Remote, peaceful, scenic, roomy cabin
Submitted: June 14, 2011
Stayed: June 2011
Enjoyed our stay. Peaceful, remote area. The gravel road was well maintained and not extremely steep or curvy. The top of the driveway was a little steep, but nothing like some of the others I've seen. Our family met my goal of eating every meal outside on the beautiful deck! (We did pack a picnic one day and ate outdoors at Whitewater Falls.) Especially appreciated being provided with all the basics we needed, like kleenex and dish/laundry/bath soap, all towels, etc. The kids enjoyed the popsicles and graham crackers that you left. The only downer was that the DVD remote was missing, but luckily we had our own portable player. We didn't have cell phone coverage in the area, so be sure not to rely on cellphone maps. The kids were so happy to have Wi-fi. Very nicely landscaped, and the flowers were in bloom for us. It must be a lot of work to keep the place up like that.
Lots of waterfalls in the area, but a little ways to drive to see them. We saw 10. I bought a North Carolina Waterfalls book online (by Kevin Adams), which gives directions to some lesser known falls in the area. While at the cabin, we saw Toxaway 5/10, White Owl 7/10, Whitewater 10/10, Rainbow 10/10 (a 3.5 mile or longer hike), Turtleback 6/10 (1/4 mile past Rainbow), Diamond Creek (Skip this one- no parking & not visible from one lane gravel road), Lemon (the trail you want is the one by the rock), Mill Shoals 5/10, Bird Rock 7/10 and Eastotoe 8/10. My favorite was Bird Rock Falls which is a short hike from Mill Shoals. Eastatoe Falls is a really close awesome private waterfall in someone's backyard that allows visitors. From US 64, dive 3.4 miles south on US 178 and turn right into a private gravel driveway between 2 ponds at a sign saying Mountain Meadow. Park to the left of the house. It's even closer to go Old Toxaway Road to 178 (right-South). Many more waterfalls in the area we didn't get to yet. I would recommend this cabin to a friend/relative.
Recommended for:
Families with Teenagers
Owner's Response: We are so grateful to have Jennifer's review. What a great list of waterfalls! We found the missing remote and returned it to a visible place! If the cabin is not rented we owners try to stay there to enjoy the atmosphere, gardens, and water. The work in keeping up this enchanted place is truly a joy.
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