Pet-friendly vacation rentals in McDowell County

Three Peaks Retreat

Your home base to explore the area’s many trails & waterfalls! This historic home is minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway. Enjoy a spacious bedroom with a king-size Nectar mattress and a luxurious bathroom. Attached is a kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, and fridge/freezer. Savor your favorite beverage from the breakfast nook with picture window that overlooks the meadows. Private entrance, fenced yard with table. 5 acre property with pond and wildlife. Breakfast foods provided & Laundry

Cozy Cabin on 4 acres - By I-40, King Bed, Loft

"Old Fort Tiny Cabin" is a gorgeous 399 sq ft cabin nestled on 4 rural acres & close to downtown Old Fort! 2 BR/ 1 BATH 4 acres Front Deck Fenced Yard Outdoor Grilling & Seating Fire Pit Fully Equipped Kitchen Smart TV in Loft & Bedroom Video Games Fast Wi-Fi Near Pisgah National Forest for Hiking & Biking Washer/Dryer Dog Friendly EV charging 1.5 miles away Located a few miles from restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops & craft breweries. 25 minutes to Asheville 15 minutes to Black Mtn

Charming Creekside Cabin

This charming, rustic cabin is nestled amongst lush mountain laurel providing a very private and secluded atmosphere. Take in the sights and sounds of nature from the generous wrap around porch which overlooks the babbling brook and mossy rocks below. A chance to unwind and unplug while being surrounded by nature. This creekside cabin is located on 24 wooded acres, we invite you to get outside and explore the private hiking trails, mountain views and creeks this special place has to offer.

A BEARY RELAXING Cabin

A BEARY RELAXING Cabin is located in the mountains of Spruce Pine, NC. There isn’t a coffee shop on every corner, just a slower pace that we all need. Only 10 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway with Beautiful Overlooks and Hiking.. A BEARY RELAXING Cabin is located a 1/2 mile from the Toe River for fishing and kayaking. The Penland School of Crafts is 3 miles away and the beauty of the campus can not be beat. We are halfway between Boone and Asheville for all that these two towns offer.

April's Treetop Dome • Blue Ridge Views, Waterfall

Stuck in the city hustle? Breathe deeper in mountain air at the edge of Pisgah National Forest. NEW private outhouse (2025). Hike 3 scenic waterfall trails nearby, or sip hot coffee from your king bed with a view of the Black Mountains. Center yourselves on our custom elevated deck overlooking national forest. Secluded, but only 5 mins from Walmart for supplies. PLEASE NOTE (1) This is a fully off-grid experience (2) Winter campers, bundle up for cold nights. Read all info below!

Adventure Basecamp in Linville Gorge

Come stay minutes away from the beautiful Linville Gorge. This area has everything from amazing hiking, mountain biking, climbing, skiing, snowtubing, to just enjoying the breathtaking scenery. This is a one bedroom guest house separate from the main house located in the neighborhood of Gingercake Acres with an amazing view throughout the space. There is also a bonus room with a futon. Enjoy sitting on the deck and enjoying a view of the mountains and a spectacular sunrise.

Secluded/Hot tub/Fast Wifi/Mountain View

"Bear's-Eye View" Nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, at just over 3,000 feet elevation, you will find our private 3br/2.5ba cabin, with year-round long range mountain views. There are no neighbors in sight from the cabin, yet you are only a few minutes away from a convenient grocery location (Walmart - 3.7mi). The quaint downtown of Spruce Pine is 5 miles away, and we are just 10 minutes off the Blue Ridge Parkway (milepost 331). High speed Internet

Elevated Escape|Treehouse+Hot Tub+Hiking/Falls

⭐️ Brand New Treehouse suspended 16 ft high ⭐️Swinging Bridge ⭐️ Breathtaking Mountain View ⭐️Onsite half mile hike to Waterfall ⭐️Hot Tub on deck with View ⭐️Close to Asheville and Black Mountain ⭐️Hiking/Creek access on site ⭐️ 90 acres backed up to Pisgah Nat’l Forest ⭐️Small petting farm with goats, donkey on site ⭐️Marion recently voted #1 area to purchase vacation property by Travel & Leisure ⭐️ Black-out Shades on all windows and doors

Tiny Creekside- A Couples Retreat

Discover a modern and eclectic couples retreat at Tiny Creekside. Unwind from the day to day grind and reconnect with nature in this 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental tucked away in Western North Carolina. This is the perfect home base for all your WNC adventures. Quick access to lots of hiking and biking trails. Plenty of activities, restaurants and sights a short drive away. Dog friendly with no pet fee!

Deep Woods Studio

Enjoy our peaceful ground-level apartment. My house is located just outside of town in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. You can visit Lake James or the riverside Greenway, but you will get plenty of nature right in the yard. I love feeding the birds and other critters so you will see bluejays, cardinals, squirrels, deer, and one very fat groundhog.

Comfy Cabin Home Base for Outdoor Adventuring

Our place is close to Burnsville, Roan Mountain, Mt. Mitchell, Penland School of Crafts, Blue Ridge Parkway and the North Toe River. You’ll love it because it's cozy & clean and close to great road and mountain biking, hiking, rafting, ice cream. Our place is good for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets).

Secluded Cabin ON Creek-Lake James/Linville Gorge

The “Upper Creek Cabin” is a Forest Oasis set apart from all others! Truly a Unique Space secluded deep in the woods connecting directly to Pisgah Nat’l Forest and perched right ON the beautiful Paddy’s Creek! The property is at the base of the Linville Gorge and only minutes from scenic Lake James.