Durham, North Carolina is not only home to major institutions like Duke University and the Hugh Mangum Museum of Photography, it is also surrounded by the natural resources of the Blue Ridge Mountain region. This combination has made Durham a place with ample opportunities for urban culture as well as outdoor recreation. If you would like to take a trip to enjoy the nature that surrounds Durham, a handful of cabin rental sites can be found in the area.
Just southwest of Durham, in Pitsboro, North Carolina is Deerwood Park. Deerwood Park provides cabin rentals as well as sales. Cabins are near the New River, where visitors can canoe, kayak and whitewater raft, and are near several area golf courses, wineries and ski facilities. Deerwood Park is convenient to Jordan Lake, where folks can enjoy boating, swimming and hiking. Six cabins are available, sleeping from two to six people and offering full kitchen amenities, satellite televisions and DVD players.
Deerwood Park LLC
206 Bear Tree Creek
Pittsboro, NC 27312
336-372-8256
deerwoodpark.com
Located a bit further southeast of Durham, in the Uwharrie National Forest, is Uwharrie Cabin Rentals. Guests can enjoy fishing, boating, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and panning for gold. Uwharrie Cabin Rentals has three cabins available, sleeping two to four people. All cabins have full kitchen amenities, televisions with DVD players and a library of DVDs, and front porches with rocking chairs. Pets are allowed at two of the cabins.
Uwharrie Cabins, Inc.
2580 NC Hwy 109 N
Troy, NC 27371
800-516-2309
uwharriecabinrentals.com
East of Durham, Carolina Mornings is located at the nexus of the Pisgah National Forest and the Nantahala National Forest. Carolina Mornings has several lodging options and various cabins have a range of extra amenities depending on your needs, including Internet access, hot tubs, fireplaces, espresso machines, pool tables and outdoor grills. Guests of Carolina Morning Cabins receive daily Mountain Discovery Passes, which allow free admission for several area activities, including golfing, rafting, and skiing. Pets are allowed in some cabins.
Carolina Mornings
44 Merrimon Ave. Suite Two
Asheville, NC 28801
828-398-0712
carolinamornings.com
