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27 of the Most Adorable Tiny Houses in North Carolina

Published by Christina Riley. Last Updated on June 23, 2024.

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If you are searching for a romantic getaway, then staying in one of these tiny houses in North Carolina should top your list! Scattered across the state, there are plenty of adorable tiny homes for you tdo spend a weekend.

You’ll find big features inside each small building, with each of these tiny homes offering something unique.

Plan your trip and stay small, y’all! Here’s how we’ve organized this guide:

  • Tiny Houses in North Carolina’s Mountains (Western NC)
  • Tiny Houses in Central North Carolina
  • Coastal Tiny Houses (in Eastern North Carolina)

Within each section, tiny houses will be presented alphabetically by the city or town where they can be found.

In case you’re unfamiliar with any places, don’t worry because we’ll try to provide as many hints as possible, including counties, any nearby popular landmarks, and fun things to do.

Whether youโ€™re a new resident, a frequent visitor, or a local, weโ€™re leaving no detail behind. If you live in North Carolina and are wondering, โ€œWhat are the best tiny houses near me?โ€ we think this NC travel guide will help you out!

Tiny Houses in North Carolina

This article is a curation of tiny houses in North Carolina that we do not have personal experience with, but we still think you can enjoy them based on the photos and amazing reviews.

All images come courtesy of Airbnb.

Tiny Houses in North Carolina’s Mountains (Western NC)

Tiny Home at the Gardens (Asheville)

a tiny house with a white bed, wooden walls, and a kitchenette

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Located just outside the city limits is this peaceful tiny house near Asheville. This home is situated on acres of an organic farm, sustainable nursery, meadows, and surrounding mountains.

Whether you’re here for spring break or fall peak, you’ll enjoy those country vibes while sitting just a short drive from the center of Asheville and Biltmore Estate!

$67/night | 3 guests | 2 beds
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Read More: Airbnbs in Asheville (and nearby)

Cozy Tiny House Near Downtown and Blue Ridge (Asheville)

the exterior of a wooden tiny house in ashville

Some of the highest ceilings among our collection of tiny houses in North Carolina await at this one. Its open concept definitely makes you feel lie this is a bigger space.

It is nestled in trees but still only four minutes from downtown Asheville! Enjoy coffee on the beautiful back deck, where you may spot a mama bear and cubs or enjoy the view from the inside with the many windows.

Note: This stay is for adults only!

$99/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: The Best Restaurants in Asheville

Lil’ Daisy Tiny House (Banner Elk)

Lil' Daisy tiny cabin in the woods with lawn chairs, a grill, and cornhole

This modern, mountain-chic tiny house is ready and waiting for you in the mountains of Banner Elk. It has a huge porch where you can enjoy coffee or wine and look out at the expansive High Country views surrounding you and yard games for your entertainment. 

$200/night | 4 guests | 2 beds
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Read More: Airbnbs in Boone

Big Porch Tiny House (Brevard)

A brown and black tiny home with an covered porch and a grill

This tiny home near the scenic East Fork of the French Broad River is the perfect place for a romantic getaway! The house has amenities such as a heat pump, outdoor gas grill, smart TV with Alexa Fire Cube, and a fully equipped kitchen.

This stay is also pet-friendly!

$90/night | 3 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Things to do in Brevard

Tree Top Cabin at Healing Springs (Crumpler)

tiny cabin in the woods of Ashe Country

This unique tiny cabin in Ashe County is built around a LIVING tree and made for those who love nature! It is a primitive cabin so there is no electricity or en suite bathroom, but it is equipped with everything you need to be comfortable!

Healing Springs is a special place, with many saying the springs are known to have mystical healing abilities! This stay is also dog-friendly.

$79/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Day Trips from Boone

Tiny Home, Amazing Views (Fleetwood)

the kitchen and exit door inside a tiny house in West Jefferson
We loved this place so much that we took some of our own photos to share with you.

Of all the tiny houses in North Carolina, this one near West Jefferson has a larger footprint than normal.

