About US
Welcome to Five Apple Farm — A Hidden Gem in Highlands, North Carolina
Just eight minutes from downtown Highlands and fifteen from Cashiers, Five Apple Farm is a rustic yet refined event venue and vacation spot nestled at the base of Shortoff Mountain. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate retreat, holiday celebration, or simply looking for a peaceful mountain escape, our property offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and modern comfort. Surrounded by sweeping mountain views, apple trees, and lush pasture, our mountain-chic cottages and outdoor amenities provide an unforgettable setting for any occasion.
Clustered Cottages
Presenting Our “Clustered Cottages”
Our three modern mountain chic cottages are fully equipped and inviting, with cozy fireplaces and spacious back decks with views of the property and surrounding mountains. They comfortably sleep up to 6 people.
Enjoy your first cup of coffee on the porch listening to the songbirds and your last moments of the day around a fire pit making smore’s and new friends.
See What Our Customers Have to Say
Amy Rogers2025-08-16 Wonderful trip! Such a beautiful spot. We will definitely be back Shannon Whitmire2025-08-15 We stayed here for my daughter’s rehearsal and wedding, and it truly made the weekend unforgettable. The wedding party was able to stay on-site in beautiful, well-appointed cottages that were spotless and stylish. The property layout was perfect for spending quality time with family and friends, both old and new. Everything was comfortable, convenient, and thoughtfully designed, making the entire experience far more than just a wedding day—it was a full weekend of memories. Highly recommend! Dianne Flood2025-08-09 What a fantastic place...the cottages are only 8 minutes from Highlands tucked away in a beautiful quiet wooded area which overlooks a horse pasture. The cottage itself was absolutely spotless, and every small detail was included to make this feel like home away from home - perfect for a romantic weekend or a group of friends/family. We'll definitely be back!! Charles Heller2025-07-26 Gorgeous cabin and property. Cant wait to return Jennifer Trew2025-07-21 We have stayed at Five Apple Farm 4 times over the last 5 years now. We absolutely love the serene landscape. The property is inviting and the perfect place to make memories as a family. We love the convenience of both Highlands and Cashiers. We can’t wait to visit again! Warren Arnold2025-06-27 Our family loves staying at Five Apple Farm every time we visit Highlands! We’ve enjoyed three stays in less than a year! The cleanliness of the cottages and grounds, location ‘just far enough’ away from town, and the fantastic hospitality of Gary and Melani, make each trip memorable! Lissette Penrod2025-03-20 Five Apple Farms was recommended by friends of ours and we agreed with their assessment…it was lovely!!! The cottage was warm and cozy, the beds were comfortable, it was spotless, and it was well appointed. The grounds were beautiful, and the kids loved the fire and the walking trails. I would recommend that you get an SUV or a four-wheel-drive because when we rented Chevy Traverse and it was a little spotty getting up the gravel hill when it was raining. We look forward to coming back again! Ashley Thaba2024-12-20 Five Apple Farm was such a hidden gem. It is far enough from the main road that it feels like a rustic retreat in the beautiful Highland mountains but close enough that we could be at most of the nearby places we needed to go to within 7-15 minutes. The house was stunning - a perfect blend of modern beauty mixed with the look of farmhouse with the wooden board walls. The bed was one of the coziest beds my husband and I had slept in!! And the house was so spacious! We actually walked in and there was a bedroom on the right and we assumed that was it until we turned around the corner and realized there was this high ceiling over the stone fireplace and up the stairs realized there were two more bedrooms. The house had a gorgeous little deck to sit out and look out over the mountains and even a little fire pit with chairs we could used but didn't have time because we were too busy enjoying all that the surrounding area had to offer with beautiful hikes and great restaurants. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this lovely place for your next weekend getaway!!! So refreshing! Rebeckah Macfie2024-10-29 We had a wonderful weekend at Five Apple Farm! We stayed at the Limbertwig cottage and it was perfect. Loved the decor, very clean, and it was well-appointed with all the essentials. Will for sure plan to stay here again and we are considering hosting our son’s rehearsal dinner at the event barn and reserving the cottages for the wedding weekend. One point to consider- the gravel driveway was a little soft in spots and my car struggled to make it up. I recommend a 4wheel drive or parking at the event barn.
Amenities
Fire Pit
Bocce ball
Disc golf
Bird watching
Charcoal grills
Hiking Trail on Site
Contact Us
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194 Shortoff Springs Rd.
Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 900-2121
fiveapplecottages@gmail.com
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