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Good Egg Tiny Home & Remodeled Barn

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5 reviews

· Hot Springs, Madison, North Carolina

30 acres hosted by Don S.

2 lodging sites

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When you go to sleep, there's no light except the moon and stars, no refrigerator or central heating or air conditioning noise -- only the sounds of nature -- the stream, crickets or frogs in the nearby pond, dogs or coyotes in the distance. Without the glow of a nearby city, the hot tub on a clear night, the skies are dazzling. Speaking of which, the wood-fired hot tub is made by a company called Snorkel. It's perfect for 2 and can fit 3, although tight. It's Japanese style hot tub bathing, meaning no chemicals. Also, since we're not grid tied, it relies on a firebox heating fresh spring water, which you fill it with. It takes approx. 35 minutes to fill the tub and between 3 and 3.5 hours to heat (longer when it's really cold!). There's a thermometer in it, so as it gets closer to your liking (don't let it get over 102 degrees), let the existing logs burn down, choke off the air vent sleeve and hop in. With no pump sounds and the stars above, it's incomparable. The $50 fee (per 2 night rentals) covers thorough cleaning between guests and split firewood. You will be very comfortable in Little Good Egg, even in extreme weather, simply by paying attention and taking more time for simple tasks. It sounds corny, but there is a meditative quality to thinking and doing things like heating water, keeping warm, staying hydrated, eating well and choosing to do what you really want. I'm always amazed how busy I am -- and how different this kind of busy feels -- without electronics and my technological "time savers." Odd as it sounds to say this, it's stunning and wonderful to go "offline," even for just a day, and not get hit by little chirps and incoming messages that seem to arrive now 24/7. Note: Since we opened in October, 2014, guest reviews consistently tell us us best thing about staying at Good Egg is being off the grid and the treadmill of modern life, unplugging from the dominant culture and experiencing oneself as humans did 100 years ago and more. Whether it’s the absence of electricity (in the cabin), the quiet of the country, no city glow in the night sky, or the once common experience of the natural world dominating over human-made or human-crafted things, it’s astonishing for many of us to see and feel and experience without constant communications via text and email and the distractions of modern life. Many people write that they’ve learned an enormous amount about themselves, about homesteading or permaculture, and about alternate ways of being. This Spring (2016), we’ve increased the price a bit reflect more accurately our costs to maintain and improve the buildings & the property as well as carefully and lovingly transitioning it between guests. WARNING: Under North Carolina law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.” N.C.G.S. § 99E-32(b).

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Mountain Cabin/Tiny Home

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Cabin · Sleeps 3

This unique, 1-room, quiet, off-the-grid cabin retreat an hour outside of Asheville NC is 1 of 2 structures on a 30 acre permaculture site with a wonderfully audible babbling creek, solar power, spring fed water, private hiking trails, a large meadow, creek, 1 of a kind treehouse, wood-fired hot tub & more. This 240 sq. ft cabin/tiny home is simple, modern, clean and well insulated. There are 2 beds--a twin and a double in a bed-sized loft with low clearance to the roof. It's perfect for 1 or 2 people or a couple with a small child. There's indoor and outdoor, solar-powered LED lighting, 6 car-lighter wall outlets for charging a laptop or cell phone (please bring your own car charging equipment), a simple kitchen with cold running spring water (after mid-November, water is drawn from a winterized hydrant and carried to the cabin), a propane range, (no fridge), a rocket stove outside, an indoor wood-burning stove for heat and hot water, and a composting toilet in a separate structure. Note: The kitchen has plenty of basic cooking implements and utensils in good condition. French press for coffee, basic pots, pans, knives, some spices depending on who's left what. If you are a chef or foodie and would like, please feel free to bring stuff you know you'd like to have w/ you. The cabin was sited for southern exposure so the sun strikes the floor in winter but is shady & cool in summer. The stove cranks out plenty of heat using wood available to use in the nearby shed. Fresh spring water is delivered 24/7 from a gravity-fed 10,000 gallon cistern uphill of the cabin. We planted over 100 fruit and nut trees along the driveway and stream bed and you are welcome to anything that's ready to harvest. Guests have access to the composting toilet, indoor cold running spring water (except between 11/18 & 3/15), 1 linear mile of private, deeply wooded, gently sloping trails, a one of a kind treehouse, bountiful fruit and nut trees, 1/4 mile of private, and pristine creek frontage. If there are no other guests in the barn or with permission, cabin renters can also use a 40 x 14 porch with outdoor kitchen overlooking the creek. Guests can use the wood-fired Snorkel hot tub -$75 extra (for cleaning and unlimited split wood) In winter, the tub is filled by hose from the hydrant. Pets are welcome. While the cabin does not come with internet or phone service and the property does not generally get cell phone reception, guests may, if it's working, connect via wireless internet service in the barn. Winter Water Policy (between the first really cold snap in Nov & mid-March): Because we have exposed piping near and in the barn, we shut the water main off and guests fill jugs of fresh cold spring water from a winterized hydrant about 50 feet away. Pls. note, while the building is right off a substantial 2-lane road, in extreme weather, that road isn't plowed right away. This cabin is one of 2 dwellings on this parcel; the other is a great room inside a 60 year old restored tobacco barn about 75 feet away. Sometimes, there'll be nobody else in the barn, and other times, there may be guests. If you'd like the entire property to yourselves, please see the combined listing. We are an hour from Asheville, NC, near Max Patch Bald and the Appalachian Trail (AT) and the little town of Hot Springs.

