The best Airbnb cabins in Atlanta

Neighborhood: East Point

A 1930s cabin, a double-sided fireplace and enough woodland outside to make you forget you’re near an airport... Mt Olive is basically summer camp with significantly better coffee. The two-bedroom cabin has a king bedroom, queen bedroom and two extra twin beds in the loft, plus a great room made for relaxing: put a record on, curl up by the fire, raid the games cupboard or settle in for a film on the 55-inch TV. There’s also a big back porch with a picnic table, seating and a gas grill, plus an outdoor fire pit for camp classic s'mores. And while it feels pleasingly removed from the city, downtown Atlanta is only about 20 minutes away.

Time Out tip: The upstairs loft is made for slow mornings, with a reading nook, books, puzzles and games.

Sleeps: 6 guests.

Perks: Two bedrooms plus loft, double-sided gas fireplace, outdoor fire pit, back porch, gas grill, fast Wi-Fi, record player, fully equipped kitchen, dedicated workspace and free driveway parking.

Price: From $630 for two nights. 

Neighborhood: East Atlanta Village

Forget your standard city break: this one has you sleeping in the trees, soaking in a private hot tub and potentially making friends with an emu. Archimedes’ Nest is a one-bedroom treehouse tucked among acres of gardens in East Atlanta Village, with a queen bedroom, reading nook and a full bathroom with a view. Two decks give you plenty of excuses to sit up in the treetops with a morning coffee or evening glass of wine, while the private hot tub is surrounded by the property's exotic birds and greenery. It’s wonderfully peaceful without feeling like you’ve disappeared into the wilderness entirely, as East Atlanta Village’s restaurants and nightlife are within walking distance.

Time Out tip: Give yourself time to wander the gardens rather than treating this as somewhere you just sleep. There are walking paths, water features, bamboo, art and plenty of wildlife, including emus, swans, peafowl and turkeys.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Private year-round hot tub, two decks, garden views, full kitchen, reading nook, fireplace, Wi-Fi, TV and free parking.

Price: From $560 for a night.

Neighborhood: Stockbridge

This storybook log cabin comes with a pool, hot tub, movie room and enough beds for 14. Spread across four bedrooms, the cabin has three king beds and a bunk room with eight beds, plus plenty of space for everyone to hang out. There’s a game room for some friendly competition, a movie room for when the group inevitably gives up on being active, and a screened porch, grill and fire pit for hanging out outdoors. 

Time Out tip: You’re surrounded by more than an acre of outdoor space, so there’s room to escape the group when needed. Panola Mountain State Park and Stone Mountain Park are both within driving distance, while downtown Atlanta is about 30 minutes away.

Sleeps: 14 guests.

Perks: Private pool, hot tub, fire pit, game room, movie room, screened porch, grill, four bedrooms, 11 beds, high-speed Wi-Fi, Smart TVs and free parking.

Price: From $3,000 for three nights.

Neighborhood: Stone Mountain

Forget roughing it: this treetop tent gives you the sounds of the forest, a queen bed, air conditioning and even a propane fireplace, all perched above a private lake on 46 wooded acres. French doors open onto the treetops, while the canvas walls let in the light and all the very soothing noises of nature. Down at the lake, kayaks, a canoe and paddle board are free to use, or you can just string up the hammock and do absolutely nothing. There’s also an outdoor hot-water shower and compost toilet, because apparently even glamping has to keep you humble.

Time Out tip: Bring some time for the lake. It’s just steps from the treehouse and comes with boats included, so you can spend the day paddling around before retreating back to the hammock.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Private lake access, kayaks, canoe and paddle board, hammock, queen bed, air conditioning, propane fireplace, outdoor hot-water shower, private patio, kitchen essentials, free parking and Wi-Fi/power for charging.

Price: From $340 for a night.

Neighborhood: East Atlanta

Sleeping 15 feet up in an 80-year-old bamboo forest is already pretty good. Doing it above a working rescue farm full of alpacas, llamas, chickens, dogs and cats? Much better. This tiny treehouse-cabin is a proper little treasure box, built from reclaimed architectural antiques and packed with stained glass, vintage finds, skylights and pine floors. There’s a queen bed in the loft, a swinging Bali bed for lounging and a covered porch for coffee while the alpacas wander around below. You’re still in the city, too, with East Atlanta Village’s bars and restaurants nearby.

Time Out tip: Bring a few baby organic carrots if you fancy making friends with the residents. The alpacas and llamas love them, and you can’t say you’ve stayed on a llama farm without making at least one furry acquaintance.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Queen memory-foam bed, bamboo forest, alpaca and llama farm, swinging Bali bed, covered treehouse porch, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, stained glass, private composting toilet, marble bathroom with walk-in shower and free parking.

Price: From $400 for a night.

