# Mountain Top Cabins on Private Land See photos, check availability, and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/north-carolina-mountain-top-cabins-on-private-land-pw1hj86o - **Location:** Hot Springs, North Carolina, United States - **Price:** from $65.00/night - **Rating:** 99% recommend (333 reviews) - **Sites:** 5 - **Size:** 500 acres - **Host:** Lisa A. ## Overview We offer guests an off-grid and authentic Appalachian experience at our hike-in cabins and campsites located on 500 private acres atop the Newfound Mountains in Western North Carolina! Our Trailhead is located 45 minutes west of Asheville, NC and our hike-in trail is 2 miles long with 1,250 feet of elevation gain. The hike-in trail utilizes an old forest service road which follows a creek providing verdant landscapes and soothing sounds as you make your way up the mountain to our cabins and campsites. We have two antique Appalachian cabins on-site and two campsites available. Our cabins and campsites are priced per person and can be reserved individually or collectively through an entire property buyout. A hearty and healthy breakfast is served each morning in our Main Lodge and is included and you'll never pay a cleaning fee on this mountain because we believe in Southern hospitality! Our Main Lodge (Cabin #1) has a huge front porch with spectacular views, a nicely appointed off-grid kitchen, full bathroom with hot shower and an upstairs loft that sleeps up to 10. Our on-site host/s stay downstairs in the Main Lodge in private bedrooms so they can keep the home fires burning, tend the garden, cook breakfasts, clean the cabins and ensure all your needs are taken care of during your stay. Guests in our Upper Cabin (Cabin #2) enjoy a wooded and secluded setting in a rustic cabin that sleeps up to 6. The downstairs area features an open floorpan with a queen size bed, off-grid kitchen, dining area and the loft upstairs sleeps up to 4 people. Cabin #2 also features a full bathroom with and a tree-house like view from the front porch! Our cabin adjacent camp space features two spectacular campsites and is located 100’ from our Main Lodge. Camp 1 and Camp 2 both measure 12’x15’ and feature a soft grassy surface surrounded by natural boulder walls. Both campsites sit beside our neighboring property owned by the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy and feature a long-range mountain views. Guests at our campsites are welcomed to breakfast daily and have full access to the restroom facilities in the Main Lodge. ## Highlights - **Amazing views:** Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views. - **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids. - **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team. - **Lisa is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences. - **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic. - **Creature comforts:** Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen. - **Hike-in sites:** Hike-in to some sites at this Hipcamp. ## Amenities - **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table - **Activities:** Hiking, Wildlife watching, Fall Fun - **Terrain:** Forest, River, stream, or creek, Mountainous, Field ## Sites - **Cabin 2** (cabin, up to 6 guests, $70.00/night) - **Cabin 1** (cabin, up to 10 guests, $70.00/night) - **Camp 1** (tents, up to 4 guests, $65.00/night) - **Camp 2** (tents, up to 4 guests, $65.00/night) - **Entire Property** (cabin, up to 15 guests, $850.00/night) ## Recent reviews > We stayed overnight in Cabin 2, which had everything we needed. We loved the cabin. Doug was a super host. He fixed us a delicious supper and breakfast. We hiked to both balds, and the views were amazing. We will definitely be back, and we will enthusiastically recommend it to others. > > - Joyce R., November 3, 2026 > Had a wonderful time on top of Sandy Mush Bald! It was lovely up there and Cabin 2 was perfect for our group of 2, with plenty of loft space for more. Doug was a great host! > > - Matt D., October 30, 2026 > Words can’t explain how beautiful both the property and the people working at Sandy Mush Bald are. We got married on top of the bald and spent the weekend here and just had the most fantastic time from start to finish. The hike in is challenging but doable. Lisa and Doug were incredible and took such great care of us. We are eternally grateful both them and Sandy Mush! > > - Mary M., October 25, 2026 > We loved this place. The owner, Lisa, and her cabin/campground host, Doug, are both terrific. The dinner we purchased and the included breakfast were both delicious. We happened to hit an unseasonably cold night which turned what could have been a fantastic stay into just a great one. The web site description is quite accurate including the hike up to the cabins and then down, so consider that in your planning. We enjoyed our stay so much we asked if we could stay one additional night. Nope - booked. I gather they stay booked most of the time so reserve early if you want to go. Thank you, Lisa… > > - Richard Z., October 19, 2026 > We had an amazing stay in cabin 1! Can’t wait to return > > - Samantha R., October 18, 2026