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Ranger Retreat-Chimney Rock Cabin with Waterfalls!
This unique place has a style all its own designed to emulate a ranger retreat /fire tower. The cabin has a commanding view of Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Falls/Gorge. The cabin was built out of 100+ year old reclaimed materials with 15 foot vaulted ceilings on the main floor. With poplar bark walls, incredible lighting hand cut slate floors your stay is guaranteed to be enchanting. Sit in the hot tub and look at a waterfall while listening to another waterfall behind you and river below you.

Elevated Escape|Lux Treehouse+Hot Tub+Hiking+Farm
⭐️ Brand New Treehouse suspended 16 ft high ⭐️Swinging Bridge ⭐️ Breathtaking Mountain View ⭐️Onsite half mile hike to Waterfall ⭐️Hot Tub on deck with View ⭐️Close to Asheville and Black Mountain ⭐️Hiking/Creek access on site ⭐️ 90 acres backed up to Pisgah Nat’l Forest ⭐️Small petting farm with goats, donkey on site ⭐️Marion recently voted #1 area to purchase vacation property by Travel & Leisure ⭐️ Black-out Shades on all windows and doors Stay up to date on IG @stillhouse_creek_cabins

Timberwood Tiny Home
Timberwood Tiny Home is a place to rest your head & heart in Efland, North Carolina. The peaceful retreat is down a country road approximately 10-minutes from downtown Hillsborough. The 200 square foot tiny home is on a private corner of 8-acres shared with our main house. It features Scandinavian-style details, two beds, a spacious porch, abundant natural light, a wood-fired hot tub, barrel sauna, cold plunge, and more. There are features of the home that may make it unsuitable for children.

Barn at Edenwood+Spa Loft Tub+Luxe Couples Getaway
If you're searching for a special vacation destination near Asheville NC, you'll love this amazing property. The Barn at Edenwood is custom cabin offering beautiful design and romantic luxury in an amazing mountain setting near all the popular spots. It’s perfect in all 4 seasons for couples. 8 Min Drive to Ecusta Trail 12 Min Drive to Historic Downtown Hendersonville 24 Min Drive to Dupont & Pisgah Forests 45 Min Drive to Biltmore Estate Experience Hendersonville With Us & Learn More Below!

Farm Life at The Rosemary Cabin!
The Rosemary Cabin at Bluff Mountain Nursery. Nestled at the top of the hill in the heart of our plant nursery, you’ll be sure to be surrounded by beauty and nature a like. Custom built with plant and farm lovers in mind, with greenhouses full of amazing plants to explore. You can visit our farm during your stay to meet our livestock too. Located on 60 acres of wooded land only minutes from the Appalachian Trail. It’s in a spectacular and unique location with easy road access and Hot Tub too.

Right on River , Rainbow Trout , Hot Tub ,Wildlife
COME ENJOY the fall foliage and the Christmas holiday with a fully decorated cabin, even a tree. The cabin sits right on the North Toe River. 2 BR fully furnished cabin is so comfy and cozy with every detail thought of. The hot tub with the view of the river & the firepit with wood furnished is a great way to spend the day outdoors… Fly fishing, tubing , kayaking or just relaxing watching for wildlife that happens by is a great way to spend the day. Skiing, hiking, dining, wineries near by.

New Dates Open in November! Ideal For Remote Work!
Miss Bee Haven Retreat is a quiet place for quiet people. 🤫 (All guests over 18 years of age only) Located in a private community at the end of the road overlooking the splendor of Gorges State Parks’ 7,500 acres.🌲 This is a peaceful mountain retreat where you can disconnect from the world 🌎 and reconnect with yourself while breathing in the cleanest mountain air 💨and drinking pure mountain water.💧 Curious about bees 🐝 ? Apiary tours available spring 2025! Suits & gloves provided!

