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    Mountain Top Cabins

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    194 reviews
     · Hot Springs, Madison, North Carolina
    500 acres hosted by Lisa A.
    3 lodging sites · 2 tent sites
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    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% Recommend466 Ratings · 194 reviews
    The Cabins at Sandy Mush Bald provide a memorable camping experience with breathtaking views and welcoming hosts. Many visitors rave about the delicious breakfast and the opportunity to unplug and enjoy nature. While the hike to the cabins is noted as challenging, the reward of stunning vistas and peaceful surroundings is a consistent highlight. However, some feedback suggests potential issues with navigation and the presence of insects during certain seasons.
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    Beth S.
    8 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.
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    Alex M.
    8 months on Hipcamp
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    · 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.
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    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
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    Rachel N.
    7 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.
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    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
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    Ryan A.
    1 year on Hipcamp
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    · August 2024
    Just beautiful!
    Group trip ·
    Entire Property
    Absolutely beautiful place! We rented out the entire property and being able to see sunrise from the front porch and sunset from a beautiful bald is priceless! The hike in is a steady incline but not too bad if you take your time. Breakfast was great and the hosts were very nice. I hope to be able to come back again!
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    Hot Springs, Madison, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to
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    To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Lisa A.

    Joined in April 2018
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