The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 8 min walk
Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive
Bridal Veil Falls - 4 min drive
Dry Falls - 5 min drive
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
The Ugly Dog Pub - 5 min walk
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 10 min drive
Old Edwards Club - 12 min drive
Rib Shack - 7 min walk
Buck's Coffee Cafe - 2 min walk
About this property
Highlander Mountain House
When visiting Highlands, Highlander Mountain House is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and location get good marks from fellow travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 18 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free covered on-site self-parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Built in 1885
Terrace
Fireplace in reception
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
20 bathrooms
Hairdryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Main Street Inn Highlands
Main Street Inn
Main Street Highlands
Main Street Inn
Highlander Mountain House Inn
Highlander Mountain House Highlands
Highlander Mountain House Inn Highlands
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Highlander Mountain House?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a maximum weight of 18 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Highlander Mountain House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Highlander Mountain House?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near Highlander Mountain House?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Highlander Mountain House like?
Highlander Mountain House is a short 1-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes' walk from The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts. Travellers recommend the inn for its walkable location.
Highlander Mountain House Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
20 December 2024
One night in Highlands
Great location, very clean and safe.
Ann
Ann, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
18 December 2024
Location was A+ as well as bedding. However, the bed filled most of the room therefore not leaving room for anything else. The size of the closet was 1.5 ft x 4.5 ft at best.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 December 2024
Hayden
Hayden, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 December 2024
William
William, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
23 November 2024
Great location but tight quarters.
Bunk house room and bathroom extremely small. Mattress was extremely soft. Wall unit extremely noisy.
Linda
Linda, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2024
Xi
Xi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 October 2024
HMH is good, bunk house not great!
Our stay was a lot of fun in highlands, NC. Overall the HMH is good, beautifully decorated and cozy. The negatives were that the hotel bar was closed every night we were there. Also the bunk house is very loud. You can hear other guests and noises outside very easily. Also they definitely lean into the vintage decor, however we had a dresser that was missing 3 knobs so you couldn’t utilize the drawers. There were also sconces on the wall that were loose and falling out of the wall.
Bridget
Bridget, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
6 October 2024
Rooms to small, limited closet space, small bathroom, difficult to set the room temp..overpriced on weekends
paul
paul, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 September 2024
David
David, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 September 2024
We stayed for 3 nights, would have given 5 stars but the restaurant and bar were closed for our entire stay, “staffing issues”. Kind of inconvenient, but there are options within walking distance.
Heather
Heather, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2024
The bunkhouse was rustic but comfy. Perfect place for our puppy’s first hotel stay. Very quiet. Walked to all the restaurants and shops.
David
David, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 August 2024
Relaxed rustic elegance
A wonderful stay. Loved the cozy, rustic charm, though it was a little too luxurious to really be called rustic. Also had a delicious dinner at the Ruffed Grouse, part of the hotel.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
28 August 2024
Location of the hotel was excellent and convenient. It was the tiniest hotel room I’ve been in since the UK. Bed was okay. AC was awful, loud, and constantly recycling until I set it to 62. One of the worst rooms ever. It should have been a $50 room except for its location.
Kent
Kent, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 August 2024
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 August 2024
james
james, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 August 2024
It has a great location and was very clean.
Pete
Pete, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 August 2024
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
13 August 2024
Disappointed
We would of appreciated a warm welcome from the smile-less front desk attendant. Our small room had a loud window air conditioner that kept coming on and turning off. It kept my wife from sleeping most of the night. Had trouble parking in the skimpy parking lot. We will not return.
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
Getaway Highlands
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 August 2024
Good location. The property is nice but rooms are very small.
AMIR
AMIR, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2024
Vincent
Vincent, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
24 July 2024
Great location.
Judith
Judith, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
24 July 2024
This is a tired old boutique hotel, jammed full of stuff, in a great location. Our room was very small and cramped. And the property needs a deep cleaning.
The staff was very friendly. We would spend the extra money stay somewhere else.