Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace

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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7114 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Cullowhee, NC

Tuckasegee River
1 min walk
Western Carolina University
10 min drive
A & L Country Kitchen
7 min drive
Cafe 107 North
7 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Along the River Cottage

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In the town of Cullowhee, at an elevation of 2400 feet, this riverfront cottage has 180 feet of river frontage. Free from the bustle of hurried living, relax among the tall trees that surround the home. Take in a morning cup of coffee while rocking on the porch that overlooks the river. Listen to the birds sing and relax in the cool mountain air. A stone fire pit is located behind the cottage. Kick back in front of the fireplace or take a soak in the hot tub on the back deck.

What’s nearby:
Come visit this Smoky Mountain home where you have access to hiking, fishing, golfing, whitewater rafting, tubing, skiing, shopping, dining & gambling. The home is located between Sylva and Cashiers, 15 minutes to Dillsboro and the Smoky Mountain Railroad. Enjoy trout fishing, swimming or tubing from your backyard on the Tuckasegee River.

Things to know:
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Free WiFi
1 dog maximum
Fireplace only available from October through March
Maximum parking spaces: 2
Limited cell service and GPS

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Tuckasegee River. A spa tub is available. The cottage offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Steps from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest

This cottage offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cullowhee cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Free toiletries

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Gravel flooring in public areas
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

On the river
On the waterfront
In the mountains
In a rural location
Near a hospital

Things to do

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Ecotours nearby
Hiking nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Swimming nearby
Fishing nearby
Rafting nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 1226 sq ft (114 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace Reviews

8.2

Very good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6/10 Okay

Stevi L.

1 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok but won’t go again

Had a good time just getting away with the family for a few days in the middle of nowhere. Liked the atmosphere and location to the river but description did not include the highway being right there. The hot tub would not heat and after 2 days and 5 phone conversations with property management we were told no one would be coming to fix it. When booking places to stay, amenities are on the list of reasons I pick a place. Things happen but, clear communication from the beginning would have made expectations more reasonable. I will not book a property with this management company again. Also, the neighbors, who are not extremely close, are quick to make a noise complaint. We made a fire one night down by the river in the fire pit on the property with our kids. We were back up in the cabin by 8:15 and in bed by 10, woke the next morning to a notice of a noise complaint. I understand being respectful of neighbors and I feel we definitely were. The neighbors don’t seem to like having a rental property there and complain very easily. Nice area and we will be back but not to this specific house

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene

Quiet out of the way neighborhood. Comfy cabin, big dec/porch plus a porch overlooking the river. Just beautiful!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Milota S.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

We really enjoyed the river access and hot tub. The size of the cottage was very comfortable for our family. The road noise was loud at times but unavoidable due to the location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Angela C.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

June W.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tim R.

9 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great out of the way riverfront cabin

We really enjoyed our stay. Be sure to bring what you need, because the closest store is in Silva. The information about GPS not being correct was not true. The grill needs new burners, but cooked brats just fine. There are loose deck boards and the steps to the hot tub need repairs. The hot tub was awesome! The place was very clean! Bring ice, too! The Wi-Fi information sent to use was not correct. The correct information was found in the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

17 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

The house was great. A great location. Easy access to the property. The area was very quiet and very peaceful. I would most definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan I.

3 Apr 2024

Riverfront cabin with hot tub

Rough trip for our family. Hoping your family has a better stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

28 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend getaway

Enjoyed the house. Zero cell service but WiFi was good, cute house. Unfortunately, did not have time to use the hot tub, but we did check it out and it was clean and warm. My only issue was the well water. It is stinky, but common for that area. Just take bottled water.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jesse P.

23 Nov 2023

Nice private spot on the river

Loved the private river access, gas fireplace, and close proximity to Cullowhee where we toured Western Carolina University.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joyce K.

6 Nov 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very loud traffic construction starting at 7 am

Very noisy road construction and just traffic noise. Outdoor area dirty and broken furniture. Hot tub did not work. Steps leading to outdoor fire pit very dangerous Inside is beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

eason a. s.

25 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Staffords

Had a wonderful stay hoping to return soon. Need to replace some light bulbs and keep some on hand.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Tim O.

25 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not well maintained

On arrival, the bush at the main porch entrance that you have to go though is overgrown. I had to dodge around it to get up the stairs. Property management sent an email or text (I can’t remember) with Wi-Fi instructions and they weren’t right. There was a different router and password for this property on a piece of paper tucked away on the kitchen counter. Hot tub had dirt in it. It clearly hadn’t been cleaned. The water was yellow and smelled bad. All the closest are full of stuff so you can’t really use them if you want. The drawers in the bedrooms have trash in them. There’s trash under the refrigerator, under the night stands etc. The night stands had a coat of dust on them. The property sent an auto generated message asking about cleanliness and when I responded to it, it came back as undeliverable. The house is either on well water or had a really bad hard water problem and it shows everywhere with real bed yellow staining. The property location is nice. The dock/porch on the river are nice to sit on, just know there is a road just on the other side of the river that is heavily trafficked. I can confidently say I wouldn’t recommend this property and I won’t be returning to it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

6 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Best mountain vacation ever

This place is gorgeous, the location is amazing, the hot tub was empty, the property manager filled it up the next day, we loved it and look forward to coming back next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa K.

