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★ Delightful forest View Cabin with hot tub in Cairngorms ★

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A dining table set for four with a vase of dried flowers, a stone fireplace, and a scenic view of hills and trees through large windows.
A view through a window with a green chair, a book, and a cup on a bamboo table.
A bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside lamp, and a cup of coffee on a tray.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a sink, and a backsplash with green tiles. There are potted plants and a framed picture on the countertop.
A wooden deck with a table set for dining, a white door, and a window with a view of the surrounding area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Cairngorms National Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ballater, Scotland

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Ballater

Ballater is home to this cabin. Balmoral Castle and Knock Castle are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cairngorms National Park and Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowboarding and skiing.
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Map
Ballater, Scotland

Restaurants

  • ‪Miller's Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Keiller Lounge - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Bothy - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lochnagar Indian Brasserie - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Balmoral Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ★ Delightful forest View Cabin with hot tub in Cairngorms ★ pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at ★ Delightful forest View Cabin with hot tub in Cairngorms ★?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ★ Delightful forest View Cabin with hot tub in Cairngorms ★?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ★ Delightful forest View Cabin with hot tub in Cairngorms ★?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ★ Delightful forest View Cabin with hot tub in Cairngorms ★ located?

Situated in Ballater, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ballater Library, Victoria and Albert Halls and Ballater Golf Club. Knock Castle is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and comfortable stay. Wonderful experience for folks who want to experience The Highlands and feel close to the land!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute tiny home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thanks Rebekah! We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Best wishes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean cabin with nice views on a working farm. It was very close to town, which has restaurants and groceries. I had a full kitchen so you could cook and the hot tub was a nice touch because it had a great view of the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful review! We really appreciate it and hope to host you again some day soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny well built cabin

Enjoyed our little space in a great location. Everything about property was eco friendly as well as the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad to hear you had a pleasant stay, and we can’t wait to host you again on your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location Within Easy Walking to Ballater

We were surprised by how close this cabin was to Ballater- connected by a well-traveled and beautiful walking path. The cabin was neat, clean, and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2025
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed your time here, and your feedback encourages us to keep delivering the best. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

It was a great stay in the cabin in Ballater. The bed was very comfortable and the cabin had what I needed for my two night stay. I was just a single person staying so I didn’t need the loft but note it is quite a steep climb with a small opening so heed the description that it’s probably only good for children.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spot

Small but lovely property. Upper bunk is tight so would suggest suitable only for children
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tiny house

The view was beautiful. The house very clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2025
We're so grateful for your fantastic review! It’s always a joy to know our guests had a great experience. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a quiet break

Booked for a few nights away with our 2 dogs, clean, warm and plenty of space to sit and eat evening meals and separate access paths between houses meant there was no one walking past the front so our dogs could relax
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2022
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We really appreciate it! We are so pleased to know you found the cabin clean, warm and spacious for you and your furry friends! We would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, well equipped cabin. Insane views and nice facilities. Helpful hosts. The only slight issue was that the raised bed could have been slightly cleaner as there were some crumbs around the bed. But all around lovely stay and we would reccomend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We have notified our cleaning team about the crumbs. We're so glad to hear you had a pleasant stay, and we can’t wait to host you again on your next visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay!

It was a delightful, beautiful, clean little eco cabin. We enjoyed our stay and Keira made sure all of our questions were answered quickly. We loved the town of Ballater with several really good restaurants. We plan on returning. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and cosy stay! Great Philosophy!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! The children‘s bed was a bit small for our two teenagers of 1.85m, but still: we wouldn‘t have wanted to miss this stay. We went trekking, jogging and enjoyed the hot tub, the blooming garden and the gorgeous weather. We were always outside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2024
We are delighted you enjoyed your stay! It sounds like you thoroughly took advantage of what the area has to offer. We hope we can host you again in the future! Thank you for taking the time to write your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cairngorms retreat

Beautiful cabin in idyllic Cairngorms setting! Stayed with my husband and two young children, who enjoyed climbing the ladder up to their treehouse bed, and our family dog. Perfect size and set-up for us. Conveniently located near the lovely town of Ballater and on the doorstep of stunning scenic walks. Wish we’d stayed longer than one night - we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed your time here, and your feedback encourages us to keep delivering the best. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quirky little cabin.

