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A large, rustic building with a stone facade, a covered garage, and a classic car parked in front.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.
A stone-walled dining area with a menu board, wooden ceiling, and a view through a window.

1. Dillard House

Dillard House
Dillard
United States
Diksha
$179 nightly
$213 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Dillard House
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows.
A lakeside cabin with docked boats, surrounded by trees.
A sign for Sapphire Valley Resort, indicating it is a vacation ownership resort.
A wooden bridge leading to a gazebo in a park with a pond and trees.

2. Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
Sapphire
United States
Jeff
Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a deck with Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, a small table, and a chair.
A bar area with stools, shelves with glassware, and baskets hanging from the ceiling.
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3. Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn
Highlands
United States
Erin
$229 nightly
$251 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Total with taxes and fees
Outpost Inn
A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.
A bar area with wooden paneling, a counter with stools, and a view of the outdoors through windows.
A teal building with a sign reading "H.M.H." and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A rustic living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned sofa, and antler decorations.

4. Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House
Downtown Highlands
United States
Chris
$195 nightly
$214 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Highlander Mountain House
A wooden interior with a fireplace, large windows, and outdoor deck.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, two wooden rocking chairs, and a large deer painting on the wall.
A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A rustic wooden dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a forest view, and a fireplace.

5. Brook Trout Inn

Brook Trout Inn
Sapphire
United States
Michael
$164 nightly
$183 total
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Brook Trout Inn
A wooden deck with a metal bucket containing a bottle and glasses, and a metal bowl.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.
A reception area with a wooden counter, three black bar stools, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bench, and a hanging pendant light.

6. Hotel Cashiers

Hotel Cashiers
Cashiers
United States
DENNIS
$179 nightly
$202 total
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Cashiers
A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.
A two-story house with a covered porch and a brick column.
A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
Franklin
United States
Tim
$102 nightly
$115 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Total with taxes and fees
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
A stone staircase leading to a house with a stone chimney and a small glass door.
A room with two yellow armchairs, a table with a floral tablecloth, a lamp, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by autumn trees and a lake view.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ornate chandeliers.

8. Greystone Inn

Greystone Inn
Lake Toxaway
United States
Carey
$531 nightly
$593 total
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Greystone Inn
A wooden pier leading to a dock with benches, surrounded by a forest and a lake.
A lakeside lodge with multiple buildings, a dock, and dense forest in the background.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear glass windows, and a bench.
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.

9. Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Sapphire
United States
Emmary
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
A modern house with a deck, a fire pit, and a grill.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a rug, and framed leaf artwork on the wall.
A bathroom with a white sink, a black faucet, a round mirror, and a toilet.

10. Highlands Houses For Rent

Highlands Houses For Rent
Highlands
United States
Laurie
Highlands Houses For Rent
A spacious kitchen with a large island, stone fireplace, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.
A log cabin with a wooden staircase leading to a porch, surrounded by a forested area.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

11. 7 Mi to Ski Sapphire Valley: Resort-style Retreat

7 Mi to Ski Sapphire Valley: Resort-style Retreat
Glenville
7 Mi to Ski Sapphire Valley: Resort-style Retreat
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a gray sofa, a green armchair, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, and dark cabinetry.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a second-story balcony.
A rustic cabin interior with a dining area, a green sofa, and a mounted deer head.

12. Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!

Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!
Highlands
United States
Lora
$365 nightly
$400 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large leather sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with bar stools, and a dining area with a wooden table set for four.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with a chandelier.

13. Sky Valley Home w/ Mtn View, 5 Mi to Rabun Bald!

Sky Valley Home w/ Mtn View, 5 Mi to Rabun Bald!
Dillard
Sky Valley Home w/ Mtn View, 5 Mi to Rabun Bald!
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a kitchen area.
A room with two beds, wooden walls, a window with curtains, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a refrigerator.
A cozy cabin interior with a living area, kitchen, and dining space.

