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Raven Ridge

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· Marshall, Madison, North Carolina
3 acres hosted by James S.
2 lodging sites
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James landed on the property in 2009, built a small barn and milked 3 cows for 3 years. Then, started planting trees,gardening the hillsides. He married in 2015 and has three Daughters with Sofi, originally from Sweden. Together they manage a botanically interesting hobby hill farm and are happy to host travelers and seekers in their cabins. Hilltop was a joint project that James built in 2012 with a talented woodworker and friend in 6 months of saturday for less than $5k. We have maintained the original vibe of the place, rustic simplicity and elegance a notch or two above glamping, well-described by the zen koan, "chop wood, carry water" Orchard House was built entirely by James from the block up to the roof, averaging 1 hour/day for 3 years or 1,000 hours. Some of the Hilltop photos are a bit dated, we have a more private outhouse behind the cabin, and have made a few improvements here and there. Reach out anytime for any reason ! We really like hosting and nearly everyone enjoys their stay.
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Darin S.recommends
July 22, 2024
Orchard House
Charming homestead
Beautiful place with loads of charm and character. James is very kind and welcoming. Would highly recommend !
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Julia H.recommends
July 21, 2024
Hilltop Cabin at Raven Ridge
The tiny house is adorable! Has everything one could need. We hang our hammock in the yard, watched the birds and even saw a dear walk past the fence at night. Needless to say our dog had the time of his life with all the smells (and the obligatory roll in some dear poop)... The outdoor shower/ garden hose works well to wash off the mud. The compost toilet was clean and easy to use. We will definitely come back!
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Azar K.recommends
July 11, 2024
Orchard House
What a Dream!
Staying at Orchard House feels a bit like stepping into a dream. Every inch of the place is handcrafted and thoughtfully designed so that you can truly sense the heart and soul of the owners. After a stressful few days of travel, I stepped into the house and immediately felt grounded. My first couple of hours there consisted of simply walking around, looking at the art and craftsmanship of the place, perusing the exquisite books and reveling in the long exhale the place offered. The property is also a wonderland for exploration, especially for our little girl, who never wanted to leave. And the owners couldn't be more kind, interesting and accommodating. We were planning our return trip before we even left! Thank you, James and Sofi!
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Savannah B.recommends
July 8, 2024
Hilltop Cabin at Raven Ridge
Amazing place! Nice and private, but close enough to the other properties to feel safe. Wonderful views of the mountains and the night sky was so clear we could see the stars. We will definitely be returning to this one in the future!
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Jesse L.recommends
July 5, 2024
Hilltop Cabin at Raven Ridge
Beautiful spot up in the hills above Marshall. The cabin was quaint and cozy. Highly recommended!
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Karen T.recommends
July 2, 2024
Hilltop Cabin at Raven Ridge
I loved staying in this spot with my dog--we had a wonderful time and the hosts were super communicative and kind. Would definitely come back!
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Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by James S.

Joined in January 2017
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