At Highlander Mountain House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chattahoochee National Forest. 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 travelers.
The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Highlands Biological Station - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Highlands Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 84 min drive
Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP) - 118 min drive
Restaurants
The Pizza Place - 2 min walk
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 10 min drive
Oak Steakhouse - 9 min drive
The Ugly Dog Public House - 5 min walk
Highlander Mountain House & The Ruffed Grouse Tavern - 1 min walk
About this property
Highlander Mountain House
At Highlander Mountain House, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chattahoochee National Forest. 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 travelers.
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
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, up to 40 lbs per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free covered onsite 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 lobby
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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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
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
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 40 lbs 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 onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Highlander Mountain House like?
Highlander Mountain House is a short 1-minute walk from Nantahala National Forest and 3 minutes' walk from Highlands Playhouse. Travelers recommend the inn for its walkable location.
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Reviews
Highlander Mountain House Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The restaurant served delicious meals in a cozy setting, offering a great dining experience. (20 reviews)
Perfect location! Great, helpful staff, Sara was awesome!
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2026
Great/stay staff took care of room . Right in town! Clean
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2026
Had a great time and perfect location downtown.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2026
Incredible staff, professional friendliness really made my stay special!
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2026
Property was very clean and reasonably priced. Staff was extremely friendly, both in the checking area and the restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2026
Love love love this wonderful place!! Best friendliest staff, awsm clean cute rooms, great food , great music , great Service !! Relaxing atmosphere inside & out! It’s always my favorite go too in highlands fir years now!! Tell them Cindy sent you!! Enjoy!! They will not disappoint…❤️❤️❤️
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2026
Very attentive staff. Great location…walkable to everything in town! Loved the personal aspects!
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2026
Cute room with very friendly staff!
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2026
I liked the atmosphere, design and restaurant dinner. Lunch and breakfast could be better
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8/10 Very good
May 25, 2026
Great location - although lots of stairs if that's an issue. The property is beautiful and within easy walking distance to downtown Highlands. The lobby and bar looked really nice, and we were looking forward to coming back from dinner and grabbing a cocktail, and just hanging out, but were told at 730pm that there was a private party and that those areas were closed off to guests. I don't think I have ever heard of closing the lobby to guests - pretty disappointing.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 30, 2025
great place to stay; clean room; pleasant staff; we stayed at the bunkhouse with a balcony.... ate some of our meals on the balcony and had some quiet time
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
Kind and helpful staff
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
The rooms are kind of small but the location and service make up for it.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
Such a wonderful experience. It was so cozy and everyone was so welcoming.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2025
Perfect location!
The location is perfect for a trip to Highlands. All of shops and restaurants on main street are an easy walk!
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
We had a great one night stay for a wedding! Loved the place and the room and staff were excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2023
Great location with good rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2025
The hotel was just what I needed. Comfortable, inviting, interesting. The staff was exceptional. I enjoyed my stay.
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8/10 Very good
Dec 13, 2025
The room was spotless and staff were great. Just very disappointed that we couldn’t enjoy the fireplace and restaurant due to a wedding
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
We enjoyed our stay at the Highlander Mountain Home -spending our 25th anniversary there. We hope to return soon. Sarah was delightful and attentive. She provided answers to all of our questions. We had enjoyable conversations with the restaurant manager (and learned of her family’s long history in the community) as well as the staff members - Maggie, Abbie and Graham. The location was perfectly situated in the middle of town. Highlands is a wonderful community with gorgeous nature surrounding it.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 17, 2025
The room temperature was very comfortable and clean. We loved it!
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
We had a wonderful stay ! The rooms are very safe quiet and cozy. The staff was amazing. Everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious. All the shopping was within walking distance so the location is perfect . We will be back next year !
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 4, 2024
For the area it is an appropriately nice stay:) you have to appreciate the historic structure and experience.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2024
It has a great location and was very clean.
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8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
Quaint, comfortable, convenient to all of downtown Highlands