Everyone should visit this small resort town at least once and stay in a Highlands NC cabin rental. Highlands is nestled into the Western North Carolina mountains. It perfectly captures the spirit and beauty of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau. But be careful, it only takes one visit to fall in love and you may want to stay here forever.

When you are searching for Highlands, NC cabin rentals, you want to look for cabins that are pet friendly, near lakes, close to hiking trails and close to quaint shopping districts in nearby towns. Your vacation rental sets the tone for your Western North Carolina vacation and a team of local experts will help you find the ultimate Highlands NC cabin rental for your next mountain vacation.  

This is your guide to Highlands, NC cabin rentals. Learn about pet-friendly cabins, luxury Highlands, NC cabin rentals, planning a vacation to Western North Carolina and more.

Many visit Highlands in the summer because of its cooler temperatures compared to other parts of the Southern U.S., where temperatures spike in the summer months. It’s also a great time to take advantage of the Plateau landscape and explore the natural surroundings. Landmark offers a variety of pet-friendly cabin rentals in Highlands, NC so you can bring your fur baby. They’d love to explore the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau with you!

Pet-Friendly Cabin Rentals Near Highlands NC

If you’re bringing your pup with you, be sure to let one of our team members know so we can find you the perfect pet-friendly cabin rental near Highlands.

Pet-Friendly Cabin Tips

Here are some pet-friendly cabin tips so you can make sure Fido has a memorable vacation, too.

Before you get to your Highlands, NC cabin rental:

• Bring your pet bed and anything else your pet will need for a comfortable night’s sleep
• Bring any medications your pup needs
• Don’t forget the leash and sanitary bags for pet waste!
• Pack the food and water bowls first so you don’t forget them. It can be easy to forget the simplest items when you’re in a rush.
• If you’re visiting when it’ll be cold outside and your pet isn’t used to cold weather, you may want to invest in some pet sweaters to keep Fido warm. Think about when you’re visiting and consider the climate and weather.
• Bring your pup’s favorite toys. Think about indoor and outdoor toys.
• Prepare a pet first aid kit. Think flea and tick medicine and anything that will calm an anxious pet if travel and change makes them wary.
• Consider making copies of pet records, just in case, for emergency situations. If you need to see a vet while you’re here, this should help expedite the process.

Here are some pet-friendly cabin tips for after you to your Highlands, NC cabin rental:

• Look up local laws and guidelines about leashing your pet
• Make a comfortable space for your pet in the cabin. Put down their bed and their toys and let them know this is their spot.
• Try to follow your normal daily routine as much as possible. Try feeding your dog at the same time. The same goes for daily walks. Here is something to also keep in mind: the more you stick to your normal daily routine, the more comfortable your dog will feel about being on vacation.
• If your pets are normally allowed on furniture, consider covering couches and beds with blankets or towels to avoid any damage or pet hair getting everywhere.
• If possible, try not to leave your dog alone for long periods of time. Even the most well-behaved dog can get stressed out and destructive in unfamiliar territories and situations. If you do need to leave Fido alone for a while, consider putting him in a crate and letting the property managers know. The good thing is that Highlands and the surrounding areas are very per-friendly so you won’t have to leave your dog home that much if you don’t want to.

Is Highlands, NC Dog-Friendly?

One of the things our guests love the most about staying in a Highlands, NC cabin rental is that the town of Highlands itself is so dog-friendly. Not only can you take your dog with you when you go hiking or looking for waterfalls, but you can also take Fido out with you when you go to downtown Highlands. You can make it a truly dog-friendly vacation.

And at Landmark, we get it. We love our dogs. We can’t imagine life without one! When we’re helping you find the perfect Highlands, NC cabin rental that has space and accommodations for your dog, we take it seriously. We’re locals so we also know all of the best dog-friendly restaurants and dog-friendly stores in Highlands.

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Highlands, NC

• The Ugly Dog Public House – Highlands
• Wild Thyme Gourmet
• Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bistro
• Blue Bike Café
• Highlands Smokehouse

Highlands NC Cottages Versus Cabins

The main difference between a cottage and a cabin is that a cabin is made from wood and constructed of logs.

