The log cabin from the late 19th century is still there, a silent beacon of the past, and its very walls tell the story of the first settlers who made their way through the wild and built their lives. Now, this heritage cabin, which one can rent if they want to have a real experience of the past, is a unique way to experience history combined with the smoothness of modern traveling. By its rustic charm and warm genuineness the cabin becomes a place where one can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get back to the simplicity of nature and time.
The cabin exterior look is already a win for the housing with its timeless shape and a natural kind of wear. The big logs, filled up with a pretty strong mixture of traditional mortar, have been through a lot of weather but still, they are in a very good condition now, showing a kind of bright brown which shines in the sun rays of the afternoon.
The big front veranda which is cooled down by the roof dangling is calling through its very basic wooden rockers—just right for drinking tea while observing the slow development of the day. The small area of the cabin is not really a negative side of the story as it is designed intentionally in such a way that one can get the view of the environment around and get a feeling of presence here and now.
When you come in, the cabin is like a gentle hug for you. The main living room is a perfect mix of the old and new, with the ceiling having the original wood and the new thing being a fake fireplace running by electricity very softly and giving off a lovely glow all over the room. There is no need for someone to do the work of heating the place with the electric fireplace as the firekeeper is absent but the fire is still there giving warmth to the cabin on cold nights and this is the time when people usually choose to chat or read books. They have nice wide wooden floors that have been used for many years and through the windows, one can see the trees or the meadow, the doors open to the outdoors but the words are missing to express that.
The kitchen is a model of straightforward attractiveness. A robust wooden counter is used as both a work area and a casual meal spot, and it is fitted with all the must-haves necessary for preparing foods that not only please the palate but also make one healthy. The little fridge makes a very low sound, while the stove and oven are at the user’s disposal to do wonders with locals’ fresh ingredients—maybe fresh bread is done baking while it is still early in the morning and the rest of the day is left for a stew to simmer while the weather is playing its part by raining. The cabinets made of old wood have plates, glasses, and utensils-like family heirlooms, with each item being selected for accentuating the familiarity of the house and the comfort of living in it.
The bedrooms are in line with the cabin’s past but at the same time, they take care of the visitors’ sleep. There is a bedroom with a full bed that is nicely made and situated in a way that guarantees privacy and it is also very convenient for the coming and going of the guest.
In the upper part of the cabin, the loft has a double bed under a slanting ceiling, it is neither too high for one to be able to move comfortably nor too low to be able to feel the coziness of a hiding place. Every bed is equipped with clean linen, soft pillows, and extra blankets for cold mountain nights. The bedding arrangement is such that there are two beds for couples or two small families to share the experience of staying at the cabin—one bed is downstairs, and the other is in the loft.
The lavatory is worth talking about when it comes to proper layout. A charming, claw-foot tub, very deep and attractive, is making promises of lots of baths with the window open to let in the night air. A separate shower stall is there for giving quick showers to those who can’t wait to hit the trail. The newest pipes provide for hot water to come any time one wants it, and simple fittings—a pedestal washbasin, enough towels, and basic toiletries—help keep the concentration on taking it easy instead of doing too much.
Though small, the place is very useful and is a great representative of the cabin’s concept-: the cabin has everything one might need and nothing more.
Outside areas are the continuation of the cabin’s loveliness. The front porch with its rockers and a tiny table turns into a place that you will love to have your morning coffee or wind down in the evening, the tranquil back-and-forth movement of a swing bringing you into the rhythm of the day. At the back, the patio under the shadow of very old oak trees is the charcoal grilling station for meals with a smoky flavor under the twinkling stars. There is a stone fire pit encircled with logs for sitting that totally changes the nights into meeting around warm fires, talking and the smoke going up like the stories.
The position of the cabin makes it even more attractive. It is located close to a less noisy street and it is very easy to reach by car. So, with a very few minutes of driving, one can be at the grocery store, coffee shop, or trailhead but still, the cabin has that kind of beautiful isolated feeling that people say it is a whole different world. Next to it, the Appalachian Mountains are calling with their open invitation of endless discovery: walking routes flanked by blooming wildflowers, rivers for kayaking, and views from which the entire planet seems to be in complete silence. The area is a matter of joy for climbers and hikers being full of granite walls and tree-clad peaks. The solo travelers get peace in the quiet corners of the cabin while the couples get a romantic time with the electric fireplace flickering and the woods being quiet at the end of the day.
One of the main points about this late 1800s cabin that makes it stand out from the rest is its power to take one to another time without the actual act of time-travel. The logs that were cut by hand, the stairs creaking, the way the light comes through the uneven glass—all these are the things that evoke an era when life was measured by sunrises and not by deadlines. But at the same time, the electric fireplace, hot water, and an equipped kitchen bring it down to the present ensuring that this is a place where the past is still alive and can be reached quite easily.
All four seasons have something new and beautiful to offer. Spring reboots the woods with birds singing and dogwood blooming. Summer is a season of lazy afternoons on the porch with iced tea. Autumn changes the hills into a fiery mix of red and orange with the cabin’s cozy interior being a perfect escape. Winter makes a blanket of hush over everything with the only light needed from the fireplace against the snow.
Those who want a cabin that will give them spiritual food can’t find a better place than this late 1800s retreat. It is a place where one can rest, read, and do simple cooking, sleep deeply under the stars, and wake up to the stillness of the world which is its promise. This cabin tells us how to halt and how beautiful that halt can be in a world that is moving too fast.
For more information, booking, and availability of this extraordinary late 1800s log cabin, please visit the Airbnb listing: Airbnb – Late 1800s Log Cabin Retreat
Source: Airbnb – Late 1800s Log Cabin