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Red Top Treehouse Cabin, walking distance to Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Bridal Veil Falls
    3 min drive
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    3 min drive
  • Cullasaja River Gorge
    3 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Red Top Treehouse Cabin, walking distance to Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown

Enjoy a true mountain cabin lifestyle and getaway, within walking distance to Mirror Lake and Lake Sequoia and minutes to downtown Highlands. This perfect mountain cabin offers an upscale fully appointed kitchen, sure to delight gourmet chefs, cocktail experts, and appetites. Your kitchen opens to a lovely dining room, which leads to the soaring two story great room, with tongue and groove ceilings and a rustic stone fireplace for those cool Highlands nights. From the great room, step out onto the newly expanded deck with enough room for grilling and dining, as well as a cozy conversation area with a gas fire pit for relaxing with coffee, or a cocktail! A spacious master bedroom with a king size bed, and a fully stocked modern ensuite bathroom, leads to another walkout to the deck. A beautiful second bedroom with a queen size bed and its own nearby full bath, insure the comfort of the main level. The second level adds a large bonus room, queen bed and full bath. Enjoy the 70 inch smart TV which offers over 85 channels on YouTube TV, sports packages, Disney+, and movies galore! This loft is open to the great room and is perfect for an additional living area, sleeping area, and with room left over for an in-home office. Your perfect mountain getaway is located in the desirable Mirror Lake R2 district, within city limits, and only a few short minutes to bustling Main Street in Highlands. Enjoy strolling and eating your way through this quaint neighborhood or grab your fishing pole or canoe and enjoy the serenity of two nearby lakes and the many waterfalls of the Plateau.

Note beginning in 2022 our excellent Housekeeper will only be working weekdays, so if you instant book make sure to check in on a weekday (Monday through Friday) or have at least one open weekday prior to your check in date (for example, if you check in on Saturday we need to have prior guests check out on Friday so we can thoroughly clean and prep for your stay). Feel free to send us a note to confirm.

Your Privacy and Protection is Important to us! Free Wi-Fi is encrypted and requires a passcode (found in our Cabin Information Book). We do not distribute or sell ANY of your personal information. We have Fire Extinguishers, Fire Alarms on each floor, CO2 Detector, Water Detector, Home Security System with only one external camera on the Parking Area, and the Door Entry Lock pin changes immediately with each guest. Our Professional Housekeeper is a stickler for sanitation!

We are one-cabin owners, so your enjoyment is personal to us! Almost everyone that stays with us is 'wowed' by our amenities, view, comfiness, and cleanliness - regularly earning us our Premier Host Status and 5 Star Ratings! We look forward to hosting you in our Mountain Home!
During your stay at this cabin, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. An arcade/games room is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Bridal Veil Falls
As a guest of Red Top Treehouse Cabin, walking distance to Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Highlands cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Joann Lindsey and Mike Lindsey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Max 2 Dogs; No dogs on beds; must be approved

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.
  • Note from host: Not suitable for children under 12

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Perfect Mountain Cabin at Mirror Lake

Red Top Treehouse Cabin, walking distance to Mirror Lake and minutes to downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Miriam V., Tampa, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in the Mountains
We had a great stay. We loved the home and the location was fabulous
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T., Ooltewah, TN (USA)

