Title: Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands Cottage in Highlands with kitchen and balcony ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/07f0b2d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/470240dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/58e88b95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/e3c49417.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118780000/118775700/118775685/bb49bcec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61248 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands Cottage in Highlands with kitchen and balcony This smoke-free cottage features free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms. Added amenities include a balcony, a microwave and a stovetop. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Shower ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Fee: USD 100.69 per accommodation per stay - Service animals exempt from fees - Pets allowed in specific rooms ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13000/12956/cee1c17d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy Highlands - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.2 Wonderful 247 reviews £124 includes taxes & fees 1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=12956&PinnedHotelID=12956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![BBQ/picnic Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3830000/3822000/3822000/0cad2beb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Skyline Lodge Highlands - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.8 Excellent 63 reviews £133 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=3822000&PinnedHotelID=3822000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Classic Cottage | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102310000/102302500/102302470/7e18b717.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottages at Julep Farms Dillard - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews £390 includes taxes & fees 2 Dec - 3 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-02&endDate=2025-12-03&selected=102302470&PinnedHotelID=102302470&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/894200/894131/0c60e95a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fire Mountain Resort Scaly Mountain - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 149 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=894131&PinnedHotelID=894131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Porch](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11890000/11881100/11881029/0de126cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Outpost Inn Highlands - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 293 reviews £162 includes taxes & fees 8 Dec - 9 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-08&endDate=2025-12-09&selected=11881029&PinnedHotelID=11881029&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120630000/120622700/120622631/f0b66944.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay Foxy Cottage, Mirror Lake Highlands, NC Highlands - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=120622631&PinnedHotelID=120622631&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94350000/94343300/94343218/4da85e9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Home w/ Boat Dock on Mirror Lake! 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.064404,-83.21738&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sk%60uErk%7CzN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40S%3FSBQ%40S%40Q%40QBSBQBQBQ%40QDSBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFODQFOFOHOFOFQHMFOHOFMHOHOJKHOHMHMJMHMJKJMJKJKJKJKJKJILMJILILIJILILILILEJINGLGLGLENGLELGNELCNELENCNCLCNELAPCLANANCL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NBN%40LDNBLBNBNDLDNBLDLFNDLFLDLFNFLFLHLDLHJHLHLHLHJHLHJLJHLJJJHJLJJJHLJJHLJLJLHLHNHJHNHNHLFNHNFLHPFNFNFNFNDPFNFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBPBPBP%40R%40PBP%40R%40P%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAP%3FRAPARAPARCPAPARCPCPCRCPCPEPCPEPEPCRENEPGPEPGNGNEPGNGPGLGPINGNILGNINILINILILILKLKLILKJILKJMJIJKJMJKJKJMHKHMHMHMHKHMHMFMFMFOHMDMFMDODMFMDODMDOBOBMBODMBOBO%40OBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FMCQAMCOCMEOCOCMCOEMEOEMGMEOEMGMEMIOGKGMGMIMIMIKIMIMIKIMKKKKKKKKKKKKKKMKKIMKMIMIMIMKMIOIMGOIOGMIOGOGQIMGQGOEQGOEOGQEQEQEOESEQCQEQCQEQAQCSCQCQCSAQAQASCQ%3FSAQAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3YxgrdDT5Js4pUeFGcQV29PEUKQ=) Highlands, NC #### What's nearby - The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles - Bridal Veil Falls - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles - Cullasaja River Gorge - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles - Highlands Playhouse - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles - Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 90 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬4 min drive - ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive - ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬4 min drive - ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 100.69 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. ### How much is parking at Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands? > There is free parking nearby. ### What time is check-in at Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands located? > Located in Mirror Lake, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Bridal Veil Falls and The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Highlands Dog Park and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Hike, Fish & Explore: Family Retreat in Highlands Reviews