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Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods

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Rustic Hideaway in the winter
Rustic Hideaway in the summer.
Rustic Hideaway in the fall
Front door and laundry closet
Half bath near front door.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Otto, NC
  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Highlands Aerial Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Dry Falls
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathrom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Level Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods

Welcome to our Rustic Hideaway! If you are looking to unwind, relax, slow down, and enjoy a little taste of country living, you can do all of that in our log home. Escaping to the beautiful Smoky Mountains is always refreshing any time of year!

A perfect setting for time spent with family, friends, or a romantic getaway just a short drive away from town, plenty of shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities between Franklin, NC and Clayton, GA!

Follow along on Instagram @Rustic_Hideaway

The space
Our log cabin sits on over 2 acres of private wooded land in Otto, North Carolina which is tucked in the Blue Ridge Mountains between Franklin, NC and Clayton, GA. We want you to enjoy your vacation and your visit to the Western North Carolina mountains.

The home is fully furnished, all you need to bring are your clothes. All linens, towels, standard kitchen items, etc.. are provided for your convenience.

This is a 28x36 completely handcrafted rustic log home consisting of three levels of living space.

The main level consists of a fully stocked kitchen, with a dining area and seating for 10, a half bath, laundry room, living space with sofa bed that can sleep 2, and a large wraparound deck to enjoy the outdoors.

The upper level includes a reading nook, a large master bedroom with a large walk-in closet, open bathroom with stone shower, and also has a private deck, which you will find very peaceful in the mornings and evenings.

The basement level consists of one full bath, one large bedroom with a day bed that sleeps 1-2 and a bunk bed that sleeps 2. The basement also has one large living area with a sleeper sofa and space for an inflatable mattress, if you choose. There are two exits in the basement level leading to another deck, yard area, and fire pit.

This is a rustic handcrafted real log cabin with natural logs exposed in the kitchen/dining area that serve as the floor joist for the master bedroom. A large natural cedar post is the support for the upper landing off the master bedroom. A handcrafted half log staircase leads to the master bedroom.

All trim throughout the house is rough sawn hemlock lumber, all beams are exposed, and ceilings are exposed wood. The railing for the stairs and outside deck has cedar top and bottom rails, and locust with bark on pickets. The railing for the master bedroom is hand hewn white cedar logs. The main level is 8x8 square hemlock logs.

The home is heated with a Lennox signature series 3 ton heat pump zoned for the main level and basement. The master bedroom has a ½ ton mini-split heat pump unit. A wood pellet stove is located on the main floor for a secondary source of heat. You really must see this home to appreciate the craftsmanship, the privacy of the location, and ease of access. Within 7 miles of Franklin, NC and 5 miles to Dillard, GA, lots of local scenery, hiking, antique malls, and much more.

Smoking is not permitted in the home and is permitted outside but only 10 feet away from the home - this is a log cabin. Please pickup all trash.

Pets are permitted, but must be picked up after.

There is so much to do in the Smoky Mountains and this is the perfect place for your getaway!

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property. Please respect the outdoors when touring or hiking around the home. Please respect any storage rooms/areas that are locked.

Other things to note
Smoking is not permitted.

Pets are permitted, but must be picked up after them.

Please respect the outdoors when touring or hiking around the home (do not leave trash, cut or damage any trees, etc..)

The home has WiFi with a Roku device for Netflix streaming capabilities on each TV. While internet service is generally good through our satellite internet provider, we cannot guarantee internet speeds in the mountains. There is no Cable TV.

We have one exterior security camera facing the front driveway/porch and one security camera facing the backyard and firepit area. These remain on for security/safety reasons.

Property manager

Marc Rodriguez

Languages

English, Spanish

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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: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 1 total)
Please pick up after your pet.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking. This is a log cabin.
This log cabin is in the woods. Do not leave food unattended - it will attract bugs. Do not leave food or trash outside - it will attract animals.
Do not leave bags outside. Put trash in the black trash bin. Take any extra trash to the solid waste center located only 6 minutes away.
No parties or events permitted. This will be enforced.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Otto

Located in Otto, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve, while Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights. Andy's Trout Farm and Ruby City Gems & Minerals 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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Otto, NC

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts - 12 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Highlands Aerial Park - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Black Rock Mountain State Park - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Dry Falls - 35 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Nantahala River - 46 min drive - 34.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Siam Thai Cuisine - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Las Barricas - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Dillard House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cupboard Cafe - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Tessentee Bottomland Preserve. Chattahoochee National Forest and Prentiss Bridge Stream Access are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray L.

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

Mountain Vacation

Great area, beautiful cabin. Kitchen lacks some items, but that’s to be expected in a house that is a full-time rental. Clean and very beautiful log cabin handiwork, excellent balconies. Full privacy and Mountain Views but lots of towns and things to do nearby. Made the perfect space for myself, spouse and our cat. Excellent for big families.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Gorgeous Cabin

We loved the quietness and being secluded. It was so nice and relaxing for us. Felt homey. I would definitely go back. Our stay there was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S.

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

Satisfied

Property location was good. Home was clean and welcoming. Enjoyed our stay it was a peaceful and quiet area with great views.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

yanet c.

