Appalachian Cabins

I love taking my dog Sirius to cabins in the Appalachian mountains. In cities I prefer to stay in hotels, but AirBnB is great for cabin rentals.

Everything's better when you have a dog with you. Also more inconvenient, but shhhh.

Curled up on a chilly fall weekend in Murphy, NC

Another example of Sirius living his best life in a cabin in Lakemont, GA

Sirius found his dream dog bed in a lake cabin outside of Danville, KY

There are all sorts of cabins you can rent: proper houses, tiny houses, A-frames, etc. I appreciate the variety and that no two have been the same.

A log tiny house on the Tuckasegee River in North Carolina

We did one of those Getaway/Postcard cabins in Suches, GA; they're way too expensive now

Incredible A-Frame cabin near Blue Ridge, GA

We always try to do fun hikes or waterfall trips when we stay in cabins, because we are that much closer to nature! I've gotten to visit Daniel Boone National Forest, so many new state parks, historic villages, universities like Berea College and just seen a lot of off the beaten path Americana spots on the cabin stays.

Visited Foster Falls, TN on a cabin weekend

Found a swimming hole near Altamont, TN on a cabin weekend

Bonus: Our Sparta, TN cabin came with farm dogs!