
Holiday rentals with lake access in Highlands
Find and book unique lake access rentals on Airbnb
Quick stats about holiday rentals with lake access in Highlands

Total holiday rentals
Explore 20 holiday rentals in Highlands

Nightly prices starting at
Highlands holiday rentals start at $171 AUD per night before taxes and fees

Verified guest reviews
Over 1,810 verified reviews to help you choose

Family-friendly holiday rentals
20 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Highlands holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
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!
Top-Rated Accommodation with Lake Access in Highlands
Guests agree: These options for accommodation with lake access are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

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!
ViewNearbyCheckout

Cottage at Casuarina Lodge - Luxury, Pet Friendly
LIVE...YOUR GREATEST STORY! Nestled on beautiful, lush acres of high altitude and protected rainforest, The Cottage at Casuarina Lodge (pronounced casa - reena) creates a ONE-OF-A-KIND opportunity for guests desiring a unique, luxury experience. Combining the rustic elements of water, nature and air in the mountains with upscale finishes, The Cottage is unparalleled in its design and furnishings and unlike any other place on earth (AND certainly in all of Glenville, Cashiers, and the Highlands).
NearbyOutdoor spacesIndoor spaces

Lake Keowee Waterfront Cottage - Private Retreat
Lake-front retreat w/ unbelievable sunsets, swimming & kayaking, tucked in between the Cliffs & the Reserve, 30 miles west of Greenville. Private park-like setting for a couples getaway. Updated one-bedroom small cottage w/ living room, kitchen, bath, laundry, AC/heat. The entire property is included w/ your cottage rental; 1.1 acres, 800 ft of lake shoreline, a dock, a pier, a sunset deck, a social pavilion, waterfront hot-tub. It is a private lake experience; nothing really compares - unique!
ViewNearbyHot tub

Romantic Cottage overlooking Lake Laurel
This charming, custom-designed cottage offers serene lake views and overlooks botanical gardens, where you’ll find trails that wind around the lake. A short walk takes you to Main Street. The spacious master suite features a king bed, while the fully equipped kitchen and private workspace offer comfort and convenience. Enjoy the peaceful entry courtyard with a water feature, and a cozy screened porch. NOTE - there is an open doorway to the master suite. NO pets or children. FIREPLACE NOT IN USE.
ViewNearbyValue

Live-In Art Gallery | Walk to Main | Steps to BBQ
Welcome to Art Chalet "Art in the HeART of Highlands". Enjoy a live-in ART GALLERY where fine-art fills every room, and every piece is for sale, set against breathtaking mountain views and natural light. Nestled on a lush hillside with two outdoor fireplaces, this chic walk-to-town mountain retreat blends elevated design with an unbeatable location~ 1 minute drive to downtown & steps to Smokehouse BBQ & High Country Wine Shop. Perfect for romantic getaways, couples retreats, & girls weekends.
Outdoor spacesNearbyCheck-in

Mountain Cabin w/ Hot Tub + Pvt. Deck
*** Due to urgent dam repairs, the lake will be drained and not usable from June 15, 2026 through May 2027.*** An adventurous holiday at this phenomenal charming rustic custom-built cabin in a private, gated community! This outdoorsy getaway is close to many outdoor opportunities like hiking and biking trails and fly fishing. There is also a fire pit, fireplace, hot tub, and deck! When you're not soaking up the sun curl up on the hammock and relish the peace and quiet of this secluded property.
NearbyOutdoor spacesQuiet

RiverBunk, Highlands Vintage Treasure
RiverBunk fronts Culasaga River in the historic Mirror Lake area on Hicks Road. 1 mi from downtown, shopping, restaurants, art, spa, wine garden and outdoor activities. Truly a one of a kind cottage that will bring you back and wow you with coziness and romantic memories. Perfect for the couple who wants to escape but tip out to one of the many eateries or waterfalls in the area. Hiking, zip-line, seasonal snow tubing and local galleries will keep you entertained. Amazing New Dock and Dingy
Outdoor spacesNearbyCleanliness

Destination Keowee
A rustic industrial style Lake Keowee lakefront escape that places you right on a panoramic point in a private cove. Welcome the outdoors in with the 6ft kitchen hinge bar window to the upper deck or enjoy the 6-seat hot tub on lower deck. Deep water dock tie off space is available. Guests enjoy the use of 2 standup paddle boards, and lakeside fire pit (guest provide firewood). Great cove sunsets! 15 minutes to Clemson and 1 min Lighthouse Restaurant. Please read all details prior to booking!
ViewOutdoor spacesLaundry

17 Degrees North Mountain Cabin
Awaken in a luxury king size bed and slide open the garage door to sweeping views of the Smokies. Enjoy coffee on the deck. Fully furnished bed and bath, AC/Heat and kitchenette. Pets permitted $40/first pet $20/each additional pet. Area is fenced. Listen to the river while lying in the in-deck hammock. The perfect stage for a restful afternoon or night time stargazing. Watch the wildlife and farm animals or fish for trout in our 1/2 mile of river. Quiet~ private~ breathtaking~ accessible~
Outdoor spacesViewParks

