This is an Authentic Appalachian Log Cabin You Must See!

Historical Significance of Annie's Cabin

You'll want to take a look inside Annie's Cabin, an authentic Appalachian log cabin that has been traced back to circa 1798. The cabin served as the family home to the Carr family, descendants of Thomas Jefferson, for over 150 years. The last member of the family to live at the cabin was Annie Carr who left the mountain in the 1970s. Annie sold the cabin and some property to Jack Thomas, a Norfolk, Virginia school principal. In the early 1990s, Barbara Otto, who did additional renovations and modernization, began operating the cabin as a guest house. This is an authentic Appalachian log cabin. Despite modernization, it remains much as it did when it was built in the 1790s.

Cabin Interior and Amenities

The cabin is built of native timbers and consists of one room downstairs and one room upstairs. The downstairs room is a living area with a sofa and chairs, a gas furnace (which is the only source of heat), and a TV with a DVD player for watching movies if you desire to bring any (no satellite). You'll want to note that there is no cable or satellite hook up and the TV can be used only for viewing DVDs. The cabin has a kitchenette along one wall and a farm table and four chairs for dining. The kitchenette contains a very small refrigerator and a microwave oven, a four-burner stove with a small oven, and a sink with hot and cold running water (basic pots, pans, and tableware are provided).

Modern Conveniences and Sleeping Arrangements

In the 1800s, there was no indoor plumbing, and outhouses were used. The 1990s renovation included the addition of a simple toilet and shower room in the corner of the first floor (the only sink is the one in the kitchenette). Guest towels are provided. Upstairs, there are two double size beds and one single bed. There is also a comfortable, cushioned rocking chair with a side table and lamp for reading. Linens, blankets, and pillows are provided. The roof of the cabin is made of exposed wood beams that are covered with tin. If you have never slept to the sound of rain hitting a tin roof you are in for a treat.

Outdoor Spaces and Scenic Views

There is a portable air conditioning unit and a ceiling fan to keep the air circulating and to help cool down the upstairs, as it can still get pretty warm on a hot sunny afternoon. There is a long, narrow back porch and a wider front porch with two rocking chairs and two seats. The front porch offers a wonderful view of the mountains, and you can listen to the sound of the Tye River rushing over the rocks below. Near the front porch, there is a stone fireplace for building campfires (chopped firewood is available for sale at the woodshed). There is also a picnic table in the front yard for dining alfresco when weather permits. Finally, there is a Weber Smokey Joe grill and grilling utensils for barbecuing. The yard of the cabin is beautifully landscaped and contains numerous flowering plants and fruit trees and is nicely maintained.