Warm, cosy cabin with good eco credentials. The space was compact + although we did manage to fit in the small space to the upper bed, this would not be easy if you were a large person.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2022
Thank you Ish, for your lovely review! Thank you very much for the feedback about the loft bed. We have updated our description to help future guests understand the layout of the cabin. We've tried to create a lovely cozy cabin for families, outdoor adventurers and romantic getaways. Thank you again for your review and we hope to host you again someday in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cabin and location

Our stay in the cabin was absolutely brilliant …the cabin itself has everything you need for a short stay …it had private outdoor seating …bed was comfy …a wee kitchenette which had everything you need …a shower room …the cabin was clean and has been well thought out …there’s also a hot tub which is shared between 3 cabins …I think we were the only ones to use it …it’s a short trip into Ballater if you need anything …the trails are all on the doorstep …we took our bikes so we could explore further but to be honest we didn’t get too far as we didn’t finish what was around us …we will definitely go back to that cabins …also the host was quick on getting back to you if anything was needed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2024
Thank you so much for you incredible review! We would absolutely love to have you stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable eco tiny house/cabin

The cabin was amazingly beautiful. The decor was very very nice. Everything was very clean and the views were beautiful. First thing I did was take pictures of the cabin to send home. They know How much I wanted to stay in one. I did walk the seven bridge walk I’d sat halfway, also a wonderful scenic walk where I was able to get some fabulous pictures. When I took the walk outside the cabin I was amazed to see rabbits running everywhere. I was like a cartoon, most enjoyable. I did meet up with Karl and he was very helpful and answered all my questions. I can recommend the visiting center and they have an eatery there also. The people were pleasant and helpful too. So glad I had this experience and thank you to Karl for the wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2023
Thank you so much for this fabulous review Theresa! We really appreciate you taking the time and effort to write it. We are so delighted you enjoyed the cabin and surrounding areas. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a last minute booking for a quick family getaway and what a find! Arrival was easy, parking on site, enclosed space and park for the kids to run free and away from any cars or danger. The kids loved the swings. They attempted to climb the ‘climbing wall’ on our cabin but quickly learned it was purely decorative ( although they gave it a good go!) The hot tub was the best part, we used it on both days. Even in the snow on the first day which was magical for the kids! The cabin was cosy, really solid, really comfortable. It had everything we needed and decent sized fridge which was great as we brought pizzas for the pizza oven, snacks and nibbles and of course beer and wine to keep chilled. I was glad it could hold all of our food for a family of 4. Pizza oven was so good that we used it both nights as the pizza just tasted amazing in a wood fired oven! My husband loved using the wood fire and we also lit a fire pit. We used this on both nights. On our last night we toasted marshmallows and made s’mores of course. We walked from our cabin along the river and into Ballater. Which was enjoyable for our 7 and 9 year old, especially seeing the local wildlife and farm near by. We can’t wait to come back in the summer for a paddle in the water. Ballater had lots to offer. Great breakfast cafes, lunch options, as well as dinner. The coop is the main shop to pick up extras. Be sure to bring matches or a lighter for the fire pit and pizza oven! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique rural getaway

Difficult to find property but owners gave good directions unique little getaway in the countryside with beautiful scenery. Very clean inside accommodation and finished to a high standard. Eco friendly. Dog friendly. Suitable for those who want to experience eco living. Main room consists of double bed and small kitchen. No microwave or TV. Shower room beautiful but difficulties obtaining hot water. There is a steep ladder up to a small alcove with a 3/4 size mattress and sky light. Need to be fit and slim to get in and out. Mattress was uncomfortable but when lay on top of quilt with own blanket was adequate. Would be cold in middle of winter. However small radiator provided which gives off adequate heat. Suitable for those who want to only use accommodation as base to sleep to explore the cairngorm countryside. Owners friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2022
Thank you Audrey for your review! We really appreciate this feedback. As we are a brand new property we are always looking for ways we can improve. We have updated our description to help future guests understand the layout of the cabin. We've tried to create a lovely cozy cabin for families, outdoor adventurers and romantic getaways. We are always available if any of our guests require anything to make their stay more comfortable or enjoyable. We have created a welcome book with useful instructions and tips on using the eco shower and hot water and as mentioned we are always available to assist. We are so glad to hear you found our cabin to be a unique stay in the countryside and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay with delightful hosts

Had such a relaxing experience at the hut. I even got rescued from being stuck in the snow and the hosts were always willing to chat. Great wee development in a lovely part of the world. 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 March 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to have had you stay! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 December 2025
Thank you for your review! We really appreciate it!
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