22 cool Airbnbs less than 2 hours from Charlotte — starting around $100 a night

This list includes spots in Charlotte, Lake Norman, Lake Wylie and in the Boone and Blowing Rock areas.

CITY

The Carolina Treehouse

Why we love it: You won’t feel like you’re in Charlotte at all when you stay at this treehouse. It has a swinging bed, pond views, and an outdoor shower.

• Location: North Charlotte
• Features: Swinging bed, treehouse design, outdoor shower, pond, beautifully decorated.
• Space: 2 guests, 1 bed, 1 bath
• Cost: $296+ per night

Luxury Pink Content Home

Why we love it: Pretend you’re in a decked-out Barbie space with tons of pink decor. This space also has four designated selfie areas to document your stay. 

• Location: West Sugar Creek
• Features: Selfie stations, 15 minutes from center city, well decorated.
• Space: 7 guests, 2 bedrooms (3 beds), 2.5 bath
• Cost: $285+ per night

Sleek Modern Tiny House

Why we love it: Desperate for a change of scenery? Try tiny house living for a night at this beautifully designed little NoDa abode.

• Location: NoDa
• Features: NoDa location, tiny house living, beautiful design.
• Space: 4 guests, 1 bedroom (1 bed), 1 bath

• Cost: $125+ per night

LAKE

Shoreway Cove

Why we love it: If you’ve got a big family this is the spot for you. It sleeps 16 guests, and it has a giant pool with a hot tub, lake views, and tons of outdoor living space.

• Location: Huntersville
• Features: Spacious rooms, pool and hot tub, lake views, optimal outdoor living.
• Space: 16 guests, 4 bedrooms (13 beds), 5.5 baths

• Cost: $821+ per night

Lakefront paradise 2 bedroom getaway

Why we love it: With stylish retro vibes on the interior and a wall of windows looking out toward the lake, this cozy house is an idyllic lakeside rental.

• Location: Lake Wylie
• Features: Record player, giant windows with lake views, large dock, fire pit.

• Space: 6 guests, 2 bedrooms (3 beds), 1 bath
• Cost: $182+ per night

Lakeside Retreat

Why we love it: The house and Lake Norman views are great, but the real perk of this Airbnb is the pontoon boat. You can rent it daily for an additional cost, or, if you stay five nights, you get to use the boat for free.

• Location: Mooresville
• Features: Free pontoon boat use, accommodates large family, fire pit, lake views.
• Space: 15 guests, 6 bedrooms (8 beds), 3.5 baths

• Cost: $800+ per night

Southern Breeze

Why we love it: The ultimate lake vacation, you’ve got waterfront views from multiple rooms in the house, a spacious dock and outdoor living area, a fire pit by the lake, and some water toys included, like stand-up paddle boards.

• Location: Sherrills Ford
• Features: Lake views, outdoor living space, fire pit, kayak and stand-up paddle boards included.
• Space: 12 guests, 5 bedrooms (8 beds), 3.5 baths

• Cost: $450 per night

Tiny wooded retreat on the Farm

Why we love it: Only thing cooler than a tiny house is a tiny house on a farm with views of the water. Explore the farm and hike the trails to get out of your ordinary routine.

• Location: Iron Station
• Features: Farm location, water views, trails, tiny house experience, farm-fresh eggs for breakfast.
• Space: 5 guests, 1 bedroom (2 beds), 1 bath

• Cost: $92+ per night

LKN Waterfront Luxury Home

Why we love it: This rental comes with a private beach (with a fire pit), hot tub, paddleboards, and kayaks. Plus, the outdoor dining space is a great spot to have a sunset al fresco dinner.

• Location: Mooresville
• Features: Updated interior, private beach (with a fire pit), hot tub, paddle boards, kayaks.
• Space: 10 guests, 4 bedrooms (7 beds), 2.5 baths

• Cost: $428+ per night

Luxury Secluded Waterfront Home

Why we love it: With panoramic lake views inside and out, this house was made for a relaxing group retreat.

• Location: Lake Wylie
• Features: Fire pit, lake access, nearby trails, swimming platform, dock.
• Space: 6 guests, 3 bedrooms (3 beds), 3 baths

• Cost: $453+ per night

MOUNTAINS

App A-Frame

Why we love it: This newly updated A-frame house has two acres of privacy. Sip your coffee on the balcony, or cozy up in the hot tub or by the fire. I love the white shiplap walls, and the green and matte black accents.

