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Outpost Inn

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Highlands with free parking

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The Standard | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
Porch
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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The Signature | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Signature

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Petite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Petite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Owners Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Owners Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Grand | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Grand

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Terrace | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Terrace

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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The Studio | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Studio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Standard | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

The Standard

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
790 North 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Highlands Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Dry Falls - 7 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Dog Pub - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Old Edwards Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rib Shack - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Buck's Coffee Cafe - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Outpost Inn

Boutique guesthouse in the business district
Take advantage of a terrace, a firepit, and a garden at Outpost Inn. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 50-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Stag Bar

Family friendly

  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Chandler Inn Highlands
Chandler Inn
Chandler Highlands
The Wells Hotel
The Chandler Inn
Outpost Inn Highlands
Outpost Inn Guesthouse
Outpost Inn Guesthouse Highlands

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Outpost Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Outpost Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Outpost Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 25 (subject to availability).

Where is Outpost Inn located?

Situated in the historical district, this boutique guesthouse is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Dog Park. Highlands Art Gallery and Highlands Playhouse are also within 10 minutes.

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Outpost Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 147 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 259 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel and its location on Lygon Street. Close to so many dining options Cool, trendy vibe in hote and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Outpost is a very nice property very close to town of cashiers. Love how its decorated, gives cozy mountain vibes. No real amenities or views, but convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friend and I stayed at the Outpost for a night when in town for a music event. We couldn't have been happier with the vibe of the entire place, the cleanliness, staff, offerings, convenience, and overall comfort level. The rooms are stylishly decorated with an eclectic assortment of cool decorative and functional items ranging from native american culture to modern art to music. The lobby is one of the neatest things about the Outpost Inn. When we walked in there the morning after our stay, we could not believe the vibe. It's just the coolest space to hang out with vinyl, a cone fireplace burning and space to chill. Not to mention a coffee bar where you can get all kinds of drinks. As guests, we received a free drip coffee and banana bread. It was SO cozy and had such a great vibe, we didn't want to leave. We will surely be returning over the summer! Thanks for a wonderful and comfy getaway spot!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property within walkable distance to all the downtown excitement!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the Outpost Inn! We have stayed there twice, and would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Focus on customer comfort. Rooms well maintained and polite room cleaning staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quaint private room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Property

Beautiful place and they did an amazing job on the renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quick drive to everything, unique and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Clarence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very good 2 night stay. Our only suggestion is to add a thinner pillow option in the rooms. Loved the fire pits, bed comfort, water pressure, convenience to town, and nice folks working there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the stay was great. The people were fantastic and inviting. They were also super friendly and eager to help. Overall a great experience. The fire pit amenities were fun. Very enjoyable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room accommodations were new and very clean. The overall facility was nicely decorated and very comfortable. Hard to describe the place but I really enjoyed staying there and relaxing. I will definitely stay again. The location is a couple blocks from downtown, easy drive, or bikes were available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect getaway location!

This is the perfect place to stay right in downtown highlands for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was absolutely something out of a magazine! The staff was pleasant, friendly and super helpful. 10/10 would recommend and we will def be back to stay here on the next visit to Highlands, NC.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adorable unique inn. Only complaint is the lighting in the room-not enough of it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Adorable comfortable rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shellie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little hotel

Great stay near shopping district.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
it was nice feel to the fire place with adding the marshmallow was nice touch
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cozy and comfy with a wellness vibe. Loved the extra touches such gourmet coffee, sage and palo santo sticks for smudging and incense.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place to stay! Updated and only minutes from Highlands shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great furnishings, so much character! Beds and sheets super comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023