14. Cozy Dillard Cabin w/ Mountain Views & Pool Access

Cozy Dillard Cabin w/ Mountain Views & Pool Access
Dillard
Cozy Dillard Cabin w/ Mountain Views & Pool Access
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view, and a door with a mirror and picture frames.
A wooden cabin-style kitchen with a dining table set for two, wooden cabinets, and a refrigerator.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a clock on the wall.

15. 11 Mi to Dtwn: Franklin Cabin w/ Porch!

11 Mi to Dtwn: Franklin Cabin w/ Porch!
Franklin
11 Mi to Dtwn: Franklin Cabin w/ Porch!
Interior
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.
Interior
A forested area with a paved path leading to a wooden structure.

16. Mountain Resort Home w/ Views, By Sky Valley Golf!

Mountain Resort Home w/ Views, By Sky Valley Golf!
Dillard
United States
Kevin
Mountain Resort Home w/ Views, By Sky Valley Golf!
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a mounted bull head.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and pendant lighting.
A porch with wooden rocking chairs and a stone fireplace.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden flooring, and a stone fireplace.

17. Trails Within 2 Miles! Highlands Nature Escape

Trails Within 2 Miles! Highlands Nature Escape
Highlands
United States
Jane
Trails Within 2 Miles! Highlands Nature Escape
A spacious kitchen with a wooden table, grey cabinets, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted above the fireplace.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows.
A wooden pier leading to a lake surrounded by trees and a cabin.

18. Newly Renovated: Pet-friendly Sapphire Retreat!

Newly Renovated: Pet-friendly Sapphire Retreat!
Cashiers
Newly Renovated: Pet-friendly Sapphire Retreat!
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone wall, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a rustic decor.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.
A wooden porch with two rocking chairs and a bench, overlooking a forested area.

19. Trail Access & Tranquil Setting: Franklin Retreat!

Trail Access & Tranquil Setting: Franklin Retreat!
Franklin
United States
Dean
Trail Access & Tranquil Setting: Franklin Retreat!
A covered deck with wooden flooring, a table, and two chairs.
A cabin surrounded by dense forest, with a gravel driveway leading to a wooden deck.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious living room with a brown leather couch, a dining area with a white table and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets and modern appliances, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

20. Cozy Franklin Retreat w/ Deck - 5 Mi to Downtown!

Cozy Franklin Retreat w/ Deck - 5 Mi to Downtown!
Franklin
United States
Kim
Cozy Franklin Retreat w/ Deck - 5 Mi to Downtown!
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Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming town offers scenic waterfalls and upscale shopping along Main Street. Hike to Whiteside Mountain's dramatic cliffs in the morning when local joggers have it mostly to themselves.

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Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Cool place, nice atmosphere short walk to the center of Highlands reasonably priced comfortable rooms and quiet"
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Outpost Inn

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Three Star Hotel Guide for Highlands

There’s a reason the top 3 star hotels in Highlands, North Carolina are so incredibly popular: They combine comforting amenities and just-for-you service with some of the best rates and discounts the area has to offer. When you book a stay at a three star hotel in Highlands, you’ll get access to perfect little perks like on-site restaurants and cocktail bars, well-appointed fitness centers, and spacious rooms.

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What is the difference between a 4-star and 3-star hotel in Highlands?
The main difference between a 3- and 4-star hotel in Highlands will be the quality of service and availability of creature comforts. Three-star hotels are usually more affordable and come with the conveniences and services you need for your comfort, such as WiFi, breakfast and a gym. You can expect a bit more at a 4-star hotel — think upscale interiors, premium toiletries and extras like spa and wellness centers.
What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Highlands?
Motels generally offer more affordable rates than hotels, which makes them perfect if you're exploring around Highlands on a budget. A popular pick for overnight stays, these roadside accommodations come with simply furnished rooms, basic services and ample parking. Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay more for additional comfort, space and conveniences. Travelers can make use of things like a gym, free WiFi and meeting rooms at this style of property.

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