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XL Treehouse on 7 Trees with Bridge & Platforms - The Hylo
- 9 Guests
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Beds
- 2 Bathrooms
The Hylo is our biggest, most playful treehouse at Highlands Treehouse Retreat, made for families and groups. It sleeps up to 6 adults and 3 kids with 2 bedrooms, a bunk room and a Murphy bed located in a bright open-air living area upstairs.
1 King; 2 Queen; 3 Twin Bunks
9 Guests
2 Full Bathrooms; 1 Outdoor Shower
1,100 sqft interior/1,100 sqft decks
Kids get a hidden playroom and a speaker tube for secret chats, while adults can relax on nets, cross the swaying bridge, or climb to the crow’s nest for mountain views. End the day with the hot tub, fire pit, and plenty of outdoor space to gather.
We welcome pets! Fee is $160 per pet, with a maximum of 2 pets.
Reserve early — stay flexible.
Your getaway shouldn't come with stress. At Highlands Treehouse Retreat, every booking includes a one-time complimentary date change (e-credit valid anytime, requested up to 14 days before arrival). The e-credit equals the value of your stay and may be applied toward a future reservation. Any price difference will apply based on selected dates and prevailing rates.
Plus, cancel 28+ days out and get 50% back, automatically.
Highlights
Parking
Pets welcome
Wireless Broadband Internet
Pictures
Amenities
Pool and spa facilities
Outdoor hot tub, Shared dry sauna
Parking and facilities
Gated community, Parking, Private porch, Shared playground
Policies
Accessible 24/7, Children are welcome, Pets allowed, Wheelchair inaccessible
Kitchen and dining
BBQ gas, Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Kitchen stove, Kitchenette, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Toaster, Vacuum cleaner
Location features
Mountain
Bathroom and laundry
Bed linen, Blow dryer, Clothes dryer, Essentials, Shower, Washing machine
Heating and cooling
Air conditioning, Fireplace, General heating
Entertainment
TV cable
Internet and office
Wireless Broadband Internet wireless
Home safety
Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke detector
House Rules
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Wheelchair inaccessible
Check-in: 04:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Location
4483 Gold Mine Rd, Macon County, United States
From Franklin, NC
- Take US-64 E / NC-28 toward Highlands
- Stay on Highlands Rd (ignore GPS shortcut via Peeks Creek Rd — narrow & rough)
- Turn right onto Gold Mine Rd
- Continue straight — pavement becomes gravel
- Follow for ~10 minutes to the Highlands Treehouse Retreat gate
- Follow signs to your treehouse parking
From Highlands, NC
- Take US-64 W (Franklin Rd)
- Turn left onto Gold Mine Rd
- Continue straight (~10 min, includes gravel section)
- Arrive at Highlands Treehouse Retreat gate → follow signs
Quick Tips
- 4WD recommended (gravel + weather conditions)
- Arrive before dark if possible
- Download GPS offline (limited service)
Rates
Our rates may vary day-by-day. Please select a period to see the exact price for your stay.
Policy and notes
Payment Schedule
100% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.
Remaining balance: Due later
Cancellation Policy
50% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 28 day(s) before arrival or earlier.
0% refundable if canceled after.
Security deposit
A pre-authorization of €217 is held on 1 day(s) before arrival and voided on 7 day(s) after departure
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