River Spirit
The River Spirit bed and breakfast and cabins sit on the edge of the Pisgah Forest, minutes away from the Appalachian Trail and overlooking the French Broad River. The cabins, located near the property's bed and breakfast hotel, sleep four and have a fully equipped kitchen, satellite TV, fireplace, and air conditioning. Massages can be arranged in the cabin, and owners can make reservations for guests to visit the nearby springs. Bike rentals and hiking guides also are available.
River Spirit
833 River Road
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-9568
riverspirit.us
Bear Creek Cabins
Addresses and directions to one of the Bear Creek Cabins in Hot Springs are given to guests when they register. Two log cabins sit privately on 9 acres in the Great Smokey Mountains. Outdoor pavilions and two creeks are located on the property for guests' use. The cabins sleep four and come equipped with kitchen amenities and linens as well as satellite TV. Pets are not allowed in the cabins, but children are always welcome. There is a two-night minimum stay required, except for holidays, when a three-night minimum is enforced.
Bear Creek Cabins
Hot Springs, NC
(828) 400-2933
www.bearcreekcabin.net
Dancing Sun Cabins
Two cabins at Dancing Sun Cabins are ideal for couples looking for a romantic retreat in the mountains with private hot tubs and access to couples' times in the nearby springs. A third cabin on the 74-acre farm property has three bedrooms and sleeps up to eight. All of the cabins are equipped with kitchen amenities, satellite TV, and private Jacuzzi tubs. Each has a gas grill and open fire pit for outdoor camping ambiance. Rocking chairs are provided on the porches, and there are a number of hiking trails located on the property.
Dancing Sun Cabins
1985 Roaring Fork Road
Hot Springs, NC 28743
(828) 622-9569
http://www.dancingsuncabins.com/
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