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Log Cabin Rental, to propose!! Want forests, river/lake, mountains in VA, WV, NC

• Well Hello Google Answers, I'm proposing to my soulmate this Thanksgiving week. I'd like for whoever answers this question to be sincere and put their heart into searching for a wonderful place! Thank you so much in advance. Down to business! Looking to rent an authentic log cabin. It doesn't have to be big and fancy, it's just two of us and neither one of us are materialistic. I would like to have a fireplace and have access to chop my own firewood. I'd prefer if the log cabin be as isolated as possible - no other cabins in sight would be ideal. I'd like it to be close to mountains to hike on and a river to wade. Lots of trees and forest necessary! Bike trails would be a plus. Driving distance to a cute downtown historic little town with mom and pop stores also a plus. Horseback riding or other things like not necessary, but a plus. Please use your imagination! If you can think of other things, I've very open. Feel free to ask questions or whatnot. Privacy, scenery, and authenticity! Details... - Looking to stay for 2 or 3 nights - Starting on either Nov. 20th or 21st - Daily cabin rental up to $225 (not incl. tax etc.) - Must have availability! So you may need to call or check otherwise - Must be within 4 hours of VA zip 24060 (mapquest if you need) Now I have googled "log cabin rental VA" and seen the results. Unfortunately I am very busy with work so I don't have time. But I'm looking for a really gorgeous place, not just a list of a bunch of place. I'd like you to put your heart into this search and narrow it down to 2 or 3 for me. Thanks so very much!

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  Hello jgornter, Congratulations on your impending engagement! I have found several log cabins that meet your needs. I am posting ONLY the ones for which I have verified the availability. I will post the rest after calling in the daytime, on Saturday. ============================================================================== My first choice would be in North Carolina, about 3 and ½ hours away from your zip code, in Banner Elk, NC. Treehouse: ?Beautiful mountain cabins for rent. Cabins are nestled in front of a 100 foot water fall which cascades down the mountain and past the cabins. Private pond on property for an evening campfire or cookout. Very secluded and private, yet only minutes from Boone, Valla Cruis, and Blowing rock.? · Nightly Rates: $120.00 - $175.00 with a 2 night min. · Weekly Rates: $600.00 - $1000.00 (Plus taxes). · $50.00 Cleaning Fee Click on ?Treehouse? on the left hand side of the page or more pictures and information.. Clicking in the body of the site did not work! If you click on ?Treehouse Availability?, you will see this cabin is available for your desired dates. http://www.cabinsofsugargrove.com/ Amenities · 2-3 Bedrooms · 2 Baths · Sleeps 6 · Fireplace · Phone · Air Conditioning · Stereo · Satellite TV · VCR · Jacuzzi · Microwave · Dishwasher · Full Kitchen · Washer · Dryer · No Pets Allowed · No Smoking · Linens Provided · Utensils Provided · Gas Grill · Down comforters · Cotton Linens · Professional decorated · Spring fed pond · 100 foot waterfall behind cabins http://www.cabins.com/usa/nc/nc_bannerelk_001/nc_bannerelk_sugrgrove_001.html 3 ½ hours away from your zipcode http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&un=m&2ex=1&2tabval=address&1n=MONTGOMERY+COUNTY&cl=EN&ct=NA&1v=ZIP&2n=St.+Clair&1tabval=address&2v=CITY&bs.x=0&bs.y=0&bs=bs&1y=US&1a=&1c=BLACKSBURG&1s=VA&1z=24060&2y=US&2a=&2c=Banner+Elk&2s=nc&2z=&idx=0&id=41392121-0010a-0491c-400c2528&aid=41392121-0010b-0491c-400c2528 ============================================================================== The Cabin on the River, Lexington, VA $175.00 per night single/double occupancy $25.00 per night each additional adult Children and pets stay for free! ?For your convenience, you?ll be provided most everything you need: including a refrigerator, stove, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dishes, pots & pans, paper & linens, iron & board, hair dryer, TV, VCR, DVD, ETC., and we even have a couple of extra toothbrushes.? Amenities: ·2+ Bedrooms ·1 Baths ·Sleeps 6-10 ·Fireplace ·Air Conditioning ·Stereo ·Satellite TV ·VCR ·Microwave ·Full Kitchen ·No Smoking ·Linens Provided ·Utensils Provided ·Gas Grill ·Sleep-sofa ·Sleeping loft ·Separate screened room - Frances' Folly http://www.cabins.com/usa/va/va_lexington_005/va_lexington_barefarm_005.html Pictures http://www.barefarmcabin.com/pictures.html *****Available for your dates NOW, but filling fast! Call 540-463-6760 http://www.barefarmcabin.com/rates.html Nice shopping http://www.lexingtonvirginia.com/shopping.htm Less than 2 hours away: http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp?go=1&do=nw&un=m&2ex=1&2tabval=address&1n=MONTGOMERY+COUNTY&cl=EN&ct=NA&1v=ZIP&2n=Yancey&1tabval=address&2v=CITY&bs.x=0&bs.y=0&bs=bs&1y=US&1a=&1c=BLACKSBURG&1s=VA&1z=24060&2y=US&2a=&2c=Lexington&2s=VA&2z=&idx=0&id=41392121-0010a-0491c-400c2528&aid=41392121-0010b-0491c-400c2528 ============================================================================== This one was not in my TOP 3, but a runner up. It was actually the first one I found, and early enough so I caught them on the phone. It is a lot nicer on the inside than the outside, with what looks almost like a heart shaped tub! Lion?s Den Luray, Virginia Contact: Sven or Frances Jorgensen 244 Forest Rd. Luray, VA 22835 Toll Free: 1-877-833-6515 1-540-743-6605 E-Mail: [email protected] I spoke to Sven who assured me the Lion?s Den Cabin is available on Nov. 21 through Nov. 24th. (It may be available longer) Rates are $160 per night ?Cabin Description: Experience mountain living in our original log cabin. Log and mortar construction throughout with some inside walls of log and mortar. The remaining walls are richly paneled and all floors are of wide-plank oak with area carpets. The living/dining room has a cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and wood laths. There is a soapstone fireplace in the living room. The large master bedroom has a private two person Jacuzzi and there is one additional bedroom and a full bath with tub/shower enclosure. The Kitchen is fully equipped and has a slate tile floor. The cabin has central gas heat and a raised deck with a charcoal grill/smoker and picnic table. The deck is surrounded by forest. A quiet, lovely getaway that is open year round with each season offering its own activity opportunities. The best thing you will find, however, is the peace and quiet of the mountains. A special place to renew your spirit and pamper or exercise your body, choosing from a wide selection of activities. Canoeing, tubing, kayaking, fishing, hiking trails, swimming, bird watching, horseback riding, sightseeing, antiquing, caverns and vineyards it's all conveniently nearby.? http://www.mountain-lodging.com/lion's.htm More pictures here: http://www.mountain-lodging.com/lion's_den_pictures.htm I have 3-4 more to verify. I will post as soon as I contact each one. Sincerely, crabcakes