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10 Coolest Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals in North Carolina

The Blue Ridge Mountains extend all the way from southern Pennsylvania through Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. This article is going to focus on North Carolina cabins along this picturesque mountain range. Visiting brings the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of outdoor adventures along with relaxation among spectacular natural beauty. One of the best ways to experience it is to book a cabin that will put you in the heart of all while providing that quintessential ambiance that makes this type of accommodation so appealing. All of these rentals are sure to fit the bill and then some.

Cabin Next to DuPont Forest - Hendersonville, North Carolina Secluded DuPont Forest Getaway Cabin - Hendersonville
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Cabin Next to DuPont Forest - Hendersonville, North Carolina

This enchanting mountain cabin is nestled in the woods next to DuPont State Forest in western North Carolina. There are waterfalls so close that you can hear them right from the front door, setting the scene for blissful tranquility while world-class hiking and biking is only a half-mile away. The cabin has a covered porch ideal for reading, napping, or just enjoying the scenery. It also comes with Wi-Fi, a TV with all the streaming channels, a full kitchen, and a washer/dryer.

Pisgah Highlands Off-Grid Cabin - Candler, North Carolina Pisgah Highlands Off-Grid Cabin - Candler
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Pisgah Highlands Off-Grid Cabin - Candler, North Carolina

Located on a 125-acre private gated property that backs to the Pisgah National Forest, this tiny off-grid cabin is a favorite. Enjoy sweeping mountain vistas in a most unforgettable way, from a two-person swing. You’ll have easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Asheville and after a day of exploring, a grill for cookouts, and a fire pit for making S’mores. Afterward, roll open the glass garage door and you can fall asleep under the stars in the comfy queen-size bed. The cabin accommodates two and also includes a propane 2-burner cookstove, a solar generator for lights and charging cell phones, a water cooler for drinking and washing, a propane heater.

Pisgah Highlands Hammock House - Candler, North Carolina Pisgah Highlands Hammock House
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Pisgah Highlands Hammock House - Candler, North Carolina

This off-grid cabin for two is the perfect place for disconnecting and enjoying the simpler things in life. It offers plenty of privacy and seclusion along with amazing mountain views on top of Mount Pisgah on a 125-acre property near Pisgah National Forest. Downtown Asheville is just a 25-minute drive away and you’ll be close to swimming holes and hiking off the Blue Ridge Parkway. The cabin is powered by solar panels that provide limited electricity, with propane heaters keeping it cozy and warm during the winter. It includes a 3-burner propane cooktop and a water dispenser for drinking water along with an outdoor shower and outhouse. There’s a giant hammock under a tree that’s ideal for relaxing among the scenery too.

Couples Getaway Cabin - Hot Springs, North Carolina Couples Getaway Cabin
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Couples Getaway Cabin - Hot Springs, North Carolina

Located on an over 7-acre property, this one-bedroom cabin for two is surrounded by nature and includes all the modern comforts along with a hot tub for soaking under the stars. Look forward to watching the sunrise through the woods while sipping your coffee in the rocking chair on the front porch before enjoying a wealth of outdoor adventures nearby. A wood-burning stove is included along with countless other impressive features.

Tiny House with Giant Views - Asheville, North Carolina Tiny House Giant Views
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Tiny House with Giant Views - Asheville, North Carolina

This tiny cabin is jam-packed with luxuries, tucked into the hillside just a couple of miles from downtown  Asheville in the Town Mountain. It will put you close to the famous Biltmore Estate and Blue Ridge Parkway with its access to practically an endless number of scenic hiking trails. While the hosts are next door, you’ll have plenty of privacy. It includes a fully equipped kitchen with a Keurig coffeemaker, an HDTV, and special extras like a welcome bottle of wine and chocolate.

Secluded River Retreat - Mars Hill, North Carolina Secluded River Retreat
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Secluded River Retreat - Mars Hill, North Carolina

Enjoy peace, quiet, and gorgeous surroundings with the Ivy River right outside the back door and your own private trail that winds through the woods by booking this secluded one-bedroom cabin. Just 20 minutes from downtown Asheville and numerous activities like rafting, zip-lining, and skiing, it’s ideal for a couple, with a queen-size bed in the bedroom, although it can accommodate up to four with a comfortable pull-out sofa in the living room. You’ll have a kitchen with all the usual essentials plus a coffeemaker and some basic items such as coffee, tea, salt, pepper, cooking oil. Wi-Fi and a washer/dryer are included too.

Stone Cottage Creekside with Jacuzzi - Hot Springs, North Carolina Stone Cottage Creekside with Jacuzzi
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Stone Cottage Creekside with Jacuzzi - Hot Springs, North Carolina

A charming post and beam stone and cedar shake cottage-style cabin, this rental looks as if it came straight out of the pages of a storybook. It sits along the banks of a mountain stream that has a sandy beach for swimming and fishing for trout and includes a deck with a Jacuzzi overlooking the rushing water. It sleeps up to four, best for a small family as it’s an open-plan concept with room for two in the large bedroom loft that has a king-size bed, and a double-size futon downstairs.

Romantic Log Cabin - Leicester, North Carolina Romantic Log Cabin
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Romantic Log Cabin - Leicester, North Carolina

This postcard-perfect authentic log cabin is filled with antiques and handcrafted items with red oak hardwood floors throughout and large windows that showcase gorgeous views from the loft. Just 15 minutes from Asheville, close to opportunities for whitewater rafting, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, golfing, fishing, horseback riding, and more, you’ll have plenty to do during the day while enjoying the perfect base to come back to. The cabin sits on 1.5 acres of private land, nestled among rolling hills with views of the mountains in the distance. Relax in the rocking chair on the porch, enjoy cookouts on the Weber charcoal grill with charcoal supplied, and roasting marshmallows at the fire pit.

Craftsman Style River House on French Broad River - Hot Springs, North Carolina Craftsman Style Riverfront Cabin
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Craftsman Style River House on French Broad River - Hot Springs, North Carolina

Enjoy a riverside retreat in this craftsman-style cabin constructed from reclaimed materials. Bring tubes, rafts, canoes, kayaks, and/or fishing gear to take advantage of the French Broad River just steps from your door, or relax with a view from the beautiful wrap-around porch. There’s also a fire pit for campfires and lots of trails nearby for hiking. Inside you’ll have a full kitchen/living/dining area, a fireplace, and a master suite with French doors that lead to a private covered veranda overlooking the river.

Magical Winding Falls Cabin - Hot Springs, North Carolina Magical Winding Falls Cabin
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Magical Winding Falls Cabin - Hot Springs, North Carolina

Located on over 42 acres with waterfalls, a whitewater creek, and hiking trails, a stay in this spectacular one-bedroom cabin is almost, like staying in your own private resort. Enjoy outstanding trout fishing and campfires at the fire pit with wood provided. While you’ll be in a remote, secluded location, it includes Wi-Fi access throughout and you can even take advantage of the licensed massage therapist available for in-cabin massages. It includes a gourmet kitchen and satellite HDTV with a DVD player too.