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Dancing Sun Cabins: A Very Special Place for your Romantic Escape

Posted in Romantic Escape on 10/7/25

Do you need to unplug, relax, reconnect and enjoy the beauty of nature?  How about a romantic getaway in the Asheville area of western North Carolina Appalachian mountains?  We provide you with a private secluded log cabin in the woods beautifully situated by a trout stream, surrounded by the Pisgah National Forest.  Our forests are full of wildlife and trails to explore.  We are a short drive from Max Patch which is on the Applachian Trail.

Our Cabins

Our log cabins are built for two and have their own, private hot tub for your enjoyment.   Each cabin has unique natural beauty and a private porch that welcomes nature to your front door.

Our three beautiful one-bedroom honeymoon log cabins are perfect for couples or a personal retreat.  We are located in the beautiful North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains just outside of Hot Springs, NC.  We are close to Asheville,  the Biltmore Estate,  the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and so many, many things to do in this paradise.

Property Features

​Our property features incredible waterfalls, multiple trails with access to the Appalachian Trail, and a labyrinth in our woods. All cabins are secluded on our 100-acre farm, with several mountain streams that stocked with trout, great for fly fishing. These cozy romantic honeymoon cabins are nestled in the Western NC mountains, surrounded by Pisgah National Forest, just off the Appalachian Trail near Lemon Gap and Max Patch.  Use the AT calculator to help with plan your hike.  Our log cabins are perfect for your Smoky Mountains vacation or intimate weekend getaway accommodations.

The Perfect Setting

Our Hot Springs, NC honeymoon log cabins are perfect for couples or for private retreat.  They are well equipped and include all the amenities that you need  like a nice comfortable bed, fireplace, satellite TV, washer and dryer, fully equipped kitchen, your own private Jacuzzi.  Cozy linens and towels are also provided. There is a gas grill outside and an open firepit with wood provided for that “camping in the woods” feel.

Come and visit our secluded rental cabins in western NC and relax in your very own private hot tub filled with fresh mountain spring water. Relax in a rocking chair with a cup of coffee, or take a quiet hike on the paths throughout our wooded property located in Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. Walk beside the creeks or just sit on a rock and watch the frogs in the pond.

Dancing Sun Cabins Hiking Map

Hiking and Hiker Support for the Appalachian Trail

Posted in Hiking, Swimming Holes on 06/11/18

Dancing Sun Cabin National Forest MapDancing Sun Cabins is a great place support thru hikers or to even join someone on a hike along the Appalachian Trail.

Our property sits at the base of Max Patch Mountain and Walnut Mountain. Our creeks drain both of these watersheds. It is a short drive to the Max Patch parking lot from our cabins or to the Gorenflo Gap parking lot. Both access points make it easy to access the trail by car. It is very easy to meet a hiker at Max Patch or Harmon’s Den and join the hike.

You can hike up to Lemon Gap or Walnut Mountain Shelter on a 1-2 hour hike from your cabin door. You can even hike up to Max Patch from our cabins with a little help with directions from Tom and Rebecca. The hike takes us a few hours to go up and back and is a little steep, but well worth it.

We love to do “trail magic” from time to time, so let us know if you are supporting a hiker and we may go up and feed them breakfast.

Hike From Your Cabin Door

From a “wander and ponder” stroll through the forest to steeper challenges that offer wonderful cardiac workouts, we have just the hike for you right out your front door.

Each cabin has a book with maps to help you find the perfect hike. Rebecca and Tom can also suggest hikes specific for the weather conditions and your needs.

There are many, many choices.

Hiking is spectacular any time of year.  Here is a video from our Autumn Hikes.

The Waterfall Trail:  Wander up the driveway and take right past the Appalachian Shack to the waterfall trail. We are so fortunate to have the National Forest for our backyard. Come and play. The waterfall offers a great opportunity to play in the creek on a hot summer’s day. Explore the cascades and waterfalls either in the creek or on the trail that winds in, out and around the forest.

The Labyrinth Trail:  There is only one spot on our 100 plus acres that you cannot hear our waterfall. This little Hollow tends to be silent, even on windy days, when the wind roars through the tree tops. This is the place we chose to build our Labyrinth. A Labyrinth is not a maze. It is a meditative walk with only one path through it. It is an ancient design. It is used for prayer and deep meditation. We welcome you to come and walk our Labyrinth in the woods. It is a short walk from your cabin door.

Loop to Cat Pen and T and R Bald: This is a 2-3 hour loop that we have created from our property that incorporates the Appalachian Trail. It is a delightful walk up to 2 bald areas that offer incredible views. Cat Pen is at the top and allows one a 360 degree view with an incredible view of Max Patch and Lemon Gap as well as Bluff Mountain.

Loop to Walnut Mountain: Another wonderful loop that incorporates the Appalachian Trail is our Walnut Mountain Loop. This takes 2-3 hours also and can be joined with the Loop to Cat Pen to make a nice full afternoon or day hike. This loop takes you to Walnut Mountain AT shelter. Here it is possible to go even further to Lemon Gap and then loop back to your cabin. The possibilities are endless as are the views.

Historical Wasp and Wolf Creek Falls: This is a challenging 10 mile hike that begins at the back of our house. It takes you through an old community that died out in the 1930’s. You walk across Kale Gap and down, down, down to the waterfall then back. This hike gives you a sense of what life must have been like to former generations. It is a full day hike and really for experience hikers. There are several opportunities to take the wrong path or road, so pay attention to the directions and always know how to come back.

 

Please join us in prayerful support of our Veterans as they “Walk off the War” by walking the entire Appalachian Trail.  We support Warrior Expeditions.