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Sleeps 11! 5BR/2.5BA LRG Log Cabin on 5 Acres, Close to Hendo/AVL, TWO Kitchens!

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Relax and enjoy a piece of Western NC history at White Squirrel Log Cabin.
The main bedroom with king bed and bunks. Its own full bathroom with a tub
Drone photo of the back of the cabin.
Tulips at the Biltmore Estate and gardens.
Sit a spell and take a load off on the covered front porch with log furniture.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10371.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hendersonville, NC
  • AdventHealth Hendersonville
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Jump Off Rock
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

#2 - Guest Bedroom - Upstairs Corner (Full)

1 Double Bed

# 1 - "Sewing" Bedroom - Upstairs (King)

1 King Bed

# 3 - Guest Bedroom - Upstairs (2 Twins)

2 Single Beds

# 4 - Guest Bedroom "Library" - Upstairs (Twin)

1 Single Bed

# 5- Main Level Bedroom/Suite (King, Full, & Twin)

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

#1 - Main Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

#2 - Upstairs Hallway/Shared Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

#3 - Upstairs Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

#4 - Downstairs Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Sleeps 11! 5BR/2.5BA LRG Log Cabin on 5 Acres, Close to Hendo/AVL, TWO Kitchens!


This rustic five-bedroom log cabin home is perfect for family/friends. TWO fully stocked kitchens, island bar, large oak table with plenty of seats, open floor plans with dens, two sets of washers/dryers, large living room, two full baths, two half baths, living room, office, main suite with locally sourced pencil-post king log bed and a set of bunk beds, upstairs has four bedrooms - A king, a queen, two twins, and a single twin.

Hiking, mountain biking, cool mountain streams, over 60 breweries, a dozen wineries, and much more await you!

White Squirrel Log Cabin is a custom hand-built two-story log cabin perfectly located in the woods between Hendersonville and Asheville, NC. With over 4,000 square feet of space, it is perfect for a family vacation or a friend's getaway.

​The Space
The unique White Squirrel Log Cabin is conveniently located only ten minutes to downtown Hendersonville, twenty-five minutes to downtown Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway, many hiking trails, dozens of breweries, a host of wineries, the NC Arboretum, and a host of other WNC venues and attractions.

The cabin has window air conditioners and is very well insulated as well as very well shaded by the large old-growth oak trees.

Questions from other guests
1. NO Gas grill
2. Firepit on the side area in the driveway, away from trees. You must always be outside if a fire is set.
3. The steps to the second floor are a bit steep and narrow. Please watch small children.
4. Window air conditioner in the summer to cool the house but it is well insulated so it stays cool.
5. Gas heaters in rooms to heat during the winter. Again it’s very well insulated to keep the heat in the house.

Winter
Please note that we do experience snow on occasion. The HOA does a great job of keeping the roads scraped but they only scrape after the snow ends. So, please be aware of the weather and know that there is the potential for snowy weather. Please plan accordingly.

Guest Access
The home and grounds are all yours during your stay. Enjoy the house, the hiking trail, and the grounds.

This is a complete home on its own land with NO homeowner on-premise to disturb you or your privacy. NO shared yards or patios! Not an apartment, duplex, guest house, or tiny house but an entire home just for you!

Upon your confirmed reservation, a hospitality app or link will be sent to you. Your app will give you the address, check-in/check-out instructions, door entry codes, Wi-Fi codes, house, and property information as well as local suggestions of things to experience.

We also provide you with a written house manual upon arrival. The house manual contains all of the details and features of the house/property, local maps, local suggestions, and things to experience while you’re in the area.

Please respect the property and clean up after yourselves.

GUESTS ARE EMAILED BEFORE ARRIVAL AN ENTRY CODE TO A KEYLESS TOUCHPAD LOCKING SYSTEM. NO OFFICE VISIT TO PICK UP KEYS!

No smoking, vaping, or candles.

Must be at least 24 years old to reserve this property.

DOG RULES
A dog fee applies for ONE dog, plus all applicable taxes. Maximum of ONE dog with prior approval. Dogs under 50 lbs. The size and breed of your dog are needed to register them. Please note that you are bringing your dog when making your reservation.

1. No puppies - Dog must be at least ONE YEAR OLD
2. No attack or aggressive breeds of dogs are allowed
3. Must have all shots and flea treatments that are up to date
4. Must always be on a leash and under the control of the owner
5. Must NOT sleep on beds, couches, or chairs
6. You must clean up after your dog and do not flush poop down the toilet
7. A dog fee will be charged for the extra cleaning required
8. Sorry no cats

We love dogs and we are happy to host your well-behaved dog.