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Secluded Mountain Cabin and Barn

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Cabin · Sleeps 6

Come stay in a secluded mountain cabin and restored barn! Together, they sleep up to 10; however, this is ideal for 1 or 2 couples or a family. The best thing is you get the entire 30 acre property to yourselves. Barn -- from the outside, it's a restored tobacco barn originally built in the 1960s. Slide open the door and there's a 400 square ft all season, carpeted, insulated, great room with grid power, fully provisioned kitchen, high ceiling, sleeping loft, lots of windows & huge porch. In 2008, we restored it, pouring foundation, replacing the roof, and building what is essentially a modern one-room tiny house inside. I've never seen anything like it and probably never will because it made zero economic sense! The room sleeps one couple and two singles or kids in the loft. In warm weather, a giant porch overlooking a robust creek could easily accommodate another four sleepers in bags. There's a private shower room (hot & cold) with a space heater, an outdoor kitchen with hot & cold running water & barbecue, a play loft way in the high rafters, near where the barn owl occasionally perches. We built the cabin/tiny home in 2009. It's 240 sq. ft, simple, modern, clean and well insulated. There are 2 beds--a twin and a double in a full bed-sized loft with low clearance to the roof. It's perfect for 1 or 2 people or a couple with a small child. There's indoor and outdoor, solar-powered LED lighting, 6 car-lighter wall outlets for charging a laptop or cell phone (please bring your own car charging equipment), a simple kitchen with cold running spring water, a propane range, (there's a cooler, no fridge), two rocket stoves, an indoor wood-burning stove for heat and hot water, and a composting toilet in a separate structure. The cabin was sited for southern exposure so the sun strikes the floor in winter but the cabin is shady & cool in summer. The stove cranks out plenty of heat using wood available to use in the nearby shed. Fresh spring water is delivered 24/7 from a gravity-fed 10,000 gallon cistern uphill of the cabin. We planted over 100 fruit and nut trees along the driveway and stream bed and you are welcome to anything that's ready to harvest. We have plenty of basic cooking implements and utensils in good condition in each location. French press for coffee, cast iron skillet, basic pots, pans, knives, some spices depending on who's left what. If you're a chef or foodie and would like, please feel free to bring stuff you know you'd like to have w/ you. To assure the property is a good fit for you and your party, please answer these questions. Thanks! -What kind of work do you do in the world? -How many are in your party? -What, specifically, attracts you to this property? -Are you comfortable with the composting toilet system? -Will you be bringing a pet? -Do you want to add the hot tub to your stay? I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. Please note: between November and mid-March, we shut water off to the cabin & barn to prevent exposed pipes from freezing. During these times, guests draw spring water for cooking and cleaning from a nearby freeze-proof hydrant. The barn shower does not operate during winter.

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Reviews

100% Recommend8 ratings · 5 reviews

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· October 2023

Mountain Cabin/Tiny Home

This what such a delightful spot! Very cozy, well equipped, and beautiful. The wood stove kept me plenty warm on the chillier nights. The hot tub was super luxurious. The little egg has everything you could want from a little WNC cabin retreat. Also the wifi was a great bonus!

Ansley T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· March 2023

Secluded Mountain Cabin and Barn

This is an incredibly unique property and a wonderful place to get away and enjoy the mountains. It feels very secluded, set on 30 acres of land deep in Madison County, and being off-grid adds to the sense of being able to really escape and relax. The barn and cabin are both really neat structures, and Don has clearly spent a lot of time and effort into making this a one-of-a-kind place. The barn has a spacious living area, with a full kitchen, heating, and other amenities, and a huge deck for cooking and entertaining. The cabin is a cozy retreat that is well supplied and has a great wood furnace for colder nights. There is lots to see on the farm with a whole trail system and various gardens and other features. And the rushing stream going across the property really completes the perfect setting. There is fast wifi available if needed, and Don is very helpful and easy to get a hold of.

Eifel K.

6 reviews

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· November 2022

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Restored Tobacco Barn

We had a magical time at this old barn. I could sit on the porch, and listen to the babbling creek, forever. The single room, with a loft, was a perfect size for our family of 4 and had everything we could possibly need for our stay, including CDs, games, and puzzles. Such a relaxing place to escape to, but still have some amenities like refrigeration, a cook top, and our own shower. The composting toilet outhouse was a unique experience for the teens to experience a simpler way of life. If you're looking for somewhere quiet, but still want to enjoy a few modern amenities and sleep in a real bed, then this place is a gem. Would definitely recommend it to others looking for "glamping" experiences.

Ashley P.

4 reviews

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· June 2018

Creekside tent in the Smokies

Best Rustic Campsite Ever. We had the best time at the Good Egg! There was an abundance of firewood, and the stream was beautifully refreshing! Don was extremely responsive when we had questions. I highly recommend this camp spot and property!

Jennifer B.

2 reviews

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· April 2018

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Looking for a peaceful escape in the mountains? This is THE place for it. I could've stayed for days...Don's property is a beautiful, thoughtful slice of paradise tucked away beside the hills. Campers can pitch a tent beside the flowing creek and in the shadow of his renovated barn - which also serves as a separate rental unit! When that isn't occupied, campers can request access to the barn's covered porch/lounge/kitchen area - a sweet little perch with tons of extra amenities. With the campsite, you're guaranteed access to the fire pit (with plentiful chopped wood!), compost toilet and freedom to explore the trails that wind throughout the property. Don't want to drive elsewhere for activities? Hike to the top of the mountain, pay a visit to the quirky treehouse on-site, and relax in the evening with a book on the bench beside the creek. Many thanks to Don for a warm welcome to the campsite - I can't say enough good things!

Juliana S.

18 reviews

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