18 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, But That Water!

While the photos online made the cabin and furnishings appear newer, the cabin was cozy, well-stocked, comfortable and well-furnished. Our only serious complaint, and the reason we would not return, is the water. The water had such a high iron content that I could not even stand to brush my teeth with it. After washing my hands or showering, I smelled like rusty metal the rest of the day. If there was something that could be done to improve the water quality, the cabin would be a sweet retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

17 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

River's edge cottage

Wonderful cottage in a quaint valley. Quiet neighborhood except for the traffic on the two lane road on the opposite side of the river. The house was equipped with everything you would need for a week or weekend stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Emily W.

7 Oct 2022

House on the River

Listing is not accurate- HOT TUB. - did not work, fireplace did not work, fire-pit by the river was great but no where to sit - we could have brought chairs if we would have known. Water - reviews say a bit of mineral in water - very incorrect- very high mineral content lime I didn’t want to bathe or brush my teeth or make coffee we went back into town to buy bottled water for all these. It was dusty/cobwebs- old blankets just thrown into closets. Just kinda weird- oh and the neighbor came over while we are sitting down for dinner to tell is to move one of our cars because the UPS man comes flying down the road - mind you it’s Saturday night. Not a horrible experience but sounded much nicer on the listing.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Troy W.

8 May 2022

Not bad, could be better.

The Good: Overall the property was in good condition, rustic of course, but exactly what you would expect in a nice comfortable, up in a hollow mountain location. All surrounding properties were well maintained and you always felt safe. Everything was in working order and the rental was well stocked. A nice place to stay overall. The Bad: There is a rodent problem. Droppings were in the kitchen utensil drawers and in the lower kitchen cabinets. Droppings were also found in the forward bedroom on the comforter. Not something you ever want to see but an older home, down in a hollow, not lived in full time... it can happen. Not a show stopper but preventable and easily taken care of. Other things that needed attention was the overflowing gutter on the back of the house, a board on the deck that curled up when dry causing a tripping problem. It also laid flat when wet exposing a screw that revealed another safety concern. The kitchen faucet sprayer doesn't work. Easy, low cost fixes that will help improve the next renter experience. Hope this helps.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

21 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit!

Visited son and daughter at WCU. Great location and house was nice. Only issue was neighbor across the street. He was out in the yard with a flashlight when my son came to visit and shined the light in my son’s eyes to the point he had to stop and and ask the man to turn it off so he could see to turn in the driveway. Never seen the man again.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne g.

27 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Was a great stay close to Western Carolina

Cabin was great as was the hot tub - they have hard water but nothing that snobowl won’t cure

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

12 Nov 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness

great family spot

we really enjoyed this property. its just as it sags in the listing, beautiful location, hot tub on deck and very spacious. the mibkr issue we had was resolved quickly by rhe property manager, so you can rest assured if you stay here you will have good communication and issues quickly resolved. our onky real complain was it wasnt the cleanest rental we have stayed in. it could use some new bedding and a good deep clean.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

22 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the river

Peaceful. Great deck to sit on.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

16 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our short stay!

We wanted a quick getaway for a couple of days so this was a great option for us. Plenty of room for all of us. Property was clean for the most part. There was a little dust on light fixtures and behind doors. The house has “hard” water so the sink and baths were stained up and water had a bad smell. Not sure if that can be fixed with a filter or not. We appreciated that the rooms had TV’s, there was free WiFi, linens were included, they had most everything you needed in kitchen for cooking/eating, and they provided dish soap, dish rags, hand towels, toilet paper, and paper towels. It was well stocked. The hot tub was nice but did have the hard water odor as well. The chlorine did help tone down the smell some. It is above the river so you have to go down stairs to get to and from but they are sturdy and safe. The dock is nice to sit and watch the water flow by or fish. It is very close to the road so there is a lot of road noise. Overall, we’d rent it again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H., Hilton Head Island, SC

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute & Rustic

We enjoyed out stay. We enjoyed our coffee on the back porch in the mornings and a little hot tub dip morning and night. We brought our own fire wood for a bonfire and cooked over it too! Close enough to downtown Sylva and we drove to High Falls Waterfall too! Over great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam H., Statesville, NC

24 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet

Other than the deck and deck chairs being in need of repairs, (deck boards were loose in places, chairs were wobbly and seemed unsafe to sit in) it was a very nice place. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms good size, plenty of seating. Bring your own drinking water for cooking though, lots of iron in the water, it is discolored and smells slightly.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021