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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

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

In Town Highlands Sweet Spot for Two; one queen
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish, and private space located just 3 blocks from Main Street, in downtown Highlands. Small, but perfect cottage for couples with lots of special touches such as, tile bath with heated floor and bidet, new Sealy cushion firm mattress with all cotton bedding, TV in BR, new leather furniture, 50” TV, DirectTV streaming, work table, fully equipped kitchen stainless appliances, rocking chair front porch, separate patio, charcoal grill, small fire cauldron.

Huge Views, Outdoor Tub, Fire Pit, Close to Town!
Perched at 4,200' high and under 10 minutes to downtown Highlands and Cashiers, this easily accessed, light filled, cabin offers massive, year-round, long range views of Whiteside &Rock Mountains from every room of the house as well as from our expansive decks! -10 Minutes to Downtown Highlands (shopping, dining, art culture) -8 Minutes to Cashiers Crossroads (Whiteside brewery, coffee, shopping) -5 Minutes to Whiteside Mountain trailhead -15 Minutes to Lake Glenville (Boat Rentals!)

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!

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!

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!

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:)

Closest to Highlands Main St. And Old Edwards Inn
The closest AirBnB to Main Street in Highlands N.C. The house is on Harris Lake and Main Street is 2 blocks away. This Three Bedroom/two bath house is located a short walk to Sunset Rock and the Highlands Botanical Gardens. Enjoy relaxing in front of a gas fireplace, with numerous comforts of home like, a fully equipped kitchen huge wrap around deck with lake views. All new large screen TV's and updated kitchen and bathrooms. Dog-friendly.

Spacious, In-Town Hideaway - Easy Walk to Town
Our home is a comfortable, private hideaway basically in the middle of the town of Highlands. While the neighborhood feels like a quiet, tucked away subdivision you are able to walk to Main Street in minutes (and new for 2023, there are sidewalks the entire way to town!). Watching the sun set behind the mountains from our porch is the perfect way to end your day. And bonus, we are just steps away from the famed Edelweiss Bakery!

Mt Laurel-Walk to Main Street!
Mountain Laurel Retreat offers the perfect location, walkable to downtown! ! Leave the car behind and stroll into the heart of the town to enjoy the vibrant spring and summer energy. With 1800 square feet of living space, you will enjoy a large open-concept kitchen, and dining room, that is perfect for gatherings. We offer 3 spacious bedrooms, two of which feature a King/Queen bed with a private bathroom.

Scotchland. Wood burning fireplace. 5 min to town
Scotchland is a cozy, professionally decorated mountain house in the serene Mirror Lake neighborhood, less than two miles from boutique shopping, fine dining, and Old Edwards Inn & Spa in downtown Highlands. Hikes, waterfalls, & overlooks are all within a quick scenic drive. YouTube TV fast internet! Please note we have a no pet policy.
Popular amenities for Highlands house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Keowee Key Luxury Condo - Stunning Views!

Charming Mountain Getaway| Wifi | Country Club

Poolside ADU w/Sauna + Free Tix | Tiki Bar Retreat

Wonderful mountain cottage with amazing view!

Lake Life House-Pet Friendly-Stunning Lake View!

The Golfview Cottage

Modern Mtn Retreat-Hike & Golf!
Weekly house rentals

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Winsome Guest house in Trillium-Cashiers/Highlands

Newly renovated cottage, walk to town, great views

The Kite House Highlands

The Wren at Flat Mountain Farm

Blue Door Bungalow of Highlands

Autumn Ridge

5 Star Reviews! Luxury & Style! Walk to Main St.
Private house rentals

Mountain Home|Backyard Waterfall|Sleeps 10+|pets+

The Nest in Highlands

Cozy Highlands 3BR/Arcade/New Patio & Fire Pit

Mountain High - Hot Tub, Game Room and Views

Highlands Close-to-Town Cabin, Pet-Friendly

Sky High Cottage near Highlands

Iconic A-Frame Haven | Sleeps 8 | Fire Pit | EV

Smoky Mountain Escape 2
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
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| Avg. price | G$71,964 GYD | G$70,500 GYD | G$69,663 GYD | G$60,668 GYD | G$65,479 GYD | G$71,337 GYD | G$75,521 GYD | G$73,220 GYD | G$73,220 GYD | G$77,822 GYD | G$82,634 GYD | G$79,286 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$25,104 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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120 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace

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130 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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