The Best Blue Ridge Mountain Cabin Rentals in North Carolina and Virginia
When it comes to finding the perfect Blue Ridge Mountain cabin rental, the mountains themselves—which technically stretch from southern Pennsylvania into Georgia—do most of the work, offering a perfect backdrop for a treetop vacation any time of year. But what's inside matters too, from spacious bedrooms and cozy living rooms with fireplaces for cool mountain nights to chef's kitchens for meals in and hot tubs to enjoy after long days on the trails.
We made sure our picks for the best Airbnbs and Vrbos along the mountain range have it all—plus, each one is within 45 minutes of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the scenic thoroughfare that connects the mountains from northern Virginia to southern North Carolina and brings you to countless trailheads (including Appalachian Trail day hikes), overlooks, and waterfalls. From secluded treehouses to city-adjacent log cabins, there's something for everyone on our list of the 13 best Blue Ridge Mountain cabin rentals around.
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Cozy log cabin with mountain views near Asheville, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 40 minutes
One of our favorite log cabin Airbnbs in the U.S., this three-bedroom Airbnb is filled with retro-inspired touches, like a Smeg fridge and rattan cocoon chairs. The front porch overlooks the Blue Ridge Mountains, while a glassed-in back patio with a hot tub and stellar views gives you a place to relax after long days hiking (or eating your way through nearby Asheville). If you're staying in, know you'll have plenty to keep you entertained, from the living room with a record player and cozy gas fireplace to the game room's pool table and the chef's kitchen.
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Secluded log cabin near Sylva, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 15 minutes
Just a few minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway's starting point in western North Carolina, this two-bedroom log cabin has views over the surrounding forests, thanks to its position some 3,000 feet above sea level. Inside, you'll find traditional log cabin fix-ins, like dark leather furniture, a modern, sage green kitchen, and rustic quilts. But it's the outside amenities (and location near tons of hiking trails) that draw guests in. You'll find a fire pit, hot tub, and picnic table (complete with bistro lights) for evenings under the Carolina sky.
Tucked-away treehouse cabin in Banner Elk, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 20 minutes
If your cabin preference leans more toward modern, floor-to-ceiling glass than logs and leather, this treehouse is for you. The light-filled Scandinavian-inspired home has stunning views of the surrounding forest and nearby waterfall thanks its walls all of windows—but it still manages to feel private, surrounded by tall trees. Embrace the outdoors by taking a nap on the double hammock on the home's deck, relax in the private hot tub, or make s'mores over the fire pit.
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Impressive views of Pisgah National Forest in Candler, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 20 minutes
You don't even have to leave this home to enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains and forested hills of Pisgah National Forest, thanks to impressive floor-to-ceiling windows that let light stream into the living room. There are similar picture windows in each of the home's three bedrooms (two of which open out onto a private deck) and even in the bathroom, where a soaking tub is perfectly placed with views that seem to extend into infinity. The interiors are minimal and white to let the great outdoors speak for themselves.
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Impeccably designed house just north of Asheville, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 5 minutes
With some of the best views of the mountains (especially in the fall) thanks to accordion glass doors that completely open the inside to the outside, this Airbnb is an all-time favorite. We'll admit, it isn't quite as cabin-like as other picks on this list, but if you're thinking about Blue Ridge Mountain rentals, it simply must be included. The two-bedroom home is quite minimal when it comes to decor, with pops of colors like orange and royal blue to complement the surroundings. Be sure to enjoy both the spacious patio and the covered outdoor dining area during your stay.
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Remote-work-friendly cottage outside Lynchburg, Virginia
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 15 minutes
This quaint stone cottage has three official bedrooms, but kids will love the bonus nook, complete with a twin bed and fairy lights hidden one of the roof's eaves. It's an incredibly homey Vrbo, with modern farmhouse design on the main floor and colorful bedrooms on the upper floor. There are two designated work spaces for remote learning or Zoom meetings, plus a spacious dining table and outdoor furniture perfect for catching up on emails. Located on the outskirts of Lynchburg, it's great as a home base for families with young kids or parents visiting children enrolled at any of the nearby universities, all within a short drive of the mountains.
