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CastAway Waterfront Rustic Cabin Very Private With Outdoor Cabana

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Waynesville, NC
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Ski Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

CastAway Waterfront Rustic Cabin Very Private With Outdoor Cabana

Come relax in this luxurious new log cabin. Castaway Cabin is unlike any other properties in the area and is situated at the end of the road on a private 65 acre estate located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains This very private getaway is just 25 minutes from Asheville and the Biltmore Estate and 10 minutes from downtown Waynesville. CastAway Cabin is along the elegant/rustic flavor. Just minutes away from Cataloochee snow skiing as well as hiking and fishing. The lawn just in front of the cabin gently slopes to the river just steps from the front porch.
CastAway Cabin is located 1 mile from I-40 exit 24 and 25 minutes from downtown Asheville. Take a mere 10 minute drive and enjoy all that downtown Waynesville or Maggie Valley has to offer from fine dining to some of the best breweries in the area. The Blue Ridge Parkway runs all along this area and the cabin is just minutes away from several of its entrances.
CastAway Cabin is constructed from mostly reclaimed materials. After a lifetime of tearing down old barns and cabins it was time to put some of the reclaimed wood to good use. The oak logs were all reclaimed from standing dead timber right here on the property. The ceilings throughout the cabin are made from reclaimed beetle kill ash trees harvested just across the river. The flooring is made from 100+ year old reclaimed heart pine. All of the trim work in the cabin is reclaimed barn wood salvaged from local barns that we have dismantled through the years.
Fishing in this area is a big attraction so bring your fishing poles and get lost in the beauty of the western North Carolina mountains. Take a short stroll down the front lawn and be fishing within minutes of your arrival or set up a guided float trip or fly fishing excursion with some of our highly recommended local guides.
The cabin offers one bedroom with a king size bed and pillow top mattress. The bathroom is well equipped with full sized front load washer and dryer as well as a beautiful travertine shower. The kitchen has most everything for your cooking needs. The cozy living room has a beautiful natural native stone fireplace with gas logs. The TVs in both the living room and the bedroom are internet TVs so you can watch all your favorite shows on Netflix …etc.
Stroll out to the cabana and fire up the grill and enjoy the sound of the river passing by. You will more than likely see some kind of wildlife during your stay from the deer, bear, turkeys, squirrels, hawks and the bald eagles that patrol the river.
CastAway Cabin is truly a one of a kind getaway and is a working farm as well. The property is home to a cattle herd and our daughters horse Rosie that all frequent the field just in front of the cabin.
With four unique private log homes available on the property now…Riverbend Cabin (listing number 7843149), Paradise Cabin (listing number 1148597), and Cedar Cliff Cabin (listing number 2232038) and now CastAway Cabin please message us to reserve multiple cabins for your family getaway.
We hope that your visit to the mountains of Western North Carolina and stay in our cabin creates memories that will stay with you forever. Please respect the cabin and treat it as if it were your own as we respect you as a customer.


***Tax collected at booking includes state and county occupancy tax****
***Cleaning fee will be added to your total reservation charge***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables. Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 22 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Wheels Through Time Museum - 23 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 23 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CastAway Waterfront Rustic Cabin Very Private With Outdoor Cabana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at CastAway Waterfront Rustic Cabin Very Private With Outdoor Cabana?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CastAway Waterfront Rustic Cabin Very Private With Outdoor Cabana?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CastAway Waterfront Rustic Cabin Very Private With Outdoor Cabana located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Pigeon River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Waynesville Recreation Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Genna R.

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

Comfy cabin!

We loved this private comfy retreat! The cows were so cute and the scenery was lovely. We loved relaxing in the cozy cabin, and Jack and Christy were wonderful hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Castaway Cabin. Jack and Christy, the hosts were amazing. The cabin was very clean and beautifully decorated. The pictures don't do it justice. We can't wait to return
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CastAway Cabin is a little slice of paradise! My husband and I spent a long weekend here and enjoyed every minute. The spotless cabin is cozy and comfortable and the scenery is amazing. Jack and Christy were amazing hosts. If you are looking for a quiet, peaceful getaway, this is the place. We are already trying to figure out a time to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Paradise by the River

It was an amazing stay! The beautiful little cabin was nestled down by the river were we enjoyed listening to the water running over the rocks every morning with coffee.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just AWESOME!

Beautifully built cabin with attention to every detail for comfort. The only sounds are the birds and the rushing water in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzi K.

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

A Quick Getaway

The property was perfectly cozy for my husband and myself. We sat on the porch every morning enjoying our coffee and watched the birds and listened to the river. One morning we were blessed with a couple geese on the river. The cabin feels very secluded but is close enough to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

Wonderful cabin by the river

Jack and Christy do an outstanding job of creating a warm, welcoming and relaxing experience in their lovely cabin on the river. We had a wonderful time and I cannot recommend this lovely place highly enough! You will not be disappointed. They thought of literally everything for your comfort and enjoyment.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Castaway Cabin

Cast Away cabin was PERFECT for our anniversary! Absolutely Gorgeous! Listening to the river all day was extremely relaxing. A wonderful break from the noise. Jack and Christy are not only welcoming but also very thoughtful. They have truly poured alot of love into the cabin! Spectacular views, craftmanship, decor, ammenities, nothing was missed. My husband and I were amazed by all of the small details added. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

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

Spectacular!

