Longtime host - New Listing! Kick back disconnect, and relax in this stylish log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains, centrally located minutes away from Hendersonville and Brevard. Your peaceful getaway sits at the end of a road adjacent to nearly 500 acres of forest near the NE corner of Dupont State Forest, Pisgah National Forest and tons of waterfalls and trails. Take a stroll in the woods or simply relax on the huge deck and take in the mountain air. Mountain Laurel Cabin is a true log cabin with high open ceilings and lots of cozy spaces. Up above the bedroom is the Zen loft where you can relax with a good book or simply curl up for a snooze under the skylight. There’s a fully equipped kitchen and bath as well as a comfy queen aspen log bed. It’s everything you need for a relaxing stay in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wander the wooded property and enjoy dark starry skies and the silence of the forest. We have a path over to our favorite secluded spot where it’s just you, the forest, and fresh mountain air. Even if the weather doesn't cooperate you can listen to the rain on the tin roof and enjoy a warm drink in the loft. Total square footage including the loft is about 700sf - a perfect cozy size. There is a fire pit up above the house that you are free to enjoy. (Plenty of wood can be scavenged around the property.) ***LIVING AREA*** Natural wood, unique furnishings, and one of a kind art and textiles make for a comfy place to settle in under the open, vaulted wood ceiling. A skylight floods the space with light. There's a super soft, fluffy papasan chair in the corner, a chaise to curl up on and and natural wood console dining table with a window looking out into the mountain forest. ***KITCHEN*** The cabin has a fully equipped kitchen with full size stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave oven. there are Keurig coffee pods and three ways to prepare coffee the way you like it! Drawers and cabinets have pots and utensils for your impromptu cooking needs and we provide cooking basics such as olive oil, salt and pepper. Our water source is pumped straight from the mountain and can be enjoyed right out of the tap! ***BEDROOM*** You'll slumber on a super soft, thick, high quality mattress within a robust Aspen log bed frame. A giant closet will handle all your storage needs and houses extra pillows and linens if needed. The fresh bed linens are provided, and there are romantic flameless candles on the uniquely painted chest of drawers. The window had blackout curtains for those who like a darkened room to sleep in. ***BATH*** All fresh towels are provided! There's a double sink with large mirrors and a large step in shower with body soap and shampoo. ***LOFT*** The Zen loft is a relaxing space up above the bedroom. (Accessible by ladder only.) Relax under the skylight with a fur blanket and a good book on the chaise lounge or watch a bit of TV. There are reading lights and a small, owner curated selection of books for your enjoyment. The loft is also a great space to snooze or do yoga. ***OUTDOOR SPACE*** Of course nobody comes to the mountains to stay indoors! Your getaway sits at the end of a gravel road surrounded by nearly 500 acres of forest. With few exceptions, expect to often hear...nothing...nothing but the many singing birds, or the rain, or breezes through the forest. The silence can be magical. The cabin has an expansive front-to-back deck with outdoor dining setup and lounge chairs, suitable for relaxation after hiking or meals outside under the trees. The property is mostly wooded and home to a large variety of mountain wildlife that can be seen often in the morning or evening. The fire pit at the top of the property provides a great opportunity for crackling warmth on those cool mountain evenings under the stars! Thought not technically within our property boundaries, the adjacent land owners have provided permission for us to use the shelter near the fire pit, which had been abandoned. It's a great spot to hang a hammock and snooze or read a book. Additionally, there's a washer and dryer, TV in the loft (Roku only - no cable TV), hammocks and walking sticks for your excursions. We have some games in the living room console for evening or rainy day entertainment. You're close to LOTS of hiking, waterfalls, lakes, and natural mountain attractions or you can simply walk around the property which is mostly wooded. Within 15 minutes: Dupont State Forest and all its famous waterfalls and hiking Holmes Educational State Forest Jeter Mountain Farm (Summer only) A catfish farm where you can catch them in a lake Downtown Hendersonville Downtown Brevard Within 30 minutes: Blue Ridge Parkway Sliding Rock Looking Glass Falls Pisgah National Forest Within 45 minutes: Asheville with all of it's arts and dining Biltmore Estate Chimney Rock Lake Lure Bat Cave Fruitland and lots of apple picking later in the season Within 1 hour: Waynesville - a cool mountain village Maggie Valley Black Mountain Mount Mitchell area (highest peak east of the Mississippi at 6,684') Cashiers Greenville SC 1.5 hours: Boone Blowing Rock Grandfather Mountain Marshall (cool little downtown) Spruce Pine Linville Gorge Little Switzerland