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.

Unwind at L’Oursière, luxury mountain-lake retreat

Welcome to L’Oursière. Featuring breathtaking layered views, and luxury new accommodations. You will feel right at home during your perfect getaway located in the gated community of Bear Lake Reserve with its pristine lake and altitude gold course. You’ll experience the full magic of mountain-lake living while marveling at the mountain views, swimming, boating or golfing, all in a peaceful setting. You are 30mn from Sylva and Cashiers, 15 mn from Cullowhee and just over an hour to Asheville.

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)

Luxurious Mountain Home, Great Location!

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.

Luxe Mtn Retreat in Heart of Highlands & Cashiers

Located in the heart of Highlands & Cashiers, the High House provides a luxurious and relaxing mtn retreat. You can see a video walkthrough of the High House on Vimeo with "The High House Highlands NC Walkthrough" This stunning and spacious home is a fully renovated and professionally designed smart home that provides guests with privacy, comfort, convenience, and stunning mountain vistas in an absolutely ideal location to experience all that Highlands and Cashiers has to share.

Mountain Laurel Retreat

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.

Pet-Friendly Blue Ridge Stay w/ Resort Perks

Discover the charm of Sapphire Valley in this pet-friendly 2-bedroom townhouse, perfect for families and nature lovers. With stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views, cozy interiors, a fireplace, full kitchen, and a private balcony, enjoy resort amenities like pools, skiing, golf, and hiking trails—all within a mile. Create unforgettable memories in this serene mountain retreat that blends comfort, adventure, and breathtaking scenery in every stay.