Imagine yourself on an 18-acre piece of heaven featuring 4500 feet of riverfront on the French Broad and East Fork Rivers. We are 10 miles from Brevard in the Land of Waterfalls, Transylvania County, NC. A carefully appointed cozy cabin, The Dell is a great option for an outdoor oriented, relaxing, romantic getaway. Up to six people can come if you rent The Dell and The Mountaintop. PLEASE NOTE: To cross the river driveway you need an SUV, Jeep or pick-up truck with at least all wheel drive. The space PLEASE NOTE: TO ACCESS OUR PROPERTY, IT IS NECESSARY TO DRIVE THROUGH THE EAST FORK RIVER. PASSENGER CARS OF ANY TYPE DO NOT HAVE THE CLEARANCE TO MAKE IT THROUGH. LARGER 4-WHEEL DRIVE SUVs, JEEPS AND TRUCKS ARE FINE. Some of our customers have opted to rent a pick up truck which has worked well. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO BRING YOUR ATV OR SIDE-BY-SIDE to fully access all the features of our property, including a beautiful private river spot at the back of the property, as well as nearby Jocassee Gorges trails. Please message us with any questions you might have BEFORE you book. THE HISTORY OF THE TWO RIVERS The Appalachian Mountains are amongst the oldest mountains in the world. For millenia, Forkfield Mountain has stoically stood its ground shaping the junction of the French Broad and East Fork Rivers. Their confluence is Mile Marker Zero and the beginning of the world's third oldest river, the French Broad. A short walk upstream in the French Broad brings you to the Estatoe Crossing, used by the Cherokee on their path between villages in North Carolina and nearby in South Carolina. You can literally stand on history and envision a bygone era. THE DELL The Dell cabin was built in the summer of 2004 and has been re-modeled with refinished floors, new kitchen cabinets and counters, and an upgraded shower and toilet. And this past summer we replaced the old deck with a brand new one. It is located 160 feet from our house through a small patch of woods. The Dell sits in a forested dell on Forkfield Mountain, surrounded by Mountain Laurel and Rhododendrons under the canopy of a mature forest. Its shaded location helps keep it cool and though air conditioning is available, it is seldom needed. The cool mountain nights invite open windows and doors! The cabin itself is a great couple's hideaway. Its 468 square feet are carefully divided between a fully equipped kitchen, living room, 3-pieced bath, and a bedroom with queen bed. It is decorated in a theme that honors the strong Cherokee history in this area with its beautiful nearby mountains and waterfalls. A 22-foot deck across the front of the cabin offers the opportunity for outdoor dining or just relaxing in the shade. On site we offer a number of amenities. Fishing is wonderful in our two rivers. We have an easily accessible picnic site and fire ring right by the river so a relaxing afternoon. The Faerie Trail starts between The Dell and our house. It's a short but steep downhill hike from the cabin and leads to a road that takes you down to the field and the river. (You might see our treehouse perched over the river, but unfortunately the years have rendered the handrail unsafe, so access is restricted right now. Your stay also includes a river beach. Pull up a chair in the river and cool your feet as you read or just enjoy the sun. River wading and exploring are popular pass-times, too! WELCOME TO THE LAND OF WATERFALLS Our county, Transylvania (meaning across the woods) is an amazing outdoor playground. From our 250+ waterfalls, to our pristine trout waters, to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Pisgah National Forest to our diverse community of artists and craftsmen, the Brevard area does not disappoint. The nearby Pisgah National Forest offers endless miles of varied hiking trails and such attractions as the State Trout Hatchery, Looking Glass Falls (among many others), the Cradle of Forestry, the Pink Beds, Pisgah Stables for horse trail rides, the Devil's Courthouse and everyone's favorite, Sliding Rock. Dupont State Forest is less than 30 minutes away. Here, Triple Falls is the headliner. It's an impressive sight, a wonderful picnic spot and just upstream from Hooker Falls, a popular swimming spot where you can swim right up to the base of the falls! Five miles from Forkfield there is access to over 30 miles of off roading trails in the Jocassee Gorges Wilderness Preserve. Brevard offers a charming mountain town atmosphere and boasts a world class toy store (not kidding!), art galleries, local artisans and a nice array of restaurant options from brick oven pizza and pasta to fine dining, two bakeries and a chocolatier! Don't forget to visit and sample our many local craft breweries like Ecusta and Brevard Brewing Company plus Oskar Blues and Sierra Nevada. And keep your eyes out for our famous White Squirrels - they're all over town! With fishing, hiking, biking, off roading, waterfalls and the Pisgah National Forest, Forkfield makes a great base for your mountain vacation get-away. We welcome you to come be our guests! Other things to note Bring your ATV! You are welcome to bring your side-by-side for your vacation. On the property we use ours all the time to run up and down the mountain, around in the field and through the East Fork River to get to our car. There are also nearby trails that are ATV friendly at certain times of the year. (See Top 10 Things To Do) Also, check out our brand new addition, The Mountaintop, a Lancaster Log Cabin that sleeps four. It's location atop our mountain assures your privacy in a mature forest setting. This will make an excellent family getaway or a perfect home base for hikers, bikers or fishermen. You could even have a family reunion by renting both our cabins, The Mountaintop and The Dell!