Title: Duck's Nest - 3 BR Modern Retreat by the creek - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Duck's Nest - 3 BR Modern Retreat by the creek

Vacation home in Highlands with kitchen and patio

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Escape to the cool breezes of Highlands and unwind in this beautifully recreated home. Featuring 3 cozy bedrooms each with private bath, lush gardens, and a soothing creek sound with miniature waterfalls, this retreat offers relaxation in every corner. Warm up by the wood-burning fireplace or sit back on the open deck perfect for star-gazing.

### Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Pet friendly
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning

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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.

### Duck's Nest - 3 BR Modern Retreat by the creek

Beautiful open home with two living areas, 2 or 3 bedrooms depending on your needs, and open outdoor deck. Escape to the cool breezes of Highlands while relaxing in this recreated home featuring 3 cozy bedrooms each with private bath. Enjoy lush gardens and the soothing tranquil sound of the creek with miniature waterfalls. Main level of home offers 2 large comfortable bedrooms with King beds and ensuite baths, a large roomy kitchen and adjacent dining area.   
Lower Level offers an additional sleeping area downstairs with separate locked outdoor entrance, King bed, full bath with shower, and a kitchenette with coffee maker, small fridge, and microwave.   
Warm in front of the wood burning fireplace while watching your favorite movie in the large vaulted ceiling living room, or sit with a book in the front den and enjoy gas logs. The open deck is perfect for star gazing and grilling out..  
  
\*You are currently on the 3 Bedroom Option. For our 2 bedroom option please see the Ducks Nest 2 Bedroom listing. It offers only the Main Level at a reduced rate, and the lower level stays locked off. Individual Levels are never rented to two separate parties.\*.   
  
With either need, you will be moments from downtown Highlands award winning restaurants and shopping.  
  
\*This is an animal friendly property. Pets must be approved and a pet fee is required.\*  
\*\*Please note this home does have exterior surveillance cameras for security purposes\*\*  
  
\[All of the homes managed by Highlands Vacation Rentals have wifi internet access(speeds may vary based on different providers), basic kitchenware & dishes, linens provided, and a starter set of amenities including: 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom + A set of personal shampoo, conditioner, hand & body soap (also per bathroom), 2 paper towel rolls, a few kitchen trash bags, a kitchen sponge, some dish soap and a couple of dishwasher and laundry detergent pods. \]  
  
CANCELLATION POLICY: Our cancellation policy (effective for bookings confirmed after April 1, 2024) is outlined below:  
For reservations that are 21 days or less, A reservation cancelled ( by email receipt ) between 0 - 45 days prior to arrival is not eligible for a refund. If reservation is cancelled more than 45 days prior to arrival, guest shall receive a refund of all payments made\* less a cancellation fee of 10% of the total cost of the reservation AND the cost of any trip insurance if purchased.  
\*Refunds do not include third-party service fees as those are determined by the booking site and we do not control how those funds are processed.  
For any reservations that are more than 21 days, No refund will be given unless the property is re-rented over the previously booked dates.   
You may purchase Travel insurance to cover your trip for cancellations. Contact Highlands Vacation Rentals for details.

## Property amenities

### Ski

- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 3 bathrooms
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room

### Entertainment

- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Patio

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Work spaces

- Computer monitor

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### Services and conveniences

- Iron/ironing board

### Location highlights

- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping mall

### Things to do

- Fishing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Swimming 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

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

### 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated 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

### Property is also known as

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## About the area

Highlands is home to this vacation home. The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts and Highlands Playhouse are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Osage Farm and Whistle Stop Mall. Highlands Biological Station and Highlands Aerial Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating. [Visit our Highlands travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Highlands.dx6058528)

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Highlands, NC

### What's nearby

- ![Sunset over Spey Valley Golf and Country Club](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656647/e3a3c2d5-b767-4358-ae89-7e8efe7c3457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Highlands Country Club  
5 min drive \- 6.0 km
- ![Hwy 64 in Highlands, NC](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058528/4cf0278a-7f89-44fb-8744-1a450cbb9fed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts  
6 min drive \- 8.4 km
- Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center  
4 min drive \- 5.7 km
- Cullasaja River Gorge  
6 min drive \- 8.0 km
- Highlands Playhouse  
6 min drive \- 8.3 km

### Getting around

- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)  
94 min drive

### Restaurants

- Shell  
7 min drive
- Calders Coffee Cafe  
8 min drive
- Oak Steakhouse  
15 min drive
- Blue Bike Cafe  
8 min drive
- Los Vaqueros  
7 min drive

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