Stretching 500 miles east to west from the Atlantic Coast to the Appalachian Mountains, North Carolina is truly one of America’s great outdoorsy destinations. On the ocean, nature lovers will find Cape Hatteras & Cape Lookout National Seashores, with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the legendary Appalachian Trail (aka the AT) in western North Carolina. Asheville and Bryson City are two of the most-visited areas for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, fly fishing, kayaking, white water rafting, and general exploring, with Chattanooga offering incredible rock climbing and just about everything else in Nashville.
Access to mountains, gorgeous forests, and a lively craft beer scene make North Carolina an ideal destination for adventure travel. Now add in plenty of rustic lodges, modern getaways, glamping tents, and even a classic mountain cabin rental, and you’ve got the recipe for the perfect outdoor adventure.
We scoured the whole state to find the coolest and most unique North Carolina cabin rentals that are worth embracing as home base for any type of trip. Read on to find the best 20 cabin rentals around NC, curated by Field Mag Editors.