Secluded Woodland Cabin for an Authentic Off-Grid Nature Escape in Fruithurst, Alabama

The ten acres is mostly forested and all of the surrounding properties are forested. The back side of the property is bordered by a year round creek. There are two open meadows, one of which is a Pawpaw orchard. There are trails and a covered pavilion down by the creek. In season there are blueberries, blackberries, and muscadines. Because the property is so remote and also because the surrounding properties adhere to the International Dark Sky Standards you can see the stars on clear nights.

The cabin has two private sleeping areas that can accommodate four comfortably. It is cozy and comfortable for one but there's enough sleeping/camping space for a party of ten. There is a fully functional kitchen/dining area and a comfortable main space. In front of the cabin there is a covered porch and out back is a deck reaching out into the forest. (Click the images below to see floor plans.)

The cabin is completely off grid. Electricity is provided by solar power. There is only enough power for lights in the evening and to keep devices charged up. Rainwater is collected in a cistern which is mostly used for flushing the toilet. Instructions are provided for sanitizing cistern water for other uses. We will provide drinking water but also recommend that you bring a supply of potable water. In the kitchen the stove utilizes a 9-volt battery for ignition. There is a refrigerator/freezer, a grill on the front porch, and a vented space heater in the cabin. All use propane from an off-grid tank. In the colder months heat is provided by a wood burning stove and the space heater. Note that there is no Air Conditioning, however the cabin is well shaded and naturally cooler from the nearby forest. Battery powered fans are available to keep the air circulating. Also there is a campfire area close to the cabin. The Piggly Wiggly grocery store is just 8.5 miles away in downtown Heflin if you find the need for additional provisions.

Cel service is good. So using your phone for Internet connectivity works well. There is more or less unlimited parking space. And there is an RV parking pad that can handle any size rig, however there are no RV utilities set up at this time.

The property makes a great base camp for exploring the Pinhoti Trail. There are several access points in the vicinity including Coleman Lake, Pine Glen campground, and downtown Heflin.