Now you can book a stay in the Bumbleshack tiny house, a pioneer of the tiny house movement!
Parked in her retirement spot above a cascading mountain creek with big boulders on 8 1/2 private, heavily forested acres, this is nature immersion at its best.
Plus your stay supports our nonprofit orchard supplying local food banks!
WNC parents and wedding attendees at Bear Lake Reserve & Castle Ladyhawke - we are very close to these things, but please read the entire listing before booking.
The space
This is not your typical vacation rental. Adventure seekers ONLY!!!
Sleep: double (full) loft bed accessed by a ladder + double (full) pull-out sofa; two people only despite the two beds, and y'all should be real friendly with each other!
Kitchenette: mini-fridge, 4 burner cooktop, small oven, basic cookware and essentials like oil, vinegar and spices, dishes, electric hot water kettle and a Keurig
Comfort: heating/air conditioning, Wi-Fi, television with access to your favorite entertainment apps, NO cell phone service in this area - we use satellite Wi-Fi for communication
Outdoors: covered patio with dining area for two, small propane grill, fire pit, chairs, string lights and your own personal trail that encircles the property along the cascading creek
Composting toilet indoors, outdoor HOT shower (not available December through February/March depending on the weather)
Extras: guides to our favorite lake put-ins & river floats and use of our kayaks and river tubes at your own risk.
Pet-friendly: well-behaved pups welcome, be cautious of wildlife activity (bears)
Guest access
You’ll have the tiny house, patio, and the entire back portion of the property all to yourselves. We live in the main house and have the front portion of the property to ourselves. Kayaks (with paddles & life jackets) and river tubes are available for guest use at no charge and at your own risk.
Parking is right next to the tiny house, and there is only room for one vehicle.
The creek is reached via a trail up the mountain, and there is a sitting area with chairs.
This property cannot accommodate small children due to the ladder to the loft and the terrain of the land. You agree to hold us harmless. We are a nonprofit farm and exempt from agritourism liability.
WNC parents and wedding guests of Castle Ladyhawke and Bear Lake Reserve...we are very close to all of these things, but please make sure you are able to climb a ladder and have no issues with using a composting toilet, an outdoor shower and navigating a bumpy dirt road.
Where you’ll be!
Tuckasegee, North Carolina: a peaceful mountain valley wrapped in forests, lakes, and the Tuckasegee River—perfect for paddling, fishing, swimming, and leaf-peeping. Lake Glenville and Bear Creek Lake—the closest lakes—offer scenic coves and calm water.
Sylva (nearby): a classic Appalachian small town with a walkable Main Street, indie shops and bookstores, coffee spots, local breweries, and laid-back eateries. It’s your easy stop for groceries, farm-to-table bites, live music and weekend buzz.
What to do!
On the water: paddle Lake Glenville or Bear Lake (we’ll point you to scenic put-ins)
River float: tube the Tuckasegee on mild days (seasonal)
Trails & views: waterfalls and Blue Ridge hikes within a short drive or short, private hiking on the property itself
Town time: browse Sylva’s boutiques, murals, local beer scene and yummy restaurants; we will send you a list of our favorites once you book; Asheville and everything it has to offer is one hour away
Other things to note:
Safety: Life jackets are required with kayaks; use tubes only at safe water levels and in daylight. You’re responsible for your own safety, and you agree to hold us harmless.
Pets: Please leash on the property or keep a close eye on your pupper due to wildlife interactions.
Sound: The creek is a constant, soothing presence (not silent).
Access: All or four wheel drive not necessary but absolutely recommended; standard cars do fine in normal conditions on the dirt road leading to the property, but it is BUMPY and rough. Obviously, this means if you drive a low profile car, we suggest you reconsider booking with us. We will contact you if there are snowy or icy conditions present. You agree to hold us harmless.
Stewardship: Please respect the property, and leave no trace. Ethical foraging allowed.
House rules:
Registered guests only, and quiet hours are 24/7 here in this peaceful haven. Only one car allowed. Be kind to the space and to nature—leave it as you found it. Ethical foraging and collecting allowed.
This property cannot accommodate small children or handicapped guests due to the stairs into the tiny house, the ladder to the loft and the terrain of the land.