Everything about this vacation destination is PERFECT! Location is heaven, dwelling is brand new, owners are SUPER NICE. Definitely booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

Amazing cabin and property!

From the minute we drove up you could tell this place was going to be amazing! It had everything we could possibly need. We loved the scenery and spent most of our time outside. The inside was beautiful and so clean and cozy! Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari J.

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

Castaway Cabin

If you are looking for off the beaten path but yet close to things to do you don’t have to look further. Jack & Christy have really hit the mark when it comes to luxury. Every little detail has been thought of down to binoculars on the porch! We definitely will be coming back to WNC as we barely began to see everything we want to. Thank you for a great getaway and for checking in on us when we got there- 10/10!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry J.

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

NC Blue Ridge Mountains

Beautiful cabin right on the Pigeon River in Waynesville NC. Great location for Maggie Valley and Blue Ridge Parkway in NC. Owner of cabin lives on the property and is always available but not intrusive. Overall great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy S.

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

Weekend getaway

Very enjoyable and more than we expected. Everything was provided that we may have needed. Beautiful location and the quietness was unbelievable. We felt like we were miles away from everyone. We will most certainly arrange from for another visit. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

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

Not your typical mountain cabin

We enjoyed five nights in this beautiful cabin on Pigeon River and will definitely be back. We’ve rented many cabins over the years and Cast Away is by far, the best. High end cabin with everything needed for a wonderful vacation. Jack and Christy were excellent hosts and the farm animals visited us in the mornings. What a delight! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

Magical location, thoughtful provisions

First, the photos don’t do this place justice. You have three different spots to sit outside with coffee or a cocktail, overlooking the river. We watched osprey hunt for fish, had bonfires every night, and hiked around the property. The owners should write a manual on how to outfit a rental. We arrived to wine, a nice note, and some lovely snacks. Everything we needed - from coffee filters to binoculars to firewood - was already there for us, laid right where the need might arise. We’d rent here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P D.

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

Simply stated... it/they are special.

It is hard to add to the previous reviews that are all perfect scores and with glowing comments for the cabin(s) and for Jack and Christy. Here is what I can say... the most important measure in a successful business is the amount of return business. Jack and Christy have MANY returning guests who so love the cabins, the river, the mountains, and the people. Jack and Christy have done amazing things to recover the land and river from a once in a millennium disaster... a flood. But, they are back better than ever. Everything is great, so good, that we too will return in Sep for another visit to try one of the other cabins. This is a special place, cared for by special people. Don't miss it!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACK K.

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

Just Perfect

Everything about this was perfect. It was easy to get to, centrally located to everything, the privacy, the beautiful stream that runs a few feet from your door, the pasture and the daily visits from the cows and horse, and the cleanliness. The cabin was fully furnished and stocked with everything you needed. The owners couldn’t be more accommodating. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Even better than expected!

The properties always look great in the pictures, so I was surprised and delighted to see this cabin. It's truly a quality build with so many creative and thoughtful touches. The location is stunning, right on the river. My husband and I really enjoyed exploring the area (the cabin is in a quiet area a short distance from Asheville). We heard the nearby cows in the distance, but never saw them (would have liked to). We did enjoy watching the birds and the water running over stones in the rivers. It was a true relaxing getaway. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracey j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property the cabin is quality built and beautifully appointed. The comfort and cleanliness is rated 10. Perfectly situated on the Pigeon river private a real breath of fresh air. We have stayed several times and will be back. Jack and Christy are amazing hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin exceeded our expectations. The location was perfect and the cabin was just what we needed for a long weekend getaway. It has everything you could possibly need and was built and decorated with no expense spared. Our host Jack came and welcomed us with a box of goodies and gave us great ideas for restaurants in the area. If you want a great place to stay, this one does not disappoint.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is immaculate in so many ways, the craftmanship, its location, the feeling of security as its located on private property, the hosts are amazing and genuinely interested in your stay being the best it can be, and you can walk down to the rivers edge and fish all day!!!Plus Waynesville is one of the best if not THE best town in WNC.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t wait to come back and stay again here! Absolutely beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Gorgeous cabin

This cabin was perfect my husband and I. Loved the location and the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kera S.

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

We will be back

We had the most amazing relaxing time. The drive to the cabin is absolutely beautiful. It was nice to wake up and sit on the porch and read and just hear the water. We loved every second there. Keep up the good work guys. It was an amazing place. You’ve done a good job with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

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

Amazing

Simply gorgeous in every way.Jack & Christy were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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