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Lake Life Love: Cute 2BR Hideaway on Tranquil Mirror Lake!"

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Dining
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom65 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Highlands, North Carolina
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Highlands Country Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Life Love: Cute 2BR Hideaway on Tranquil Mirror Lake!"

Welcome to Your Lakefront Retreat in Highlands!
Tucked away in the peaceful woods just 2 miles from downtown Highlands, our cozy lakefront bungalow offers the perfect balance of seclusion and convenience. Whether you're here for a relaxing escape or to explore the charm of the town, you’ll have the best of both worlds.

This space is built from our exposed basement and has been thoughtfully designed with comfort and style in mind. You’ll a welcoming atmosphere with windows in every room and all-new furnishings throughout. The bungalow features two queen bedrooms—one with a Sleep Number bed—a full kitchen, and a spacious full bathroom with a shower-tub combo deep enough for a relaxing soak. Step outside to enjoy the lake-view deck, or dine al fresco on the separate side deck with an outdoor table. Flat-screen TVs are available in both bedrooms and the living room, and there’s a stacked washer and dryer for your convenience.

The Space:
We transformed an unfinished basement into a warm and inviting bungalow filled with wood and stone accents that bring in a rustic cabin feel. While the main home dates back to the 1960s, we've embraced its charm—so don’t be surprised if you spot some original iron piping or other vintage touches throughout the space.

Guest Access:
Your private pull-off parking spot fits one car and leads to a set of gently sloped stairs to a landing, followed by a standard stairway down to your private entrance. (See pictures)

The Neighborhood:
Mirror Lake is a peaceful, no-gas-motor lake just a couple miles from downtown Highlands. It’s a quiet, friendly community where the only sounds you’ll likely hear are birdsong and the gentle waterfall over the nearby dam. It’s the ideal spot to slow down and reconnect with nature.

Getting Around:
A vehicle is recommended for getting around Highlands, as rideshare services are limited.

What We Provide:
We start your stay with hospitality-sized soaps and essentials, not full-size bottles, to give you a fresh welcome while keeping things eco-friendly. If you need more during your stay, downtown Highlands has several charming shops and stores to explore.

Dog-Friendly Policy:
We love dogs and welcome up to two well-behaved dogs under 60 lbs. A pet fee applies to help us maintain a fresh and clean space for all guests. For the comfort and safety of everyone, we ask that your furry friends be house-trained, vaccinated, and treated for fleas and ticks. Dogs are not permitted on beds or furniture and must be kept out of the lake. Please pick up after them and ensure they aren’t disruptive while you're home or away. We also ask that you do not throw your dog waste bags in the bottom of the outdoor trash bin. The town trash service only picks up closed trash bags in the trash bin. Please start a separate trash bag for this purpose and put it in after you have deposited your stay trash. Otherwise, it all gets stuck on the bottom and creates a mess. Have questions? Just ask!

Important Notes:

Trash must be bagged and placed in the street-side bin. Trash pickup is Tuesday and Friday mornings. Please help ensure the bin faces the street—Highlands’ trash service collects bags manually. So if it is not bagged, it sits in the bin, making a mess. PLEASE PUT ALL TRASH IN A TRASH BAG.

Only provided toilet paper (Charmin) may be flushed. Absolutely no wipes, hair, food grease, or… G.I. Joe figurines (yep, that happened). You’ll be responsible for plumbing damage if this guideline isn’t followed.

Please clean the grill after each use, including the grease tray, so the next guests can enjoy it too.

Notify us right away if anything breaks or isn’t working—we’re happy to fix it, and you won’t be charged for honest communication.

Interaction With Guests & Owners:
Depending on the season, we may be around during your stay. We’re always happy to answer questions or offer local recommendations. If we're in town and you feel like joining us for dinner or a glass of wine with the locals (that’s us), you’re more than welcome to knock! If we’re away, our trusted neighbor will be available to assist you.

We’re excited to host you and hope your time in Highlands is filled with rest, beauty, and memorable moments. Thank you in advance for helping us care for this special place!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine and patio
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include a car charging station
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Bridal Veil Falls
Lake Life Love: Cute 2BR Hideaway on Tranquil Mirror Lake!" offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Highlands apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Bryan & Erin

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 20 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Lake Life Love: Cute 2BR Hideaway on Tranquil Mirror Lake!" Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Double Mts
Enjoyed stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

