Thinking about living the tiny life in the great state of North Carolina? Why not try it out first? From sailboats to Airstreams, vintage Scotty’s to yurts on an organic farm, here are 10 unique tiny houses that will make you love it or leave it!

WNC Glamping Tent-Cabin #1

Weekday Price:  $70/night
Weekend Price:  $100/night
Accommodates:  2 adults
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  Hendersonville, NC

This 14″ Bell Tent features a queen bed and indoor and outdoor seating/campfire. All you bring is food and drinks. It also allows for a beautiful view of the flowing river. As part of The Woods campground, there is also access to shower areas, bathroom sites, and a fully stocked camp store.

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Purple School Bus On Cane Creek Farm

Weekday Price:  $60/night
Weekend Price:  $60/night
Accommodates:  4 adults
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  Graham, NC

While not the most glamorous tiny house on wheels, this full-size, former school bus sits in a meadow by Motes Creek in the heart of Saxapahaw on Cane Creek Farm. Even though you are just walking distance from town (home to The Haw River Ballroom, The General Store, the Eddy Pub, Haw River Farmhouse Ales, and Left Bank Butchery), you’ll feel farther away than you actually are thanks to the serene, forested setting.

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Small Cabin In The Woods

Weekday Price:  $89/night
Weekend Price:  $89/night
Accommodates:  2 adults
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  Banner Elk, NC

A stereotypical cabin in the woods, this cabin is quite small, with little more than a coffee pot, a bed, and a bathroom (with shower stall). It is huge on charm though and is warm, sunny, and cozy. There is no TV but there is WiFi allowing for connectivity. Such a quaint place for hikers, bikers, and adventure seekers.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE (2020)

 

Surprisingly Spacious Tiny Home in the Mountains

Weekday Price:  $66/night
Weekend Price:  $66/night
Accommodates:  3 guests
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  Burnsville, NC

Tucked away in the mountains of WNC on our two-acre homestead, this tiny home on wheels allows guests to experience “tiny house living” while enjoying the comforts of home at their fingertips (sometimes, literally!). The home is a 35-minute picturesque drive to downtown Asheville (& more!) Features Wi-Fi, an indoor fireplace, a television, a shaded patio, and more!

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Cherry Treesort “Miss Molly”

Weekday Price:  $107/night
Weekend Price:  $107/night
Accommodates:  1 adults
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  China Grove, NC

Who doesn’t want to stay in a treehouse? The very thought of it evokes memories of the Swiss Family Robinson and childhood memories of secret forts and private clubhouses. This beautiful gem in the sky was custom built by two of the country’s finest treehouse builders. It’s a roomy 220 sq. ft. with Heat/AC, shower, toilet, and a huge deck. Along with a fire pit, outdoor seating, and an incredible swinging bed, it sits on a 26-acre farm with beautiful views.

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Super Cool Sailboat In Jax Beach

 

Weekday Price:  $99/night
Weekend Price:  $99/night
Accommodates:  4 adults
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  Jacksonville Beach, NC

What joy to watch the sunset over the horizon from the deck of a beautiful sailing vessel. This particular dream can be rented in the form of an awesome, coastal Carolina, sailboat complete with two sleeping cabins, a kitchen, a living room, a desk, and outdoor seating. It is at a large marina with bathrooms and shower facilities, laundry, gym, and two restaurants. It’s located on the Intracoastal waterway, but also less than two miles from the ocean and beach access! The vessel itself is a 35′ sloop (one mast, one headsail) built by Fast Yachts from Brazil in 1986.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE (2020)

 

Seaboard CoastLine

Weekday Price:  $189/night
Weekend Price:  $189/night
Accommodates:  5 adults
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  Clyde, NC

All aboard! How about a night in a renovated train caboose? Just like the Boxcar Children you too can bunk in a beautifully renovated, unique train car. Located in the Smoky Mountains on a 65-acre buffalo ranch, these accommodations have a fire pit and outdoor seating, access to a barnyard complete with mini horses and goats, a large playground for kids, and an outpost, where you can pick up farm fresh eggs, bison meat, animal feed to feed the goats and horses.

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Eco-friendly Treehouse: The Roost

Weekday Price:  $92/night
Weekend Price:  $92/night
Accommodates:  2 adults
Bedrooms:  1
Location:  Greensboro, NC

Perhaps one of the most unique treehouse apartments available. Housed in a Greensboro backyard, the treehouse is a toxic-free, super energy-efficient, natural, healthy, foam-free project. It is a perfect retreat with fantastic views and lots of quiet space in the trees. Building materials include cork siding, cypress posts, locally made formaldehyde-free plywood, and HRV ventilation fans.

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Tiny House in the Trees

Weekday Price:  $78/night
Weekend Price:  $78/night
Accommodates:  2 adults
Bedrooms:  0
Location:  Durham, NC

At 120 sq. ft. this (more) traditional tiny house on wheels is a rustic, comfy, and casual, tiny house complete with sleeping loft, reading nook, and dining area (inside and out).

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Zara’s Barn With Private Bathhouse

Weekday Price:  $79/night
Weekend Price:  $79/night
Accommodates:  2 adults
Bedrooms:  0
Location:  Fairview, NC

For those that have wondered what it would be like to live in a converted utility barn from one of the big box hardware stores, Zara’s Barn may give you some idea. A cozy tiny house located just minuted from downtown Asheville and the famous Biltmore Estate, the barn has a lovely front sitting area and its own charming bathhouse.

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