Neighborhood: Summerhill

Fancy swapping the city skyline for chickens, flowers and a tiny house hidden behind rosemary and rose bushes? This little Summerhill stay sits on a working urban flower farm, with its own private courtyard and fire pit, plus a full bathroom, kitchenette and two double beds, one tucked up in the loft behind a ladder. Outside, there are blueberry bushes, fruit trees, herbs and flowers to admire, and the resident chickens are very much part of the deal. It’s peaceful enough to feel like you’ve escaped Atlanta entirely, but you’re still within walking distance of restaurants, breweries, coffee shops and Zoo Atlanta. Tiny house, big farm energy.

Time Out tip: The farm is at its most lively during the growing season, when you can enjoy the flowers and herbs and even collect a fresh egg or two. Just remember you’re visiting a working farm, so admire the growing areas rather than wandering through them.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Working flower farm, chickens, private courtyard, fire pit, loft bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette, memory-foam beds, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free parking.

Price: From $195 for a night.

Neighborhood: Old Fourth Ward

Forget booking a hotel in the middle of Atlanta: this little place gives you a king-size bed, private hot tub and a giant 125-year-old sycamore overhead (and literally growing through the floors), with key attractions practically on your doorstep. The cabin itself is tiny but very cute, with two hammocks, reading chairs and a cloud-soft bed tucked into the loft, while downstairs there’s a spa-like bathroom, fully stocked kitchenette and all the streaming services you could possibly need after a day in the city. Then there’s the two-person hot tub beneath the tree, which is frankly begging for a glass of something fizzy. It’s secluded enough to feel like a secret hideaway, but you can walk straight out to Atlanta’s restaurants, bars and attractions.

Time Out tip: Make the most of the location: Ponce City Market and Historic Fourth Ward Park are about five minutes away on foot, and the BeltLine is practically on the doorstep. Just be prepared for steep stairs and elevated outdoor walkways at the property.

Sleeps: 2 guests. 

Perks: King bed, private hot tub, two hammocks, spa-like bathroom, kitchenette, BeltLine access, fast Wi-Fi, streaming TV, private yard and free parking.

Price: From $490 for a night.

Neighborhood: Grant Park

A farmhouse in the middle of Atlanta sounds like an oxymoron, but this one pulls it off rather brilliantly. The cabin was pieced together from salvaged boards from a Civil War-era home, an old cotton mill and a two-room schoolhouse, then filled with 1940s metal kitchen cabinets, stained-glass windows, shiplap walls and a rusted tin roof that apparently sounds particularly lovely when it rains. There’s a king-size bed, full sofa bed and a little upstairs porch, while the dead-end location keeps things unusually peaceful for somewhere so close to the action. And when you do fancy leaving your tiny slice of rural Georgia behind, Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta, the BeltLine, cafés and restaurants are all within walking distance.

Time Out tip: Bring a lazy-morning breakfast to the vintage kitchen, then head out for a wander around Grant Park. Zoo Atlanta is about five minutes away on foot, so you can make a full day of it without touching the car.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Reclaimed-wood cottage, king bed, sofa bed, 1940s kitchen cabinets, stained-glass windows, tin roof, upstairs porch, full kitchen, washer/dryer, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and free parking.

Price: From $400 for two nights. 

Neighborhood: Magnum Manor

If your idea of a good city break involves doing absolutely nothing in a nice garden, this tiny house has your name all over it. The one-bedroom space is compact but comes with everything you need, including a kitchen, bathroom, sofa, TV and dedicated workspace, while the real draw is outside: there’s a private courtyard with plenty of greenery, seating, a fire pit and an outdoor kitchen. It’s in a quiet neighbourhood but still close enough to Atlanta’s attractions.

Time Out tip: Cascade Springs Nature Preserve is about a 15-minute walk away when you fancy swapping the garden chair for an actual walk.

Sleeps: 2 guests.

Perks: Private courtyard, fire pit, outdoor kitchen, outdoor seating, full kitchen, Wi-Fi, TV, air conditioning, washing machine, tumble dryer and free parking.

Price: From $540 for four nights. 

Neighborhood: East Atlanta

Proof that tiny doesn’t have to mean cramped: this modern little cabin has two proper bedrooms, a full bathroom and an open-plan kitchen and living area, all surrounded by trees. The upstairs loft is the star of the show, with big windows looking out into the greenery, while downstairs there’s another queen bedroom for anyone who’d rather not climb into bed. Outside, a fully fenced patio comes with a hammock, seating and a fire pit, making it very easy to spend an evening here doing nothing. 

Time Out tip: Glen Emerald Park is about a five-minute walk away, too, so you can get your nature fix without actually leaving Atlanta.

Sleeps: 4 guests.

Perks: Two queen bedrooms, treetop views, private fenced patio, fire pit, hammock, full kitchen, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV, washing machine, tumble dryer and free parking.

Price: From $540 for two nights.