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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!

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).

Lakeside Lodge-spacious cabin with lake views
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!

Cozy Mountain Cottage
Nestled in the Summer Hill gated community at Lake Glenville, the main level has an open living area with a large sectional couch, breakfast bar off the kitchen, and dining area. The master bedroom has a king size bed with a TV. The loft functions as a second bedroom with a bunk bed and a pull-out trundle. The sleeping areas have separate entrances to a shared bathroom. There is an upper and lower deck, gas and wood burning fire pits, charcoal grill, Green Egg, and a hammock to hang outdoors.

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.

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

Live-In Art Gallery | One Minute to Downtown + BBQ
Luxury chalet with evolving art gallery. Welcome to Art Chalet, a cozy escape in the heart of downtown Highlands! Just a stroll or 1/2 minute drive to Main St, this chic hillside retreat sits across from Smokehouse BBQ & High Country Wine & Provisions. Sip wine, relax amid ever-changing artwork—all pieces available for purchase. The gallery evolves as art is sold, creating a truly one-of-a-kind stay. Come stay, sip & shop surrounded by beauty and mountain charm. (No Pool/Hot Tub)

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.

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.
Popular amenities for Jackson County lake access rentals
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Cozy North Carolina Mountain Home

Sapphire Daze - an amazing view, with a cottage!

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Twice upon a stream

Lakefront Hot Tub, Private Dock, Boats, WCU 15 min

POTTS POINT AT LAKE JUNALUSKA

Sapphire's Gem

Couples Retreat with Lake and Mtn Views, Fire Pit
Lake access apartment rentals

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

Cozy Mountain Hideaway

Starstorm Mountain Apartment-Pet Friendly

Sapphire Valley NC condo - Oct 4-11/2025

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!

Walk to the Cashiers Christmas Parade, Sat. Dec. 6

Renovated in Highlands - 1M to downtown Highlands

Hike & Boat: Cozy Bear Lake Cottage!

Storybook cottage on stream- perfect for families!

Direct Lake Access & Fire Pit: Tuckasegee Cottage!

Laurel Ridge Cottage at Lake Toxaway

RiverBunk, Highlands Vintage Treasure
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