Who doesn't love a cozy log cabin in the woods? Kick back, disconnect, and relax in this forest log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains, centrally located minutes away from Hendersonville and Brevard. Your peaceful getaway sits at the end of a road adjacent to nearly 500 acres of forest near the NE corner of Dupont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest and tons of waterfalls and trails. Take a stroll in the woods or simply relax on the huge deck and take in the mountain air. The space Mountain Laurel Cabin is a true log cabin in the woods with high open ceilings and lots of cozy spaces. Up above the bedroom is the Zen loft where you can relax with a good book or simply curl up for a snooze under the skylight. There’s a fully equipped kitchen and bath as well as a comfy queen aspen log bed. It’s everything you need for a relaxing stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wander the wooded property and enjoy dark starry skies and the silence of the forest. We have a path over to our favorite secluded spot where it’s just you, the forest, and fresh mountain air. Even if the weather doesn't cooperate you can listen to the rain on the tin roof and enjoy a warm drink in the loft. Total square footage including the loft is about 700sf - a perfect cozy size. There is a fire pit up above the house that you are free to enjoy. (Plenty of wood can be scavenged around the property.) ***LIVING AREA*** Natural wood, unique furnishings, and one of a kind art and textiles make for a comfy place to settle in under the open, vaulted wood ceiling. A skylight floods the space with light. There's a super soft, fluffy papasan chair in the corner, a chaise to curl up on and and natural wood console dining table with a window looking out into the mountain forest. ***KITCHEN*** The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen with full size stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave oven. There are Keurig coffee pods and three ways to prepare coffee the way you like it! Drawers and cabinets have pots and utensils for your impromptu cooking needs and we provide cooking basics such as olive oil, salt and pepper. Our water source is pumped straight from the mountain and can be enjoyed right out of the tap! ***BEDROOM*** You'll slumber on a thick, high quality mattress within a robust Aspen log bed frame. A giant closet will handle all your storage needs and houses extra pillows and linens if needed. The fresh bed linens are provided, and there are romantic flameless candles on the uniquely painted chest of drawers. The window has blackout curtains for those who like a darkened room to sleep in. ***BATH*** All fresh towels are provided! There's a double sink with large mirrors and a large step in shower with body soap and shampoo. ***LOFT*** The Zen loft is a relaxing space up above the bedroom. (Accessible by ladder only.) Relax under the skylight with a fur blanket and a good book on the chaise lounge or watch a bit of TV. There are reading lights and a small, owner curated selection of books for your enjoyment. The loft is also a great space to snooze or do yoga. ***OUTDOOR SPACE*** Of course nobody comes to the mountains to stay indoors! Your getaway sits at the end of a gravel road surrounded by nearly 500 acres of forest. With few exceptions, expect to often hear...nothing...nothing but the many singing birds, or the rain, or breezes through the forest. The silence can be magical. The cabin has an expansive front-to-back deck with outdoor dining setup and lounge chairs, suitable for relaxation after hiking or meals outside under the trees. The property is mostly wooded and home to a large variety of mountain wildlife that can be seen often in the morning or evening. The fire pit at the top of the property provides a great opportunity for crackling warmth on those cool mountain evenings under the stars! Thought not technically within our property boundaries, the adjacent land owners have provided permission for us to use the shelter near the fire pit, which had been abandoned. It's a great spot to hang a hammock and snooze or read a book. Additionally, there's a washer and dryer, TV in the loft (Roku only - no cable TV), hammocks and walking sticks for your excursions. We have some games in the living room console for evening or rainy day entertainment. You're close to LOTS of hiking, waterfalls, lakes, and natural mountain attractions or you can simply walk around the property which is mostly wooded. Within 15 minutes: Dupont State Forest and all its famous waterfalls and hiking Holmes Educational State Forest Jeter Mountain Farm (Summer only) A catfish farm where you can catch them in a lake Downtown Hendersonville Downtown Brevard Within 30 minutes: Blue Ridge Parkway Sliding Rock Looking Glass Falls Pisgah National Forest