Blue Ridge Parkway

For 469.1 miles in southern Appalachia lies the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of America's beloved gems. The headquarters of the BRP are in Asheville, NC, and there is so much scenic beauty in this area of western North Carolina that the BRP explores only a bit (see a map of the Parkway). A visit to the Asheville area will afford you the splendor of what the BRP has to offer, and sooo much more! Begin or end your BRP journey here in Asheville by booking a reservation with Carolina Mornings! We have over 90 vacation rentals and cabins to choose from, and an experience in Asheville is one never to be forgotten.

Check out our Spring Specials at Carolina Mornings!

Here at Carolina Mornings we are always trying to keep up with the times- we want to share upcoming events with you so you are in the know for your trip, we want to share specials with you that match the seasons and help make that trip to Asheville within reach, we want to help with your itinerary so that you can just have fun!! This is a great time to check out the property specials for spring; they include major discounts for booking your stay, free night stays, & free Biltmore Estate tickets! Or, check out our packages and discounts, another great way to enjoy your vacation while saving a few dollars. And then of course is our Mountain Discovery Pass- you get FREE TICKETS to area attractions for each night of your stay. These are just a few of the perks for booking your visit to Asheville, NC with us here at Carolina Mornings!!

Oh the weather outside...

is DELIGHTFUL! April is known for showers, of course specifically to bring May flowers, and these past few days were a call for May to begin. All of the rain did bring out the buds, and this weekend will bring out the blossoms: we have a weekend forecast in the 70s and 80s. Mmmm... that will be followed by rain next week (April showers...), bringing more... May flowers!! Nothing is better than to relax in the Smoky Mountains during spring rain, vibrant, fog rolling through.

Come join us! Carolina Mornings has some great specials on WNC vacation rental cabins that help you say hello to Spring!

Carolina Mornings' Mountain Discovery Pass= FREE FUN!

Each time you reserve with Carolina Mornings you get FREE TICKETS to area attractions. Yep, you read correctly: we give you free tickets for your vacation getaway!!

The Carolina Mornings' Mountain Discovery Pass offers our guests one free ticket per night of stay (excluding date of departure) to the following great attractions:

Reems Creek Golf Club: Unwind with a relaxing round of golf at Reems Creek Golf Club, who’s fairways and greens were sculpted by Hawtree & Sons, a British firm that truly knows what Scottish golf is all about. Nestled in a lovely valley with the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains all around, Reems Creek Golf Club is a place that will linger in your mind. One tee time may be made each day—no more than 48 hours in advance. Proper golf attire is required. No personal coolers or beverages are allowed.Reservations are required. Available April thru October.

Ghost Hunters of Asheville: Ready for one of the best ghost tours you’ve ever taken? Choose from three haunted tours: The Downtown Interactive Tour, Haunted Montford Stroll, and the Ghost in the Graveyard Adventures. Asheville's only tour offering free access to ghost-hunting equipment on all tours and guarantee paranormal photographs. Our guides are experienced, engaging, and on the hunt for the supernatural. Come join us on our next tour! Guests receive one complimentary adult ticket per day.Reservations are required. Available Year Round.

French Broad Rafting: French Broad Rafting Expeditions is the closest whitewater rafting outfitter to Asheville, North Carolina (NC) USA. For a thrilling whitewater rafting experience on Western North Carolina’s most scenic and free flowing river, the French Broad River is one of the oldest and most playful whitewater rivers in Western North Carolina. Guests receive one complimentary adult fare for a 5 mile trip per day. Reservations are required. Available May 28th through October 31st.

Wolf Ridge Ski Resort (FREE lift ticket): When you ski or snowboard at Wolf Ridge Ski Resort you'll enjoy unmatched views, crisp mountain air, well-groomed slopes and new places to explore at Western North Carolina's top-rated ski slope. The top rated Snow Sports School provides lessons for beginners to intermediate in skiing, telemark skiing, and snowboarding. Wolf Ridge's instructors are trained to give you the highest quality instruction with your safety as a priority. There is something for everyone from beginner to expert at this family-oriented resort now with an expanded 82 acres of ski terrain. Available December through February.

