Our owner-built, secluded, 2 level, forest cabin rents the private lower level. 2 carpeted bedrooms, 2 ensuite baths, central living area w/futon Large, private deck with entrances/exits for each room and mountain view. Paddling, biking, hiking, & waterfalls are all within 10 miles! Our cabin is great for friend groups, couples, grad students, and families 18 and over. We stay in the upper level &
may be working/traveling during your visit but we're always available via phone. HISTORY:
Stephan & friends built every stitch of our cabin by hand 12 years ago with the intention of having a place of community where friends, family & travelers could stay short or long-term and help care-take. We’ve realized this dream recently (with the help of AirBnB!) and are ecstatic to offer our little cabin to fellow adventurers. You’ll notice red cedar board & batten on the exterior with knotty pine wainscoting throughout the interior rooms. A home is never finished ;), so we’re always doing little projects here and there to improve. Our cabin is unique, that’s the beauty of AirBnB...it allows travelers to experience life in different places in the comfort of a real home. Therefore, you may experience daily living tasks that are different from your own {like composting :) }, don’t hesitate to ask questions if you can’t find things or don’t know how to do something. We’ve tried to be accommodating by clearly labeling everything and posting signage to make your experience as smooth as possible. ABOUT US:
We’re Nicole, Stephan & Crystal (the cat). We are fellow adventurers, naturalists, outdoor educators & plant geeks. We are originally from Austin, TX, Odessa, FL and the barn next door, respectively. Stephan teaches wilderness emergency medicine, swift water rescue and trains raft guides for Nantahala Outdoor Center (this is his 21st season!). Nicole teaches primitive living/wilderness survival skills for the outdoor leadership/wilderness therapy program at our local community college. We both teach edible, medicinal & useful plant ID and we own a small native plant education & landscape design company. We love to travel & explore nature and want to share our home so that others can do the same! Crystal, our orange tabby (a.k.a. Spotted-Gums-Murphy, a.k.a. Screechy Smurf, a.k.a. Llama de la Selva) teaches the art of relaxing, screeching & napping. We live in the upper level of the cabin and we may be working during the day & home at night or traveling during your stay, but we’re always available via call/text should you have any questions! We’ll do our best to greet you when you arrive or in the morning if our timing coincides well. Please make yourself feel at home! Everything you see in the lower level is for guests to use. Please make sure if you use something, you put it back where it goes. CONSERVATION:
We appreciate your efforts to conserve energy & resources by turning off lights/appliances as often as possible and using the compost/recycling stations! We’re new to AirBnB as of 2016 and we’re always looking for ways to improve your stay and make you feel at home. We appreciate your feedback! Cheers! HOUSE RULES:
no smoking inside or outside near the cabin (Stephan is allergic to ni****ne)
please wipe feet at entryway, please remove shoes before entering bedrooms
no pets
no burning candles or incense
no fires, fireworks or grills
no parties/events
no food in the bedrooms
no folks under 18 years old, unless given permission
as we don’t have a central kitchenette sink *yet* place dishes in bus tub on deck and we will take care of them. SAFETY:
Nightlights are in the bathrooms and the central living area. Please feel free to turn them off or unplug them for darkness when sleeping. Solar deck lights turn on at dusk. First Aid Kit in white cabinet
Emergency solar lanterns in white cabinet
Flashlights & umbrellas next to each door
Fire extinguisher & Carbon Monoxide Detector next to white cabinet
Smoke Detectors in each room
GUEST ACCESS:
Private lower level of the cabin
2 carpeted bedrooms with queen beds & ensuite bathrooms
Central living area with, small breakfast table, full size futon, kitchenette
Large partially covered, lighted, private deck with sitting & eating areas
Marked guest parking next to the cabin
Guests don’t have access to cabin upper level or back yard
We have central heat & air, but guests don’t have access to the thermostat. Please let us know if you’d like us to adjust the temperature. AMENITIES FOR GUEST USE:
By Main Door → weights, yoga mats, umbrella, poncho & flashlight
Entryway Cubby → hats, sunblock, insect repellent, sunglasses, area guides & pamphlets
White Cabinet → extra towels, sheets & blankets, box o’ appliance manuals, sewing kit, tool kit, first aid kit, water bottles, emergency lights, picnic blanket, totes/packs, coolers, hand vacuum, iron + supplies, ironing board, broom, dustpan, duster, sponge mop, drying rack, laundry basket
Living Area → kitchenette (no central sink), small dining table, full-size futon, mini-fridge, TV dvd/vhs, movies, reading materials, stereo w/radio/cd/cassette
Kitchenette → Counter w/hot plate, toaster oven, mini-fridge, kitchen cart w/necessities (utensils, kitchen tools, cleaning supplies). Table w/coffee maker, tea pot, coffee/tea, creamer/sugar/honey)
*We do not have a central kitchen sink *yet*, water comes from the bathrooms. Sofa Table → letter writing supplies, art supplies, wicker chest of games
Blue Room → queen bed made w/clean linens, cable TV, desk, rocking chair, ceiling fan, umbrella & flashlight next to deck door
Green Room → queen bed made w/clean linens, TV dvd/vcr, ceiling fan, chest of drawers, sitting area, umbrella & flashlight next to deck door
Bathrooms → tub/shower combo, bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toilet paper. Large sink cabinet w/cleaning caddy, toilet brush & plunger, plastic bag dispenser, hair dryer
Closets → Box fans, hangers, extra seating, queen airbed, extra pillows, toys
Central heat/air
*We do not have wireless internet right now, we plan to get it in the near future!*
**We recommend Mountain Perks Coffee Shop in Bryson for internet**
QUIRKS OF THE CABIN:
Verizon cell reception is usually good here (it’s what we have, & rarely have a problem unless there's a storm), other companies may not work as well
When the hot water is in use, you'll hear a ticking sound for a short time (it's the pipes expanding), nothing to worry about :)
The central living area ceilng light/fan is operated by pull cords only, there is no wall switch for this light/fan
We have some lights on automatic timers, so if you arrive after dark, you'll be able to see. Feel free to change the timers to suit your needs. We live in the upper level, so you’ll probably hear some normal sounds of living. We try to be as quiet as possible during your stay! If you hear a screechy meow, that’s our orange tabby cat named Crystal. She may come say hi to you, she's cute, but she isn't allowed inside. Our cabin is surrounded by forested areas that are home to wild critters. We suggest you don't leave anything outside overnight. We do live in the woods, therefore you will get the occasional bug that sneaks into the cabin. Please feel free to put it outside or vacuum it up! We don’t currently have a central kitchenette sink *yet*, so water comes from the bathroom sinks, like a hotel room. We’ve had our water tested and are told it’s some of the cleanest water in the U.S.! CLEANING:
We only use non-toxic, biodegradable soaps & cleaning products to protect our beautiful Appalachian ecosystem, and our guests’ health! We know traveling can be stressful, especially on your immune system, which is why we disinfect all surfaces after every guest stay! LANDSCAPE:
We own a native plant education/identification/consultation/landscape design company and teach edible, medicinal, useful & toxic plants for various entities. Our property is home to hundreds of indigenous Southern Appalachian species! Like most business owners, we’re concentrating on other’s properties & our own landscape is always a work in progress :) You’ll notice landscaping projects in the front & back
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