11 Best Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Candler, NC - Updated 2024

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Candler may not have made it to your list of travel destinations this year, but there’ no reason not to include it today! This is the perfect place for some quiet exploration. It is near the bigger and bustling Asheville. You can also take a tour of Biltmore Estate, known as the “American Castle.” Don’t leave Candler without trying out Kim & Donavan’s Highway 151 Restaurant’s fried chicken and Miami Restaurant’s famous breakfast meals. Of course, complete your travel by booking in any of these lovely accommodations. Each has a distinct look and feel that will make your vacation truly worthwhile. Check out our suggestions for the 11 best Airbnbs in Candler, NC and book one today!

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 02, 2024.

1. Cozy house near Asheville (from USD 49)

This tiny house lives up to its name, but wait until you get to experience what’s inside. It is fully equipped with a propane fireplace, a full bath, sleeping loft, couch/bed, full kitchen, gas stove, closet, and foldable desk. It is very easy to notice the unique touches that are put into making this home, such as the handmade cutting board countertops, custom stainless shower walls, a whole house water filter system, organic beds, linens, and a beautiful reclaimed wood all around. One guest puts it well: “All the amenities you could want, but so compactly and neatly executed.”

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
10.88 km (6.8 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
769 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Tiny home 1 Bed 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the couch and bed each fit one person
the one fan i could barely feel
they have a powerful heater a fan and plenty in the kitchen for anything you’d want to make
has all kitchen supplies loved the coffee treat in the morning
i loved the tiny surprises (iron iron board mini dice)
Cleanliness:
everything was very clean and organized
defiantly stay here great communication nice and clean throughout
was clean and had everything we needed
rhodes’ place was super clean with adorable touches and his communication was prompt would absolutely stay here again
the house was adorable clean and a great experience
Host:
the host was also quick to respond and checked in on us to make sure we were set
rhodes is an amazing host
awesome and secluded property w/ a good and helpful host
rhodes is an amazing host she has thought of every little detail
the host was incredibly helpful offering recommendations for allergy friendly restaurants in the area
Location:
very cute house located close to downtown asheville
great place in a good location near downtown area
the location is also ideal if you want to see asheville- just 10 minutes from downtown
location is great getting in and out of asheville
the location is so quiet and peaceful and i slept perfectly
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2. The Cottage at Maple Hill (from USD 81)

This cottage will give you a country vibe, as it is beautifully located in a country setting where farm animals and the view of hot air balloons are not rare. Enjoy an open-plan cottage furnished with a decent kitchen with dining ware and a kitchen table. There is also a comfy living area where you can have your afternoon coffee. The queen-sized bed is exactly what you need after a long day of the tour. Large windows are on every wall, letting in some natural light (or use the blackout curtains if you like your place dimmer.) Breathe in some fresh, and cool mountain air by opening the windows on some days. This rental is just 12 minutes from downtown Asheville or the Biltmore Estate, which is one of the best things to do in Candler.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
9.55 km (6.0 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
442 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire guesthouse 1 Bed 2 Guests 0 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed was comfortable the heater worked well and the coffee was well-stocked
you will be pleased with the comfortable cottage and mountain views
jones place was very cozy with beautiful views
ac worked perfectly and nice spacious bathroom and shower
the cottage was very clean and cozy with a great view of the farm
Cleanliness:
very clean and inviting
it was very clean and well kept
it’s clean comfy and well furnished
clean comfy and welcoming
our place was clean and very charming
Host:
and the host is a lovely person
sweet hosts couldn’t have asked for better
the hosts were very friendly as was the resident cat lucky
felt right at home very friendly but still gave us plenty of privacy
Location:
cute cottage close to i-40
close to the fun areas but far enough away to enjoy nature
nice country location that is an easy drive to asheville
private country location but easy to get to downtown
what a sweet place great location 10 mins from anything we wanted to see
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3. Big, cozy mountain home (from USD 140)

If you like what you see in the photos, you’ll even be more amazed when you step inside this house yourself. It welcomes families or group of friends that are no more than six persons. The interiors are elegantly designed with colors that are refreshing to look at and windows that let in ample natural light. It has an open living room, a fully equipped kitchen and dining space, a theatre room, and a spacious fire pit at the backyard for some celebratory events at night. The house is less than 9 miles (14.48km) away from downtown Asheville and at the same time, have access to the magnificent front range mountains. There’s nothing more you can ask for, inside or outside of this accommodation!