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

Super

Un lugar súper las cascadas el clima la cabaña en un lugar súper tranquilo
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephany R.

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

Awesome Cabin, would stay again!

The cabin is beautiful, the picutees do not so it justice. We had a great time and the are is also nice and close to s lot of stores and restaurants...
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

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

RH

Very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynn b.

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

Kay’s birthday trip

Love love the cabin it was so nice and very clean we had a great time lots to see in the Area we will definitely be back the only Complaint I have is we wish the kitchen was a little more stopped with stuff you need to cook we always cook on our trips but other than that the place was awesome and I fell in love with the pellet stove. I want one for my house. Now
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jillleen B.

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

Short stay

Beautiful cabin, would love to stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful!!!

Spent our 16th Anniversary in cabin. Wonderful place cant wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren W.

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

Fall Getaway

Home was as shown in the listing, it was a true log cabin. The kitchen had everything one needs and the bed was very comfortable. If you follow the instructions about how to drive up the driveway, it is no problem. The added bonus was the circle drive that makes exiting very easy. This area, north Ga. southwest NC, had an amazing amount of things to do. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

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

Clean, quiet and peaceful!

A GREAT cabin in the woods that is close to many activities and hiking trails. We will be back to this property! The hosts were very responsive and you can tell that they care about what they do.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris I.

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

Great Value!

This size of the place and being pet-friendly was very attractive and did not disappoint. It was hot and sunny during our stay and the upstairs air conditioning was a bit weak - my wife and I are both warm sleepers so this was our only wish for better cooling. Otherwise, the place was great and we really enjoyed our time - the architecture of the interior and the porches make it a truly relaxing escape!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

james j.

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

Nice cabin!

Cabin was great! Beautiful wood throughout! Kitchen was really great: hot water quickly delivered from faucet, large work areas, full fridge, electric stove. Location was close to everything but still far out enough to have plenty of privacy. The only downside was the upstairs Master Bedroom A/C couldn't keep up with the summer heat. We planned on extending our stay but decided against it because of the A/C. This would be a Beautiful place in the Fall or Winter. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula C.

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

The best log cabin

Very beautiful log cabin, had all amenities you could want, nice bathrooms, beautiful decks, and lovely bedroom loft. Best stay so far!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Autry

Great home for the price. It was located a short drive from Franklin NC and Clayton GA, which are both great towns to park and walk around in. When we arrived, the power was out in the area and the host were quick to respond to us and stayed in contact with us until the power was restored in the area. We will definitely stay here again when we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lila T.

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

Perfect

Perfect little get away cabin nestled in woods ! Clean, and well taken care of ! 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Beautiful Cabin

If I were building a log cabin it would look like this! Large yet cozy. Very comfortable. Also there were some issues that I though the owner should be aware of and when I brought them to his attention he responded almost immediately and was so grateful for the information provided. Overall, really good experience for my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Rustic hideaway

We enjoyed our anniversary. A change of scenery in the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

This cabin was centrally located for the things we wanted to do

The cabin was great! However the pots were not usable for us and we like to cook at home. They were old Teflon that was peeling. I would have rathered to have been told to bring our own pots but no problem, we bought a cheapie and just left it. The other issue was the faucet in the master shower was positioned wrong so to shower you had to soap down and remove the head and rinse off… an easy fix! Other than these 2 minor issues this cabin was a 10!!! We will definitely recommend it to anyone going to that area. We love the outdoors so it’s perfect and perfectly private!!! Oh the WI-FI was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris V.

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

Beautiful and secluded cabin

The cabin is situated in a scenic part of the highlands, well off the busy Georgia road but close enough to allow fast travel to multiple state parks. We were thrilled by the spacious interior and the copious deck space. Comfortable Adirondack chairs, the propane grill and three bathrooms were a plus as well. We would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Great dog friendly cabin

We loved staying in this cabin. It had everything we needed and is in a great location. Our dog stayed too and that was an added bonus. My only recommendation is, because it is a dog friendly cabin, to include dog friendly places/things to do in your book. That would be an added bonus!!! We will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

Great cabin!

Our family enjoyed the cabin. It was a great little getaway for us. The owner was super quick to help us with any questions we had during our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Just what we were hoping for.

Everyone in my group was extremely happy with this cabin. It was even better than the description.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Marc Rodriguez

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Originally from busy Miami, Florida, my wife Tere and I now live in Austin, Texas. We look forward to the calmness of the Smoky Mountains and relaxing at the Beach any chance we get with our two beautiful, energetic, and loving kids. We are focused on providing our guests with amazing experiences in outstanding locations. Every one of our properties reflects our belief that "mi casa es su casa". How did we end up in the Airbnb hospitality business? We've stayed in many different places over the years, and have learned what we loved (and what we don't!) most about all of the homes we have stayed in. We appreciated quick no-contact check-ins and check-outs, friendly hosts that still gave us our privacy, super clean properties, and quick responses when we needed help. We strive to deliver these qualities to you and your family during your stay in any of our homes. We look forward to hosting you!

Languages:

English, Spanish