Heinrich -Mill Creek Cottage

Heinrich -Mill Creek Cottage

Heinrich -Mill Creek Cottage

3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Sleeps 6 Highlands

Main Level - Main Bedroom

1 King

Main Level - Guest Bedroom

1 Queen

Upstairs - Main Bedroom

1 King

You don’t have to choose between the serenity of a luxurious mountain retreat and the convenience of an in-town location. Both can be yours at Mill Creek Cottage. This newly furnished three-bedroom, three-bath home is nestled in a wooded setting beside the soothing waters of Mill Creek. Yet the fine shops and restaurants of downtown Highlands are just a five-minute walk from your front door. Enjoy the sophistication and stimulation of this exquisite mountain town, then unwind in your hot tub overlooking the creek. Mill Creek Cottage is fully equipped and furnished. Just bring your suitcase and toothbrush, and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime. Read the traveler reviews below and see for yourself!

Main level has a Master bedroom suite with a King-sized Bed and a guest bedroom with a Queen bed. Beyond the bedrooms, the home opens up into a greatroom with vaulted ceilings, a gas log stone fireplace, updated kitchen and dining, and access to a screened-in porch and grill deck overlooking the creek. Upstairs is a second Master Suite with a King-sized bed and its own luxurious private bathroom.
A short walk down the hill marked with stepping stones will bring you to the lower deck where a hot tub awaits just above the bank of the creek, overlooking the water and the firepit area that sits below.

*This is an animal friendly (DOGS ONLY) property. Pets must be approved and a pet fee is required.*

[All of the homes managed by Highlands Vacation Rentals have wifi internet access(speeds may vary based on different providers), basic kitchenware & dishes, linens provided, and a starter set of amenities including: 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom + A set of personal shampoo, conditioner, hand & body soap (also per bathroom), 2 paper towel rolls, a few kitchen trash bags, a kitchen sponge, some dish soap and a couple of dishwasher and laundry detergent pods. ]

** Please be advised that the Convenience fee is the credit card processing fee for the reservation. If you wish to avoid this fee, you may still place your reservation but will need to call the office at 828-526-9999 and pay by echeck **

Essentials

  • Bed Linens
  • Linens Provided
  • Extra Pillows & Blankets
  • Towels
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Shampoo
  • Free Wifi
  • Air Conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Living Room
  • Kitchen
  • Private Entrance
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Dining table
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Electric Cooktop

Home Safety

  • Smoke Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher

Leisure

  • Antiquing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Outlet Shopping
  • Shopping
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching

Local

  • Hospital

Sports

  • Fishing
  • Fishing - Fly
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Ice Skating
  • Mountaineering
  • Rock Climbing
  • Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Swimming
  • Water Tubing
  • Whitewater Rafting

Themes

  • Family

Entertainment

  • Satellite or Cable
  • Television
  • Smart TV

Facility

  • Free Parking
  • Limited Parking

Outdoor

  • Garden or Backyard
  • Uncovered Deck
  • Outdoor Firepit
  • Screened-in Porch

Logistics

  • Long Term Stays Allowed

Location

  • Downtown
  • Water/River View
  • Walk-to-Town

Pool & Spa

  • Hot Tub

Fireplaces

  • Indoor Gas Fireplace

Outdoor Grill

  • Gas Grill
LEAVE A REVIEW
August 8, 2025 - Manual Entry

Guest Post-Stay Survey

by Jeffrey B

excellent

July 11, 2025 - Manual Entry

Guest Post-Stay Survey

by Dan A

Great, as always. My only recommendation, (purely aesthetic) is to update the downstairs master bathroom and the owner plans to do that next. We love Mill Creek Heinrich!

June 24, 2025 - Manual Entry

Guest Post-Stay Survey

by Kyle J

Happy with the personalized touch at all points.

June 9, 2025 - Manual Entry

Guest Post-Stay Survey

by Vicki L

Everything was perfect!

May 28, 2025 - Manual Entry

Guest Post-Stay Survey

by Sam R

Great! Lauren is super.