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
9.14 km (5.7 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
90 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 2 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we really enjoyed the downstairs entertainment area the couches/chairs were so comfortable
the home had many personal touches with a great common space kitchen deck and super comfy beds
all of the furniture in the home is of very high quality including the comfortable beds
the living room was super comfortable with large over sized couches throughout and a huge flat screen tv
we honestly stayed in the theater room most of the time
Cleanliness:
excellent communication and the house was super clean
decor and cleanliness were great
emily’s house was very clean & neat
super clean comfy beds perfect kitchen and dining area
the house was beautiful and freshly cleaned when we arrived
Host:
emily was a wonderful host
the host was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had
she was very helpful prior to our arrival answering questions and providing suggestions about asheville
emily was really kind and quickly replied to any concerns that we had
emily was so responsive with our questions and was so eager to offer suggestions would definitely stay again
Location:
the neighborhood was very cute and quiet
nice little house in a good location
everything was great great location to anything asheville
optimum location (only 15 minutes from downtown the biltmore estate and the outlets) and a very nice neighborhood
beautiful home in a quiet location
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4. Spacious Asheville home in a peaceful neighborhood (from USD 150)

This lovely house will make you feel relaxed with its natural beauty: neat interiors, spacious floor plan, classic wood furniture, and refreshing garden. It’s a two-bedroom house with a fenced yard, located near the mountains and many of Asheville’s finest restaurants. It is one of the best places to rent in Candler, NC for families and couples since it offers privacy and a ‘getaway’ feel. Personal touches such as artworks from the owner’s travels in Asia are found around the house. Guest traveling with kids are also provided with children’s dinnerware and some child safety locks and outlet covers.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
10.43 km (6.5 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
401 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 2 Beds 6 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
we enjoyed the jacuzzi and the tv was conveniently set up w a netflix account
i enjoyed having enough clean towels toilet paper soap and a washer/dryer just in case
Cleanliness:
sparkling clean easy check-in and excellent communication
very beautiful and clean home
everything was beautifully clean and well appointed
very well decorated and very clean
the house is very clean and decorated shabby chic
Host:
beth was a wonderful host
this place was amazing both hosts were incredibly quick with responses and provided us with everything we needed
she was very responsive and accommodating for our stay
the hosts really make sure everything is taken care of and well communicated
this place was amazing the hosts were very gracious and easy to communicate with
Location:
the location was great
ideal location super cute house perfect experience
great place to stay great location
great location to hiking downtown and airport
it was such a cute and comfortable place
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5. "Happy Days" cabin (from USD 8610)

Happy Days cabin is indeed that place that will remind you of happy days because it is relaxing, refreshing, and hip. Owned by super hosts Larry and Gay, this cabin is tucked in the Hominy Valley area of Candler. Plenty of activities await guests like kayaking, fishing and sightseeing. You can also access some of the best hiking or trekking spots in Asheville from here or just chill out at this home with Jukebox music playing in the background. Don’t worry, there’s a guidebook available for the guests if you’re looking for something fun to do around Asheville and Candler.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
7.92 km (5.0 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
206 reviews   Wifi Available
Entire chalet 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
cabin is very cozy with beautiful decorations
kitchen clean up was a challenge with the tiny sink so plan ahead
very well-equipped quiet comfortable cabin
Cleanliness:
everything was very clean and cozy
it was very clean an cozy
so very clean and comfortable
linens and towels were readily available and actually smelled clean
the cabin was clean and spacious
Host:
roger is a great host and very helpful
roger was very responsive and left welcome treats for us upon arrival
ours hosts couldn’t have been lovelier bring us fresh baked goods every few days
cabin was as described with easy check in/out lots of recommendations and good communication with the host
everything and more from these amazing hosts it would be silly to stay anywhere else will be back
Location:
close to all attractions
the location was great very easy to find
nice place for a weekend getaway about a 15 min drive from downtown asheville
nice quaint cabin very close to downtown asheville and other surrounding areas
great place and so cute and cozy
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6. Affordable, cozy mobile home near Asheville (from USD 165)

A great, value for money mobile home that will give you more than what you paid for. It sits right on a dead end road, so if you like the idea of seclusion and peaceful retreat, this home is a top choice. You’ll also find it near restaurants, grocery stores, breweries, Blue Ridge Parkway, National Forests, The Biltmore, Brevard, Cherokee and many more. It can accommodate up to six guests — and you can still freely move around even if you’ve reached that number. Plus, the house has two decks offering an amazing mountain views! The rear deck can sit up to six people with tables and chairs provided. Enjoy an indoor slash outdoor rolled into one when you book this place!

