Vacation rentals with a kayak in Macon County

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!

SilverWolf Lodge on Lake Nantahala

Perched on the shores of crystal-clear Lake Nantahala, SilverWolf Lodge was designed to bring the lake and mountain views to you. Every rooms faces the water—all on a single level. Locals call it the glass house because the lakeside walls are almost entirely glass, blurring the line between indoors and out. Private dock. 14' ceilings. Reclaimed wood. Large stone fireplaces inside & out. Pro-quality kitchen. Starlink internet. 85" Flat-screen TV. Travel insurance recommended. 4WD if it's snowing.

Highlands Lakefront Home 2 minutes from downtown!

Adorable downtown Highlands home on Mirror Lake! This home is completely renovated & has been a sought out gem for the past several years-now under new ownership! Just minutes from downtown, the Arts Center & Old Edwards Inn, it boasts a deck ON mirror lake. Spend your day shopping, dining at local restaurants & then retreat to your fireplace & hot tub with heated bathroom floors! During warmer months, enjoy the deck by jumping into the lake, or kayak around and finish with your favorite wine!

Romantic Adventure Cabin w/Hot Tub+Mountain Views

We can't adequately describe how peaceful it is to sit in the HOT TUB on the deck & watch the sunset turn the sky pink & purple over the Smoky Mountains. We purposely tucked the cabin high up against the mountainside to achieve the most incredible view! Evenings around the Fire pit w/the stars are simply magical! Guests come to hike the Appalachian trail, whitewater raft the Nantahala River, and to just rest in an amazingly cozy & romantic mountain cabin with a hot tub and view of a lifetime.

Entire 2 Story Lakefront Home with huge Dock!

Fully Renovated Lakefront 3 bed 2 bath House with two living rooms. Nearly a full acre of property with covered dual slip dock and huge sun deck, kayaks, awesome fishing, deep water, upper screened in porch, picnic table, king size bedroom, queen bedroom, triple bunk bedroom, 42" smart TVs throughout house, high speed wifi, gas grill, large driveway, new HVAC, steps to water on shoreline, ladder on deep water dock, custom slate fire pit patio overlooking shore and water, unlimited firewood!

Lake Glenville Shipping Container w/ Rooftop Deck!

Come enjoy your very own converted 20ft shipping container situated among the trees. Enjoy a private rooftop deck for your morning coffee with 360 degree views or head to the downstairs deck and enjoy a covered seating and dining area. Also downstairs you can enjoy a hot tub and fireplace for those chillier nights in Western North Carolina. We also offer 2 kayaks for guests to take out to Lake Glenville, an espresso + coffee setup, and other amenities to make you feel at home!

Riverfront Barn w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Kayaks

Escape to a riverfront retreat near WCU 🌄 • 1.6 miles to WCU 🎓 • Private river access + kayaks & tubes 🛶 • Hot tub + fire pit for relaxing nights ♨️🔥 • Fish, float, or unwind by the water 🌊 • 5-10 min to Sylva & Dillsboro 📍 • Close to Blue Ridge Parkway & Asheville 🏔️ Perfect for couples, families & game day stays ✨ • Peaceful, private setting surrounded by nature 🌲 • Easy access to hiking, dining & local shops 🍽️ • Ideal for weekend getaways or extended stays 🏡

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.

Almost Heaven Overlooking Lake

Almost Heaven is located above Lake Glenville with wonderful water and mountain views. One half of this updated duplex is all you'll need for your home base to explore everything outdoors in Jackson County. Downtown Cashiers and its grocery store, boutique shopping, and restaurants are only five miles away. Turn right onto Route 64 and travel 20 minutes to the town of Highlands, NC to explore Main Street and its' shopping and restaurant experiences.

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.

Cashiers, Lake Glenville Entire home/private dock

This has been our family vacation home for the past 20 year. We are now opening it up to you! There are many waterfalls on the lake and so many hikes surrounding it. The driveway is very steep with a sharp turn. The walk from the house to the lake has many stairs and some loose rocks. The views are breathtaking. We hope you can relax at the lake! We have loved this hidden gem.

Katie’s Lakehouse, Beautiful views, Canoe & Kayak

Your Ideal Escape Awaits! Serene lakefront getaway 2 miles from downtown Highlands! Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful and relaxing experience. With breathtaking partial lake views and a quiet atmosphere, this two-level retreat is perfect for families, friends, or remote workers seeking a refreshing break from the everyday grind.