The Smoky Mountain Mansion is in the western North Carolina city of Robbinsville, and offers a forested setting in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. This house can hold up to 20 people for family reunions; it has three bedrooms with king-sized beds and three bedrooms with two queen-sized beds. The mansion also features a fully furnished kitchen, living room and dining area. Nightly and weekly rates are available. The front lawn of the mansion features a landscaped garden, and the woods surrounding the house has walking paths. Pets may stay for an additional fee.
The vacation rental is within 20 minutes of Robbinsville's city center, which offers tourist shops and local eateries. Fishing and boating facilities are available at Santeetlah Lake, approximately 15 minutes from the mansion. Lakefront hiking and bicycling trails are available near Santeetlah Lake.
Situated in the Asheville area, Willow Winds provides log accommodations in the heart of western North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains. The resort features two three-bedroom log cabins for families: Jackie's Gem and Dona's Den. Both cabins accommodate up to six people, and each bedroom has a separate bathroom. Other cabin amenities include a fully furnished kitchen, living room, whirlpool tub and outdoor deck with barbecue grills. The cabins are secluded from one another. Jackie's Gem offers views of a waterfall, while Dona's Den has a view of a mountainside stream. Both cabins are available for daily and weekly rentals.
The city of Asheville is approximately 20 minutes north of Willow Winds' cabins and offers dining options and shopping opportunities for the cabins' guests. Asheville is home to the historic Biltmore House, one of the largest mansions in the world at over 100,000 square feet. The mansion and its property is open for the public to tour. Be prepared to spend several hours at this attraction.
The Beacon House in Carolina Beach offers a beachfront location on the Atlantic Coast along with bed-and-breakfast services. The entire house can be rented for large family reunions, or single rooms for smaller family getaways. Families of up to 14 people can be accommodated via the house's seven bedrooms. The owners prepare gourmet breakfasts for guests every morning during their stay. House guests have access to the fully furnished kitchen, living room and outdoor porch. Pets and children under 12 years old are not allowed.
The house is within walking distance of Carolina Beach's beach and swimming activities in the Atlantic Ocean. The Carolina Beach Pier is a 10-minute walk from Beacon House, and offers chances for fishing and leisurely walks. The hotel is also less than 10 minutes from hiking and bicycling trails at Carolina Beach State Park. Local eateries on Lake Park Boulevard, such as Tuscan Grill and Michael's Seafood Restaurant, are within five minutes of the Beacon House.
The Hawkesdene House, located in southwestern North Carolina, is in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains; the resort's main house accommodates up to 20 people for family reunions. The three-level main house has seven bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a fully furnished kitchen and outdoor terraces on the second and third floors. Some of the bathrooms have whirlpool tubs, and complimentary bathrobes are available for all guest rooms. For family reunions larger than 20 people, this resort also features one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages. Nightly and weekly rates are available for the main house and cottages. Pets are not allowed on the premises.
The resort is approximately 25 minutes south of Andrews, North Carolina, where guests can find restaurants and shops. Local Andrews dining options include Elsie's, which offers steak and seafood entrees, and Monte Alban, a Mexican eatery. Nantahala Lake is a 45-minute drive east of the Hawkesdene House, and offers chances for fishing and canoeing.
