The Kite House Highlands, Newly listed on VRBO, an exquisite designer house with spectacular view

Live in an exquisite piece of artwork designed by famed modernist architect Jim Fox. The Kite House is designed to optimize spectacular views of Whiteside Mountain with cool summer breezes at 4500 feet. A photographer's paradise! Watch the light in the sky shift and cloud shadows roll across the Nantahala Forest valley with long-range mountain views from a 180 panorama on the back deck. Exceptionally unique modern home with light and airy floor plan brings a feeling of relaxation and restoration with views of the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains from every room. Conveniently located midway between Highlands and Cashiers, it's an easy 10 minute drive to be in the center of both towns. The home overlooks the majestic Whiteside Mountain, and is an easy drive to several popular hikes, waterfalls, and the locally owned boutiques, shops, and restaurants on Main Street Highlands. Great setting for family reunions, getaway with friends, retreats, and wedding groups. House is zoned to offer private spaces, while keeping everyone connected in the main living/dining/kitchen area. The views throughout the house are awe-inspiring looking out towards the Blue Ridge Mountains from every room in the house. Walls adorned with beautiful original artwork from around the world. Main level has two living rooms, chef's kitchen, dining table to seat 8-10 guests, wet bar, work desk, and sliding door access to deck. Lower level has game room/den, second kitchen with two bedrooms and private deck. -Main floor master bedroom offers king size bed, TV, en-suite with tub, shower, two toilets, bidet, vanity, spacious closet, sitting area, private balcony, main deck access -Main Floor Bedroom 2 offers queen size bed, en-suite with shower, toilet, TV, two closets, vanity, drawers, and sliding door access to main wrap-around deck -Lower Level Master Bedroom offers king size bed, en-suite with steam shower, vanity, closet, drawers, large TV, direct access to lower deck -Lower level bedroom -Three full size beds with en-suite, jetted bath tub, TV, direct access to lower deck, private work from home desk/office Amenities include: 2-storey stacked stone fireplace with gas log, chef's kitchen, gas BBQ grill, entertaining equipped, board game table with dozens of popular games, telescope, outdoor dining table, child's toy closet, bridal suite, and much more. Whole house available with exception of garage, utility spaces, and locked storage closets. Owner/Caretaker is available via phone, text, email, or scheduled visit Cowee Ridge is a gated community midway between Highlands and Cashiers. Cowee Ridge Road is a curvy single lane road that climbs 500 feet to the crest of Cowee Mountain. The neighborhood is quiet and friendly, with a 15mph speed limit. Guests are expected to be courteous and respectful of neighbors at all times. Please refer to the House Manual for HOA guidelines for sharing Cowee Ridge Road. Property is located 10 mins from Highlands and 10 minutes to Cashiers Parking for 6-8 cars, with covered parking for 2-3 vehicles Families with small children should always keep an attentive eye on kids around the property- Staircases, steep rock backyard, tall deck, etc present hazards to toddlers (and intoxicated adults). Guests are also responsible to abide by Bearwise recommendations for bear country. -Pets are allowed with prior approval and agreement of pet policy. -Small gatherings of up to 20 guests permitted with prior approval.