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Girls' weekend cabin in Wintergreen Resort, Virginia
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 15 minutes
The decor of this cabin at the northern edge of the parkway screams girls' weekend without being too themed. The standalone home sits squarely within the Blue Ridge Mountains' Wintergreen Resort, which serves as a ski resort in the winter and mountain biking, golfing, and hiking destination in the summer. There are seven beds spread between four rooms, crucially each with their own bathroom, plus a well-equipped kitchen, spacious indoor and outdoor living areas, and even a ping-pong table in the garage. Plus, if you're with a particularly outdoorsy group, the Appalachian Trail is just a few minutes away, perfect for day hikes or overnights.
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Colorful cabin near Bedford, Virginia
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 8 minutes
This cabin manages to fit a lot of color into a small space, with pops of cherry red, orange, and aqua sprinkled throughout the spacious open living room and well-equipped kitchen. Best for a friends getaway or family of three, this cabin has one bedroom with two queen beds. If you're traveling with more folks, look at booking both this cabin and the two-bedroom one that sleeps six next door to create your own little compound, since the two cabins share a backyard and fire pit.
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Light-filled farmhouse on the outskirts of Asheville, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 10 minutes
This newly built farmhouse is ultra-close to central Asheville but still maintains a secluded, mountain feel, thanks to the historic field stone silo in the backyard and neighboring horse farm. The home takes that modern farmhouse name seriously, with a mix of clean lines and new appliances alongside rustic textiles and antiques. With three bedrooms (one with built-in bunk beds), there's room for up to six to sleep here comfortably and plenty of room to spread out, be it in the living room, on the front porches (yes, plural), or at the fire pit.
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Creekside farmhouse near Lexington, Virginia
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 25 minutes
Cyclists and fishermen, take note: This Airbnb is for you. It has access to both half a mile of creek shoreline for stellar fly fishing, according to the hosts, and fronts Bicycle Route 76, a part of the TransAmerica Trail, a 4,000 mile route that connects Astoria, Oregon, to Yorktown, Virginia. (Don't want to travel with your bike? Four mountain bikes are available for guests to use during their stay.) As for the home itself, it's an unfussy, two-bedroom, dog-friendly cottage with a bright, airy interior. Be sure to explore the surrounding 20-acre farm—the hosts live in the main house on the property—and stop by the chicken coop.
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Two-bedroom barn near Raphine, Virginia
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 20 minutes
This is not your average cabin—in fact, this Airbnb is built into a barn directly above a working wood-fired bakery. (Get a peak at what carbs you'll surely be snacking on for breakfast, lunch, and dinner here.) With two bedrooms, one of which is a bunk room, the home has space for a small family or group of friends. Spread out in the open, boho kitchen and living area or in the outdoors of the surrounding farm, which includes a spacious seating area and fire pit.
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Creek-side cabin near Boone, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 30 minutes
Fly fish for trout in the creek-side backyard of this three-bedroom rental or head out exploring, whether to the mountain town of Boone or into the Blue Ridge Mountains themselves. Three king beds give this Vrbo an extra dash of luxury, as do the leather and wood furnishings that make it feel almost like a mountainside ski chalet. Relax outside on the upper and lower decks, complete with a grill and multiple seating areas.
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Dog-friendly condo in downtown Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Driving distance to Blue Ridge Parkway: 5 minutes
If you're looking for a cabin feel right in the middle of the action, this condo—directly on Blowing Rock's Main Street—fits the bill. But it's just a couple steps out the door to the Glen Marie Falls Trailhead, a three-mile round trip trail with stops at two waterfalls. The space itself features three bedrooms (one with twin beds), three bathrooms, and a private second floor deck with a hot tub and built-in bar. Spread out in the living room or whip up dinners in the modern kitchen.
