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Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Highlands

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Terrace/patio
Dining
Interior
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Biological Station
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the area

Highlands

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Highlands Dog Park and Highlands Art Gallery. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Playhouse are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Art Gallery - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more

Take a walk on the quiet side

Welcome to Whittle Pines, a registered historical home that’s been in the same family since 1926. The home, updated and maintained over the years, still preserves the history and character of a different era in Highlands.
The main level has a large living area with cable TV and lots of room for gathering. There’s a separate dining room (seats 6-8) next to the well-equipped kitchen. The main level bedroom is handicap accessible and offers a King bed, room A/C unit, TV and full bath with walk in shower. There’s a nice sized back door entry/sun room accessed by ramp that has a half bath and laundry. Covered front porch with rockers overlooks expansive lawn.
Upper level has a hallway bath with an antique tub (no shower there), bedroom (#2) with Queen bed, another bedroom (#3) with two twins, and the #4 bedroom, considered to be the second Mst. BR has a Queen bed with TV, and full bath (walk in shower- no tub)
The property is protected by lush rhododendrons, trees and bushes which form a natural boundary for privacy. The large lawn is perfect for a picnic on the grounds, exploring, sitting around the fire pit telling stories, or a game of badminton.

Whittle Pines is a short, leisurely walk to Main Street, restaurants, live theater, library, churches and lots of unique shopping experiences.
Pets may be considered with a non-refundable pet fee and pet policy attached to your signed lease.
No Smoking
*The ONLY A/C in this home is in the Mst. BR on the main level. All other rooms have ceiling fans and windows with screens to allow the fresh mountain air inside.
*The fireplace inside Whittle Pines is not to be used for fires due to the age of the home. There is an outdoor fire pit worthy of fine tales, S'mores, and good times with friends and family.
*ALL reservations are charged a cleaning fee of $200.00 plus applicable sales tax
This home has a two- night minimum, except for HOLIDAYS AND SOME LOCAL EVENTS.
The rental app you are using may allow you to make two or three-night rentals during these times, but that doesn't mean the reservation will be honored.

No matter how you found Whittle Pines in your search for the best Highlands vacation rental, it is our full intent to retain any renters for future rentals, and possibly as future home owners as well. We enjoy having renters for the long haul, and have been renting to some for over 30 years. Come join them for the best of Highlands.


Like all of the properties we manage, your reservation is contingent on being accepted by the owner or the property manager on behalf of the owner. We follow all guidelines with Federal and NC Fair Housing Laws, and will not discriminate against:

*Race
* Color
* National origin
* Religion
* Sex/Gender
* Handicap (Disability)
* Familial status

*Holiday/Event reservations may include Spring Break, July 4th week, Labor Day Weekend, Food & Wine Festival, Thanksgiving, and Christmas/New Years.
Reservations during Holidays have a ONE WEEK MINIMUM STAY
ALL OTHER STAYS ARE A TWO NIGHT MINIMUM. IF YOU ARE TRYING TO RESERVE FOR TWO NIGHTS IN THE FUTURE YOU WILL HAVE TO CONTACT CHAMBERS.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2289-140156
Whittle's Farmhouse Walk to Town Churches Shopping Library More

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more to the airport?

This vacation home is 57.7 mi (84-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more to downtown Highlands?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Highlands.

Whittle Pines- Walk to town, churches, shopping, library and more Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was perfect for our stay! We were in town for a wedding and the house was very close to town. Perfect for our group of 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay! VERY walkable to town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bailey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home

Great stay in awesome town! Strongly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennie M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible

Horrible Experience! Our stay at this VRBO was an absolute nightmare from start to finish. First, they cancelled our reservation at the very last minute, forcing us to scramble and reschedule. Did NOT get my cancellation fee back!!! When we finally arrived, the place was a disaster. We walked in to find that none of the beds were NOT made, and the sheets on the beds were dirty. It was clear the place had not been cleaned at all. To make matters worse, the towels were filthy too. We left messages but nobody called back. When we finally got ahold of them they were sooo rude!!! But the worst part was when our grandfather sat on a rocking chair and the chair just exploded on him, resulting in a huge gouge in his head.. blood was everywhere and It was a terrifying experience for all of us. Please look around and update some stuff!!! To top it all off, the toilets did not work. We were left with no functioning bathrooms for our stay. Make some updates OR don’t rent out! This VRBO was a complete disaster. I would strongly advise against booking this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location in the heart of Highlands.

This is our 4th year renting this property. It is located about a 10 minute walk to Main Street but sits on a cozy and secluded 2 acre lot. Very convenient to everything. The home does show its age a bit and the stove and dishwasher both had issues when we stayed. The oven door would not open and the dishwasher did not drain properly. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. The large deck and outdoor fire pit were both well used during our stays. The bedrooms all were comfortable. For the price point, this is an excellent value in Highlands. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blair W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and History

Historic home walking distance from highlands. The wall heating units take a minute to figure out but would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Our family had a relaxing time in Highlands Labor Day weekend. This house is very close to downtown. We walked in to town most days. Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location with serene surroundings

This is our second stay at this location and it has served as a great “home base”, once again. The house is older and a bit dated but clean in general. The grounds are really great with plenty of green space and well cared for. The location is about three or four blocks from Main St. so it is a short and scenic walk to the center of town. We’d definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kevin F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location just walking distance from Main Street

The property was very nice on approx 2 acres. It is an older home but it was well kept and in my opinion very cozy and laid back. My only problem was that the property manager did not return my calls or email regarding how to check in. I literally had to make four separate attempts to finally get some information on where to pick up keys. So property good! Location great! Management company, meh at best. A communication in advance of arrival is pretty standard in my vrbo experience so this was definitely not the norm
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Louis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Fairly simple
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Close to town. Very unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

Charming old house. Some aspects could use updating. Oven door was locked and would not open. One of the stove burners wouldn’t work. Garbage disposal non functional as well. Missed a few housekeeping details such as guest beds not fully made. Overall a nice place and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlands

Smooth process checkin and out and cozy , relaxing place and location . Close to town and trails
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

Carolyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location/ Old house

House is in a great location, and had plenty of space for our group of 8. We had no heat upstairs on our first night (propane heater and gas to house was not turned on). I got a response on my 2nd call to agency (about noon). Heaters were very tricky to light. We had to call agency again about 6pm- got a very quick response then. With a large group, be mindful that hot water heater can not handle multiple showers at once. Other little glitches with house: remote control didn’t work in Master and half-bath door didn’t lock. Yard was really big and outdoor fire pit was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison D., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Visit to Highlands

a lovely 1900s farmhouse with almost 3 acres. My favorite part was sitting on the porch with a coffee and watching a young deer eat little crab apples. Very convenient location yet private and rustic. I would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

savannah j.

Liked: Cleanliness

charming step back in time

beautiful grounds and charming home. easy walk into town. lovely fire pit for nights outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Cozy cottage- excellent location

Our group loved the Whittle Farmhouse. We were in town for the Food & Wine Festival. The location was perfect. The house was cozy and cute. Not luxurious but perfect for a mountain weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018