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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).

A Lakefront Tiny Cabin! Kayaks, Canoe, SUP, Hike
Whitewater Cabin offers an impressive lake view and a chance to get away from it all! Enjoy the private dock for swimming, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, or fishing. Lounge on the porch around the gas fire pit and soak in the view from the gazebo as you grill out. Discover the many nearby state parks with hikes and waterfalls. Lakes Jocassee/Keowee are a short drive. Clemson is a 35 min drive if you want to catch a game. 30 min. to Cashiers & Sapphire, Outdoor adventurists this is for you!

Hagood Mill Hideaway
Video tour on YouTube "Hagood Mill Hideaway-Air BNB in Upstate South Carolina by Cody Hager Photography". This cabin near Historic Hagood Mill with private fishing pond is perfect for a weekend of relaxing on the porch or while sitting the fire pit. The cabin has a kitchen and gas grill . Smoking, vaping, e‑cigarettes are NOT allowed in the cabin, porch nor the property. We provide a gate pass to Table Rock just 15 min. away. (If the pass is lost during your stay, you will be charged $105 fee)

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

Cozy Mountain Cottage
Nestled in the Summer Hill gated community at Lake Glenville, the main level has an open living area with a large sectional couch, breakfast bar off the kitchen, and dining area. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a TV. The loft functions as a second bedroom with a bunk bed and a pull-out trundle. The sleeping areas have separate entrances to a shared bathroom. There is an upper and lower deck, gas and wood burning fire pits, charcoal grill, Green Egg, and a hammock to hang outdoors.

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~

Rainbow's End Mountain Lake House
You've found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in this comfortable, stylish mountain lake house! The house sits on 4 acres with a private dock on Rainbow Lake. Whether you want to relax by the stone fireplace in the vaulted wood ceilings of the great room, cozy up with a good book in the hip and funky loft area, or enjoy the fresh mountain air in the large screened-in porch, this house has it all. There's a remote work station with 2 monitors, universal docking station and printer.

Wolf Lake Escape - lake & mountain retreat
Beautiful secluded setting on Wolf Lake. Private studio apartment with full kitchen and bath. Stunning lake view and full lake access with use of kayaks, canoe and dock in the adjacent cove. Private patio with fire pit and grill. Paradise Falls trailhead 1 mile away. Close to Panthertown Valley Backcountry Area with multiple trails and waterfalls. 45 minutes from Brevard, Sylva and Cashiers, NC. Easy drive to Asheville and Biltmore House. Onsite parking. Well behaved pets welcome

Live-In Art Gallery | <1 Minute to DT Main St
Luxury chalet with evolving art gallery. Welcome to Art Chalet, a cozy escape in the heart of downtown Highlands! Just a stroll or 1/2 minute drive to Main St, this chic hillside retreat sits across from Smokehouse BBQ & High Country Wine & Provisions. Sip wine, relax amid ever-changing artwork—all pieces available for purchase. The gallery evolves as art is sold, creating a truly one-of-a-kind stay. Come stay, sip & shop surrounded by beauty and mountain charm. (No Pool/Hot Tub)

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.

Lazy Moss Cabin at Lake Glenville and pet friendly
Welcome to Lazy Moss Cabin in Western North Carolina, you can see more if you go to You Tube and search for the name Lazy Moss cabin. Situated among the lush mountain laurel, native rhododendron and moss covered yard at a cool elevation of 3500 feet. We area a pet friendly rental with a limit of 2 pets per visit but NO pet fee because we have found that pet owners are very considerate of our cute cabin so thank you and enjoy your stay.
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Lake access house rentals

Peaceful Mountain at Sapphire Valley

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Keowee Key Luxury Condo - Stunning Views!

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Winsome Guest house in Trillium-Cashiers/Highlands

Modern Cabin on Hogback Lake | Resort Access

One Block from Lake Junaluska

Sapphire's Gem
Lake access apartment rentals

Sarah's Studio Apt, 5 min walk to the Lake!

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

"Greenbrier" Home in the Joccassee Wilderness

Cozy Mountain Hideaway

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J

NEW! Sapphire Hilltop Cozy Condo

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat

Sapphire Suite: Clean, Comfortable, Convenient.
Lake access cottage rentals

Cozy Cabin Retreat

JOYHouse LUXE Min Clayton,Lk Burton & Waterfall CC

Gorgeous Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town

Renovated in Highlands - 1M to downtown Highlands

Destination Keowee

Closest to Table Rock • Hot Tub • Private Trail

Rest Assured with hot tub

Keowee Waterfront Lakeside Retreat -Keowee Cottage
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
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| Avg. price | G$55,457 GYD | G$53,783 GYD | G$48,760 GYD | G$47,086 GYD | G$51,690 GYD | G$51,900 GYD | G$68,014 GYD | G$57,550 GYD | G$57,550 GYD | G$52,318 GYD | G$51,481 GYD | G$56,504 GYD |
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Highlands vacation rentals start at G$23,020 GYD per night before taxes and fees

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