Tiny home in Stokesdale, North Carolina

2 guests
2 bedrooms
2 beds
1 bath

Hosted by Jim-Rachel VE

5 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In Stokesdale, near Belews Lake

A rural retreat in Stokesdale near Belews Lake, with over a mile of hiking and biking trails on-site

A handcrafted Thoreau cabin replica

A studied replica of Thoreau's 1845 cabin, built with locally harvested wood and blacksmithed nails

Jim and Rachel's warm hospitality

Guests consistently praise Jim and Rachel's warmth, with many calling them the best hosts they've had

Inspired by Henry David Thoreau's legendary 1845 cabin at Walden Pond, this studied replica was built over 10 months with careful attention to detail, based on communications with the museum curators at Walden Pond in Massachusetts. The cabin's beautiful mix of woods were locally harvested, the nails were blacksmithed to 1850-era specs. Recycled products were used as possible; and historical artifacts, including Thoreau's personal library while he was at Walden, help visitors step back in time.

The space
*** The “twin” bed below is a twin sized cot which sleeps one and is true to what Henry David Thoreau would have slept on. The cot has fresh sheets, warm quilt, and a pillow. The “queen sized bed” up in the loft (accessed by a wooden ladder) is a queen sized camping mattress which does not have linens — please bring a sleeping bag and pillow if sleeping here. Please view this as a “luxury camping” or “glamping” experience. :) ***

Guests may also enjoy:

Access to harvest fresh produce from Colonial-styled (22-box) community garden.
Access to 1850-styled Blacksmith Shoppe for cooking and meals.
Access to more than a mile of hiking/mountain biking trails -- bring your bike!
Access to Homestead shared bathroom amenities.

An inside root cellar and front porch cooler provide food storage options.

Pickleball court, hiking trails, mountain bikes, axes and knives, kayaks and outdoor games are all provided. Coffee, tea, and fresh water are delivered to the front porch for guests, as well as firewood, fatwood fire starter sticks, candles and lamp oil.

Access is provided to a dedicated bathroom with shower at the Narnia Cottage at Magnalia Homestead (www.magnalia.or ) (a close walk). All rental proceeds benefit the work of Magnalia Homestead Foundation, a public 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Mattresses provided; bring a sleeping bag and pillow.

Located in Stokesdale, NC near Belews Lake.

Where you’ll sleep

Bedroom 1

1 single bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen bed

What this place offers

Kitchen

Wifi

Dedicated workspace

Free parking on premises

Private patio or balcony

Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

Unavailable: Smoke alarm

5 nights in Stokesdale

Nov 5, 2024 - Nov 10, 2024

Rated 4.98 out of 5 from 61 reviews.

Guest favorite

This home is in the top 10% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

5 stars, 98% of reviews
4 stars, 2% of reviews
3 stars, 0% of reviews
2 stars, 0% of reviews
1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Stokesdale, North Carolina, United States

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Meet your host

Host

76 reviews

4.99 out of 5 average rating

5 years of hosting

Speaks English

Lives in Stokesdale, North Carolina

Host details

Response rate: 100%

Responds within an hour

Message host

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Things to know

Cancellation policy

House rules

Check-in after 4:00 PM

Checkout before 11:00 AM

2 guests maximum

Safety & property

Carbon monoxide alarm not reported

Smoke alarm not reported

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