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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!

Santeetlah Lake House- Hot Tub- Creeks-Boat Ramp
Creek front Lake house with boat ramp & lake access on Santeetlah. Sounds of flowing water surround the house from two creeks on the property. Several outdoor entertaining areas with a front grilling porch, back porch with a hot tub next to a spring, side yard with corn hole boards & a fire-pit & bar next to the other creek. The house has an open floor plan with split bedrooms. Bring your paddle boards, fishing poles and hiking boots to explore the beautiful Nantahala and Smoky mountains of WNC.

Blueberry Hill Cabin in the Smokies
Welcome to Blueberry Hill Cabin in the Smokies, a cozy, rustic 2-bedroom, 1.5 bath cabin on 1.4 acres of hillside located in Almond with amazing views of the Smokies from the firepit. Central to the areas activities, the days can seem short with easy access to Fontana Lake, the Appalachian Trail, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Nantahala Gorge, & the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy an evening by the firepit after a day of adventures. We look forward to your stay!

Tiny Home Mountain Adventure+HotTub+Fire Pit+Grill
We can't adequately describe how peaceful it is to sit at the picnic table & listen to the wind through the trees or the birds serenade as the sky turns pink & purple over the Smoky Mountains. We purposely tucked our adorable Tiny Home into the woods to achieve the peaceful retreat you're looking for. You'll feel like the "Little Red Riding Hood" skipping through the woods as you escape the "Big Bad Wolf" of technology and stress. Evenings around the Firepit w/the stars are simply magical!

Smoky Mountain Sonrise
This rustic, cozy cabin is adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and has one of the best views of the Smokies. Enjoy the sunrise from one of two decks with this awesome view. You are within an easy drive to Foothills Parkway, Tail of the Dragon, Townsend, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and the National Park. A full kitchen, full bath, den and bedroom are available for your use. TV, DVD, and WiFi and fire pit are also available. An added sun porch gives you even more space to relax.

Mountain House Rental at the Lake
This is a four season vacation spot. Create your own memories in the western North Carolina mountains by Lake Chatuge! Enjoy great hiking, boating, fishing, and much more! Take advantage of the hiking and biking on the Jack Rabbit Mountain trails along the shores by Lake Chatuge. Winter discounts available from January 1 until March 31. OPTIONAL MINI COTTAGE (for a third bedroom that sleeps 2) with Queen sized bed and TV but no extra bathroom for an extra $25 per night plus $25 cleaning.

Mateo 39A at Nantahala Weddings - pets allowed
Pets allowed. $75 pet fee per pet. $150 penalty if you fail to indicate number of pets via "Guests" drop-down menu when you book. The Mateos are 4 small bungalows with eye-popping views of Lake Nantahala and the Smoky Mountains through an 8-foot sliding glass door. Each Mateo has a queen size bed, private bath, ac/heat, and a kitchenette with a Keurig coffeemaker, refrigerator with freezer, air fryer, microwave, tableware, and glassware for two. The Mateos are not handicap-accessible.

A Lakefront Tiny Cabin • Hot Tub • Kayaks • Canoe
Wake up to peaceful lake views, sip coffee on the porch, and spend the day kayaking or swimming from your private dock at Whitewater Cabin. This lakefront cabin is tucked away on a private Lake in the South Carolina mountains, minutes from Lake Jocassee, and sleeps 6. It’s the perfect getaway for couples, families, or friends looking to escape into nature. After a day exploring waterfalls, hiking, or boating on Lake Jocassee, come back and unwind in the hot tub overlooking the water.

The Smoky Mountain Treehouse, Views, Cedar Hot Tub
This place is anything but ordinary. The Smoky Mountain Treehouse is the only one of its kind in the area - a luxurious, custom-built treetop experience with a spectacular view and the comforts of home, and then some. Cross the 40’ swinging bridge and enter the grand arched door where you’ll be transported to a place where the nostalgia of a treehouse is combined with the luxury of modern day. This unique property has everything you’ll need for a romantic or adventure-filled getaway!

Twin Creeks on the Cullasaja
*Sorry. No Pets* Relax in peace! The property is located on the Cullasaja River. Rocky River Lane is a dead end with only 5 homes. A small branch and Peeks Creek border the property and feed into the river. It's perfect for tubing and trout fishing, and if the water is up a bit, it's perfect for kayaking. The stairs from the bank to the river make for safe and easy access. The house is located way off the main drag with equal distance to Franklin and Highlands.

Exciting lakeview, fireplace, hot tub, billiards!
This is my fun guest cabin, 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms, that is next to my cabin, but you have total privacy, and you will not see or hear me, and I do not see or hear you and 1 mile to Nantahala Wedding venue, walking distance to Lakes End Café & Grill, marina, to rent a boat, canoe, etc. Full kitchen, laundry, to make you feel at home. Location is close to every outdoor activities, hikes, waterfalls, lookout towers, streams! closest grocery store in Andrews, 13 miles

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.
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Lake access house rentals

Shady Rest

5br! Smokey Mountains! Hot Tub! Game Room!

Entire 2 Story Lakefront Home with huge Dock!

Mountain Lake House [Kayaks & Paddleboards]

Scotchland. Wood burning fireplace. 5 min to town

Hardystone LakeHouse Hot Tub & Double Decker Dock!

Escape to Lake Rabun and Relax in Nature

House on Lake Keowee swim beach in cove w/ Dock
Lake access apartment rentals

Little River Escape in the Smokies!

Stunning Lake & Mountain Views: A perfect getaway!

Lake Life Upper Apt-2 min walk to Lk Junaluska ASM

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J

Sarah's Studio Apt

Beautiful Cozy Mountain Retreat

Farmhouse Charmer II

Beautiful Lakeside suite with private entrance
Lake access cottage rentals

Lakefront Cozy Vintage A-Frame

Gathering Moss Cottage on Burton

Lake Keowee Waterfront Cottage - Private Retreat

Cottage at Casuarina Lodge - Luxury, Pet Friendly

RiverBunk, Highlands Vintage Treasure

TLC: The Lake Cottage

Romantic Cottage overlooking Lake Laurel

Retreat to the Farmhouse on Lake Chatuge
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17 N. Mtn Cabin at Smoky Mtn River Ranch

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Waters Edge Lakefront Cabin-Lake Nantahala w Dock

Bear’s Lair Escape To The Lake!

Cozy Lakefront Cabin, Lake Nantahala, Private Dock

Serenity Cove, lake front.

Chestnut Lake Lodge
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