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Romantic, bark covered cottage-close to town, book a spring-summer stay now!🌲🍷🌲

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Your cozy,  bark-covered cottage in the woods awaits...step inside...
An amazing space to relax for a movie or a book...or enjoy a fire....
Classic mountain cottage living...reinvented, to be fresh, modern and airy.
This marvelous Palladian mirror catches the light and view-like another window!
Artisan details...coffee table bench is by a local artist from reclaimed wood...

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cashiers, NC
  • Cashiers Farmers Market
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Chattooga River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Old Edwards Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪75 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Romantic, bark covered cottage-close to town, book a spring-summer stay now!🌲🍷🌲

Just a note about Hurricane Helene: while the damage last fall in Asheville, about 1.5 hours away, was devastating, Cashiers is ok…all is back to normal. The Hobbit House had no damage, and we’re fully prepared to offer you a wonderful getaway!j
Life is all around us. We need to celebrate it, every day. Hikes are free, so are the views from mountain tops and gorgeous waterfalls. Long walks, all levels of hikes, riding a bike, no crowds. Dine at terrific nearby restaurants, or cook the latest NY Times recipe that caught your eye together in the petite but well stocked kitchen of the Hobbit House. Then eat by the fireplace, at table, or on the front porch listening to the wind whisper through the trees. Enjoy some quality time watching a movie or sit by the fire (we supply the firewood) laughing and making s'mores. Get a great night's sleep on a super comfy mattress (seriously, SO many guests want to buy one I should get a commission) in the fresh mountain air.

So, with all that said, welcome to the Hobbit House in the breathtaking mountains of western North Carolina. A small space, yes...but such a sanctuary. And don’t we need that these days? The perfect hideout for a week or a long weekend. Just a two minute drive (if that), or a 10 minute walk to the Cashiers crossroads, the Hobbit House is nestled within an acre of mountain laurel, holly and tall pines....an airy, sophisticated Cashiers cabin with in-town seclusion.

The Hobbit House was completely redone with stainless kitchen appliances and new bathroom (note: the bathroom is downstairs from the loft bedroom) and redecorated into a luxurious, warm and peaceful getaway for two - or three, if you have a dog ($100 dog fee). Relax in the woods - yet have all the luxuries of home: HD Roku streaming of TV cable channels with all the possible sports channels plus Netflix, Amazon, Sling etc...washer and dryer and solid Wi-Fi. A petite but modern kitchen and flagstone floored bath with a modern subway-tiled walk-in shower...both on the first floor.. are just off the open living area with a wood burning, stone fireplace.

On cooler days, there is warm air flowing at the flick of a switch plus the fireplace, and an upstairs super efficient standing floor air conditioning unit that keeps the cottage cool on the rare, warmer than normal day. Usually the stainless steel ceiling fans do the trick!

Follow the mountain laurel railing upstairs to the light filled loft bedroom (bathroom downstairs), where a wonderful night's sleep awaits under the rafters. The gel-topped, memory foam, king size bed will soothe you to sleep in the cool mountain air after a day of hiking, waterfalls or shopping.

The Hobbit House is a cabin with a difference. Everything in The Hobbit House has been chosen specifically for this cottage. While poplar bark siding protects the exterior, inside you’ll find a light, modern, designer-mountain feel with a whitewashed shiplap interior, artisan details, the latest energy-efficient appliances and cool art. There are also top quality sheets and fluffy towels...you won't find another place like it. except our big sister house. You'll find a link below to the Mountain House if you're looking for something larger (6B-4-1/2B) but with the same easy style.

In the morning, have your coffee on the Sunday porch swing next to the mountain laurel rails that line the deck. Listen to the silence of the rain forest, broken only by the Carolina birds singing their tunes. Promise yourself that today, you WILL make time for reading. Ok, and maybe a nap on that same plush swing-bed. Later, enjoy a glass of wine in the same spot or take it with you walking the secluded roads and trails just outside your door. Then, if you wish, cook dinner in the fully-equipped kitchen or grill outside on the gas grill. Even better, slip away to one of Cashier's many wonderful restaurants that are just minutes away. Welcome to a slice of heaven!

Please be mindful of the septic system and do not flush anything down the toilets or drains other than toilet paper. This includes any and all personal hygiene products, baby wipes, bleaches and strong chemical cleaners.

Property manager

Donna H Paulson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
Non walking babies are welcome.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
$100 per dog, limit of 2 small dogs or 1 large.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you bring a dog, tell us. Please clean up any pet waste outside, and don’t drop doggie waste bags directly into the garage trash cans.
Load & start the dishwasher & put (only) BAGGED trash & recycling in the bear proof trash can outside back door. No loose pizza boxes. Thanks!
Please strip the bed and leave the sheets by the washer. Also please crack some windows and make sure the fans are on for ventilation.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cashiers

Located in Cashiers, this cabin is in the mountains. Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest. Cashiers Farmers Market and Highlands Biological Station 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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Cashiers, NC

What's nearby

  • Cashiers Farmers Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • The Village Green - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Chattooga River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Old Edwards Club - 9 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornucopia Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Dog Public House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Whiteside Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Orchard - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bucks Coffee Cafe of Cashiers - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic, bark covered cottage-close to town, book a spring-summer stay now!🌲🍷🌲 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Romantic, bark covered cottage-close to town, book a spring-summer stay now!🌲🍷🌲?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic, bark covered cottage-close to town, book a spring-summer stay now!🌲🍷🌲?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Romantic, bark covered cottage-close to town, book a spring-summer stay now!🌲🍷🌲 located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Cashiers Farmers Market and The Village Green. Chattooga River and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rodney C. C.

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

Cozy Cottage

Great place for a couple retreat. Clean and well managed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty H.