Appalachian Trail Founder's Bridge Festival April 8-10, 2011

If you are in the area this weekend, come and celebrate the Appalachian Trail at the Founder's Bridge Festival, held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center just west of Asheville, NC. The festival celebrates the 2,179 mile trail that runs from Maine to Georgia, a large stretch running through North Carolina near Asheville. Celebrate with like-minded lovers of wilderness, hear presentations and live music, partake in the great sales they are offering at the center, even put your love for the AT to work by helping with trail maintenance Saturday morning! The AT is a beloved part of America's past, present and future, and here is a gathering in which to support the caretaking of it.

Why not make this the trip to Asheville you have been thinking of, and stay a bit longer after the celebrations?? Carolina Mornings offers many a vacation rental that are available for less than a week's stay- most only have a two night minimum! Check it out, and enjoy the path that leads you here.

We say, "Use us! Please!!" (Carolina Mornings offers Concierge Services)

Okay, so you're busy booking your special vacation to Asheville, NC, and your list is overwhelming. Maybe you are coming here to celebrate a special day, or for a romantic getaway, or to get the kid's off of the computer... you will be so happy to get here, and so relaxed, but the process of planning is too much to bear...

Use us!! Carolina Mornings offers Concierge services for everything from event planning to grocery shopping to on-site spa services. We can make reservations for you, set up an in-house chef service, take care of your furry friend while you are away for a day... whatever you need help with, just ask!! We are happy to help. And, don't forget- we are here to help with the reservation process, every step of the way. Know what you want but no time to do the search? Give us a call and we will eliminate what doesn't work for you and provide you with a short list to choose from. Don't worry, we have your budget in mind as well- we have a great offering of property specials (not to mention our Mountain Discovery Pass, offering FREE TICKETS to area attractions for every night of stay!) for every time of the year.

Cabin Spotlight: Enjoy the outdoors in quaint luxury at Creekside Chalet!

Sleeping eight, Creekside Chalet is a perfect mountain getaway for you and the family. Indoors you will feel right at home with comfortable furnishings, including a beautiful rock fireplace and natural wood panels. Enjoy the amenities of satellite t.v., high speed internet, and a game room, complete with foosball and game table! If your family is more of the outdoorsy type, Creekside Chalet is part of a community with a great community park, and is only 30 minutes south of Lake Lure/Chimney Rock Park area. The cabin will fill most any need, and with a 1 hour drive you can submerse yourself into the artsy town of Asheville! Plus, Creekside Chalet is one of our property specials this month- book four+ nights and get the next night ONLY $11!! Call Carolina Mornings today to reserve your family getaway.

Sprrrrrrring is almost here in Asheville, NC!!

Stay with Carolina Mornings for the first signs of spring and enjoy TWO GREAT OFFERS!

Flower Power Package

Stay at any of our vacation getaways and take advantage of this great offer!! Just in time for Biltmore Estate's Festival of Flowers!!!

• 2 Biltmore Tickets (@ $35/ticket & good for 2 consecutive days)
• $50 Gift Certificate to 1896 Bistro located in the
  heart of downtown Asheville in Pack Square.
• All for only $120!
• You must mention "FLOWER POWER" when booking your reservation.
• Call 828.398.0712 to receive this unbelievable value

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Earth Day Celebration

Mention code: EARTH11 at time of securing your April reservation and Carolina Mornings will take $35 off your stay at any of our Eco-Friendly Properties throughout the month of April.

Cabin Spotlight: Look down from the sky at Eagle's Crest

Eagle's Crest has it all: it sits so high on a mountain that you need 4x4 year round to reach the property, yet it is only 15 minutes from Asheville!! This beautiful newly built log home offers breathtaking views from it's wall of windows, yet leaves nothing to be desired indoors either. The tasteful yet cozy decor is easy to relax in, or you can spend your time surrounded by nature from one of the spacious decks. Sleeping eight, you can bring the whole family (including Fido, as this is one of our pet-friendly rentals) and have plenty of room to breathe. Join Carolina Mornings here in Asheville, NC for a time in the Appalachian Mountains that you won't forget!

