Cabin Retreat - Sauna, Hot Tub, Mtn Views!

UPDATED SINCE HELENE: This modern yet woodsy cabin untouched by Helene has been lovingly designed and built to provide a restful retreat and nature lover’s haven perched on a hillside with stunning views of the Blue Ridge mountains. Wake up to misty morning sunrises and sounds of the forest. Hike on meandering trails through our 120-acre intentional community of nature-lovers and peace-seekers. Our other cabin listed on AirBnB: airbnb.com/h/catawbacabin1 The space Witnessing the devastation that Helene has brought to our beloved Western North Carolina, our hearts our heavy. While many in our extended community have suffered great losses, we feel deeply grateful to have been spared. Aside from a brief power outage, our property remains fully operational, and our current guests continue to enjoy the peaceful retreat and amenities, including the hot tubs, sauna, and cold plunge. We invite you to join us with a spirit of flexibility and compassion, as our local community continues to face incredible challenges. In these trying times, we welcome you to experience the calm and rejuvenation of our retreat, knowing that together, we can support and uplift this hospitable and resilient community during this time of great need. While we have been spared the worst of this event, many in this beautiful part of the Smoky Mountains have been deeply affected. Since our community means everything to us, we have decided to donate 20% of our proceeds to local relief efforts led by community leaders. This is a resilient place, and we believe it will stand back on its feet—and your visit can play a meaningful role in that rebuilding process. Now, more about this special cabin… This cabin feels like a tree house, perched on stilts on the edge of the forest, overlooking acres of open meadows and stunning views of the cool, rolling hills, green valleys and gorgeous peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Built by craftsmen with great attention to detail and highest environmental and safety standards, the cabin features a warm wooden interior, 20 ft high ceilings, handcrafted kitchen & furniture, open living room and two cozy sleeping lofts. Large picture windows fill the cabin with light and air, making the space feel expansive at its 500 sq. ft. Enjoy cooking in a well-equipped kitchen with the 2-burner induction stovetop. Eat or catch up on work with high-speed WiFi at the countertop in front of the 9-foot wide picture window. A pantry with ample shelving stocks your necessary cleaning supplies and extra linens. Climb up the handcrafted stairs to the loft to reach the bedroom with a queen-size bed. Use the ship ladder to climb into a secondary sleeping loft and sip your coffee or tea while reading or overlooking incredible long-range views. Retreat to the cabin’s large deck or gather around a fire pit to gaze at twinkling constellations. Soak in the private outdoor hot tub while watching the sunset. Heated for the winter and air-conditioned for the summer. Catawba Meadows is our 10-acre property part of a 120-acre reserve. This cabin is part of a cluster of three cabins, 35 feet from its twin, separated by a privacy fence. It's amidst a larger intentional community of yogis, meditators, homesteaders, educators and artisans. Feel free to explore the trails and be prepared to meet friendly guests and Prama mindfulness retreat participants. Easily explore the surrounding hotspots, as the cabin is conveniently located in splendid nature just 14 miles from Asheville, 2 miles to downtown Marshall, and a stone's-throw from Pisgah National Forest. Updated: Helene has brought tremendous devastation particularly to our beloved downtown Marshall. However the local community has organized grassroots volunteer cleanup and other initiatives which has started to remove the flooding debris and begin the process of reconstruction. The cabin is perfect for those who desire ...a simple retreat ...a lazy getaway ...an active exploration in nature ...a natural muse for creative ventures ...a friendly community ...a launching pad to nearby Asheville and Marshall Catawba Cabin is comfortable, quirky, soulful and cool. It does not pretend to be a five-star hotel. The reviews tell the story. Catawba Meadows is our new family project, and we look forward to hearing from you and making it a place that many people can enjoy for years to come! At Catawba Meadows, your stay goes beyond a vacation rental—it helps support our environmental and educational projects in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Your visit contributes to professional development for local schools, women's solidarity networks, coastal mangrove regeneration, and reforestation efforts to offset the carbon footprint of travel. For more information about these initiatives, visit DESPRI Haiti on the web! HELENE UPDATE: While we have been spared, many have been affected in this beautiful part of the Smoky Mountains. Since our community is everything to us, we have decided to donate 20% of our proceeds to local relief efforts that are being spearheaded by community leaders in our area. This is a resilient community which will stand back on its feet, and your visit can help with this rebuilding process. Guest access There are 3 identical cabins - 30 and 60 feet of each other. The cabins share a common driveway and parking, and they both overlook rolling meadows and forest. The driveway (completely spared by Hurricane Helene) does not require a 4x4 during most days except very heavy snowstorms, during which we advise that you park your vehicle at the bottom of the property and take a short walk to minimize the risk involved. Guests will have access to a private outdoor hot tub, hammock, grill. Guests also will have access to the community's many trails and beautiful natural spaces. The common community land is shared for all to enjoy. There is also a brand new sauna & ice bath just steps away from the cabins for all to enjoy! HELENE UPDATE: None of the roads linking our property to the wider area have been affected by Helene, and all major highways except I-40 have reopened. Other things to note Children are welcome at the cabin, yet small children would be advised to sleep on the ground floor instead of the lofts. Please let us know if you'll be travelling with children so we can prepare twin mattresses for you! PETS: We allow pets (under 30 lbs). There is a $100 flat pet fee per stay. When selecting your number of guests and dates prior to booking it will also ask if you plan to bring pets. Click the box to say yes and it will automatically charge the pet fee.