Sugar Cabin Rental

10/02/2026

So much to do in October 🍂🍁

10/02/2026

If you are looking for a sweet treat or a good bread this bakery offers some delicious baked goods.

Strange phone calls are coming in! And now we know why!

“Are y’all closing?”
“Did you move?”
“Are you opening on Main Street?”

Wait… WHAT? 😳

Then we figured it out! Our neighbor moved, and the sign in their window has some folks thinking the bakery is moving, too.

Our neighbor moved. We didn’t!

Farm to Cake Bakery is still right here in Historic Hazelwood, baking bread, rolling dough, and filling the cases with good things to eat. 💛

Those two empty storefronts? Keep walking past them! We’re at the end of the sidewalk, by the railroad tracks—in the same spot you know and love.

Help us clear up the mystery: share this post and let folks know we’re still here, still open, and still baking!

09/14/2026

A great event to go!

On October 17th in North Carolina’s Smoky Mountains, the Apple Harvest Festival takes place in the mountain town of Waynesville, bringing a full day of fall fun to historic Main Street. The 38th annual festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is free to attend. You can enjoy mountain-grown apples, fresh c***r, apple fritters, pies, tarts, caramel apples, turnovers, and other seasonal treats, along with old-fashioned c***r pressing and hand-cranked ice cream. More than 180 vendors will line downtown with pottery, jewelry, artwork, textiles, yard décor, gifts, and other handmade goods. Festival rules require arts and crafts sold by vendors to be handmade or handcrafted by the seller, with mass-produced items not allowed. Live bluegrass, clogging, heritage dancing, and other regional performances add plenty of mountain flavor throughout the day. The event is traditionally held on the third Saturday in October, and downtown shops and restaurants stay right in the middle of the action. With colorful mountain scenery surrounding Waynesville, it makes for an easy fall day trip.

04/17/2026

Have you been in Main St, Waynesville? This charming and eclectic downtown has been name #2 Best Main Street in America

Big News! Waynesville has been named #2 Best Main Street in America by USA Today Readers.

This national honor places Waynesville among the most beloved downtowns in the country, celebrating its vibrant blend of locally owned shops, renowned restaurants, thriving arts scene, and breathtaking mountain backdrop in the heart of Western North Carolina.

Thank you to everyone who voted to put Waynesville on the map for others to enjoy, and thank you to the businesses that have made Waynesville among the best in America.

04/13/2026

A hike worth making can’t wait to experience those view!

One of North Carolina’s most incredible views comes from the Wayah Bald fire tower, where a stone lookout sits high above the mountains in the Nantahala National Forest. Built in 1937, this tower still stands strong today and is open for visitors to walk right inside. You can climb up and step out onto the deck at the top, where the views open up in every direction. From here, you can see the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Great Smoky Mountains, and the long ridges that follow the Appalachian Trail. On a clear day, you can see for miles, with layer after layer of mountains stretching out into the distance. Deep valleys cut through the land below, and the wide ridge of Wayah Bald runs out around you. It only takes a short and easy walk from the parking area to reach the tower, making this one of the simplest ways to take in such a big, wide mountain view any time of year.

03/27/2026

This mountain biking location is only 24 minutes away from the cabin.

03/25/2026

Beautiful pathway along the Oconaluftee river.

For one of the Smoky Mountains' most stunning riverside walks complete with potential elk sightings, head to the Oconaluftee River Trail in the small mountain town of Cherokee, North Carolina. This easy 1.5-mile path starts at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center and follows right along the river as it makes its way into town. It’s common to see elk grazing in the fields near the visitor center or standing in the shallow water beside the trail. In warmer months, wildflowers bloom along the edges, and thick rhododendron and mountain laurel grow along the banks. The clear river flows beside you the whole time, and you can often spot trout moving through the water. Right near the start, the Mountain Farm Museum has old log cabins that show how families lived here back in the 1800s. The walk is flat, shaded, and full of peaceful mountain views from beginning to end.

03/21/2026

Discover another hidden gem just a short drive from the cabin.

In the little North Carolina mountain town of Cherokee...you’ll find one of the most unexpected spots in the Smokies, known as the “Bamboo Forest of the Great Smoky Mountains.” It sits inside Oconaluftee Island Park, tucked away but easy to reach. A narrow dirt path winds through a thick patch of bamboo on a small island in the Oconaluftee River, and you get there by crossing a couple short footbridges. The bamboo grows tall, some of it close to 40 feet high, and it lines both sides of the trail so tightly that it feels like you’re walking through a tunnel. The shade keeps it cool even on warm days, and it feels completely different from the rest of the mountains around you. It almost feels like you stepped into another country. No one really knows how the bamboo got here, which adds to the mystery. Along the edges, the river runs clear and shallow, making it a perfect place to step in, relax, and take in the quiet setting.

02/02/2026

🐿️ Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow…
❄️ Six more weeks of winter it is!

01/09/2026

✨ Superhost 4 Quarters in a Row! ✨
So excited to share that Sugar Cabin has officially earned Airbnb Superhost status for 4 consecutive quarters!
A huge THANK YOU to every guest who has stayed, reviewed, shared photos, and loved our little WNC getaway as much as we do.
Here’s to more mountain sunsets, cozy mornings, and memorable adventures! 🍂🏡
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