At 4000+ feet & only a 10 min walk to town on the Rhododendron Trail. Totally renovated 2017!! Light & sunny 3 bed/2 bath, 750 sq. ft. Originally built by my wife's g-grandmother in the 1940's. Floor to ceiling shiplap, 17 ft. ceilings, hardwoods, reclaimed barn wood, custom fixtures, heated marble/slate bath floors, tankless water heater, gas fireplace, porch, Wifi, TV, washer/dryer, kitchenette. Beautiful gardens! Classic Highlands charm with modern comforts! Hike, fish, shop, or relax! A perfect cottage hideaway for a honeymoon couple, anniversary or special birthdays, couples getting away for the weekend, a family with young children, solo adventurers seeking a solemn retreat or business travelers! Spacious den with high ceilings & remote control gas fireplace. Master bedroom with huge king bed that you will melt into! The Master bedroom closes off from the den with large custom barn wood doors. Custom marble master bathroom with luxury walk-in shower with bench and separate shower head and wand, separate toilet closet and custom vanity. Heated/cooled floors! Full size modern washer & dryer. Bedroom # 2 includes super-comfy bunk beds, and the lower bed is a full size mattress. Adults can sleep very comfortably on these beds. Also a custom vanity, separate water closet and subway tile and ceramic shower/tub combination. Heated/cooled slate floors. USB chargers in bedrooms. Kitchenette is nicely appointed - granite counter tops, farm sink with disposal, small fridge, microwave, countertop stainless oven (nice size), Keurig coffee maker, icemaker, 2-eye hot plate, dishes, pot & pans, utensils, etc. Outside - Screen sun porch with outdoor lighting and fan, portable gas grill. Outdoor flagstone flower garden & fire pit - the perfect setting to enjoy a glass of wine while watching the hummingbirds. We are located about 8/10ths of a mile from downtown Highlands, and you can walk to town from the Rhododendron right next to our drive way! Whether you want to relax by the fireplace, hike to local waterfalls and trails or enjoy Highlands’ upscale restaurants and shopping district, our cottage is a little piece of Heaven! Parking, garden area, sun porch, Rhododendron Trail to town🚶🏻‍♂️🚶🏻‍♂️ As needed or requested. Our family has a separate private cottage located adjacent and below the cottage. We respect your privacy. However, you are always welcome to walk down to our cottage to have a drink or to ask any questions about the Highlands area. The cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood. The closest home, which you cannot see, is several hundred yards away and separated by beautiful forest. You can walk to town on the Rhododendron Trail located adjacent to our main driveway. It is a lovely walk through the Highlands Nature Center to Main Street. Of course, you can drive the 1/2 mile; but who would want to do that!? We stock the cottage with bath towels & toiletries. We have a “no pets” policy to accommodate our guests who may have allergies. Upon request, we can allow a 2 night minimum stay from January 1 through March 15.