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    Root Cellar Tiny House

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    6 reviews
     · Bakersville, Mitchell, North Carolina · 8 acres
    Hosted by Christian T.
    Tiny home
    · 6 guests max
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    This 1890's farm was many things in times long ago! It acted as a working Tobacco Farm, a country store and was known to have the purest spring in the region by the indians and mountain men! It also has a dark past complete with murder and moonshine! For a full history check out this book, Red Hill. The untold story of the Whitson Brothers and the Murder of Kit Byrd. The short version of the story: The farm also acted as a country store that was also a front for moonshine. The Whitson Brothers who owned our farm had a deal with Kit Byrd;  a mountaineer from "on the mountain" who had a knack for making good shine. It ultimately was the death of him at the hands of the 3 Whitson Brothers. This murder years later led to the death of a large percentage of the population in this small NC Mtn town.  Learn more about this land: On a mountain by a river in a true "holler". This 1890's historic tobacco farm features our Root Cellar Tiny House, perfect for 2-4 people.  Full over Full Bunk Bed, Wifi,  AC/heater, tiny fridge,  small coffee maker, one car parking in front for easy access. Includes a covered porch, RV toilet & sink, outdoor heated shower, outdoor fire pit & covered kitchen for cooking.  Space includes 2 person tent site making the tiny suitable to sleep 6. Stay includes $20 adventure trip credit with NC Outdoor Adventures. The space The Root Cellar Tiny House is sitting above Whitson Branch surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a little over 100 yards to the Toe River and one of the areas last remaining walking wood suspension bridges. This is our quiet space that we want to share with you. Our slice of heaven. Please keep that in mind and respect it. Throw trash away, don't leave out food or trash or you might wake to a big bear treat! Slow down when driving into the holler! Help us help our environment! The toilets and outdoor showers have been carefully planned out to be environmentally conscious, with special consideration to our creeks that drain into the Toe River. The "outhouse/camp" toilet has instructions so please read it and also has a foot pump hand cleaning sink beside it. The shower is an instant hot water shower heated by propane.  While this space is not winterized it has some insulation and a propane heater. The Tiny can be rented during the winter for $68 a night good Nov-March. Guest access Guests' space is a tiny house with a covered porch, attached bathroom, shower, covered outdoor kitchen, and one 2 person tent site. The tent site is best used April-October unless you have proper winter camping equipment. Looking for adventure...look no further it is right outside your door, literally. Use your $20 adventure credit onsite with NCOA: whitewater, tubing, rock climbing and more. A few of the river activities end or begin a short walk from the Root Cellar House. You can also purchase hiking/river essentials at the Tiny Hike Shop.  Important notes: *Linens for bedding provided but we ask that you please bring your own bath towels and use biodegradable soaps like Bronners Soap (available for purchase at the Adventure Outpost on-site). *rooms are cleaned every three days unless someone requests otherwise for an additional charge.  *Please drive slow as we have a hound dog and cats that run around as do some neighbors. Deer are everywhere, drive carefully. It is super curvy and steep with no guard rails. RVs or large trucks can not get down our road or through the one-car train tunnel to the river!!! No turnaround. * Sorry farm stay not pets allowed. We have a very protective cat (only towards other animals not people). Any questions for the host?On a mountain by a river in a true "holler". This 1890's historic tobacco farm features our Root Cellar Tiny House, perfect for 2-4 people.  Full over Full Bunk Bed, Wifi,  AC/heater, tiny fridge,  small coffee maker, one car parking in front for easy access. Includes a covered porch, RV toilet & sink, outdoor heated shower, outdoor fire pit & covered kitchen for cooking.  Space includes 2 person tent site making the tiny suitable to sleep 6. Stay includes $20 adventure trip credit with NC Outdoor Adventures. The space The Root Cellar Tiny House is sitting above Whitson Branch surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a little over 100 yards to the Toe River and one of the areas last remaining walking wood suspension bridges. This is our quiet space that we want to share with you. Our slice of heaven. Please keep that in mind and respect it. Throw trash away, don't leave out food or trash or you might wake to a big bear treat! Slow down when driving into the holler! Help us help our environment! The toilets and outdoor showers have been carefully planned out to be environmentally conscious, with special consideration to our creeks that drain into the Toe River. The "outhouse/camp" toilet has instructions so please read it and also has a foot pump hand cleaning sink beside it. The shower is an instant hot water shower heated by propane.  While this space is not winterized it has some insulation and a propane heater. The Tiny can be rented during the winter for $68 a night good Nov-March. Guest access Guests' space is a tiny house with a covered porch, attached bathroom, shower, covered outdoor kitchen, and one 2 person tent site. The tent site is best used April-October unless you have proper winter camping equipment. Looking for adventure...look no further it is right outside your door, literally. Use your $20 adventure credit onsite with NCOA: whitewater, tubing, rock climbing and more. A few of the river activities end or begin a short walk from the Root Cellar House. You can also purchase hiking/river essentials at the Tiny Hike Shop.  Important notes: *Linens for bedding provided but we ask that you please bring your own bath towels and use biodegradable soaps like Bronners Soap (available for purchase at the Adventure Outpost on-site). *rooms are cleaned every three days unless someone requests otherwise for an additional charge.  *Please drive slow as we have a hound dog and cats that run around as do some neighbors. Deer are everywhere, drive carefully. It is super curvy and steep with no guard rails. RVs or large trucks can not get down our road or through the one-car train tunnel to the river!!! No turnaround. * Sorry farm stay not pets allowed. We have a very protective cat (only towards other animals not people). Any questions for the host?
    What to expect
    Tiny home
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    6 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Communal, wood burning fireplace. If we have a burn ban we will put up no burning signs. Be responsible with fire. If you are the last one at the firepit please properly extinguish it before leaving.
    Toilet available
    Composting toilet
    No pets
    Pets are not allowed as we have free range birds
    Showers available
    Hot water . Outdoor Shower
    Bins available
    Trash bin. We have Bears, Coyotes and all kinds of critters. We also have a hound dog who will eat anything if left out. Please dispose of food and trash properly and secure it. We take trash to dump twice weekly.
    Cooking equipment present
    Grill over firepit
    Wifi available
    No drinking water
    Bring your own water, purify from river or stream, purify from spigot, purify from pump, purify from hose, purify from tap. The water on the farm is currently all Spring Fed from two Spring Boxes. While we might be ok drinking directly from the spring "city folk stomachs" might not. It is recommended you only get drinking water from designated areas with the additional filter on the head or bring your own water filtration system for drinking water. Water is fine for showers, brushing teeth and washing dishes.
    Picnic table absent

