Holiday Homes in Western North Carolina

Pilot Cove offered my family of 4 (plus dog) a wonderful experience at the doorstep to Pisgah and Brevard. Loved being close to the Hub and the food and coffee truck at the bottom of the hill were great. I enjoyed drinking an Americano from the coffee truck on my way into the Forest or after a long trail run on the Art Loeb trail. The walking trails on the property were the perfect place to walk the dog (though several downed trees cross the path). The house was simple but fit ours needs as we spent most of our time outdoors. Overall we loved Pilot Cove and will be back!

Cute little cabin in a peaceful spot just outside of Pisgah National Forrest. Close to delicious food trucks and even downtown Brevard. We were able to rest and enjoy equally with this stay.

This year was the second year my group and I stayed with Lake Norris Chalets. They were completely painless to work with both years and are very responsive to any questions you may have. Their homes are precisely as described in the descriptions. One huge perk about renting with Lake Norris Chalets, if you are in one of their homes with a dock, and you rent a boat from them they will deliver the boat to the home, fueled up and ready to go. This is a great service that frees up a lot of time you would spend going to the marina, filling out all the paperwork and getting the boat back to your place. I would recommend Lake Norris Chalets time and time again for anyone looking to have a great weekend on the lake!

The Pilot Cove cabin was a wonderful spot; we visited the Pisgah National Forest, Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, and the Blue Ridge Parkway to Asheville! I highly recommend this lovely location!

Wow, a great place where you can become one with nature. You find yourself immersed in taking in the views morning, noon, and night. Pilot Cove is a peaceful community and had feel of a place tucked well into the mountains but just on the edge of town. A true favorite!

Was upset at first because they informed us the day of our arrival that the hottub broke but they were very caring and accommodated us for it and took action to fix it right away. The only thing is make sure you bring extra supplies like garbage bags, toilet paper, etc. as they only supply one of each. Also lots of geese droppings walking down to water but goes with being on a lake. Make sure you check your GPS settings so it doesn't take you backroads, learned that one. No garage so vehicle gets very hot, sunshade helps and deck is hot, no umbrella for shade to sit out at table. Overall beautiful place and Gunner was pleasant and pleasure to deal with any issues we had.

Nestled amidst breathtaking views of nature and graceful horses grazing nearby, this private and cozy cottage offers an unforgettable retreat. Katie, the exceptionally friendly and highly responsive host, ensures a smooth and enjoyable stay. The surrounding mountains and streams provide a serene backdrop, while the snow adds a magical touch to the experience. It’s truly a perfect getaway! To top it off, Katie even gifted us a bottle of her very own Barn Door Cider, which was a delightful surprise. When our work assignment unexpectedly ended early, Katie went above and beyond by working tirelessly to help us figure out the remaining days of our stay within 24 hours. If you’re seeking a real-life Hallmark movie town, this is the place to be. I highly recommend visiting again on my next vacation.

This was my second time to stay at Pilot Cove this year and I will be back. The cabins are conveniently located and have everything you need. The minimal design is appealing as well. Great place to stay!

We did a 3 day snowboard trip during Mardi Gras brake and stayed at John’s place which is the right fort for hitting the slopes a couple of days . The place is clean , cute and has everything you need. We even got caught in an ice storm Wednesday night and had a blast still being able to use the community pool, hot tub and sauna which is just a couple of steps away from his place ! John communicated with us through out the entire stay when we had questions and was very helpful . It was a great stay and we will be back !

Aaron’s place provided us with a comfortable resting point as we explored Asheville. The house is located in a great location with a short driving distance to downtown, the river arts district, and the various parks/hiking spots around the area. The house itself is large and accommodated our group comfortably with all the basic necessities. The beautiful kitchen and balcony are a plus! Aaron is a responsive host and communicated with us throughout to ensure we enjoyed our stay. I highly recommend his place!

Great experience! Very warm welcome and cozy AirBNB. We had an amazing visit and staying there was really the cherry on top. And we really loved using the towel warmer while there’s chilly weather outside. Cornelia made our staying very special❤️

We had a great stay, Rebecca was very communicative and helpful. The Condo is very close to Smokey Mountains National Park and downtown Gatlinburg so there’s lots to do and see. Awesome spot for a couples weekend!

Everything was just perfect, Bryan was a great host. Very peaceful. The view was awesome. Would definitely recommend this place to others. My only complaint was that I had to leave. Will stay here again for sure!

Fantastic House at Lake James! You will be hard pressed to find a more spectacular view. the house sits near the top of a hill overlooking the lake. The view is amazing, and lots to do in the local area. Andrew was a great host, very proactive and everything was just as he said it would be! The house has a boat dock, great for anyone bringing or renting a boat. The stairs up and down to the dock are a journey for most of the homes on Lake James, but they are worth the effort! My family loved the home and the area, I hope we will be back!

My family of 14 enjoyed every minute of their stay at this home. They were visiting from out of state for thanksgiving and everyone had a wonderful stay. Even with a large group, this home was perfect and walkable to a lot of restaurants and bars to keep everyone entertained. I highly recommend this property to any large group visiting Johnson city and the host is wonderful!

Lisa's place was so comfortable and convenient. It had everything we needed for a great stay. And Lisa was an attentive and communicative host. We would love to come back!

Victoria was super helpful and very knowledgeable. It is a great location for those visiting Carolina Motorsports park, about a 25 minute drive. Parking for my car and trailer on the premise was super convenient. Beautiful setting, nice and quiet and peaceful. Looking forward to my next visit.

Perfect location to Beech Mountain resort, past the main part of town so you don’t have to deal with the traffic. Home was perfect-exactly as pictured. Well stocked kitchen for cooking. Bathrooms were updated and beautiful. My kids loved the place, as did we!

Awesome place to spend spring break with friends!

The Bear Cave is an awesome getaway, perfect for a relaxing weekend! Right on the water, just down the road from NOC, and cozy! This was our second stay, and we'll definitely be back!

Beautiful views overlooking the Smokies, Ober Mountian Trams, and downtown Gatlinburg. Easy access to both Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge areas. Zack was very responsive with any needs we had throughout our stay. Instructions and recommendations were very thorough, which we were thankful for. Kids had a great time in the game room and hot tub almost every night. Cabin was well stocked and very clean. Would highly recommend staying in this cabin !!

We have stayed at Riverstone several times and this was by far our favorite condo! The linens were high-end and comfortable. There were items provided that we normally have to purchase. The location was great and the view of the river was beautiful!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! The Airbnb was spotless, beautifully maintained, and had such a cozy, homey feel. The location was perfect—close to everything we needed, making our trip so convenient. Candace was an exceptional host, going above and beyond to assist me when I realized I had left an item behind after checkout. She was incredibly attentive and made retrieving it so easy. Her kindness and communication truly stood out. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone!

Richard and Martha are great host!! We've booked their "Indian Bunker" before and it was great and this time we needed more room. So, we tried their cottage out. It was plenty of room. We expected not to have phone service, but they do have wifi. The back porch/yard is so relaxing. A deer even past bye. Richard/Martha are very responsive. Any issues we had, they replied in a reasonable time. They even allowed us to check out later since nobody else was renting after us. I felt that was extremely kind of them!. We will more than likely be booking from them again in the future! Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home!