This was our first trip to Sacred Roots and it was all we'd hoped for.
I'm always a bit hesitant booking cabins and cottages, not being sure of the location or the true quality of the cabin. We've been fooled before on both ends--once being overly rustic (i.e. had to leave early due to cleanliness) and a "cabin" that was simply a suburban neighborhood on a hillside. Sacred Roots is the perfect balance. It's only about a twenty minute drive to Brevard and a half hour or more to fantastic hiking and Pisgah. The cottage is immaculate and the grounds are well kept. There's a separate garden area, a fire pit with seating, a mini-tree house for the kids, and lots of area to run around. And even though it is a gated community, the homes are spaced so far apart that you have a complete sense of seclusion and the gravel road to the home and the acres of untouched land gives you the impression of being much further out than you actually are.
The square footage of the cabin may appear on the small side, but the living area held our family of five well, and with the screened in porch extending the living space, we never felt cramped. My oldest kid spent the night in the hammock on the porch and loved it! And the sleeping space in the loft has plenty of room with a large bed.
And beyond the beautiful property and the perfect location, the owner Sarah was great. Readily available with any questions and quick to respond. She offered suggestions for hiking and dining and the cottage is stocked with trail maps for all the surrounding areas--along with books on almost every other topic.
I really can't recommend this cottage enough. If you're looking for a spot near Brevard with easy access to surrounding areas and a cottage that feels like a destination of itself, this is it!