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Twin Cedars Cabin in the Woods! Birders paradise near Sipsey and Bankhead

Cabin in Jasper with kitchen and fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Interior
Property grounds
The Twin Cedars cabin sits on a hillside with views of the surrounding forest.
The kitchen with loft above

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lewis Smith Lake
  • Place, Jasper City Hall
  • Place, Walker County Lake Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Twin Cedars Cabin in the Woods! Birders paradise near Sipsey and Bankhead

Enjoy the rocking chair porch in the foothills of the Warrior Mountains with a treehouse view of bird habitat in every direction. Private ... no other houses in sight.

Hand built construction by Mark who felled each tree from our own land and built this cabin literally with his own two hands. The wrap around deck we call "Sally's Deck". Hurricane Sally provided the wood when she deposited a pile of docks on our Ft Morgan property. The natural wood interior is lovely!

One of a kind!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a baby gate that you can put up if needed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Jasper

Jasper is home to this cabin. Houston Historic Jail is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lewis Smith Lake and Gamble Park.
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Nauvoo, AL

What's nearby

  • Lewis Smith Lake - 14 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Gamble Park - 26 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Jasper City Hall - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
  • The First United Methodist Church - 27 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Walker County Lake Park - 34 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Birmingham International Airport (BHM) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wal-Win - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Blackwater Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sue Ann Hood - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crickets Bakery - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Twin Cedars Cabin in the Woods! Birders paradise near Sipsey and Bankhead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Twin Cedars Cabin in the Woods! Birders paradise near Sipsey and Bankhead?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Twin Cedars Cabin in the Woods! Birders paradise near Sipsey and Bankhead?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Twin Cedars Cabin in the Woods! Birders paradise near Sipsey and Bankhead located?

Situated in Jasper, this cabin is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lewis Smith Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Gamble Park and The First United Methodist Church. Jasper City Hall and The Lily Pond an Art Gallery & Tea Room are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Twin Cedars Cabin, and it was just as wonderful as the first. The hand-built cabin has such a unique charm, with its beautiful wood interior and the story behind its construction. We loved spending quiet mornings on the rocking-chair porch, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the forest, and evenings under the starry sky were unforgettable. The wrap-around deck is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peace and privacy of the setting. A truly special place that feels both cozy and connected to nature — we look forward to returning again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So peaceful and quiet! Enjoyed sitting on the porch watching all the hummingbirds! We love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely cabin surrounded by trees in a peaceful environment. It is convenient to Jasper, AL and therefore it is a short drive to Bankhead National Forest, 20 minutes to Clear Creek Recreation Area, 30 minutes to Smith Lake, 1 hour to Birmingham, and 1.5 to Tuscaloosa. The photos on the listing are great but it’s more beautiful and peaceful in person. There is nothing like standing on the deck at night and seeing starts between stars (see photos attached), or sitting on the porch in the morning with coffee and hearing birds and the lowing of cows from area farms. It fit our family perfectly- there are two bedrooms with full bath as well as a loft with two twins as well as lots of couch space in the living room for lounging. There were kitchen essentials as well as books, toys and games which are always a hit for a traveling family. There is even a record player and some LPs for vinyl lovers. Maggie’s communication is excellent and I knew if we needed anything she was just a message away. This is one of our favorite places we’ve stayed as a family and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hadley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay & Cozy Cabin

The house is nestled back in the wood for a perfect feeling of seclusion while still being conveniently located to amenities around. The cabin was very clean and organized and offered almost any amenity you could really need. The wrap around porch was a great spot for hanging out with friends and perfect place to slowly wake up on the swing in the morning time. Host was very nice and communication was amazing! Would 100% stay again. If you are looking at this property for your next trip don’t hesitate to book.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit as always and very helpful with the reservation which has been cancelled in error by me.

Great visit - my third!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New great place!

