3 acres hosted by James S.
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99% Recommend240 ratings · 194 reviews
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Galen E.
2 reviews
Had a great time! The location was easy to find, the cabin was clean, and communicating with James was clear.
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Isabella G.
2 reviews
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· March 2025
This place was the perfect weekend retreat. The place felt peaceful and silent—perfect for disconnecting and recharging. There’s a hill right next to the house where you can catch an amazing sunrise and sunset—the view of the Appalachian Mountains turning purple with the sunset light was beautiful.
Mornings on the porch with a cup of coffee were my favorite—fresh air, a ton of birds singing, and total calm. At night, the sky was full of stars, perfect for stargazing. The house is really cozy and gives you that feeling of getting back to the basics and simple things of life.
The Turkish oven was a fun and different experience for us, and the host, James, along with the people in the community, were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Would definitely come back!
Gabby H.
3 reviews
We stayed at Hilltop Cabin as our first stop on a week long road trip from Baltimore to Austin. It was so great to stay somewhere peaceful and beautiful after being in the car all day, and our pup could play and stretch her legs! We were even able to duck into Asheville for dinner when we arrived and for breakfast the next morning as we had never been! The bed was super comfy and the cabin had everything we needed to relax before getting back on the road. Our hosts were friendly and i’m sure would have been accommodating should we have needed anything, but the cabin was perfect and we were totally set as is! Our dog and the cow, Kashi, also started a beautiful friendship. Would love to come back one day :-) Thank you!
Colin M.
1 month on Hipcamp
This was such a cool spot! The cow was so nice and came up to greet us as soon as we arrived.
The cabin is very cozy and has everything you need to cook a meal, including a small electric stovetop (although we ended up cooking with our skillet over the fire).
The bed upstairs is incredibly comfortable and we got some of the best sleep we've had in a while.
The weather was perfect when we were there, so we didn't need them, but there is a large space heater and window a/c unit if you're cold/hot.
Beautiful property nestled in the hills, a really nice drive through winding mountain roads, and great scenery all around.
Would love to come back sometime!
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Jay B.
3 reviews
My wife and I had a great Valentine’s weekend away at the Hilltop Cabin. Beautiful views in multiple directions, right from the front porch. Mastering the wood burning stove for cooking breakfast, lunch, and dinner made the experience even more enjoyable. You can always use the hot plate if you prefer…
We had rain both days so we spent the whole weekend in the cabin. Felt like home. Comfortable recliner space to read a book upstairs or just sit and listen to the birds.
James even went in before us and turned on the heater to warm the place for us. Never had a cold moment.
Great spot! Couldn’t recommend more.
Andrew C.
3 reviews
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· February 2025
What you read doesn't describe the uniquness of the cabin, the scenic view or quietness of this location. This is a great time which I would encourage anyone to visit. They don't get much better than this. James is a wonderful gracious host!
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Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), and Miccosukee First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by James S.
Joined in January 2017Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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