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This North Carolina Waterfall House Is A Gorgeous Must For Your Next Getaway

Author Melany Myers
Photo by David McNew/Getty Images

For most of my life, my getaway is usually to the beach. Any beach! After seeing this house, I may turn into a mountain vacation person. I love a good trip to the mountains when the weather cools down, and it’s always an amazement to see the mountains in the fall when the leaves are starting to change. Going to the mountains for a snow filled weekend is also a blast!  I don’t ski or snowboard, but I’m a fan of seeing the snow. It’s beautiful!

According to Only In Your State, there’s a house here in North Carolina that will give you beauty no matter what time of year you go. The ‘Waterfall House’ in Cullowhee is truly a magical place. The house is sitting about a 3,800-foot elevation and it has a 250-foot waterfall right beside it. You can vacation with your own waterfall and stream!

The house is private, sitting at the end of a gravel drive in the valley of the Tuckasegee River. The massive windows of the home bring you amazing sunshine and a mesmerizing show by the stars at night. Renting this house would be amazing! The home has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and can sleep up to six people. There are two king beds and two twin-sized beds.

Picture This For A Vacation

This unique home is available to rent on Vrbo, and I am sure the pictures don’t do it justice. Imagine waking up in the morning and walking out onto the balcony with your coffee, and hearing the running stream and looking at your own waterfall. It’s like a fairy tale!

If you’re like me and you enjoy cooking, the kitchen is fully stocked. If hiking is your thing, the Nantahala National Forest is only one minute away! There are no neighbors around, so the home is somewhat secluded. The town of Cashiers is about a 15 minute drive from the house, so if you enjoy quaint shopping, you’re in luck!

If you’re looking for a place to relax and unplug, this is the place! There are tons of amenities so you’ll be able to chill out in total comfort. Cashiers has a great farmer’s market where you can shop for fresh local produce, and they have a yummy BBQ restaurant. You can order plates to eat there, or order food to take back to the ‘Waterfall House’. And the best part about the market is the staff! The owners have six dogs, all with their own job titles, which you can see here. Adorable!

Find out all the details about the house and get info on renting it here. This place is on my list of ‘musts’ for year!

North Carolina Has 2 of the Most Beautiful Areas for Fall Colors in America

The fall season is a glorious time in America. From coast to coast, many different areas off beautiful fall colors in radiant reds, oranges and yellows. So, what are the most beautiful spots for fall colors in America?

Peak fall foliage season is different based on where you are located. Some areas of the U.S. see fall colors as early as September, while others peak later on, such as in October or even November. Generally speaking, areas with longer winters will have earlies fall colors, and areas with longer summers will have later fall colors. Most of America hits peak fall foliage season in the month of October. Of course, areas bordering Canada will be the first to see those colors.

If you’re wondering the science behind the fall colors, the color that the leaves become depends on a few factors. Those include the chlorophyll and weather conditions during the summer or fall. Chlorophyll is a pigment that aids in giving leaves their color. In general, big changes from the norm in precipitation, whether it’s getting way too much rain or not enough, can really impact the fall foliage season.

Also, I remember last year, the radiant colors in my area fell off the trees early. The reason was that we had a wind storm come through, so the leaves fell prematurely. I was pretty upset about it, because not only do I like to see beautiful fall colors, I also like to paint fall colors. So, my muse was gone.

That said, if you are in the mood to view fall colors this year, here are some great places to do it. Read on for 10 Beautiful spots in America for fall colors. What are your favorite areas to see fall foliage? Reach out to me on social media here and let me know.

North Carolina Has 2 of the Most Beautiful Spots for Fall Colors in America

  • Vogel State Park in Georgia

    If you’re looking for a late spot to view vibrant fall colors, then we have just the area for you. Vogel State Park, located around the Chattahoochee National Forest in Blairsville, Georgia, is a great area to see fall foliage going into the first half of November. It’s a great late-season trip.

    Vogel State Park

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  • Cape May - New Jersey

    Cape May in New Jersey is a delightful area to see autumn colors later in the season. From mid-October and through November, the colors here are bright. Don’t miss the views of the historic lighthouses in the area, too, plus all the area parks.