Within 45 minutes: Asheville with all of it's arts and dining Biltmore Estate Chimney Rock Lake Lure Bat Cave Fruitland and lots of apple picking later in the season Within 1 hour: Waynesville - a cool mountain village Maggie Valley Black Mountain Mount Mitchell area (highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684') Cashiers Greenville SC 1.5 hours: Boone Blowing Rock Grandfather Mountain Marshall (cool little downtown) Spruce Pine Linville Gorge Little Switzerland Guest access The cabin is completely yours during your stay and you are welcome to "forest bathe" in the woods on the property. There are markers showing property boundaries. Other things to note *** Notes: As of May 2026 - There are only a few places in Western NC that still aren't accessible. Chimney Rock is still under reconstruction as well as portions of NC Highway 9 near Bat Cave. A few areas of the Blue Ridge Parkway are also closed due to ongoing reconstruction after landslides, otherwise pretty much everything is open and local businesses will be glad to see you! First 5 miles of the Ecusta Trail is OPEN, so rent a bike and have fun! The cabin sits at the end of a road on several wooded acres, adjacent to nearly 500 forested acres. Please note that the adjacent forest is private property. You are welcome to hang out in the camping structure near the house despite it being just over the property line. We have permission from our neighbors at the camp to use it, but please be respectful. Our neighbors in the one visible house across the way do have dogs and they may bark for a bit on occasion if they see activity or hear something, (they may cautiously approach or otherwise make their presence known, but we find them to be mostly skittish and are easily chased off, however, please use common sense around unfamiliar animals) otherwise it's quiet and mostly all you'll hear are birds, crickets, and breezes in the trees. The road accessing the property is gravel and generally navigable, but depending on weather and rainfall, it can develop ruts that may require maneuvering around until it receives maintenance. This is a common occurrence in the mountains. Go slow if you have low clearance. If you have T-Mobile, you may not have cell service. AT&T has variable service. Verizon does have service. Access to the loft requires climbing a library style ladder, so please be careful - ceiling height in the loft is 6 feet at the ridge board but it's a great space to lounge, watch TV, read, nap, or do yoga. Note if the weather is hot in the mountains, the loft can get warm despite the cabin having an efficient AC unit. There's a fan in the loft should you need it. Our bath does not have an exhaust fan, so we recommend leaving the bath door & (weather permitting) window open after a steamy shower to dissipate moisture and prevent mildew. As of April 2026, the ramp in the photos has been replaced with Trex stairs and decking. If you require a ramp for your visit, please be aware that it is no longer present. It tends to be VERY quiet at night, but if you like some white noise, we have a noise machine in the bedroom chest. The wood stove has NOT been inspected for current use, so please do not build a fire in it. We do have a fire pit outside that you're welcome to use. There's plenty of natural dead wood on the property and wood scraps up near the shelter to use for the outdoor pit. We just ask that when you're done using it, please use the hose on the side of the cabin to fully extinguish it and turn off the hose valve when done. After Oct 15 we cover the spigot to prevent freezing. If you use the hose after that time, please replace the cover when done. IMPORTANT NOTE - The ongoing drought conditions often lead to burn bans. Please take heed of these and do not use the fire pit when bans are in place or it is windy. This house is a true log cabin in the woods, so despite diligent cleaning and our best attempts to keep them out, sometimes critters will find their way in via crevices in the logs or enter via the front door if it's open. Log cabins also tend to creak, snap, and pop as logs expand and contract. This is normal. You may also hear the dehumidifier which keeps the crawl space dry. Additionally, there are bears, snakes, rodents, and other animals or insects you'd normally expect to see living in the woods, and though it's rare, you may randomly see one or several near the cabin. This is true of all forested properties in the mountains. If this has the potential to bother or upset you, please reconsider visiting the area. WiFi: Though our WiFi is generally fast and reliable, we cannot guarantee speed or availability if there are issues on the provider's end of things or outside of our control. If WiFi is absolutely essential, we recommend you have hotspot or other alternative capabilities just in case.