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This cute & cozy one-bedroom cabin with front porch views of the meadow, lake, and mountains. Sip coffee watching the sunrise over Becky Mountain and listen to the sounds of birds and wildlife.

Refurbished from when the property was a summer camp, the kitchen has all new cabinets, countertop, and appliances. The living/dining combo area has a satellite TV & Wi-Fi with a sleeper sofa and table & chairs. The large bedroom contains a king bed and two twin beds.

Sunset Cabin is centrally located on the property and close to the Bamboo Forest, hiking trails, the big lake, and ponds for fishing. Explore trails up into Sugarloaf Mountain or along the French Broad River on 175 acres of this pristine, natural setting. Sunrise and Sunset Cabins are constructed in a duplex cabin with locked doors in between and can be rented separately or together. They share a fire pit, but each has its own picnic table and charcoal grill. It’s a great way to vacation with extended family or friends to be close but still have your own space.

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

Amenities

King Bed, 2 Twin Beds & Sofa Bed (sleeps 6 total)

Walk-In Shower

Stove/Oven

Full-Size
Refrigerator/Freezer

TV & Wi-Fi

Microwave, Toaster & Drip Coffee Maker

Dishes, Cookware & Utensils

Iron & Ironing Board

Hairdryer

Hotel-style A/C & Heat Window Unit

Fire Pit

Charcoal Grill

Porch

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

“What a beautiful setting you have! The cabin was comfortable and cozy. We were able to walk some of the trails on the wonderful property. This would be a great venue for a family retreat.”

LisaBentonville, AR

“What a beautiful spot! We had a great weekend at Deerwoode Reserve. The place was clean, spacious, and located on a beautiful property.”

Caitlin Norwich, VT

“We came into town to mountain bike on the trails around Brevard. The Sunset Cabin worked out great. It was clean, well-stocked and the location was great. Just 15 minutes from Downtown Brevard and 20 minutes from Pisgah Ranger District. There is plenty of walking to be done out of the cabin as well: walking paths around the ponds and trains behind the cabin. We had a great stay and will be back. ”

ChrisLouisville, KY

“Great place to stay if you want to feel like you really are away in a cozy cabin, while still being only 10 minutes from restaurants, drug stores, etc. We had a very nice time in the cozy cabin!” 

Caitlin Oakland, CA
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395 Riversedge Rd, Brevard, NC 28712

Phone (828) 201-2615

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Deerwoode Reserve vacation cabin rentals and event center is located in the Western North Carolina Mountains near Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville, Bryson City, Cashiers, Highlands, Lake Toxaway and close to many area attractions. Biltmore Estate, waterfalls, Nantahala Nation Forest, Pisgah National Forest, DuPont State Recreational Forest, Blue Ridge Parkway and fall leaf color change are just a few of the activities you can experience when you book your stay at Deerwoode Reserve!

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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.