Mountain Retreat for Two! Japanese Tub. Fast WiFi

Dougs Way is an architecturally unique cabin with a slower pace—what locals call “mountain time”—where you can settle into your favorite things: morning coffee on the deck, long soaks in the tub, cooking, reconnecting over a fire, being creative, reading, or simply relaxing. Just the right amount of space to spread out or tuck in.



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Sleeping

   •   2 King bedrooms

   •   1 Queen memory foam foldout

   •   Pack ’n Play + toddler cot available



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Japanese Soaking Tub

   •   Designed for deep, full-body immersion, it’s a unique experience

   •   Mountain views from the bath

   •   Walk-in shower, plush towels, and simple bath essentials



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Kitchen:

   •   Well-equipped for real cooking with quality cookware

   •   Stand mixer, blender, food processor, Instant Pot, and more

   •   Coffee setup: burr grinder, French press, Moka pot, milk frother, on demand hot water, fresh Fair Trade beans and an assortment of teas

   •   Pantry basics, herbs, and spices included



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Outdoor Spaces:

   •   Private courtyard surrounded by mature forest

   •   Hammock, lounge seating, and outdoor dining

   •   Firepot for evenings outside

   •   Long-range mountain views and the gentle sound of the Toe River below



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Work + Creative Time:

   •   Fast fiber internet with mesh network for even signal

   •   Desk and workspace with a view

   •   Quiet corners for writing, sketching, or catching up



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Location:

   •   ~10 minutes to Penland School of Craft

   •   ~15 minutes to Spruce Pine & Bakersville

   •   ~20 minutes to Burnsville

   •   Close to waterfalls, trails, and scenic drives



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Flexible Booking Options:



Choose the main floor or the entire home—either way, your group will be the only guests in the cabin and on the property. We never rent the floors separately, so you’ll always have full privacy.



Main Floor (this listing):

2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living, kitchen, and dining—everything shown in these photos.



Whole House:

4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, additional den, second kitchen, and more space to spread out.



Note: Some peak holiday dates are reserved for whole house bookings only. Please reach out for more details or use map view on platform to find the larger listing.



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About Dougs Way

Minutes from Penland School of Craft—America’s oldest and largest craft school—the region is home to several distinctive cabins designed and built by woodworker/artist Doug Sigler and architect Robert Leverich, both well known in the Penland community. Their work reflects a restrained West Coast modern sensibility shaped by the materials and landscape of the North Carolina mountains, and informed by the craftsmanship long associated with fine craft.



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As a guest of this cabin, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Bakersville cabin is smoke free.