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Our Favorite Vacation Rentals in Highlands

  • Nestle Down an artistic Cabin in the National Forest
    Nestle Down an artistic Cabin in the National Forest
     -1br Studio
    HolidayLettingsFrom $124
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  • ‘Smallwood’ Serene Highlands Home w/Screened Porch
    ‘Smallwood’ Serene Highlands Home w/Screened Porch
     3br Home/Apartment
    HolidayLettingsFrom $416
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  • Captivating Highlands house 4 miles to Main Street
    Captivating Highlands house 4 miles to Main Street
    Excellent4br Home/Apartment
    HolidayLettingsFrom $488
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  • 3 BR Cabin with Spectacular Whiteside Mt. View
    3 BR Cabin with Spectacular Whiteside Mt. View
    Good3br Home/Apartment
    HolidayLettingsFrom $165
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  • Mountain’s Laurel a charming cottage in the woods SPRING SPECIALS
    Mountain’s Laurel a charming cottage in the woods SPRING SPECIALS
     2br Home/Apartment
    HolidayLettingsFrom $307
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  • NEW! Highlands Home on 3 Acres - Wooded Views!
    NEW! Highlands Home on 3 Acres - Wooded Views!
     2br Home/Apartment
    HolidayLettingsFrom $468
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  • NEW! 'Gold Mine Retreat' - Near Hikes & Waterfalls
    NEW! 'Gold Mine Retreat' - Near Hikes & Waterfalls
     2br Cottage
    HolidayLettingsFrom $252
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  • Town Center, Rustic Luxury
    Town Center, Rustic Luxury
    Excellent3br Cottage
    HolidayLettingsFrom $411
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Highlands Vacation Rentals with a Pool

  • Million Dollar View
    Million Dollar View
    Excellent3br Other
    AirbnbFrom $444
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  • Sapphire Valley Country Club Condo
    Sapphire Valley Country Club Condo
    NiceHome/Apartment
    AirbnbFrom $123
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  • Donna's Cottage
    Donna's Cottage
    Excellent3br Home/Apartment
    AirbnbFrom $291
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  • Sparrows's Rest - Suite Retreat-
    Sparrows's Rest - Suite Retreat-
    Excellent2br Home/Apartment
    AirbnbFrom $141
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Highlands Vacation Rentals with Wi-Fi

  • Mountain Watch - Retreat to Remember!
    Mountain Watch - Retreat to Remember!
    Excellent1br Other
    AirbnbFrom $198
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  • IN TOWN! 2 Blocks to Main Street. WiFi. Sleeps 6.
    IN TOWN! 2 Blocks to Main Street. WiFi. Sleeps 6.
     2br Home/Apartment
    AirbnbFrom $339
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  • Charming Single Story Close to Town
    Charming Single Story Close to Town
    GoodHome/Apartment
    AirbnbFrom $325
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  • Renovated Mirror Lake Cottage. Mountain/Lake Views
    Renovated Mirror Lake Cottage. Mountain/Lake Views
    Excellent4br Home/Apartment
    AirbnbFrom $517
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Highlands Pet-Friendly Vacation Rentals

  • Beautiful Mountain Getaway
    Beautiful Mountain Getaway
     2br Home/Apartment
    HolidayLettingsFrom $166
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  • 'Da Barn' Cashiers Area Cottage on Private Meadow!
    'Da Barn' Cashiers Area Cottage on Private Meadow!
     3br Cottage
    HolidayLettingsFrom $337
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  • Falling Waters
    Falling Waters
     3br Home/Apartment
    HolidayLettingsFrom $437
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  • Walk to Town but still Mountain Quiet-Pet Friendly
    Walk to Town but still Mountain Quiet-Pet Friendly
    Excellent1br Country House
    AirbnbFrom $359
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Highlands Travel Guide

Highlands is the perfect ourdoorsy vacation that everyone needs to reconnect with nature. This small town boasts a stunning location in the Nantahala National Forest, which lies in the Appalachian Mountains. From hiking and biking to fishing, there are recreational opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Meanwhile, the downtown area of Highlands also offers retail therapy, with antique and boutique stores, as well as art galleries. In addition, there are some amazing restaurants in town, from fine dining experiences to casual and relaxed pubs.

Things to Do in Highlands

There are a lot of beautiful waterfalls that tourists love to visit in the Nantahala National Forest. This includes the Bridal Veil Falls, which is 45-feet tall and visitors are able to walk behind the falls. Another top spot is Cullasaja Falls, which is part of the Mountain Waters Scenic Byway. Tourists also love to see the Shadow of the Bear, which is an image that emerges on Whiteside Mountain. One of the best places to fish in Highlands is at Harris Lake in Cliffside Lake Recreation Area. This provides the opportunity to catch rainbow trout and brown trout.

Best Time to Visit Highlands

The best times to visit Highlands is during the spring, summer and fall months.

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Highlands is in August, while the cheapest month is in March. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Highlands is in the high season in July. Highlands has its low season in March, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.
The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Highlands tends to be Tuesday, while the most expensive day tends to be Friday. Vacation homes in Highlands tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Tuesdays.

The Weather in Highlands

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Highlands. The hottest month in Highlands is June, when temperatures peak at 90 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to 2 ˚F. The wettest month in Highlands is May with 6.91 inches of rain, while the driest month is January with 1.67 inches of rain.

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Vacation Rentals in Highlands

At AllTheRooms.com we have accommodations from all of the leading providers - Airbnb, Bed and Breakfast, Priceline and others. We have 588 vacation rentals, hotels and other places to stay in Highlands ranging from inexpensive options to luxury places to stay. A vacation in Highlands can be budget-friendly - our cheapest price vacation rental is available at $79 a night. In general, an accommodation in Highlands will cost you $326 per night.

If you have to have internet access during your time in Highlands, then you can choose from over 344 accommodations that have WiFi internet. 22 places to stay include a breakfast. You can keep up with your workout routine by staying at one of 12 accommodations that provide gym facilities. Driving to Highlands? Then choose one of the 324 places to stay that comes with a parking spot included.

Those traveling with a cat, dog or some other animal can stay in one of 155 accommodations that are designated as pet-friendly.

408 of our accommodations in Highlands have been reviewed and rated. 62% are rated great. 203 accommodations allow instant booking.

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