May 4, 2025 - VRBO

VRBO Review

by Candice E

My sisters and I stayed here for a girls weekend. We loved walking in and having the lights on, and everything looked very clean and welcoming. It rained a lot during our weekend so we did not attempt to walk to town, but I think it would be walkable if you have the right shoes. In between rain showers, we did use the hot tub and it worked very well. Even though there are houses on either side, this property feels very private. We enjoyed photographing nature down by the creek, but we did not get to use the fire pit. The decor is very nice and we enjoyed the screened porch so we could be outside even when it was raining. Everything we needed, we found in the house. Very well stocked. Communication with the rental company was easy, they texted and were very responsive,

Hi Candice, thank you so much for your thoughtful review. I'm so pleased to hear that you and your sisters had an enjoyable girls' weekend at our property, despite the rainy weather. It's great that you were able to make use of the amenities like the hot tub and take advantage of the private and scenic setting. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope you'll consider staying with us again in the future!

March 18, 2025 - Manual Entry

Guest Post-Stay Survey

by Bill R
December 22, 2024 - Website

AWESOME!

by Emily Edmondson

Such a special place! Mill Creek Cottage is cozy and comfortable with fireside seating, large bedrooms, luxurious bedding/towels/bath products. The porches, firepit and hot tub spoil the guests as well as the privacy, yet still walking distance to Main Street. Five stars isn’t enough!

May 4, 2024 - Guestbook

Guestbook Entry

by Jim, Amy and Mona Lisa

When we need a breal from "the city" our favorite place is the Highlands, NC location. Accidentally & Thankfully we found a place called Mill Creek Cottage - Heinrich. Such a beautiful home in a beautiful setting, you can't beleive you're only two blocks from Main Street.Savor the soothing sounds of the creek while thinking the view is from a treehouseand enjoy the relaxation as it grows each day! Wow!!

Thank you for sharing such a special place. We are leaving with hearts that are rested and full!Can't wait for a return trip!!!

 

April 26, 2024 - VRBO

VRBO Review - "Best Case"

by Bill R
Thank you

 

April 14, 2024 - VRBO

VRBO Review - "Great Family Weekend"

by Amanda W

We loved the coziness and convenience of this cabin, but what ultimately sold our children was the amazing creekside area! They played for hours.

January 2, 2024 - VRBO

VRBO Review - "Convenient Location and Lovely setting"

by Robin S

We loved everything about this place. The location was perfect — walkable to town — and the setting was quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be back!

November 25, 2023 - Manual Entry

Wonderful, as always!

by Shannon N.

This was a beautiful home, located only blocks from town. I was able to walk to shops several times without driving my car during the daytime. The home was clean and cozy and my family loved it so very much. We hope to stay here again! I highly recommend this rental and the rental agency!

July 14, 2023 - VRBO

VRBO Review

by Catherine

Beautiful home in the woods. It was perfect for me and my family. Everything about it was great!

September 12, 2022 - Website

Review from Sara

by Sara
August 2, 2022 - Website

Review from Carey

by Carey
June 19, 2022 - Website

Review from Erica

by Erica
Amazing experience. Very clean upon arrival! Our property provided every amenity possible and the location was excellent! We felt very at home.Worked through travel agent
May 23, 2022 - Website

Review from Julia

by Julia
Everything was great.
April 11, 2022 - Website

Review from Lee

by Lee
We had a wonderful experience at 128 Mill Creek cottage. It was beautiful, clean and it had a wonderful view.They were very friendly and took care of all our needs.
April 1, 2022 - Website

Review from Meredith

by Meredith
November 21, 2021 - Website

Review from Judith

by Judith
October 13, 2021 - Website

Review from Robert

by Robert
Beautiful home well appointed and organized!Extremely organized with excellent communication and follow up! Thank you so much!
October 4, 2021 - Website

Review from Elena

by Elena
September 27, 2021 - Website

Review from Ellen

by Ellen

Excellent, timely communication!!!

