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Appalachian Container Cabin in Otto North Carolina


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This is a Backcountry Containers shipping container cabin that you can rent out on Airbnb.

This little container cabin features a split design that would work well for someone who works from home but doesn’t live alone. What do you think? Do you like it?

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Appalachian Container Cabin Airbnb in Otto North Carolina

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Talk about epic views!

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As you can see, this container cabin features epic mountain views that you can enjoy from the rooftop and the lower level balcony, too!

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It also features a covered outdoor space. What would you use this space for it was yours?

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Let’s go inside and see what it’s like.

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Cozy couch, L-shaped kitchen, bathroom, and more…

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Can you tell it’s a shipping container?

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Bunk beds near the washer and dryer. Great way to incorporate lots of sleeping space in a small space. That’s how they do it on tour buses, right?

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Ready to go backpacking?

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Luxurious shower with rainwater shower head.

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Standard flush toilet in this little cabin.

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How many containers does it take to build a cabin?

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The rooftop deck. Wouldn’t mind find myself in a situation like this.

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This look so relaxing!

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Vast mountain views.

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A great spot to make history.

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The floor plan

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The “Appalachian Container Cabin” is a modern tiny home with an unparalleled view overlooking the Appalachian Trail, built out of shipping containers, and was recently featured on the new HGTV/DIY show “Containables”. The cabin is located at the end of private road deep within the Nantahala National Forest, but located conveniently between Franklin, North Carolina and Clayton, Georgia.

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  1. https://www.facebook.com/backcountrycontainers/posts/1155127614693691
  2. https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18827045
  3. https://www.instagram.com/backcountrycontainers/

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  • Sheila
    February 18, 2020, 9:27 pm

    This is beautiful! Classy and very clean looking. Love the layout and the deck. Best part is the land. Breath taking. Thank you Alex for what you do for us. Nothing about this that I don’t like. Love it.

  • e.a.f.
    February 19, 2020, 10:44 pm

    That is awesome! Really liked the colour of the small living room coffee table. the roof deck is great, you could sleep up there in the summer. Kitchen is just how I like them, small. the space under the house would be a good place to store out door equipment in the off seasons. could be used as a workshop, place for building canoes or extra sleeping space in the summer.

    All round a lovely spot.

  • Eric
    February 26, 2020, 3:28 am

    It also features a covered outdoor space. What would you use this space for it was yours?

    Me? Wow I’d use if for dancing in the rain out of the rain. 😁

    • lauraine foshee
      April 15, 2020, 7:19 pm

      yes this place is a breath of fresh air.absolutly beautiful this home is made well for all weather conditions,i love the simple living it represents,clean it makes live so easy .withoutthe everyday struggles.thanks for giving me the peace it brings

  • Sherry
    April 16, 2020, 12:52 pm

    Love everything but the *decor*, so much dark and dreary black and grey, why not some happy colors to brighten the place up? Who showers in a dark cave……..that shower should be bright and welcoming to step into, now it is not.

  • Heather HJ
    June 16, 2020, 2:33 pm

    Thanks for posting this one. I love what they’ve done w/the kitchen. The slab counters are awesome, & those shelves are exactly what I like, the sink too. Although I dont see a hood vent over that cook top. They’re going to wish they had one. I really like those floors too. I wonder what the material is? I also 💙 the turquoise decor, very pretty. Whoever designed it can come help me design mine.

    • Natalie C. McKee
      June 17, 2020, 6:42 am

      Yes the turquoise is great!

  • jbsilver
    June 25, 2020, 7:13 pm

    The view is to die for. This house is in the perfect place. One question any idea how much weight the roof can hold.

  • vivian
    July 23, 2020, 3:54 am

    I really like the layout, especially with the outside living area. I could spend every morning out there with a cup of coffee to watch the wildlife wake up. One question: It looks like this is set atop two other containers…are they using the space or is it all an illusion, lol? The floor plan only shows the one level…

    • Natalie C. McKee
      July 23, 2020, 1:25 pm

      You know, I’m not sure. Maybe they’re for more storage? Or were just a cheaper way to build into the side of the hill than other supports?

      • Chaz
        October 20, 2020, 12:35 pm

        You’re right! I stayed there this summer. The two containers on the bottom are a little bit smaller than the one on top and they are used for support/storage.

        • Natalie C. McKee
          October 21, 2020, 2:02 pm

          Thanks Chaz!

  • Camille
    August 2, 2020, 2:47 pm

    This is the very best concept for a tiny home I have seen yet. Hopefully I will get to build one soon.

    • Natalie C. McKee
      August 3, 2020, 12:09 pm

      Hope so!

  • Donna Rae
    April 2, 2021, 3:16 pm

    Very nicely done! And views to die for! So green…which means plenty of rain. That’s where the space underneath comes into play. A great place to escape the rain without spending time in the smaller upstairs living area. Oh, that living area is nice but a little elbow room is nice, too. First of all, I would put windows across that back wall so it could have a good view, too. Then I’d install an entire wall of folding glass doors so you could open it up to the outdoors if you wanted or close it when it is stormy or cold. What a great work area for doing artwork or woodworking. Maybe pool or ping pong tables and lots of seating for hanging out? As it is, it is not as usable as it could be. All in all, a nice place where you could really lose yourself in nature! Some good inspiration presented here!

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