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Mirror Lake Area : This Highlands vacation home rental is located on a lake and has a fireplace, a patio, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your vacation with a garden and a selection of books. Other favorite homes for rent in Highlands are Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! and In-Town Luxury 2 Br Apartment - 205 S. 4th Street .

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Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit

Scaly Mountain

Michael K.

$252 nightly

Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

Mirror Lake

Sara M.

$646 nightly

Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Modern Mountain Zen 3-bed, 3-bath Home With Creeks

Sapphire

$640 nightly

Jul 11 - Jul 12

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CRYSTAL CREEK ARCADE HOUSE! Big Creek + Arcade Room + Decks + Resort Amenities!

Sapphire

Chris S.

$703 nightly

Jul 8 - Jul 9

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The Dogwood Cottage Franklin

Franklin

Anonymous traveler

$367 nightly

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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Derby Cottage at Julep Farms

Dillard

$655 nightly

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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The Dogwood Cabin – Part of Cashiers Lake Cabins

Cashiers

Adam P.

$337 nightly

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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The Golfview Cottage

Franklin

Tammy Renee W.

$367 nightly

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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Top Highlands Hotel Reviews

The Park On Main

10/10 Excellent

"We did not bring our dog but this a true doggie hotel. Rooms were furnished with a large dog bed and bowls. Dogs were well behaved and everywhere. A rooms have a balcony and the inn has underground parking. The Inn had a nice courtyard and a variety of bottles of wine were available for a reasonable price. The Inn is on the main street of town and very accessible to shops and restaurants."

Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy

8/10 Good

"We had a very nice stay However, having said that things seemed just a little "OFF'. There are no closets, just pegs to hang your clothes, the web says that they serve free breakfast but they do not, you have to dress and leave the property for breakfast as the restaurant on sight does not serve it. There is no easy chair in the room just a straight back desk chair. There is no office area to print air tickets or boarding passes and the first person behind the counter said that they couldn't do that. later another person did it for us. It is a lovely setting and Stanley at the counter at night was delightful."

Autumn Ridge, 3/2, peaceful/ secluded...1.5 mi from Highlands and fast internet!

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed our stay! The house was very roomy, clean and had lots of extra thoughtful amenities such as plenty of soap, toilet paper, paper towels, k-cups, sweetener, etc. There were plenty of towels, extra cozy blankets, games, laundry and dishwasher supplies, propane tanks for the firepit and grill and more. Even had a electric leaf blower to clean off the porch! The stone fireplace was amazing! The coffee bar was so cute. The drive up was a narrow one way road, but well paved. We never drove it at night, so not sure if it is well lit. The neighborhood was quiet and relaxing. We used the porch firepit one night, but it was summer and a little buggy as to be expected. This was an amazing find for a good price and a short drive to everything! Great for larger families or just a couple getaway. Owners were very responsive!! We locked ourselves out and they responded within 10 minutes and had us back in the house within another 10!!"

Highlander Mountain House

8/10 Good

"The Mountain House is unique. It is truly an old house that has been modified to include rooms and a restaurant. There are about 8-10 rooms in the Main House where we stayed. There is a separate building called the Bunkhouse out back. The room was clean but very small and tight. More so that I thought was possible but we got used to it. The air conditioner and TV worked well but the window shades were hard to operate. Our room had a queen-sized bed and it was nice. The biggest challenge was that there is no elevator so one has to walk up steep stairs carrying your own luggage to get to your room. Fortunately, Sarah was there when we arrived and she helped. But the hotel really does need to have a strong person on duty at arrival time and departure time to carry luggage to the room. We had to make two trips up and down the stairs. The parking is scarce. Only a few spots out back. On one occasion we had to park out on the street. There is no breakfast served during the week but they do make available coffee and banana bread. The staff, especially Sarah, was very helpful. The house is just across the street from all the shops on Main Street so the location is great. That is one reason we chose to stay there. Now that I know the details of the facility I would plan my luggage more carefully if I stayed there again. We did not have a chance to try out the restaurant."

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February	April	$275

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January	$283
February	$255
March	$266
April	$307
May	$258
June	$262
July	$275
August	$278
September	$268
October	$295
November	$284
December	$301

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Can I find a vacation rental in Highlands?

Yes, we give you a choice of vacation rentals in Highlands close to Highlands Biological Station, or you can go with a secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the majestic mountain landscape and waterfalls in Highlands. Make sure you have time to check out the golf courses and art during your trip.

What are some of the best vacation rentals that Highlands has to offer?

Mirror Lake Area: This Highlands vacation home rental is located on a lake and has a fireplace, a patio, and a barbecue grill to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 3 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You can relax into your vacation with a garden and a selection of books. Other favorite homes for rent in Highlands are Mirror Lake Red Door Guest House-On Mirror Lake and 1.2 Miles from Main Street! and In-Town Luxury 2 Br Apartment - 205 S. 4th Street.

How many vacation rentals are there in Highlands?

Choose from 265 Expedia vacation rentals in Highlands for a memorable vacation.

What’s there to see and do in Highlands?

Cultural attractions include Highlands Playhouse and Highlands Art Gallery, whereas Bridal Veil Falls and Dry Falls are a couple of picturesque spots to enjoy the outdoors. While here, Highlands Country Club and Whiteside Mountain are other places worth a visit.

What’s a vacation rental in Highlands like?

A vacation rental is a private property you can stay in for a few weeks or just a few days in Highlands. Vacation rentals feature amenities such as hot tubs, fire pits, and patios so you'll feel just like you're staying in your own home. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of safety away from shared hotel elevators and busy front desks while still allowing you the enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular choice for a family trip or a small group gathering.

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Our top choices for Highlands vacation rentals

Cozy Mountaintop Cottage: Excellent Wi-fi, Beautiful Views, & Stone Fire Pit

Cozy Yet Modern Cottage. Pet Friendly. 1.3 Miles to Town. Mountain Views.

Modern Mountain Zen 3-bed, 3-bath Home With Creeks

CRYSTAL CREEK ARCADE HOUSE! Big Creek + Arcade Room + Decks + Resort Amenities!

The Dogwood Cottage Franklin

Derby Cottage at Julep Farms

The Dogwood Cabin – Part of Cashiers Lake Cabins

The Golfview Cottage

Modern Mountain Getaway Near Highlands, NC — Alinear Home

Maison Blanche Cottage @ Julep Farms

The MillStone Cabins *Highlands 2 Cabins on Fly Fishing River

Picturesque Sky Haus Sanctuary w/ Mountain Views

Freshly Decorated, 1.5 miles to downtown Highlands w/ views of Mount Satulah!

River Love 💙 Tiny Adventure *Highlands Cullasaja River Gorge same day bookings

River River River Smokey Mts too!!

Picturesque ‘Sky Haus’ Sanctuary w/ Mountain Views

River Love ❤@ The Barn *Highlands<br> Home on the Cullasaja River Trout Fishing

Cullasaja Cottage ♡ River Love ♡ Highlands Perfect river cabin for family fun!

Cliffside cabin with overlook of Blue Valley

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