Last minute winter SNOW SPECIAL in Asheville, NC

So we have all heard about the copious amounts of snow falling in this region, and if you have never experience snow in the mountains... now is the time! Even if you have had this delightful experience, Asheville is a wonderful place to relax in the mountains while snow glistens around you. Carolina Mornings is making this idea more irresistible: for the rest of the month of January, STAY TWO NIGHTS AND GET THE THIRD NIGHT FREE!!! This offer is valid on most properties for all new reservations, so give us a call right now! Can't make it in January?? Check out our other specials running through the winter. Our mountain cabins are warmed and ready, fireplace roaring and hot tub bubbling!!

Okay, so I must revisit the last blog: it is still snowing here in Asheville, NC!! And although my street was cleared by the plow 4 times on Christmas Day, we are now officially "snowed in." I must say, there is nowhere I'd rather be snowed in than surrounded by the beauty of the mountains! To see the peaks and curves in the far-off distance, quiet and glowing in a soft, white bright... nothing less than breathtaking!
It may not be the best time to head here (I really am unsure what road conditions are throughout the region), however if you are here, sit back, relax, enjoy the spectacular scenery. If you are coming this way, be careful, and know that once you get here it is worth it!! Carolina Mornings has cabins available throughout the rest of the winter season, so give us a call to check it out!

We are in a gifting mood here in Asheville, NC!

Check out Carolina Mornings for that gift you haven't been able to find! Give someone the gift of experience- give them a gift certificate to an unforgettable getaway in Asheville, NC!

Don't forget that every reservation recieves a FREE MOUNTAIN DISCOVERY PASS. This pass gives FREE ADMISSION to local area attractions for guests visiting our beautiful town.

Also, take advantage of our last minute holiday specials through 1/3/2011:

-Stay three nights and get the 4th for 50% off!!

-Stay three nights and get 1 FREE Biltmore ticket

These specials cannot be combined with other specials, and cannot be used for pre-existing reservations. Call us at 800.770.9055 with the code HOL 12/10

Happy Holidays to you- gifts from Carolina Mornings!

Come enjoy the Appalachian Mountains in the snow! Bring the family and stay near Asheville, NC with Carolina Mornings for the holiday season, and take advantage of our gift- giving mood! We are offering Biltmore Estate packages that are unrivaled:

Traditional Biltmore Package: 2 days admission at Biltmore! You can tour the beauty of the Estate, including the new Antler Village, for two consecutive days. In addition, you get to experience Biltmore House in it's best holiday splendor: classically decorated in the glow of candlelight. Enjoy the special discounted rate of $69/ person (savings of $10 each)

Grand Biltmore Package: with the Grand package, add a $50 gift certificate to the Biltmore's Deerpark Restaurant. Enjoy the Grand Package for $104/ person (savings of $25 each)

Check out Carolina Mornings on the web! Give us a call to take advantage of these gifts 800.770.9055 with code BILT10.

Property Spotlight: Escape to This Eco- Friendly Chalet Near Asheville, NC the Blue Moon Lodge:

If you were ever wanting to visit Asheville and get a total feel of place, Blue Moon Lodge is the place to stay! Asheville is known for its eclectic, arts and crafts, eco- friendly approach to life, and Blue Moon Lodge is a shining example of what this approach is wrapped up into a house. Grab a group of friends and family- the Lodge sleeps 16, with 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms- a perfect place for a celebration. The amenities are endless, and the decor is naturalistic yet artsy, beautiful and comfortable. From the organic mattresses to the wood salvaged or felled on site to the use of solar, the Lodge also is a shining example of how to create an incredible place to live while keeping the rest of the living world in mind. The seclusion of 14 acres, and the view from all of the balconies, reminds you constantly that you are visiting the beauty of western NC- come and visit soon!

