How to Do Blue Ridge Mountains Asheville Cabin Rental
The United States is home to several grand mountain ranges. The West Coast has the Sierra Nevadas, while the Rockies cut their way across the middle of the west. Out east? Within the larger Appalachian mountain range, which runs from Maine all the way down to northern Alabama, the Blue Ridge Mountains are a quintessential American destination famous for renowned bluegrass music, two national parks, and scenic road trip opportunities.
According to the USGS, the Blue Ridge Mountains stretch from southern Pennsylvania down through Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, and Tennessee, before ending in northern Georgia and South Carolina. However, most visitors to the Blue Ridge Mountains end up exploring Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and North Carolina, with the popular Blue Ridge Parkway connecting these two national parks by a 469-mile scenic highway.
As with any mountain destination, there is an abundance of camping opportunities and lodge-style hotels to book in the Blue Ridge Mountains. But for those who prefer the indoor luxuries of a hotel mixed with the privacy of camping in the woods, look no further than this curated list of Blue Ridge Mountain cabins you can rent on Airbnb or Vrbo throughout Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia.
All cabins have ratings of 4.75/5 or higher on Airbnb or Vrbo and at least 50 reviews. Additionally, all Airbnbs listed here are owned and operated by Superhosts.
Cabin Rentals in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountain
The Blue Ridge Mountains make up the entire western border of North Carolina. We've included cabins in the greater Asheville area, plus more remote options in Nantahala National Forest and well as in the area bordering Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Romantic Tree House
Book Now: From $321 per night, airbnb.com
Old Fort, North Carolina
Sleeps: 2
This cozy tree house is just a 20-minute drive east of Asheville, but feels worlds away from everything because it's set on 14 acres in a forest of native laurel trees. To enter, you walk across a short swinging bridge (pictured at the top of the article). Inside, you'll find modern amenities such as a LED fireplace, Wi-Fi, cable television, both heat and air-conditioning, and a kitchenette. In case you forget you're in the woods, an outdoor shower and composting toilet are both located in private areas on the deck. Down a short flight of stairs, you'll find a hot tub for relaxing.
Lakefront Log Cabin
Book Now: From $338 per night, vrbo.com
Topton, North Carolina
Sleeps: 8
This lakefront home in the very southwestern tip of North Carolina is roughly 85 miles from both Knoxville and Asheville. With two king-size bedrooms and one bunk room for up to four kids (all with en suite bathrooms), this home is ideal for two families traveling together. Spend your days swimming or boating on the lake and evenings grilling on the deck. Once the kids go to sleep, it's time to retire to the hot tub.
Eagle's Nest Cabin
Book Now: From $255 per night, vrbo.com
Bryson City, North Carolina
Sleeps: 6
The "Eagle's Nest" gets its name from its location high above Fontana Lake overlooking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The views are best enjoyed from the outdoor fire pit or the wraparound deck, but inside you'll find creature comforts including two queen-size bedrooms, each with their own bathrooms. There's a queen sleeper sofa in the living room for additional guests. The cabin is just a few miles down the road to Bryson City, which is home to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad—one of AFAR's favorite fall foliage train rides.
Pisgah Highlands Off-Grid Cabin
Book Now: From $103 per night, airbnb.com
Candler, North Carolina
Sleeps: 2
Despite being just a 20-minute drive west of Asheville, this tiny house cabin is located on a private 125-acre mountaintop property that backs up to Pisgah National Forest. The highlight of this spot is the glass garage door on the front of the cabin that provides sweeping views of the surrounding mountains.
Keep in mind, this isolated location means the cabin is completely off the grid. There's a comfy queen-size bed inside, but you'll need to rely on the propane stove or charcoal grill to cook, a solar generator for the lights and charging devices, and your own cooler for perishables since there is no refrigerator. While there is a propane heater if it gets cold, know that both the shower and "very clean" porta potty are located outdoors—a consideration if you plan on visiting after late fall.
Cabin Rentals in the Tennessee Smoky Mountains
Because the Great Smoky Mountains are part of the larger Blue Ridge Mountain Range, we're including a handful of cabins on the far eastern border of Tennessee near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Mountaintop Log Cabin
Book Now: From $111 per night, airbnb.com
Tallassee, Tennessee
Sleeps: 9
About an hour's drive south of Knoxville, this rustic log cabin is set on 25 private acres overlooking Chilhowee Lake near the southern border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. In fact, Airbnb hosts Ben and Jeanne describe its location as "dang far from, well, most everything . . . except nature!" Downstairs there's a queen-size bedroom with an en suite bathroom, plus another bathroom and room for three more to sleep on a twin-size daybed and a double futon. The loft bedroom upstairs with four twin beds is best for older children, since it's accessed by a spiral staircase.
