Escape, Relax, Enjoy! Our spacious cabin is the perfect getaway for families and couples alike. Pack your bags, grab your groceries and enjoy the peace and quiet of cabin living. Explore the many hiking trails, waterfalls, and state parks close by, or enjoy sipping a cup of coffee on your back porch listening to the sound of Betty’s Creek.

We are located in Otto, North Carolina at a dead-end road just miles from Dillard, Georgia, off Hwy 441. Our cabin is close to the beautiful 24,500- acre Nantahala Wilderness Area, and thanks to the Wilderness Act of 1984, it will remain intact as it was intended. It can never be logged for timber or developed. We hope you will take the time to hike into this vast, beautiful area.

Chinkapin Gap is a cozy 1-bedroom, 1-bath Canadian Hemlock hand hewed cabin downstairs with an open sleeping loft that includes 1 queen bed, 2 twin beds and a 1/2 bath. The loft is accessible by spiral staircase. There is a covered front porch with rocking chairs and a swing to enjoy, as well as a covered back porch overlooking the creek. It has a fully stocked kitchen with everything you need. You can also go to Andy’s Trout Farm just up the road and catch your own dinner!

Have a large group, but prefer your own space? No problem! We have 3 additional cabins available to rent at the Retreat on Betty’s Creek. It's the perfect location for a multi-family or friends gathering. All cabins are located along Betty's Creek and within walking distance of each other. Please check out their listings on VRBO. The additional cabins are Sassafras Rock (1BR/1Bath Downstairs, Open Sleeping Loft)[VRBO ID: 5134764], Walnut Falls (1BR/1Bath Downstairs, Open Sleeping Loft) [VRBO ID: 5149013], and Cherry Bluff (1BR/1Bath Downstairs, Open Sleeping Loft with 1/2 Bath) [VRBO ID: 5149079]. We also have a pavilion with a kitchen available to rent for large gatherings. Please contact us for information and availability.

Whether you want to curl up with a book and enjoy quiet mornings, or seek adventure outdoors, Chinkapin Gap will give you the best of both worlds! Make your getaway one for the books with a stay at our place.

-The Property-

NO PETS ALLOWED

Master Bedroom: 1 queen bed I Open Loft: 2 twin beds. Loft is accessed by a spiral staircase.

WiFi Available (Starlink): The cabin is in a remote area and at the mercy of weather.

Smart TV: Bring your login information when you visit.

Mini-Split Heat/Air Unit

Keyless Door Entry: Provided on day of check in.

Charcoal Grill: Bring your own charcoal.

Wood-burning Stone Fireplace (available October – December): Starter supply of firewood provided.

Keurig Coffee Maker with starter supply of coffee.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Starter Supply of paper towels, toilet paper, hand/dish soap. All linens, towels, etc. are supplied.

-Location-

OUTDOOR RECREATION: Tallulah Gorge State Park (24.7 miles), Chattooga River (25.8 miles), Black Rock Mountain State Park (11.9 miles), Rabun Bald (13.7 miles), Sky Valley Overlook (9.0 miles)

FISHING: Andy's Trout Farm (0.5 miles), Tallulah River (17.6 miles), Coleman River (17.8 miles), Charlie’s Creek (20.0 miles)

LAKES: Lake Rabun (23.1 miles), Lake Seed (26.4 miles), Lake Burton (28.8 miles)

WINERIES: 12 Spies Vineyards (7.7 miles), Tiger Mountain Vineyards (14.5 miles), Stonewall Creek Vineyards (19.6 miles)

RESTAURANTS: The Dillard House (5.6 miles), The Cupboard Café (5.9 miles), Universal Joint (11.7 miles), La Cabana (12.4 miles)

AIRPORTS: Ashville Regional Airport (89.0 miles), Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (101 miles), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (127.2 miles)