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Simply charming! Bear Cabin is a cozy one-room cabin with quaint décor. The kitchenette area has a sink, small refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, seating area for two, and plates, cups, and silverware provided. The bathroom is small and private with a walk-in shower. Soap and paper goods provided. This cabin has a window a/c unit and an additional electric heater is available. New king-sized bed and linens, updated in 2021. The cabin includes a satellite TV & wi-fi!

Feel the history of the old reclaimed wood floors and siding, tin roof, and handmade wood furniture. Forget all your worries, and enjoy your coffee from the covered front porch and enjoy the views of the pond, pasture, trees, and mountains in the distance. Rustic and simply-designed, the living area has a TV and features a gas fireplace repurposed from an old cabin from the historic summer camp on the property. If you are looking for an authentic cabin experience or perhaps a romantic getaway, this cabin is for you.

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Amenities

Efficency cabin

King Bed (sleeps 2)

Walk-In Shower

TV & Wi-Fi

Apartment-size
Refrigerator/Freezer

Microwave, Toaster Oven & Drip Coffee Maker

Dishes, Cookware & Utensils

Hairdryer

Window A/C

Gas Heat & Electric Heat

Provided: Linens, towels, travel-size toiletries, dish soap, hand soap, cotton balls, Qtips, coffee filters, salt & pepper, starter supplies of toilet paper, paper towels, garbage bags, creamer, and sweetener.

CABIN GALLERY

REVIEWS

Spending time with family relaxing and enjoying all the tranquility nature provides the soul. Zach enjoyed fishing. We all enjoyed watching him catch fish and the Bamboo Forest. Thank you for sharing this beautiful reserve with us. It is a little piece of heaven here on earth.

Monica & ZacharyBig Rapids, MI

“We stayed here so that we could be close to good hikes and the hikes were great but the property itself was even better than the hikes. I felt like I was in the shire. Sensational. I honestly don’t think the posting on here accurately captured how beautiful your property is. Other than that 10/10.” 

MichaelChapin, SC

“We had a great stay! The land is very quiet, serene, and offers many opportunities to be in nature. Definitely a great place for a weekend getaway!” 

AnnaLexington, SC

Favorite Lasting Memories: The breathtaking magnificence of nature! The family of deer, the tree swallows, geese, the meadow, river, creek, ponds…all of it was absolutely breathtaking! Thank you so much for sharing this piece of heaven. My soul hasn’t felt this refreshed in a VERY long time. We stand in amazement of God’s Glory! Thank you again for sharing!

David & Patti Piedmont, SC

Favorite Lasting Memories: Ponds, dragonflies, red-winged blackbirds, rain on the tin roof, swallows, geese, and deer. The mama & baby bear I missed! LOL! The orchestra of frogs at night & turtles! This place is truly Eden! Thank you for preserving this amazing serene piece of property! We’re going to have to make this an annual visit! 

Sarah & ShannonColorado & Tennessee

Favorite Lasting Memories: The fishing, and walking around. The bird watching and hearing the frogs and most of all the red wing blackbird. Thank you for a lovely, peaceful time for my birthday. Everything was amazing!

Andre & TraciGreenville, SC

Lee attended Camp Deerewoode and has such special memories of his time here. He was thrilled to be able to actually stay on the property and “go back in time.” He enjoyed walking the property and loved running into Bill Mayes to reminisce! Thank you for preserving this beautiful property and for allowing us a short stay – we hope to return for longer!

Lee & Elizabeth Columbia, SC

Favorite Lasting Memories: What a wonderful time we had – so peaceful & a little taste of Heaven! Thankful to be able to meet you and your family. May God bless you as you continue to care for the wonderful place that others may enjoy it.

Martin & Faith Columbia, SC
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Winter Cabin Availability: Big Log Cabin, Little Log Cabin, Otter Cabin, and Barn Cabin available January 1 - March 31

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JUDGE JAMES A. FORSYTHE JR FAMILY:

Judge Forsythe was born 11/26/1853. He was married to Julia Nathalie, who was born 5/14/1860, and they married 5/14/1877. They moved into the house and added a wing to it. They had one son and two daughters. James A. Forsythe Jr. (1882 – 1957), Margaret Elizabeth ( 4/21/1885 – 9/16/1886) and Ellen Harllee Forsythe Vermilye (11/4/1888 – 1/24/1936). Julia died 5/14/1923 and Judge Forsythe died in 1925. They are all buried in the Gillispie Cemetery in Brevard. Elizabeth was originally buried on the property but because of the grave being washed by rains, was later transferred to Gillispie Cemetery. There are stories and accounts of baby ghost Elizabeth haunting the Big Log Cabin, which was built on the site of the original homestead.

THE MAYES (Cont.)

In 1969, the Mayes moved into the Otter Cabin, originally built in 1940. It was formerly the camp infirmary and was also known as the Gate House. Bill built the deck and closed in the screen porch where the large brick cooking fireplace is located. During the time they lived there, they tore down the old original homesite that had fallen into such disrepair and decided to build a new log home on the same basement foundation, now called the Big Log Cabin. 

ROBERT J. HUSSEY / CAMP DEERWOODE FOR GIRLS:

When Mr. Hussey purchased the property in 1935, the camp was transformed from a boys camp into a camp for girls. It was operated by Mr. and Mrs. George Mason Swift. Mrs. Swift had previously operated a camp, called Camp Dellwood, and in an effort to continue to use the same camp songs, they re-named it to Camp Deerwoode. At this time camp property was comprised of 250 acres featuring horseback riding, including all day and overnight horseback trips. The girls played polo, learned archery and riflery, and had classes in swimming and canoeing, as well as tennis and golf. Other elective courses offered at camp were dancing, dramatics, musical comedy, and musical instruments and nightly shows were performed in The Big Room. The craft building was a popular place and described as the heart of the camp, featuring eight large floor looms with flying shuttles. Other craft projects consisted of silver craft, pottery and leather craft. The camp season ran from July 1 – August 26 and cost $300.