Smoky Mountain Log Cabin
Book Now: From $200 per night, airbnb.com
Sevierville, Tennessee
Sleeps: 6
This newly remodeled log cabin is located just down the road from the back entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cades Cove. Plus it's only a 20-minute drive to Pigeon Forge (did someone say Dollywood?). Upstairs in the great room there's a queen-size Murphy bed and queen sleeper sofa, while a king-size bedroom (and pool table) is located down a spiral staircase. Full bathrooms are located on each floor. On the top deck you'll find a grill, an outdoor dining table, and lounge chairs. The bottom deck has a hot tub and a hammock to enjoy the mountain views, too.
Cabin Rentals in the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains
Northern Georgia makes up the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, itself is only 90 miles north of Atlanta, making it an easy weekend getaway for city dwellers.
Mystic Moonlight Cabin
Book Now: From $110 per night, airbnb.com
Sautee Nacoochee, Georgia
Sleeps: 2
This charming one-room cabin is about 90 miles from Atlanta and four miles from the mountain town of Helen (known for its Bavarian-style buildings) in northeast Georgia. Set in a forest next to a creek, the screened-in back deck has a hot tub, plus there's also a fire pit in the backyard. Inside, you'll find a king-size bed, a kitchen with brand new appliances, and a full bathroom. This cabin is built for all-season visits, with air-conditioning for the summer and a gas fireplace for fall and winter.
Canopy Blue Tree House
Book Now: From $275 per night, vrbo.com
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Sleeps: 6
Perched on stilts, this roughly 750-square-foot cabin comes with 1,200 square feet of decks so you can truly enjoy the outdoor setting high up in the trees. On the bottom deck there's a picnic table and a hot tub, and on the wraparound deck upstairs there's a grill and plenty of space to lounge. Inside, there's room for six to sleep with cozy built-in bunks for kids in the living room and a private queen-size bedroom. In the upstairs loft there's another bed that's built hanging from the ceiling so that it looks like a gigantic porch swing. When you're ready to get out, the cabin is located just three miles south of the town of Blue Ridge, Georgia, and its popular Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, which is particularly beautiful in the fall.
The Little Red Barn
Book Now: From $169 per night, vrbo.com
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Sleeps: 3
Unlike the other log cabins and tree-house-style homes included here, this charming Vrbo rental is built to look like a tiny barn. While there is a futon bed for a third guest, the studio-style setup of this cabin makes it ideal for couples. The bathroom comes with a built-in sauna, but the true highlight of this property is the open-air living room that not only has a hot tub, but also a stone fireplace and a drop-down projector screen for enjoying Netflix alfresco.
Cabin Rentals in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains
The Blue Ridge Mountains comprise Virginia's western border, but Shenandoah National Park located just west of Charlottesville is the main draw in this part of the mountain range.
Mountaintop Octagon Cabin
Book Now: From $181 per night, airbnb.com
West Augusta, Virginia
Sleeps: 2
This octagonal Airbnb is located roughly 37 miles west of the southern entrance to Shenandoah National Park. Built unlike any other cabin on this list, its host says it was "designed like an umbrella perched on the side of a mountain." With two separate decks, one upstairs and one downstairs, there's plenty of room to space out and enjoy some alone time outdoors. Even when you're inside, the glass walls make it feel like you're still right there in the trees.
Tiny House Cabin
Book Now: From $169 per night, airbnb.com
Big Island, Virginia
Sleeps: 7
One of our all-time favorite Airbnb cabins, this 300-square-foot tiny house has an ideal location just minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway (and a 30-minute drive west of Lynchburg). Even though it is indeed tiny, this cabin's smart design means there's room for seven people to stay here between the queen bed in the loft, three bunk beds in the bedroom, and the pullout couch in the living room next to the wood-burning stove.
The Joshua Tree House
Book Now: From $209 per night, airbnb.com
Bridgewater, Virginia
Sleeps: 2
Located in the town of Bridgewater, roughly 30 miles west of the Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park, this 400-square-foot cabin is built like a tree house. But the interior design is anything but rustic, with beautiful details like a walnut spiral staircase to the queen-size loft bedroom, a marble tile shower, and hammered copper sinks. There's a hot tub on the deck, but for a more refreshing dip, you can walk 100 yards down to the North River to swim (there are also two kayaks and a canoe you can borrow from the hosts).
This article was originally published on July 24, 2020; it was updated on February 19, 2021, with currrent information.
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