Fitness-friendly vacation rentals in Jackson County

The Bear's Den

Enjoy a private home while exploring the western North Carolina beauty. For more, read on. Here's a review left by my most recent guests: Five stars. Mary went above and beyond to accommodate The cabin is adorable with lots of nice touches, and the outdoors areas are simply amazing. The closet kitchen is well supplied . We actually cooked all but two meals during our week-long stay. The bed is very comfortable. I highly recommend "The Bear's Den" for your stay in the Franklin, NC area.

Above the Clouds, Chef’s Kitchen, Hanging Fire Pit

An ideal escape to the mountains—offering breathtaking views, peaceful seclusion, and luxurious comfort. Sitting on a secluded 2 acres at the top of the mountain. - AMENITIES - ☞ High elevation balcony ☞ Hanging Fire Pit ☞ King bed ☞ Whole home wifi ☞ Workspace w/ standing desk ☞ Well stocked kitchen ☞ Pet friendly ☞ Flattop Grill ☞ Gym set ☞ Self check-in ☞ Washer & dryer ☞ Iron / steamer ☞ Air conditioning 》10 min to Franklin 》30 min to Dillard & Highlands 》45 min to Cherokee & Bryson City

Bailey’s Haven CC Mountain Home

This spacious vacation home is located inside a gated golf course community that feels deep in the forest. Amenities: golf, tennis, pickleball, a hot tub, gym. Close to fishing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, GSMNP, 2 national forests, a casino, restaurants, SMRailroad etc. The house has a large kitchen and den with a pool table and fireplace. Multiple decks with gorgeous views of the golf course and Clingmans Dome. Full access to Smoky Mountain Country Club amenities (greens fees additional)

Resort Amenities-Hot Tub- Game Room - Pet Friendly

Escape to Gold Creek located in the heart of Sapphire Valley, this renovated mountain modern home is the perfect getaway for the whole family. Gold Creek offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 4 full baths and comfortably sleeps 12. Guests will love the 8 person hot tub, multiple furnished decks great for entertaining, garage game room, and 2 cozy living areas with gas fireplaces. Guests also have access to Sapphire Valley Resort only 2 miles away! Gold Creek has everything you need for a memorable stay!

Tiny Home Studio in The Smoky Mountains near WCU.

This tiny home studio is a cozy and romantic retreat nestled next to a serene river, providing the perfect getaway for couples seeking a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The home has a minimalist and modern aesthetic, featuring an open floor plan that maximizes space while still offering all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. Large windows provide stunning views of the natural beauty, and a small deck outside offers an outdoor space to relax and unwind.

Luxurious Mountain Home, Views, River & WNC!

Beautiful Mountain View’s. Very short (1-2 minutes!) walk to our wild trout stream, less than a mile to the Tuckaseegee River with world class-year around trout fishing, kayaking, floats. Long range year around mountain views, walking paths, pool and hot tub open May-October, riverside area with walking paths, kids playground, clubhouse, free tubing, foraging. Polar Express. Harrah’s Cherokee Reservation and Casino, skiing at Cataloochee Resort. Horseback riding, antiquing, golf, solitude!

Peaceful Cabin | Creek, Trails, Pool & Gym Access

Adventure meets comfort! Hike, fish in the creek, zip-line, raft, tube (tubes provided), boat, or go trail riding. No steep roads, easy drive to town. Near restaurants, breweries, and top spots: 6 mins to Western Carolina University (WCU), 9 mins to Castle Ladyhawke. Close to mountain towns of Sylva, Dillsboro, Cashiers, Franklin & Cherokee. Enjoy Casper memory foam beds, pool, hot tub, gym, clubhouse, playground & trails. Near NOC, Blue Ridge Parkway & Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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.

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.

Open plan living-close to downtown!

Mountain Laurel Retreat offers the perfect getaway and is only minutes from the heart of downtown Highlands. With almost 1800 square feet of living space the home boasts a large open concept kitchen, dining room, and family room that is perfect for gatherings. 3 spacious bedrooms, two of which feature a King/Queen bed with private bathroom. An added bonus is the screened in patio that overlooks the fenced in back yard that is ideal for kids and pets to play.

Lone Star Retreat # 1 - Lovely lake view!

Lone Star Retreat # 1 is a cozy studio apartment with a 60' deck overlooking Lake Junaluska. PET FRIENDLY, private firepit 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 5-15 min. See our other properties if we're booked for your dates!

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.