Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin Rentals & More

Whether you're looking for Blue Ridge Parkway lodging or cabins in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you can find it here. The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountains, and actually sprawl four other states besides North Carolina - Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, and Maryland. But it's Blue Ridge Mountain vacation rentals in NC that offer up the best views and access, thanks to the many mountain towns to choose from, like Boone, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, and West Jefferson. Choose a destination, and peruse everything from Blue Ridge Mountain log cabins to lake homes!

Activities Near Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals

As you might have guessed, it's all about spending good quality time with nature here. But there's still a nice mix of attractions that will keep you coming back year after year. Blue Ridge Mountains lodging in Blowing Rock have a special draw for the Tweetsie Railroad amusement park, the Appalachian Ski Mountain, and Mystery Hill. And of course you won't want to miss out on the actual Blowing Rock, the rock formation the town is named after! Meanwhile, Boone features kayaking and river rafting with River and Earth Adventures, hiking with High Mountain Expeditions, the exciting Scream Time Ziplines, as well as more leisurely attractions like the Boone Golf Club and the Appalachian Cultural Museum. In Banner Elk, you can go for a horseback ride at Banner Elk Stables, or enjoy skiing at the Sugar Mountain Resort. West Jefferson offers up more golf at the Mountain Aire Golf Club, and the charming Ashe County Cheese Factory and Store.

Blue Ridge Parkway Cabins

The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway connects the Shenandoah National Park to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, so it stretches all the way from North Carolina to Virginia. It's designated a "National Scenic Byway," with a number of overlooks, historic sites, and hiking trails along the way well worth a stop. It travels through various North Carolina towns, including Boone, West Jefferson, Blowing Rock, and Asheville. Highlights along North Carolina's slice of this scenic drive include Daniel Boone's Trace, the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, Flat Rock (offering up amazing views), the Mount Mitchell State Park, the Looking Glass Rock, and Richland Balsam's self-guiding trail. Blue Ridge Parkway cabin rentals are scattered all along this byway.

When to Book Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin Rentals

Since Blue Ridge Mountains cabins can be found everywhere from Virginia to Maryland, there's no "one season" to visit. The weather varies depending on which part of the Appalachian Mountains you're staying at. In a nutshell, though, it really boils down to what you plan to do! If you're all about hiking, golfing, and wildlife watching, spring and fall are especially comfortable times to visit. For fishing and swimming, your best bet is the summer. If you plan on taking advantage of the Blue Ridge Mountains ski resorts, come during winter.
For more info on the area, head over to HomeAway's guide to vacations in the Blue Ridge Mountains.