Title: Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi Vacation home in Highlands with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi ![Exterior - Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89952900/89952839/f626276c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89952900/89952839/8137b23d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89952900/89952839/79e79922.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89952900/89952839/fcb35419.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library - Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89960000/89952900/89952839/32b982f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this charming cottage, a 3-mile drive from downtown Highlands. Overlooking a serene pond, the completely renovated space features WiFi, streaming TV and DVD player in the living area. Prepare simple meals in the kitchenette with microwave and coffee maker or enjoy s'mores by the fire pit outside. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi A small cottage overlooking a pond and only a 3 mile drive to downtown Highlands which houses Old Edwards Inn, amazing restaurants and fabulous shopping! While not walk able due to there being no sidewalks, it's an incredibly short ride to town. Completely renovated, this space is complete with heat and air conditioning, featuring a living area with Wi-Fi, a streaming tv and a DVD player, the kitchenette with a small refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and sink(no oven or stove), and a bedroom with a bathroom hosting a tiled walk-in shower. In a unit attached to the cottage and reachable in just a few steps outside and down the front of the building is a room with a washer and dryer. Outside you can find seating for two around the fire pit! Guests are more than welcome to bring their own supplies for toasting marshmallows or we can also provide a load of firewood and materials for $85(not including taxes). During the day guests can also enjoy watching the lily pads, frogs and tadpoles in the pond. The cottage's parking and trash cans are shared with the main house but the parking area is very large and the cottage itself is separated from the main home by the pond and a footbridge with a gate between the two home's fire pit areas. Guests have access to the entire area, except for the backyard of the main house. The large property has 3 homes. The only thing they share is the driveway. Please see aeriel photos This area, like most of Highlands, is known to be visited by bears especially in the fall so please be sure to not leave trash or food in your vehicle and not to allow any pets off leash when outdoors. \*\*Firewood and pet fees apply ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Rafting nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33559000/33558963/856f8e2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Romantic Getaway with real wood fireplace, Hot tub, Spectacular Mountain Views Franklin - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 195 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=33558963&PinnedHotelID=33558963&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33483900/33483829/d14724af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beautiful View!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 580698 ## About the area Located in Lake Sequoyah, a neighborhood in Highlands, this vacation home is in the mountains. Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Aerial Park. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Andy's Trout Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Highlands travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Highlands.dx6058528) [View more Vacation homes in Highlands](https://www.expedia.ca/Highlands-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6058528-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.07357%2C-83.22072&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BUBFj8cOsqbLNhusHS0A1ER7kcM=) Highlands, NC ### What's nearby - Bridal Veil Falls \- 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - Dry Falls \- 3 min drive \- 3.0 km - Western Carolina University \- 46 min drive \- 48.9 km - Lake Keowee \- 51 min drive \- 63.3 km - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad \- 59 min drive \- 78.3 km ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 87 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive - ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬11 min drive - ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi? ### What time is check-out at Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi? ### Where is Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mama Bear's Cottage, Pond,Firepit & Great Wifi Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda B. Aug 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little getaway spot in Highlands. Cute, cozy, well equipped, lush surroundings! We felt so welcomed as soon as we drove up in the driveway. Then, we opened the door and were greeted with plenty of linens, toiletries, coffees and teas and delicious candy! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! ##### Linda B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimjon C. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway terrific cottage in a super quiet area. we were serenaded by the frogs! ##### Kimjon C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David H. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin Stay Nice property with very supportive manager who was of great help when we needed assistance getting tv set up. Thank you! ##### David H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard L. Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Quaint The man with the baby, next door, gave us an unpleasant greeting. The location is challenging for a handy-capped person. Would appreciate some shades in the front room and more cooking instruments. We did have a bear encounter - off the property. (exciting) Enjoyed the stay. ##### Richard L. 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