Fire Mountain Inn, Cabins & Treehouses
One of the most unique and spectacular mountaintop hideaways in America located a few miles outside of the village of Highlands, NC, secluded on hundreds of acres. At the highest point on Fire Mountain, at an elevation of over 4,000', sits a secluded mountaintop retreat composed of a sophisticated contemporary Inn, our private and intimate Treehouses and real mountaintop luxury Cabins, all with long range mountaintop views. The Inn, located at the highest point on Fire Mountain, is a modern day Inn inspired by contemporary art, sculpture, and an incredible physical setting of unsurpassed beauty. Each room and suite opens onto an expansive deck or terrace, offering exquisite long range views. The Treehouses are the most private and secluded accommodations of the Inn with magnificent views from your room and deck. True mountain intimacy hidden among the treetops of Fire Mountain. In the mountaintop Cabins you will find modern day luxury, hand-laid fireplaces made of native stone, hot tubs on decks, two person Jacuzzi tubs, fully equipped kitchens and pristine views framed by the Great Smoky Mountains. Fire Mountain is a mountaintop view retreat with mountain springs, streams, ponds, waterfalls and hiking trails, a most wonderful retreat from the outside world.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Asheville, NC (80 miles)
- Directions to property:
In order to assure privacy and a restful atmosphere for our guests ...the use of our hundreds of acres is reserved exclusively for registered guests... There are no signs to Fire Mountain... Our guests' privacy in our secluded and serene location is our highest priority... A detailed map to guide you to Fire Mountain will be included in your email confirmation package... Fire Mountain borders one of the four scenic highways into Highlands, North Carolina and is located a few miles outside of the village limits... You will simply turn off this scenic highway onto our own private road and all of the accommodations are one mile up on top of Fire Mountain... Our private road ends at Guest Services and Registration...
- Nearest major airport: Asheville, NC (AVL) 80 miles
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Inn, Treehouse, Cabin
- There are 15 guest accommodations (15 with private baths)
- Single occupancy rate is between $ 175.00 and $ 385.00
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 175.00 and $ 385.00
- The rate for each additional person is between $ 25.00 and $ 35.00
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities |
| Fireplace | Fridge |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Ironing Board |
| Microwave | Private entrance |
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| On Site | |
| Alarm clock | BBQ grill |
| Board games | Library |
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| Other Amenitites | |
| massage available | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 9:30
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area
- Lunch is available by special request for $begins at $20
- Dinner is available by special request for $begins at $50
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night minimum, certain holiday periods 3 - 5 nights)
- Smoking is allowed in limited areas (Outside certain accommodations. All are non-smoking inside)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets (Some dogs are allowed in certain Cabins with prior approval)
- Limitations on children staying (Children under 12 are welcome in Cabins.)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (A reservation deposit equal to 50% of your total charges is required to confirm and guarantee your reservation.)
- Check in time is Noon - 7:30 pm and Check out time is Noon
- Cancellations:
No refunds are given for late arrivals or early departures. For cancellations made 30 days prior to your arrival we will happliy return your funds, less a $50 processing fee per reserved accommodation. After that no refund is possible regardless of the reason.
Discounts available:| | 10% | 5 or 6 nights | Minimum stay: 5 days |
| | 15% | 7 nights or longer | Minimum stay: 7 days |
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Hiram Wilkinson & Mathew Gillen
- The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Movie Theater, National/State parks, Nature area, Biltmore House, Smoky Mountain Railroad, Blue Ridge Parkway, White Water Rafting, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Performing Theater, Picnic area, River, Ski area
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bird watching, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, massage available, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts, Whitewater Rafting
Highlands Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Highlands, North Carolina.