Title: The Owlery, Walk to Town - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=112942755&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Owlery, Walk to Town Vacation home in Highlands with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Owlery, Walk to Town ![Interior - The Owlery, Walk to Town (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112950000/112942800/112942755/cf41640c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Owlery, Walk to Town (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112950000/112942800/112942755/516622df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Owlery, Walk to Town (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112950000/112942800/112942755/55927a93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - The Owlery, Walk to Town (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112950000/112942800/112942755/w1600h1080x0y0-abed8539.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Owlery, Walk to Town (Highlands)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112950000/112942800/112942755/9baa4bbc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Owlery, Walk to Town provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## 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. ### The Owlery, Walk to Town Please help us help you to have the best stay. Carefully read the description for this home and look through the pictures. This is a lovely, well appointed home with stunning views that is well suited to fit and active guests! (Please see photos of the stairs) There is a steep driveway (please see photos of driveway) You can park and turn around at the top. Charming, dog friendly, conveniently located within walking distance of downtown Highlands.( One mile, 17 minutes along quiet, paved, neighborhood streets) The home features new decking on two sides, allowing you to savor the stunning mountain views from the comfort of high Adirondack chairs. The gated deck adds an extra layer of safety for small children and dogs. Newly added fire-pit! Native stone stairs and lit path for a short walk with your fur-baby or just an easier path into the home! Inside, you'll find two bedrooms: one with a king bed and the other with a queen, each equipped with en-suite bathrooms and large flat-screen TVs. Gather in the living area for movie nights, cozy up by the gas log fireplace, or enjoy a variety of board games available for your entertainment. The lovely open floor plan ensures that cooking doesn't take you away from the fun, with a spacious kitchen fully equipped for all your culinary needs and an island with bar seating. Need accommodations for extra guests? There's a comfortable queen pullout sofa in the living room, along with the convenience of a half bath for their use. \* Dog friendly ONLY up to 2 dogs with pet fee Walk to town along safe paved streets. It is about 1 mile and there aren't sidewalks until you reach the main road and cross. This road is walked safely by many tourists and locals alike. (Please see walking map in photo gallery) Parking tip: Two cars can be parked at top. One should drive up and back to the spot by the front deck and park. Then second car can drive up and park in front of stairs. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 city center - 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 - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33950000/33949300/33949281/715d0722.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 50 DOLLAR per night discount ALL rentals Jan/Feb/Mar! 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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 938380 ## About the area Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the city center and in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Nantahala National Forest. Highlands Aerial Park and Cashiers Farmers Market 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%7C35.05854%2C-83.21053&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=LbBjdBABw3qX8eVbLDNAzCYH7Zk=) Highlands, NC ### What's nearby - ![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 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Cullasaja River Gorge 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Highlands Playhouse 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Highlands Art Gallery 2 min drive \- 2.4 km - Highlands Dog Park 2 min drive \- 2.7 km ### Restaurants - Shell 3 min drive - Wildcat Cliffs Country Club 12 min drive - Calders Coffee Cafe 19 min walk - Oak Steakhouse 10 min drive - Blue Bike Cafe 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Owlery, Walk to Town pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Owlery, Walk to Town? ### What time is check-out at The Owlery, Walk to Town? ### Where is The Owlery, Walk to Town located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Owlery, Walk to Town 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 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin D. Mar 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for athletic people! The property is very nicely appointed; you will have everything you need during your stay! The wrap around porch boasts some beautiful views and the hosts provided lovely tall Adirondack chairs so your views aren’t interrupted. The main living space is lovely and spacious. The pictures don’t actually do it justice.While the property is technically walkable to downtown, it’s about a mile and we ended up driving because of the hills and narrow roads.Parking was a bit dicey. As you can see in the photos, the grade of the property is extreme. There are 2 spots at the top of the driveway; however, the vehicle that we came in (Nissan Armada) is very large and heavy. The parking spaces are covered in pea gravel and we didn’t feel comfortable parking at the top of the driveway. We parked at the bottom by the trash can instead. When the description mentions “good for active people”, the hike from the bottom of the driveway to the front door will definitely get your heart pumping! ##### Erin D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Y. Oct 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is more beautiful and comfortable than expected - pictures don’t do it justice! Truly one of the best (if not the best) short term rentals we’ve stayed in. Really appreciated the easy communication with the hosts - and that they let us have a late check out. ##### Sarah Y. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve L. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome stay! Beautifully appointed unit. Good, convenient location. Well stocked. Great service from Holly. ##### Steve L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Ron and Lisa R. Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Kitchen was amazing and decks were great! We had an issue with the gas logs and really missed having the fire place logs with a glass of wine on our 25th wedding anniversary. It was colder than usual for August but we both definitely recommend the cottage and the views! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a15cd92c-7122-486d-928b-aff562b27ada-1754690130063.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Ron and Lisa R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt G. Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent All very good!! Thanks for a great stay! ##### Matt G. 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