judy k.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Basement, not a bungalow.
Basement needs pest control. Killed 6 large spiders, and two insanely huge grasshopper like bugs. We were also unable to get the basement cool enough to have a decent night's sleep. The electric outlet by the master bed does not work. The glass light cover above the bed fell on us while we slept, and the dead bugs that were trapped in it were then on the covers. We had to get up in the middle of the night to clean this, Lastly, there was no wine opener. We had to go back out to purchase one after getting our groceries.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kassia z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little apartment on Mirror Lake!
My family of 3 had a wonderful time. The apartment was cute, well appointed and very clean. It is a basement apartment so it’s a little dark but we spent most of our time outside so that wasn’t really an issue for us. Mirror Lake was great for canoeing. The location, on a lake, near Highlands can’t be beat! The owners stayed in the house above us our entire week long stay. They were very quiet and extremely respectful of our space. Definitely would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mirror lake bungalow
Out stay was very nice. The place is well appointed and well situated for a quiet time, but not too far from town. Enjoyed watching the squirrels gather hickory nuts for winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall thoughts
Key code is very difficult. My husband could get it to work after 5 or 6 times. I never could get it to work. Description said bungalow which is a small home. Description wrong it is an apartment several floors under. Too many steps for carrying things down. Too dark. Maybe put in a window over the sofa. Kind of funny I had lights on everywhere because I like light. I put a navy blue top on instead of black. I put a sweater on and didn’t notice till we got away from the house. The parking is not adequate. We didn’t feel it was safe in the tiny spot. On the plus side everything was nice and new. The heating is inadequate. I finally put it up to 78 but we were still chilly. The tv worked great. We still enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Denver, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
On Mirror Lake
Nice, clean and quiet. Many steps to navigate from the parking spot to the access door and many to the dock. Unusually high step to get into the bathtub/shower. It’s a very deep tub and the foundation is raised 2 or 3 inches. This may affect people older or those physical challenged. The automatic coded lock on the door is difficult to see the numbers until the first number is entered, then it will light up. Nice dock enabled me to launch my inflatable kayak and enjoy the lake. Also be aware of the challenging narrow roads which are common in this area. Also, only one parking spot for this lower apartment. Overall positive stay and the owner was available to answer questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mirror Lake
Downstairs apartment was exactly as described, everything nice and working. Great porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Beth h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Nicely done basement rental but very dark
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
65 Below
We loved the location ; it was quick and easy to get to downtown as well as to the falls , hikes, etc. The home is just adorable! Cozy and yet open living area. Comfy bed in master suite. Hopefully we will get back up there soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fresh and comfortable.
Very well laid out and comfortable. The description is accurate, the check-in was very smooth, and online manual is very clear. This was an excellent alternative to the local hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Clean and cozy. Five minutes from town and 20 min to an hour from other locations near by. We visited Lake Toxaway, Cashier’s, Cherokee and one day we even drove 2 hrs to Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Cades Cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lora D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for 2
Great location, convenient to Main St. Only suggestions: No yard made it a bit challenging for puppy potty breaks. Need more outdoor lighting on exterior stairs. Overall, nice for two adults. Price was reasonable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Derek H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
Little dark,but we enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly L., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Lakeside apartment
The description and pictures of this listing are accurate, except we were not quite expecting how dark the apartment would be. Both outside areas are covered and at least at this time of the year the house appears to be on the shaded side of mirror lake, as the houses across the lake appeared to have a lot of direct sun. It is a very nicely appointed, cozy apartment and the dock is lovely. No one was staying above us during our stay. More lighting inside and screens on the windows so they could be opened would make it feel more airy/open. The A/C is not central but a wall mounted unit. It is very convenient to downtown Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Nicole E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint
Quaint apartment nestled in the woods. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Liked: Cleanliness
30th Anniversary Get Away
We were looking for a very quiet, secluded, spot and this for the bill. Very clean, nice and comfortable. Def not luxurious so, if that’s what you’re looking for this isn’t it. Was perfect for what we were looking for thought. Nice dock in the lake that we used every evening after our activity for the day. Minutes to downtown Highlands.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Coles D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
Cozy but more than big enough for the two of us. Awesome view of the lake, which has a lot of fish in it by the way. Beautiful views in the neighborhood. You feel like you're secluded, but you're not very far from downtown Highlands. The owners are great to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Garrett A., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice basement unit but very small
Owners are great and place is done well. It is in the basement of the house and therefore has drain pipes running throughout and you can of course hear everything from above.. It is very small with short ceilings so if you are a tall/larger/claustrophobic person and/or more than one/two people it will feel even smaller then it actually is ( we are 6’4” and 5’11” with a 9lb dog) There are a few smaller windows but no screens so you really can’t open the windows/doors to enjoy the fresh air without also letting in the mosquitos etc that are very common in Highlands along mirror lake. Pretty lake views and location is awesome. Parking is a challenge if you drive a truck or have more than one vehicle but perfect for a small car. It’s also a good bit darker Inside then the light filled pictures indicate in the profile. With all that in mind it could be a great choice for the right people.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mirror review
Very interesting and unique property. Super interior design. Nice view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th 2020
We stayed here over July 4th 2020. This is a very well done unit in a great location. Very easy to get to downtown Highlands and easy access to the roads to get to great hiking spots. As noted in the property description, it is a finished basement. Inside the unit was not bright, but we spend most of our time on the ample private deck and at the dock on the lake (both with amazing views), so that wasn't an issue. The unit was also quiet despite having living quarters above it. Kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom was very nice. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marco Aurelio G., México

Liked: Cleanliness
Excelent apartment
New apartment, everything function correctly!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rowan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great
It was great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as expected.
I can tell that the owners have invested a lot in the renovation of this cute little cabin. And I will say that the kitchen was set up nicely - especially the nice new dishes, glasses, pots, pans and knife set. My visit got off to a rough start as the heat did not work and it was really chilly in the cabin. We got this resolved the next day and I was much more comfortable the following day and night. I have to say, that the photo with the listing shows a pretty, sunny deck, but that was not my experience. I think this shot was taken in the winter when the sun is low in the southern sky. The deck got no sun due to the upstairs deck over it, so the whole unit was rather dark. I think this unit would be great if a big family or group rents the whole house, and uses this unit for extra guest bedrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Istvan M.

Be mindful this is, very small, dark apartment under an occupied house.
This place in not a house or cabin, it is more like a townhouse or apartment and the fact that the house above us will be occupied at the whole time was beyond our imagination. You can hear all movement above, even when they use the bathroom. We paid significant amount of money to rent a cabin for relaxing and privacy, and not an occupied place. Overall we neither had calmness nor privacy. Not even for one day! I write this review because, there was no indication in the description that the rent would be occupied which obviously dramatically decrease the value of the rent, and we wouldn't have ever rented it if we had known it in advance. Refund requested
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

ARTHUR B., Anderson

very nice
was good until the owner sent me an email asking if we had taken a pet after cleaner reported an "abundance of hair". Wasn't sure how to take that! Assured him we had no pet & he seemed content with my response. Probably will use vrbo again in the same area but will choose a property with a fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018