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Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views

Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views

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Property grounds
It's a secluded, peaceful, and adventurous place  at night under the stars
You simply can't beat soaking up this view in the Hot Tub!
Our boys daring each other at the secret swimming hole.  We'll share directions.
Living area

Overview of Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 437 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Topton, NC
  • Popular LocationNantahala Lake5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLakes End Marina16 min drive
  • Popular LocationAppalachian Rivers Raft Company31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views

We can't adequately describe how peaceful it is to soak in the Hot Tub on the deck of our little Tiny Home Log Cabin and listen to the birds and the wind rustle through the trees, while watching the sun set turn the sky pink and purple over the Smokey Mountains. Not having cell reception or wifi allows our guests to truly "disconnect in order to reconnect" with their loved ones. With the Nantahala National Forest literally as our back yard, this little log cabin is the perfect secluded nature getaway! After getting one of the best night’s sleep you've ever had in our pillow top bed, you'll have the energy to go Hiking, Fly Fishing and White Water Rafting on the Nantahala River, or Water Skiing on the glassy waters of the Nantahala Lake. Hikers will love the easy access to the Appalachian and Bartram Trails as well as discovering a secret Swimming Hole and Cliff Diving oasis. Other local activities also include mountain biking, kayaking, hunting, golfing, swimming, sight-seeing, and more. Our guests are also welcome to use our kayaks and canoe to explore Nantahala Lake! And when it rains, we've got some DVD’s and games at the cabin to enjoy.

The cabin is stocked with everything you'd have at your own kitchen, including a coffee pot, basic spices, and a propane grill on the deck (propane provided). The quaint little towns of Andrews and Murphy are just a short drive away if you don’t want to cook your own meals, or if you forget your favorite fishing lure. While you're welcome to scour the woods around the cabin for firewood to enjoy at the brick firepit - you're not going on vacation to become a lumberjack - so we recommend you pick up a bundle of dry wood at the Ingles Grocery store in Andrews on your way to the cabin.

Our amazing guests continually tell us how peaceful and therapeutic it is to stay at our cabin. They mention having great plans to visit touristic attractions and outdoor adventures - but are so lured by the peace and beauty of the surroundings of the cabin and the hot tub that they end up spending most the day kicked back on the deck enjoying the view or sitting around the fire pit fascinated by the stars that illuminate the night sky.

NOTE: While mountain roads are sometimes steep and curvy they are well maintained paved roads and completely accessible all the way to our driveway. From there, we have gone to great lengths to make the cabin as accessible as possible, but our GRAVEL driveway is EXTREMELY steep. Therefore, we REQUIRE all guests to either have 4WD or AWD vehicles in order to drive up the driveway! If you don’t have such a vehicle, not to worry, you will enjoy the adventure of parking at the bottom and hiking up. This is a typical request for mountain cabins and not an unreasonable expectation, unless you're unwilling to hike our 800 ft. driveway. NOTE: IF YOU CHOOSE TO IGNORE THIS WARNING, YOU WILL PAY FOR THE DAMAGES TO THE DRIVEWAY AND YOUR VEHICLE, BECAUSE YOU WILL GET STUCK!

Renting Online: If you're reading this then you're ahead of the game when it comes to online renting. We have tried to make the process as simple as possible. Feel free to call us at any time if you have any questions about the process. If you're ready - just continue with the INSTANT BOOKING option. Once we have received confirmation of the payment you will receive a detailed set of directions to the cabin which also include the 'key box code' for entry into the cabin and a VERY detailed guide to all of our favorite activities in the area.

Final note: This cabin is REMOTE by US standards - so be prepared for no cell service, no TV, no WIFI, and no one bothering you! It's the way a vacation should be!!!

Property manager

Mike Henrie

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
No pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you don't have a 4x4 or AWD vehicle you must park at the bottom and HIKE the last 800 feet of our extremely steep gravel mountain driveway.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Lake. Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk
  • Nantahala Lake - 5 min drive
  • Lakes End Marina - 16 min drive
  • Nantahala River - 25 min drive
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakes End Marina - 16 min drive
  • Lakes End Roofing - 16 min drive
  • Fire Ant Grill - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smawlie: A Secluded Tiny Home Log Cabin w/ HOT TUB + Amazing Mountain Views located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Nantahala Lake. Lakes End Marina and Andrews Recreation Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful!
Truly a wonderful property and little house to get away from everything and enjoy some peace and quiet! Would come back here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Escape From Society
Cannot put into words how accommodating the host was and how quickly they responded. The driveway was no joke and must be treated with respect. The cabin is better than you can imagine and it’s 20 minutes to the closest cell service. This will be our destination to unplug and unwind from here on out. Cannot recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Great stay for NYE!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great comfy stay
It was a nice stay. Peaceful and well recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded
Great little getaway!! Views are amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike Henrie

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Enchanted by the stories of her childhood, our family loved visiting my mother's Ferguson relatives at their "sacred grove" and hiking the mountain trails with my Uncles. My mother was raised on the property when there was no running water or electricity. When my Grandfather passed away in the 1989 our family inherited a parcel of the property that had been passed from one generation to another in our family since the 1830's. I embraced my father's vision of developing and building cabins for our family on our 'family' land in North Carolina and shared that vision with my wife when we first got married. Even as we were finishing our degrees at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah we began saving. In 2003 I joined the Air Force and was stationed at Warner Robins, GA. We practically raised our boys on the weekends hiking up and down the mountains trying to find the right spot for our first cabin. In 2005 my Uncle Frank granted us 4.88 acres of his inheritance and we eventually built the cabin you see here. In 2007 we were transferred to Alaska. After 6 heavenly years there we received orders, and in 2013 made the epic 45 day journey from Alaska to Virginia - via 17 National Parks, to Langley AFB, VA. In January 2017 I purchased my Uncle Frank's remaining parcel which now is enjoyed by our guests staying at "Frank's Landing" - another Log Cabin next to a stream in the field below Smawlie. In 2019 we added another Tiny Home named "Little Red" between the other cabins. Our plan is to further develop the "backside" property with more cabins as our family is growing faster than we can finance and build cabins!

Why they chose this property

If you want to watch TV, talk on your Cell Phone, check your Email, and surf the Internet then you should look for a different cabin. If you'd like to get away from all of that - then this is the PERFECT cabin for you! Read the reviews. Look though the photos (I took them) and then, book your vacation to start enjoying the life changing memories you'll make in the Mountains.

What makes this property unique

Rest, Relaxation, Serenity, Calm, Quiet, Secluded, Inspirational. Tiny Homes, Log Cabins, Hiking, Fishing, Exploring, Star Gazing, and SECLUSION.

Languages:

English, Spanish
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