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
11.1 km (6.9 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
68 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 3 Beds 6 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 6

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice deck out back cable and wifi work w/o issues
a/c worked great
place was described well beds are comfortable extra blankets were available
would be comfortable for a group of 6
you enter a large kitchen with 4-person dining area with nice w/d closet
Cleanliness:
everything was clean and neat
very clean and comfortable home
affordable comfortable clean and quiet
clean comfortable and economical as described
there were fresh clean towels in the bathrooms waiting for us
Host:
the hosts are great people
really enjoyed our stay mary is a wonderful greeter for owners
the area is lovely and the hosts provided wonderful tips and suggestions for the area
the owner matt was very helpful to us when we had car issues
the park manager mary was very welcoming and kind and always available to help with anything we needed
Location:
the location is great because it's not far from downtown and it's fairly close to excellent hiking
downtown asheville is quite close (about 20 minutes) and easy to drive to
the only down side is location - we wish it was a bit closer to downtown asheville
matt's place was neat and located only 25 min away from all the attractions
nice and quiet secluded location
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7. Barn room overlooking farm and mountain views

Have you ever experienced waking up to a stunning view of nature? This private farmhouse is the answer. The room you’ll stay in is furnished with full bed/linens, glider chair/ottoman, TV with DVDs, and all the essentials you need. Aside from these, you’ll get extra perks by sharing with the owners their very own vegetable farm that is sure to make your mornings lovelier. It’s just a couple of minutes away from Asheville Regional Airport and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Groceries and other stores for your daily needs are nearby, too.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
7.49 km (4.7 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
378 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Private room in barn 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the a/c worked great
the views of the mountains from my room was incredible chris’s wife was amazing and very lovely
next time will stay in the tree house very cozy and incorporates the live trees so beautifully
i stayed in the barn in a simple no frills room with a very comfortable bed
the room was nice and comfortable
Cleanliness:
nice clean apt above the barn
communal bathroom was kept clean and had an outdoor shower and toilet so there was always one available
the room was comfortable and clean
had to bundle up to use the bathroom since it was separate but it was clean and tidy
cleanliness was actually better than what i was expecting after reading the description
Host:
host was very pleasant
sidney was a wonderful host
sidney is a wonderful host
sidney was a great host
sidney was a great host
Location:
gorgeous place in a great location
great little get-away close to downtown
a perfect spot to relax and great location
this is a wonderful place to get away from all the noise of city life
interesting place being on a working farm
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8. Charming caboose, 15 minutes from Asheville

This unique home traces back its origin in 1947 and was renovated to become the urban caboose it is today. It’s your regular home inside, with a queen-size bed, a bistro dining set, comfy couch that pulls out into a full-size bed, a full kitchen, large jetted tub, a glassed stand-up shower, and many charming touches you wouldn’t find elsewhere. Enjoy the outdoors by staying on the deck with a large umbrella and a two-seater bistro set. The bathroom has a large jetted tub and a walk-in shower provided with shampoo, body wash, hand soap, and towels.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
10.2 km (6.4 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
244 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Train 1 Bed 3 Guests 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 3

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bathroom and tub are amazing little touches like having coffee shampoo kitchen wear a roku etc
the caboose is beautifully decorated with all needed amenities and a beautiful bathroom
the bathroom was extra large which was a special treat
the bathroom was huge and the jacuzzi tub was incredible
charming and cozy and quiet we appreciated such a calming and adorable place to stay
Cleanliness:
the place is clean and fun
everything was super clean and well organized
this place was incredibly clean
clean with everything you will need
the place was clean and had everything we needed
Host:
the check-in process was seamless and helpful recommendations were provided for the area
host was fantastic with communication
the host made check in/out easy and had great recommendations of where to go and what to do
amazing place great host couldn’t have asked for a better weekend away
we loved the place and shawndra was an excellent host
Location:
the location was great
great location for hiking and access to downtown asheville
best trip ever it’s a train caboose location was great close to downtown but not too close
the location was great and easy to find
highly recommend it was super cute and unique close to everything from the city to hiking adventures
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9. Stone cottage garden homestay