    CapeMay.com - Free Cape May Travel Guide

    Cape May distinguishes herself in many ways. We have the pristine beaches, promenade, and all the amenities that make any seashore town worth visiting, but we also have a rich history and an architectural diversity equal to none. Plan your visit

  • Lamoille Canyon - Nevada

    Lamoille Canyon in Nevada offers some stunning looks in the autumn months. The area is located in the Ruby Mountains and offers a wide array of fall colors with plenty of different kinds of trees. You can drive on the 12-mile Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway for a prime view.

    https://travelnevada.com/outdoor-recreation/lamoille-canyon-ruby-mountains/

  • Traverse City - Michigan

    The north parts of Michigan are glorious in the fall months. Traverse City is located on Lake Michigan, and in the fall, the trees turn bright orange and yellow. This area gets really cold in the winter, so the summer and fall months are the best time to travel there. Spring is nice, too.

    Traverse City

    Traverse City combines breathtaking attractions with a rich blend of adventure and relaxation. Sled down the Sleeping Bear Dunes, voted the "Most Beautiful Place in America" by Good Morning America viewers. The cobalt blue waters of Lake Michigan make a stunning backdrop to the fresh white snow.

  • Torreya State Park - Florida

    I know what you’re thinking. Fall colors in Florida? The Sunshine State isn’t known for their fall colors, but Torreya State Park offers some great, late-season views. The area has quite a few varieties of trees that show their colors in early November. It’s worth the road trip, if you live south of there.

    Torreya State Park

    High bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River make Torreya one of Florida's most scenic places. The park is named for an extremely rare species of Torreya tree that grows only on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River.

  • Tahquamenon Falls State Park - Michigan

    Waterfalls and fall colors? That sounds great to me. The Tahquamenon Falls State Park has one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. This state park is huge, too, offering 50,000 acres of forest. It’s beautiful in the fall.

    Tahquamenon Falls State Park

    Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses nearly 50,000 acres and stretches 13-plus miles in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The park is home to multiple campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities, a boat launch, more than 35 miles of trails and multiple overlooks to the Upper and Lower Falls.

  • Blue Ridge Parkway - Virginia and North Carolina

    The Blue Ridge Parkway is stunning any time of the year, but especially in the fall. The trees on this 469-mile Appalachian attraction turn beautiful shades in the fall, so it’s a splendor for the senses. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs 469 miles through Virginia and North Carolina and is divided into four districts: the Ridge region, the Plateau region, the Highlands region, and the Pisgah region.

  • Washington Crossing - Pennsylvania

    The Washington Crossing Historic Park is a special, historical area, because it’s the spot where George Washington crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania to New Jersey in 1776. Aside from its history, this Pennsylvania landmark is beautiful in the fall. It offers plenty of bright trees, as well as a colonial reenactment event.

    Home - Washington Crossing Historic Park

    Contribute Now: Help us save our national heritage The mission of the non- profit Friends of Washington Crossing Park is to support the programs of Washington Crossing Historic Park. Your tax-deductible gift will assist the Friends to support and promote the park as an historic site and aid in the preservation, collection and maintenance of materials, buildings, equipment, machinery and artifacts relating to the colonial period.

  • The Great Smoky Mountains - Tennessee and North Carolina

    The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee has some of the greatest fall foliage in America. It also has one of the longest fall foliage seasons, so you get plenty of time to take it in. The colors can arrive as early as the middle of September and go all the way through the middle of November. Take it in.

    Great Smoky Mountains National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

    Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. World renowned for its diversity of plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America's most visited national park.

  • Lenox - Massachusetts

    Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary offers a great spot for a hike in the middle part of October, because the colors are so vivid. Expect a delightful view of the vibrant colors. It’s a nice area if you don’t want to travel to New Hampshire or Burlington, Vermont, and it’s a bit more off the radar.

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Melany Myers is a Gastonia native and has spent most of her life here in North Carolina. Mel has worked in radio for over 20 years, many of which she spent co-hosting morning shows in Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC. Mel loves 80’s music, going to concerts, cooking, and eating! She is always writing about random news stories that really make you wonder, “what in the world?!” She also writes about rock music and human-interest content.

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