Title: Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39090000/39084200/39084111/c973ac77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39090000/39084200/39084111/67791a76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39090000/39084200/39084111/2282b009.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39090000/39084200/39084111/dedfdf58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39090000/39084200/39084111/6eeb3b89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched at 3,900 feet, this mountain retreat offers a serene escape. Enjoy the great room's wood-burning fireplace and expansive views from the large open deck or screened-in porch. With Gigabit WiFi Internet, games for entertainment and new kitchen appliances for meal prep. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82180 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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. ### Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat Less than 10 minutes from Main Street, 1-mile from Skyline Lodge, and a short walk to Flat Mountain Farm and Pinky Falls, this newly renovated and inviting home enjoys cool breezes at an elevation of 3,900 feet. Lovingly maintained and cared for, the welcoming great room features new flooring, cathedral ceilings, lots of windows, and a wood-burning stone fireplace for chilly evenings. The large open deck and screened in porch are perfect for cocktails, dining, or relaxing while admiring the lush mountain views. Master suite on the main floor. Loft with guest room, desk with office chair, and full bath upstairs along with cozy area for reading or puzzles. The lower level has a second living area, covered deck, and 2 additional guest bedrooms that share a full bathroom. Brand new stainless steel kitchen appliances and new washer and dryer. Other amenities include fire pit with 6 Adirondack chairs, wood pellet grill, Gigabit WiFi Internet, Books, and Games. Sorry, no pets allowed! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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 ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Eco-friendly toiletries - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,180 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### 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 ### Rules Maximum of 4 cars ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat Highlands ## About the area Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the mountains. Highlands Country Club and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Highlands Biological Station and Cashiers Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Highlands Aerial Park and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Highlands travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Highlands.dx6058528) [View more Holiday homes in Highlands](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Highlands-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6058528-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C35.07813%2C-83.21418&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Og2P1Xw6nupNyM7NnfRjiIqEj2o=) Highlands, NC ### What's nearby - Bridal Veil Falls - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles - Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles - The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles - Highlands Country Club - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles - Whiteside Mountain - 14 min drive - 5.8 miles ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 86 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Shell - ‬9 min drive - ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive - ‪Madison's Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kilwin's - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat located? > This family-friendly Highlands holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital and Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. Highlands Biological Station and Cullasaja River Gorge are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Newly Renovated! Wine Down at our Cozy Highlands Mountain Retreat Reviews 10 ### 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 87 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Calves 4. 24 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Accommodations were perfect! Close to town and in a great, peaceful area. Would def book again! ##### Calves 4. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry L., Jupiter, USA 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Highlands Getaway with a View We really enjoyed our stay at Wine Down. The location was convenient to downtown and local restaurants. The layout is great, the property is peaceful and the deck has a beautiful view! ##### Larry L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda R. 31 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls trip A great time ##### Brenda R. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark S. 3 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas family getaway Great property with stocked fire pit for all your outdoor needs including a pellet smoker. Gorgeous views and very close to downtown and hiking. Would love to come back. ##### Mark S. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### angela S. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### quick getaway for wedding We loved this wonderful house. Plenty of room for 6 adults and our first grand baby! Great location. Loved the fire pit also! Thanks for letting us stay! ##### angela S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley B. 31 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cabin Close to Everything! My husband and I stayed at Wine Down this past week and had a wonderful time. The cabin is beautiful and well equipped. Very close to everything but still private. Thank you! ##### Ashley B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee L. 26 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable place, nice view! Very convenient to Highlands and Cashiers! Kitchen was well equipped and great information from hosts as to operation of everything! Would rent again. ##### Lee L. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon M. 23 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay @ Wine Down - Highlands Had a great stay at Wine Down in Highlands for our sisters weekend. The house was perfect from the furnishings and decorations to all the kitchen items! The check in was a breeze and communication with the owners and the info they gave us on the area was spot on. Will definitely try to stay here again in the future. ##### Sharon M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan D. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! Wine Down was perfect for our visit to Highlands! The house is immaculate and very well equipped. Wonderfully comfortable gathering areas and bedrooms throughout the spacious home. Would love to stay here again! Great for families! ##### Susan D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Easter Reunion C. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend Felt like home as soon as we unlocked the door. ##### Easter Reunion C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy B. 21 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin! Great time! Arriving at Wine Down for my first trip to Highlands was an absolute joy. The property was as beautiful as the amazing view off the back porch. The amenities were top notch. The short drive to down town was definitely an added treat. Can’t wait to come back again😃 ##### Tammy B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janna M. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Nice property. we had a wonderful time, the weather was great. There were a couple of minor issues after check-in, which were quickly addressed by the property manager. ##### Janna M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Betty M. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation home with everything we needed This home is beautifully decorated with a well stocked kitchen. Loved the screened porch and the fire pit where we roasted marshmallows every night. An added feature was the restaurant right down the street. The house was spotless when we arrived. We will be back! ##### Betty M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn H. 14 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### F • R • I • E• N • D • S This home offered beautiful furniture and decor. The kitchen had everything we needed. One of the ladies needed to do some work and the upstairs gave her privacy. Internet and tv’s were great. Very clean! ##### Lynn H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy T. 3 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Friends Reunion We loved this home. Great home for gathering. The two living areas were perfect for College Football weekend. The kitchen was well stocked and there was plenty of bath linens. Kelli was very quick to respond to any questions. Will rent again. ##### Amy T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christie H., Roswell, GA 26 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable We had such a blast! The cabin was very cute, clean and in a great location. Enjoyed the pool table ;) ##### Christie H. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori W. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall 2023 We had a great time. Went horseback riding and hem mining. Ate great food. Wonderful home. ##### Lori W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John V. 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wine Down is Super! This will be the third year at Wine Down and we intend to book next year. Great location and views- fabulous house. ##### John V. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DENISE & DANIEL C. C. 4 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### North Carolina trip A totally amazing place! The cabin was just perfect. Very clean and it had everything we needed. The fire pit was so nice. And the view is breathtaking. Thanks for a great stay!! ##### DENISE & DANIEL C. C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer M. 21 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Cute Mountain House!! This was a great house for a mountain getaway. Everything was very clean and the owners ensured that we had everything we needed down to firewood, starter chips, and even wood sticks for marshmallows! The house was deal for having a group stay and the view was lovely. Very close to the town for easy access to dining options! ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britt P. 30 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Views We had a great time during our visit to Wine Down. The views from the porch are just perfect. The house is beautifully decorated and easily accommodated my large family. We will hopefully come back again and again. GREAT place! ##### Britt P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori W. 11 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Our entire immediate family was able to come up. The house is perfect even as our family ages. Winedown is perfectly afforded with all amenities you can imagine. The location is so central it was easy to get around. The host was very easy to reach. We will share this listing with others and will be back next year. ##### Lori W. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard H. 3 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxation at its best! The “Wine Down” cabin allowed us to do just that. Warm and inviting from the front porch through to the beautiful mountain views on the back decks. We had a wonderful time at this beautiful Highlands retreat! ##### Richard H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### lisa m. 22 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect EVERYthing was PERFECT! ##### lisa m. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth A. 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend What a great place for our family to stay for a wedding in Highlands! It was a wonderful getaway for us yet not too far from the festivities during the weekend. ##### Beth A. 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