That’s because it’s a take on a tiny home but with more space to accommodate a family. In fact, we stayed there with our little one and thoroughly enjoyed it!

Nestled on acres of land, you can view three different states, ski slopes, and the sunset every night! Enjoy your stay with a king-sized bed and a loft perfect for children or other guests!

$101/night | 5 guests | 4 beds
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Read More: Waterfalls near Boone

Tiny House with Great Views! (Fleetwood)

multicolored tiny house in Fleetwood, NC

This tiny house in North Carolina was custom-built by HGTV builder Randy Jones and has views of Grandfather Mountain, ski resorts, Tennessee, and Virginiaโ€™s Mount Rogers!

Only 20 minutes from Boone and Jefferson and even closer to the Blue Ridge Parkway, one of our favorite scenic roads.

You’ll also be near the New River, popular for fishing and tubing, and Mount Jefferson, an overlook-packed wonderland.

Inside this tiny home, you’ll have a smart TV and Wi-Fi. This one is also pet-friendly! 

$106/night | 4 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Winter in Boone (20 Great Activities, Snow Tubing, and More!)

Hickory Tiny House (Hickory)

whitewashed interior with a kitchen, barstools, and aesthetic lighting

Located in a nice and quiet neighborhood is this tiny home in Hickory! Enjoy both a front and back porch with views of 3 acres of land.

You’ll be close to shops and restaurants in town, as well as Olde Hickory, one of our favorite breweries.

This is another of our tiny houses in North Carolina that is pet-friendly!

$106/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Amazing Restaurants in Hickory

Escape to the Woods and Unplug (Marion)

a tiny house in the woods near Marion NC

Take advantage of floor-to-ceiling windows and direct access to the nearby river when you stay at this tiny home. There’s no Wi-Fi or TV there, which will help you unplug during your stay.

This place is only five minutes from Marion, a great small town off I-40 (Exits 85 and 86) between Morganton and Asheville. It’s home to a nice walkable downtown and a short drive from Tom’s Creek Falls, one of the best waterfalls in North Carolina.

You’ll be within 20 minutes of Black Mountain and also, Grandfather Mountain

$89/night | 4 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Waterfalls near Asheville

Junior Mint @ Acony Bell Tiny Home Village (Mills River)

a green tiny house with a wooden porche and lighting

Asheville, Brevard, Hendersonville, Pisgah National Forest, and Dupont State Forest are just a few of the places near this gooseneck-style tiny home.

Enjoy hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, and local family-owned shops! In case you didn’t know, Mill River is also where you’ll find Sierra Nevada’s North Carolina location, one of the biggest breweries!

$129/night | 5 guests | 2 beds
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Read More: Waterfalls near Brevard

The Holler House (Murphy)

a larger tiny house with an attic, bedroom, bathtub, and farmhouse decor

Enjoy your stay in the Holler House, located on Murphy’s western edge of NC. You’ll be close to both Georgia and Tennessee, which can’t be said about any of the other tiny houses in North Carolina that we’ll share.

A treehouse, great views, and hammocks are just a few of the amazing amenities you’ll enjoy when staying here. Outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and mountain biking are close by!

$136/night | 4 guests | 3 beds
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Read More: 80+ Great Things to Do in Asheville (The Asheville Bucket List)

Lake Lure Log Cabin (Rutherfordton)

a completely wooden tiny house with a blue couch, two stools, and a loft

This new tiny home log cabin is on a private lot surrounded by nature! It’s tucked away but still only minutes from Lake Lure and Chimney Rock State Park.

Here, you’ll have the run of a full-sized kitchen, fire pit, screened-in porch, and more!

$125/night | 5 guests | 3 beds
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Read More: The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge (and Why You’ll Love It!)

The Starling: A Small A-Frame in the Blue Ridge (Swannanoa)

Black a-frame tiny house in the winter

If youโ€™re looking for your next mountain vacay, then this A-Frame in the Buncombe County town of Swannanoa is it! You can enjoy year-round views of the mountains when you stay at this tiny home.

