Family-friendly vacation rentals in Yancey County

Burnsville Country Cottage

Country home can easily accommodate a large family or two small families. Three bedrooms that include 1 queen size bedroom with private master bath, 1 full size bedroom and 1 twin size bedroom with full guest bathroom. Fully equipped kitchen and dining room. Living area with TV, cable and wireless internet. Enclosed sun porch with gorgeous mountain views. Sit on the back deck and enjoy the peaceful stream. Five minutes from quaint downtown Burnsville and just 35 minutes from Asheville, NC.

Cabin w/Mountain & Sunset Views One Bedroom & Loft

Cabin/Tiny Home. Relax & enjoy amazing mtn. views, 200 acres of trails, woods, pastures, farm, & fields. HURRICANE HELENE: TRAILS ARE NOT COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE NOW DUE TO HELENE. Our trails & woods have been ravaged with 100's of trees down. Many trails are still not cleared. Our 1.5 mile upper ridge trail loop and one river trail are now open. Pastures and fields are mostly cleared and all areas around the cottage are completely cleared with amazing long range views of fields and mountains.

Creekside Celo Farmhouse

Tucked below Mt. Celo Knob, you can expect to enjoy spectacular views of the mountains, the sweet hum of the creek and our gardens. Come for a rustic, simple stay in our clean, light filled home! Located off Highway 80 on 5 acres near the Blue Ridge Parkway and surrounded by nearby hiking trails and the gorgeous Celo Knob and South Toe River. Closest towns are Burnsville (15 min) & Spruce Pine (20 min). Super close to Camp Celo, Mt Mitchell, Waterfall hikes, Penland, Arthur Morgan School.

Comfortable Tiny Home Close to Nature and Town

With full amenities and an open interior, this tiny home doesn't compromise on comfort! Located on a spacious 3 acre rural property, yet only one mile to downtown Burnsville (45 minutes to Asheville), this tiny home has everything you need as a base camp for your next adventure. Convenient to numerous nature activities for outdoor enthusiasts as well as many local shops and dining options. The covered front porch provides a great place to sip your morning coffee and watch the deer graze by.

Off Grid Tiny Home in Blue Ridge Mountains

Come have a micro adventure in our tiny home! 200 sq ft, off-grid, creekside mountain retreat on 28 acres in the Smoky Mountains. No electricity or plumbing: 'glamping' at its finest! A quiet retreat 30 minutes from Asheville, NC. At 3500 ft. in elevation, it's mild during summer days and cool at night. The dark sky’s of YanceyCounty make for amazing star viewing. Well-stocked with solar lanterns, wood for fire-making. Come unplug in this unique, comfortable space. Pets welcome for $25 fee.

Birch Burrow- Charming Tiny Cabin for Two

Book our **NEWLY RENOVATED** cabin and get access to 700+ acres of trails and woods. Birch Burrow is located on the beautiful property of High Pastures Christian Retreat Center in Burnsville, NC. We are minutes from quaint downtown Burnsville and all the conveniences you would need. Sit on the porch while listening to the creek or explore the nearby attractions such as waterfalls, hikes, state parks, fishing, and many more. Wifi Room available on property just a short walk from the cabin.

Surprisingly Spacious Tiny Home on our Mini Farm

Our tiny house is located on our 2 acre homestead, where we garden and raise chickens, ducks, heritage rabbits & Nigerian dwarf goats. Designed and built by us in 2016, our tiny house is surprisingly spacious, has a cozy modern cabin feel, features minimalist decor and plenty of amenities. Our tiny house is located… 35 mins from downtown Asheville 30 mins from the Blue Ridge Parkway 45 mins from Grandfather Mtn and other top tier hiking 25 mins from the A.T. 5 mins from Burnsville

Mountain Shack with friendly animals and a view!

Hey Y'all!, we are offering a small shack (which was scheduled to be a portion our Boy Barn). It's 10x12 feet, furnished with a daybed with two twin mattresses. There is a retro DVD TV, mini refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and hot plate. Up our driveway and behind our home, you have use of an outdoor half bath and internet access. Behind the shack you have a private bonfire, hammock deck, a composting toilet and a covered area with a clay grill in an outdoor cooking area.

Spring Escape with Animals, Gardens & Sunset Views

Ever have a moment where you just stop and breathe it all in? That’s what this hillside farm is for...especially in the spring. The hills turn green again, flowers bloom, and the whole farm feels alive. Wake up to misty mornings and birdsong with coffee in hand, spend your days wandering meeting the animals, and end it all with golden sunsets from the summer kitchen and a glass of wine by the fire. With space to just be... this is the reset you didn’t know you needed.

Private Mountain Cottage | Hot Tub + Fire Pit

Escape to a private mountain cottage with a hot tub overlooking peaceful mountain meadows—perfect for relaxing and recharging. Ideal for couples, families, or small groups looking for a peaceful getaway near Asheville. Enjoy a quiet, spacious setting with a wraparound porch, open yard, and everything you need to unwind. Located just 25 minutes outside of Asheville, while still feeling completely secluded.

Mountaintop Cabin - Stunning View!

Mountaintop privacy, yet only 5 miles to town. At nearly 4,000 Ft elevation, take advantage of the comfort, serenity and breathtaking views of this private, peaceful mountain cabin. Mild summer temps, the Blue Ridge Parkway is nearby, and Asheville is less than an hour away. Internet has finally been restored! Out for a year following Hurricane Helene has been rough, but it's back up and running.

The GOAT Retreat: Fainting Goats & Epic Views!

✨Welcome to Fainting Goat Mountain— aka the G.O.A.T! This fully renovated luxury mountaintop cabin sits on 2+ acres with stunning 270° long-range Blue Ridge views and its own herd of 14 adorable fainting goats overlooking the Cane River. Perfect for families, kids, and anyone seeking a unique, interactive mountain escape. Visit the goats—and yes, they sometimes “faint”!