Best Cabins in North Carolina: 10 Cozy Rentals For Every Budget
Need to get away for some rest and relaxation? Or, perhaps you’re getting a little cabin fever from spending so much time at home? There’s no better way to escape than to a cabin rental in North Carolina where you’ll have the entire house for your stay. From remote cabins in the woods to romantic cabins for two, luxurious cabins with hot tubs and game rooms to scenic retreats surrounded by nature, here are the best cabins in North Carolina for every budget.
Affordable Cabins in North Carolina
Looking for an affordable getaway in the Tar Heel State? From rustic cabins to backcountry log cabins, you have have lots of options! Below are some affordable cabins in North Carolina that offer R&R… without costing an arm and a leg!
- Address: Buncombe County, NC
- Size: This 800-square foot cabin has one bedroom and one bathroom and sleeps up to four.
- Price: $138/night.
- Amenities: This cabin has an open floor plan, king bed, full kitchen, screened-in porch, and private (babbling!) brook!
- Ratings: 4.9/5.
With a secluded location that features both a babbling brook and small waterfall, Creek-side Cottage is an impossibly charming cabin that's truly surrounded by nature. Outdoor features like a screened-in porch and hammock make for leisurely evenings spent basking in the quiet scenery of the wilds of North Carolina, while a robust list of indoor amenities make this affordable cabin a true gem!
- Address: Zirconia, NC
- Size: This historic log cabin has one bedroom with two beds and one bathroom.
- Price: $115/night.
- Amenities: This cabin has a beautiful deck and outdoor living area that's surrounded by 40 secluded acres. While there is no central heat or AC, this cabin has WiFi, a kitchenette, and is pet friendly.
- Ratings: 4.9/5.
Stay overnight in an authentic 1800s hand-hewn log cabin in Zirconia, North Carolina. This charming abode has one bedroom and one bath and includes additional sleeping space for two more people on the convertible futon sofa. Enjoy the gardens, the forest, and a number of springs on the property. It's located in Zirconia, an easy 15 minutes south of Hendersonville.
Luxury Cabins in North Carolina
On the other end of the spectrum, sometimes, you just want to treat yourself. You’ve earned it! When you want to treat yourself to a luxurious getaway surrounded by nature, these luxury cabins in North Carolina fit the bill.
- Address: Yancey County, NC
- Size: This 2,877 sq. ft. home has four bedrooms and three full bathrooms and can accommodate up to eight guests.
- Price: $478/night.
- Amenities: Private location with jaw-dropping views, hot tub, sauna, jetted tub, loaded game room, high-end kitchen, and more.
- Ratings: 5/5.
It doesn't get more luxurious than this well-appointed cabin in Yancey County, North Carolina. Surrounded by stunning views and boasting top-tier amenities such as a jetted tub, hot tub, sauna, and a loaded game room, Sleepy Bear embodies the grandeur of a mountain lodge with a massive stone hearth that anchors the soaring ceilings and open living floor plan.
- Address: Wolf Laurel, NC
- Size: This spacious cabin has four bedrooms and four bathroom and sleeps up to 11.
- Price: $527/night.
- Amenities: This cabin has two spacious decks, a hot tub, two fireplaces, a fully stocked game room, new kitchen appliances, and even a private chef that's available upon request.
- Ratings: 5/5.
Stay overnight in an The Skybox Cabin is a glorious cabin that lets the Great Outdoors inside. Vaulted ceilings, an amazing deck, outdoor hot tub, and ample natural light and windows will make you feel as though you're on top of the world when you stay at this luxury cabin!
Romantic Cabins in North Carolina
There’s something undeniably romantic about a cabin in the woods, and call us biased, but we happen to think North Carolina has the most beautiful scenery in the country! Whether you’re looking for a cozy cabin surrounded by fall foliage or a weekend getaway for two, these romantic cabins in North Carolina are winners in the romance department!
- Address: Bryson City, NC
- Size: Designed for couples, this cabin has one bedroom and one full bathroom.
- Price: $165/night.
- Amenities: High-end appliances, recently renovated, outdoor hot tub and fire pit, and more.
- Ratings: 4.84/5.
This mountain-chic loft-style cabin sits nestled among the trees in a perfectly serene setting. It was recently renovated to accentuate the loft-like design's modern elegance and create abundant private outdoor space. This cabin is a perfect place for a couples getaway, writing retreat, solo escape, or as a basecamp for outdoor adventures in the surrounding area. Sit outside on the partial wrap around deck, by the fire pit, or soak in the hot tub under the stars and feel lost in the forest, yet you are surprisingly convenient to all the area attractions!
- Address: Hot Springs, NC
- Size: This 1,700-square foot cabin has one bedroom and two bathrooms and can accommodate up to four.
