Whispering Woods-Walk to town

Whispering Woods is a two-level mountain cabin with today's style set in a lush forest of rhododendrons. Walk to town and everything Highlands has to offer. Main level offers an open floor plan with a kitchen, living and dining area, laundry, and half bath. The master bedroom has a king bed and private bath. The screened porch overlooks native rhododendrons, which also helps provide Whispering Woods a private setting. The upper level has two bedrooms and one full bath. One bedroom has a Queen bed, and the other has a queen bed and one twin- perfect for visiting guest overflow. Enjoy the cool mountain air on the screened porch, a great place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee or an afternoon glass of wine, and always with a good book. Whispering Woods proves to be the quintessential home base for discovering Highlands and the surrounding mountain happenings.

This property is IN town, but the setting is serene and private. Easy walking distance to Harris Lake- a great place for a small picnic or to watch the ducks and geese. Another few hundred steps will lead you to the library, churches, and Main Street, and don't forget about The Nature Center or hiking up Sunset Rock- you can look down over the whole town from there.

Rest assured, almost everything is within 5-10 minutes if you must take your car. The restaurants in Highlands range from pick-up food (there are no fast food chain restaurants) to 4-star dining places. The shopping has you covered with varied items from T-shirts to furs, trinkets to high-fashion, fine jewelry, collectibles for your home, and furnishings.

There are NO discounts on the nightly rate for this home.
The gas-log fireplace may not be operable and is not included in the rental.
This home has a three-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 Whispering Woods 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

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Ideal location, beautiful setting

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2024

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  Jane L from Dunwoody, GA recommends this vacation rental

  My husband and I loved this house. The location is perfect -- quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to walk into town. Loved the porch!

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• Welcomed getaway

  Stayed 4 days ending in August, 2024

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  a guest from Cumming, GA recommends this vacation rental

  When we got to the house we were shocked it hadn’t been cleaned from previous guests. Obviously began our trip with disappointment. The agency sent a maid and we sat outside on porch waiting for her to clean the whole house. After complaining/asking, agency at least refunded our cleaning deposit. Negatives were ice maker didn’t work, both tvs upstairs didn’t work, the step up from gravel driveway to stair entry was steep from erosion and needs addressing. Description says walkable to town, but doesnt tell half of the walk is up a hill!! The amenities in the house were nice and welcoming. Kitchen well stocked, felt like owners used the house as well. Best part was the screened in porch, comfy, very private overlooking woods. Would stay again if we didn’t want to walk to town. Also be nicer to have a lock box on door for key instead of picking up/ off at the agency.

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• Whispering Woods is awesome!

  Stayed 6 days ending in July, 2024

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  a guest from Birmingham, Alabama recommends this vacation rental

  We LOVED everything about Whispering Woods!! It was decorated well, very private, and had the best screen porch. We will definitely stay there again!

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• Some TLC Needed

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from ROSWELL, GA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The location of the house was okay - down a gravel road and it would definitely be quite a walk into town - especially after days spent hiking.
  
  The layout of the house is great and just as described. It was nice being in the trees.
  
  Where things fall short: the mattress badly need to be replaced. The mattress toppers are not enough! Who wants to go on vacation and not be able to sleep? Each and every bed was horrible.
  
  The house was not clean on arrival. Very dusty - obvious just by looking. The 1/2 bath toilet was dirty, the shower in the master had mold in the grout lines, there were crayons and other items left out on the tables in the master (from previous guests)? I think their idea of cleaning was changing the sheets (hopefully), putting out clean towels, and emptying the dishwasher (which was very hard to figure out how to start).
  
  The sofa in the main room needs to be replaced - very worn.
  
  I hope they spend my $35 non-refundable security deposit on a new coffee maker. The heat pad on it is completed rusted.
  
  The cabinets were sticky. I am not sure if it was the paint or just dirty. It would make a world of difference to have the cabinets refaced.

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• Needs a few things

  Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2023

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  a guest from port St. Lucie, FL does not recommend this vacation rental.

  Nice location. Bright inside. Privacy from master upstairs. Needs new mattresses on all needs. Each one has a 4 inch topper which after might #1 revealed lopsided old mattresses. Recliners in living room are also pretty worn. More spices in closet or everyday grocery would have been nice to see.

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• Cozy home close to shops

  Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2023

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  Carolyn H from Birmingham, AL recommends this vacation rental

  We love to rent Whispering Woods. It is to feel at home and such a great location.

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• Very Nice Home Near Town

  Stayed 28 days ending in September, 2023

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  a guest from Bonita Springs, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We liked it so much that we stayed an extra week! It was missing a gas grill (charcoal grill was provided) so we purchased a simple camping grill in town. Worked out perfectly well (and no we didn't leave it outside to attract bears!).

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• Fabulous mountain retreat

  Stayed 6 days ending in August, 2023

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  Rev. Mary Bea S from Birmingham, AL recommends this vacation rental

  We loved the privacy of this well-appointed home. The screened-in porch is surrounded by trees and we loved reading and listening to the birds in that spot. Wonderful hikes and restaurants and shopping very close by. A true gem!

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• A Summer Getaway

  Stayed 18 days ending in August, 2023

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  Lyn H from Orlando, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We really enjoyed our stay at Whispering Woods. The location is walkable to downtown Highlands and the floorplan of the home works well. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. Loved having a pantry! The only negative would be the condition of the wicker porch furniture, which is falling apart and needs to be replaced.

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• Felt like home!

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2021

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  Clay S from Gadsden, AL recommends this vacation rental

  This home was done perfect. Everything was so cozy we felt right at home. For a gas log fire place, it heated the entire house! Close proximity to downtown. Would stay here again anytime!

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• Highlands NC Whispering Woods House

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2021

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  Cindy S from Augusta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Great updated and well maintained house... 1 mile from town so easy access to come and go

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• Summer Respite

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2021

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  Robert C from Tampa, FL recommends this vacation rental

  A relaxing and enjoyable week in the mountains

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• Great

  Stayed 3 days ending in April, 2021

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  Deepak K from Evans, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Very nice

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• Family Getaway

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2020

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  Laura C from Canton, Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  It was a perfect place for our family. We enjoyed everything it had to offer. I would definitely book this house again.

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• Very nice house and setting

  Stayed 4 days ending in June, 2020

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  a guest from Alpharetta, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Really enjoyed the house and the screened in porch. Beautiful setting.
  Towel rack in master bath was coming off the wall. Most of the towels and the kitchen rug had stains.

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• Great Weekend Getaway!

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2020

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  Mindy O from Woodstock, GA recommends this vacation rental

  Totally enjoyed our Weekend in the Highlands! House was clean and comfortable!

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