The Bumbleshack Creekside Tiny House in an Old Forest of Tuckasegee, NC

Now you can book a stay in the Bumbleshack tiny house, a pioneer of the modern tiny house movement!

Parked in her retirement spot perched above a cascading mountain creek with big boulders on 8 1/2 private, heavily forested acres, this is nature immersion at its best.

Tube the Tuckasegee River, paddle pristine Lake Glenville and visit the small town charms of nearby Cashiers and Sylva. Plus your stay supports our nonprofit orchard supplying local food banks!

The Bumbleshack Tiny House in Tuckasegee, NC, is a handcrafted tiny house built in 2013 that sits just above a cascading creek that provides soothing, natural white noise year round. Lakes surround us—Lake Glenville is the closest—and we keep kayaks and paddles ready for guest use. On warmer days, grab our river tubes and float the gentle Tuckasegee River and get out at East LaPorte Park to have a picnic. In the evenings, eat under the trees at your outdoor dining table for two and let the creek do the talking. With 11 windows in a tiny space, this is nature immersion at its best.

Inside, the space is thoughtfully outfitted for easy comfort: a double (full) bed in the cozy loft, plus a sofa that opens into another double (full) bed, heat/AC, and a compact kitchenette with both Keurig and drip coffee options using local beans.

Your stay helps us grow a nonprofit orchard that supplies local food banks—thank you for being part of it!

The space:

Sleep: loft double (full) + double (full) pull-out sofa

Kitchenette: small fridge, cooktop, basic cookware, dishes, Keurig & drip pot with local coffee

Comfort: heating/air conditioning, Wi-Fi

Outdoors: covered patio with dining area for two, small propane grill, chairs, string lights, outdoor shower

Extras: small fire pit (wood nearby), guide to our favorite lake put-ins & river floats

Pet-friendly: well-behaved pups welcome!

Guest access:

We live in the main house on the property, but you’ll have the tiny house, patio, the creekside trail and the entire back portion of the property all to yourselves. Kayaks (with paddles & life jackets) and river tubes are available for guest use at no charge and for use at your own risk. Parking is right next to the tiny house. The creek is reached via a short path, and there is a creekside sitting area; it can be slippery so use care. Adventure seekers only!

Where you’ll be:

Tuckasegee, North Carolina: a peaceful mountain valley wrapped in forests, lakes, and the Tuckasegee River—perfect for paddling, fishing, swimming, and leaf-peeping. Lake Glenville—the closest lake—offers scenic coves, waterfalls and calm water.

Sylva (nearby): a classic Appalachian small town with a walkable Main Street, indie shops and bookstores, coffee spots, local breweries, and laid-back eateries. It’s your easy stop for groceries, farm-to-table bites, live music and weekend buzz.

Cashiers and Highlands are right up NC-107 about 30 minutes away, and the fun of Asheville is just one hour away.