Alexander, North Carolina
**PLEASE USE "Contact Host" button (blue letters under owners photo on right) to inquire BEFORE requesting to book SO THAT WE CAN ASSURE THAT THIS IS THE RIGHT PROPERTY FOR YOUR TRIP! This is a VERY UNIQUE property and is NOT SUITABLE for all people, pets or types of vacations.
*2 adults only
*ONE approved ADULT dog permitted - a fee and deposit required.
*NO children under 12 permitted
*NO camping, additional guests, parties, etc. permitted.
*READ cabin details - historic glamping island cabin - incinerating toilet, rain barrel fed outdoors shower, wood stove/NO central hvac.
RENT AN ISLAND for your vacation! This is a one of a kind glamping style tiny house, situated on a beautiful private island in the French Broad River offering a unique opportunity to "get away from it all', but be just 10 minutes from shops & restaurants and 25 minutes from downtown Asheville.
Restored one room (plus modified bath) rustic cabin with large partially covered porch to enjoy the 'middle of nowhere' feeling of being on an island. Our Island Retreat is designed for the adventurous. This rustic retreat provides the ideal quarters for romantic getaways, fishermen, authors, bikers, hikers and the free spirited looking to get close to nature… but not too close!
** Note - Children under 12 are not permitted on the island. Ideal for 1 or 2 adults. We do NOT allow tent camping or non-paying visitors on this property.
Fish the French Broad, cook your catch over on the open fire pit grill, experience an outdoor rain fed shower, and watch the fireflies light up the mountainside. Bring your bike and enjoy the level ride along historic Old Marshall Highway. Catch some rays on your private riverfront beach or just relax in the porch hammock. Spend evenings by the campfire toasting smores and listening to the wildlife serenade. Day trip to kayak, whitewater raft, tube the river, hike or horseback ride. Explore history with a visit to the Biltmore Estate, Grove Arcade, historic downtown Asheville or the Vance Birthplace. Drive the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and have lunch on top of Mount Pisgah.
This is the only cabin on the island, but just over a bridge from a mainland cabin and owner's home. Just 15 minutes from Asheville, 10 minutes to Weaverville, and 10 minutes to the historic town of Marshall.
PLEASE scroll down to view all of our photos, click on 'comments from previous guests' to see what visitors think, and view our WEBSITE (see link below) for more details! We do allow one dog with a pet fee ($40) and a pet deposit ($50) if they meet our pet guidelines and stay with owners at all times!! We can make exceptions for 2 ADULT dogs ($50 fee). (No children under 12, no camping on island, no groups, three night minimum for advance reservations)
Floating tubes for on site use ONLY provided. Guests are welcome to bring tubes or kayaks to launch from site.
GUESTS MUST sign and return a vacation rental agreement within 72 hours or reservation will be cancelled.
Keywords: Cabin,cottage,island,glamping,tiny house,eco cabin,riverfront,french broad river,camping,Asheville
This place was amazing and it was an amazing zen retreat for me. The owners were very nice and responsive to questions. The property was beautiful. I felt safe and comfortable and hidden away from the world. Once I checked in, I didn’t leave the island until check out. It was bliss.
Fun, Quiet, secluded, nurturing, restorative, & a turn key stay. If you are looking to be in a quiet and powerful natural setting directly on a river, where all you need to do is arrive and all is thought of, and taken care of by the host, then this is your place to be. Liz and paul keep the property and cabin in perfect functioning order. Everything from plates, bowls, napkins, blankets pots and pans are there for you, to come and nurture yourself in deep nature at the drop of a hat. They both were incredibly accommodating, kind, helpful, and easy going.. I enjoyed so many nuisances of the stay. A very fun swinging bridge of 50-70 ft that is the access to the island. Hearing the sound of the river was so soothing, calming, grounding, and restorative, night and day The seclusion from any human was one of the most enjoyable parts of the visit that allowed for 100% freedom. I particularly enjoyed the out side foot pump hot/warm shower in the captured pure rain water. Also, the Incinerator toilet gets mention as a first time experience, of impressive note. We Human’s are so inventive solution oriented people.. At night one can see the stars backdropped but the full sounds of animals and running water, that can be enjoyed on 1 or 2 of the hammocks on the property or perhaps warmly settled next to the fire ring, where you get to stay very warm on a cold night.. Oh, and the bed was very comfortable with multitudes of blankets to stay warm on even the coldest of nights. That’s if you did not choose to use the wood burning stove within the cabin? Sometimes it is nice to sleep in the natural cold and snuggle wonderfully close, to your partner or guest? Be prepared for one of the most wonderful experiences of your life when you choose to reside on the Island!!!
The amenities associated with this property are definitely misrepresented. It is NOT a private island and we did NOT have access to the entire island. There is another rental on the mainland and those renters use the top part of the island. In fact, we were specifically asked not to go to the top of the island. Also, listed in the amenities for this rental was a washer and dryer. When my girlfriend asked the host about the washer and dryer, she was rudely told that she must have looked at the amenities for the other rental. After we left, the host admitted that the washer & dryer were indeed listed accidentally in the amenities list for this property...she has since corrected that list. The river is beautiful at this location but is shallow and is not suited for for swimming. Finally, the host provided a smores basket which was very thoughtful; however, the Graham crackers she left in the basket expired a year & a half ago. We won't be returning to this rental.
Thank you Liz for an excellent escape from reality! The cabin by the river is a true gem, and we are thankful for sharing it with us!!
I would rate this higher than 5 if I could! Liz and Paul were so easy to communicate with. Americana Cabin is rustic yet very comfortable. This was the perfect place to celebrate our 36th anniversary. We enjoyed the porch every morning, the river in the afternoon and dinner and dessert cooked on the fire pit in the evenings. The view (and hummingbirds) we enjoyed nonstop. The bed was so comfortable, I had to double check to make sure it was an air mattress! Liz and Paul, thank you for another wonderful stay. We are looking forward to coming back again!
This is our second stay at the Americana Cabin. This is a great place to get off the beaten path, but remain close to civilization. Beautiful views, privacy, and great hosts who communicate and make you feel welcome every time.
The sound of the river was so soothing , and the owner really works at keeping this a very unique property. Don't stay here if you have a problem with 'rustic'. It's rustic. I'd really like to come back in Spring, Fall, or Winter
The island and cabin are magical. My daughter and I spent 4 days there enjoying the nature and beauty of it all. Our last trip before she leaves for college. Couldn’t have been more wonderful.
What Liz and Paul have done with this cabin is nothing short of astounding. Their attention to detail in creating a perfectly cozy environment with everything you need for your stay was impeccable. They were incredibly accommodating while being very respectful of our privacy. This was the exact level of “roughing it” that we were looking for - isolated and out in the wilderness while still able to access creature comforts quite easily. It was so nice to be able to take day trips to Asheville (about a 25 minute drive) and then come back to our own private island to relax in the evenings by a bonfire or in the river. I could not be happier with our stay and look forward to coming back soon.
Our stay could not have been more perfect. The cabin offers just the right amount of amenities while keeping the rustic vibe. The outdoor shower, wood burner and sway bridge were 3 of my favorite features. If you go definitely check out the historic town of Marshall a few miles down the road.
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