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Luxury Waterfront Getaway In The Smoky Mountains.
SUPER COZY, modern luxury house on river front property with HUGE screened-in back porch WITH HEATER overlooking the Tuckasegee River. Located in a private community just minutes from tons of beautiful trails, Western Carolina University, grocery stores and restaurants. The property has direct river access! Fishing, Kayaking, Tubing, Paddle Boarding and more can be done right from your backyard. NEW CONSTRUCTION - CUSTOM BUILT IN 2022- Modern Riverfront Luxury Home Open to Mid-Term Rental

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!

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

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.

Downtown Highlands Art Gallery | Walk to Main
Welcome to Art Chalet~ a live-in ART GALLERY in downtown Highlands, NC just one minute to Main Street. Original 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~ steps from Smokehouse BBQ & High Country Wine Shop. Perfect for romantic getaways, couples retreats, & girls weekends.

Pet Friendly Streamside Cabin near Cashiers NC
The Bearfoot Retreat streamside cabin is the perfect escape from the hot city to a cool, serene setting. We furnished the Great Room with over-sized leather sofas and chairs, giving it a comfortable mountain feel. Complete with a large-screen TV and ventless, remote-controlled gas fireplace, this beautiful room opens up to an expansive wrap-around deck. Whether you're enjoying the firepit next to Norton Creek or testing your skills in our Game Room, your family will love this experience!

Wolf Lake Escape - lake & mountain retreat
Beautiful secluded setting on Wolf Lake. Private studio apartment with full kitchen and bath. Stunning lake view and full lake access with use of kayaks, canoe and dock in the adjacent cove. Private patio with fire pit and grill. Paradise Falls trailhead 1 mile away. Close to Panthertown Valley Backcountry Area with multiple trails and waterfalls. 45 minutes from Brevard, Sylva and Cashiers, NC. Easy drive to Asheville and Biltmore House. Onsite parking. Well behaved pets welcome

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.

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.

Luxury Wildcat Cherokee Riverfront RV Rental
GSMNP, Oconaluftee River, Walk to shops, restaurants and attractions. The Wildcat features leather seating, king-size Tempur-Pedic bed, French-door, stainless fridge, large shower. The patio features a fire ring, BBQ grill (BYO charcoal). Adirondack chairs and a picnic table! Duraflame logs are highly recommended for outdoor fire pit. The gas stove in the kitchen is not available. It is not safe for people who are not familiar with how to use one. Internet TV.

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.

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.
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Cozy North Carolina Mountain Home

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Renovated Mountain Escape 10 min to Waynesville NC

Secluded Lake Glenville Compound Prime Lake View

Clean & Fabulous on Lake Glenville

The Wren at Flat Mountain Farm

Couples Retreat with Lake and Mtn Views, Fire Pit

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Sarah's Studio Apt, 5 min walk to the Lake!

Cozy Mountain Hideaway

Starstorm Mountain Apartment-Pet Friendly

Sapphire Valley NC condo - Oct 3-10/2026

NEW! Sapphire Hilltop Cozy Condo

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat

Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains in this 2BD condo

Sapphire Suite: Clean, Comfortable, Convenient.
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Updated Cottage at Lake Junaluska Golf Course!

Cattail Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town

Renovated in Highlands - 1M to downtown Highlands

Cottage at Casuarina Lodge - Luxury, Pet Friendly

Hike & Boat: Cozy Bear Lake Cottage!

Storybook cottage on stream- perfect for families!

Direct Lake Access & Fire Pit: Tuckasegee Cottage!

Junaluska Sunrise @Lake Junaluska Historic Cottage
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