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Springside Cottage Gem Hideaway
Place was exactly as advertised and host helped with recommendations, and was responsive to any questions / issues. Lovely place to stay near several great hikes!

Downtown Cashiers Cottage With Hot Tub
We stayed here for Thanksgiving with our family of five, and had a fantastic time! The kitchen was perfect for our cooking needs even to prepare a big feast. The area is beautiful, the home is spacious and well equipped. We would definitely go back again!

Spectacular Views, Screened Porch, Peaceful
All we (my wife) really wanted was a beautiful view, and this had it! She couldn't wait until it was light in the morning so she could look out the window or sit on the porch appreciating the view. The screened-in porch was one of the best parts: relaxing with a beautiful view. It was chilly while we were there, but we spent a lot of time out there. Still, the chilly weather also allowed us to use the fireplace. The house was spacious and well-maintained. If you plan to make meals there, we used the kitchen a lot, and everything in that space was great. It was so nice, and we have already recommended it to others.

Romantic, lake view, hot tub, ping-pong ,billiards
My husband and I had a beautiful stay here. Loved everything about it, especially the view. Our stay felt amazing. Communication with our host was top 10. We would definitely stay here again.

Escape to Encanto!
My family and I enjoyed our Christmas stay at Encanto. From the time that we booked Diana’s place to the time of check in Diana was very friendly, knowledgeable of activities surrounding Encanto, and very accommodating to allow us to check in at an earlier time. Encanto was everything my family needed to feel at home- relax, unwind, and go off grid for a few days. We will definitely have to plan a trip to visit “the home in the mountains” again.

Luxury Cabin with Amenities!
The place is in a serene location, warm, and is very clean. We were there as 11 guests, adults and kids and we loved it. Billiard table and table tennis are just some of the activities you can spend your time with at the location, not to mention all the games that are available. We would go back any time and enjoy this beautiful property. Highly recommended!

Big House with Big Mtn Views, Golf & Pool Access
We needed a place for our blended family to finally meet and have time together. One of the bedrooms had bunks which became the kids room. They loved it. They also loved the game room, playground and bathing in the heart shaped jacuzzi. The view is amazing, overlooking a pond with the mountains in the background. We had groups playing golf and tennis. It was too cold for the pool but I’m sure the kids would have been there if it was warm. There is a beautiful waterfall closer than I thought. There was plenty of room for everyone to dine and just be together. It is definitely a place we will keep in mind for future gatherings.

Mom's Den, Country Living Rentals- Highland, LLC
Nice place to stay to fish for the weekend, perfect spot for parking the truck and boat.
Your guide to Mountain Rest
Introduction
Mountain Rest, South Carolina, as the name might suggest, is all about the great outdoors. What this rural Appalachian Mountain town lacks in residents (population: 2,084), it more than makes up for in raw, backcountry wilderness. Thousands of acres of forest extend in every direction, filled with waterfalls, rapid rivers, and swampland. Human history has left its own imprint, too, with relics of the bygone railroad era. There are ample opportunities to get out and explore: trails for hiking, lakes for boating, and outlooks to admire the panoramic mountain views. It all amounts to an addictive blend of South Carolina mountain town charm and the quiet bliss of being immersed in nature.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Mountain Rest
If you're looking for sunshine and the ideal outdoor activity weather, late spring is your season to book one of Mountain Rest’s cabin rentals. In May, before the town’s trails and lakes get crowded, the average high is 78 degrees Fahrenheit. By late June, the crowds thicken and so does the humidity. The rest of summer is oppressively hot, with frequent temperatures above 90 degrees. Fall is nice, too, with temperatures cascading into the 70s through October. Winters vary from mild (temperatures in the 50s) to below freezing. Mountain Rest is one of the chilliest places in South Carolina, with January being the coldest month — nighttime temperatures average around 27 degrees, with frequent snow storms.
Top things to do in Mountain Rest
Oconee State Park
Oconee State Park is one of Mountain Rest’s natural gems. Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, this 1,165-acre park is brimming with diverse flora and fauna. The Station Cove Falls Trail is known for its wildflowers, including the state flower, Carolina jessamine. Trails lead hikers through patches of walking ferns and stands of chestnut oaks, and a lake provides the perfect spot for casting a line for catfish or rowing at a leisurely pace. Don’t miss the swimming hole with a high-dive in the summer.
Sumter National Forest
Sumter National Forest is full of beauty, oddities, and other draws. Cascading waterfalls, stands of towering trees, and swamps comprise the patchwork terrain of this enchanting wilderness of more than 370,000 acres. Some historical relics and attractions provide other forms of entertainment, like the Stumphouse Tunnel, an eerie unfinished 1850s railroad tunnel that’s on the National Register of Historic Places.
Chattooga River
The Chattooga River runs for 59 miles, beginning in the granite peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains and rushing down to Mountain Rest and further south. As a designated Wild and Scenic River, it’s a protected nature corridor best seen from a raft down its Class II and IV rapids.
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