About Vacation Rentals in Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina, is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville is an ideal place to start the exploration of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Guests of North Carolina Vacation Homes can enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, mountain biking, etc. here. Asheville has always been a favorite for mountain craftsmen and artists trying to capture the scenic beauty and rich Appalachian traditions.

The Appalachian Trail provides the biggest trek in this North Carolina Mountains Area, and runs through part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Pisgah National Forest. The Blue Ridge Parkway is close at hand. Mount Mitchell, which is the highest peak east of the Mississippi River, Mount Pisgah, and Craggy Gardens are some of the most popular vacation destinations along the trail. Water sport enthusiasts have much to look forward to at Asheville. Anglers would love to head to Lake Julian for bass, bream, catfish, and even imported tilapia. Other popular activities at this Asheville lake are sailing and canoing.

Anglers can also head to Lake Lure, about 25 miles southeast of Asheville. The specialty of the lake is its sandy beach. Located in the heart of Pisgah National Forest is the Lake Powhatan. It has a beach and plenty of fishing holes as well. The French Broad River provides for some thrilling water rafting. Golf also is part of the itinerary at Asheville. The Grove Park Inn Resort has a course designed by Donald Ross, the famous golf architect. The Biltmore Estate at Asheville built by George Washington Vanderbilt is the most famous attraction here. It's a  250-room French Renaissance style home, and the largest single family house ever built in the United States.