When you've reached the rural landscape, mountains and crisp, pine-scented air, you'll know you've hit the Carolinas. North Carolina especially offers many opportunities for secluded vacations and quiet getaways. Instead of piling the family into a crowded hotel room with rowdy vacationers, consider a quiet family retreat in a cabin on the lake. North Carolina offers many options for this.
The Rainbow Lake Resort is situated on 25 acres in a remote area of Brevard, North Carolina. On the property, you'll find streams and waterfalls as well as a 3-acre lake. On-site, you may enjoy trout fishing, canoeing and volleyball. Or you may prefer a quiet hike through forest trails and around the lake. If meditation is something you enjoy, you'll find it spots conducive to this, too. Accommodations range from one-bedroom basic or luxury cottages to four-bedroom houses. Basic cottages include a living room and queen sofa beds, and all accommodations (except the basic one-bedroom) include a fireplace. Located in the same town of Brevard, you'll also find plenty of opportunities for cultural festivities (arts, crafts, museums) and fine dining.
Rainbow Lake Resort
RR1 Box 233
Brevard, NC 28712
828-862-5354
rainbowlake.com
This private lake retreat, located in Saluda, North Carolina, is home to a lake that is kept well-stocked with trout. The cozy cabins boast a knotted-pine interior, perfect for that authentically rustic feel. Cabins sleep up to six people and have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Downstairs, you'll find one of the bedrooms while the other two are upstairs in the loft area. Properties come with a gas grill, full kitchen, dining room, balcony, fireplace, hot tubs and big-screen TVs. Cabins are air-conditioned and are equipped with both a washer and dryer. Bring some of your favorite DVDs along, or enjoy the satellite service for TV-viewing. On-site, you may enjoy horseback riding, hiking trails or paddle-boats. In addition, experienced horse riders may rent horses.
Saluda Mountain Lake Retreat
Howard Gap Rd.
Saluda, NC 28773
828-242-8686
ashevillecabinrental.com
Arbor Cabins lie at the bottom of Chimney Rock Park in a remote and private area of Lake Lure, North Carolina. Unlike traditional hotels, you won't have to wake up early to rush out the door for breakfast. Instead, the owners at this resort keep their cabins stocked with farm-fresh eggs, homemade bread and homemade jam. All cabins are equipped with a private hot tub, king-sized beds and a fireplace. Enjoy a trip to nearby Chimney Rock Park, which offers plenty of hiking trails about 1-1/2 miles from Arbor Cabins. If hiking isn't your thing, maybe you'd enjoy skiing or water tubing right on Lake Lure. About 40 minutes away from the Arbor, you'll also find the Biltmore Estate and downtown Asheville, North Carolina, where you'll find restaurants, art galleries and an arcade.
Arbor Cabins at Lake Lure
Highway 64/74A
Lake Lure, NC 28746
828-625-1171
arborlakelure.com
