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Explore 10 holiday rentals in Highlands

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Highlands holiday rentals start at €114 per night before taxes and fees

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10 of Highlands holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.9 Average rating
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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!

Secluded A-Frame | Amazing View | Couples Getaway
The Red Shed A-Frame with an amazing view of the Smoky Mountains has been renovated into a stunning, unique private oasis! Less than 10 minutes from town! Private and secluded outdoor haven includes a hot tub with gazebo, bar, outdoor shower. Fire pit, egg chairs, BBQ, large deck, tetherball. You will never want to leave! Inside, beautiful Parklin Interiors designer space, brand new kitchen, coffee bar, and more! Large loft with king bed with a view, and downstairs a second cozy Queen bedroom.

Luxury Log Cabin • Hot Tub • 7 min to Highlands
Retreat to the silent woods in meticulously restored original “Joe Webb” log cabins: Gilmer Lodge marries the nostalgia of original rustic period architecture with modern finishes, including completely new kitchen and bathrooms. Nestled beneath old-growth tree canopy, this design-forward property includes two separate log cabins – circa 1790 and early 1900s – that together function as a single home. The two cabins are adjacent to each other, connected exteriorly by a wrap-around covered porch.

Mountain Air Cabin
Adorable & freshly renovated cabin located in a private wooded community between Highlands and Franklin in the Nantahala National Forest. Our light & airy cabin is nestled on almost 4 acres of woodsy, mountainous terrain and is private and picturesque, yet still convenient to town. We love relaxing on the front porch, surrounded by nature and enjoying the sounds of the streams & views of the mountains. It is a peaceful cabin to relax & enjoy the cool breezes and scenery of the Smoky Mountains.

Mountain Gem Breeze Hot Tub and $1M Views
Perfect spot to get engaged! 13 proposals in 2025!!! Did someone mention endless million-dollar views! Perfect place to pop the question and we can help with extra decorations! Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally located place. Mountain Gem Breeze @ Whiteside Cliffs is located inside a gated community. The hiking possibilities are endless! A short trip to downtown Cashiers or Highlands makes this central location a dream come true. Less than 5 minutes to Cashiers Sliding Rock!

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!

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.

Bright & cheery! Modern, quiet, peaceful.
Discover a bright mid-century inspired cabin nestled on 4+ private acres near Cashiers & Highlands, NC. Thoughtfully designed with clean lines, natural light, and positive vibes, this stylish retreat features a screened-in covered porch, fire pit, gas grill, and a spacious deck for lounging or stargazing. Surrounded by nature yet close to town (20 minutes drive), it’s the perfect blend of mid-mod design, comfort, and mountain seclusion. Book your unforgettable escape today!

Incredible Mountain Views sitting on covered deck
Enjoy Waggly Butts & Bears Cabin, a recently renovated, completely private cabin that's incredibly quiet, overlooking Black Mountain. You'll have your choice of many outdoor spaces, including a large, covered deck w/heaters & fire table, uncovered deck w/Adirondack chairs, outdoor eating area, a covered porch & a separate tin-roof deck for grilling or laying on the full-sized swing bed. The fire pit area has 6 Adirondack chairs in the natural woods setting. Dogs welcome!

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.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for cabin rentals in Highlands
Cabin rentals with a hot tub

The Perch- Big Mountain & Lake Views | Hot Tub

Highlands Spacious Cabin w/Hot Tub,games,gym+wifi

Mountain Cabin w/ Hot Tub + Pvt. Deck

Fowler Creek Cabin

The Blue Bear Cabin

Hot Tub-Sauna-Pickleball-Views-Hikes-Fire Pit

Blue Ridge Hideaway at Lake Toxaway w/ Hot Tub

Starlight Chalet private hot-tub
Pet-friendly cabin rentals

Little Falls Lodge - A Creek & Waterfall Paradise!

Historic Luxury Cabin | Private Outdoor Tub

Redden's Retreat - 3 miles to Downtown Highlands

White Rock Cabin

Cozy Cabin w/ fireplace - The Hilltop Hideaway

Private Rustic Mountaintop Cabin w/ Gorgeous View

Rainbow's End Mountain Lake House

Lazy Moss Cabin at Lake Glenville and pet friendly
Private cabin rentals

Garden Tub Open Now! -King Size Bed- Starlink

The Romantic Greystone Cottage

Twin Creeks on the Cullasaja

Creekside Cabin btwn Franklin & Highlands, King Bd

Already: Mountain ZEN

Appalachian Container Cabin

Cozy Creekside Cabin

Spectacular View - Sweet 1 bed Cabin
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
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