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The Halsted House

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NC
  • Old Edwards Club
    4 min drive
  • Whiteside Mountain
    5 min drive
  • Old Edwards Club
    4 min drive
  • Grill Room
    5 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Halsted House

Featured in Southern Living, The Halsted House is situated on over an acre right off of 64 in a quaint, gated community. It is located almost exactly halfway between Highlands and Cashiers and is right around 4,000 ft above sea level! It has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms in the main house, (2 queen rooms and one room with 2 twin beds and a daybed) and the detached carriage house offers a king bed and full bathroom.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Old Edwards Club
The Halsted House offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Whitney McGregor

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 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
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis

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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Halsted House Cashiers
The Halsted House Private vacation home
The Halsted House Private vacation home Cashiers

The Halsted House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patsy B., Fort Worth, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home with excellent location
Great layout, loved the location but found some of the amenities in the home not to be up to the price per night. Better stocked kitchen, two ply toilet paper, larger towels, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect retreat!
Cute little mountain home close to both Cashiers and Highlands!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Martha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly home with lots of space for visitors. In a secluded area convenient to both towns
Appointed well for comfortable use.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abigail L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Summer Stay
Our family enjoyed this house immensely! A perfect summer getaway with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Living Out My Midcentury Dreams
I’ve stayed at a lot of homes in Highlands over the last 24 years and this one was my favorite. The design and decor was just as chic as it looked in Southern Living. It was also much larger than than I expected. The home sits on a very private, large piece of property with all the pretty plants, flowers and trees. It wasn’t missing a thing— not even in bathrooms, kitchen or the laundry— absolutely perfect. And it smelled good! We hope to come back next year with our children if it’s still available. I still cannot believe Whitney allows other people to stay at this place because it’s SO unique and precious. Consider yourself extremely lucky if you ever get the chance to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect girls weekend
We had 6 women and a 3 yo together for a long weekend girls trip to just spend time together. The house was perfect for our group. It was very comfortable and cozy, but large enough to spread out. The decor is perfect and so charming, even better than the pictures. We are already planning our next trip back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Birthday Celebration
This host was so accommodating and helpful. The house is stunningly comfortable within a small private neighborhood. Plenty of porches and outdoor seating with fire pit. Nicely situated between Cashiers and Highlands. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property, house carefully restored and designed. Quiet, beautiful location.
Great area of North Carolina in a beautiful house. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the house! So cozy and a perfect place to spend Christmas. Love the decor!
Only negative is that I had to reach out for both check in and check out procedure. It was no biggie because the owner responded quickly to email then we were able to text. We loved the home and property!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen C., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Charm
In the era of McMansion second homes, the Halsted House has a wonderful rustic appeal with just the right amount of creature comforts. We went for a last minute family retreat. The WiFi was more than sufficient to allow remote work and the cabin a mere 10 minutes away from Cashiers and 15 from Highlands. If there was a shortcoming, it would be the bare bones mature in the cooking amenities. We cooked nearly every meal of our stay and, at times, had to get creative with completing a recipe. We gave this feedback directly to the owners as well. The overall feel was vintage, original, and cozy. We love the Highlands area and the house - would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful haven in the trees!
What an absolutely beautiful escape this was for our family! The interiors were second to none and the location was a peaceful and lovely spot, with plenty of adventures nearby. Hope to come back again and again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dreamy little mountain cottage
My family and I stayed at the Halstead House for NYE with our family and adored our time there. The decor and level of details are unmatched. The location was conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers and provided easy access to many hikes/things to do. There was a fire pit outback and two fireplaces inside that were cozy & perfect for winter evenings. It was the perfect setting for a family of four. We will certainly be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jerry p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Precious house!
NA

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was very lovely and the location was ideal. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Halsted House
Our stay was great. The Halsted House is warm, clean and homey. Sometimes, renting something from the internet can be a surprise once you get inside and it's not always what you thought it would be. This house met all our expectations and then some. I would definitely rent again from Whitney. We loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C., Charleston, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Elegant comfort between Highlands and Cashiers:
Halsted House is a lovely home with design comfort in a gated community located between Highlands and Cashiers. Outdoor activities, such as hiking, fishing, whitewater rafting, golfing, and local lakes are within driving distance. Our family really enjoyed our stay – fresh, crisp mountain air, lots of day hikes (Rainbow Falls was a favorite), golfing, shopping, boating, and dining (Lake Toxaway Club, The Orchard, Wild Thyme, Wolfgang, etc), spa treatments at Greystone Inn (ask for Patty, best masseuse ever). Slept in luxury with the windows open every night, fortunately no rain showers which are normal for this time of year. We have been coming to the area for many summers to escape the heat and love it when we find a well-designed home that helps us relax upon arrival! Whitney, the owner, is very helpful and communicated any and all property nuances to expect – trash service is not provided, but SRCs (staffed recycle centers) are convenient enough in both driving directions; recent mama bear and cub sightings are a reminder to keep all food/trash stored securely in the house until eaten/disposed; windows work well; doors can be tricky, but we had no real issues. The kitchen is well-equipped, very clean home with nice bed and bath linens, comfortable den and living room for reading, watching tv, playing games, outdoor deck with gas grill, and separate screened porch off adjacent bedroom suite. Loved the MoLekule air filters provided, too! Note: Lake Toxaway Club, like almost all clubs in the area, is private, but Greystone Spa is open to the public.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020