River cabin on 45 acres of private mountain land pet friendly.

We had such a wonderful stay here. From the moment we arrived, the whole property felt peaceful and grounding. It was the kind of place that made it easy to slow down, be present, and enjoy simple time together as a family.If we were not down at the river pavilion, we were up on the deck taking in the view of the river winding through the rock and trees. Both spaces were a huge part of what made this trip so special. We spent our days kayaking, fishing, looking for cool rocks, playing in the water, relaxing in the hammocks, and sitting by the fire. It all felt simple in the best possible way.What stood out most was how much care had clearly gone into the place. Nothing felt overlooked, and everything about the property made it easy to settle in and just enjoy being there.Inside, the cabin had so much warmth and character. My son especially loved the decorations and antiques, and some of those pieces completely blew his mind. Even our 15 year old dog had the best time swimming, exploring, and soaking up the sunshine.More than anything, this place gave our family something we really needed. Time outside, time together, and memories we will keep for a long time. Our kids were genuinely sad to leave. We will certainly be would back.

Well what to say! As a Naturalist and Zoologist I was excited from the booking and the VRBO was everything and more! Between an incredible host to a cabin that was spotless and comfortable, I never wanted to leave! We saw Otters every morning come down the rapids and then the highpoint was a Beaver and juvenile right off the cabin! I work with one and it was just perfect. I could go on and on but I know we will back! The area, the beauty and none for miles! It was priceless!

If you’re looking to get away and immerse yourself in nature and calmness, this is the place. Pictures can’t capture how wonderful this property is. The cabin itself is upscale in all respects and immaculately clean. While the listed 2 hour hike was not possible due to hurricane Helene, there are plenty of opportunities for improvised treks. Access via Heaton Branch Road may cause some trepidation as while it’s paved, it’s close to single car width with many blind spots. Just exercising reasonable caution gets the job done and is so worth it! The gravel road to the cabin posed no issue for our Honda CRV with AWD. I found Chris to be a kind, caring and communicative host. Also, the new riverside deck complete with a Weber Genesis 3 burner grill is outstanding. The biggest challenge I ran into was convincing Casey, my Border Collie mix that we had to leave. Thank you Chris for making this spirit lifting sanctuary available. See you again!

Photos don’t do this place justice, and Chris is an awesome host. We hope to be back soon!

We loved our stay. It was very peaceful and we never got tired of listening to the river. The new boat house is fantastic and our dogs absolutely loved playing in the water. Chris is a great host.

Chris is an amazing host and his communication and hospitality were second to none! The property is absolutely amazing and relaxing! It has every convenience of home but in a tranquil and relaxing location. The river is simply soothing and so relaxing. If you need to get away from it all this is the Place for you. Some of the best trout and smallmouth fishing did I have ever done! We are excited to have found this place and the host so that we can book our next outing as soon as possible! Thank you so much Chris for allowing us to stay and experience our 24th year anniversary together in such a beautiful place!

The property was absolutely beautiful. The photos don’t do it any justice. The cabin was awesome and all the amenities were on point. Our dogs loved the river as did we. We never left the property for the entire week and we never got bored. We enjoyed ax/knife throwing, fishing, exploring the river and the views from the cabin deck or the river dock. Chris was a great owner. He was involved in making sure we had play by play instructions on getting there. He checked in (text) to make sure we didn’t need anything and that everything was perfect. If you stay at this property you will not be disappointed. Definitely will return. The Murphys

Enjoyed our short weekend!

Very clean with everything you need. Isolated and beautiful!

Always a joy staying at Chris's place. We love it! Communication is top notch, and you couldnt ask for a nicer host. We are quickly becoming regulars! Can't wait to go back.