Blue Ridge Mountains · Fairview, North Carolina
Thirty-eight wooded acres at 3,100 feet, twenty-five minutes from downtown Asheville. Hot tubs, fire pits, fast Wi-Fi and the kind of quiet you can hear.
The hollow
Wes grew up two ridges over; Dana came for a long weekend in 2009 and never really left. In 2016 we bought an overgrown tract of sourwood, hemlock and white pine off Laurel Branch Road and spent four winters building, one cabin at a time.
Each one sits on its own clearing, out of sight of the others, with a porch that faces east. Mornings, the fog fills the valley below and burns off by ten. Evenings, it’s fire pits, whip-poor-wills and more stars than you remember.
— Dana & Wes Whitaker, your hosts We live on the property and we’re a text away.
The cabins
Every cabin comes with fresh linens, a stocked coffee bar, a fire pit with firewood, and a welcome jar of local sourwood honey.
No. 01
A treetop hideaway for two, with a skylight right over the bed.
Sun–Thu $175 Fri–Sat $215 per night
Ask about The Loft
No. 02
Glass doors, a balcony, and a valley full of fog every morning.
Sun–Thu $195 Fri–Sat $245 per night
Ask about The Overlook
No. 03
Two bedrooms, a fenced yard and room for the whole crew, dog included.
Sun–Thu $259 Fri–Sat $319 per night
Ask about Laurel House
No. 04
Our showpiece: a wood stove, a wraparound deck and a sleeping loft under the peak.
Sun–Thu $289 Fri–Sat $359 per night
Ask about the A-FrameRates & booking
Nightly rates below. One cleaning fee per stay, no booking fee, no surprise “resort” charges. Rates exclude NC sales tax and Buncombe County occupancy tax (13% in total).
| Cabin | Sleeps | Sun–Thu | Fri–Sat | Cleaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Loft | 2 | $175 | $215 | $95 |
| The Overlook | 2 | $195 | $245 | $95 |
| Laurel House | 5 | $259 | $319 | $135 |
| The A-Frame | 4 | $289 | $359 | $135 |
50% to book; the balance is charged 14 days before arrival. Inside 14 days, you pay in full.
Full refund 30+ days out. 50% back 14–29 days out. Inside 14 days, no refund unless we re-book your nights.
If the county closes the roads and you can’t get here, we’ll move your stay to new dates, no fee.
Amenities
Rustic on the outside, properly comfortable inside. Heat and A/C in every cabin, real mattresses, good water pressure.
On the decks of the Overlook, Laurel House and the A-Frame. The Loft has a deep soaking tub.
Every cabin, with a stack of seasoned firewood and kindling waiting. S’mores kit on request.
Around 300 Mbps in every cabin, with a proper desk. Video calls from the woods, no problem.
J1772 plug by the A-Frame lot, free for all guests on a first-come, first-served basis.
Beans from an Asheville roaster, a pour-over set, and a jar of our neighbor’s sourwood honey.
Full kitchens (the Loft has a kitchenette). Washer and dryer in Laurel House and the A-Frame.
Keypad entry from 4 pm. Your code and a detailed arrival guide come the day before.
A gas grill and rocking chairs on every porch. Facing east, of course.
Explore
Drive times from our gravel driveway. Ask Wren for our printed trail notes, brewery picks and the breakfast spot locals don’t post about.
Plan our daysJoin at the Folk Art Center. Craggy Gardens’ rhododendron tunnels are 45 minutes and peak in mid-June.
Dozens of taprooms, most of them walkable from the South Slope. Book dinner ahead on weekends.
Working studios in old warehouses along the French Broad. Second Saturdays have open studios.
A 315-foot rock spire, a waterfall hike, and a lake for an afternoon paddle in summer.
Looking Glass Falls is right beside the road; Sliding Rock is a natural waterslide, open May to September.
Posted by the door
Guest book
We woke up to the valley completely full of fog and drank our coffee on the porch watching it burn off. Spotless cabin, the best hot tub view we’ve had, and Dana’s brewery list was spot-on.
Laurel House was perfect for two kids and our very muddy lab. Fenced yard, toys on the porch, and the s’mores kit made us heroes.
I worked from the A-Frame for a week. Wi-Fi never dropped once, the EV charger was a lifesaver, and the wood stove at night was pure magic.
FAQ
Wren, our assistant, knows the cabins inside out and can check dates for you any time.
Ask Wren a questionNot usually. The last 0.6 mile is a well-kept gravel road with a steady climb. From December to February we recommend AWD or 4WD, and we’ll text you if ice is in the forecast.
Yes, in Laurel House or the A-Frame: $75 per dog per stay, up to two dogs. Please don’t leave them alone in the cabin. The Loft and the Overlook are pet-free for guests with allergies.
Very. Every cabin has fiber Wi-Fi at around 300 Mbps and a real desk. Cell signal is patchy in the hollow, so Wi-Fi calling helps.
25 minutes (about 14 miles) to downtown, 30 minutes to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), and 18 minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway. The nearest grocery store is 8 minutes away in Fairview.
Full refund if you cancel 30 or more days before check-in, 50% refund at 14–29 days, and no refund inside 14 days unless we re-book your nights. If the roads are closed by snow or ice, we’ll move your stay for free.
Laurel House is our family cabin: two bedrooms, a fenced yard, a pack ’n play and a high chair. The A-Frame works for families with older kids (the loft has a steep stair). The Loft and the Overlook are set up for two adults.
We’re sorry, no. To keep the hollow quiet for everyone, we don’t allow parties or events, and occupancy is limited to what each cabin sleeps.
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