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Cabin / Cottage in Franklin, The Rusty Nail
A completely Shabby Chic Tiny Home with Rusty Tin throughout. Antiques placed inside for purchase. Shabby but all is in perfect new condition. Play all day and come home to comfort! Nine mile beautiful drive to Highlands, NC. Thirty five miles to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Ideal for couples, adventurers , brewery lovers and hikers! Spend time at the Fire Pit after a day of sightseeing or hiking , cook on the grill, sit on the small front porch and drink wine/coffee in Adirondack Rockers

River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands Trout Fishing
This romantic retreat on the CULLASAJA RIVER will have you swooning for your love and wanting to stay longer. Nestled in a picturesque valley at higher elevations with views of the lower gorge and the Cullasaja river rapids as your playground, the open floor plan and abundant windows feel like treehouse. Romantic is just the beginning as you sleep with views of the moon and stars over your bed in 1 of 2 Master Bedrooms. Or choose the 2nd enormous suite downstairs for more views of the river.

THE CANOPY: Single-Level Sky Valley Home w/ Sauna
Squirrel away with your family and friends at The Canopy! Minutes from Highlands, Sky Valley Resort, and area adventures (ziplining, hiking, snowtubing, golf, food/wine tours). Our home features spacious open-plan living to enjoy time together or find a quiet nook for yourself. Relax on our porches or gazebo (w/firepit), and watch out for cheeky deer wandering through! Enjoy those canopy views with a book in hand or wind down in our private sauna and wellness room after exploring the mountains.

Honey Bee Hideaway | Views + Deck + Close to Town
Welcome to Honey Bee Hideaway! Our sweet home got its name because of our passion for harvesting honey from our bee farm located in Georgia. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands. We are also just 1 mile from Glen Falls (a MUST see) & close to many trails & waterfalls. HBH has everything that you'll need for your getaway: *kitchen appliances & gadgets *5 smart TVs *fast Wifi *back & front porches w/ rockers for relaxing *grand stone fireplace for those cold nights! *Weber gas grill

Cabin I Private hiking trails | Hot Tub I Sauna
Welcome to your private mountain escape in Lake Toxaway, NC! This 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin is a one-of-a-kind retreat, offering breathtaking sunset views, a peaceful wooded setting, and unique architectural details. Unwind in the hot tub under the stars, relax in the sauna, challenge your partner to air hockey, or cozy up by the fire pit—all while enjoying the beauty of nature. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to 3 miles of private hiking trails, perfect for exploring the great outdoors!

The Extra House
We have a comfortable Extra House we call it. Extra cozy extra cute Extra House. The house is right on the Tallulah River in Towns County. There is fishing/swimming hole about 100 ' up river and a waterfall up a trail behind the Big House about a 30 minute hike up and back. Longer if you jump in the falls. Trout fishing out the door and 6 miles of fishing along the main road. We have a 250' zipline into a swiming pond or get off before the water. Lots of hiking trails and waterfalls.

Cabin/relax to raging rapids/hiking trail/secluded
RELAX at Bearfoot Falls! private and peaceful, up in the mountain, nestled amongst national forestry, creeks and water rapids in back yard! Open the windows and listen to the sound of running water! Hiking trails right out of the backyard to beautiful water falls! Indoor fireplace, outdoor gas fire table on screened in porch and outdoor fire pit! NO CHILDREN UNDER 12 no pets, pet fee will be applied for service dogs and only upon review. 25 mins to Highlands! FB Page @BEARFOOTFALLS

Franklin A-Frame with Hot Tub and Mountain Views
Escape to this stylish mountain retreat featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Relax on the spacious deck or soak in the private hot tub while taking in breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stay connected with high-speed internet, perfect for work or streaming during your stay. Ideally located for adventure: just 8 minutes to Downtown Franklin, 30 minutes to Highlands, 1 hour to Asheville, and close to countless hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, and more!

Par’s Heavenly Highlands Generator! Winter Ready!
This home is full of light and love! It has two bedrooms with a queen in each and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Two bathrooms with walk in showers. Beautiful kitchen ready to cook and bake. The deck is the perfect spot for outdoor meals or a relaxing book, while secluded in Laurels and the sound of a mountain spring. It is an easy stroll to Main Street. Par’s Heavenly Highlands is my dream home! Come visit! Marsha (most folks call me Par:)

Walk-to-Downtown Retreat | Creekside + Hot Tub
Perfect get away, this 820-sq-ft creekside cabin blends 1950s charm with modern comforts—two queen bedrooms, a bright kitchen, and a relaxed living room. Step onto the back porch or creekside patio for slow mornings and sunset chats, then wander 5 minutes to downtown Clayton for dinner, craft drinks, and dessert. Afterward, slip into the hot tub under the stars. Trails, waterfalls, whitewater, and Black Rock Mountain vistas are minutes away.

Barndominium in the Nantahala National Forest
This newly built mountain home is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood bordering the Nantahala National Forest but just a ten-minute drive from downtown Franklin. Enjoy slow mornings on the wrap around deck while you take in the beautiful mountain views. Spend your days hiking, biking or fly fishing the numerous nearby trails and rivers. Then wrap up a perfect ending to your day in the hot tub or around a crackling fire watching the sunset.

Amazing Lakefront home with private NEW dock
Relax with your whole crew in a peaceful, secluded house right on the lake. Spend the days paddling around in the supplied canoes, jumping off the dock into the crystal clear water and floating to your hearts content. The only sounds you will hear is the waterfall across the way and the streams that run on each side of the house. In the evenings enjoy dinner on the deck, drinks by the fire pit, and relaxing in the hot tub.
Popular amenities for Highlands house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Peaceful Mountain at Sapphire Valley

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Keowee Key Luxury Condo - Stunning Views!

Cozy mountain retreat w/ backyard & BBQ

Luxury Cabin/Hot Tub & Heated Pool/Walk Downtown

Lake Life House-Pet Friendly-Stunning Lake View!

Resort Amenities-Hot Tub- Game Room - Pet Friendly

Creekside Hideaway
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Cozy Mountain Hideaway-Pet Friendly & No Ext Fees

The Red House: Panoramic Views and Walk to Town

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Huge Views, Outdoor Tub, Fire Pit, Close to Town!

Highlands Cottage on Mirror Lake! 5 mins to town!

Beautiful Cashiers cabin nestled in the woods

Luxury Privacy & Waterfall on The River. 3br/3.5ba

Autumn Ridge
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Stag Ridge - Luxury Highlands Escape

Panoramic Mtn Views, Fire Pit & Wine Cellar

Eagles Nest w/Hot Tub / Clayton Ga

Mountain Gem Hideaway/dog friendly/mountain views

Creekside Cottage with Mountain Views

Winsome Guest house in Trillium-Cashiers/Highlands

sunset view, hot tub, wood firepit, lawn for games

Riverfront Escape | Sauna | Private Trails
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | G$62,810 GYD | G$61,973 GYD | G$57,576 GYD | G$60,716 GYD | G$65,532 GYD | G$71,394 GYD | G$75,582 GYD | G$73,279 GYD | G$73,279 GYD | G$73,069 GYD | G$71,604 GYD | G$68,044 GYD |
| Avg. temp | 3°C | 5°C | 8°C | 13°C | 17°C | 21°C | 23°C | 22°C | 19°C | 13°C | 8°C | 4°C |
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Highlands vacation rentals start at G$27,218 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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110 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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40 properties have a dedicated workspace

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110 of Highlands vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Highlands rentals

4.9 Average rating
Highlands stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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