Outpost Inn

3.0 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for Outpost Inn

Lobby sitting area
Porch
Front of property
The Standard
The Grand

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
790 North 4th St, Highlands, NC, 28741
  • Highlands Dog Park
    4 min walk
  • Highlands Art Gallery
    6 min walk
  • Highlands Playhouse
    9 min walk

Room options

The Signature

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Petite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Owners Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Grand

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Terrace

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

The Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Highlands

When you a stay at Outpost Inn in Highlands, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Highlands Dog Park. .This boutique guesthouse is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Highlands Art Gallery and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Highlands Playhouse.

What's nearby

  • Cullasaja River Gorge - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Bascom Center for the Visual Arts - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Highlands Country Club - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bridal Veil Falls - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Dry Falls - 6 min drive - 6.6 km

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

Guesthouse in Highlands with free parking
Outpost Inn offers 15 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Stag Bar - Onsite bar.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Stag Bar

Family friendly

  • Separate living room

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV
  • Digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board

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

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 fire extinguisher

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

Outpost Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 244 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 244 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We certainly enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Outpost Inn in Highlands, NC. Our room was very cozy complete with working gas fireplace, flat screen TV, and updated bathroom. The bed was comfortable, but softer than some might want. The hosts were extremely friendly, helpful, and hospitable! The welcome glass of wine or beer was lovely, and complementary drip coffee and fresh banana bread every morning in the cozy lounge was lovely. We highly recommend this 'lodge' for anyone who enjoys rustic, eclectic ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for us and you have a great idea with this layout, but the planting materials in the parking area could have been moved somewhere else. Our windows so needed to be clean. The bathroom was beautiful! I loved the furnishings. Housecleaning was on top of it daily and our room smelled great. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very unique property. Grounds need some clean up, especially in the back parking lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

banks

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Albuquerque

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and cozy. Very good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

2/10 Terrible

Blanca

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in process
Beware of the check in process! They do not have a full time staff so front desk closes at 6pm. They never emailed or texted us the room number and door code as indicated. Its practically impossible to get someone after hours. Room was not clean at all - like they hadn't expected check in. Good location but not so great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Chris, duluth

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

10/10 Excellent

ellison

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Charles, Highlands Ranch

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible place. Dirty, no one spoke English.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good but AC needs better instructions
We loved the decor, the location and the bed itself was very comfortable however, we could not figure out the AC with the remote and it was 75 degrees most of the night so we did not sleep comfortably- we are used to cooler temps at night and are hot sleepers. I finally figured it out around 2am but at that point I had very little sleep and just wanted some air flow in the room. It wasn’t until I hit the “super” button on the remote that it began to cool off and I could rest comfortably though it took awhile to do so. Other than that, it was a unique and lovely place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Columbia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous and the lobby/outdoor seating was beyond charming and cool. The Innkeeper or owner was delightful and kept his guests in conversation over wine or coffee - depending the time of day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

CARL

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Outpost Inn is a great option within close proximity to downtown Highlands. The room was quaint and comfortable, a little more rustic than the expedia pictures portray, but lovely. Check out their website for a more accurate depiction. Staff is not typically onsite, but they are present at the sister property Highlands Mountain House if you need ice or other assistance. The Outpost has beautiful new cruiser bikes available that you can check out for a quick jaunt into town for coffee or dinner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Barry, Dellwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and location. Would be better if they posted instructions on how to keep the door locked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

misty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is meant for people needing a place to sleep and shower in a comfortable, clean environment. Quaint, no frills rooms with attached small bathrooms get the job done. The outdoor am ience is nice, but what makes it special is the congeniality of the owner. Great coffee bar and conversation. Truly a genuine good soul. The rooms were nice, but the experience was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is small. About 10 feet x 30 feet with a king sized bed. Loaded with nice amenities. Eclectic deco. Fire pits and comfy registration area. Excellent, cordial service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and comfortable room. Driveway to back parking lot is terrible. Not very nice to a low riding sports car. Front lot is great when available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a welcomed upgrade from the past, ownership has done a marvelous job and support staff was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Soong, charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Checking was easy,just by message .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

filomena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
unique concept. Each room is individually decorated. There is no front desk to check in with. You are given an access code to your door lock. Room was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yay
Stayed 1 night in May 2024