Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods
Cabin in Otto, NC
9 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cabin rental
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.
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Otto, NC
££££
Reviews
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
4.0
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!
5.0
Very beautiful log cabin, had all amenities you could want, nice bathrooms, beautiful decks, and lovely bedroom loft. Best stay so far!
5.0
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.
5.0
Perfect little get away cabin nestled in woods ! Clean, and well taken care of ! 10/10
5.0
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.
5.0
We enjoyed our anniversary. A change of scenery in the mountains.
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
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!
5.0
Everyone in my group was extremely happy with this cabin. It was even better than the description.
5.0
We had a wonderful weekend.
4.0
We loved this quiet mountain get away! Our only problems were the driveway at first, but we got the hang of it! Beautiful place
5.0
Husband and I and our doggies had a fantastic time staying at your cabin. So peaceful and relaxing. We are very active and there are so many great hiking and mountain biking places close by. Our dogs loved being there too! Very quiet and peaceful. Thanks so much for your hospitality!
5.0
Beautiful woodwork inside, very clean, EXTREMELY spacious, has all the amenities you need.
(I love having a washer and dryer when we vacation. )
So beautiful sitting on the deck with coffee … we chose a different place or area and level of deck each day.
5.0
This place is extremely nice for the price . We had a great time . The upstairs bedroom and modern bathroom are a nice touch .
5.0
Anniversary Weekend
Cabin is nice and spacious. Property is secluded and private.
3.0
Okay place, would not come back.
The "bones" of the house were nice, as you can see from the photos. The location is indeed fairly private. The hosts were fine, and the pellet stove was nice. However, we had a lot of minor issues with the place that became a real issue when viewed cumulatively.
--The place was superficially clean, but all of the "soft" items in the house (excluding towels, but including couches, bedding, rugs) were dingy, stained, and smelly/greasy. Like when someone's had big dogs on their stuff for years.
--Numerous wood-boring insects infest the wooden master bed frame, creating audible munching sounds at night.
--Deferred maintenance on the slow upstairs shower drain has caused severe cracking in the shower floor concrete. You shower in a growing puddle water on bits of broken concrete. The shower must last less than 5 minutes, otherwise it spills out onto the floor, raining down into the dining area below.
--The dryer is broken; everything needed to be draped to dry.
--Only one of three bathrooms had a door (no lock), and it's in the kids' room downstairs. The bathroom off the dining area has only a curtain. If there are kids in your group, it's nighttime, and you have to go #2, things get pretty intimate for the dining room.
--The kitchen is poorly stocked. No cutting boards with resulting dull knives, tiny toaster, few utensils, etc.
--The fire pit is on an incline, which reveals itself as a problem when you try to find a place to sit, or if there are kids in your group (fall risk on the upslope), or if you try to make s'mores (everything rolls).
--Downstairs sliding door does not lock. Possibly not an issue if this were your own residence and you knew your neighbors, but uncomfortable for someone new to the area.
--The check-out process felt burdensome, e.g. hosts only supply one trash can and expect you to drive any extra bags of trash to the dump yourself. You do most of your own cleaning.
It's not a bad place. For an outdoorsy, super low-maintenance person with big dogs who identifies the above as "rustic," you won't have any issues. For someone looking for a base camp for visiting Highlands, who identifies the above as "poorly maintained," keep looking.
4.0
Wonderful Stay
My husband and I loved the cabin. It was exactly as advertised. We can’t wait to visit again with our two fur babies.
5.0
Rustic cabin indeed!
This is a beautiful rustic cabin, amazing woodwork, spacious and in a great location (midway from Helen, Hiawassee, Franklin, Highlands and Cashiers).
4.0
Rustic Hideaway
Great property, plenty of room, beautiful view, great decks. Cleanliness okay, kitchen supplies lacking. One thing I really appreciated was not a bunch of decorative stuff to move out of the way to used the counters, etc.
5.0
Our stay at Rustic Hideaway in Otto NC
We had a great time. The cabin was very warm and cozy and was perfect for a long weekend getaway. Drinking my morning coffee on the deck off of the master bedroom was the most peaceful time I have had in a long time. The best part was the 2 inches of snow we got and the epic snowball fight that ensued with the kids. I would definitely recommend this property and will return to stay in the future.
5.0
Great getaway!
We loved the cabin! It was beautiful and very spacious! The fire pit was wonderful- we really enjoyed roasting hot dogs and marshmallows each night. Highly recommend!
5.0
Very quiet and peacefully
Pictured are very accurate. Nice cabin big and spacious.
5.0
Great place very big.
Fantastic
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Otto?
The average price for a rental in Otto is £215 per night. This rental is £124 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Rustic Log Cabin Nestled Privately in the Woods?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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