- Price: $200/night.
- Amenities: This cabin has jaw-dropping views, a hot tub, spacious Great Room, wood-burning fireplace, smart technology, high-end appliances, and more.
- Ratings: 4.9/5.
Romantic and enchanting, River Magic Cabin is the perfect retreat for couples looking to get away from it all. With high-end appliances and cozy features such as spa robes, a hot tub, lux linens, and more, this cabin is so comfortable, you might never want to leave!
Secluded Cabins in North Carolina
Looking to get away from it all? The following secluded cabins in North Carolina are surrounded by the wondrous wilds of our state, yet packed with amazing amenities and features for a comfy, cozy getaway.
- Address: Vilas, NC
- Size: This 1,600-square foot cabin has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and sleeps six.
- Price: $146/night.
- Amenities: This cabin has a beautiful deck, brand-new king and queen beds, luxury linens, a Jacuzzi tub, children's loft, smart technology, high-end appliances, and more.
- Ratings: 4.8/5.
Your quintessential cabin in the woods, this cozy VRBO is a true escape in the wilds of North Carolina. This family-friendly cabin offers a wonderfully remote getaway with all the creature comforts you need, from smart technology to new appliances and lots of room to spread out.
- Address: Warrensville, NC
- Size: This cabin has two bedrooms and one bathroom and sleeps up to four.
- Price: $135/night.
- Amenities: Smart technology, "Fantasy Spa" with a private hot tub, full kitchen and appliances, pet friendly, secluded.
- Ratings: 4.91/5.
Relax and rejuvenate in a charming and rustic log cabin near West Jefferson. A cozy spot to get away from it all, Bearadise offers two bedrooms and everything you'll need for a getaway weekend.
Cabins in North Carolina with Hot Tub
There’s nothing a soak in a hot tub can’t cure, and these cabin rentals prove it! Soak up the splendid scenery of our state when you book a getaway at one of these cabins in North Carolina with a hot tub.
- Address: Swain County, NC
- Size: This 2,020-square foot cabin has two bedrooms and three bathrooms and sleeps four.
- Price: $235/night.
- Amenities: This cabin has a beautiful deck, epic views, a gas fireplace, modern kitchen, hot tub, game room, and more.
- Ratings: 4.9/5.
Soaring Eagle offers some of the best views of the state, with immaculate accommodations and bespoke amenities that make for the ultimate cabin getaway in North Carolina.
- Address: Black Mountain, NC
- Size: This impossibly charming cabin has three bedrooms and three bathrooms and sleeps up to eight.
- Price: $452/night.
- Amenities: This cabin has a beautiful deck, amazing views, king bed, modern kitchen, high-end appliances, smart technology, and more.
- Ratings: 4.9/5.
Relax in the lap of rustic luxury while enjoying long-range views of the Blue Ridge Mountains in this three bedroom log cabin that sleeps up to eight guests. It's located on 14 private acres near Asheville and also comes equipped with a hot tub. Sound perfect? We think so!
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Best Cabins in North Carolina
1. Historic Log Cabin
2. Camryn’s Hideaway
3. Bearadise Log Cabin
4. Log Cabin with Views
5. Secluded Log Cabin with Hot Tub
6. River Magic Cabin
7. Creek-side Cottage
8. Soaring Eagle Lodge
9. The Skybox Cabin
10. Sleepy Bear Cabin
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Best Cabins in North Carolina
Where can I find secluded cabins in North Carolina?
Between the marvelous mountains and forests to the coasts and countryside, the are so many wonderfully remote places in North Carolina just waiting to be found! In terms of secluded cabins in North Carolina, we recommend searching for rentals in the following places:
- The Outer Banks
- Lake Glenville
- Bryson City
- Great Smoky Mountains State Park
- Blowing Rock
- Edenton
- Seagrove
- Hillsborough
- Highlands
- Washington
- Banner Elk
How much do cabin rentals cost in North Carolina?
Most of the rentals in our state are extremely affordable and budget friendly. You can find a really high-end cabin with lots of amenities and perks around $150-$250, and sites like VRBO let you filter your search by price range, which makes it easy to find a cabin rental in North Carolina that fits in your budget!
Are there pet-friendly cabin rentals in North Carolina?
There are! North Carolina is a wonderful state to explore with your fur friends; and happily, there are a number of pet-friendly cabin rentals in NC pretty much everywhere. We recommend using the filters on VRBO and Airbnb to refine your search to pet-friendly cabins in the Tar Heel State. For example, on VRBO, we found The Skybox Cabin that is not only a luxurious escape for humans, but pets, too! You can read more about this luxurious cabin on its VRBO listing.
