[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shortoff Cottage - Brand new, modern cottage close to Downtown Highlands Vacation home in Highlands with kitchen and balcony ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103840000/103836000/103835946/8233d684.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103840000/103836000/103835946/33d4e9a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103840000/103836000/103835946/0a772730.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103840000/103836000/103835946/2833c747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103840000/103836000/103835946/c8f1a329.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Shortoff Cottage, nestled near downtown Highlands NC and Cashiers, NC offers a welcoming retreat. Enjoy the comforts of an open floor plan with family room, dining room and kitchen. Unwind in front of the electric faux fireplace or catch your favorite show on 65-inch RokuTV. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Shortoff Cottage - Brand new, modern cottage close to Downtown Highlands Shortoff Cottage is a new, modern and comfortable cottage with 3 bedrooms and two huge bathrooms all on one level. You will enjoy a welcoming family room with an electric faux fireplace and 65 inch RokuTV. The home offers an open floor plan including the family room, dining room, and kitchen. On the right side of the home is the Primary bedroom with a King bed, large walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath that features a walk-in shower and dual sinks. The left side has two identical Queen bedrooms, each with their own closet. This side of the home also has a laundry room and a spacious hall bathroom with shower-tub combo and two sinks. Enjoy a view of the hilly countryside from a rocking chair on the covered front porch, or stargaze next to the warmth of the outdoor woodburning firepit in one of the adirondack chairs set out in the yard. This home has an EV Charger - 40 amp Level-2, J1772 plug. The cottage is less than ten minutes from downtown Highlands NC, and about 15 minutes from Cashiers, NC. The area is a shopping, dining and recreational center that offers something for everyone. Waterfalls, hiking trails and national forest are abound in the area. Highlands is also within an hour's drive to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. \*This is an animal-friendly property. All pets must be approved and a fee is required.\* \*\*Please note this home does have exterior cameras for security purposes.\*\* \[All of the homes managed by Highlands Vacation Rentals have wifi internet access(speeds may vary based on different providers), basic kitchenware & dishes, linens provided, and a starter set of amenities including: 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom + A set of personal shampoo, conditioner, hand & body soap (also per bathroom), 2 paper towel rolls, a few kitchen trash bags, a kitchen sponge, some dish soap and a couple of dishwasher and laundry detergent pods. \] ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34410000/34403400/34403307/c8a61509.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hideaway Cabin- Escape to this Log Cabin IN the woods Highlands - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-30&endDate=2025-10-31&selected=34403307&PinnedHotelID=34403307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110400000/110397800/110397756/7e747c9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Life Love: Cute 2BR Hideaway on Tranquil Mirror Lake!" 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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 157 ## About the area ![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%7C35.09624%2C-83.18832&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OiVuVEMWRSKYKcDLAPp5M8dsvRo=) Highlands, NC #### What's nearby - Highlands-Cashiers Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.1 km - Old Edwards Club - 10 min drive - 6.1 km - Whiteside Mountain - 10 min drive - 6.1 km - Bridal Veil Falls - 10 min drive - 8.4 km - Dry Falls - 11 min drive - 9.7 km #### Restaurants - ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive - ‪Shell - ‬7 min drive - ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive - ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shortoff Cottage - Brand new, modern cottage close to Downtown Highlands pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Shortoff Cottage - Brand new, modern cottage close to Downtown Highlands? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shortoff Cottage - Brand new, modern cottage close to Downtown Highlands? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shortoff Cottage - Brand new, modern cottage close to Downtown Highlands located? > Situated in Highlands, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery 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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