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Cabin in Waynesville
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews17 Degrees North Mountain Cabin
Nov 27 – Dec 4
Cabin in Candler
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviewsCreek-Front Cozy Tiny Cabin
Aug 20 – 27
Tent in Lenoir
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 212 reviewsCreekside Retreat Glamping Tent at New Life Farm
Sep 13 – 20
Guesthouse in New Bern
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviewsRiver Watch Retreat
Oct 16 – 23
Tiny home in Boone
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 382 reviewsCreekside Cabin ---Peaceful & Private
May 27 – Jun 3
Guesthouse in Bath
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviewsBig Bay Shanty
Oct 1 – 8
Guesthouse in Saxapahaw
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 699 reviewsThe Yurt at Frog Pond Farm
Apr 9 – 16
Cabin in Hillsborough
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviewsSpacious Poolside Guesthouse on Private Pond
Jun 29 – Jul 6
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Cabin in Lake Lure
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 233 reviewsThe Artful Dodger Getaway Cabin Charming & Unique
Sep 19 – 26
Guest suite in Roxboro
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 203 reviewsMayo Lake Front Spilt Unit: Highend,Clean,Updated
Jul 19 – 26
Cottage in Sparta
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviewsRiver Hill Hideaway
Nov 8 – 15
Guesthouse in Alexander
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 172 reviewsZen Carriage House at French Broad River Farms
Jan 19 – 26
Home in Leicester
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviewsUnique Barn on an organic farm
Feb 20 – 27
Guesthouse in Mooresville
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 269 reviewsCozy & Convenient Loft on Lakeshore LKN 1-Bed
Oct 6 – 13
Cabin in Robbinsville
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 430 reviewsHemlock Hide-Away Hot Tub Canoes Creek Front
Feb 17 – 24
Guesthouse in Statesville
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 297 reviewsLake Lookout Guest Cottage - Whole House Rental
Jan 17 – 24
North Carolina home rentals
Home in Waxhaw
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 543 reviewsFox Farms Little House
Jan 30 – Feb 6
Home in Surf City
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviewsSea Forever
Sep 6 – 13
Home in Hendersonville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviewsBrex View Cottage - Creek & Fire Pit in backyard!
Jan 2 – 9
Home in Swannanoa
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 407 reviewsThe Valley Overlook
Apr 19 – 26
Home in Columbus
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 132 reviewsShipyard 2.0 | HOT TUB, Waterfall, Fire + Hammock!
Jan 28 – Feb 4
Home in Candler
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 348 reviewsSummit House - Modern Mountain Luxury
Feb 1 – 8
Home in Blowing Rock
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 355 reviewsThe Loft
Jan 28 – Feb 4
Home in Hayesville
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 334 reviewsCozy Mill Creek Cottage with fantastic view
Apr 5 – 12
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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