Asheville, North Carolina is a fun city to go out in but also an outdoorsy destination where you can really connect with nature. One of the best ways to experience the natural side of Asheville is to rent a cabin in the area for a rustic and cozy vacation. Fortunately, there are a lot of cabins available for rent here through Airbnb and Vrbo, including these very highly rated and popular listings.
Elk Mountain Lodge
Larger groups of up to 16 people can stay at this Vrbo rental cabin that has six bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. The Elk Mountain Lodge is nestled among the trees and a certified National Wildlife Habitat. It’s fun to stay here because there is a billiards table and arcade games in the game room. The home also offers large wooden decks, a great kitchen, and a location that’s 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. The neighboring property is also available for rent on Vrbo if you have an even larger group.
Reems Creek Mountain Cabin
The Reems Creek Mountain Cabin sleeps four people and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms for travelers. It is just 15 minutes from Asheville and just 12 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway trails. There’s a nice front porch here with rocking chairs and also a fire pit to enjoy the beautiful sunsets. The cabin has a full kitchen, full-size laundry machines, and hair dryers and toiletries in the bathrooms. The host provides internet, cable TV, and Netflix in the cabin, which is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized between guest stays.
Hip Cabin with Hot Tub
Two people can stay at this cute cabin that has a hot tub, wood-burning stove, and hip/rustic furnishings. The cabin is seven miles from downtown Asheville and one of several cabins on this same property. The hot tub is available for your private use, and the outdoor space also includes a large porch, hammock, fire pit, and outdoor games. You’ll only share a driveway with the other cabins but nothing else. This is a pet-friendly cabin for up to two small pets.
Upscale Cozy Cabin
Here’s a highly rated Asheville cabin that sleeps four people and has two bedrooms and one bathroom. It is a lovely cabin getaway with hip furnishings and rustic touches out among nature. You’ll be about seven miles from downtown Asheville when you stay here. There is a loft ladder to climb, which makes it not the best choice for small children or anyone with mobility challenges. You’ll have your own private hot tub and fire pit here while hiking trails are nearby and outdoor games are provided. Pre-approved pets are allowed to stay here with you.
Peaceful, Quiet Mountain Views at Willow Pond Cabin
Relax and enjoy the peace of the Willow Pond Cabin when you book this Airbnb for two people. You’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of nature while staying here and have easy access to hiking and beautiful waterfalls. Also, downtown Asheville is only 10 miles away. Soak up the views of the mountains and two small ponds as you slow down your pace of life. Other features are Wi-Fi, a TV with standard cable, a kitchen, and air conditioning.
West Asheville Cabin with Hot Tub
Two guests can book this Airbnb cabin and be just 10 minutes from West Asheville and 15 minutes from downtown. The cabin has one bedroom and one bathroom, and it really allows you to escape in the woods without being too far from town. Guests love the four-person hot tub, where you can listen to the sounds of nature while you soak. The home has a king-size bed in the bedroom, sofa bed in the common space, kitchen, TV, and Wi-Fi.
Asheville Swiss Cottages - Interlaken Chalet
With 740 square feet of space, this cabin is near downtown Asheville and has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a private deck. With this rental, you’ll also get a stocked kitchen, linens, towels, blankets, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a gas fireplace. If you want to take an Uber/Lift downtown, it only costs about $7 from here. You can park two cars next to the cabin and bring up to two dogs to stay with you here as long as you let the host know your dogs’ breeds and sizes.
The Cabins at Shope Creek - Hillside Cabin
Situated on 22 acres of wooded and creek-side property, this Airbnb rental cabin is minutes from the Pisgah National Forest with hiking and biking trails. Meanwhile, you’ll be within 15 to 20 minutes of downtown Asheville. The cabin is 650 square feet in size and has a wood stove, heated bathroom floors, decks, and a hot tub off the bedroom. There are gardens and a chicken coop across from the property’s cabins, which you can visit and make use of and enjoy. Modern conveniences, such as Wi-Fi and a smart TV, are provided, but cell phone service is spotty.
Asheville Red Cottage
The Red Cottage is located in West Asheville on a quiet, dead-end street with lots of trees. It is tucked away on the side of a hill and a cheerful and cozy place for up to five people. The cabin has two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a full kitchen, air conditioning, and hardwood and bamboo flooring. One bedroom has a queen-size bed, and the other one has a double bed and a single bed. Wi-Fi and TV are provided in the cabin, and there is a BBQ grill out on the deck. One well-behaved dog can join you here, but cats are not allowed.
Just BEE Log Cabin
With 1,000 square feet of space, this Asheville cabin sleeps five people and has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is a contemporary log cabin in a peaceful garden setting. The host is a beekeeper, so you can visit the bee yard on the other side of the property if you like. The cabin comes with a full kitchen, good internet, a smart TV with cable, a grill and outdoor seating, and parking for three cars. The space is located just six miles from downtown Asheville and also close to the River Arts District, Biltmore Estate, and breweries. The host lives in the 100-year-old log cabin on the property, and there is another smaller Airbnb cabin here too. There is a resident dog living here, and one guest dog of any size is allowed to join you.
Tiny "Black Bear" Cabin
This small cabin is nestled in the woods and a great country retreat that’s close to everything. Downtown Asheville is 15 minutes away from the cabin, which is a studio space for one or two people. This cabin is 300 square feet in size and has an open layout to make the space feel larger. It’s on a 5.6-acre property and comes with a well-equipped kitchen. A lot of the furniture inside is handmade with reclaimed wood. The Airbnb has another cabin that is located about 50 feet down from this one. An AWD vehicle is needed to access the cabin during the snowy winter months.
Downtown Asheville Tiny House
This adorable tiny house/cabin is ideal for one guest in Asheville but can accommodate two people in 168 square feet of space. It’s on a residential street in the central business district of Asheville and behind the Asheville Hostel & Guest House. The rental comes with a full-size bed, small fridge, coffee and tea supplies, Wi-Fi, a toilet, and a shower. There are 10 breweries within one to three blocks of this place, making it an ideal spot for craft beer lovers. Restaurants serving food from all around the world surround the tiny cabin too.
