North Carolina vacation rentals provide a great way for you to explore the beauty of North Carolina, from the Mountains in the west, to the beaches right on the ocean in the east.  North Carolina is a nature lovers dream, with over a million acres of national forest, thousands of fresh water streams, hundreds of waterfalls and over 1000 lakes. North Carolina is also home to miles upon miles of spectacular beaches in the Outer Banks region and all along the eastern coast of the state. 

A travel deal in the mountains in the west can be a great place to get away from it all in the summer time, or an ideal place to hit the slopes in the winter time.  The mountains are the perfect place for those wanting to explore Mother Nature.  A vacation house gives you access to wonders like the Appalachian Trail and the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.   There are also plenty of lakes in and around the wilderness that are waiting for you to explore.  If you want a vacation rental travel deal that is near the mountains but also close to city, look no further than a vacation home in Asheville, which includes the Biltmore Winery and a large art community.

In between the mountains and the ocean is the Piedmont region of North Carolina, which is the most densly populated of the three regions.  The Piedmont region is home to North Carolina's biggest cities, including Charlotte and the capital Raleigh.  A vacation rental in the Piedmont region will not only give you access to the activities of the large cities, but also access to the many nearby lakes where there are opportunities to fish, kayak, and or just go swimming.  If you like to golf, the Piedmont area is the best place to visit.  The region includes the Tillery Tradition Golf Course, the Piney Point Golf Course, and the world-famous links at the Pinehurst Resort.

If relaxing by the ocean is more your thing, there are great North Carolina beach vacation rentals all long the coast of North Carolina, with the most popular being in the Outer Banks region.  From your vacation home you can hang out in a private pool, or venture into the ocean to fish, windsurf, or jetski.  The Cape Hatteras National Seashore is the ever-changing shore that spans most of the islands in the Outer Banks.  There is also the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in Buxton and the Hatteras Island Fishing Pier in Rodanthe.  Also, along the southern coast of Carolina lie some of the best golf courses in the country.

Wherever you stay in North Carolina, there will always be plenty to do from kite-boarding to hiking to world-class golf.  Whether its a cottage vacation rental special in the mountains, or a large beach vacation rental home with a pool, a last minute special is the best bargain for this beautiful state.