Chimney Rock Cabins & Vacation Rentals

Chimney Rock Travel Guide

Chimney Rock offers an escape to the mountains, with this town in North Carolina being a popular vacation spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Chimney Rock gives visitors the best of both worlds; an outdoor adventure awaits in Chimney Rock State Park, while the western town at the summit offers shops and restaurants to enjoy leisurely. From exhilarating hikes with stunning scenery to souvenir shopping, visitors have all they need in Chimney Rock. Shopping opportunities include gift shop, outdoor clothing stores and arts and pottery. When it comes to eating, there are cafés and delis to chill out or grab a snack to go.

Things to Do in Chimney Rock

Top things include exploring the wonders of Chimney Rock State Park. Visitors can make it all the way to the top by climbing 500 steps or taking the elevator. The summit boasts gorgeous views over the surrounding forests, Lake Kure and Hickory Nut Gorge. The Four Seasons Trail takes visitors through hardwood forest and wildflowers, while the Hickory Nut Falls Trail leads to a waterfall. There's also the Rocky Broad River trail for a less strenuous walk. For some evening family activities, make your way to Chimney Rock Gemstone Mine or the Chimney Rock Adventure Golf.

Best Time to Visit Chimney Rock

The best time to visit Chimney Rock is during the summer months. In addition, for the yellow, orange and red colors on the trees and spectacular scenery, visit Chimney Rock in fall.

Cabins in Chimney Rock

The quaint village of Chimney Rock in western North Carolina gets its name from the large granite outcropping location above the town. The steps up provide easy access to some stunning mountain views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, as well as views of Chimney Rock village itself and Lake Lure NC. The Chimney Rock State Park is one of the few places on earth to have an elevator inside a mountain, and allows people of all ages to ascend to the top.

An absolute must-see is of Hickory Nut Falls, which is 404-foot casade of water on the Rocky Broad River. Well known for its role in Dirty Dancing, Lake Lure beach is a sanctuary for relaxation, while the nearby Bat Cave is ideal for budding photographers.

The town offers a huge range of vacation rentals, all with something a little different to offer. Many are pet-friendly and have fully equipped kitchens, while some even come with a hot tub. For a more unique vacation rental, there are a few log cabins in Chimney Rock NC. A vacation home in Lake Lure and Chimney Rock provide a cozy backdrop to escape city life.

Price and Availability Index in Chimney Rock

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Chimney Rock is in September, while the cheapest month is in March. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Chimney Rock is in the high season in July. Chimney Rock has its low season in February, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Chimney Rock tends to be Tuesday, while the most expensive day tends to be Friday. Vacation homes in Chimney Rock tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Tuesdays.

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Chimney Rock. The warmest months in Chimney Rock are June and May, when temperatures reach 91 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to 8 ˚F. The wettest month in Chimney Rock is October with 9.68 inches of rain, while the driest month is February with 0.7 inches of rain.

Vacation Rentals in Chimney Rock

Browse accommodations from all the best providers including VRBO, Airbnb, Homeaway and more at AllTheRooms.com. We have 123 vacation rentals, hotels and other accommodation types in Chimney Rock ranging from budget options to luxury places to stay. For those trying to keep costs down, the lowest priced place to stay in Chimney Rock comes in at $65 per night. The average price of accommodation in is $165 per night.

If you want to stay connected during your trip, then you can choose from over 69 accommodations in Chimney Rock that have WiFi. We have 4 accommodations that come with a breakfast included. Driving to Chimney Rock? Then choose one of the 72 places to stay that comes with a parking spot included. We have 7 places to stay that have a pool or jacuzzi.

AllTheRooms has 29 pet-friendly places to stay in Chimney Rock, so if you're travelling with your cat or dog you won't have any trouble.

In Chimney Rock AllTheRooms currently aggregates hotels, vacation rentals, hostels from more than 5 providers, including 32 places to stay from VRBO, 13 accommodations from Airbnb and 13 places to stay from Homeaway.

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