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Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Highlands

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A wooden deck leading to a multi-level wooden house surrounded by dense foliage.
Smart TV, fireplace
A house with a covered porch, stone pathway, and wooden railing.
Smart TV, fireplace
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NC
  • Place, Highlands Playhouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Highlands Art Gallery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Cullasaja River Gorge
    ‪8 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 Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse. Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Dog Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Highlands Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Steakhouse - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Klapdohr - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬4 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.

Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch

Witt's End at Mill Creek is a quaint mountain cottage that is walk to town -- only 2 blocks from Main Street Highlands, NC! Privately set down a small wooded cul-de-sac road, enjoy the in-town convenience but with the sounds of the creek and nature from the screened in porch.
The main living area includes soaring cathedral ceilings and a wall of windows around a stone gas fireplace for lots of natural light in this open living/dining/kitchen floor plan.
The Main level master bedroom offers a King-sized bed and ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Also on this level is a guest bedroom that includes two twin beds and another full bathroom in the hallway. Upstairs is a bonus Master Suite with a King bed and an ensuite bath with a soaking tub.
Off the living room is a spacious screened porch with an outdoor dining area, cozy seating and access to the open deck with grill. Walk down to the lower open deck and relax your day away listening to the sounds of the rushing creek below.
There's no better place to be when you're at your "Witt's End" than here in Highlands!

*This is an animal friendly property. Pets must be approved and a pet fee is required.*

[All of the homes managed by Highlands Vacation Rentals have wifi internet access(speeds may vary based on different providers), basic kitchenware & dishes, linens provided, and a starter set of amenities including: 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom + A set of personal shampoo, conditioner, hand & body soap (also per bathroom), 2 paper towel rolls, a few kitchen trash bags, a kitchen sponge, some dish soap and a couple of dishwasher and laundry detergent pods. ]

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch to the airport?

This vacation home is 57.7 mi (88-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch to downtown Highlands?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Highlands.

Witt's End at Mill Creek: Walk to Downtown | Creekside Retreat w/ Screened Porch Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Walk to town

Comfortable for 4 adults. Super location with easy walkability to down town Highlands. Fresh paint and new carpet would go a long way in lifting this property up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The cabin is located 2 blocks over from downtown, but right on Mill Creek. Our two kids and dog loved playing in the creek. The cabin is located within walking distance to downtown and short driving distance to many of the waterfalls.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, clean rooms, lovely common areas to congregate with friends. The only negative was the hot water in the upstairs bathroom, specifically the bathtub. The other bathrooms worked just fine!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Convenient!

We had a lovely stay at this house that is literally 2 minute walk from the main street in Highlands. Beautiful quiet location with a creek right outside the back door. Screened in porch allows a quiet relaxing place to sit and listen to the water sounds. A bit dated bathrooms but very clean and well appointed. Property manager was VERY accommodating and extremely responsive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location in Highlands

Wonderful location, short walk to Main Street. Very open and clean, we were four adults and we felt very comfortable and not crowded. Well stocked kitchen with extras such as seasonings and plenty of utensils and cookware. The beautiful sounds of water flowing in the creek heard from the deck and screened porch were nice. It was also nice to be able to bring our dogs with us! Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, nice property

The location of this home is great-walking distance to shops and restaurants. Good communication with the rental company when we had a problem with the downstairs A/C, but no resolution while we were there. It was ok since it was cool out. The house is big with lots of room, and the back porch has a beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is close to town and has a nice back porch where you can hear the river, however, you cannot access the river because the lower part is grown up in vines. We were uneasy because the bottom level of home was not accessible to us.(but could be by someone else) Home did not have a designated parking spot. We had to walk to front of drive /road at office so our dogs would have a place to potty or down the street at dog park. I do not feel this is a dog friendly property because of this,especially at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Place

Enjoyed our stay at Witts End. House was spacious and clean. Fireplace was lovely. I would stay there again. however, for what it costs the driveway and parking area are lacking. One way drive way makes coming and going tricky as there are multiple units along the drive, and parking spaces are limited and tight. It is also not paved, we happened to be there when there was a couple days of rain and it was quite muddy and you couldn't get in or out of your car without stepping in mud or water puddles, not so good for the footwear. Also, the tv situation in the bedrooms could be better, our room had a vintage computer monitor connected to dish network. In the modern era it's standard to have larger, and smart tv's, would've been nice to have better tv setup.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024