✨Looking for cozy cabins for Christmas or the perfect family Christmas getaway near you? Whether you’re dreaming of a weekend escape or a longer holiday getaway, we’ve rounded up some of the best getaway holiday stays and cabin rentals for Christmas in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, and even Florida!
Try a vacation cabin rental for Christmas this year, enjoy twinkling lights, and all the Christmas trees. Snag a cup of hot cocoa, stroll through Christmas lights, or visit a holiday market. There’s still time left to plan a holiday getaway, and celebrate the best time of the year! We’ve done the research and included some favorite Christmas vacation ideas to help you get into the holiday spirit with your favorite people.
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Holiday Getaway Quick Facts: 2026 Season
- Kingston Resorts (Myrtle Beach, SC): Tree Lighting & Holiday Market Saturday, November 28, 2026 (market 4–7 p.m., tree lighting 5:30 p.m.); free Christmas Village on Saturdays, November 28–December 19, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Snowfall Retreat Christmas condo available November 28–January 4, sleeps up to 8 (booking link coming soon). Details
- NC Arboretum Winter Lights (Asheville, NC): November 13, 2026–January 3, 2027; a walk-through show on a 1-mile trail with more than one million lights; tickets required. Details
- Dollywood Smoky Mountain Christmas (Pigeon Forge, TN): November 6, 2026–January 3, 2027, with more than six million lights. Details
- LEGOLAND Christmas Bricktacular (Winter Haven, FL): select dates November 21, 2026–January 3, 2027; included with park admission. Details
- Rentals: availability, rates and house rules change often, so check each listing before you book.
Stay on a Christmas Tree Farm!
It doesn’t get much more festive than vacationing on a Christmas Tree Farm! Check out these cabins on Christmas Tree Farms in North Carolina that are available for your holiday getaway!
Christmas Tree Farm Cabin, Maggie Valley
If you are looking for a peaceful kind of holiday escape, look at this cabin in the middle of a Christmas Tree farm in Waynesville, NC!!! With mountain views, Christmas Trees all around, and the gorgeous interior of the cabin we can’t think of a more beautiful spot to spend your holiday escape.
- 1 bed, 1 bath
- Sleeps 4 guests
- Handcrafted cabin in the middle of a Christmas Tree farm
- View of trees, 80-year-old red barn and mountains
- 30 minutes to Asheville
- Near Smoky Mountain National Park, Cataloochee skiing and elk watching
Christmas at Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, SC
Get in the Christmas spirit at Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach this year. For 2026, Kingston’s holiday page features the Snowfall Retreat, a fully transformed two-bedroom oceanfront Christmas condo that sleeps up to eight guests and is available November 28 through January 4 (the resort says a booking link is coming soon). You can also visit the free Christmas Village at the resort every Saturday from November 28 through December 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and kick off the season at the Tree Lighting & Holiday Market on Saturday, November 28 (market 4–7 p.m., tree lighting 5:30 p.m.).
In past seasons, Kingston decked out its whimsical Humbug Suite from top to bottom with everything Grinch-related – sheets, fluffy green blankets, playing cards, lights, pillows, and even a leaning Christmas tree. This season you can look forward to the Snowfall Retreat condo, which will be similarly decked out and fabulous.
Christmas Town USA: McAdenville, NC
Learn all about why you should have this quaint town on your holiday bucket list, with our review of Christmas Town USA.
Bellmont Cottage
Stay close to the magic of Christmas Town USA in this rental – just minutes away from McAdenville, NC, better known as Christmas Town USA!
Immerse your family in the Christmas Spirit at this rental just a few minutes away from the picture of holiday cheer McAdenville, North Carolina.
- Short drive to McAdenville
- 2 bed, 2 bath
- Sleeps 5
- Recently renovated with new mattresses, furnishings, and appliances
- Also near Charlotte and US National Whitewater Center
North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights
Log Cabin in Asheville, NC
The North Carolina Arboretum’s Winter Lights walk-through show (November 13, 2026 through January 3, 2027) would be the icing on the cake during a holiday stay at this Asheville, North Carolina rental cabin.
Conveniently located in Asheville, the arboretum is just 2.7 miles away from this log cabin with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and jacuzzi!
- 3 bed, 2 bath
- Sleeps 8 guests
- Less than 3 miles from the NC Arboretum
- Jacuzzi
- Wood-burning fireplace
Christmas Tree Cabin in Asheville, NC
We love that the owners named this cabin “Christmas Tree Cabin” and we love the views even more. This cabin is surrounded by mountain views and lots and lots of “Christmas” trees! Families will also love the game room with ping-pong and air hockey.
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
- Game room
- Amazing Views
Dollywood Holiday Magic
Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas runs November 6, 2026 through January 3, 2027, with more than six million twinkling lights, according to the park.
Take It Easy Cabin Rental Near Dollywood
If celebrating the holidays with a national treasure is more your style – this rental near Dollywood has everything you need to relax after spending the day at the park, including a hot tub!
- 1 bed, 1 bath
- Sleep 4 guests
- Hot tub
- Covered, screened deck with swing
- Located between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN.
Curious about what Dollywood offers guests in the way of holiday magic and winter activities? You can read all about what the popular park whips up for guests with Kristina’s review of Dollywood at Christmas.
A Legoland Christmas
You can spend Christmas at Legoland in Winter Haven, Florida like my family and I did recently.
For 2026, LEGOLAND Christmas Bricktacular runs on select dates from November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027, and LEGOLAND says it’s included with park admission.
At about an hour from Orlando, you should stay local to the park if your focus is on the LEGO experience.
This rental house near Legoland is convenient for fun and it also offers guests the use of a lake and Kayaks!
- 2 bed, 2 bath
- Sleeps 4 guests
- Lakefront with dock
- Kayaks available
- Near Legoland
Holiday Getaway FAQ
When is NC Arboretum Winter Lights 2026?
Winter Lights runs November 13, 2026 through January 3, 2027. It’s a walk-through show on a 1-mile trail through the Arboretum’s gardens with more than one million lights, according to the NC Arboretum.
When is Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas 2026?
Smoky Mountain Christmas runs November 6, 2026 through January 3, 2027 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN, according to Dollywood.
Is LEGOLAND Florida’s Christmas Bricktacular included with admission?
Yes. LEGOLAND says Christmas Bricktacular is included with regular park tickets and annual passes. It runs on select dates from November 21, 2026 through January 3, 2027 (see the event calendar).
Are the Christmas events at Kingston Resorts free?
Kingston says its Holiday Market & Tree Lighting (Saturday, November 28, 2026) and Christmas Village (Saturdays, November 28 to December 19, 2026) are free to attend and open to the public. Food, drinks, shopping and overnight stays cost extra (Kingston Resorts holiday page).
If you’ve been searching for “family Christmas getaways near me” we hope this article gave you some family-friendly, festive ideas.
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