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Condo in North Topsail Beach
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 219 reviewsBlue Space - a couples retreat
Cabin in Candler
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 103 reviewsCreek-Front Cozy Tiny Cabin
Cabin in Banner Elk
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 242 reviewsGlass Treehouse ♥︎ Modern Luxe Romantic Getaway
Cabin in Hillsborough
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviewsSpacious Poolside Guesthouse on Private Pond
Cabin in Lowgap
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsMt. Serenity Cabin
Guesthouse in Bath
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 192 reviewsBig Bay Shanty
Tent in Lenoir
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviewsCreekside Retreat Glamping Tent at New Life Farm
Guesthouse in New Bern
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsRiver Watch Retreat
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Tiny home in Topton
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsLittle Red: Romantic Tiny Home w/HotTub + Fire Pit
Apartment in Rougemont
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 166 reviewsCozy Rougemont Studio w/Walking Trails - Farm Time
Guesthouse in Cedar Grove
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 246 reviewsPrivate Lake Retreat
Guesthouse in Tuckasegee
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 178 reviewsWolf Lake Escape - lake & mountain retreat
Cabin in Lake Lure
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviewsThe Artful Dodger Getaway Cabin Charming & Unique
Guesthouse in Statesville
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 298 reviewsLake Lookout Guest Cottage - Whole House Rental
Home in Trenton
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 411 reviewsWallace Meadows Farm Guest House
Guesthouse in Mooresville
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 275 reviewsCozy & Convenient Loft on Lakeshore LKN 1-Bed
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Yurt in Mars Hill
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 569 reviewsRomantic Yurt, Hot Tub, Farm & Tropical Greenhouse
Condo in Carolina Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 229 reviewsPerfect Location! Boardwalk & Oceanfront!
Home in Winston-Salem
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 197 reviewsCozy King Blue H2O Staycation , Pool & Hot Tub
Condo in Emerald Isle
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 122 reviewsStudio Condo Walking Distance to Beach!
Condo in Ocean Isle Beach
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviewsA Little Piece of Paradise at Ocean Isle Beach
Cottage in Elkin
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 149 reviewsMaggy’s Place - Destination on Main
Guesthouse in Carthage
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 157 reviewsCharming 1 bedroom guesthouse on 4 acres, hot tub
Condo in Carolina Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsCAROLINA VIEWS (OCEAN + MARSH)
Your guide to North Carolina
Welcome to North Carolina
North Carolina has a little bit of everything: city life, mountain getaways, coastal fun, the most visited national park in the country, the Great Smoky Mountains. Whether you’re into urban culture or Mother Nature, the state has got you covered. Towns run the gamut from tech hubs like Raleigh to smaller bohemian communities like Asheville. On the Eastern Seaboard, there’s the port city of Wilmington, home to one of North Carolina’s more popular seaside getaways, as well as the rugged Outer Banks, which span more than 100 miles of pristine coastline. And, of course, there’s the largest metropolis, Charlotte, a center for the state’s pro sports franchises as well as the famed Charlotte Motor Speedway. One of the country’s top craft beer destinations, North Carolina also boasts more than 340 breweries and gastropubs.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in North Carolina
Spring and fall are generally the best time to visit North Carolina for guaranteed good weather. Overall, the summers can be hot and humid, while the winters can bring below-freezing temperatures and snow into the more mountainous regions of western North Carolina. The coastal areas are particularly busy during the summers, so book one of the state’s cabin rentals for shoulder season in late spring or early fall if you want to avoid crowds. The annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in July is a great opportunity to come learn about North Carolina’s Scottish heritage.
Top things to do in North Carolina
The Blue Ridge Parkway
The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway starts in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near the Tennessee-North Carolina border and winds its way northeast into Virginia, offering scenery galore paired with glimpses of Appalachian culture and Cherokee life. Popular stops include Grandfather Mountain and the Mile High Swinging Bridge with its 360-degree views of the surrounding mountains.
Carova Beach
If watching wild horses roam a sandy beach sounds like something out of a fairy tale, then you’ll want to add Carova Beach to your itinerary. The northernmost community in the Outer Banks is accessible only by unpaved beach, and the 100 Corolla wild horses that populate the area are descendants of the Spanish mustangs that arrived by colonial ships in the 1500s. Other herds are scattered throughout the barrier islands. Be sure to keep your distance and never feed the animals.
The Biltmore
The largest home in America looms just outside Asheville. Built in 1895, the 175,000-square-foot mansion once served as the home of George and Edith Vanderbilt. Take in the fascinating history of their railroad dynasty while on a self-guided tour of the 8,000-acre estate, which includes a winery.
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