A Cabin Stay: Postcard Cabins by Marriott Bonvoy
I’ve been wanting to vacation at Postcard Cabins since I originally saw the ad on Instagram a couple years ago. I loved how the cabins looked and how it seemed like the perfect opportunity to be off the grid. For my 27th birthday, I finally booked a stay, and I cannot begin to tell you how much I loved it. It’s the perfect glamping experience where you get to spend time in nature doing activities like cooking outdoors or hiking, but you also get the comfort of returning to a home with running water, shower, kitchen and beds.
Arrival
Before going we checked this packing list to make sure we grabbed everything we thought we might need. We arrived on a Monday and left on a Wednesday, so our stay was a total of three days. The cabin’s maximum occupancy is four people, so I took the top bunk while my brother and his girlfriend took the bottom bunk. We also paid a little extra to take my dog with us, which is nice if you have a small dog or one that loves to be outdoors. My dog did not enjoy the experience as much as we did because he’s older and has anxiety; he did, however, really enjoy the treats that were provided for him.
The trip was not expensive at all, especially having split the cost between three people. We ended up choosing the Asheboro, North Carolina outpost, a three hour drive from us, because it was the closest to us with availability for the days we wanted to go. The experience is completely contactless, as you check-in using a keypad on the door. I received the exact address a week before our arrival and we were able to check in right at 3:00pm on the day of.
Inside
There isn’t a whole lot of room inside the cabin, especially with three adults moving around, which was completely fine for me, but if you’re someone who is claustrophobic I would recommend going alone or with maybe only one other person. We booked a cabin with two beds, which take up a good amount of room, there’s a dining table, a bathroom, a counter with a sink, AC unit and refrigerator. I was so impressed by what was provided inside, because as I’m recounting my experience with you, nothing comes to mind that I felt we lacked. From cookware and kitchenware to a refrigerator and bluetooth radio, we were able to work with everything that was already inside the cabin.
I was in love with the view from the window and waking up in fresh white linens to a flood of natural light. That is absolutely one of my small joys in life and something I look forward to about traveling.
Outside
Outside is where you’ll find the picnic table and four chairs surrounding the fire pit. I fell in love with how scenic and beautiful the area is, but maybe I only feel this way because I am 100% a country girl at heart. I would periodically go outside to look around and take pictures, but I would also go just to sit and listen to the sounds of nature that we don’t often get a chance to hear or appreciate in our daily lives. In terms of space, other cabins in the neighborhood are in view but they are not close enough to bother. Everyone was extremely quiet and respectful of the overall space, which was a refreshing experience post-covid.
What To Do
We are very much homebodies so this was perfect for us- doing what we normally do at home but in a different setting. We spent time reading inside and outside, we napped, and we played board games (Monopoly, Uno, Black Card Revoked, and Culture Tags). That took up a good amount of our time each night after we ate dinner until it was time for bed.
We really wanted to go for a walk on one of the hiking trails, but unfortunately it rained on and off most of our second day so we spent most of our time inside. The intimacy of the entire experience is so nice, especially if you go with people you actually like, that being stuck inside actually doesn’t matter much. It’s just nice to be somewhere that’s made for you to relax and recharge.
Food
We packed enough food so that we wouldn’t have to leave the cabin at all, and there was just enough space in the refrigerator for what we took. We tried to keep it simple, so we went with fruit, yogurt and eggs for breakfast and skipped lunch everyday until dinner when we were ready to grill on the fire pit outside. We are definitely cookers in my family, and we like to use lots of seasonings and herbs, but I was actually completely comfortable just using the salt, pepper, and olive oil provided. I also was excited about the complimentary s’mores kit that was left for us since I had never roasted anything on an open fire or made s’mores before.
Aside from the things we cooked on the fire and our breakfast foods, we took other small things to snack on throughout the day like Oreos and Skinny Pop. What didn’t fit into the refrigerator, we were able to leave on the counter or in the cabinet.
Provisions
We did not opt for a provisions package, but there is the option to have them leave certain food items in the cabin for a fee. There was a provisions charge for some of things you use in and outside of the cabin, and I was okay with that because none of these items such as teabags, log bundles, or fire starters cost more than ten dollars. What I would point out most is that Postcard Cabins does a wonderful job of thinking ahead for you and making the trip convenient and inexpensive.
Checking Out
Saying goodbye was so hard! I definitely could have stayed another week, but it’s something I’ll always keep in mind when I just need to get away. We cleaned up as best we could and then just hit the lock on the keypad to exit and end our stay. Until next time, Postcard Cabins!
