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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!

A Lakefront Tiny Cabin! Hot tub, Firepit, & Hiking
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

🌄5 MINS 2 Bryson🏞GSMR🚂Cherokee🎰wLakeAccess🧭🏡
Mountain top cabin with long range views!!! Like most mountain roads in Bryson City, It'll be a bumpy ride up the partially gravel road to our cabin,,,, Our driveway is steep! AWD isn't needed (our Nissan Altima does great) It can be intimidating at first, but you will conquer and in no time enjoy the challenge! The cabin is in a mountain community called Ocona Lake Estates. Located 5 miles from Bryson City and 5 miles from Cherokee NC/ Oconaluftee Visitor. Catoloochee Ski resort is 18 miles.

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!

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~

Eagle Mountain and Brasstown Bald Views!
Click "Show More" to read the entire listing to understand terms of guest acceptance. Nestled on the mountainside, along a winding road and 10 miles from an Appalachian Trail Head, Eagle Mountain View is the retreat you’ve been searching for. Offering 2 full bedrooms (1 king bed and 1 queen bed), 2 bathrooms (one with full tub) and a fully functional kitchen, you can check in and never leave or you can use it as base-camp and easily explore all the North Georgia Mountains have to offer.

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 | One Minute to Downtown
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.
Popular amenities for lake access rentals in Highlands
Lake access house rentals

Peaceful Mountain at Sapphire Valley

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Aframe Amazing Views Hot Tub Dog & Family Friendly

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Winsome Guest house in Trillium-Cashiers/Highlands

Lake Sequoyah Cottage

One Block from Lake Junaluska

Designer Cabin w/ Stunning Views+Resort Access
Apartment rentals with lake access

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

NEW! Sapphire Hilltop Cozy Condo

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat

Trinidad Cabin near the Lake

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

JOYHouse LUXE Min Clayton,Lk Burton & Waterfall CC

Gorgeous Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town

Lake Front Cottage/Floating Dock

Renovated in Highlands - 1M to downtown Highlands

Cottage at Casuarina Lodge - Luxury, Pet Friendly

Closest to Table Rock • Private Trail • Hot Tub

Rest Assured with hot tub

Keowee Waterfront Lakeside Retreat -Keowee Cottage
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 | $346 SGD | $336 SGD | $304 SGD | $294 SGD | $323 SGD | $324 SGD | $366 SGD | $357 SGD | $319 SGD | $321 SGD | $321 SGD | $353 SGD |
| 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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