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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!

Historic Luxury Cabin | Private Outdoor Tub
Heady Mountain Cabin, a restored 1890 retreat with outdoor claw foot tub, nestled between the Nantahala National Forest and our horse pasture. Curated for a luxurious stay with rustic charm, spa-level comfort, and space for romance and reflection. Breathe fresh air, soak in the private outdoor tub, play a record, gather by the firepit. Slow down and reconnect with yourself, each other, and nature. Fresh coffee and a welcome drink await. Ideal for a romantic escape, solo retreat, or small family.

Gorges SP & Waterfalls, Peaceful & Modern | WIFI
Welcome to your “Land of Waterfalls” escape! Perched on a thickly wooded hillside secluded from neighbors, this cute cabin has the comforts of home in a quiet & private setting, perfect for a romantic getaway or a small family. After a day exploring the beautiful area, enjoy relaxing in your cozy cabin or roasting marshmallows at the fire pit! The surrounding area, from Brevard to Cashiers & Highlands, was spared the worst of Helene and is open & welcoming visitors to keep the economy afloat.

Nantahala : Mountain ZEN
Modern mountain home nestled in the Nantahala Forest with amazing rock-face and distance views. The house was inspired by Japanese design and won an AIA Atlanta award and is featured in Dwell Magazine. 2 decks, covered porch, fire pit for watching the clouds roll over the mountains. Enjoy privacy, seclusion with the benefits of Highlands, a few miles away. Close to hikes, waterfalls and local activities. Whether spring blossoms, rain showers, colors of fall, your visit will be invigorating.

Little Bear Creek Franklin/Highlands Smoky Mtns.
Bring the whole family including your pets to relax and enjoy this private 1+ acre wooded oasis. Relax in the hot tub or splash in the creek knowing you are just minutes away from the waterfalls, scenic drives, gem hunting, hiking trails, quaint small towns, renowned restaurants and many other adventurous outdoor activities that make Western North Carolina! LBC is located just ten minutes from Franklin and twenty minutes from Highlands on easily accessible paved and beautiful scenic roads.

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.

Modern Mountain Getaway. Quiet and peaceful.
Discover a stunning mid-century inspired cabin nestled on 4+ private acres near Cashiers & Highlands, NC. Thoughtfully designed with clean lines, warm wood tones, and vintage-inspired furnishings, 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!

Remote, cheerful, mountain cabin with hot tub.
Welcome to The Lazy Bear! Listen to the sounds of the creek as you relax on the front porch of this 1964 cabin. Dog friendly fenced in front yard. $50 pet fee. Nice furnishings. 7 miles to town of Franklin which offers shopping, restaurants, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, gem mining and more! Just bring your personal items, clothes and food! You will have 2 t.p., dish and washer pods, p.t. and trash bags. We are proud to offer 10% discount for military, first responders and teachers. ❤️

Elevate Your Spring With Mountain Magic!
Miss Bee Haven Retreat is a quiet place for quiet people. 🤫 (All guests over 18 years of age only) Located in a private community at the end of the road overlooking the splendor of Gorges State Parks’ 7,500 acres.🌲 This is a peaceful mountain retreat where you can disconnect from the world 🌎 and reconnect with yourself while breathing in the cleanest mountain air 💨and drinking pure mountain water.💧 Curious about bees 🐝 ? Apiary tours available spring 2026! Suits & gloves provided!

Highlands cabin 6 mins to downtown & pet friend
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!

Unique Waterfall Cabin
This cabin-like home is nestled on a hill beside a 250 foot waterfall. As the water cascades to the bottom it turns into a creek that wraps around the property. The waterfall and can be enjoyed from almost every room. The elevation is at 3800 ft providing perfect temperatures for most of the summer, hence, no air conditioning. There is a fully stocked, renovated kitchen and washer/dryer upstairs. The house is located 15 minutes from Cashiers which has restaurants and groceries.

Pisgah Highlands Chestnut Creek Cabin
Cozy up in our newly renovated 1940’s creek side cabin. The back yard over looks Pisgah National Forest! Hike from the neighborhood trail into Pisgah, or drive 4 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Take a hot bath in our outdoor clawfoot tub and enjoy the sounds of the rushing creek. Try out the sauna and cold plunge in the creek! Just a 25 minute easy drive to Asheville. Rustic esthetic with modern amenities like Wifi and air conditioning! Pet friendly.
Popular amenities for cabin rentals in Highlands
Cabin rentals with a hot tub

Blue Haven Cabin

The Perch

The Blue Bear Cabin

New Modern cabin 7 mins from Downtown

Chattooga Lakefront Cabin w/ Hot Tub + Pvt. Dock!

Secluded A-Frame | Amazing View | Couples Getaway

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Ren's Nest, a place to be in the forest. NoWiFi.

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The Lodge at Laurel Falls Mountain Retreat Brevard

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The Cashiers Cabin

Cute Cabin on the Creek near Dillsboro

Little Falls Lodge - A Creek & Waterfall Paradise!

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Home Sweet Cabin (NEW) - $1M Views Highlands NC

Cloud View Cabin•Modern • Hot Tub • Sunrise View

Twin Creeks on the Cullasaja

Cozy Mountain Home Getaway

The Happy Place

Spectacular View - Sweet 1 bed Cabin

Souls Rest

Cozy Creekside Cabin
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 | £213 | £165 | £177 | £168 | £185 | £224 | £199 | £204 | £183 | £235 | £237 | £302 |
| 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 £82 per night before taxes and fees

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20 of Highlands holiday rentals include wifi access

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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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