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Outpost Inn

3.0 star property
3-star boutique guest house with free WiFi

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Front of property
Exterior
The Terrace
The Grand
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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790 North 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts
    ‪17 min walk‬

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The Petite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Standard

The Standard

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Owners Suite

The Owners Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Grand

The Grand

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Signature

The Signature

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Terrace

The Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Studio

The Studio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Highlands

In historical district.You'll be steps from Highlands Dog Park and a 5-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Dog Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highlands Playhouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Highlands Biological Station - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Outpost Inn

3-star boutique guest house with free WiFi
As a guest of Outpost Inn, you'll find a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The boutique Outpost Inn also features coffee/tea in a common area, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Highlands guesthouse.

  • 1 floor
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 3 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Outpost Inn offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Living room

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Chandler Inn Highlands
Chandler Inn
Chandler Highlands
The Wells Hotel
The Chandler Inn
Outpost Inn Highlands
Outpost Inn Guesthouse
Outpost Inn Guesthouse Highlands

Outpost Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 295 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 295 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 295 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 295 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 295 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a wonderful place. Cozy, clean and the staff is friendly. Alex was very hospitable. The decor brings good memories. Will return.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, excellent staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, clean. The air conditioning and heat worked well and the shower was absolutely amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

brian, Denver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fun retro lodge. Needs a few attention to details ie bathroom door doesn’t close, had trouble starting gas logs, but was fixed immediately.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judge Gordon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely rustic furnishings in the room. Easily walkable to highlands downtown. Wonderful lobby with coffee wine options. Great staff. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! Very comfortable, clean, unique, fun hotel. Our room was decorated so cute, bed comfortable, very personal with welcome note and smore makings in our room. Lobby has coffee, wine bar with fireplace and comfortable seating areas. Outside several seating areas with firepits. Staff was friendly and helpful. Definately will be recommending to family and friends.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the cozy lobby. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ric

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
The staff were absolutely unbelievably courteous!! We shall return 😎
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott, Titusville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
absolutely love this property. the rooms are all unique and well curated for that mountain vibe. the lobby is an amazing place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee (or glass of wine) by the fireplace.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn, LaVergne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved The Outpost Inn. Good vibe. Room was perfect, staff so pleasant & personable, lovely outdoor fire ring, walkable to Main St.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a gem. A charming inn with a hippie vibe. There were a couple hiccups but nothing major. We will be back and we recommend wholeheartedly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several times,but this is the first time under the new owner and management. We much preferred the former staff (Brian, his wife, daughter, and dog!) who were much more to our style of laid back, country, and gave us such a warm and homey feel. The nrw style is more upscale with a wine bar and upscale/pricy snacks which doesn't fit with the rustic ambiance of the establishment. There are also areas that need attention in the outside areas that are not being addtrssed (holes in the wood plank stairs as one example).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Outpost Inn was such a wonderful stay in Highlands! Our room was darling, well appointed with a little sitting area, fireplace and record player including some throw back records that put us in the mood. Bed/bedding was great, good shower pressure and products. Each afternoon we would hang out in the common spaces and firepits and enjoy a glass of wine, 'smores and meeting other travelers. The hotel is very close to town, you can walk. They also have bikes to take around. I highly recommend this hotel for a stay in the Highlands!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not having cable or other live TV was missed, especially since rain was constant
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property cozy rooms excellent location Friendly staff Only complaint-put a sitting chair in the room Didn’t really use the typewriter!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place in intimate settings..each room decorated differently but organically and with implacable taste , very clean and comfortable! Staff is amazing, makes you feel at home! Would absolutely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and cute
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025