North Carolina Mountain Resorts and Lodges with Wildlife and Nature

Falling Waters Adventure Resort is the perfect location for the adventurer in you! You’ll be minutes from the Nantahala Gorge, where outdoor adventures abound. Whitewater raft on the Olympic Ocoee River or the Chattooga National Wild & Scenic River, mountain bike on Tsali mountain bike trail, horseback ride, fish, canoe or kayak. Or, hike on one of the many trails in Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Here, you also have a unique opportunity to stay in mongol-inspired yurts – circular recreational structures in the middle of beautiful natural surroundings with luxurious amenities and queen-sized beds! Learn More...

Urban Elegance, Southern Charm…

The Haywood Park Hotel is a standard of boutique luxury and a fitting tribute to historic Asheville. Located in the heart of Asheville's eclectic downtown area, the hotel provides the perfect blend of luxury and convenience you've been searching for. This is anything but a chain hotel. A true boutique property in every sense of the word, the Haywood Park Hotel embodies the history - and the exciting urban flavor - of Asheville, with its shopping, dining, cafes and a multitude of tours. Once a revered department store, the hotel combines individually designed rooms and elegant amenities with spectacular architecture that's representative of the area. This is the way to see Asheville! Learn More...

Discover luxurious accommodations in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains! Solitude, breathtaking beauty, recreation and pleasure are awaiting those looking to experience a different kind of vacation. Yonahlossee is a natural resort, a place where families gather, couples celebrate and lovers of the outdoors thrive. From intimate lodge rooms to cozy cottages to luxurious five-bedroom villas, Yonahlossee Resort accommodations will be among the most immaculate and comfortable that you have ever experienced. As a guest of the resort, enjoy the indoor/outdoor tennis courts, two full time pros, indoor pool, two fitness centers and fine dining at the Gamekeeper Restaurant. Learn More...

Enjoy the beauty & luxury of the finest resort in the Great Smoky Mountains

Situated in one of the area's most dramatic mountain valleys, surrounded by 5,000-foot peaks, is Smoky Mountain Country Club, a golf and vacation destination convenient to the recreation and sights of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Enjoy a relaxing getaway in the privacy of your own spacious two-bedroom condominium, ideal for couples, families and groups. Resort amenities include an 18-hole Thomas Walker-designed mountain golf course, swimming pool and spa, tennis courts & fitness room with saunas. Casual indoor & patio dining at The Persimmon Grille overlooks the 18th hole. Learn More...

Classic Golf on a Cool Mountain Plateau...

Tucked away in the southern Blue Ridge Mountains, Etowah Valley Country Club is a golfer's paradise. Three exquisite nine-hole championship courses await you atop a 2200-foot plateau, surrounded by mountain beauty. That beauty permeates your entire getaway, on or off the course; whether you're playing tennis on the resort's three hydro-clay courts, enjoying a game of croquet on the manicured greensward, or savoring a fine meal at either of two restaurants, this special place will stay with you always. There's a fitness center here, and more; retire to a wonderful golf course suite, private cottage or home. Or, for the ultimate escape, try the spectacular, all-inclusive Presidential Suite! Learn More...

Luxury Log Cabins in the Great Smoky Mountains...

Watershed Cabins gives you a luxury log home hideaway in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains. This is your chance to enjoy one of the nation's most beautiful areas from a truly spectacular privately-owned home. Unwind in a hot tub on your private deck; serve meals from a fully-equipped kitchen and relax by a stone fireplace. "Roughing it” has never been so luxurious! For the adventurous, there's plenty of whitewater rafting, mountain biking, horseback riding, or motorcycling the famous Deals Gap. The cabins offer 1-5 bedrooms and can sleep two to 14 people; some feature amenities like pool tables and indoor Jacuzzis. Come for a romantic weekend for two or a big family get-together! Learn More...

Beautiful Vacation Rentals on Lake Lure...

Rumbling Bald Resort is a haven for family adventure, world-class golf and relaxation all at once! Here the tranquility of Lake Lure and the comfort of exquisite vacation rentals meld to create an idyllic getaway. Choose a course-side studio villa, a luxury vacation home in the mountains or anything in between! Three restaurants and a dinner cruise offer dining options to help you refuel after a busy day exploring the mountain landscape or touring an historic winery. Two championship golf courses and a mild climate will keep you on the greens all year. Indoor & outdoor pools, a lazy river and beach offer fun for every age while a spa, salon & wellness center will leave you revitalized! Learn More...

The Grove Park Inn with a new spa set in 140-acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains was built in 1913 with granite stones mined from Sunset Mountain. The resort overlooks the city of Asheville, N.C., and provides vista views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This distinctive property offers all that could be asked for with a premier spa, golf course and throughout its massive lobby, words of inspiration from noted authors and anonymous sources are etched in stone. Learn More...