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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!

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!

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!

Lakefront Cabin • Hot Tub • Kayak/Canoe • Sleeps 6
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 Whitewater Lake in the South Carolina mountains, minutes from Lake Jocassee, and sleeps 6 guests. It’s the perfect 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.

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~

Art Gallery Retreat • Walk to Main • BBQ
Welcome to Art Chalet~ a live-in ART GALLERY in downtown Highlands, NC just one minute to Main Street. Original 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~ steps from Smokehouse BBQ & High Country Wine Shop. Perfect for romantic getaways, couples retreats, & girls weekends.

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

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.

Chattooga Lakefront Cabin w/ Hot Tub + Pvt. Dock!
Pack your swimsuits, hiking boots, and fishing poles for an adventurous holiday at this phenomenal charming rustic custom-built cabin in a private, gated community! This outdoorsy getaway includes a lakefront location with a private dock, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards. There is also a fire pit, fireplace, hot tub, and deck! When you're not soaking up the sun on the water, curl up on the hammock and relish the peace and quiet of this secluded property.

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.
Popular amenities for Highlands lake access rentals
Lake access house rentals

Lodge w Grill, Fireplace & Club Access!

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Keowee Key Luxury Condo - Stunning Views!

Lake Jocassee Private Cove and Cabin

New Perspective Cabin Rental on Lake Nantahala

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Lake Sequoyah Cottage

Sapphire's Gem
Lake access apartment rentals

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

Stacey's Studio Suite w/Lake View

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

Cozy Mountain Hideaway

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J

Starstorm Mountain Apartment-Pet Friendly

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat

Lakeside Joy-Magical Views, Peaceful Escape
Lake access cottage rentals

Cattail Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town

Lake Front Cottage/Floating Dock

Updated Charm - 1M to downtown Highlands

Cottage at Casuarina Lodge - Luxury, Pet Friendly

Private Trail into Table Rock

Connestee/Lakefront~Hot tub~pedal pontoon~kayakSUP

Rest Assured with hot tub

Gathering Moss Cottage on Burton Close to Helen
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 | $454 NZD | $440 NZD | $399 NZD | $385 NZD | $423 NZD | $425 NZD | $480 NZD | $468 NZD | $418 NZD | $469 NZD | $526 NZD | $444 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 stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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- The North Carolina Arboretum
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