• Location: Sugar Grove, North Carolina (20 minutes from Boone)
• Features: Renovated in 2019, hot tub, corn hole boards, fire pit, loft layout.
• Space: 8 guests, 3 bedrooms (6 beds), 2.5 baths

• Cost: $208+ per night

Chalet Laurel

Why we love it: Start your day with a slow morning on the deck, roam the neighborhood trails and golf all afternoon, then sit by the fire. There’s also a full kitchen and grill so you can cook your favorite meals.

• Location: Boone, North Carolina
• Features: Golf course community, spiral staircase, fire pit, grill and picnic tables.
• Space: 9 guests, 4 bedrooms (5 beds), 3.5 baths

• Cost: $198+ per night

Storybook A-Frame Cabin

Why we love it: Designed like a grownup treehouse, every room in the cozy 700-square-foot house has a wooded view. It also has woodsy furniture and folk art throughout for an Instagram-worthy mountain experience.

• Location: Boone
• Features: Beautifully designed, treehouse vibes, full kitchen, serene setting.
• Space: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms (2 beds), 1 bath

• Cost: $202+ per night

The Glasshouse

Why we love it: If you want to feel like you’re immersed in nature without having to sleep outside, this glass house should fit the bill.

• Location: Vilas, near Boone

• Features: Open layout, wooded setting, modern design.
• Space: 6 guests, 3 bedrooms (3 beds), 3 baths

• Cost: $371+ per night

The Nook 

Why we love it: This tiny home will keep the spaces cozy after relaxing in the outdoor bathhouse. The indoor swing also adds a playful touch to the living space.

• Location: Swannanoa
• Features: Minutes from downtown Swannanoa, close to the Blue Ridge Parkway, swing, airy living space with 18-foot ceilings and outdoor bathtub.
• Space: 2 guests, 1 bedroom, 1 bath

• Cost: $195+ per night

French-inspired cabin

Why we love it: Spend the day hiking or exploring Banner Elk/Boone/Blowing Rock. Then retreat to this private cabin with a seasonal garden and large outdoor living space for more relaxation.

• Location: Boone
• Features: Seasonal garden, chic Parisian-inspired design, fire pit, outdoor living space, location..
• Space: 5 guests, 2 bedrooms (3 beds), 1 bath

• Cost: $206 per night

Fairytale Cabin

Why we love it: Not only is the cabin well-decorated, but the 15-acre property is packed with activities, including a petting zoo, a private trout stream for fly fishing and hiking trails with fire pits.

• Location: Sugar Grove, North Carolina (20 minutes from Boone)
• Features: 15 acres, private trout stream, petting zoo, swings, hiking trails, hot tub, fire pit.
• Space: 6 guests, 2 bedrooms (4 beds), 1 bath

• Cost: $268+ per night

Treehouse Dome

Why we love it: Totally unplug (that’s right, no WiFi) and sleep under the stars for a night or two. Spend the days outdoors fishing and swimming in the creek and hiking.

• Location: Deep Gap, North Carolina (near Blowing Rock)
• Features: Dome glamping, private fishing and swimming holes, pets allowed, hiking trails.
• Space: 4 guests, 1 bedroom (3 beds), half-bath
• Cost: $139+ per night

Chalet Shiloh

Why we love it: The mountain A-frame cottage is obviously adorable, but those views of Grandfather Mountain are unbeatable.

• Location: Boone
• Features: Mountain views, fire pit, jacuzzi, close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the famous mile-high swinging bridge at Grandfather Mountain.
• Space: 4 guests, 2 bedrooms (2 beds), 1 bath
• Cost: $225 per night

Wizards Hollow

Why we love it: Harry Potter fans will appreciate this Hogwarts-inspired stay with surrounding Blue Ridge Mountain views.

• Location: Woodfin (minutes from downtown Asheville)
• Features: expansive windows for mountain views, plenty of games and loft-style space.
• Space: 4 guests, 1 bedrooms (2 beds), 1 baths
• Cost: $350+ per night

Farmhouse Getaway

Why we love it: This dual townhome can sleep large groups of people for family or friend getaways that are located close to many tourist attractions.

• Location: Black Mountain
• Features: Mountain views, private sauna, hot tub, fire pit, private patio and balcony.
• Space: 10 guests, 3 bedrooms (7 beds), 3.5 baths
• Cost: $211+ per night

Secluded Romantic Treehouse 

Why we love it: The desire to play in a treehouse always sounds fun so the opportunity to live in one for a couple of days seems like the perfect adult adventure.

• Location: Old Fort
• Features: Valley view, swinging bridge, hot tub, deck overlooking the forest and grill.
• Space: 2 guests, 1 bed, 1 bath
• Cost: $360+ per night

Editor’s note: All photos are courtesy of Airbnb. This article was updated Nov. 17, 2022.