Highlands NC Cabin Rentals

Cabins also have a long history. When you think about cabins, many think about simple structures built by first-generation settlers.

Landmark’s Highlands NC cabin rentals have a rustic look and are found at the base of mountains and in wooden areas, but they are a much more modern and sophisticated version of the log cabins we think about from the country’s early days.

Highlands NC Cottage Rentals

When we think of a cottage, we tend to conjure up images of a small and simple house. At Landmark, we have luxury Highlands cottage rentals for you to choose from. Unlike a cabin, a cottage can be made from any type of material, whether it’s stone, brick, wood, or something else. In English architecture, a cottage will have a ground floor along with an upper level with one or more bedrooms. In the U.S., we often think of cabins and cottages being in picturesque settings near lakes, forests and mountains. Landmark’s Highlands NC cabin rentals and cottages are no exception.

At Landmark Vacation Rentals, we have a variety of cabins and cottages to choose from. They come in all shapes and sizes and can accommodate a small party or a large group.

Luxury Cabin Rentals Highlands NC

A vacation is all about relaxing, spending time with loved ones, and enjoying your surroundings. At Landmark, we believe that starts with your vacation rental. If you fall in love with your luxury cabin rental right away and you feel like it has all of the comforts and amenities you’re looking for, your Western North Carolina vacation will be that much more enjoyable.

Landmark’s Highlands, NC cabin rentals come equipped with:

• A full kitchen. This means a dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee maker and utensils, plates and glassware.
• Some homes have fireplaces, which only adds to your vacation ambiance.
• Enjoy the covered porches and take in the scenery around you
• Our Highlands, NC cabin rentals are decorated with rustic touches and mountain-themed décor will you feel at home while you’re here
• Our rentals maintain a high standard of luxury and cleanliness

Planning a Family Vacation in Highlands, NC

Highlands isn’t just dog-friendly, it’s also a great place to go for a family vacation. There is something to do for family members of all ages.

Things to Do in Highlands, NC

• Highlands is at 4,118 feet above sea level and it’s full of beautiful vistas, mountain trails, waterfalls and more.
• Go shopping at local boutiques for one-of-a-kind items you can’t find anywhere else
• Highlands is a popular antiquing destination
• If you want to see a waterfall, head to Dry Falls
• Explore nature a different way at the Highlands Biological Station, Nature Center and Botanical Gardens
• Visit nearby Lake Glenville
• Visit the nearby Cashiers farmers market
• Visit the nearby Village Green in Cashiers

When it comes to vacation rentals, Landmark has options. If you need a spacious single-family home so each kid can get their own bedroom, or so you can accommodate your extended family, we can help. Let us know what you’re looking for and our team of professional Vacation Planning Advisors will help you find it. We know that your home away from home sets the tone for the memories you’ll create and cherish forever.

Plan a Highlands Vacation Today

Now that you have your guide to Highlands, NC rentals, it’s time to start planning your next vacation. We look forward to showing you the beauty of Highlands and the Western North Carolina area of the Cashiers-Highlands Plateau. Bring the family, the family pup, your friends, or enjoy a romantic getaway with someone special, or a solo trip and treat yourself. Landmark has accommodations for everyone, including the family dog.

When you choose a Landmark vacation rental, you’ll know that you won’t have to leave your furry family member behind. There is no better place for a dog to go on vacation than Western North Carolina, and they’ll get to experience the area’s impressive scenery and natural landscape right along with you.

Landmark has a variety of Highlands, NC cabin rentals to choose from. Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll do our best to find you the ultimate Highlands, NC cabin rental. We have vacation rentals close to downtown Highlands, hiking trails and more. Do you want something with a view? Maybe you need a space big enough for the entire family? Or a home with a yard big enough for the pup to run around in? Our team of professional Vacation Planning Advisors will help find you the dog-friendly vacation rental that checks off all the boxes on your wish list. Our goal is to help you create lasting memories in paradise, and that starts with where you stay.

If Highlands sounds like where you want to take your next vacation, contact us today to get started. We hope you fall in love with the area as much as we have!