September 3, 2021 - Website

Review from Charles

by Charles
August 22, 2021 - Website

Review from Dan

by Dan

We love Mill Creek Heinrich. Beautiful and cozy. Easy walk to town. Dog friendly.The ladies are very friendly and helpful.

July 12, 2021 - Website

Review from Mary

by Mary
Fantastic! My family and I thoroughly enjoy the beauty of the property and the decor of the cottage; the amenities provided, the spacious areas for meals, conversations, playing board games and just relaxing. My great niece and nephew refer to the lawn down on Mill Creek as the Magic Garden. The walk to town location makes it ideal for going shopping and/or to lunch and dinner at the many excellent restaurants available. Waking up to the sounds of birds chirping and the water babbling down Mill Creek while looking out at the beauty of the trees and natural shrubs is simply wonderful.David and Lori Bee and the staff in the Highlands Vacation Rentals office have always been most accommodating when it comes to scheduling our vacation,. I recommend them to friends who ask about short-term rentals in Highlands.
May 23, 2021 - Website

Review from Allison

by Allison

Very clean , beautiful propertyGreat fast communication before and during our stay

May 2, 2021 - Website

Review from Jessica

by Jessica

Loved the location, could walk everywhere -into town, local parks, or nature trails/hikes. Plenty of space and room and loved feeling like we were a world away yet so close to everything. The accommodations were perfect! Thank you so much for making our vacation perfect!Very professional, detailed and everything was thought of for our vacation.

April 22, 2021 - Website

Review from Debbie

by Debbie
Fantastic getaway. Wonderful house and setting was so peaceful. Exactly what we were looking for.All were wonderful. Great service and so easy to deal with.your staff was so accommodating. Thanks for a great experience.
April 1, 2021 - Website

Review from Jason

by Jason
March 26, 2021 - Website

Review from Melissa

by Melissa
It was a nice home and a wonderful location!They were nice
March 4, 2021 - Website

Review from Harley

by Harley
Best Highlands location ever! This cottage is in an amazing location. It is only a very short walk to town and restaurants, but you feel like you are in the woods when you are at the cottage. The cottage is exactly as advertised. It is wonderfully stocked and very nicely furnished. Both master baths are very nice. The kitchen is more spacious than most, and the house appears to have been renovated in the not-too-distant past. he screened in deck is amazing, we enjoyed the spa, and adjacent creek adds to the ambiance. There are also hiking trails nearby -- you can take an easy hike all the way to Mirror lake. We have been to Highlands many times, and this is clearly our favorite location.
January 14, 2021 - Website

Review from Tracy

by Tracy
January 2, 2021 - Website

Review from Gavin

by Gavin
December 27, 2020 - Website

Review from James

by James
Loved it. House was cozy and the decor was nice. We will definitely consider for future trips.All good.
December 16, 2020 - Website

Review from Meredith

by Meredith
Peaceful mountain stay with easy walk to town Well appointed house with great separation of space - everyone had their own en suite. Fully stocked and very comfortable.
December 6, 2020 - Website

Review from Michael

by Michael

always great

November 29, 2020 - Website

Review from Cheryl

by Cheryl
Our stay was perfect. We felt very safe in these trying COVID times. It was nice to get away from home and a change of scenery Without feeling worried. Will definitely visit again!!I loved the texts we received prior to and upon our arrival. We always knew you were close if we needed you !
July 6, 2020 - Website

Review from Mike S

by Mike S
Highlands summer vacation The property was very clean, nice bedrooms and kitchen, great screened in porch, outdoor area with fire pit close to small stream was very peaceful, and location is close to town. Everything we expected for a nice relaxing vacation.
June 3, 2020 - Website

Review from Greg

by Greg

Our family along with out dog had a fantastic time. We hope to rent this property again in the future. Communication and check in/check out were great!

