Quiet Forest On The Creek

Perfect for me! As a mostly solo female camper I was very pleased to find such a safe and “still in the woods” kind of place. If you’re a tent camper and used to that kind of woodsy experience then this is a small step above that kind of experience. Let me explain: 1. The shelter would be in lieu of your tent, but with some extra perks. It has windows that can be opened and also locked. It has a door that can be closed and locked. It has a porch with rocking chairs. And, it has a portable potty with all the necessary amenities! At first I was certain that I would not use it, but wow, it was easy to use and easy to clean up after. There is an also a privacy screen should there be more than one of you. If you are a solo camper then you know that not having to go outside in the middle of the night is priceless! 2. The surroundings are beautiful and with a creek right next to the shelter that provides creekside melodies nonstop. There is a lovely patio-type set up between the creek and the shed, which provides the perfect place for a morning cup of coffee or an evening fire. 3. If you are looking for privacy then I’d say the immediate area definitely provides that in a “nobody is watching you kind of way” or “walking past your tent kind of way”. The shed is placed about 100 feet away from your parking spot, up the hill and set in the woods. There are neighbors near by and a road that has the occasional car going by slowly. Mostly, you won’t see the cars but can hear the crunching of tires on the dirt road. Occasionally you might hear a dog barking, but it’s not close by and actually provided me some comfort knowing there was a guard on watch. ☺️ 4. It does not include electric, currently, but an electric lantern is definitely enough light for the inside. I brought my own, but Sandra also provided a couple. 5. If you like still having cell phone service then you should be mostly okay with that. I could get service outside the shed, but once I closed my door at night it was a little spotty. Since I don’t usually get any cell service camping it was nice to be able to send the occasional “checking in” text. Make sure to charge your phone before arriving or bring a battery bank. 6. The location was perfect for my needs. It is close enough to go into the little Historic town of Sylva for some shopping and dinner, and only a 30 minute drive to Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains for some hiking. (There is also hiking closer by-ask Sandra for the list!) Thank you, Sandra for sharing your little piece of Heaven. I’ll definitely be back! 🥰 —Rosie

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· October 2026

Thank you for the lovely stay! I enjoyed listening to the barred owls talking to each other at night and seeing the flock of turkeys down the road. The cabin was great, just what I needed, and would definitely stay again.

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· October 2026

Very peaceful and so close to many pretty views and parks. Will visit again!!

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· October 2026

We had a nice stay.

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· September 2026

I absolutely enjoyed my stay!! the cabin was exactly what I needed. I brought my air mattress a little buddy heater, and I was good to go!!! I enjoyed having a fire before laying down in the cabin and I usually have to sleep with a fan going due to the noise but with the creek right next to the cabin it was perfect. Definitely a place that I’ll keep coming back to.

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· September 2026

Tent · With kids ·

Enjoyed camping here!! Nice mulch spot for our tent. Great place for our trip to WCU!

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· September 2026

Quaint Get Away

A great location to be close to Sylva, Cherokee, and a 45 minute drive to Asheville. Comfortable, quiet location to get away in nature. So glad we brought our tatami mat, made our stay comfortable and homey. Loved using the grill for breakfast in the mornings and sitting on the porch at night!

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· August 2026

Awesome stay

Great spot, easy, cheap, cute and near the rivers. Would stay again!

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· July 2026

Tent ·

Amazing campsite in the mountain forest with a gentle creek to lull you to sleep. Sandra was an amazing host, very prompt and hospitable!

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· July 2026

Cool place to stay. Not too far away from GSNP. I was here after lots of rain and the sound of the stream running was a great background sound.

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· May 2026

Such a lovely little cabin, and an even more lovely host! It’s the perfect little place to disconnect and relax! The best part is how close it is to the Blue Ridge Parkway! Will definitely be booking again! ❤️

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· May 2026

Tent ·

Enjoyed Sarah's campsite! Modest little spot in the woods near the blue ridge parkway. Neighbors dogs were a bit loud as they are literally right across the street, but wasn't enough of a bother to ruin the stay. Creek sounds to fall asleep to, clean site. A bit hard to find and parking wasn't marked well. Overall a cozy night!

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· November 2025

Just what one needs

This was a nice quiet retreat in the woods. Just the basics of what one would need to reconnect to nature.

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· October 2025

Perfect location for exploring the area. Only 12 mins to hop on the BRP. Very simple bare room cabin. Brought my air mattress & camp stove . Liked being in the trees. Owner is very responsive to any questions.

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· October 2025

Super cute place just what we needed for the weekend!

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· September 2025

Tent ·

A good stay. I stayed one night and easily found the campsite, fire pit, stream, and cottage w/ deck. There was room to pitch a tent, although I set up a hammock. It was a quiet night other than the occasional car passing by on the nearby gravel road up until around midnight.

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· June 2025

Moldy and not quiet

With pets ·

The shack is not suitable if you’re sensitive to black mold. Also, the people across the street are inconsiderate and let their dogs continuously bark. Unfortunately, it was not what we expected. We came for peace and instead got put in a situation late in the evening trying to find another place but ended up having a sleep in our car with our children. Sandra was decent enough to offer a refund but the circumstances that she could end up putting someone else in for something that’s a health hazard is not OK. Hope this helps someone else not go through everything we had to like sleeping in a car with two children!

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· April 2025

Wonderful Semi secluded spot!

Tent ·

We loved staying on Sandra’s meadow tent spot! Me and my boyfriend stayed one night and enjoyed the noises of the peaceful stream running near us. Such a beautiful area and very well set up for us, we had no trouble getting here with the directions provided.

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· March 2025

This was a great spot to spend the night! It was peaceful and well, protected from the elements.

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· February 2025

When my camping plans got rained out, this little art shack was a great alternative that allowed me to still enjoy being in gorgeous surroundings but with the pleasure of shelter. I loved ending my night and starting my day on the sweet porch.

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· November 2024