Best Short-Term Rentals in Highlands

Offering a garden, Private Mtn Love Shack w/ fast wifi, BBQ & view features accommodations in Franklin. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the vacation home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home offers a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. This vacation home is non-smoking and soundproof. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Asheville Regional Airport is 80 miles away.

- "It was the perfect little trip to the mountains I have been looking for! So peaceful and quiet." - "We Loved the Love Shack!" - "home away from home." - "Relaxing and a nice little getaway" - "Too short" - "Adorable and perfect small cabin for a trip away" - "Love Shack on Mermaid Mountain" - "Good get away"

Hotel in Highlands with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, concierge services, and dry cleaning.
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

- "We were a group with three rooms staying as part of Trailborn Highland's first 100 guests since opening. We were so impressed with the level of guest service at this property. The staff was eagetrto assist with all of our needs. Can't say enough on this topic. In addition, the rooms were comfortable and inviting, two with great views of the trees, and had great in-room amentities. Trailborn Highlands has a relaxing vibe that successfully combines a modern and rustic feel. A light complimentary selection of breakfast items was an added plus. We will definitely return!"

23 miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Franklin, Riverside Relaxer w/Hot Tub+Fire Pit +Wifi & view features accommodations with access to a hot tub. With river views, this accommodation provides a balcony. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub and bathrobes. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is an on-site coffee shop. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Harrah's Casino is 30 miles from the vacation home. Asheville Regional Airport is 73 miles away.

- "Thank you for allowing my sister and I the opportunity to stay in your little riverside relaxer. I will give 10 🌟 it wa" - "Great stay and we would definitely stay here again!" - "Nice and clean will be staying again" - "It was absolutely amazing" - "Incredible stay, 10/10 would go again" - "Will be back" - "Great place to stay!!" - "Awesome!!"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and an oven, as well as a stovetop and a dishwasher. Other amenities include Frette Italian sheets, designer toiletries, premium bedding, and a pillowtop bed.

- "Clean and comfortable. " - "Very pretty quiet property; fairly convenient to town. " - "Perfect location for daily hiking excursions ,waterfall viewing and located midway between Highlands and Brevard makes traveling either direction a breeze . Everything you need in the lodge/cabin from fully equipped mini kitchen large bedroom and comfortable den and cover porch . " - "Really well kept communication excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Great for the soul. "

A recently renovated vacation home, Red Rooster Family Cabin w/Hot Tub+Fire Pit+View offers accommodations in Franklin. This property offers access to a patio, darts, free private parking, and free Wifi. The vacation home has an outdoor fireplace and a sauna. Providing a balcony and mountain views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a hot tub and a bath. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. There is an on-site coffee shop, and during warmer months you can make use of the barbecue facilities. For guests with children, the vacation home provides an indoor play area, outdoor play equipment, and a baby safety gate. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Asheville Regional Airport is 82 miles away.

- "Wonderful few days of relaxation with family." - "It was a awesome place and had everything you needed to relax!" - "The stay was very comfortable and would definitely book it again." - "Wonderful experience." - "Red Rooster was a great place to stay above Franklin, we plan on returning." - "Would book it again" - "Comfortable, spacious cabin in the mountains with amazing views" - "Family Vacation 2025" - "Great getaway location"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a refrigerator and an oven, as well as a stovetop and a dishwasher. Other amenities include premium bedding, laundry facilities, a hair dryer, and towels.

- "great place, friendly owner, beautiful surroundings" - "Beautiful, quiet and the staff was amazing. Thoughtful and informative." - "This was the perfect spot! Cute, clean, and great service! " - "Owners are wonderful and care about their guests. Easily recommend! " - "The owner was a wonderful host! Very accommodating and truly made our stay feel like a home away from home." - "Very nice people and a great place to stay."

Featuring a garden, Creekside Gated Golf Mtn Villa w/fast wifi & paved offers accommodations in Franklin. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. Outdoor seating is also available at the vacation home. With free Wifi, this 1-bedroom vacation home features a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. A private entrance leads guests into the vacation home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne and chocolates or cookies. The vacation home offers bed linen, towels, and laundry service. There is an on-site coffee shop. Guests at Creekside Gated Golf Mtn Villa w/fast wifi & paved will be able to enjoy activities in and around Franklin, like cycling and hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of skiing. Asheville Regional Airport is 81 miles from the property.

