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Explore 20 vacation rentals in Highlands

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Highlands vacation rentals start at G$25,097 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties have a dedicated workspace

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20 of Highlands vacation rentals include wi-fi access

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Highlands stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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Peaceful Lake Cabin - Close to Town - sleeps 6
Enjoy a peaceful cabin getaway on Apple Lake, 5 minutes from Highlands, NC. Highlands is a charming mountain town with great restaurants, spa, theater, music concerts, and shopping. Our cabin is very open with high ceilings, a huge wood burning fire place, two bedrooms downstairs, and two upstairs in an open loft. Minutes from scenic waterfalls, and hiking trails. Enjoy relaxing on the porch, cooking, fishing, and kayaking on the lake. Wonderful for family/friend vacations or a romantic getaway!

Cottage at Casuarina Lodge - Luxury, Pet Friendly
LIVE...YOUR GREATEST STORY! Nestled on beautiful, lush acres of high altitude and protected rainforest, The Cottage at Casuarina Lodge (pronounced casa - reena) creates a ONE-OF-A-KIND opportunity for guests desiring a unique, luxury experience. Combining the rustic elements of water, nature and air in the mountains with upscale finishes, The Cottage is unparalleled in its design and furnishings and unlike any other place on earth (AND certainly in all of Glenville, Cashiers, and the Highlands).

Lake Keowee Waterfront Cottage - Private Retreat
Lake-front retreat w/ unbelievable sunsets, swimming & kayaking, tucked in between the Cliffs & the Reserve, 30 miles west of Greenville. Private park-like setting for a couples getaway. Updated one-bedroom small cottage w/ living room, kitchen, bath, laundry, AC/heat. The entire property is included w/ your cottage rental; 1.1 acres, 800 ft of lake shoreline, a dock, a pier, a sunset deck, a social pavilion, waterfront hot-tub. It is a private lake experience; nothing really compares - unique!

Romantic Cottage overlooking Lake Laurel
This charming, custom-designed cottage offers serene lake views and overlooks botanical gardens, where you’ll find trails that wind around the lake. A short walk takes you to Main Street. The spacious master suite features a king bed, while the fully equipped kitchen and private workspace offer comfort and convenience. Enjoy the peaceful entry courtyard with a water feature, and a cozy screened porch. NOTE - there is an open doorway to the master suite. NO pets or children. FIREPLACE NOT IN USE.

Live-In Art Gallery | Walk to Main | Steps to BBQ
Welcome to Art Chalet "Art in the HeART of Highlands". Enjoy a live-in ART GALLERY where fine-art fills every room, and every piece is for sale, set against breathtaking mountain views and natural light. Nestled on a lush hillside with two outdoor fireplaces, this chic walk-to-town mountain retreat blends elevated design with an unbeatable location~ 1 minute drive to downtown & steps to Smokehouse BBQ & High Country Wine Shop. Perfect for romantic getaways, couples retreats, & girls weekends.

RiverBunk, Highlands Vintage Treasure
RiverBunk fronts Culasaga River in the historic Mirror Lake area on Hicks Road. 1 mi from downtown, shopping, restaurants, art, spa, wine garden and outdoor activities. Truly a one of a kind cottage that will bring you back and wow you with coziness and romantic memories. Perfect for the couple who wants to escape but tip out to one of the many eateries or waterfalls in the area. Hiking, zip-line, seasonal snow tubing and local galleries will keep you entertained. Amazing New Dock and Dingy

17 Degrees North Mountain Cabin
Awaken in a luxury king size bed and slide open the garage door to sweeping views of the Smokies. Enjoy coffee on the deck. Fully furnished bed and bath, AC/Heat and kitchenette. Pets permitted $40/first pet $20/each additional pet. Area is fenced. Listen to the river while lying in the in-deck hammock. The perfect stage for a restful afternoon or night time stargazing. Watch the wildlife and farm animals or fish for trout in our 1/2 mile of river. Quiet~ private~ breathtaking~ accessible~

A Lakefront Tiny Cabin • Hot Tub • Kayaks • Canoe
Wake up to peaceful lake views, sip coffee on the porch, and spend the day kayaking or swimming from your private dock. This lakefront cabin is tucked away on a private Lake in the South Carolina mountains, minutes from Lake Jocassee, and sleeps 6. It’s the perfect quiet getaway for couples, families, or friends looking to escape into nature. After a day exploring waterfalls, hiking nearby state parks, or boating on Lake Jocassee, come back and unwind in the hot tub overlooking the water.

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat
This beautiful space is a large, 1600 sq foot downstairs basement apartment, with a private entrance through the shared garage. It is a quiet peaceful area and is conveniently located nearby unique shopping in Cashiers, as well as beautiful gorgeous hikes, waterfalls. and lakes. An outdoor deck circles the entire length of the apartment and many windows provide a beautiful view of the mountain. At the Wyndham Resort, just down the road is recreational fun for everyone with a pass.

Twin Creeks on the Cullasaja
*Sorry. No Pets* Relax in peace! The property is located on the Cullasaja River. Rocky River Lane is a dead end with only 5 homes. A small branch and Peeks Creek border the property and feed into the river. It's perfect for tubing and trout fishing, and if the water is up a bit, it's perfect for kayaking. The stairs from the bank to the river make for safe and easy access. The house is located way off the main drag with equal distance to Franklin and Highlands.

Mirror lake Cabin. 3 bed,Close to town. Canoe.
Rustic cabin on beautiful Mirror Lake with lake view, dock and canoe! Just a few steps from the lake. Outside screen porch and large deck, grill and fire pit overlooking beautiful lake. Corn hole, board games, hammock available for your enjoyment. Close enough to walk or bike to town (bikes not included) Games, movies, electric grill. Cable tv, WiFi. Fire wood provided for the fireplace. Pullout sofa bed couch adds 2 more sleeping spots bringing total parole to 8.

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 lake access rentals
Lake access house rentals

Lodge w Grill, Fireplace & Club Access!

Mountain Lake House at Rocky Point

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Winsome Guest house in Trillium-Cashiers/Highlands

Lake Sequoyah Cottage

Mountain Lake House [Kayaks & Paddleboards]

Katie’s Lakehouse, Beautiful views, Canoe & Kayak
Lake access apartment rentals

Sarah's Studio Apt

Lake Life Upper Apt-2 min walk to Lk Junaluska ASM

Cozy Mountain Hideaway

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J

Studio Apartment at Winding Stair Farm

Trinidad Cabin near the Lake

Lakeside Joy-Magical Views, Peaceful Escape

3BR Ground floor condo - 2.4 Miles to Death Valley
Lake access cottage rentals

Cattail Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town

Lake Front Cottage/Floating Dock

Updated Charm - 1M to downtown Highlands

The Cottage at Bear Cove

Lakefront Cozy Vintage A-Frame

South Cove Cottage ~ Lake Keowee

Destination Keowee

Private Trail into Table Rock
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
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| Avg. price | G$50,611 GYD | G$47,474 GYD | G$56,049 GYD | G$47,056 GYD | G$51,657 GYD | G$51,866 GYD | G$58,559 GYD | G$57,095 GYD | G$51,030 GYD | G$57,304 GYD | G$64,205 GYD | G$54,167 GYD |
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