We had an amazing stay at this location. Everything was provided as expected when we stay in bnbs.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our time here and just wished we had more time! The cabin itself was really unique and we had a lot of fun exploring outside. My 6 yr old's imagination ran absolutely wild, it was a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Everything was very clean and nice. Maggie was very attentive and communicated more than we couldve asked!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

If you're looking for a little isolation, this place is great. Cellular connectivity isn't great (don't count on it working at all) but there is wifi. The television service is actually Samsung streaming TV (it's not satellite TV service) and the internet is satellite based so if you require high bandwidth connectivity this could be limiting. There appears to be a daily data limit after which point the bandwidth drops to the point that streaming services won't even work (beware if you're bringing kids that you plan to plop in front of netflix/prime for several hours a day). House is clean and spacious. As others have mentioned, both bathrooms are in/off the 2 bedrooms so if you have someone sleeping the loft, they'll need to enter a bedroom to use them. The back porch is a fantastic spot to relax and unwind. Property is very peaceful. The host was very hands off but fantastic with communications. Thank you. Overall a great spot in this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill Larramore C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED the cabin. It's so cute and the Hosts are AMAZING!!!! DEFINITELY would stay with them again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We were in town for a family reunion. This is the second time we have stayed here at the cabin. We love It more each year. They have everything you could need. Very clean and very accommodating. Host was the best. Great at communicating and even checked on us due to some severe weather while we were there. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home tucked away

We had a great stay! The house was very comfy and was perfect for us. We had to go back and forth to Jasper so location was great. We loved sitting out on the back porch. It’s a lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

teresa p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, clean, relaxing home

Our VRBO home was exactly as described and so relaxing. An unexpected cold front came through but no worries, the electric fireplace more than warmed us. (Heat and air conditioning also available) but the ambiance the fireplace had made it much more comfortable. Loved the porch, swing, and rocking chairs, great coffee nook. We were a short distance to town and we loved the donkey artwork and reading about the history. We will be back as we saw many more places to see. Natural Bridge was beautiful and the waterways were worth seeing. Such a relaxing couple of days we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing as always

We absolutely love this place!! The peace and quiet but the fact you are a few minutes from town makes it perfect. Our fur babies can run and play. Plenty of room for family to come over and visit. The host is amazing!! Love,love
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

So quiet and beautiful!! Plenty of room for family and my dogs to run and play! Would recommend to anyone to stay a short drive to town! No noise so lovely!! Enjoyed every minute of it!! Will stay again and again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very relaxing

Great cabin, very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquility

Loved being “tucked away” in the woods. Was almost like being in a treehouse. Very enjoyable stay & won’t hesitate to return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Twin Cedars Cabin

Excellent location just outside of Jasper. Very quiet and off the main road. Enjoyed rain on the metal roof and wrap around porch! Excellent place to get away and unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meggin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cabin in the woods

Cozy cabin in the woods with beautiful views and well appointed to make it feel like a home away from home. The owner had top notch communication! Thanks for a great stay. Short drive to Jasper.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

Short visit with family but cabin and location left us wanting to stay longer. Quiet and peaceful! Beds were comfy! Will be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway

The title really says it all. Maggie was a great host who was extremely helpful and friendly. She gave us places to check out and responded quickly to any questions we had. The cabin was really perfect. It was very clean and had a welcoming feel to it. She had everything you would need plus even games for the kids to play. We arrived after dark and she told us it is easier to find in the daylight which is absolutely true, you could pass the driveway and not even realize it. Overall we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay than at Maggie’s cabin and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Retreat

We all loved the secluded cabin, surrounded by a forest. The covered deck overlooking the meadow was perfect to start the day with a cup of coffee. If you love nature this is your place. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindi C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rural Slice of Heaven

Cabin is beautiful, smelled and looked clean, location peaceful, comfy and cozy! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Maggie Johnston

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Mark and Maggie Johnston live just about 5 miles away in a house that Mark also built. Mark was the ED of Camp McDowell for 27 years and helped it to grow and prosper. Maggie was Director of the McDowell Environmental Center and helped to start the McDowell Farm School and Magnolia Nature School. They love sharing beautiful places with new friends and old friends!

What makes this property unique

Mark cut the timber from our land and had it sawed into lumber, then built this Twin Cedar cabin with his own hands!

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