Title: New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC - 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 # New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC Vacation home in Highlands with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC ![Exterior - New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71553200/71553119/b845dd3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71553200/71553119/3d56719f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71553200/71553119/0caba0fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71553200/71553119/f2f7dcd7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lake - New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71560000/71553200/71553119/ab67ca8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this secluded cottage adjacent to Half Mile Farm, where serene views of Apple Lake await just a short stroll away. Unwind on the 3-level deck, cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace, or explore downtown Highlands and its small-town charm. This charming retreat includes amenities like a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom3 bathroomsSleeps 22100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Outdoor space ## 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. ### New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC This cozy, secluded cottage with great views is adjacent to Half Mile Farm and includes deeded access to Apple Lake which is a short stroll away. Downtown Highlands and its renowned restaurants, shopping, and small-town charm is just two miles away. With 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 fully equipped kitchens, this property accommodates 8 guests. Relax on the serene 3 level deck with views, unwind in front of the wood-burning fireplace, or enjoy one of the many outdoor activities in Highlands. Bedroom 1: Master suite upstairs with Queen Bed, walk-in closet, and in suite bathroom Bedroom 2: Double bed on main living level with cable TV Bedroom 3: Two twin beds on main living level Bedroom 4: Queen bed in private lower level apartment with own entrance, living area with cable TV, bathroom, and fully equipped kitchen This cozy and updated cottage includes all the amenities for a perfect mountain getaway. The property sits on over an acre in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood that is just 2 miles (7-minute drive) from all that downtown Highlands has to offer. Take a short stroll to beautiful Apple Lake , enjoy a warm cup of coffee on the spacious and furnished 3-level deck, and cozy up in front of the wood-burning fireplace at days end. The main home includes 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters in the main living area (central heating and A/C). The 4th bedroom and 3rd bathroom is in a separate lower level suite (baseboard heating and window unit A/C – note the window unit is rarely needed) with its own private entrance, living area, fully-equipped kitchen, and bathroom. The top level of the deck includes an outdoor dining table that seats 4, 4 Adirondack chairs, a brand new Traeger grill, and a Solo Stove fire pit. The second level of the deck includes two Adirondack chairs and the lowest level of the deck includes a hammock which is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet with a beautiful view! Interior amenities include stunning cathedral ceilings and a large, open living room with great views, recently renovated kitchen and bathroom with granite counters, wood-burning fireplace, smart TV with full HD cable package (includes HBO, Showtime, and full sports package), high speed internet access (and great cell service which is rare in Highlands), and full size washer/ dryer. Interior living spaces include large windows that are nearly floor to ceiling which provide beautiful views and plenty of natural light. Additional amenities include coffee makers, a Keurig machine, Milk Frother, espresso machine (in lower level apartment), toaster, blender, food processor, all utensils/ kitchen essentials, a selection of games, linens, towels, bath essentials, and 2 24” Acer monitors which are perfect if you plan to stay for a while and need to plug in your computer and work from our home! NOTE – the property includes several exterior stairs and an interior staircase and is not suitable for individuals who have difficulty traversing stairs or unsupervised young children who may be at risk of falling. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free internet ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72300000/72292200/72292184/c5921a0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dancing Bear Walk to Town: Spacious 3BR home in Highlands with wooded views. 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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 Hemlock Hideaway Highlands Hemlock Hideaway Private vacation home Hemlock Hideaway Private vacation home Highlands ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.067425,-83.19398&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:o%7E%60uEjywzN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40SBS%40Q%40QBSBQBQ%40QBQDSBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFODQFOFOFOHOFQFMHOHOFMHOHOHKHOJMHMJMHMJKJKJMJKJKJKJKJILKJKLILIJILILILIJELINGLGLGLENGLELGNELCNELENCLCNCNELANCNANCNAL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FPBL%40N%40NBL%40NDNBLBNBNDLDLBNDLFNDLFLDLFNFLFLHLDJHLHLHLHJHLHJJLJJHLJJJHJJJLLHJJJHLJLHLJLHNHJHNHNHLFNHNFLFPHNFNFNFNDPFNFPDPDNDPFPBPDPDPBPBPDRBPBP%40PBPBR%40PBP%40R%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAR%3FPARAPARCPAPCRCPAPCRCPEPCPCPEPERCPGNEPEPEPGNGPENGNGPGLIPGNGNILGNINILINILILKLILKLILKJILMJKJIJKJMJKJMJKHMJKFMHMHMHKHMFMFMFOHMFMDMDODMFODMDMDOBOBMDOBOBMBO%40OBM%3FQBM%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOEMEMGMIOGMGKGMIMIMIKIMGMKKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMGOIOIMGOGOIQGMGQGOEOGQEOGQEQEQEOEQESCQEQCQEQCQASCQCQCSAQAQCSAQAS%3FQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jqjiKC5c57yU7O7VogOgjBJM_-U=) Highlands, NC #### What's nearby - Highlands Dog Park \- 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - Dry Falls \- 5 min drive \- 6.0 km - Whiteside Mountain \- 9 min drive \- 8.0 km - Lake Glenville \- 17 min drive \- 18.3 km - Western Carolina University \- 45 min drive \- 50.9 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬5 min drive - ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive - ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪Highlands BBQ Company - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC ? ### What time is check-out at New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC ? ### Where is New Secluded Mountain Cottage- close to DT, Apple Lake, Hiking, ETC located? ## Have a question? 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