This unique home offers ultimate seclusion with rushing creek nearby. Journey back in time to this antique hand-hewn 1820's log cabin with modern upgrades. Relax in privacy on great new wraparound porch. Common room with large stone fireplace, premium-channel DirectTV, separate area includes two single beds (trundle bed) and dining area; newly renovated kitchen and bath; loft bedroom upstairs with king bed. Pet friendly.

The space
You will have entire home. This is one of 6 cabins on the property. The property includes 61 acres on southeast facing flank of Cold Mountain, totally surrounded by Shining Rock Wilderness within Pisgah National Forest. Hiking available on property on all improved and unimproved roads. Longer hikes within 2 miles of property off US-276 south at three Big East Fork trailheads [trail #332, Old Butt Knob, 3.6 miles; trail #363, Shining Creek, 3.4 miles; trail #357, Big East Fork, 3.4 miles (first two listed will take you to awesome Shining Rock)]. Your front porch faces southeast and Wagon Road Gap with views of awesome sunrises over Pisgah Ridge. Your private back deck is a great place to enjoy sunset while grilling. Let us know if you're interested in renting any of our other cabins on the property!

Guest access
You'll be able to access all parts of your cabin during your stay. Fishing (seasonal with license) directly across US-276 @ East Fork of Pigeon River adjacent to Camp Hope. Springdale Country Club less than 5 miles north on US-276. Mount Pisgah Recreation Area within 10-15 minutes, as is Blue Ridge Parkway. No hunting, fishing or firearm discharge allowed on this private property. Registered guests only, visitors only if pre-approved. No trailers unless pre-approved and less than 12 ft. length; no campers. Surrounding private property includes 61 acres on southeast facing flank of Cold Mountain, totally surrounded by Shining Rock Wilderness within Pisgah National Forest. Hiking available on property on all improved and unimproved roads. Longer hikes within 2 miles of property off US-276 south at three Big East Fork trailheads [trail #332, Old Butt Knob, 3.6 miles; trail #363, Shining Creek, 3.4 miles; trail #357, Big East Fork, 3.4 miles (first two listed will take you to awesome Shining Rock)].

Other things to note
You may wish to obtain groceries in Asheville, Brevard, Waynesville or Canton prior to accessing property, as we are approximately 20-25 minutes from Waynesville and Canton, and 22 miles or 40 to 45 minutes from downtown Asheville (approximately 30 minutes to West Asheville). Access to property is at Heritage Cove Rd off US 276 either via Brevard, Canton, or Waynesville, or along the gorgeous Blue Ridge Parkway (seasonal; we are located only 4 miles north of Blue Ridge Parkway on 276). We have plenty of local wildlife, including black bear, turkey, deer, groundhogs, snakes and field mice; avoid contact with all animals in environs, and do not leave open food or unsecured trash outside or out on counters in home, as this will encourage bad habits in our larger and smaller animals alike. Please help avoid wildlife-pet interaction by keeping pet(s) on leash or under voice command. Carry in, carry out, nothing left behind, including butts and pet waste. If you forgot hiking poles, daypack or backpack, ask us for loaner to use. If you have questions about local happenings, restaurants, music venues, breweries, hiking or rafting options, or other adventures that you can't clarify pre-travel online or by phone, just ask us and we'll try to find out the details for you.

Additional rules
Enjoy and protect our beautiful natural mountain environment. Important: please print itinerary/reservation details upon booking for on-property directions to your particular cabin, as no wifi here and GPS/address gets you to entrance gate only. Please inform of ETA by morning of arrival. Keep safe distance from all local wildlife. This is one of our pet-friendly cabins. Please bring your pets' favorite sleeping option(s): blanket, bed, kennel, etc. Enjoy Madison as your home away from home, let us know if you need anything, and please come back!

Checkout:
Please run dishwasher, place bagged garbage in black receptacle outside, hang up any used towels, and turn off heat/ lights.
Thank you.