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Mountain Top Cabins

99%

195 reviews

· Hot Springs, Madison, North Carolina

500 acres hosted by Lisa A.

3 lodging sites · 2 tent sites

Amazing views

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Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

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.

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99% Recommend467 ratings · 195 reviews

Rebecca B.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Cabin 2

We had an amazing trip to the Sandy Mush cabins over opening weekend! Our party of two was welcomed by hosts Doug and Lisa. The hike up was fun, and on a steep incline (took us about 2 hours) — it was beautiful and had plenty of places to rest, including a seating area under cover by the creek. The hosts were so gracious and welcomed us with anything we needed. Running water, fully stocked restrooms, kitten Lucy, and plenty of games and books too. We stayed in Cabin 2 (about 200 yards up from Main Cabin). We used our headlamps in the cabin after the sun went down, and brought one down blanket that we shared on the downstairs queen bed (linens provided). We enjoyed the propane stove and coffee / tea provided — the cabin was stocked with amenities for cooking, reading, and relaxing on the porch swing or by the cast-iron wood burning stove. The views were unbelievable! We enjoyed games and coffee on the porch overlooking the mountains, as well as a gorgeous hike up to the bald. The flowers everywhere were gorgeous. There are a few options for the walk up to the bald — one of which starts and ends right at Cabin 2. The sunrise was amazing on the morning of our hike down (took about half the time going down as our hike up). Lisa and Doug were both amazing hosts. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful with anything and everything. They taught us about some of the history of the mountain and we really enjoyed the breakfast they cooked for us before we left in the morning

Beth S.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Cabin 2 in October

With pets ·

Cabin 2

What a beautiful place nestled high in the mountains. A great weekend getaway. Cool air and beautiful leaf color all around. The hike in says moderate but it’s way more than moderate - rocky, climb the entire time. Walking poles and sticks are great to bring to help navigate the rocky terrain. Doug was our host all weekend and he was fantastic and makes a heck of a breakfast. Cabin is very well equipped.

Alex M.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Cabin 2

The perfect place to getaway for a few days. The cabin has everything you need and the host is very responsive and friendly. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.

Sarah B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Cabin 2

Loved our stay! The views were incredible. Great hosts. Definitely coming back soon <3

Rachel N.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Peaceful stay!

Tent · With kids ·

Camp 1

It was a fun route to get to! We went with our 3 and 5 year old and they were able to do the whole thing as well.

Kate G.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Cabin 2

We had such a great time in Cabin 2! A gorgeous sunset, comfy cabin, all the beauty of the woods plus all the comforts of indoor plumbing! One of our favorite stays

Location

Hot Springs, Madison, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Lisa A.

Joined in April 2018

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