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Explore 120 vacation rentals in Highlands

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Highlands vacation rentals start at $110 per night before taxes and fees

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90 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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60 properties have a dedicated workspace

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120 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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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!
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Private Luxury Glamping Dome | Hot Tub & Views
Don’t just visit the mountains and find a place to stay. Enjoy a full luxury-glamping experience in a one-of-a-kind romantic geodesic dome overlooking the Smoky Mountains and make memories that will last a lifetime. ⭐️Located on 4.5 acres surrounded by mountains and wooded views ⭐️Equipped with: Hot tub Outdoor fire pit (& s’mores fixings) Indoor fireplace Private hiking trail to a two-person hammock with an even more stunning mountain view.
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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
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Romantic Couples Stay with Hot Tub & Great Views
Experience Luxury Glamping at Natures Dome while Exploring the Smoky Mountains this Summer. Chase waterfalls and count the stars ✨ gazing through the skylight. Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being minutes from downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.
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Hide Inn Seek Hillside Treehouse 1.5mi to Main St
Escape to luxury at the Hillside Treehouse brought to you by the biophilic hospitality brand 'Hide Inn Seek'. Located in Highlands NC, just 1.5 miles from main street, this newly built home sits boldly among the trees allowing you to indulge in nature while enjoying luxury accommodations. The 58 step ascent leads you up to a treehouse experience like no other. Check out our newly listed sister property, Bird Nest Treehouse, designed just for couples—complete with a full spa experience!
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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!)
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Highlands cabin 6 mins to Main St on scenic pond
Highlands House in the Laurel Escape to this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin overlooking scenic “Sparkling Lakes,” a private pond home to various wildlife like fish and heron. The cabin is perfect for a family, one or two couples, or friends seeking a Highlands getaway. Situated about 6 minutes from downtown Highlands and 15 minutes to Cashiers. Roast marshmallows in the fire pit, explore nearby waterfalls and hiking trails or checkout local restaurants and shops. The cabin is pet-friend!
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MeadowHill Guesthouse - Mountain view-3 mi to town
This charming guesthouse is nestled in a wooded setting with mountain views. Relax on the wraparound porch taking in the fresh air and scenery as you warm up by the outdoor stone fireplace. The vaulted ceilings in the main house with a stone fireplace provide the perfect mountain ambiance. Please note: Kitchenette only - No stovetop. The guesthouse shares the property with the main house which was built in 1930. Just minutes to the shopping and dining of both Highlands and Cashiers.
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Affordable charm on 3 private rolling acres
A vacation haven! This Scaly Mountain cabin is perfect for a couple looking for an adventurous and/or romantic weekend in the mountains! You can check out the waterfalls at Glen Falls, head up to Sunset Rock, or choose from over a dozen other trail options. If hiking isn’t your thing, this cabin is five minutes from Sky Valley Golf Course, Highland Outpost Adventure Park, and numerous fishing spots. Centrally located twenty minutes from Highlands NC, Franklin NC, and Clayton GA.
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Beautiful Highlands Cabin: Fun Game Room, Hot Tub
Welcome to Chinquapin Lodge! Spacious, full of Highlands character, and only 2.6 miles to Main Street. Unwind amongst light-filled living spaces and peaceful wooded surroundings. When you're ready to venture out, head to Main Street for shopping and cocktails, or stretch your legs with a scenic hike at Glenn Falls or Sunset Rock. Back at the cabin, enjoy quality time sharing stories around the fire pit, laughs in the well-appointed game room, or R&R in the hot tub.
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FLY LAKE - A Modern Mirror Lake Cottage
Enjoy everything Highlands has to offer from this cozy cottage in the historic Mirror Lake neighborhood. Walk to the restaurants and shops downtown, gather around the outdoor fire pit, or just kick back and relax on the front porch. Newly renovated with a fully-appointed kitchen, luxurious bathroom, and comfortable furniture, you'll feel right at home after returning from a nearby hike. We provide everything you'll need for a memorable visit to Highlands!
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Cozy Cabin Nestled in the Woods
This cozy cabin is nestled in the woods in the scenic Horse Cove valley of Highlands, NC. The quintessential tiny house with rustic feel, this cabin is perfect for a weekend getaway or week-long stay. Front porch sitting, cooled by nature, unplugged from reality, and all the necessary amenities are things you'll enjoy during your stay. Just a short distance from beautiful mountain hikes and picturesque waterfalls, and minutes away from the town of Highlands.
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Popular amenities for Highlands pet-friendly home rentals
Pet-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Barn w/Hot Tub+Firepit+Game Loft & EV
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Amazing Lakefront home with private NEW dock
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Luxury Dome with Mountain Views
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Franklin A-Frame with Hot Tub and Mountain Views
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Sunset Mtn Views • Hot Tub • 7 Min to Bryson City
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Fowler Creek Cabin
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Cabin/relax to raging rapids/hiking trail/secluded
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Little Bear Creek Franklin/Highlands Smoky Mtns.
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Pet-friendly home rentals with a pool

Stunning Views and Hot Tub, at Beary Cozy Cabin
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Betty's Creek Cabin
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One-of-Kind Retreat, Walk to Town, Hot Tub & Pool
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Lakefront cabin getaway
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Treetop Cabin w/ firepit + Mountain Stream
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Heavenly Hideaway-Heated Pool! Paved, Pets Welcome
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Bailey’s Haven CC Mountain Home
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Beautiful Lake Keowee Condo with great Amenities
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Pet-friendly cabin rentals

Charming Cottage w/ Porch & Yard Near Highlands
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Highlands, NC Authentic Log Cabin w/ Canoe + Dock
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Incredible Mountain Views sitting on covered deck
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Private Rustic Mountaintop Cabin w/ Gorgeous View
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White Rock Cabin
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Historic Luxury Cabin | Private Outdoor Tub
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Cozy Cabin w/ fireplace - The Hilltop Hideaway
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Little Falls Lodge - A Creek & Waterfall Paradise!
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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 | $300 | $299 | $299 | $310 | $318 | $339 | $275 | $275 | $275 | $323 | $338 | $339 |
| Avg. temp | 37°F | 40°F | 47°F | 55°F | 63°F | 70°F | 73°F | 72°F | 66°F | 56°F | 46°F | 40°F |
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