Stunning Views - Upscale Stay!
AMAZING VIEWS- Rustic luxury! Feels secluded while just 10 minutes from town. Close to trails & all things nature. Electricity, heaters & woodburning stove for winter. Windows that open & ceiling fan/ floor fan for summer. Private bath w/ flushing toilets & electricity 5 steps away! Good cell service & breathtaking views! The Area: *Wheels Through Time Museum-15 min *Blue Ridge Prkwy-15 min *GSM National Park-35 min *Ski slopes-20 min *Asheville-40 min *Casino-30 min *Gatlinburg-90 min

Modern storybook treehouse with hot tub
Nestle into your own corner of our 8 acres. Kick back in a forest setting while leaving the rest behind. Wander the nature path. Sit on the screened in porch or by the crackling firepit, take a shower outdoors or soak in the roomy spa. Rural foothills living in Western NC, convenient to Hickory, Morganton, Valdese & Lenoir. Great parks & lakes to explore. (Boat launch is 4 miles away). Check out a local winery/brewery. The Blue Ridge parkway is a short drive & absolutely breathtaking.

The Understory: Cabin with Outdoor Tub and Sauna
Welcome to The Understory. Nestled deep in the rhododendron covered woods, this romantic hand-crafted tiny home offers you a peaceful and memorable stay just 15 minutes from both Asheville and Black Mountain. The comfortable living space includes a rain shower, king sized bed in a lofted sleeping area, cozy wood stove and a full kitchen. Surrounding the cabin is a large deck with a table and chairs, a luxurious soaking bathtub, and a patio equipped with a fire pit and propane grill.

Annie the Airstream | Mountain views & Goats!
Come stay with us in beautiful Appalachia! Annie is our renovated 1977 Airstream Argosy. She has traveled the US, but has officially retired & ready for more memories! Early-risers grab your coffee & enjoy the breathtaking sunrise rising behind the mountains, hang with our goats, sheep, ducks & chickens or relax in the hammock under the willows. At night have a fire, make s’mores & gaze at the stars! We are 12 minutes from downtown Marshall, 30 minutes from Asheville & Hot Springs!

Cabin/Sunrise View/Hot Tub/King Bed/No Pet Fee/5G
Located just outside Asheville, NC on top of a mountain is a little piece of heaven. Clear views of the valley and the peace and quiet will make you question why you live in the city. You can spend your evenings relaxing by the fire or venture out into the area where there is lots to see and do. Asheville is only a few minutes away and is home to some of the best restaurants you can find. Arts, crafts, shopping etc. are at your fingertips as well as tons of hiking trails.
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North Carolina beach vacation rentals

the cottage

Blue Space - a couples retreat

Star Struck- Oceanfront B/Pool/Steps from Beach!

Rise and Shine! Beach, pool, & amazing views!

Oceanfront Incredible Ibis w private beach access

SEA STILTS. Ocean Front. 3BR/2BA. Beds Made!

Hot tub, Beach Front, Private, Walk to Restaurants

* Dune Daddy * Couple’s Retreat
North Carolina fishing vacation rentals

GeoDome | 100 Mile Views & Hot Tub!

Big Bay Shanty

17 Degrees North Mountain Cabin

Wolf Lake Escape - lake & mountain retreat

Mountaintop Vistas of NC/TN/VA

Farmer & the Naiad, cottage on 1800s farmplace

Cottage at Water's Edge - a cozy stay on the lake.

Tiny Home Mountain Adventure+HotTub+Fire Pit+Grill
Vacation rentals with pools in North Carolina

Hot tub, pool, tiny cabin near Sugar & Grandfather

Nature Lover’s Retreat on the River

Pool&Beach|Gameroom|View|Gym

Modern Studio on a Private Horse Farm with a Pool

Oceanfront Duplex~ linens included!

Romantic Treehouse Glamping on 40-Acre Farm

Quaint Mt. Mitchell Condo with Stunning Views

3BR Home between Banner Elk & Boone
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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