Off-Grid Tiny House in NC Mountains
Overview
Rooms and Beds
Room | Count | Capacity | Details |
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bedroom | 1 | sleeps 2 |
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bathroom | 1 |
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Description
This off-grid tiny house is the perfect destination to get away from the busyness of life and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. It is bordered by 27,000 acres of Pisgah National Forest, while only a mile an a half off of the interstate (I-40) and less than an hour West of Asheville.The spaceNestled among the trees, along the Fines Creek you will find the She Shed. During your stay you will be able to enjoy the off-grid experience, while also enjoying the power provided by solar panels and heat from the mini wood stove. There is a small kitchenette that provides everything you’ll need during your stay. The bathroom is outside off the deck with a composting toilet AND an outdoor shower that is available April 1 – November 15th. The wood-fired hot tub is available year round.The She Shed has a comfortable queen size bed, a small cooler, a two burner propane stove, solar generator to turn on lights and charge cell phones, and a water cooler for drinking and washing. We also provide an outdoor shower during the warmer months (Nov 15 – April 1). The outdoor fire pit is just off the deck of the cabin and is perfect for making s’mores or enjoying the stars at night. **firewood is provided**We provide basic cookware (for 2 people), a tea pot, coffee press and a couple 5 gallon jugs of water for you to drink and wash dishes in. Sheets and towels are also provided, as well as toilet paper for the bathroom.We love dogs and know how hard it is to find a place that allows them to come on vacation with you! Potty-trained, well behaved dogs of any size are welcome! Dogs cannot be left in the cabin unattended. You are also responsible to pick up after your dog, specifically in common areas/foot paths.***PLEASE NOTE that while dogs are allowed, we do ask that they are not allowed on the bed. If during cleaning, we discover that this request has not been honored – an additional “Pet Cleaning Fee” will be added to your reservation***Please keep in mind that while we keep our cabin clean and spray/treat for all nature’s creatures, we are in the middle of a wooded area and, therefore, they are not 100% preventable.FIREWOOD POLICY: No charge for firewood for inside heating or the hot tub. Wood for the campfire is available for $1 a piece, using the honor system. Payment details will be provided upon checkout.Guest accessThe She Shed is located on un-maintained Forest Service Roads that can be steep and are unpaved. There are a few rough patches leading up to the house. All types of cars can make it up to the property, but before booking please take into consideration whether you are concerned about the abilities of your car, or are apprehensive of driving on steep mountain roads.If there is ice, snow or dangerous road conditions during the winter, we may have to close the roads to the property. Although it rarely snows here, be sure to check the weather and be prepared for a change in plans. We give full refunds if we have to cancel due to snow/ice. During the winter months we HIGHLY recommend 4×4 vehicles be driven!There is a composting toilet and an outdoor shower just off the deck of The She Shed. The outdoor shower will be available only from April 1 to November 15th, to prevent pipes from freezing. During the winter months, you can feel free to use the outdoor, wood-fired hot tub.The She Shed is off grid, but roof-top Solar Panels do collect sun for electricity that is available inside the house. There is limited cell service available, but does vary depending your provider. The clearest signal can be found outside, on the deck.We do provide all bed linens, pillows, and towels during your stay.Please keep in mind that while we keep our cabin clean and spray/treat for all nature’s creatures, we are in the middle of a wooded area and, therefore, they are not 100% preventable.FIREWOOD POLICY: No charge for firewood for inside heating or the hot tub. Wood for the campfire is available for $1 a piece, using the honor system. Payment details will be provided upon checkout.Other things to noteThe She Shed is an off-grid property, powered by solar. We do have power in and around the cabin, but you will need to be mindful of power usage especially when there is less sun. The cabin does have a propane stove for cooking and a cooler for food storage. The outdoor shower is only available from April to November, due to weatherization. **please note: based on weather, we may have to winterize sooner than November 15. We are constantly monitoring the weather during the Fall/Winter months**Please keep in mind that while we keep our cabin clean and spray/treat for all nature’s creatures, we are in the middle of a wooded area and, therefore, they are not 100% preventable.FIREWOOD POLICY: No charge for firewood for inside heating or the hot tub. Wood for the campfire is available for $1 a piece, using the honor system. Payment details will be provided upon checkout.
What's Nearby?
Attraction | Distance |
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Wheels Through Time Museum | 38 min drive |
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds | 39 min drive |
Cataloochee Ski Area | 40 min drive |
Max Patch | 53 min drive |
Cataloochee Valley | 59 min drive |
Restaurants
Restaurant | Distance |
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Ferguson Supply | 24 min drive |
Fines Creek Cafe | 24 min drive |
The Better Bean Coffee House | 22 min drive |
Getting Around
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FAQs
Situated in Clyde, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Pisgah National Forest and Pigeon River. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and USA Raft are also within 20 miles (32 km).