You should also note that this property is managed by a local, sustainable, and seasoned vacation rental team with 20+ years of Five-Star reviews. We provide support and plenty of information before your arrival. We are available during your stay to help out if needed because you are not just booking a home to stay in but a southern mountain hospitality experience.

Property manager

Darlene Witham or Ron Mashburn
Premier Host

Languages

English, German, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dogs only. Max of two dogs with approval.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking or vaping inside the home.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hendersonville

Located in Hendersonville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Biltmore Estate and Johnson Farm are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Asheville Outlets and Blue Ridge Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hendersonville, NC

What's nearby

  • Pardee Hospital - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • AdventHealth Hendersonville - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Sierra Nevada Brewing Company - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Jump Off Rock - 19 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pi-Squared Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sol Y Luna - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elijah Mountain Gem Mine - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps 11! 5BR/2.5BA LRG Log Cabin on 5 Acres, Close to Hendo/AVL, TWO Kitchens! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Sleeps 11! 5BR/2.5BA LRG Log Cabin on 5 Acres, Close to Hendo/AVL, TWO Kitchens!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps 11! 5BR/2.5BA LRG Log Cabin on 5 Acres, Close to Hendo/AVL, TWO Kitchens!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps 11! 5BR/2.5BA LRG Log Cabin on 5 Acres, Close to Hendo/AVL, TWO Kitchens! located?

This family-friendly Hendersonville cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Johnson Farm and French Broad River. Mineral and Lapidary Museum and Team ECCO Ocean Center and Aquarium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patrise R.

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

White Squirrel

Everything was great. The place was very clean. The only
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marshall K.

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

Visit after Helene

We booked this property early in 2024. Three weeks before or scheduled stay, hurricane Helene ravaged Western NC. We were attending a wedding in the area, and it was not canceled. Darlene offered to let us cancel our booking for a full refund, but we wsited to see if the situation woukd improve. Communication throughout the following weeks was great and we were able to keep our reservation. The cabin was beautiful. Thank you, Darlene and Ron, for working with us during such a difficult time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim T.

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

GREAT CABIN

This cabin was very unique. We have a stayed in many cabins over the years, but I think this cabin has been my favorite. It was very comfortable. It was very easy to access and very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA G.

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

Hendersonville hideaway

Beautiful cabin on five acres in the woods yet close to everything! Plenty of space for everyone to relax and run around too! Thank YOU
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia K.

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

Dark cabin -no yard

We made some great memories at the White Squirrel Lodge and surrounding activities. We were surprised that the interior of the cabin was so dark. With no central air, the upstairs was very difficult to cool. Disappointed there was no yard for the children to enjoy. Overall not up to what we expected. Management team was very courteous and prompt to communications
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verra R.

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

Rustic Beauty

This is a real cabin in the woods. Very rustic, all wood, beautiful views.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Asheville 2024 MTB Trip

What a great location with exceptional accommodations. The cabin is in a perfect spot and centralized to all the great mountain biking areas Asheville offers!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

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

We enjoyed the cabin

Our family made a weekend trip to NC to catch up and visit Hendersonville. We loved the cottage. It is very spacious, close to Hendersonville and Asheville, and easy to find. Check in was a breeze. The cabin is secluded if you want peach and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M., Pollock, LA

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

USMC Birthday Reunion

The cabin was great and we enjoyed our stay. Myself and several of the Marines that I served with visited for our annual reunion to celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday. Clean and plenty of room at the property. The 2 kitchens was a nice touch as there was plenty of prep room for meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Getaway

The house wasn't all that clean but it had everything we needed. It was close to everything. Overall a great place for a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Excellent Christmas Getaway!

This is a fantastic rustic cabin/house with everything you need! The beds rooms are lovely. Two kitchens with everything you need for making big family meals. There is so much space the “younger group can have their own space! Numerous tvs and plenty of parking. The house is super clean and stays toasty warm. The views and grounds are great. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nehemiah A.

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

An Awesome Cabin

This was a great stay for all of my family. The name sake White Squirrels were all around and the location was great and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P., Dania Beach, FL

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

Perfect for family

Beautiful lodge in the woods, close to everything, but secluded. Place is very well equipped for a large group.
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

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

Great and Relaxing

Great cabin and location everything you need in the cabin and in town. Love sitting on front porch listening to the birds and the scenery. Very quit. We will be booking this again Ron
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

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

The perfect place for a family vacation

Our family of 9 (ages 70-6) was in western NC for a family wedding at a nearby venue and it was the perfect spot. The variety of sleeping arrangements allowed for everyone to have a private space while all still being together. The kitchen facilities were perfect for feeding such a big crowd - plenty of plates etc. There are many "kitchen gadgets" that allowed us to prepare everything we wanted to, The children really loved seeing the white squirrels (or maybe it was a repeat sighting from one fellow)! I certainly would recommend the White Squirrel to others similar to our group.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

abby h.

