While on a motorcycle road trip, I stayed for one night at the Owlâs Perch on September 28th. It is a charming private wood cabin adjacent to the house of the hosts, Doug and Alice. It is quite a unique and peaceful accommodation in Robbinsville, NC, 30 min from the city accessible through a beautiful winding road while being very close to scenic roads and scenery like the Dragonâs tail road. The cabin has a private balcony overlooking a beautiful stream. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Alice who was very kind and helpful with recommendations to nearby points of interest, and funny too I might add. I wish I could have stayed for more than one night to enjoy the immediate surroundings more, maybe even fishing. If you are looking for something different surrounded by beautiful natural scenery to disconnect from your usual routine, this is it. :)
The Owlâs Perch was a beautiful and cozy place to stayâsecluded near Robbinsville and the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. We loved listening to the nearby creek and the soothing sounds of the forest. Itâs the perfect peaceful rest stop for hikers exploring nearby trails! The owners provided everything we needed and even welcomed us with helpful information about local sights and hikes.
In one day, we visited:
âą Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
âą Huckleberry Bald
âą Hooper Bald
âą Bald River Falls
âą Baby Falls
âą Lake Santeetlah
Thanks to their thoughtfully prepared info sheet, placed right on our bed! Weâll definitely be back!
We were in desperate need of quiet time and nature without the tent. The Owlâs Perch was an amazing place to unwind and to rediscover and appreciate Godâs amazing creation. The owners have taken great care to enhance its natural beauty with a little good humor thrown in.
Very fun! The Owls Perch space is efficient and compact but also lovely. Very stylish with lots of owls! The creekside location is amazingâloved sleeping to creek noises. The drive there is quite an adventureâthe road keeps getting smaller and rougher, but still drivable. You donât need 4 wheel drive, but the 5â clearance is definitely advised.
The real perk, though, is Alice and Dougâs knowledge of the local attractions. So many good ideas of things to do in the area. I had originally planned to just hang out in the cabin for a day (which would have been relaxing and fun), but I was totally tempted by a suggested loop drive through local attractions.
I am definitely planning a return visit. So much to do in the area. And this is my ideal for a secluded yet (more than) comfortable getaway.
Beautiful property and friendly host. We stayed 2 nights, met the host at check in and never saw her again. Although the house is attached to cabin, you cant see it from the room. Gave us much needed privacy and seclusion
Everything was wonderful! Accurate description, completely met our expectations, and was truly an awesome little get away. We would recommend staying here (the 5 inch clearance thing is the real deal though) and would definitely stay here again!
Out of the way and off the grid property. The road in and out is single lane, be prepared to back out if need be. Lots of twists and turns, if youâre one to get car sick be prepared. But once there itâs a quaint, quiet studio like place with nice little deck to sit on and enjoy the tranquility of the area. No cell, no web service. Just you and your partner, or as it was me and my girl.
Everything was perfect and you can't meet a nicer person than Alice. The description was accurate and the directions to the cabin were great. A great place to go if you want to get away from everything.
Beautiful setting..comfortable, didnât have to ask for a thing, even cooked out on the grill, cool temperature, even in the July heat..had the windows open, listening to the babbling brook all night⊠definitely met my expectations and moreâ€ïž
Wonderful place and a wonderful host. I highly recommend! Very serene and peaceful, with only the sound of the creek flowing over the rocks. Way off the beaten path, a real mountain retreat.
We went to the Owls Perch for our anniversary trip. We will definitely be going back! It is the best place to unwind and unplug from the world. We enjoyed the ride into town each morning, the mountain views are amazing! Alice was the sweetest host! Everything was perfect!
This property is a hidden gem! It was so peaceful to be in the woods with the creek running below. The balcony & deck were wonderful to enjoy our surroundings.
If you are looking for a safe, clean, quiet spot to just relax and disconnect from the world- this is it! It is small but comfy and has everything you need except for internet-so unwind, walk, fish, just enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. The owners are so very kind and attentive. I will be back!
A quiet, peaceful stay in the beautiful Nantahala Mountains. If you want quiet and remoteness this is the place to be surrounded by forests with a mountain stream below the deck. The hosts are gracious and accommodating. My wife and I had a wonderful stay and look forward to our next trip.