Log Cabin Retreat at Silent Meadows

• Excellent Choice

  Excellent Choice

  • Guest mrsmac
  • Date of stay 10/22/12
  • Review Submitted 10/27/12
  My husband and I were looking for a fall getaway and this cabin was the perfect answer! It was everything we were hoping it would be. I don't suggest 2 couples going unless you know each other really well as bathroom is off of main bedroom. The cabin is cozy and adorable and location is so great! It is an experience getting there, but very scenic drive up the mountain. I would not try to drive a sports car up. The Arrowmont Riding Stables is right across the road if you are interested in riding. Their stables were the only one that appealed to us because of us being experienced riders. Also great for beginners. You definitely want to take groceries with you. We cooked on the grill most nights. Went to Highlands, Cashiers, and visited the wonderful waterfalls in the area. Our favorite lunch places were Cornucopia in Cashiers and Wild Thymes in Highlands. Again, this cabin is awesome and centrally located to many attractions. The owner also called us the first night to make sure we arrived ok and that the cabin was in good shape. We appreciated that. You will not have cell phone or computer connections at the cabin. There is a land line phone in the cabin. We are looking forward to going again.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Silent Meadows is Paradise!

  Silent Meadows is Paradise!

  • Guest ThePaladin
  • Date of stay 10/10/12
  • Review Submitted 10/15/12
  Our stay at Silent Meadows was fantastic. The cabin was quaint, clean, convenient...everything was just as advertised. It was secluded (although Cashiers is less than 30 minutes away), but we never wanted to leave anyway! We will definitely be returning one day...and SOON.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• Escape from the daily routine and stress

  Escape from the daily routine and stress

  • Guest caregiver for teens, the aged, and animals
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 10/11/12
  This is a wonderful place to stay for quiet days doing nothing or going out for mountain drives, hikes, and kayaking. You really feel like you have escaped the hubbub of daily life! Everything was as we had expected, clean, neat, and organized. The location, the landscape and pond, the cabin...all are superb. Thanks for making this place available to those of us in need of a retreat and peace and quiet! I will recommend this place to all my friends!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Excellent location-private, beautiful and restful

  Excellent location-private, beautiful and restful

  • Guest Fred
  • Date of stay 09/29/12
  • Review Submitted 10/10/12
  This is a lovely property for a break in the mountains. We enjoyed it very much. Cabin has everything you might need, the property is like a mountain meadow park and surroundings give many opportunities for hiking and kayaking.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Log cabin retreat - plenty of privacy and peace

  Log cabin retreat - plenty of privacy and peace

  • Guest Mike & Ruby
  • Date of stay 07/23/12
  • Review Submitted 08/03/12
  The cabin was great for the two of us. It would be good for four. It is the perfect place if you are looking for a peaceful, private stay. It is unique to only hear birds.....We never saw another person when at the cabin and very large meadow. The small pond you looked at from the front porch really made the mornings and evenings perfect. No problems at all with the cabin. Sleeping was perfect. The drive from the main road to the cabin is definitely scenic but I do recommend you use a vehicle that drives well on a mountain gravel road. We had no problem with our Toyota Sienna but we did have to use low gear at a few places. We learned quickly and had no problems. Bring your groceries - you don't want to go down and back up more than once a day. We headed out each day on a day trip and had no problem getting back before dark. In the town of Franklin I recommend a great restaurant called Caffee Rei.... Most folks want to head for Cashiers or Highlands featuring many good places to eat but we found Franklin to be the best place for us. Plenty of great little stores selling antiques and good stuff and then the Caffee Rel made for a perfect lunch or dinner.......check Franklin out - very friendly town.......

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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• Beautiful, serene, totally private

  Beautiful, serene, totally private

  • Guest Susan & Jim
  • Date of stay 06/25/11
  • Review Submitted 07/07/11
  This cabin could not have been better suited to the two of us. When we drove up the driveway, we knew we had chosen well. The gardens surrounding the house are beautifully landscaped. The pretty pond out front is full of fish. There are trails all over the mountainside which we accessed from the property. The most amazing thing was that there was absolutely no road noise. The bullfrogs serenaded us at dusk, but otherwise it really was quiet. There are also no other houses in view. We did not miss the expansive mountain vista, because where we were was so lovely. The house is attractive, nicely furnished and comfortable, with everything we needed. We are foodies and love to prepare great meals. All the tools we needed were available and of good quality. When we wanted more activity we had access to Cashiers and Highlands and to the Panthertown Wilderness area, where we enjoyed hiking. Lake Glenville is just up the road, as well. This trip we did not even make it there for a swim or boating, as we had planned, but we will be back. The owner called the day we arrived to make sure we had everything we needed and was very helpful in arranging cleaning services around our departure. We loved this sweet little spot.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• charming

  charming

  • Guest maureen
  • Date of stay 07/01/11
  • Review Submitted 07/05/11
  Perfectly serene- charming cottage--right out of a home interior magazine..perfect for a romantic weekend, artist retreat and hiking...loved the horse back rididng nearby!!!!!!!!!!!!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway.

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• Wonderful escape from reality and the heat

  Wonderful escape from reality and the heat

  • Guest coolcat
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 07/05/11
  We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at this beautiful cottage. There are great trails to walk or simply just sit on the front porch and watch the fish in the pond. The elevation made the weather pristene in the middle of a long hot summer. If you want to get away, this is the place. Spent most of our time reading in the hammock. Directions were perfect and everything is as seen on the website.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway.

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• Well discribed

  Well discribed

  • Guest None
  • Date of stay 08/07/10
  • Review Submitted 08/21/10
  The property was well discribed and met our expectations. It was just what we were looking for. The directions were excellent. Perfect location to get away and explore the surround areas. A couple of things we would suggest: 1.) Provide more bath towels 2.) There was a strong dog odor around the couch area. We put a bed spread over the couch that helped with the odor. 3.) Purchase a new coffee pot. There was a after taste with the current pot.3.) Provide some suggestions for local restaurants.

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: Rug has been washed and there is no longer a "dog odor". There are more towels. The coffee maker is just fine. Other guests have not complained about it. There is an entire drawer full of restaurant menus, places to go, things to do, hikes to take which this guest must not have perused.

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• Guest comment entered by owner

  • Guest HJ
  • Date of stay 07/23/09
  • Review Submitted 07/22/10
  "agree with you that this is a heavenly place"

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$685/week plus $90 cleaning fee
preference given to weekly or monthly rental, 
minimum 3 night stay, call for rates

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.