Asheville and Black Mountain are only 15 minutes away, and itโ€™s only 1 hour to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

$110/night | 3 guests | 2 beds
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Read More: Scenic Roads for North Carolina Road Trips

The Roost โ€“ A Tiny Home in the Blue Ridge Mountains (Swannanoa)

Inside the roost, a tiny house in the blue ridge mountains

This tiny home, known as The Roost is arched and framed with birch saplings and inspired by the Iroquois longhouse. Itโ€™s nestled atop a high ridge, and you can enjoy views of the mountains.

You can grill out, start a campfire, or lay in the hammock and listen to the sounds of Bee Tree Creek! Only 15 minutes from breweries, restaurants, shopping, and more in things to do in Asheville and also, Black Mountain.

An hour away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

$79/night | 3 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: The Best NC Blue Ridge Parkway Hikes

River View and Close to Boone (Todd)

River view tiny house near Boone NC in the summer with a wooden deck and metal exterior

We make our way back to the High Country, where you can make lasting memories at Tiny 2, a tiny house 15 minutes from Boone.

It overlooks the New River and is equipped with a full kitchen, on-demand water heater, smart TV, Wi-Fi, and made with reclaimed materials.

This stay is also pet-friendly!

$89/night | 4 guests | 2 beds
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Read More: Hiking the Otter Falls Trail

Tiny Bunker in Todd (Todd)

The lounge area at Tiny Bunker in Todd with a hot tub and outdoor seating

Enjoy a retreat in nature and the fact that you’re only a 5-minute walk from downtown Todd. This tiny home has two decks, a hot tub, a fire pit, and outdoor seating to enjoy being right in the heart of nature.

$237/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Day Trips from Greensboro

Mountainview Tiny House (Vilas)

Surrounded by wildlife, this beautiful tiny house is situated in the perfect place to give you peace and relaxation. Located 18 miles from Boone and not far from the Tennessee border, there is plenty to see and do while still enjoying time away from it all!

This place offers a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom, a large window that overlooks the deck, a fire pit, and the wonderful views that will surround you.

$115/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: The Best Hiking Trails near Boone

Elegant Tiny House on Organic Farm (Weaverville)

a field of wildflowers in the midst of a tiny house near Weaverville NC

For the last of our tiny homes in North Carolina’s mountains, we head back toward Asheville and the Buncombe County town of Weaverville. This modern, picturesque tiny house sits on seven acres of land and looks out to a beautiful organic farm, providing garden and mountain views.

With no TV, this is the perfect place to enjoy some R&R and unplug from the rest of the world. You donโ€™t want to miss this stay!

$80/night | 3 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: The Best Hikes near Asheville

Tiny Houses in Central North Carolina

Charming Tiny House at Wildwoods Community Farm (Chapel Hill)

a very tiny house with brown paneling and lawn chairs + a hammock out front

This tiny home is located 10 minutes from Downtown Carborro and Chapel Hill at the non-profit Wildwoods Community Farm. Itโ€™s beautifully crafted and surprisingly spacious inside and surrounded by garden beds, ponds, and the soothing sounds of nature once you step outside.

$73/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: The Best Day Trips from Raleigh

Embrace Tiny Living in a Magical, Bespoke Little Home (Charlotte)

a wooden latter in a whitewashed tiny house in downtown Charlotte

Come and stay at this custom-built tiny home that is perfect for a coupleโ€™s retreat. It’s close to downtown Charlotte, but you might want to just stick around here, enjoy the hammock outside, or stay inside.

Amenities such as a queen-sized bed in the loft, a TV, a kitchenette, and a full bathroom await!

$132/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: The Best Things to Do in Charlotte

Read More: Amazing Restaurants in Charlotte

The Boathouse (Charlotte)

a unique front facing tiny house with a boathouse aesthetic and rounded design

Stay in a truly tiny home at The Boathouse! Itโ€™s 144 square feet and unique in its design and craftsmanship. Enjoy the โ€œglampingโ€ experience with a deck, grill, and fire pit.

