A Little History of the Cabin

Growing up I always said that someday I would love to own a cabin. Back in the early 1990’s I purchased the 90-acre tract of land where the cabin now sits. At the time it was cutover timberland that I reseeded in pines. There was an old house site on the property with two chimneys standing. I was looking around one day and thought, “This is where I want to build a cabin.”

I own a bulldozer so I started to clear a cabin site. I spoke with a man from Red Oak, VA (lower southern Charlotte County) who said he had a tobacco barn with hewed pine logs for sale. I purchased the barn, took it down, brought it to my property, and started the work in early 2000. After working off and on for about one year it had a roof on and had dried in.

My wife Gwen and I were married in 2001 and after doing some work on our home on the farm where we live today, I went back to the cabin to finish what I had started two years before. It was a lot of hard work, especially cleaning and treating the logs.

The rocks used have a lot of family history; some of them came from the home of my great grandfather on my dad’s side of family and some of them came from the home of my great grandmother on my mom’s side of the family.

The cabin has been something special for Gwen and I. We love to entertain friends there and we also enjoy renting it out and meeting so many wonderful people.

We hope to see you at the cabin some day!

- Haywood & Gwen Hamlet


Testimonials

"What a gem! We were here for the “Ride in the Heartland” and this is a far cry from a local motel. We’ll definitely come back next year if not before to enjoy this quaint, charming little jewel."

-Chesterfield, VA


"Your cabin is beautiful! It was exactly what we needed… peace & quiet."

-Quarryville, PA


"This is such a beautiful town with such friendly people. We had a wonderful and relaxing time. We hope to be back very soon. Thanks again. :)"

-Lancaster, PA


"Can’t think of anywhere we would rather go to get away from the grind. Hope to see you again real soon."

-Archdale, NC


"This has been one of my best trips in my life! I loved all of the local history and the cabin is heaven on earth. It’s perfect!! God bless you both always."

-Salem, VA


"What a great place to escape, chill, and talk. Six girls, one cabin, late night: “What is said at the cabin, stays at the cabin!” Perfect girls’ night out! Thanks!"

-Farmville, VA


Quick Facts



Our Location

The cabin sits at the end of a long gravel road about three miles from the town of Phenix, VA. It is conveniently located within less than an hour's drive from the following towns and cities:



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