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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!

Fall Specials | King En-suite | 40’ Deck | 1mile t
Imagine waking up in a cozy townhome in scenic Sapphire Valley, drinking your morning coffee on the covered porch overlooking a serene wooded area listening to the birds sing. The perfect space for couples, families with kids or pets - Sapphire Valley Resort is located within 1.5 miles! In addition, there are plenty of state parks nearby where everyone can enjoy Western NC at its finest! Nature abounds in this family, pet-friendly community that features Meadow Lake and Horsepasture River within

Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Hot Tub & Game Room and View!
VIEWS! The Cabin is the perfect place for a fun time. You have plenty to do if you just want to hang at the cabin. It has a hot tub, firepit, darts, billiards, foosball, Pac-man, and tons of games - but if you want to get out and enjoy Maggie Valley, you are 5 min from shopping, dining, golf, and skiing. Lake Junaluska, Soco & Mingo Waterfalls, Harrah’s & the Blue Ridge Pkwy - less than 20 min away. Ashville and The Biltmore are 35 miles east! DISCOUNT - Military, First Responders & Teachers.

Lakeside Lodge-Not impacted by Hurricanes
Slow down and enjoy yourself at this unique and tranquil getaway by a small private lake. Nestled into a wooded 2.5 acre lot, you'll enjoy the immediate surroundings & have access to all the sights in the area. Take a short drive to waterfalls, hikes & quaint small towns. Relax & take in the views on the private dock, large deck, canoe, kayak, or paddle board available to you. You'll also enjoy the comforts of the wood burning fireplace, well-stocked kitchen, games, TV, foosball table & more!

Lone Star Retreat # 3 - Beautiful lake views!
Lone Star Retreat # 3 at Lake Junaluska is a charming 1BR apartment with a 60' deck overlooking the lake. PET FRIENDLY, private fire pit 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 within 5-15 min, ski Cataloochee Mt. 20 min away. Ask about our other properties if we're booked!

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

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.

Farmhouse I Hot Tub I Hiking Trails I Game Room
Welcome to your luxury farmhouse retreat located in Lake Toxaway, NC. This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom farmhouse is designed to provide you with a peaceful countryside escape, making your stay truly exceptional. Nestled on a working farm, you'll be surrounded by friendly goats, donkey, mini cow, and yaks, with the sounds of a nearby waterfall adding to the tranquil setting. Plus, enjoy private hiking trails right on the property—perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike!

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.

The Crane Cottage in downtown Cashiers
This cottage is a private home on Cashiers Lake; walking distance to shops, restaurants, and bars, minutes to golf courses, hiking trails and trout fishing, the perfect year round get-a-way with a key location and utmost charm. To all of our guests for 2024- FYI : The private lake that is the back drop to our house will be empty all year due to the owner’s development. Rain will allow it to look full at times. See last photo in listing. -John and Marcia

Almost Heaven Overlooking Lake
Almost Heaven is located above Lake Glenville with wonderful water and mountain views. One half of this updated duplex is all you'll need for your home base to explore everything outdoors in Jackson County. Downtown Cashiers and its grocery store, boutique shopping, and restaurants are only five miles away. Turn right onto Route 64 and travel 20 minutes to the town of Highlands, NC to explore Main Street and its' shopping and restaurant experiences.

Amazing Lakefront home with private NEW dock
Relax with your whole crew in a peaceful, secluded house right on the lake. Spend the days paddling around in the supplied canoes, jumping off the dock into the crystal clear water and floating to your hearts content. The only sounds you will hear is the waterfall across the way and the streams that run on each side of the house. In the evenings enjoy dinner on the deck, drinks by the fire pit, and relaxing in the hot tub.
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Sapphire Mountain Views, 3BR/2BA, 1 Level

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Highlands Hideout, Lake Views, Fiber Wi-Fi

Twin Ponds Retreats

Artistically furnished Creekside House with Pond

Lake front with private dock & gorgeous views!

New! What a View! Spacious/Private Hot tub/no pets

Lakefront Hot Tub, Private Dock, Boats, WCU 15 min
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The Crane Cottage in downtown Cashiers

Smoky Mountain Cottage on the Cove - 6 min to WCU

Gorgeous Cottage on Private Lake - Walk to Town

Mountain Views - Spacious 3BR 2BA

Lakeside Lodge-Not impacted by Hurricanes

Hike & Boat: Cozy Bear Lake Cottage!
Cabin rentals with a kayak

Cozy Elk Cabin/Magnificent Views/Wandering Elk

Cozy Mountain Retreat with Private Trails & Ponds

K’Bear Hideaway Close to Wcu and Cullowhee

Family Cabin at Howells at the Moon Farm

Stunning Modern Rustic Lake Retreat PRVT BOAT SLIP

Mountain Lake Life - NEW FIRE PIT!

Thanksgiving is now available!

Elk View/Log Cabin/Roaming Elk/Views/Pet-Friendly
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