Breakfast • Other • Internet • View • Restaurant • Pet Friendly • Skiing • Balcony/Terrace • Fireplace/Heating • Sports/Activities • Air Conditioner • Entertainment

You'll find golfing, mini golf, and more on site at this family-friendly condo. There's convenient onsite parking, so you can leave your vehicle behind and head out to Nantahala National Forest and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort, just a short walk away.

Relax by the seasonal outdoor pool or sip a drink in the outdoor entertainment area of this condo, which also features a picnic area and a balcony. For a change of scenery, come inside and try your hand at table tennis and billiards, or enjoy the free WiFi and TV.

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom rental features a living room, a dining area, a BBQ grill, and a fireplace. Bathroom amenities include a hair dryer, free toiletries, and towels. The kitchen is equipped with an oven, a stovetop, and a full-sized refrigerator/freezer, as well as a microwave, cookware, and a toaster. And because there's a washer and dryer, you can go a bit lighter on your packing.

- "The place was perfect for the weekend stay." - "Wonderful location. Lots of great activities." - "Fantastic experience! Clean and easy check in." - "Excellent" - "2 adults and 5 kids had plenty of room J’s this amazing condo. It was clean, efficient and roomy. We didn’t eat out once because of the great kitchen. The kids loved exploring the creek and pond area when we weren’t skiing. Very convenient location. We will be back!"

With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the vacation home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. The air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a coffee machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is an on-site restaurant. Asheville Regional Airport is 89 miles from the property.

- "This is our favorite of all vacation spots because of accessibility, cleanliness, decor, and view." - "Above expectations" - "The Treehouse is a mountain paradise." - "Great" - "Just ok"

Motel with 4 restaurants, steps from Nantahala National Forest
This smoke-free motel features 4 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, concierge services, laundry facilities, and express check-in are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Cashiers offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and minibars. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Quiet, cozy. High degree of customer service. " - "Beautiful front desk area with wine! Very friendly and easy check in." - "Perfect for a quick stay in the area. Extremely convenient to the local amenities. Easy access, safe and efficient place to stay." - "This was a wonderful stay in a great location. I am always happy when I can walk places instead of driving, and you can walk to many great places to eat and shop. I am already planning our next (non-working) trip back up to the mountains, and plan to stay here again. Oh and we also enjoyed our early morning visitor, Mo."

This vacation home offers a garden as well as a bar. There's a sun terrace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. With direct access to a patio, the air-conditioned vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms. Offering a balcony with garden views, this vacation home also has a cable flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The property has an outdoor dining area. You can play tennis at Newly renovated, *Two Cubs Cottage*, and the area is popular for hiking. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of fishing. Asheville Regional Airport is 57 miles away.

Internet • Security/Safety • Parking • Sports/Activities • Air Conditioner • Other • Fireplace/Heating • Bar • Child Friendly • View • Guest Services • Balcony/Terrace

Family-friendly hotel with 2 outdoor pools and a sauna
Along with 2 outdoor pools, this hotel has an indoor pool and a sauna. Other amenities include a hot tub, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Housekeeping is not available.
Fairway Forest offers 132 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.

Cable television is provided. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "The room is really clean and new. The kitchen has everything we need." - "Great one. I will come back" - "Fairway forest deluxe suite was absolutely stunning, clean, spacious and a fully stocked kitchen with cookware, coffee and more. My family and I really enjoyed the property and amenities and we will be back to enjoy again" - "The view" - "Beautiful, amazing! 10/10 sapphire valley is incredible, fairway forest was perfect! Gorges state park must go! Whitewater falls also"

The vacation home also offers facilities for disabled guests. Tumbling Leaf Cabin features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the vacation home. Asheville Regional Airport is 75 miles away.

- "The cabin is very cozy with an amazing view!" - "Great location and easy access, loved the Mountain View’s" - "This is an older cottage, but it was lovely in many ways that modern misses." - "We loved our stay, we hope to return!" - "Nice view, clean house Tucked away in the mountains Just needs more emphases put on the details"

While you're here, you can enjoy all the comforts of home and more, including a rainfall showerhead and free WiFi, as well as a TV and a coffee/tea maker. Other amenities include premium bedding, towels, a picnic area, and a ceiling fan.