Also, itโ€™s pet-friendly!

$93/night | 2 guests | 2 beds
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Read More: Outdoor Fun in Charlotte

Modern Tiny House in the Trees (Durham)

a gray modern Tiny House in the Trees of Durham NC

Though itโ€™s only minutes from Duke University and Downtown Durham, this brand-new tiny home is nestled in the woods and gives the feeling of complete privacy.

The kitchen is stocked, the mattress is meant for a perfect nightโ€™s sleep, and youโ€™ll enjoy the view from the swing on the screened-in porch! In case you’d like to venture out, we can think of at least a few things to do in Durham for you!

Our favorites include the amazing hiking trails in Eno River State Park and digging into the city’s awesome restaurant scene.

$195/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Airbnbs in Durham

Read More: The Best Day Trips from Durham

The Tiniest Home in Raleigh

an off-white super small tiny house that's attached to a trailer an a fenced in backyard.

This tiny home in Raleigh was designed with the traveler in mind! Itโ€™s beautiful and well thought out, with a kitchenette, smart TV in the living room, and a movable ladder that provides access to the loft for sleeping.

Enjoy a back deck as well, and when you seek the excitement of our capital city, check out this guide covering things to do in Raleigh!

$146/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: Airbnbs in Raleigh

River & Twine (Rocky Mount)

the view of the living area from the loft in River and Twine near Rocky Mount

Of all the tiny homes NC has to offer, River & Twine is the only one you won’t find on Airbnb. However, you’ll find incredible tiny homes here, which everyone should experience!

River & Twine is located on the Rocky Mount Mills campus, where there are plenty of breweries, restaurants, and many more things to do just steps away.

Roost36 @ The Tiny House Farm (Winston-Salem)

a trailer/tiny house with a covered porch and exterior lighting

Stay at Roost36, the most famous tiny house NC has to offer, this timy home is featured in multiple publications and HGTVโ€™s House Hunters! Itโ€™s situated on a four-acre historic farm, and only minutes from downtown Winston-Salem, so you have the best of both worlds.

You’ll be near the city’s fun outdoor activities, its delicious restaurants, innovative breweries, and more!

Some of the amenities include a beautiful view, eco-friendly toiletries, a farm-style tub, Roku TV, and more!

$130/night | 4 guests | 3 beds
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Read More: The Best Things to Do in Hanging Rock State Park

Coastal Tiny Houses (in Eastern North Carolina)

Modern Beach Container Home #2 (Carolina Beach)

a blue container home with two porches and modern aesthetic

This tiny home in Carolina Beach is a container converted into something modern, spacious, and perfect for your beach or surf vacation. It has recently been featured in several national publications, so the word is definitely getting around!

It’s a short walk from the beach, a short drive from Carolina Beach State Park, and equipped with thoughtful finishing touches. Also, this stay is pet-friendly.

$113/night | 3 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: The Best Things to Do in Wilmington

Saltwood Cottage Outer Banks Tiny Beach House (Kitty Hawk)

the fence and rustic blue gate outside a white tiny house near the outer banks

This bright, modern, and fun tiny home on the Outer Banks is calling your name! For your use during your stay, youโ€™ll have access to bikes, kayaks, surfboards, a paddleboard, a yeti cooler, beach chairs, and an umbrella.

You can also enjoy an outdoor shower and patio with a grill, fire pit, and hammock.

$231/night | 2 guests | 1 bed
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Read More: 15 Outer Banks Towns to Make Your Perfect Beach Vacation

Which of These Tiny Houses in North Carolina Do You Love?

From the mountains to the coast, there are plenty of beautiful tiny home communities in North Carolina for you to make memories! We hope you fall in love with these properties.

Before we get to booking one, we’d love to hear from you.

If you were to choose, which of these tiny houses in North Carolina would be your first pick? Let us know in the comments section!

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