Cabin Spotlight: Get Away From it All at Blue Ridge Getaway near Asheville, NC

Blue Ridge Getaway is one of those places that just have it all: bring the whole family, including Fido (yes, this is a pet- friendly rental!), and be comfy in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath cabin that sleeps 8; relax in the hot tub on a deck surrounded by trees; cozy up to the fireplace on a chilly night; watch your favorite show on cable t.v., or pop in a DVD; keep up with your business with high speed internet access... all this, and located only 25 minutes from Asheville to boot!! Blue Ridge Getaway is truly a getaway with all of the comforts of home!

Cabin Spotlight: Relax in a new cabin at Pike's Peak 11 near Asheville, NC

Located just 15 minutes from the happening town of Asheville, Pike's Peak 11 is one of the four cabins currently offered by Deerborne Cottages in Weaverville, NC. Sleeping 4, number 11 has 2 bedrooms with all the amenities that you could need: cable television in both the main room and queen bedroom, a gas fireplace, wireless internet, and a hot tub out back to soak your stress away! This is a perfect place for a small family visiting to explore Asheville, for a romantic getaway, or a business retreat. You will find yourself able to relax in solitude at Pike's Peak 11.

Cabin Spotlight: Enjoy the mountains in Old Mountain Cabin

Old Mountain Cabin is a Hendersonville, NC mountain gem! Cuddle with your honey in front of the fireplace or watch a satellite movie. Send the kids to the game room where they can play pool or enjoy a game of foosball or air hockey. Relax on the deck and enjoy the trees, or settle into the hot tub for a night under the stars. If you feel as if you want to see the area, head into Hendersonville (15 minutes away) or Asheville (35 minutes away) for a day on the town, or enjoy a myriad of possibilities for day hikes in the area. Whatever you prefer, you have great choices and options at Old Mountain Cabin!

Cabin Spotlight: Enjoy a real Asheville, NC mountain retreat at McGuffey's Ridge!

Ahhh, to relax in the mountains... McGuffey's Ridge has just what you need to feel at home and on vacation at the same time! Enjoy the views offered by this mountain top retreat from 3 decks; roast marshmallows outside on the firepit; or, just snuggle up together and share some chat with the family! Sleeping six, McGuffey's Ridge has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, satellite for the 42 inch flat screen television, and plenty of options close by for sight seeing! Located between the great eclectic town of Asheville and the scenic area of Chimney Rock, McGuffey's Ridge is the perfect spot for those wanting to "see" what western NC has to offer. This is a wonderful retreat for a group- a gathering of family, or old friends. Or, you can always just snuggle up with your sweetie for a romantic getaway...
Whatever you decide for a relaxing vacation in the mountains, McGuffey's Ridge can offer.

Cabin Spotlight: Enjoy the view at Alpine Valley View near Asheville, NC

Located in the southern Appalachian uplands, Alpine Valley View is a beautiful cabin with picturesque views. The five acres of rolling hills offers peace and serenity for your getaway, and the two bedroom cabin offers a wonderful space to share with the family. You will be surrounded with the warmth of wood in every room, and if you are still chilly you can cozy up to the fireplace while watching a movie on the flat screen television. Jump into the car and head into Asheville for a day in town- only 25 minutes away. Or, strap on your boots and go in the opposite direction for some hiking and relaxing in Hot Springs. Whatever you prefer, Alpine Valley View will be a wonderful home away from home, giving you a comfortable and beautiful mountain retreat.

Cabin Spotlight: It's About Perfect near Asheville, NC

How can you get any better than 11 acres in the mountains where scenic views abound?? The name of the cabin is About Perfect, and it pretty much says it all. Put on your sandals and explore the surrounding woods, or grab a pole and some bait and enjoy a day of fishing in the stocked pond. If you want to get out and experience some of Appalachia, the Blue Ridge Parkway or the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a short distance away. Or explore the cool town of Asheville only 20 minutes to the east, where you will enjoy great food, beer, music, art and more!
Hiking trails, a small pond, a cozy cabin for the whole family (sleeping eight), and close enough to anything your heart desires in the Asheville area makes it...well... About Perfect!