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A large, rustic building with a stone facade, a covered garage, and a classic car parked in front.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a large stone building in the background.
A dining area with large windows, wooden tables, and chairs.

1. Dillard House

Dillard House
Dillard
United States
Diksha
SAR 605
SAR 720 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Dillard House
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows.
A sign for Sapphire Valley Resort, indicating it is a vacation ownership resort.
A lakeside cabin with docked boats, surrounded by trees.
A lakeside beach with lounge chairs and a dock.

2. Fairway Forest by Coolvacay

Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
Sapphire
United States
Jeff
Fairway Forest by Coolvacay
A rustic cabin with a metal roof, a deck with Adirondack chairs, and a fire pit.
A rustic cabin with a sloped metal roof, large windows, and a brick pathway leading to the entrance.
A bar area with stools, shelves with glassware, and baskets hanging from the ceiling.
A cozy room with a fireplace, a bed, a small table, and a chair.

3. Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn
Highlands
United States
Erin
SAR 704
SAR 833 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Outpost Inn
A long dining table set with plates, glasses, and cutlery, flanked by wooden chairs.
A teal building with a sign reading "H.M.H." and outdoor seating with umbrellas.
A rustic living room with a stone fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned sofa, and antler decorations.
A bedroom with a large bed, patterned wallpaper, a decorative headboard, and a window with a view of the outside.

4. Highlander Mountain House

Highlander Mountain House
Downtown Highlands
United States
Chris
SAR 732
SAR 804 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Highlander Mountain House
A wooden interior with a fireplace, large windows, and outdoor deck.
A cozy room with a stone fireplace, two wooden rocking chairs, and a large deer painting on the wall.
A lodge with a wooden exterior, a balcony, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A rustic wooden dining area with a large table and chairs, large windows with a forest view, and a fireplace.

5. Brook Trout Inn

Brook Trout Inn
Sapphire
United States
Michael
SAR 615
SAR 688 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Brook Trout Inn
A wooden deck with a metal bucket containing a bottle and glasses, and a metal bowl.
A modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a window providing natural light.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a bench, and a hanging pendant light.
A reception area with a wooden counter, three black bar stools, and a sign that reads "RECEPTION".

6. Hotel Cashiers

Hotel Cashiers
Cashiers
United States
DENNIS
SAR 673
SAR 760 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Hotel Cashiers
A covered porch with white columns and a view of lush green trees.
A dining area with round tables, wooden chairs, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A covered porch with white wicker chairs, a dining table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A covered porch with wicker furniture, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.

7. Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
Franklin
United States
Tim
SAR 402
SAR 453 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Franklin Terrace Bed and Breakfast
A stone staircase leading to a house with a stone chimney and a small glass door.
A room with two yellow armchairs, a table with a floral tablecloth, a lamp, and a view of a lake through large windows.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by autumn trees and a lake view.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and ornate chandeliers.

8. Greystone Inn

Greystone Inn
Lake Toxaway
United States
Carey
SAR 2,114
SAR 2,488 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Greystone Inn
A wooden pier leading to a dock with benches, surrounded by a forest and a lake.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams, clear glass windows, and a bench.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a green sofa, a wooden ceiling fan, and a large painting on the wall.
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.

9. Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley

Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
Sapphire
United States
Emmary
Foxhunt at Sapphire Valley
A modern house with a deck, a fire pit, and a grill.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a blanket, a rug, and framed leaf artwork on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There is a wooden dining table with chairs and a chandelier above.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

10. Highlands Houses For Rent

Highlands Houses For Rent
Highlands
United States
Laurie
Highlands Houses For Rent
A spacious kitchen with a large island, stone fireplace, and a high ceiling with wooden beams.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
A room with a bed, a sofa, a lamp, and large windows.
A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs, a stone fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it.

11. 7 Mi to Ski Sapphire Valley: Resort-style Retreat

7 Mi to Ski Sapphire Valley: Resort-style Retreat
Glenville
7 Mi to Ski Sapphire Valley: Resort-style Retreat
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a gray sofa, a green armchair, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a gas stove, microwave, and dark cabinetry.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a small stream.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a second-story balcony.

12. Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!

Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!
Highlands
United States
Lora
SAR 612
SAR 1,504 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Creekside Cabin: Tubing, Trails & Highlands Charm!
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large leather sofa, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background.
A spacious living area with a large sectional sofa, a stone fireplace, and a dining area with a chandelier.

13. Sky Valley Home w/ Mtn View, 5 Mi to Rabun Bald!

Sky Valley Home w/ Mtn View, 5 Mi to Rabun Bald!
Dillard
Sky Valley Home w/ Mtn View, 5 Mi to Rabun Bald!
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a kitchen area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A cozy cabin interior with a living area, kitchen, and dining space.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a refrigerator.

14. Cozy Dillard Cabin w/ Mountain Views & Pool Access

Cozy Dillard Cabin w/ Mountain Views & Pool Access
Dillard
Cozy Dillard Cabin w/ Mountain Views & Pool Access
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin-style kitchen with a dining table set for two, wooden cabinets, and a refrigerator.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a clock on the wall.
A wooden cabin interior with a living room, dining area, and kitchen.

15. 11 Mi to Dtwn: Franklin Cabin w/ Porch!

11 Mi to Dtwn: Franklin Cabin w/ Porch!
Franklin
11 Mi to Dtwn: Franklin Cabin w/ Porch!
Interior
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by dense forest.
A forested area with a paved path leading to a wooden structure.
Interior

16. Mountain Resort Home w/ Views, By Sky Valley Golf!

Mountain Resort Home w/ Views, By Sky Valley Golf!
Dillard
United States
Kevin
Mountain Resort Home w/ Views, By Sky Valley Golf!
A spacious living room with leather sofas, a stone fireplace, and a mounted bull head.
A porch with wooden rocking chairs and a stone fireplace.
A two-story house with a front porch, a flag, and a gravel driveway.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and pendant lighting.

17. Trails Within 2 Miles! Highlands Nature Escape

Trails Within 2 Miles! Highlands Nature Escape
Highlands
United States
Jane
Trails Within 2 Miles! Highlands Nature Escape
A spacious kitchen with a wooden table, grey cabinets, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A wooden pier leading to a lake surrounded by trees and a cabin.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a large sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted above the fireplace.
An indoor swimming pool with wooden beams and large windows.

18. Newly Renovated: Pet-friendly Sapphire Retreat!

Newly Renovated: Pet-friendly Sapphire Retreat!
Cashiers
Newly Renovated: Pet-friendly Sapphire Retreat!
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, and a bookshelf.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone wall, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a rustic decor.
A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden deck leading to the entrance.
A wooden porch with two rocking chairs and a bench, overlooking a forested area.

19. Trail Access & Tranquil Setting: Franklin Retreat!

Trail Access & Tranquil Setting: Franklin Retreat!
Franklin
United States
Dean
Trail Access & Tranquil Setting: Franklin Retreat!
A covered deck with wooden flooring, a table, and two chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a stove, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, and a flat-screen TV.
A spacious living room with a brown leather couch, a dining area with a white table and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets and modern appliances, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

20. Cozy Franklin Retreat w/ Deck - 5 Mi to Downtown!

Cozy Franklin Retreat w/ Deck - 5 Mi to Downtown!
Franklin
United States
Kim
Cozy Franklin Retreat w/ Deck - 5 Mi to Downtown!
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Tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this charming town offers scenic waterfalls and upscale shopping along Main Street. Hike to Whiteside Mountain's dramatic cliffs in the morning when local joggers have it mostly to themselves.

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Top Highlands Hotel Reviews

Outpost Inn

Outpost Inn

10/10 Excellent
"Cool place, nice atmosphere short walk to the center of Highlands reasonably priced comfortable rooms and quiet"
Steven 2-night trip
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Outpost Inn

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What is the difference between a 3-star hotel and a motel in Highlands?
Motels generally offer more affordable rates than hotels, which makes them perfect if you're exploring around Highlands on a budget. A popular pick for overnight stays, these roadside accommodations come with simply furnished rooms, basic services and ample parking. Book a 3-star hotel and you can expect to pay more for additional comfort, space and conveniences. Travelers can make use of things like a gym, free WiFi and meeting rooms at this style of property.