Starting Jan 1, 2022, the town of Highlands has declared the operations of STR (short term rental. 90 days or less) to be illegal in R1 (residential) zones. Which is where all the rentals are located.

So all the VRBO listings for places inside the town, including ours, will not be available to rent (or be illegal).

The rental owners are fighting this, and lawyers are being hired. But at that moment, that is the news. And PLEASE feel free to call the mayor ( 828 526 9380 ), and share your feelings.





A 4 Bedroom/ 4 bath house, completely renovated and expanded, with all new furniture. Situated on the prestigious Big Bearpen Mountain for view and cool summer breezes. Yet only a simple one-and-a-half mile walk to downtown Highlands.

Family room includes a wood-burning fireplace, two swivel-recliner-rockers that can reverse to enjoy the view, or participate in conversations. With a 52' TV with Roku and Blu-Ray DVD, surround sound system.

All new hardwood floors and wood ceilings are throughout the first floor, for the warm mountain feeling.

Dining room seats 8 (with provided leaf) and can open onto the rear covered porch for the spacious feeling.

Kitchen includes new granite counters and ALL new appliances.

Rear covered deck includes a sitting area with new comfy chairs/couch, and has a dining table for 6.An adjoining open rear deck includes a hammock and recliners for working on your tan.

Front porch is covered, where you can relax in the rocking chairs while overlooking the garden, and fire-pit.

Dogs welcome. And we have a fenced in area at the side of the house accessible from the back deck and front should you not want to let them roam free. (low to no traffic in our area, so roaming is safe)

Master Bedroom 1, first floor – Has a Cathedral ceiling, floor to ceiling windows, massive King bed. There is a sitting area in front of gas log stove, 46” TV and spacious bathroom with custom tile shower, and large walk-in closet.

2nd bedroom downstairs – has a Queen Bed with bathroom tub/shower.

Master Bedroom2 - 2nd floor - King Bed, with picture windows overlooking view, large bathroom, with a shower and a Garden Tub (room for two, & candles and wine), picture window to view and watch the sunset as well as a large walk-in closet.

Kid’s room - 2nd floor – Bunk Beds, full bed, and a bathroom with tub/shower.