Title: New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=120647682&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! ## Photo gallery for New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! ![Terrace/patio - New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! (Cashiers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647700/120647682/fae9b24b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! (Cashiers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647700/120647682/378b63e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! (Cashiers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647700/120647682/b0ebd3cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! (Cashiers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647700/120647682/0246b5ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! (Cashiers)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120650000/120647700/120647682/8bc29378.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! provides amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! Nestled in the woods, among holly, pine, hemlock, Rhododendron and Mountain laurel. The Sportsman log cabin is upscale, cozy, private and located 4/10 of a mile from the crossroads of highway 107 and 64 in Cashiers. It is a mountain retreat where you are in the woods but close to restaurants, antique shopping, hiking, golf and amenities. There is a cabin next door that is the same and can be booked together! VRBO #455075. A log cabin, with an open living area, vaulted ceiling, one king bed and full bath downstairs. Upstairs offers 2 XL twin beds with 1/2 bath and a sitting area. The kitchen is fully equipped also with a washer and dryer. The Gazebo is yours to relax and use for gatherings, it has plenty of seating and has a gas grill. The area of Cashiers offers waterfalls, panoramic views and great hiking. Here you can enjoy a private mountain getaway, or an action packed adventure. Mountain biking, fishing, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, golf, and snow tubing here in Cashiers. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - 3 steps to reach entrance - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105400000/105398000/105397962/fcea28d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Cashiers Cottage Rental w/ Screened Porch Cashiers - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=105397962&PinnedHotelID=105397962&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93200000/93199100/93199090/289b48aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Mi to Ski Sapphire: Pet-friendly Cashiers Cabin Cashiers - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-21&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=93199090&PinnedHotelID=93199090&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105698400/105698341/d4a1ab9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Franklin Retreat w/ Deck - 5 Mi to Downtown! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Cashiers is home to this cabin. Sapphire Valley Ski Resort and Old Edwards Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Highlands Biological Station and Gorges State Park. [Visit our Cashiers travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cashiers.dx183744) [View more Cabin rentals in Cashiers](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cashiers-Cabins.d183744-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.113537,-83.087616&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:u%7EiuEr%60czN%3FS%3FS%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQ%40S%40Q%40SBQ%40QBS%40QBQBQBSBQDSBQDODQBQDQFQDODSFOFODQFOFQFOFOHOFOHMFOHMHOHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJMJKHKLMHKLKJIJKJKLIJILKLGLKLGJILGLGLINELGLGLENGLENELELCNENELCNCNCLANCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBLBNBNDLDNBLDNDLDLFNDLFLFLDNHJFLFLHLFLJJFLJLHJHLJJJJHJJJJJLJJJJJLHLJLHLJLFLJLHNHNFLHNFLHNFNFNHNFPFNDPFNDNFRDNDPDPDPDPBPDNBRDP%40RBPBPBPBR%40P%40PBR%40P%3FR%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARAP%3FRAPCRAPAPCRCPCPCPARERCPENCPEPERENEPENGRENGNEPGNGPINGNGNINGLINGNILINKLGLKLILKLILKLKJKLKJKJKJKHKJMJKHMHMJKFMJMFMHMFKFOHMFMDMFODMFMDODMDODMDOBOBMBOBM%40OBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMAOCOCMAOCOCMCOCOEMEMEOEMEOGMEMGMEOGMIMGMGKIMGMKMGMKKIMIKKKKKIMKIKMKIMKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMIOGOIMGOIOGOGOGQGOEQGOGOESEOGQEOCSEQEOCQEQCSCSCQCQAQCSAQCQASAQAS%3FQASAQ%3FS%3FS%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V3gV1vWmNnWXNk5RGTkuymAY2mM=) Cashiers, NC ### What's nearby - ![A view of a customer purchasing some rustic pumpkins.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656662/8fa3d1a7-9473-4aa2-b6b0-3df9bde7e7aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cashiers Farmers Market 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![An aerial view of a red barn and sawmill by a mountain stream in western North Carolina, USA.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656661/94f2026b-ab24-47b2-97ed-3f0c0ca8256f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) The Village Green 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![An epic waterfall with an enormous amount of flow. The observation area is right at the base of the falls where it is very loud and misty. Somewhat difficult to reach though...A 7 mile round trip hike that is kind of strenuous. For a full guide of the hike to Big Bend Falls, please visit: https://www.hdcarolina.com/episode/big-bend-falls](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976431713/d4908116-9e2a-4273-8271-0b3a22fa7cda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chattooga River 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Lake Keowee is a man–made reservoir in the United States in the state of South Carolina. It was created to serve the needs of a power utility as well as public recreational purposes. One of my favorite places to go in the summer. The water really is that color.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056398567/97eeb755-75f6-4d35-b335-7ea2e761c904.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Keowee 35 min drive \- 27.8 miles - Old Edwards Club 10 min drive \- 6.2 miles ### Restaurants - The Fix 6 min drive - The Tavern @ High Hampton 5 min drive - Whiteside Brewing Company 17 min walk - Wildcat Cliffs Country Club 11 min drive - Buck's Coffee Cafe 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly!? ### What time is check-in at New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly!? ### What time is check-out at New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly!? ### Where is New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## New Listing! Secluded -Rustic Log Cabin- In Town Cashiers- Pet-Friendly! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bethany F. 17 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was fabulous! We were close to everything, and the accommodations exceeded our expectations. The space was comfortable, well-equipped, and made our stay perfect. ##### Bethany F. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dana B. 24 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Tastefully rustic , well appointed and very clean ##### Dana B. 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