Title: ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' Family-friendly cabin in Highlands with a hot tub ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485854/w1130h859x0y4-5bbd0b04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485854/78702365.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485854/c7da70ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485854/faf53965.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33485900/33485854/559a0374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on Highlands Mountain, Hunter's Lodge offers a serene mountain retreat with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This luxury home features handmade custom log details, gourmet kitchen with mountain views, and fireplaces inside and out. With hiking trails nearby and a fully stocked home complete with thirsty towels and down comforters. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' \*\* WELCOME TO HUNTER'S LODGE\*\* Spectacular, panoramic mountain view from sunrise to sunset. Sitting on 12 acres, this custom built, luxury home is located on Highlands Mountain. 15 minutes from downtown Highlands. On top of Highlands Mountain. It is one of the the highest homes in the area, placed right next to forest service land for additional privacy and easy access to hiking trails. Maps for hiking trails are available in home. \*\*\*\*View is so expansive that you can see hawks and eagles soaring past the balconies\*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*Home was built by a renowned custom log home builder with handmade, custom features throughout entire home\*\*\*\* The house is fully stocked (towels, linens, soap, toilet tissue, garbage bags, paper towels, cleaning agents, etc.).400-1200 count sheets throughout. Temperpedic master bed. Down comforters throughout home. Thirsty towels throughout. The refrigerator has purified water.The spring fed tap water is remarkable and guests take a gallon or 2 home with them. A fully stocked gourmet kitchen with mountain views awaits your culinary skills. Please bring charcoal if you plan on using outside grill. Also bring fire logs if you plan on using the outside fire pit. \*If you are booked during the winter months, please bring a bag of "ice melt" or sand just in case the driveway gets icy.\* Please extinguish fire and empty trash after enjoying the fire pit. In winter months, please pick up 1-2 bags of salt in case of snow. 4WD vehicles are also recommended if you know it is going to be snowing. If you do not have a 4WD vehicle and we get a snow storm, just park at the top of driveway on the grass. The property looks and feels like a 5 star mountain resort. Spend the day hiking on groomed, creekside mountain trails and your evening dining at an award winning restaurant in Highlands. We have run into town to buy supplies only to find ourselves still there 5 hours later exploring the many unique shops and trying a new restaurant for lunch and/or dinner. Coming home to this beautiful estate is priceless. Fireplaces inside and out will thrill you all 4 seasons with the push a a remote control button. Fire pit for memorable outdoor nights by a roaring fire. Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, plus loft (Sleeps 8) \*\*Can't find availability for this year? You can check next year's availability on the calendar. Also check calendar often, we sometimes get a cancellation)\*\* \*\*If your dates are not available, please email us, as there is another cabin we own that is available to rent, (VRBO# 763694).\*\* \*\*The botanical gardens is located 3.5 miles away in downtown Highlands. Dry Falls is 2.5 miles away.The Bascom: Center for the Visual Arts is 2.5 miles away from the Lodge. The Farmers Market is 3 miles from the property. Whiteside Mountain is 3.1 miles away. For more information, availability, and photographs, please visit my Link at the bottom of this page. This also serves as a blog to add your comments. Minimum stay is 3 nights. (check in at 4:00pm; check out at 10:00am). Later check out time may be available upon request and with approval only. All special requests will be considered. Pet friendly after approval from owners. Maximum number of people staying: 8-9 Charge of $25 per person per night will apply for more than 8 guests after approval. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Optional golf privileges - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34406500/34406439/cc8f4088.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ~Remarkable \*HOT TUB\* Mountaintop Getaway~ At 3975 Ft! 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No pups on beds or furniture to avoid fees. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Must have written approval ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.10309,-83.272675&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7DguEdeg%7BN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40Q%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40Q%40SBQBQBSBQBSDQBODQDQBSDODQFQDQFODOFQFOFQFOFOHOFOHMFOHOHMHOHMHMHMJMHMJMJMJKHMJKJKLKJIJKJKLIJILKLGLKJGLILGLGLILGNELGLELGNELENELENELCNCNCLCNCNANCLANANAN%3FNANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40P%3FL%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNDLDNDLDLFLDNFLDLFLHLFLFLHLFLJJFLJLHJHLJJJJJJHJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHLHLHLJLHNHLFNHNFLHNFNFNFNHPFNDPFNDNFPDPDPDNDRBPDPDNBPBRBPBRBPBPBR%40P%40P%40RBP%3FR%40P%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FRAPAR%3FRCPARAPAPCRCPCPCPCPCRCRENEPCPEPEPEPENGPEPGNEPGNINGPGLGPINGLINGLININKLILILILKLILKJKLKJKLKJKHKJKJMJKHMHMJKFMHMHMHMFMFMHMDMFOFMDMFMDODMDOBMDODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40M%3FQ%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOAMCOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMEOEMGMEMGOGMEMIMGMGMIKIMIMGMKKIMIKKKKKIMKKKKMIKKMKKKMIMKMIMIMIMIOIOIMGOIMGOIQGMGQGOGOGQEOGQEQGOEQEQCQEQEQCOESCQCSCQCQCQASAQCQASAQASAS%3FQAS%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tAcTAi4fwFOFSgh7W65rH7zAagg=) Highlands, NC #### What's nearby - Jackson Hole Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Cullasaja Falls - 3 min drive - 3.0 km - Dry Falls - 8 min drive - 9.8 km - Bridal Veil Falls - 8 min drive - 10.4 km - Cliffside Lake Recreation Area - 10 min drive - 9.5 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 97 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬15 min drive - ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬21 min drive - ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬15 min drive - ‪Highlands BBQ Company - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS'? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is ~HUNTER'S LODGE~ ' AN EXQUISITE 12 ACRE ESCAPE WITH SOARING VIEWS' located? > This family-friendly Highlands cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Jackson Hole Gem Mine and Cullasaja Falls. Dry Falls and Cliffside Lake Recreation Area are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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