This charming home is surrounded by a beautiful garden with rare trees and shrubs, flowers, and fresh vegetables. Renovations were recently made to make it more comfortable for guests. The living room has a wood-burning stove for late-night chat or afternoon siesta, and your room is ready with fresh air-dried sheets, hangers, and a stable Wifi connection. This easy rental in Candler is yours to explore — you may use the public rooms, outdoor seating area, garden, kitchen, or even pull weeds if you like to! This place will remind you of your grandmother’s house — laidback and cozy.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
10.34 km (6.5 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
263 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the room was perfect and the house and kathleen were very accommodating
kathleen had a cozy comfortable room with a thoughtful setup for sharing common spaces like the kitchen and bathroom
things were well-kept and comfortable
we had a great stay with kathleen the house is very cute and so is the private room
the room was beautiful and it had a very welcoming feeling
Cleanliness:
the place was clean and cozy
clean comfortable and visually memorable
extremely clean with lovely landscape
the bedroom and bathroom were very clean and spacious
very comfortable clean and relaxing
Host:
you were a wonderful host
great hosts with lots of wonderful suggestions
she was very hospitable and her home is beautiful
kathleen was a great host
this home is lovely & kathleen is great host
Location:
close to asheville great place to stay
close to ashville 15 minutes and a great value
it is close to downtown asheville yet it is quaint and peaceful
we were in search of a place close safe & relatively affordable and needed something asap
kathleen ' s home is in the perfect location
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10. Comfy home, centrally located

This listing is given 5 stars by many of its guests because of its central location, peaceful neighborhood, and clean and comfy room. If you want a single bedroom for rent in Candler, NC, then this is the best option for you. It has a queen-size bed good for two guests and offers all the comforts of home. It is equipped with a 32’ inch TV, free Wifi, and some personal touches like beautiful succulents placed above your bed’s headboard. You’ll find your room well-stocked with toothbrushes, toothpaste, towel, a hairdryer, haircutting tools and more. The house has a kitchen, laundry, living area, a backyard, and not to mention a friendly, accommodating host who will make your stay hassle-free.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
8.54 km (5.4 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
150 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the mattress was very comfortable i would stay here again
the room is accurately shown in photos and their home is beautiful
:) the room is on the 2nd floor with about 14 stairs up
iryna is very kind and courteous and made our stay very comfortable
iryna’s place was very comfortable
Cleanliness:
clean and quite place
clean home comfortable bed
very clean room with private bath
very clean and nice play to stay
the accommodation was very clean comfy
Host:
very lovely hosts
the host was very responsive and provided us with everything we needed
a fantastic host with care and concern for their guests
they were very welcoming and friendly
i'd wholeheartedly recommend this host to anyone
Location:
wonderful location only a 10 min drive to everything downtown asheville
the house and location were perfect
location is great and is slightly more than 15 min to downtown
location wise it is 15min from asheville
her place is an easy drive from downtown asheville
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11. Beautiful home with a pool

Book this gorgeous home in Candler that can accommodate up to 10 guests, making it the ideal vacation home for those traveling with friends and family. Located in a peaceful neighborhood, guests will have the entire house to themselves, including access to an in-ground, seasonal pool, landscaped gardens, a hot tub and a poolside cabana. Inside, there is a well-appointed living room, a modern kitchen and dining area, spacious bedrooms and elegant bathrooms. Several rooms in the house offer stunning mountain views. This pet-friendly accommodation is just a 20-minute drive away from the center of Asheville.

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Candler, North Carolina, United States
11.8 km (7.4 mi) from The North Carolina Arboretum
Entire house 5 Beds 5 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms

Candler will find you

Despite its humble beginnings and quiet tourism, Candler is still a favorite getaway for many. It offers a peaceful space, warmth from the locals, and an opportunity to enjoy nature in its rarest form. I guess the same is true when you look at the houses on this list. They speak of pure natural beauty, oozing with personal touches, and sincere hosts that know exactly what ‘accommodation’ is all about. You can never feel lost in Candler.

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Carmela Ann Santos is a freelance writer and a licensed teacher from the Philippines. Her top destinations would include any place with a clear view of cloud formations and peaceful waters. She...Read more

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