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Apartment in Surf City
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 126 reviewsTurtle Shell Bungalows - Studio D
Dec 21 – 28
Home in Surf City
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 181 reviewsSea Forever
Sep 26 – Oct 3
Cottage in Wilmington
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 104 reviewsIsland hopping & fishing on Masonboro Sound
Dec 24 – 31
Condo in Carolina Beach
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 170 reviewsCAROLINA VIEWS (OCEAN + MARSH)
Oct 17 – 24
Cottage in Wilmington
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviewsWaterside Cottage 'HoriZen'
May 27 – Jun 1
Condo in North Topsail Beach
4.78 out of 5 average rating, 215 reviewsBlue Space - a couples retreat
Nov 2 – 9
Apartment in Carolina Beach
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 300 reviewsNew Hot Tub, Surf Studio, Easy Walk to Beach!
Jan 27 – Feb 3
Guest suite in Frisco
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviewsLight + Airy Frisco Apartment, Steps from Beach!
Jan 4 – 11
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Guesthouse in Bath
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 182 reviewsBig Bay Shanty
Jan 26 – Feb 2
Cabin in Denton
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 276 reviewsParrish Place
Nov 27 – Dec 4
Guesthouse in Tuckasegee
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviewsWolf Lake Escape - lake & mountain retreat
Feb 11 – 18
Cabin in Hillsborough
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 136 reviewsSpacious Poolside Guesthouse on Private Pond
Jul 1 – 8
Guest suite in Roxboro
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviewsMayo Lake Front Spilt Unit: Highend,Clean,Updated
Sep 10 – 17
Cottage in Sparta
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviewsRiver Hill Hideaway
Apr 29 – May 6
Tiny home in Topton
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 174 reviewsLittle Red: Romantic Tiny Home w/HotTub + Fire Pit
May 28 – Jun 4
Cottage in Township of Taylorsville
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviewsCozy Lake Hickory Cabin
Jan 27 – Feb 3
North Carolina home rentals
Home in Hendersonville
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 285 reviewsBrex View Cottage - Creek & Fire Pit in backyard!
Dec 31 – Jan 7
Home in Waxhaw
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 538 reviewsFox Farms Little House
Nov 21 – 28
Home in Columbus
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviewsShipyard 2.0 | HOT TUB, Waterfall, Fire + Hammock!
Jan 28 – Feb 4
Home in Swannanoa
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 406 reviewsThe Valley Overlook
Jan 27 – Feb 3
Home in Mars Hill
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviewsLuxury! Blue Mountain View
Jul 4 – 11
Home in Candler
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 346 reviewsSummit House - Modern Mountain Luxury
Dec 29 – Jan 5
Home in Rodanthe
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 201 reviewsTiny House on semi-oceanfront lot
Apr 21 – 28
Home in Winston-Salem
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviewsCozy King Blue H2O Staycation , Pool & Hot Tub
Oct 2 – 9
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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