- "Loved this place! So welcoming and comfortable" - "Our stay was wonderful! Quiet and local to downtown." - "Quaint place to stay." - "Even though the room was very small we still loved it, it was quiet and cozy. The bed was very comfortable, great quality t.v. The water pressure in the shower was awesome! We also loved the fireplace. The driveway is in desperate need of repairs. Great location for downtown Highlands. We would definitely stay here again"

The property provides free private parking. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom chalet features a flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at Newly renovated A-frame 5 Min walk to main street will be able to enjoy activities in and around Highlands, like hiking and walking tours. Skiing and fishing can be enjoyed nearby, while a ski equipment rental service and a ski pass sales point are also available on-site. Asheville Regional Airport is 57 miles from the property.

- "Awesome stay! Wonderful location! Very responsive owners when we had a problem with the TV!" - "A great value and a beautiful home for a getaway in the Highlands!"

Bed & breakfast in Franklin with free breakfast
Wedding services, a garden, and barbecue grills are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a picnic area, gift shops/newsstands, and free breakfast are onsite.
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast offers 11 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Quaint old home. Super friendly innkeeper! " - "It's a 130+ year old house. It is awesome. The host is very nice and accommodating. Breakfast is huge and awesome. Will stay again." - " Easy walk to downtown Franklin. Beautiful area. Staff was very friendly. I recommend you bring your own pillow unless you like them thin. Bed was a little swayed as well. Complimentary beverage center was great! Breakfast was simple but very good! Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, grits, homemade biscuits w/homemade strawberry preserve, homemade lemon cake and fruit salad. With that said there were only 2 couples staying so kind of hard to make gourmet food. Definitely would recommend this B&B!"

Trimont Mountain Cottage offers accommodations in Franklin, 29 miles from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. With mountain views, this accommodation provides a patio. The air-conditioned vacation home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven, and 2 bathrooms. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can relax near the outdoor fireplace at the vacation home. Asheville Regional Airport is 76 miles away.

- "Exceptional, peaceful, quiet except for the beauty of the birds singing in the morning while I sat on back balcony." - "Wonderful Worthy Getaway"

Inn in Highlands with a restaurant and a bar
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a lobby fireplace are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Highlander Mountain House offers 20 accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Highlands inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "The check in staff upgraded my room since my room wasn’t available. I will be back " - "For the area it is an appropriately nice stay:) you have to appreciate the historic structure and experience." - "I enjoyed the quiet and safety of the "bunk house" located behind the main house. Parking was easy and the bed was comfortable. The room was small, but that didn't matter." - "Highlander Mountain House in the Blue Ridge mountains is just divine! The design and decor are so charming, from the cozy rooms to the lovely common areas. I can't get enough of the warm ambiance throughout the property. And let's talk about the location – being near downtown Highlands is such a bonus, with easy access to trails and activities. But the real star of the show? The restaurant! It's hands down the best part, serving up delicious meals in a cozy setting. Whether I'm traveling with friends, family, or flying solo, Highlander Mountain House always feels like home. Can't wait for my next visit – it's truly a slice of heaven in the mountains!"

A recently renovated vacation home in Highlands, Golden Acres Ranch Hot Tub+Gameroom+Creek & wifi offers outdoor fireplace, private parking, and sports facilities. With mountain views, this accommodation features a patio. There's parking on-site, and the property provides an electric vehicle charging station. With free Wifi, this 4-bedroom vacation home offers a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Featuring air conditioning, this unit has a dressing room and a fireplace. The property has an outdoor dining area. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests at the vacation home can enjoy darts on-site, or go skiing or hiking in the surrounding area. Asheville Regional Airport is 64 miles away.

- "Beautiful and I will be back!"

Resort with free parking, steps from Nantahala National Forest
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free resort has a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, spa services, and conference space.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Fire Mountain Resort offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the resort include an outdoor tennis court.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "This place is off the beaten path, but so worth it! You can't beat the views when you are at the top of the mountain...the staff was so sweet and accommodating. The room was clean, parking is very convenient. A unique breakfast is served everyday. If I could change one thing I would have preferred breakfast be served a little earlier..they serve it at 9AM. But that would be my only "criticism"... :) I highly recommend this place and will stay here again! "