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Highlander Mountain House

3.5 star property
Inn in Highlands with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Interior
Main House Deluxe King 2,3

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$359
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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270 Main Street, Highlands, NC, 28741
  • Place, Highlands Country Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bridal Veil Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Dry Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬

Room options

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Main House Standard Queen

Main House Standard Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Patio

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Bunkhouse Standard King

Bunkhouse Standard King

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main House Deluxe King 2,3

Main House Deluxe King 2,3

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bath and shower
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Main House Deluxe Queen 1,6

Main House Deluxe Queen 1,6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Main House Deluxe King 5

Main House Deluxe King 5

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Bunkhouse Standard Queen Balcony

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Main House Deluxe King 4

Main House Deluxe King 4

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Highlands

At Highlander Mountain House you'll be within steps of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Playhouse. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown Highlands inn include Cullasaja River Gorge and Highlands Art Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Highlands Playhouse - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 5 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Calders Coffee Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bike Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Highlander Mountain House

Inn in Highlands with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Highlander Mountain House also features a terrace and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Highlands inn is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1885
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Highlander Mountain House offers 20 accommodations with a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Highlands inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Built in 1885
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 40 lb per pet
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is 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

Is parking available at Highlander Mountain House?

Yep, Highlander Mountain House has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Highlander Mountain House?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Highlander Mountain House on 16 Nov 2025 start from NZ$358.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Highlander Mountain House?

No, Highlander Mountain House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Highlander Mountain House?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Highlander Mountain House?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Highlander Mountain House Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 209 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is quaint. Very friendly staff and great little bar. Love the location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THIS IS THE MOUNTAIN HOUSE

This is one of my most favorite stops anywhere in the country but if in Highlands, NC A MUST STAY!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia, Ponte Vedra

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely small. Staff not great. No coffee in lobby as promised. Not a great value but ok
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room but very worn and tired looking furniture, floor coverings and paint.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

8/10 Good

richard

Highlands

Room was located in a great area, room was very small building was made of wood so a noise from everywhere including adjacent rooms with amplified. Staff was very helpful and room was very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highlands Weekend

It was a friendly environment,met, convenientbtimdisnrown Highland's, and quiet. Very walkable, close to many restaurants and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Pinehurst

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good rustic experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Once settled in, it was wonderful!

Staying in a bunkhouse at Highlander was wonderful — free parking on the street just behind, clean room, cute welcome note and unique, welcome vibe overall. Checking in was a little troublesome with no one answering the phone and no parking/unloading details on their website, but once I got to my room, I was delighted. It was just very cute and right in the heart of the main drag in Highlands with so much walkable. The patio out front with free coffee and banana bread in the morning was absolute perfection. I didn’t eat a full meal on property, but it looked good, was quite packed, and the chef was smoking a pig for the 4th! I’d stay here again.
Smoking a pig for 4th of July
Bunkhouse bathroom
Bunkhouse bedroom
Bunkhouse bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The people up on top floor was very noicy and had bad night sleep had to leave to go to a different hotel eat money never gave me a night back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A camping experience rather than a hotel stay

I stayed in the bunkhouse, so I can’t speak for the main Highlander House. The bunkhouse rooms are tiny. If you’re staying with another person like I was, it is going to be close quarters. I can tell this was once a sleepaway camp or something like this that has been turned into a part of the main Inn. There is no central AC, there is a window unit for the air. It is so loud and since it’s not quite climate controlled, it gets so humid. Our clothes, the sheets, pillows, towels, all felt wet. Our patio area would have been great, but there were rusty nails everywhere, and the table and chairs were so dirty I had to wipe them down. It looked like they weren’t ready for people to stay there. There are no amenities like a fridge or iron. The bed wasn’t too bad comfort wise. The bathroom is also tiny, very average. I guess for the price, I was expecting like a proper hotel experience. This is way closer to camping. Not a bad thing, just be prepared to have a buggy, humid, absolutely tiny room. The sconce light next to the bed was also broken and the light wouldn’t turn off the entire time, but hopefully this got fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay in the bunkhouse. Just as described. Rustic and well appointed. This is a dog friendly property so know that you might hear barking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roberta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very much like a luxury cabin with air conditioning. The bed soft and took up most of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but very poor internet/TV reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place overall if you want to be close to downtown
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful inn!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, comfortable, convenient to all of downtown Highlands
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Located within walking distance from the downtown, my wife and I could enjoy both Restaurants and shopping. There was a great highing and trails to follow with in a few miles. Definitely a return visit will be scheduled.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

shauna

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025