Hilltop Cabin at Raven Ridge
Farm stay in Marshall, North Carolina
- 2 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 0 baths
Hosted by James
- Superhost
- 10 years hosting
Listing highlights
In the hills near Marshall
A short drive to the river town of Marshall and about 25 minutes to downtown Asheville
A handmade hilltop farmstay cabin
A two-story cabin surrounded by gardens, fruit trees, and farm animals on a working hillside property
A place to truly disconnect
Guests describe it as a place to truly unplug, with many returning for the peaceful setting and stargazing
Hilltop cabin is a gem away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
We are 23 minutes to Asheville and 7 minutes to the quaint river town of Marshall. The place stands out for the homemade vibe of the cabin, mountain views and garden setting. Perfect for couples or a single traveler seeking minimalist simplicity. Doggies welcome too!
Un-plug from the complexity of modern life while enjoying proximity to major sights, a galaxy of stars overnight and a sunrise view of dew on the gardens.
The space
“Rustic elegance”. Our cozy 2 floor cabin is on top of our property surrounded by 4 small garden patches interspersed with fruit shrubs and trees. We are going to be raising dairy goats from April and may 2026 !
On the first floor is the kitchen, small dining area and porch. Upstairs is a full-size bed and reading nook with mtn views. The kitchen is stocked with cookware, an electric burner, spices, oil, and a water heater (for coffee or tea), small fridge, and drinking water. The water system is rustic, but it works well. Fill up your own water from the spigot nearby. The cabin has a pit latrine (dry toilet) and no real shower but many folks like to use the garden hose in hot weather.
We put an AC window unit summer 2024 but if you wish to cool with windows that fine too.
Wi-fi is intentional weak but depending on your device can be gotten with persistence from deck or window, and parking area
In cold weather, there is a space heater and a wood cookstove, the cabin is tight and heats easily in winter. There's a garden fence that doubles as a pet enclosure (Yes, your doggies are welcome!) a fire ring for enjoying the nighttime out-of-doors and a few interesting walks and steep trails around the neighborhood that we have helped developed.
People have booked our cabin for romantic getaways, for personal writing, reading and music retreats but mainly for it's awesome proximity to hiking and culture. Many folks come to get a feel for staying in a tiny home and for the botanical appeal of our hillside gardens.
Guest access
Put 215 Catawba Drive MARSHALL, NC 28753 into maps and find your way here. Expect half a mile of slow going gravel roads over to the property.
From Asheville, Interstate 26 West to exit 19A "Hot Springs/Marshall". Drive approximately 7 miles to Ivy River Road. Follow that road to its end, then take a left at the river. First real road on the left after about 1.0 mile is Panhandle (wooden sign) Drive 0.5 mile then RIGHT at South Panhandle, then a RIGHT on Catawba Drive. Stay RIGHT at Martha Jordan Drive and keep straight for less than 1/4 mile til the red letters on white sign 'HILLTOP CABIN'.
Goose the accelerator up the short drive to the parking. There you will park facing an old shed we used to milk cows in, walk between that and the
wood&trash shed up the stone steps. Then hang a right at the big house and up the log steps. There is a coded box to fetch the key
Let us know if you plan to arrive after dark so we can put a light on for you. We are not always available to help because we have young children but few people find their cabin without problems:-)
Other things to note
The cabin in located a short walk up a hill on a wide grassy trail, so be prepared in all weather conditions with good shoes. There are sometimes tiny ants in the cabin though we put out an effective bait frequently. Hornets and wasps also make their way in periodically.
VERIZON is best for mobile phone service, so if you do not use Verizon, plan to study the directions carefully, because you may not be able to call us. Follow signs for RAVEN RIDGE, keeping RIGHT at Martha Jordan Drive, we're a 1/4 miles past it.
We are 23 minutes to Asheville and 7 minutes to the quaint river town of Marshall. The place stands out for the homemade vibe of the cabin, mountain views and garden setting. Perfect for couples or a single traveler seeking minimalist simplicity. Doggies welcome too!
Un-plug from the complexity of modern life while enjoying proximity to major sights, a galaxy of stars overnight and a sunrise view of dew on the gardens.
The space
“Rustic elegance”. Our cozy 2 floor cabin is on top of our property surrounded by 4 small garden patches interspersed with fruit shrubs and trees. We are going to be raising dairy goats from April and may 2026 !
On the first floor is the kitchen, small dining area and porch. Upstairs is a full-size bed and reading nook with mtn views. The kitchen is stocked with cookware, an electric burner, spices, oil, and a water heater (for coffee or tea), small fridge, and drinking water. The water system is rustic, but it works well. Fill up your own water from the spigot nearby. The cabin has a pit latrine (dry toilet) and no real shower but many folks like to use the garden hose in hot weather.
We put an AC window unit summer 2024 but if you wish to cool with windows that fine too.
Wi-fi is intentional weak but depending on your device can be gotten with persistence from deck or window, and parking area
In cold weather, there is a space heater and a wood cookstove, the cabin is tight and heats easily in winter. There's a garden fence that doubles as a pet enclosure (Yes, your doggies are welcome!) a fire ring for enjoying the nighttime out-of-doors and a few interesting walks and steep trails around the neighborhood that we have helped developed.
People have booked our cabin for romantic getaways, for personal writing, reading and music retreats but mainly for it's awesome proximity to hiking and culture. Many folks come to get a feel for staying in a tiny home and for the botanical appeal of our hillside gardens.
Guest access
Put 215 Catawba Drive MARSHALL, NC 28753 into maps and find your way here. Expect half a mile of slow going gravel roads over to the property.
From Asheville, Interstate 26 West to exit 19A "Hot Springs/Marshall". Drive approximately 7 miles to Ivy River Road. Follow that road to its end, then take a left at the river. First real road on the left after about 1.0 mile is Panhandle (wooden sign) Drive 0.5 mile then RIGHT at South Panhandle, then a RIGHT on Catawba Drive. Stay RIGHT at Martha Jordan Drive and keep straight for less than 1/4 mile til the red letters on white sign 'HILLTOP CABIN'.
Goose the accelerator up the short drive to the parking. There you will park facing an old shed we used to milk cows in, walk between that and the
wood&trash shed up the stone steps. Then hang a right at the big house and up the log steps. There is a coded box to fetch the key
Let us know if you plan to arrive after dark so we can put a light on for you. We are not always available to help because we have young children but few people find their cabin without problems:-)
Other things to note
The cabin in located a short walk up a hill on a wide grassy trail, so be prepared in all weather conditions with good shoes. There are sometimes tiny ants in the cabin though we put out an effective bait frequently. Hornets and wasps also make their way in periodically.
VERIZON is best for mobile phone service, so if you do not use Verizon, plan to study the directions carefully, because you may not be able to call us. Follow signs for RAVEN RIDGE, keeping RIGHT at Martha Jordan Drive, we're a 1/4 miles past it.
What this place offers
Garden view
Mountain view
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
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Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 699 reviews.
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Overall rating
- 5 stars, 91% of reviews
- 4 stars, 8% of reviews
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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value
Guests mention
Where you’ll be
Marshall, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
The neighborhood is rich with interesting people and projects, including the 'Prama Institute and Wellness Center'. Guests are welcome to walk on the roads grassy fields and find some of the trails
Meet your host
Born in the 80s
My work: Builder
James and Sofi live near Asheville NC with their three daughters.
James is a Superhost
Host details
Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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