Best mountain rental destinations

Best mountain rental destinations

Plan your mountain escape to beautiful places all around the U.S. and Canada, whether you’re looking for a little mountain resort luxury, a laid-back lake vacation or a backcountry adventure.

Arizona

Flagstaff AZ, Property # 1323118Flagstaff, AZ | Property # 1323118

A bike ride through the desert, a leisurely stint at a spa, or a running jump into the lake are all better in Arizona’s White Mountains. Frame your vacation with peaks that are worth climbing, or at least photographing in favorite Arizona destinations like these.

California

Lake Tahoe, CA | Property # 364361Lake Tahoe, CA | Property # 364361

California isn’t just big beaches and big cities. It’s got big mountains, too. Whether you’re mixing your mountain getaway up with a trip to the coast, or sticking to skiing, you’ll discover no shortage of elevation. We’ve rounded up California’s best mountain rentals for you right here.

Canada

Whistler, BC | Property # 358376Whistler, BC | Property # 358376

Canada’s vast landscape is a nature lover’s dream-come-true. The best mountain rentals in Canada are located in the following cities.

Georgia

Blue Ridge, GA | Property # 3572441haBlue Ridge, GA | Property # 3572441ha

Northern Georgia mountain towns are set among the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll find a million ways to relax near mountain lakes and among the forests of these favorite towns:

Colorado

Pagosa Springs, CO | Property # 123488Pagosa Springs, CO | Property # 123488

The Centennial State welcomes outdoorsy types throughout the year. In the summertime, enjoy horseback rides and hikes. In the winter, ski or snowboard some of the best snow in the country. Colorado’s mountain towns have a lot of personality, from world famous and high culture to local and laid back.

Missouri

Ozark Mountains, MO | Property # 4336602haOzark Mountains, MO | Property # 4336602ha

Branson has the unusual quality of attracting urbanites and nature loves alike. Shopping, shows, and museums will keep you with plenty of things to do – that is, when you’re not biking, fishing, or hiking in the Ozark Mountains.  

Montana

Big Sky, MT | Property # 1458449Big Sky, MT | Property # 1458449

Part of Montana’s stunning landscape is protected within Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, and Big Sky Country can definitely contain whatever outdoor adventure you have in mind. These are some favorite places for a Montana adventure.

New York

Lake Placid, NY | Property # 4763262haLake Placid, NY | Property # 4763262ha

The seasons change spectacularly in the Adirondacks and the Catskills. For country excursions to explore antique shops or scenic drives to see spring or fall change the landscape, check out our picks for the New York’s best mountain rentals below.

North Carolina

North Carolina Mountains | Property # 230650North Carolina Mountains | Property # 230650

The Blue Ridge Mountains are sprawling indeed, but it’s North Carolina that really lays claim to them. Home to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and a gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina seems made for mountain rentals.

Oregon

Sunriver, OR | Property # 645996Sunriver, OR | Property # 645996

Oregon’s Cascade range includes Crater Lake, Mount Saint Helen, and the highest point Mount Hood. Snow-capped peaks surrounded by the greenest forests make for some noteworthy exploring and mountainside recreation. Here are a few of the best places to experience Oregon.

Pennsylvania

Pocono Mountains, PA | Property # 3783223haPocono Mountains, PA | Property # 3783223ha

Planning a trip to the Poconos is easy with the help of Vacation Rentals.com. We have great mountain rentals all over the area, and especially in Lake Harmony.

Tennessee

Gatlinburg, TN | Property # 803703Gatlinburg, TN | Property # 803703

Enjoy the Great Smoky Mountains in peace and quiet with Tennessee’s best mountain rentals.

Utah

Bryce Canyon National Park, UT | Property # 329151haBryce Canyon National Park, UT | Property # 329151ha

Mountain rentals in Utah not only make a great base for a ski vacation, but are popular picks among bikers and hikers, as the area’s ripe with amazing trails.

Vermont

Bethel, VT | Property # 3319943haBethel, VT | Property # 3319943ha

One of the Northeast’s premier ski destinations is Vermont, and that’s thanks in part to the wonderful selection of Vermont mountain rentals.

Washington

Mount Rainier, WA | Property # 430875Mount Rainier, WA | Property # 430875

From the Olympic National Park to the Cascade Mountains, Washington is full of great views. Washington’s best mountain rentals can be found in Mount Baker, Mount Rainer, and Olympia.

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