Fitness-friendly holiday rentals in Jackson County

Cozy Cabin • Creek, Trails, Pool, Hot Tub & Gym

Adventure meets comfort! Explore Sylva’s breweries, Dillsboro’s artsy village, Cashiers’ upscale charm, Franklin’s gem mining, and Cherokee’s culture. Hike trails, fish in the creek, zip-line, raft, tube (tubes provided), boat, or go on a trail ride. Easy drive, no steep roads. Enjoy seasonal pool, hot tub, gym, clubhouse, playground, trails, and Casper mattresses. Minutes to Western Carolina University (WCU) & Castle Ladyhawke. Near NOC, Blue Ridge Parkway & Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The Bear's Den

Enjoy a private home while exploring the western North Carolina beauty. For more, read on. Here's a review left by my most recent guests: Five stars. Mary went above and beyond to accommodate The cabin is adorable with lots of nice touches, and the outdoors areas are simply amazing. The closet kitchen is well supplied . We actually cooked all but two meals during our week-long stay. The bed is very comfortable. I highly recommend "The Bear's Den" for your stay in the Franklin, NC area.

Highlands Spacious Cabin w/Hot Tub,games,gym+wifi

Bring the whole family to this stunning, newly updated Highlands retreat! This spacious 5BR + loft home features 3 full & 2 half baths, 3 king bedrooms, and 2 family rooms with large-screen TVs. Enjoy a chef’s kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, cozy fireplace, fire pit, hot tub, and games including air hockey, ping pong, and Pac-Man arcade.Professionally decorated for comfort and style, with upgraded Starlink Wi-Fi. Just 4 miles from downtown Highlands—your perfect mountain getaway awaits!

Brand new! Walk to restaurants!

We just put the finishing touches on our condo and are happy to welcome guests! This condo is small but mighty. It has a king sized bed, a 55" Samsung TV, a rainfall shower, and a refrigerator with an ice maker. A large built in desk with easily accessible outlets and fast wifi makes working from home simple and easy. The River Run condos are unique..set on a quiet cul de sac, yet just steps from all the restaurants and amenities that Sapphire Valley has to offer. It's the best of both worlds.

Bailey’s Haven CC Mountain Home

This spacious vacation home is located inside a gated golf course community that feels deep in the forest. Amenities: golf, tennis, pickleball, a hot tub, gym. Close to fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, GSMNP, 2 national forests, a casino, restaurants, SMRailroad etc. The house has a large kitchen and den with a pool table and fireplace. Multiple decks with gorgeous views of the golf course and Clingmans Dome. Full access to Smoky Mountain Country Club amenities (greens fees additional)

Tiny Home Studio in The Smoky Mountains near WCU.

This tiny home studio is a cozy and romantic retreat nestled next to a serene river, providing the perfect getaway for couples seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The home has a minimalist and modern aesthetic, featuring an open floor plan that maximizes space while still offering all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Large windows provide stunning views of the natural beauty, and a small deck outside offers an outdoor space to relax and unwind.

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat

This beautiful space is a large, 1600 sq foot downstairs basement apartment, with a private entrance through the shared garage. It is a quiet peaceful area and is conveniently located nearby unique shopping in Cashiers, as well as beautiful gorgeous hikes, waterfalls. and lakes. An outdoor deck circles the entire length of the apartment and many windows provide a beautiful view of the mountain. At the Wyndham Resort, just down the road is recreational fun for everyone with a pass.

Bearfoot Lodge

Cozy up to mountain life in Bearfoot Lodge - a peaceful getaway located in the heart of beautiful Sapphire Valley. Located just minutes from Ski Sapphire Valley, spectacular hikes, breathtaking waterfalls, and amazing restaurants, this comfortable townhome is the perfect home base for checking out all this incredible area has to offer! Amenities at the nearby Sapphire Valley Resort include an indoor fitness center, mini golf, tennis/pickeball an indoor and outdoor pool, and hot tub!

Peaceful Mountain at Sapphire Valley

Peaceful Mountain at Sapphire offers over 1,875 sq ft, is a beautifully appointed three-bedroom, two bath home! Our large wooded deck is great for entertaining with gas grill and ample outdoor furniture. Open home floor plan has a large living area featuring a spectacular stone wood burning fireplace. The great room connects to a large gourmet kitchen with granite counter-tops, complete with stainless steel appliances. This comes with all of the amenities of Sapphire Valley Resort.

Winter fun-Ice skating rink minutes away!

Mountain Laurel Retreat offers the perfect blend of winter excitement and cozy relaxation! This winter, enjoy the season with ice skating just minutes away, perfect for family fun. Afterwards, warm up by the cozy fireplace in our welcoming family room. 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.

Lone Star Retreat # 1 - Lovely lake view!

Lone Star Retreat # 1 is a cozy studio apartment with a 60' deck overlooking Lake Junaluska. PET FRIENDLY, private firepit w/ deck seating, free access to pool, tennis, FAST WiFi. Located on the south side of the lake where its peaceful & quiet. Apt is complete with amenities for a long weekend or an extended stay. 10 min to restaurants, shops & grocery stores. Four golf courses 5-15 min. See our other properties if we're booked for your dates!

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.