Fairview House Estate: Our Family Getaway in Highlands, NC

Fairview House Estate in Highlands, NC: a restored 1910 home near Main Street, plus waterfalls, Sunset Rock and why Highlands is so special.

Highlands, North Carolina

“This place has our hearts.” Fairview House Estate is a restored 1910 home near Main Street in Highlands, North Carolina, with room for the whole family and then some.

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About the estate

  • A piece of history. Built around 1910 as the Rice House, it later spent years as the Fairview Inn.
  • Room for everyone. Ten bedrooms and twelve baths, sleeping up to 22.
  • Walk to town. It’s close to Main Street’s shops, galleries and the Highlands Playhouse.
  • Space to gather. Big indoor and outdoor spaces for family dinners and slow mornings.
  • No pets. Leave the pups at home for this one.

Why Highlands is so special

  • Cool mountain air. Highlands sits high on a mountain plateau, so summers stay comfortable.
  • Waterfalls. Walk behind Dry Falls on a short paved path, and see Bridal Veil Falls right by the road.
  • Sunset Rock. A short hike from town to a big view over Highlands at sunset.
  • Whiteside Mountain. A roughly two-mile loop with dramatic cliff views.
  • Main Street. Boutiques, galleries, cafes and great restaurants, all walkable.

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Fairview House is available on Vrbo. Follow @fairviewhouseestate for a peek inside.

Packing for the mountains? Here’s my cabin weekend packing list.

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Fairview House Estate in Highlands, NC: a restored 1910 home near Main Street, plus waterfalls, Sunset Rock and why Highlands is so special.

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