March 3, 2020 - Website

Review from Sandra

by Sandra
The decor was very similar to our home on Lake Lanier. So, it was easy to immediately relax and enjoy the cozy environment. Our host/hostess anticipated our every need. A very delightful experience. Thank you!We arrived after a light snow. Marie met us at the property. She grabbed a snow shovel and cleared the entry as best she could. Then she left and purchased salt granules to melt the snow. Very responsive and cheerful to our every need. Excellent experience!
March 2, 2020 - Website

Review from Sandra

by Sandra
Highlands Getaway charming; all amenities; perfectly lighted (easy reading); beautiful setting/scenery; would not hesitate to recommend or stay again. Just perfect getaway!
November 29, 2019 - Website

Review from Mary

by Mary
November 17, 2019 - Website

Review from Tonya

by Tonya
November 5, 2019 - Website

Review from Claude

by Claude
October 27, 2019 - Website

Review from Mary

by Mary

Love this house will definitely rent again! Some of the windows would not open some would not lock and some handles were loose prompting us not to try to open to enjoy the weather. Love the new keyless entry!All questions answered timely

October 17, 2019 - Website

Review from Linda

by Linda
This is my 6th year staying at Mill Creek Cottage. We love being able to walk to town.I have worked with Lori and David Bee for many years and they are top notch.
September 28, 2019 - Website

Review from John

by John
Great property, house had everything needed for a month stay. Wanted to stay there next year, but already taken!Very helpful. Responded immediately to problems and questions.
September 19, 2019 - Website

Review from Patricia

by Patricia
Loved every minute! 128 Mill Creek is definitely a do-over!
September 12, 2019 - Website

Review from Tommy

by Tommy
It was a very comfortable house. We enjoyed the front porch, back porch, grilling & dinning in, and building a fire by the creek. The location was very nice to be secluded in a mountain setting a couple of blocks off Main Street.Everyone at HVR was very responsive & helpful.
August 5, 2019 - Website

Review from Jean

by Jean

The property was great, very relaxing, clean, and overall a wonderful experience!!The team was responsive when I had questions and a pleasure to deal with. Thank you

July 20, 2019 - Website

Review from Matt

by Matt
July 13, 2019 - Website

Review from William

by William

Great week

July 6, 2019 - Website

Review from Mary

by Mary

Anytime I've had a question, the team has responded in an efficient and timely manner.

June 2, 2019 - Website

Review from Susan

by Susan
Thank you for a lovely stay!!!Everything was handled perfectly!! Thank you!!
January 5, 2019 - Website

Review from Mark

by Mark

The whole team was very helpful and competent.

December 5, 2018 - Website

Review from Michael

by Michael
November 15, 2018 - Website

Review from Allison

by Allison
October 26, 2018 - Website

Review from Jessica

by Jessica
We absolutely loved our stay at Mill Creek Cottage. The location was perfectly situated within walking distance of downtown. The cottage was warm and cozy and the amenities were very nice. We loved the hot tub and fire pit and the creek that ran behind the house. We would definitely book this house again and we will refer our friends!Mindy was very nice to work with. She texted me before we arrived and made sure we knew how to check-in.
October 19, 2018 - Website

Review from Dale

by Dale
August 27, 2018 - Website

Review from Diane

by Diane
Perfect!Easy to work with. Very efficient and kind.
July 3, 2018 - Website

Review from Kelly

by Kelly

I cannot wait to return!!Little issues that cropped up on my trip - like the pilot light on fire place going out- were addressed immediately. All of my questions were answered promptly.

June 28, 2018 - Website

Review from Mary

by Mary
The cottage and grounds are magical! We are looking forward to returning next year! Location is ideal. Easy walking distance to downtown shops and restaurants. Wonderful amenities. Lovely indoor and outdoor entertainment areas. Everything we could possibly need in a vacation home!Both David and Lori were extremely gracious. They answered all of our questions in a timely manner. When we had a service request, both came to the property and took care of it immediately.
June 6, 2018 - Website

Review from W. Robert

by W. Robert
March 8, 2018 - Website

Review from Trey

by Trey
Absolutely perfect in every way!!! Such a beautiful cottage with a gorgeous mountain creek running through the backyard. It had all of the amenities of staying at a luxury hotel, with all the privacy and space of staying at a residence. We will definitely be back!!!
February 22, 2018 - Website

Review from Steve

by Steve
September 2025
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