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    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Check out: Before 11:00 AM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Super Strict
    Minimum nights: 2 nights
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 2 vehicles
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    Reviews
    100% Recommend8 Ratings · 6 reviews
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    Mandi L.
    1 year on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · October 2023
    Lovely
    Everything was perfect. The Root Cellar Tiny house had everything you could need to enjoy some time in the mountains. Quiet location, clean, comfortable. Definitely would recommend.
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    Christian H.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · August 2023
    Fun Week at Root Cellar Tiny House
    With kids
    My two kids and I loved our stay at the Root Cellar Tiny House. Scott and Christi were friendly and informative. The house was cozy, comfortable, cool and clean. We had everything we needed. Coffee, microwave, outdoor covered kitchen and bathroom. We used the Root Cellar as base camp for exploring the beautiful surrounding areas on our daily hikes and waterfall hunting adventures. In the afternoons we would head down on the short walk to the river to cool off in the water under the suspension bridge. Great time had by all!
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    Charles H.
    2 years on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · June 2022
    Group trip
    The tiny home was perfect for us. Very quiet and peaceful. We used the home as a home base and spent most of our time hiking around Roan Mountain. Great place and great hosts. The animals were a fun addition.
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    Gail M.
    4 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2022
    Unique, adorable tiny house!
    Group trip
    This tiny house is so unique and cute! It has so many amenities that were so helpful. The compost toilet was really easy and it had a great sink for washing your hands. They had a coffee pot, microwave, refrigerator, coffee, filters, plates, and mugs. Under the house there was an outdoor kitchen area with a sink, stove, pots, pans, and everything we needed for cooking. They even had a heated outdoor shower! There is a double or queen bunk bed and it fit 4 of us comfortably. They had so many animals; ducks, chickens, rooster, dogs and a cat. My kids had so much fun playing with them and they even got to feed the chickens and ducks. The owners have an outdoor adventure company, and we went kayaking down the river. They also take people tubing and rock climbing. It was the perfect weekend trip in the mountains!
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    Gary D.
    9 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2022
    Love the Root Cellar Tiny House!
    Group trip
    The Root Cellar Tiny House is such a great place to stay! We arrived and Scott and Christy were quick to greet us. Scott gave us a tour of the property and made us feel right at home. He told us about a few nearby hikes, walking trails, and even a suspension bridge that we got to walk over. So much fun! We had a good time on their little farm and got to see all of the amazing projects they have going on there. We were awakened by roosters the next morning and it felt so good to be in the country! Plus, it's not that far to downtown Burnsville, which is such a cute eclectic town. Thank you for an incredible experience. We cannot wait to go back.
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    Kathryn D.
    4 years on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · October 2020
    Very sweet and cozy little place! Would stay again!
    Location
    Bakersville, Mitchell, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East) and S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) First Nations according to
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    Hosted by Christian T.

    Joined in August 2018
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