Liked: Cleanliness
Girlfriend Getaway
We enjoyed our stay very much. It was very comfortable and offered anything you could possibly need. The beds were beyond comfortable. The area was very quiet, which was nice. I would recommend this charming cottage to anyone going to Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We really enjoyed this beautiful home. All the amenities that you would need. Beautiful home and very well decorated. Located conveniently downtown. The owners were easy to reach and very communicative. We will definitely come back here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect mountain stay…
Our cabin stay was a perfect mountain interlude. It is a beautiful property and perfectly appointed with everything you could need. The bed was very comfortable, and my compliments to the housekeeper for the pristine condition of everything. We relaxed in front of the fireplace on rainy days and enjoyed the forest view and beyond from the comfortable deck chairs when the weather cleared. It’s a quick trip to town and near many beautiful waterfalls and scenic overlooks. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location! Location! Location!
Red Top Treehouse Cabin had everything we needed plus a great location! The tree top views from the back deck were a great way to start and end each day. We really felt like we were in the mountains but could get to downtown in minutes. Our group saw one bear (thankfully from inside our car) and several deer. We loved walking the sweet mountain roads in this neighborhood. The roads are steep and narrow so bring a car suited for this type of driving - we thought is added to the adventure! The hosts were very easy to communicate with and pompt to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house
We had a wonderful stay at the red top treehouse. Love the mirror lake area and the house had everything we needed. The host were very easy to communicate with. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Great trip
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tree house
Excellent rental,everything was top notch one of the best vrbo's that we have rented.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful mountain getaway
My friend and I enjoyed every minute of our stay at the cabin. It was beautifully decorated and equipped with anything you could want! The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and just relaxing after hiking a few places and shopping of course.We saw no bears while there!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Beautiful and close to town. We especially enjoyed the outside gas fireplace and the quietness and convenience of the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cary A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday celebration
This little mountain house was perfect for us to celebrate my birthday. Joann left me a bottle of champagne to help with the festivities!! How sweet. The kitchen is stocked full of anything and everything you could need to cook. The deck amazed with a perfect view of sunset and a fire pit. Not far from downtown Highlands, which had great shopping and wonderful restaurants. We enjoyed 4 days of hiking, rest and celebration. Thank you to Joann and Mike.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon Stay
Perfect getaway for our honeymoon. The cabin was extremely clean and very spacious. The kitchen was well stocked and the bathrooms had plenty of towels and toiletries. Loved that it was so close to the town of Highlands. The owners made check-in very easy and gave us their phone numbers in case we needed to contact them, which we did not. We would definitely recommend this great cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
Nice place. Close to town. Enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great mountain getaway
Joann and Mike do a fabulous job with this house! We loved our stay and exploring Highlands. We would love to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Lovely home with everything you need for an enjoyable stay! Beautiful view and easy access to Highlands downtown area. Disappointed the grill did not work because something was wrong with the burner. Previous renter had left Very little propane between two tanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
Very nice home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend
We enjoyed another great stay at Red Top Treehouse! Great layout, awesome deck, well equipped kitchen, nice location (quiet street yet close to downtown).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage
Everything literally from soup to nuts was provided by the hosts. We wanted quiet and relaxing which is exactly what we got. Cabin is professionally decorated, spacious, extremely clean and comfortable. The only drawback for us was accessing the location which proved stressful since it is physically too difficult for us to back up if necessary on a narrow, steep, winding one lane road. Other than than the roads, we would not hesitate to book again. By far, the best Vrbo we ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walker S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend trip
My wife and I celebrated our 34th anniversary and this house was perfect. Excellent location and the house equipped with all the necessities. Fantastic back deck that adds another room. We had a great trip and highly recommend this house for one or two couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Highlands Getaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay the Redtop Treehouse! Highly Recommend! Very clean and comfortable. Great kitchen! It was so nice to have most all needed common pantry items provided. The attention to detail by the owners was very evident! Having been the owner of two beach rentals we know how much hard work goes into maintaining a high quality property. Thank you for sharing your lovely cabin with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P., Stuart FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Loved our stay at the treehouse. The home was clean, cool and comfortable. Minutes to town. Hosts are kind and responsive. Really enjoyed the back porch. Big tv upstairs was perfect for the first football weekend too. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red roof
Very peaceful place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing and comfortable
Our month long stay in this home was perfect. The house is well furnished and completely stocked with everything you would need. We especially enjoyed the deck and some evenings we used the outdoor fire - We rarely used the upstairs tv area as we were too busy walking and playing pickle ball and reading - a totally relaxing stay getting out of the heat at home. Owners were available if there were questions- I would highly recommend renting this property.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable, quiet, secluded with all we needed
We enjoyed the cool weather while sitting on the beautiful deck in the tree house. The kitchen was well stocked as mentioned and we left a few items as others did for us, oil, milk, butter, etc. it is very close to On the Veranda restaurant so we loved our meal there. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your comfortable Vrbo. The light switch on right of M bedroom needs a new switch and we appreciated the washer and dryer for a quick wash of clothes. It rained a couple of times briefly and that kept things cool. Your attention to detailed info in binder was excellent!! Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

vicky w.

Liked: Cleanliness
mountain getaway
this was a super cute cabin, and yes its in a windy road neighborhood, which is a small one way road. So you might have to back up to let someone else go by, if you have a really big car could be an issue if trying to park also. The cabin was like in the trees which I love, however the lighting in the cabin is not sufficient for the darkness of all the trees. But if you normally like low lighting, it would be fine. There was a very small TV on the main floor, too small and we had to go upstairs to watch the bigger TV, and my focus was to be on one level, stairs are a little sketchy/steep no handrail.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023