Rainbow's End Mountain Lake House
You've found the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow in this comfortable, stylish mountain lake house! The house sits on 4 acres with a private dock on Rainbow Lake. Whether you want to relax by the stone fireplace in the vaulted wood ceilings of the great room, cozy up with a good book in the hip and funky loft area, or enjoy the fresh mountain air in the large screened-in porch, this house has it all. There's a remote work station with 2 monitors, universal docking station and printer.
ViewNearbyCheck-in

Twin Creeks on the Cullasaja
*Sorry. No Pets* Relax in peace! The property is located on the Cullasaja River. Rocky River Lane is a dead end with only 5 homes. A small branch and Peeks Creek border the property and feed into the river. It's perfect for tubing and trout fishing, and if the water is up a bit, it's perfect for kayaking. The stairs from the bank to the river make for safe and easy access. The house is located way off the main drag with equal distance to Franklin and Highlands.
ViewOutdoor spacesWi-Fi

Mirror lake Cabin. 3 bed,Close to town. Canoe.
Rustic cabin on beautiful Mirror Lake with lake view, dock and canoe! Just a few steps from the lake. Outside screen porch and large deck, grill and fire pit overlooking beautiful lake. Corn hole, board games, hammock available for your enjoyment. Close enough to walk or bike to town (bikes not included) Games, movies, electric grill. Cable tv, WiFi. Fire wood provided for the fireplace. Pullout sofa bed couch adds 2 more sleeping spots bringing total parole to 8.
ViewNearbyTV
Popular amenities for Highlands lake access rentals
Lake access house rentals

Lodge w Grill, Fireplace & Club Access!
NearbyViewKitchen

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!
Outdoor spacesViewHiking

Designer Lake Cottage with Hot Tub
ViewNearbyHospitality

Winsome Guest house in Trillium-Cashiers/Highlands
Outdoor spacesNearbyQuiet

Lake Sequoyah Cottage
ViewNearbyCheckout

Katie’s Lakehouse, Beautiful views, Canoe & Kayak
NearbyViewLayout

The Wren at Flat Mountain Farm
Outdoor spacesHikingSleep quality

Whitewater Lake Front Cottage
NearbyOutdoor spacesDecor
Lake access apartment rentals

Sarah's Studio Apt
ViewOutdoor spacesLong stay

Stacey's Studio Suite w/Lake View
ViewOutdoor spacesDecor

Lake Life Upper Apt-2 min walk to Lk Junaluska ASM
ViewNearbyCondition

Cozy Mountain Hideaway
Outdoor spacesViewWalkability

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J
Outdoor spacesNearbyHospitality

Studio Apartment at Winding Stair Farm
NearbyComfortHospitality

NEW! Sapphire Hilltop Cozy Condo
ViewPoolCheck-in

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat
Outdoor spacesViewLaundry
Lake access cottage rentals

Hidden Cove Cottage on Chatuge Lake
Outdoor spacesViewComfort

Cattail Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town
Outdoor spacesNearbyCleanliness

Lake Front Cottage/Floating Dock
ViewNearbyPets

Updated Charm - 1M to downtown Highlands
NearbyOutdoor spacesGetting around

The Cottage at Bear Cove
NearbyOutdoor spacesPets

Private Trail into Table Rock
NearbyOutdoor spacesAccuracy

Rest Assured with hot tub
ViewOutdoor spacesLaundry

Keowee Waterfront Lakeside Retreat -Keowee Cottage
NearbyOutdoor spacesLocation
When is the best time to visit Highlands?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. price | $345 AUD | $324 AUD | $382 AUD | $321 AUD | $352 AUD | $354 AUD | $399 AUD | $389 AUD | $348 AUD | $391 AUD | $438 AUD | $369 AUD |
| 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 |
Destinations to explore
- Nashville Holiday rentals
- Atlanta Holiday rentals
- Myrtle Beach Holiday rentals
- Sevierville Holiday rentals
- Charlotte Holiday rentals
- Gatlinburg Holiday rentals
- Pigeon Forge Holiday rentals
- Savannah Holiday rentals
- Charleston Holiday rentals
- Hilton Head Island Holiday rentals
- Asheville Holiday rentals
- North Myrtle Beach Holiday rentals
- Family-friendly rentals Highlands
- Rentals with pools Highlands
- Cottage rentals Highlands
- Rentals with a washing machine and dryer Highlands
- Rentals with a patio Highlands
- Condo rentals Highlands
- Cabin rentals Highlands
- Beachfront rentals Highlands
- House rentals Highlands
- Rentals with a fireplace Highlands
- Rentals with a fire pit Highlands
- Rentals with outdoor seating Highlands
- Chalet rentals Highlands
- Apartment rentals Highlands
- Pet-friendly rentals Highlands
- Rentals with lake access Macon County
- Rentals with lake access North Carolina
- Rentals with lake access United States
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- Ober Mountain
- Clemson University
- Gatlinburg SkyLift Park
- Anakeesta
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- Biltmore House
- Cataloochee Ski Area
- Nantahala National Forest
- The North Carolina Arboretum
- Black Rock Mountain State Park
- Table Rock State Park
- Gorges State Park
- Tallulah Gorge State Park
- Casino At Harrah's Cherokee
- Gatlinburg Convention Center
- Helen Tubing & Waterpark
- Bell Mountain
- Devils Fork State Park
- Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- Grotto Falls
- DuPont State Forest
- Unicoi State Park and Lodge
- Soco Falls





