Airbnb offers a wide array of astonishing properties that go way beyond a typical place to stay. With Airbnb offering treehouses, pools, mountain houses, and even villas, the experience of staying at one is unforgettable. In this list we will help you find the most eccentric, crazy and creative Airbnbs in NC, here’s my ranking of the top 11 most crazy properties listed on Airbnb that will leave you thinking about staying there. It’s located approximately 10 minutes from downtown hillsborough.
This Airbnb is in the top 1% of houses based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. It is a 200 square foot tiny home on a private corner of 8-acres, It features Scandinavian-style details, two beds, a spacious porch, abundant natural light, a wood-fired hot tub, barrel sauna, cold plunge, and much more. Unfortunately kids arent allowed at this location but there are many amenities such as the cedar barrel sauna.
10. Atrium House – Spa Retreat
This Airbnb is in the top 5% of houses based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. It comes with an outdoor therapy hot tub, indoor/outdoor gas fireplace, and spacious two-person, walk-in shower. It is near Asheville and is about a 15 minute drive from Asheville, Biltmore, Hendersonville, Asheville Airport, as well as dozens of breweries.
9. The Dogwoods Upper at Vineyard Gap
This Airbnb is in the top 5% of houses based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. The upper unit offers panoramic views of mountains and forest, the unique retreat features three identical standalone homes, each offering complete privacy and comfort. Renters will have the entire home to themselves, including your own driveway and outdoor space, the shared outdoor area features a fire pit as well.
8. Latitude Adjustment by SoCharm | Waterfront Luxury
This house features high ceilings, beam-topped rooms, and a wall full of windows showing off all the outdoor amenities; including the brand new pool/spa, the expansive deck, an outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, fireplace, and fire pit. Inside there is chef’s kitchen with commercial grade appliances, a built-in coffee bar, and a kitchen island for additional seating. In the lower level there is a fully upgraded bar, second living room, and game room. It’s also only one minute from lake norman and has the option for a boat rental delivered to the dock.
7. Luxurious Secluded Romantic Treehouse with Hot Tub
This Airbnb is in the top 5% of houses based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. It is also 2020’s #1 Airbnb Most Wish-listed property in North Carolina. A swinging bridge welcomes you to a quiet, cozy home in the trees, surrounded by native Laurel and abundant hardwoods.The house is located on 14 acres, the location is 10 minutes to Black Mountain and 20 minutes to Asheville. The treehouse has luxury bedding, LED fireplace, full internet connection, cable tv, heat/air, microwave, cook top, and refrigerator as well as an outdoor shower with hot water and composting toilet, all located on the deck overlooking the forest.
6. The Glass Mansion w/Optional Boat Rental
This house also offers high ceilings, beam-topped rooms, and a wall full of windows showing off all the outdoor amenities; including the brand new pool/spa, the expansive deck, an outdoor kitchen, outdoor shower, fireplace, and fire pit. Inside there is chef’s kitchen with commercial grade appliances, a built-in coffee bar, and a kitchen island for additional seating. In the lower level there is a fully upgraded bar, second living room, and game room. It’s also 1 minute from lake norman and has the option for a boat rental delivered to the dock. Very similar to the other latitude adjustment Airbnb
The house features 2 separate sleeping quarters to give renters the ability to accommodate more friends and enjoy time together but also have private time at night. It also has all the amenities one would want for comfort in the main house with heat/ AC, TV, shower, and toilet. The bunk house also has TV/DVD, heat and AC. Come enjoy nature at its best. It was also voted best Airbnb 2024 in NC. The shower is an outdoor shower. It is located high up in the trees with the main house and is very private. It has very good water pressure and very hot water. Also, the hosts do not offer WIFI.
4. 5 private acres | Hot Tub | 21 min Asheville
This Airbnb is in the top 5% of houses based on ratings, reviews, and reliability. The Airbnb was renovated last year in 2024 and has 5 private acres at 2900 ft elevation. It has a Hot tub, gas fire table, and a Bubble Tent. The living area has a Wayfair leather couch, two comfy chairs, gas log fireplace, and fuzzy couch throws with a 50″ Smart TV. The house is also in nature so guests will have to share space with deer, bear, coyotes, snakes, fireflies, spiders, and ladybugs.
3. Luxurious Modernist Tree House
Built by a renowned modernist architect, the 2128 square foot home on 1.3 acres was crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Inside the home, you are nestled amongst the tree tops while being surprisingly close to restaurants, shopping, downtown Raleigh, Wake Med, UNC, Duke, and Research Triangle Park. It has an open floor plan with large walls of glass; two separate bedroom suites on the first and second floors, each with its own en suite bathroom, the back wall is almost entirely glass as well.
Lake Norman Getaway boasts a large open floor plan, perfect for larger groups and extended families. This home further benefits from expansive outdoor flex spaces. The 1100 sq. ft. main level covered deck is ideal for outdoor lounging and dining, together with another 1100 sq. ft. third level deck for sun lounging, and yet another 1100 sq. ft. lower level covered area with a hot tub, gaming and lounging. Internally, Getaway accommodates 17 guests. This elaborate 3-story residence was created to provide the finest luxury vacation experience currently available on Lake Norman. With fine lines of contemporary and modern architecture, this home does not disappoint. It is also 1 minute from Lake Norman with docks and a boat rental option but also 2 kayaks already there.
1. New Modern Waterfront Home w/ Saltwater Pool
One of the most loved homes on Airbnb, this property offers fourteen exquisitely designed bedrooms, all with private baths and balconies. The entire top floor features an open concept living space with floor to ceiling windows showcasing 360 degree views of the stunning area. Whether you’re lying on our bean bags (made out of recycled sails raced in Abu Dhabi), dining al fresco at a teak table that weighs nearly 500 pounds, or sitting indoors with perfect air conditioning, you and your group will feel right at home and yet also very well pampered. In the evenings, enjoy the fireplace while watching the most beautiful sunset you’ve ever imagined. The top floor has two living rooms, a dining room (with a working conference table that projects on a Samsung 65” tv and working outlets in the table itself), a long breakfast bar, a smaller breakfast bar area (with Miele built in coffee maker), commercial kitchen (ask about our private chef!), a huge screened in porch, huge decks, and a powder room. There is an icemaker and 4 dishwashers to ensure ease of operation. In addition, the property boasts a fitness centre (treadmill, elliptical, weight machine, and Peloton), yoga studio, ping pong table, foosball table, and two washing machines & dryers. There are multiple decks, outdoor seating areas, indoor seating areas, with all offering a great space to mingle. Outside, you will enjoy a huge lawn perfect for launching your kite, a private dock, and ample space to lay out and enjoy the waterfront views. In addition, there is a firepit to enjoy s’mores, a BBQ grill, an outdoor dining area, two outdoor showers, and private lockers to store your wet gear. Definitely takes first place out of all the crazy Airbnbs in NC. DECA Sophomore Askari Hussain agrees with me and also said “It is super spacious, looks very beautiful and the architecture is crazy.”
