The Scratching Post -- Upscale Cabin, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Internet, and Dry Sauna
About this cabin rental
Pamper yourself at The Scratching Post. Relax in the dry sauna. Wrap yourself up in the seclusion of the Nantahala Forest. Roast marshmallows around the fire pit. Cares drift away in the hot tub. This luxury three story cabin is beautifully appointed with all the comforts of home. The large kitchen and open layout with plenty of seating make for easy entertaining and family gatherings. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and 2 Half Baths: The First Bedroom has a King Bed. The Second Bedroom has a Queen Bed. The third bedroom has a Full over Full bunk bed. There is also a Queen Sleeper Sofa. One bathroom has a tub and shower combination. The second bathroom has a shower stall. Warm yourselves in front of the fire or relax on the expansive deck and enjoy the sounds of nature. The loft sitting room area is perfect for enjoying a favorite television show or movie, or quiet time with a great book. Bar-B-Que on the outdoor deck and enjoy dinner there year round with an outdoor heater. Toast s'mores around the fire pit and then soothe away the day in the dry sauna or sparkling outdoor hot tub. This cabin has a whole house generator. If the power goes of for more than a few miniutes it will come on. For reviews, please click on the review tab."));
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
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Reasons to book
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(10 Reviews)
4.0
We were a party of four adults and 3 kids. The kids enjoyed the arcade game and the darts, and the adults enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed to make meals at the cabin, including cookie cutters!
5.0
Very well appointed cabin with tons of cooking utensils
5.0
Great location with plenty of outdoor adventures nearby. Very quiet spot.
5.0
The property is located in a very calm setting with no neighbors in sight. The amenities including the arcade, sauna and hot tub were a great addition to the beautiful view. The entry road and driveway are very steep so be careful while driving to and from the property. The kitchen was fully equipped.
5.0
Our cabin was very clean and well equipped!
5.0
Perfect family Cabin
We had such a fantastic trip. This cabin worked perfectly for our family, the kitchen and great room were a great gathering space. There were plenty of places for the kids to entertain themselves and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The area had tons of options for activities, there really is something for everyone.
4.0
There are very few houses in this neighborhood, very narrow, steep and curvy road to get to the house, could be a challenge in poor weather; it was a very secluded spot. The house was fine; enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. A few things could be better - cleaning was so-so (dirty mirror, coverlet that smelled of someone else's perfume, stainless appliances need attention), no basic starter kit (no dishwasher pods, no trash bag in kitchen, super cheap toilet paper), needs a few repairs (broken pullout in loft, broken rack for hot tub cover, pull out trash cabinet in kitchen totally stuck).
Otherwise, we fit well, loved the old school arcade game, lots of board games and books.
4.0
Satisfactory, enjoyed the hot tub
There are very few houses in this neighborhood, very narrow, steep and curvy road to get to the house, could be a challenge in poor weather; it was a very secluded spot. The house was fine; enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. A few things could be better - cleaning was so-so (dirty mirror, coverlet that smelled of someone else's perfume, stainless appliances need attention), no basic starter kit (no dishwasher pods, no trash bag in kitchen, super cheap toilet paper), needs a few repairs (broken pullout in loft, broken rack for hot tub cover, pull out trash cabinet in kitchen totally stuck).
Otherwise, we fit well, loved the old school arcade game, lots of board games and books.
5.0
Everything was great. We all loved the arcade system. I would highly recommend this property.
5.0
Family Fishing Trip
Everything was great. We all loved the arcade system. I would highly recommend this property.
2.0
The trip started out OK. Cabin was nice and location was nice. There was some trash (cans, bottles, solo cup) down near the firepit and one of the space heaters on the porch was empty.
On Tuesday, 3 days into the trip we walked up to the top of the driveway with our dog to look at the road to see if it was salted for ice and were greeted by a woman walking her pit bull without a leash. The dog saw our dog and started running towards us with the owner yelling "She doesn't like other dogs! I'm sorry." We had to quickly get our dog inside.
A couple of hours later we got a message from the property manager stating that our cabin is NOT pet friendly and they have decided that they will allow us to stay since we already checked in.
My husband called to clarify the situation as, VRBO states the property is pet friendly, the rental agreement we filled out listed our dog, signage in the cabin included rules for pets and generally speaking, being told in the middle of your vacation that you are not welcome but rather being tolerated is terrible customer service.
The property management team went on at length about this long standing issue with VRBO over the pet status of this cabin and how they were planning to pull 57 properties off of VRBO as a result. They also did not want to hear our objections to their involving us in their issue with VRBO, their lack of review of their own rental agreement or the impact this was having on our stay. Instead they just repeated that they didn't like my husband's attitude.
Aside from the property management team which may have been the owners of the pit bull, the trip would have been great. If I was the property owner I would certainly have a lot of questions about how they are managing my home and my potential rental income.
2.0
Terrible Property Management
The trip started out OK. Cabin was nice and location was nice. There was some trash (cans, bottles, solo cup) down near the firepit and one of the space heaters on the porch was empty.
On Tuesday, 3 days into the trip we walked up to the top of the driveway with our dog to look at the road to see if it was salted for ice and were greeted by a woman walking her pit bull without a leash. The dog saw our dog and started running towards us with the owner yelling "She doesn't like other dogs! I'm sorry." We had to quickly get our dog inside.
A couple of hours later we got a message from the property manager stating that our cabin is NOT pet friendly and they have decided that they will allow us to stay since we already checked in.
My husband called to clarify the situation as, VRBO states the property is pet friendly, the rental agreement we filled out listed our dog, signage in the cabin included rules for pets and generally speaking, being told in the middle of your vacation that you are not welcome but rather being tolerated is terrible customer service.
The property management team went on at length about this long standing issue with VRBO over the pet status of this cabin and how they were planning to pull 57 properties off of VRBO as a result. They also did not want to hear our objections to their involving us in their issue with VRBO, their lack of review of their own rental agreement or the impact this was having on our stay. Instead they just repeated that they didn't like my husband's attitude.
Aside from the property management team which may have been the owners of the pit bull, the trip would have been great. If I was the property owner I would certainly have a lot of questions about how they are managing my home and my potential rental income.
5.0
My stay at the cabin
Cabin was beautiful and very clean! We love the hot tub the dartboard and the sauna! The only thing I would say is in my car slid almost off the side of the mountain every time we went to go up the driveway to leave at the cabin. The leaves are very slippery and my wheels would not grab hold of the ground. I don't know if there's anything you can do about that but that could've been very dangerous! Other than that it was gorgeous and a wonderful stay we thoroughly enjoyed it thank you
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Stecoah?
The average price for a rental in Stecoah is $218 per night. This rental is $69 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Scratching Post -- Upscale Cabin, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Internet, and Dry Sauna. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Scratching Post -- Upscale Cabin, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Internet, and Dry Sauna pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Scratching Post -- Upscale Cabin, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Internet, and Dry Sauna?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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