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

Close to town, and yet secluded.

Had a great three night stay. The cabin was super cozy and had everything that we needed. Built a fire all three nights, and really enjoyed crashing in front of it on the couch after hiking all day. Whiteside Mountain is definitely worth the effort. Ranger Falls between Highlands and Franklin was a nice on too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Just what we needed…

Had a wonderfully romantic and restful stay. Truly just what my wife and I needed. Cannot wait to come back. Host was the best and this adorable hideaway cannot be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

A Wonderful Place!

The cabin and secluded cottage were simply the best! The details in the cabin and communications with the host were as good it gets!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great place

Great home and great host
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Beautiful cabin

My wife and I loved staying at this cottage. It was cute, serene, well-maintained, and very comfortable. The hostess Donna was very quick to respond if I had any questions and she was professional. If you’re considering staying at this cottage I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

George T.

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

Tranquility

Cozy, clean, quiet, and well supplied cottage……A definite recommended stay in Cashiers!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalene J., Cumming

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

Hobbit House

My husband and always try new places and this is one of our favorites thus far!! We had an amazing, and relaxing time. The host is very communicative and friendly. They made sure we had every necessary for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Great place

Lovely property and lovely host
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Escape!!

Definitely a fantastic escape! The location was very convenient to anywhere we wanted to go yet it felt like it we were a world away once we settled in. The home was well furnished and had all we needed plus some! Definitely want to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzy K.

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

Darling cottage

The Hobbit house was everything as advertised!! Perfect for me and my husband. Location was perfect! We had lovely dinners in Cashiers, shopping and lunch in Highlands. Explored Lake Glenville and a beautiful hike. Looking forward to future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

gregg o.

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

Perfect lil mountain cottage

The property has an ideal location to downtown Cashiers, however, still has the seclusion of a mountain cabin. Host was very attentive and checked with us to see if everything was to our liking. Would always recommend staying at the Hobbit House.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Perfect summer getaway

We had a wonderful time. The cabin was a perfect getaway for the two of us (and our small pup). Despite rainy weather, we hiked, enjoyed the local restaurants, and lingered over coffee on the front porch. Everything was just as advertised and couldn’t have been better!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene C.

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

Great Cottage Close to Town

We loved staying in the Hobbit House for our week in Cashiers! It was very convenient to everything we wanted to do & the cottage is nice & cozy! Perfect for me & my husband & our pup!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale M.

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

Cute Cabin-Hobbit House

Cute, tucked-away mountain property, perfect for tw
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

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

Fall getaway

Cozy cottage perfect for two. Excellent location and convenient to Cashiers central business district.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Cozy place!

We enjoyed this spot as a home base for a wedding weekend. It was perfect for the two of us, and we even skipped one of the wedding evenings to grill a dinner and enjoy the fireplace! we would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Love Hobbit House

This is our third stay at Hobbit House. You just can’t beat the location. It’s beginning to feel like our summer home.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don H.

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

Cozy Cottage

Everything was just as advertised. It was a wonderful cozy cottage that was centrally located to everything you may want to do in the Cashiers/Highlands and Sapphire area. The fireplace was the way to end each day, with a warm fire and comfy sofa! The Paulson's made everything easy with great info and suggestions! This is a gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P., Greenville SC USA

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

Another fantastic stay

This is such a comfy and amazingly cute property. This was our second visit. It feels like home the minute you arrive. Very secluded, yet the town is in walking distance. And so many businesses to visit, especially restaurants. We can't wait to go back. Oh, and the dog loves it, too. A nice big porch to hang out on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P., Greenville SC USA

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

The perfect getaway!

I couldn't imagine a more perfect stay at any property than staying here! This modern, yet rustic, cabin in the woods was absolutely fantastic. It had everything we needed, even some things that we didn't realize that we wanted. Donna is an exceptional host with great communication and she thought of everything. We even followed her restaurant recommendations to the T and all were perfect, too. The location of this rental was also perfect, close to some great restaurants and a large grocery store, yet, with a two minute drive, you felt you were secluded. We can't wait to book another stay! We (me, spouse and dog,) highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor W.

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

Perfect Couple’s Getaway

This is the perfect place to get away for a romantic weekend. The house is beautiful and comfortable with everything you need at your fingertips. Donna is so attentive and helpful. We come back every year.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terry M.

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

Thanksgiving

Spent a great Thanksgiving weekend in Cashiers. Place was close to everything . Perfect size for a couple and so peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Hobbit House

Hobbit House is a beautiful little cabin in the woods. We had a minor problem with the water supply, but the owner had it fixed quickly. We loved our stay in Cashiers and highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Donna H Paulson

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I first traveled to the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau as host of 'Great Country Inns' for The Learning Channel, and after traveling all over the world for tv work...this was the place that stopped me in my tracks. The weather in the summer is so incredible for those of us used to scorching 90+ temps...balmy 75 degree days, but so cool at night you can light a fire. Also lovely in the fall and spring....cozy in the winter...it was where we always wanted to own a home. Now we do and love sharing it with guests. We hope you plan a visit to enjoy the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Warning: you may never want to leave!

Why they chose this property

Who doesn't love the idea of a cozy little bark covered cottage in the woods? This hideaway is just perfect for two people, snuggled into the mountain laurel, with walking trails right outside the door, plus restaurants, shopping and everything you need just 2 minutes away. The modern convenience is amazing, the rustic charm undeniable.

What makes this property unique

You're super close to Cashiers...seriously, the two of you could walk to the Village Green. Yet you're in the middle of a beautiful green forest of old rhododendrons and pine, right outside your door. You can hike, bike, shop, golf, eat out, fly fish...or just relax. It's all there!

Languages:

English

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