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Mountain Magic-Peaceful, Cozy, Pet-Friendly Escape
Welcome to Mountain Magic! This cozy cottage is the perfect location for your Great Smoky Mountain escape. Tucked on a creek with stunning views, this newly renovated and charming cottage will take your breath away. Set on 8 acres and surrounded by forest, you can relax on the covered porch and watch wildlife, or roast marshmallows at the creekside fire pit. Designed with the comfort of our guests and their pets in mind, Mountain Magic has everything you need for a fantastic mountain retreat.

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

Destination Keowee
A rustic industrial style Lake Keowee lakefront escape that places you right on a panoramic point in a private cove. Welcome the outdoors in with the 6ft kitchen hinge bar window to the upper deck or enjoy the 6-seat hot tub on lower deck. Deep water dock tie off space is available. Guests enjoy the use of 2 standup paddle boards, and lakeside fire pit (guest provide firewood). Great cove sunsets! 15 minutes to Clemson and 1 min Lighthouse Restaurant. Please read all details prior to booking!

Comfy Creek Side Cottage In Town; Perfect For Two
This tastefully decorated small cottage is conveniently located just three blocks to downtown Highlands. Just a 10-12 minute walk to the shops and restaurants on Main Street. Also within walking distance is The Botanical Gardens, Sunset Rock, and Kelsey-Hutchinson Park. There are several trails directly accessible from the doorsteps of this creek side sweet spot. All new furnishings including queen sized Sealy Posturepedic Cushion Firm mattress, all cotton linen, and outdoor furniture on deck.

Mountain Rest
Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished 1 bedroom/1 bath 900 sf cottage. The master bedroom has a queen sized bed and an additional trundle bed, located in the main room, which comfortably sleeps 2 people. The main room has a living space as well as an adjoining kitchen and dining area. Conveniently located between Highlands and Cashiers North Carolina, guests can enjoy the amenities of both towns as well as nearby hiking at Whiteside Mountain & Glenville lake.

Lakeside Lodge-spacious cabin with lake views
Slow down and enjoy yourself at this unique and tranquil getaway by a small private lake. Nestled into a wooded 2.5 acre lot, you'll enjoy the immediate surroundings & have access to all the sights in the area. Take a short drive to waterfalls, hikes & quaint small towns. Relax & take in the views on the private dock, large deck, canoe, kayak, or paddle board available to you. You'll also enjoy the comforts of the wood burning fireplace, well-stocked kitchen, games, TV, foosball table & more!

Highlands Mountaintop Escape
A mountaintop escape near Highlands, NC with spectacular views from 4000’ right off the back covered deck. Our cozy cottage has 2 bedrooms, newly remodeled bathroom and kitchen, hardwoods, outdoor patio with fire table and grill. No better place to relax, escape and enjoy the mountains and view. Plenty to do - local hikes, fishing, and a mountain coaster and tubing year round at Highlands Outpost just a few minutes down the road. Highlands is only 10 miles away for a mountain city adventure.

❤️Romantic Highlands Cottage❤️Trail Access to Town!
At 4000+ feet & only a 10 min walk to town on the Rhododendron Trail. Totally renovated 2017!! Light & sunny 3 bed/2 bath, 750 sq. ft. Originally built by my wife's g-grandmother in the 1940's. Floor to ceiling shiplap, 17 ft. ceilings, hardwoods, reclaimed barn wood, custom fixtures, heated marble/slate bath floors, tankless water heater, gas fireplace, porch, Wifi, TV, washer/dryer, kitchenette. Beautiful gardens! Classic Highlands charm with modern comforts! Hike, fish, shop, or relax!

Brookside Cottage
Brookside cottage is newly renovated and surrounded by forest in the mountains of western North Carolina. A mountain stream descends in front of the cottage providing an restful water feature. Located in Transylvania county between Brevard and Cashiers, the area is named the “Land of Waterfalls”. Supplies (food, drink, etc.) are available 2 miles from cottage. Caution to low riding cars/sports cars: the last half mile to this cottage is a gravel road and must ford a small stream.

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 screened 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!

Blackberry Cottage
Welcome to Blackberry Cottage! Our quaint, imperfect Farm Cottage was built in 1928 and much of it was updated in the spring of 2020. Come relax in the heated/cooled Cottage and enjoy the beautiful scenery and splendor that the Mountains of Western NC has to offer. Take day trips and visit the Blue Ridge Parkway, historic Waynesville, Canton, and Asheville then settle back into one of our cozy beds back at Blackberry Cottage... And don’t forget to visit the goats!!

Ruby Cottage - a Highlands' gem (street level)
Ruby Cottage is located on scenic Highway 64 just outside Highlands on the road to Cashiers. This cozy retreat is only minutes from the quaint shops and romantic restaurants in downtown Highlands. Activities abound - from fly fishing and hiking to world-class spas and cultural diversions. But the treetop views from this cottage's floor-to-ceiling windows may entice you to curl up with a good book and a glass of wine and stay indoors.
Popular amenities for Highlands cottage rentals
Cottage rentals with a hot tub

Charming cottage with breathtaking views.

Springside Cottage Gem Hideaway / HOT TUB WiFi

Cheerful Mountain Cottage with Hot Tub

Riverside Relaxer w/Hot Tub+EV+firepit+Wifi & view

Creekside Cottage

Mtn View! Hot Tub, Dogs OK, Christmas Decorated!

Mountainside Cottage

Cute Cottage Above the Creek
Pet-friendly cottage rentals

JOYHouse LUXE Min Clayton,Lk Burton & Waterfall CC

Cattail Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town

Renovated in Highlands - 1M to downtown Highlands

Cashiers cottage - 5 min to downtown, dogs ok!

Cat Gap Cottage

Mountain Home on Alarka Creek in Bryson City

Charming 1840s Mtn. Retreat + Trails & Waterfall

Fish Deep Creek! Your own Fishing & Tubing spot.
Private cottage rentals

Secluded Mountain Hideaway w/ Breathtaking Views

Cozy Mountain Chalet, with view private & near WCU

Cheerful Light Filled 2 Bed 2 Bath + Loft A-Frame

The Garden Cottage - A Mountain Storybook Retreat

Keowee Waterfront Lakeside Retreat -Keowee Cottage

Highlands & Cashiers Cottage: Chic Home in Cove

Clayton's Coziest Cottage - Dog Friendly!

Exquisite Mountain View Bryson City Home
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 | $400 NZD | $360 NZD | $474 NZD | $403 NZD | $438 NZD | $445 NZD | $485 NZD | $462 NZD | $518 NZD | $443 NZD | $452 NZD | $443 NZD |
| 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 holiday rentals start at $209 NZD per night before taxes and fees

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10 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

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