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Imagine your family sitting on the deck overlooking the pond, meadow & watching the French Broad River flow by. This two-bedroom, one-bath cabin sleeps up to 8 guests. It has been completely renovated (2021) with new flooring, wood doors & trim, new bathroom fixtures, and all new furnishings, linens, and décor. The spacious great room with a cathedral ceiling combines a fully-equipped kitchen, with cabinets constructed of reclaimed wood from the original camp cabins, a large island with granite top and bar seating, and a dining table & chairs, with a cozy living room that features a massive brick gas fireplace, sectional sofa & TV.

There’s plenty of room to spread out with a separate den that has a second gas fireplace and TV. The cabin has carport parking, easy entry, central heat & air, and a washer/dryer. The large back porch offers additional outdoor seating, a dining table, & chairs with stunning views. Enjoy your own private fire pit right outside the front door while roasting s’mores & catching up. Bring the kids and make some fun family memories that last a lifetime!

Cabin available for booking now through March 31, 2023.

Ready to reserve Otter Cabin? Here are some things to know before you book.

Amenities

King Bed, 2 Queen Beds & Sofa Bed (Sleeps 8)

Tub/Shower

Stove/Oven

Full-Size
Refrigerator/Freezer with icemaker

2 TVs & Wi-Fi

Microwave, Toaster & Drip Coffee Maker

Dishes, Cookware & Utensils

Iron & Ironing Board

Washer & Dryer

Hairdryer

Central Heat & Wall A/C

Fire Pit with first bundle of wood provided (additional bundles $10/each)

Charcoal Grill (charcoal not provided)

Large covered porches with living and dining furniture and deck

2 Gas Fireplaces

Picnic Table

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.

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REVIEWS

“The Otter Cabin experience was excellent! We travel regularly as a family and Otter was everything you want including clean, well appointment, easy check-in/out, and the location along the French Broad River with scenic views and a private well kept property was great. Otter was close to downtown Brevard if you need to get into town, but the location itself is very tranquil and feels like you are in a secluded mountain cabin much further from the city than you actually are. This is an ideal location to explore Brevard, Dupont Forest, and Hendersonville. The property managers were also a highlight and were very responsive to any requests or questions and made the stay really easy. On a practical note, the furniture is very comfortable, the appliances are brand new, and the outdoor patio space is great. We also were surprised with the large property where the cabin is located and enjoyed the ability to explore the much larger property around the cabin including a trail network around the property. The cabin itself is located within a former camp that has been converted to multiple cottages, but it has that secluded camp feel, which we loved.”

BetsyTirana, Albania

“This place is AMAZING and was the perfect cabin for our family. The grounds are incredibly peaceful and just perfect. Walk the trails, fish in a canoe in a pond, chill on the dock and even see some wild deer! We travel to Brevard regularly and this was by far our favorite place. We highly recommend it in every way! The owners are so friendly and helpful. And it’s in the perfect location too. Can’t recommend this place enough! We will definitely be back.”

JeniMelbourne, FL

“Great place to stay with lots of privacy and a great view. Comfy beds and cozy living spaces. The deck was a plus as well as the fire pit. We would love to stay again!” 

Sabrina & ChrisDevil Hills, NC
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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.