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Explore 130 vacation rentals in Highlands

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Highlands vacation rentals start at $80 per night before taxes and fees

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120 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Find 60 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
130 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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Cabin / Cottage in Franklin, The Rusty Nail
A completely Shabby Chic Tiny Home with Rusty Tin throughout. Antiques placed inside for purchase. Shabby but all is in perfect new condition. Play all day and come home to comfort! Nine mile beautiful drive to Highlands, NC. Thirty five miles to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Ideal for couples, adventurers , brewery lovers and hikers! Spend time at the Fire Pit after a day of sightseeing or hiking , cook on the grill, sit on the small front porch and drink wine/coffee in Adirondack Rockers
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Honey Bee Hideaway | Views + Deck + Close to Town
Welcome to Honey Bee Hideaway! Our sweet home got its name because of our passion for harvesting honey from our bee farm located in Georgia. Located just minutes from downtown Highlands. We are also just 1 mile from Glen Falls (a MUST see) & close to many trails & waterfalls. HBH has everything that you'll need for your getaway: *kitchen appliances & gadgets *5 smart TVs *fast Wifi *back & front porches w/ rockers for relaxing *grand stone fireplace for those cold nights! *Weber gas grill
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Creekside Cottage with Mountain Views
Welcome to our cottage! This newly remodeled space offers the most serene mountain views of the valley and is on a private creek. Easily accessed by fully paved roads & close to many amenities, restaurants, hiking & shopping. We are dog & child friendly. We also offer an onsite car service available for wine, distillery or hiking tours (additional fee) Sip your coffee on the deck overlooking the creek or enjoy your wine by the outdoor fireplace- you don’t want to miss this gem of a property!
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In Town Highlands Sweet Spot for Two; Queen, pvt.
Kick back and relax in this calm, stylish, and private space located just 3 blocks from Main Street, in downtown Highlands. Small, but perfect cottage for couples with lots of special touches such as, tile bath with heated floor and bidet, new Sealy cushion firm mattress with all cotton bedding, TV in BR, new leather furniture, 50” TV, DirectTV streaming, work table, fully equipped kitchen stainless appliances, rocking chair front porch, separate patio, charcoal grill, small fire cauldron.
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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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Cabin I Private hiking trails | Hot Tub I Sauna
Welcome to your private mountain escape in Lake Toxaway, NC! This 1-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin is a one-of-a-kind retreat, offering breathtaking sunset views, a peaceful wooded setting, and unique architectural details. Unwind in the hot tub under the stars, relax in the sauna, challenge your partner to air hockey, or cozy up by the fire pit—all while enjoying the beauty of nature. Plus, enjoy exclusive access to 3 miles of private hiking trails, perfect for exploring the great outdoors!
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Franklin A-Frame with Hot Tub and Mountain Views
Escape to this stylish mountain retreat featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Relax on the spacious deck or soak in the private hot tub while taking in breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stay connected with high-speed internet, perfect for work or streaming during your stay. Ideally located for adventure: just 8 minutes to Downtown Franklin, 30 minutes to Highlands, 1 hour to Asheville, and close to countless hiking trails, waterfalls, scenic drives, and more!
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Par’s Heavenly Highlands Generator! Winter Ready!
This home is full of light and love! It has two bedrooms with a queen in each and a queen sleeper sofa in the living room. Two bathrooms with walk in showers. Beautiful kitchen ready to cook and bake. The deck is the perfect spot for outdoor meals or a relaxing book, while secluded in Laurels and the sound of a mountain spring. It is an easy stroll to Main Street. Par’s Heavenly Highlands is my dream home! Come visit! Marsha (most folks call me Par:)
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Spacious, In-Town Hideaway - Easy Walk to Town
Our home is a comfortable, private hideaway basically in the middle of the town of Highlands. While the neighborhood feels like a quiet, tucked away subdivision you are able to walk to Main Street in minutes (and as of 2023, there are sidewalks the entire way to town!). Watching the sun set behind the mountains from our porch is the perfect way to end your day. And bonus, we are just steps away from the famed Edelweiss Bakery!
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Amazing Lakefront home with private NEW dock
Relax with your whole crew in a peaceful, secluded house right on the lake. Spend the days paddling around in the supplied canoes, jumping off the dock into the crystal clear water and floating to your hearts content. The only sounds you will hear is the waterfall across the way and the streams that run on each side of the house. In the evenings enjoy dinner on the deck, drinks by the fire pit, and relaxing in the hot tub.
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Mt Laurel-Walk to Main Street!
Mountain Laurel Retreat offers the perfect location, walkable to downtown! ! Leave the car behind and stroll into the heart of the town to enjoy the vibrant spring and summer energy. With 1800 square feet of living space, you will enjoy a large open-concept kitchen, and dining room, that is perfect for gatherings. We offer 3 spacious bedrooms, two of which feature a King/Queen bed with a private bathroom.
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Scotchland. Wood burning fireplace. 5 min to town
Scotchland is a cozy, professionally decorated mountain house in the serene Mirror Lake neighborhood, less than two miles from boutique shopping, fine dining, and Old Edwards Inn & Spa in downtown Highlands. Hikes, waterfalls, & overlooks are all within a quick scenic drive. YouTube TV fast internet! Please note we have a no pet policy.
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Popular amenities for Highlands house rentals
House rentals with a hot tub

YOUR OWN Waterfall+Hot Tub+Fire Pit+Sauna
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Eagles Nest w/Hot Tub / Clayton Ga
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Mountain Gem Hideaway/Romantic Getaway/Lovely view
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Cozy mountain home w/ hot tub sauna near waterfall
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Walk-to-Downtown Retreat | Creekside + Hot Tub
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River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands Trout Fishing
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Rushing Waters on Greens Creek
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Tuckaseegee River House
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House rentals with a pool

Peaceful Mountain at Sapphire Valley
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Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!
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Keowee Key Luxury Condo - Stunning Views!
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One-of-Kind Retreat, Walk to Town, Hot Tub & Pool
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BLR Resort W/ Lake Views, Hot Tub, King Bed, EV
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Huckleberry Cabin
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High Heaven! A Mountain top dream home on 13 acres
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Resort Amenities-Hot Tub- Game Room - Pet Friendly
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House rentals with free parking

Cozy Retreat in the Trees•4.8 to Highlands•No Fees
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Luxury Treehouse Retreat | Private Trails & Views!
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Luxury 4BR Mountain Home
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5 minutes to town! Emerald Ferns Cottage
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Highlands Cottage in Mirror Lake! 3 mins to town!
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Dancing Bear, Walk To Town, Outstanding Amenities
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Beautiful, secluded, nestled in the woods+sauna!
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Cozy Carolina Cottage, located in town!
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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 | $344 | $337 | $333 | $350 | $358 | $375 | $361 | $350 | $350 | $372 | $395 | $379 |
| 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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