There’s nothing like spending a weekend away in a quaint cabin tucked away in the woods. It’s one of the best ways to reconnect with nature and take a rustic vacation. But sometimes, that cabin doesn’t HAVE to be in the mountains, and that cabin also doesn’t HAVE to be your run-of-the-mill stay. These 10 cabins will give you a truly unique experience!

  1. Hobbit House Micro Castle, Mars Hill

Carolina Mornings This micro-castle nestled deep in the mountains is perfect for a shire-inspired vacation. The property has two bedrooms but sleeps up to six…and pets are allowed!

  1. Lakeside Cabin

VRBO This lakeside cabin is dreamy and remote. Located on Cedar Cliff Lake, it’s in the perfect area for long days of hiking and nights of relaxing. Book your stay here.

  1. Whimsical hideaway

Trip Advisor / Rick H The gorgeous Black Bear Lodge is your quaint getaway in Black Mountain. You’ll be surrounded by tranquil mountain streams and blossoming rhododendrons. The interior is modern yet cozy with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and sleeps up to 6. For more info, click here.

  1. Hot tub with a view!

VRBO

VRBO Perfect for de-stressing after a long day hiking in the mountains, there’s nothing like relaxing in a hot tub with amazing mountain views. Book your stay in this log cabin here.

  1. Private Equestrian Estate

Trip Advisor / Ilse K Book your stay on a gorgeous horse farm. The main cabin is secluded but includes pasture views with a gorgeous walking trail to the horses. Visitors may roam the property and visit the horses with the owner. For a unique experience, this cabin can be just what you’re seeking. Click here for more information.

  1. Cozy yet chic beach hideaway

Trip Advisor / Madi S

Trip Advisor / Madi S If you’re looking for a quaint cabin feel at the beach, this cute cottage in Emerald Isle is perfect for a week away. While not oceanfront, you still enjoy water views and you’re surrounded by lush greenery on the private patio. While feeling like a world of its own, the cabin is walking distance from the beach. For more info, click here.

  1. Vineyard Treehouse

Trip Advisor / Mark P For those in the Piedmont, Medaloni Cellars is a gorgeous vineyard that’s conveniently located. Right off HWY 421, not far from Winston-Salem, this gorgeous treehouse rental is a quarter mile walk in the woods. You’re completely surrounded by nature, but can spend your weekend at the vineyard trying wine and enjoying the weekend activities. It’s a mountain feel minus the drive (plus wine). For more information, click here.

  1. Steps from the shore

Trip Advisor / Butch Stone

Trip Advisor / Butch Stone This Kitty Hawk beach cabin gets you AS close to the beach as possible. The interior is beach yet cozy, and you can’t beat that view. Best part - four-legged friends are welcome! For more info click here.

  1. The adult version of a tree house.

River’s Edge River’s Edge is located in Robbinsville on the Cheoah River. The Persimmon cabin is as close to nature as you can get (while still maintaining creature comforts). The property is tucked away behind impressive greenery. Rent this little ‘cabin treehouse’ for a romantic weekend here

  1. Cabin fever you’ll want to catch.

Cabin Fever For true seclusion, this gorgeous little cabin is tucked right in the middle of the woods in Saluda. Cabin Fever vacation rentals offers several different cabins perfect for a weekend of hiking and sightseeing, but the Ma & Pa (pictured above) is quintessential Carolina. Check out that rental along with their other cabins here.

I know which one I’m ready to book – what about you? Where are your favorite cabins in North Carolina?

Carolina Mornings

This micro-castle nestled deep in the mountains is perfect for a shire-inspired vacation. The property has two bedrooms but sleeps up to six…and pets are allowed!

VRBO

This lakeside cabin is dreamy and remote. Located on Cedar Cliff Lake, it’s in the perfect area for long days of hiking and nights of relaxing. Book your stay here.

Trip Advisor / Rick H

The gorgeous Black Bear Lodge is your quaint getaway in Black Mountain. You’ll be surrounded by tranquil mountain streams and blossoming rhododendrons. The interior is modern yet cozy with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths and sleeps up to 6. For more info, click here.

Perfect for de-stressing after a long day hiking in the mountains, there’s nothing like relaxing in a hot tub with amazing mountain views. Book your stay in this log cabin here.

Trip Advisor / Ilse K

Book your stay on a gorgeous horse farm. The main cabin is secluded but includes pasture views with a gorgeous walking trail to the horses. Visitors may roam the property and visit the horses with the owner. For a unique experience, this cabin can be just what you’re seeking. Click here for more information.

Trip Advisor / Madi S

If you’re looking for a quaint cabin feel at the beach, this cute cottage in Emerald Isle is perfect for a week away. While not oceanfront, you still enjoy water views and you’re surrounded by lush greenery on the private patio. While feeling like a world of its own, the cabin is walking distance from the beach. For more info, click here.

Trip Advisor / Mark P

For those in the Piedmont, Medaloni Cellars is a gorgeous vineyard that’s conveniently located. Right off HWY 421, not far from Winston-Salem, this gorgeous treehouse rental is a quarter mile walk in the woods. You’re completely surrounded by nature, but can spend your weekend at the vineyard trying wine and enjoying the weekend activities. It’s a mountain feel minus the drive (plus wine). For more information, click here.

Trip Advisor / Butch Stone

This Kitty Hawk beach cabin gets you AS close to the beach as possible. The interior is beach yet cozy, and you can’t beat that view. Best part - four-legged friends are welcome! For more info click here.

River’s Edge

River’s Edge is located in Robbinsville on the Cheoah River. The Persimmon cabin is as close to nature as you can get (while still maintaining creature comforts). The property is tucked away behind impressive greenery. Rent this little ‘cabin treehouse’ for a romantic weekend here

Cabin Fever

For true seclusion, this gorgeous little cabin is tucked right in the middle of the woods in Saluda. Cabin Fever vacation rentals offers several different cabins perfect for a weekend of hiking and sightseeing, but the Ma & Pa (pictured above) is quintessential Carolina. Check out that rental along with their other cabins here.

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