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

Wonderful time!

We had plenty of room for our two families of 8 people total. We loved how there were two separate kitchens upstairs and downstairs for both families. Great location to stores and Sierra Nevada brewery. We especially loved playing in the snow on the property. Both owners were very responsive to questions and flexible because of the weather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Ileana R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Cabin and location, needs to be dusted

The cabin was nice and spacious, but the $250.00 for cleaning plus another $250.00 for administration was not worth it. The cabin looks nice and clean at first glance, but the dust and spider webs are all over the lamps, windows and window sills. It seems like the place has not been dusted or updated since it was built in 1975.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

martin h.

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

Cute, cozy and convenient

Everything about our 3 night stay can be summed up in those 3 words. The entire cabin was very cute and extremely cozy outlined with vintage or like the kids say, "retro" items. Plenty of room. The stairs are pretty steep, so small children should avoid. There was so much to do nearby, and the house was a warm place to be upon returning from an adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celia A., Tampa, Florida

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

A "Let's Stay Again" Property

Convenient location (for activities in Hendersonville, Asheville, Waynesville, Black Mountain, etc.) on outskirts of town, but in the middle of 5 acres, so very private. Very spacious overall, large kitchens upstairs and downstairs for cooking family meals. Two washers/dryers so you can pack light. LOTS of squirrels (white and brown) who really enjoy sunflower seeds. Our small grandkids helped in carving pumpkins and the squirrels enjoyed those seeds too. Wild turkeys galore! Once you stay, you will want to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great Cabin!

We had a great stay at this cabin. Took walks in the woods, made fires in the fire pit, and grilled burgers on their grill. The location makes you feel like you are way out in the woods, but it is actually very close to stores/restaurants, so you get the best of both worlds. Tons of space for a big family gathering and all the things you would need for your stay. The only negative I would say is the kitchen floors were cleaned with something really greasy, so my white socks were black after walking around for 20 min when we first got there, so we all ended up having to wear shoes around the house making the floors even dirtier. Not a deal breaker though, we would still come back to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

sue R., Raleigh

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is a delightful cabin with basic amenities & located close to airport, Asheville, Hendersonville

We are retired and felt at home with the older amenities, décor, Cowboy VHS, etc; but this older property needs more support than new construction houses, condos. We could sense the property was once a grand cabin home including small gardens, and well loved by the family. We enjoyed the cabin, spent evenings on the deck, but it was sad to see that it was dusty on the outside, gutters full, windows dirty, and planting beds not tended to. The nature of the older property and cabin could use some intentional and thoughtful basic maintenance.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Blessed & Stocked CABIN

Our group of 7 seasoned ladies, were comfortable cabin. Great location. Thanks for allowing us, new fond memories! Thank you Birds of a Feather
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

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

Peaceful Cabin in the Woods

We stayed at White Squirrel for a college friends reunion. There was plenty of space for us all to spread out. The downstairs kitchen was more thoroughly stocked than my own at home, and there were board games and books for the kids. The setting was very private. The beds downstairs were very comfottable. The main downside to our stay (and the reason I took off a star) was that the two twin beds in the upstairs backroom were VERY squeaky. My friends stopped sleeping in them after the first night, which was a relief to me because even on the floor below I would wake up each time they moved. We ran into one issue during our stay and management was very proactive in communication and suggesting different options.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wes G.

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

Cozy Cabin for a Group

Overall very good experience. Cabin was clean, well stocked, organized, and as advertised. Property manager was very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

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

Vacation Stay 8-14 August, 2021

This vacation home was easy to find & perfectly located. Approx 10-15 minutes fm a grocery story, 20-25 minutes fm Hendersonville, NC & 25-30 minutes Ashville/Biltmore, NC. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Darlene Witham or Ron Mashburn

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White Squirrel Lodge was designed and built by John Henry Hensley with assistance from his wife Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann), sons (John and Matthew), brothers and brother-in-law. Construction began in the summer of 1980 when John Henry and John laid the foundation of the house while living in a converted school bus on the property.

They harvested the trees and the natural resources from their land and built this one-of-kind unique log cabin and now have opened it up to share with you.

Why they chose this property

Close to everything but still in the woods.

What makes this property unique

An expansive hand-built log cabin with fantastic old-world craftsmanship, two old-fashioned covered porches and one open deck on the second floor.

Languages:

English, German, Russian

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests