Cabins Near Durham, North Carolina

Durham is the fifth largest city in North Carolina, with a population of 262,715. It is the home of Duke University and North Carolina Central University, and it also features attractions such as the Nasher Museum of Art, the Durham Performing Arts Center, the North Carolina Museum of Life and Science and the historic Stagville Plantation. Durham Central Park, located in the heart of the city, is home to the Durham Farmers' Market. Several popular movies have also been filmed in the city, including Bull Durham, The Handmaid's Tale, Billy Bathgate and Kiss the Girls. There are a number of resorts in the nearby area which offer visitors several lodging options, including cabin rentals.

Bates Cabins

Bates Cabins can be found in the heart of the mountains of western North Carolina, just a short drive from Durham. They offer offer four-, five-, and six-bedroom cabins, all of which are kid- and pet- friendly. Each cabin features a fully equipped kitchen, central heat and air, satellite television, VCR, fireplace, washer and dryer, swings and barbecue grills. Each cabin has a beautiful view of the mountains and a covered porch with rocking chairs. Nearby attractions include whitewater rafting, horseback riding, golf, snow skiing and mountain biking.

Bates Cabins
129 Mac's Mountain Retreat Lane
Hillsborough, NC Zip: 27278
(828) 342-7764
www.batescabins.com

Luxury Asheville Cabin Rentals

This 35-acre resort can be found in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains not far from Durham and other cities. They offer eight different cabins, all situated on a private lake which offers guests a variety of activities such as swimming, paddle boats and fishing. Each cabin features a fully equipped kitchen, central heat and air, fireplaces and televisions. Some offer amenities such as an outdoor hot tubs and wireless Internet, and all units are pet-friendly. Luxury Asheville Cabin Rentals is also close to attractions such as river rafting and mountain golf.

Luxury Ashveill Cabin Rentals
PO Box 18235
Asheville, NC 28814
(828) 242-8686
http://www.ashevillecabinrental.com/

High Mountain Cabin Rentals

High Mountain Cabin Rentals, located in Jefferson, provides guests with a choice of more than 100 cabins, from cozy honeymoon two-bedroom units to ten-bedroom family cabins, great for larger groups. All feature amenities such as fireplaces, air-conditioning, stereo, television, jacuzzi tubs, fully equipped kitchens, barbecue grills and covered decks. A clubhouse is also available for guest use. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, fishing, nature trails, horseback riding, golf, tennis, shopping and tennis. Stone Mountain State Park is just a short drive away, as is Grandfather Mountain. High Mountain Cabin Rentals is a short drive from cities such as Durham, Winston-Salem and Raleigh.

High Mountain Cabin Rentals
P.O. Box 1454
Jefferson, NC 28640
(866) 931-6210
http://www.highmountaincabinrentals.com

Article Written By Camille Nesler

Camille Nesler has been in the nursing field for 18 years and received her degree from the University of Arkansas Community College in Batesville, Ark. She studied journalism at Lyon College in Arkansas. Nesler was the health reporter for the "Batesville Daily Guard" from 2005 to 2008. She has received awards from both the APME and APA.

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