Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

Sylva, North Carolina
$170 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

River Romance

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Set on almost a half-acre, this stilted river cottage is the perfect getaway! Just a few feet from the Tuckasegee River but also close to town, this retreat is perfect for groups looking to get a real sense of the mountain atmosphere. Walk just a half-mile into Dillsboro to shop, dine, or canoe the river. Trails also fill thearea for hiking and exploring the surrounding mountains.

The thoughtful orientation of this modest-sized cabin keeps the river-song in your ears and heart. Guests can use the hot tub on the front deck, the outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood), and the covered picnic shelter. Inside, you'll find a compact, but full kitchen as well as a main bedroom with a large TV with surround sound speakers.

This home also includes central heating and air-conditioning.

Things to know

Cell and GPS services are limited in this area

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Italian Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains Near A Hospital Near A Zoo On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Smoking Is Not Permitted Anywhere On The Premises. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Heidi

    Submitted Jan 27, 2024

    Stayed Jan 25, 2024

    It was a cute place. We enjoyed the set up of the cottage. Our favorite spot was the covered porch with the hot tub.

  • Tonya D.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2023

    Very nice quiet place we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend visiting.

  • Submitted Mar 24, 2021

    Stayed Mar 16, 2021

    The view of the river was amazing and the sound was so tranquil. The hot tub was so relaxing after spending the day exploring the adorable downtown areas of Sylva and Dillsboro. There were so many amazing restaurants to choose from in such a small area!

  • Julia P.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    The property is kind of shabby, doors delaminating, mirror edges worn. The couch was very uncomfortable with springs you could feel when you sat down. Shouldn’t have to strip the beds and start laundry when paying that much.

  • Sarah H.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    The Cabin was very clean and the creek was so peaceful! The only thing I would suggest is to trim down the brush at the driveway so it would be easier to see oncoming traffic when pulling out of the property. Other than that, it was an awesome place to stay!

  • Amber

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 13, 2025

    We found our stay to be prefect! Everything was better than expected! We came just wanting a quiet getaway in nature... and left with some of the best memories I've ever made.

  • Netty B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Loved our stay here. Perfect location on the river. Cabin and hot tub clean. Communicated minor issues that needed to be fixed with company so they could be fixed for the next people. We would stay here again.

  • Greg N.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    We loved the location of the cabin. The covered porch on the back was great. The covered shelter by the river was also very nice. We also enjoyed a fire each night and the steps down to the river was wonderful.

  • Jennifer N.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    Good location

  • Moulton L.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 8, 2025

    Quiet, private, killer deck on the river, comfy and clean!! Looks just like the pictures online. We will be back soon!

  • Jacob V.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Grill is great, no toaster, hot tub was not clean and was gross. Oven does not work except for broil, so if you plan to bake something think again. The outside space was excellent. Great outdoor area, good coverage from the rain, nice lighting, nice rocking chairs. Dead bugs were laying around, lots of ants in the kitchen when we walked in and throughout the trip. Going on a fishing trip? Perfect. Wanting 'River Romance'? Think again.

  • Jennifer N.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 4, 2025

    We booked this cabin because of the hot tub, when we arrived the hot tub was on, however the water smelled like mildew and there was a nasty film on top of the water. We called twice about it and were told that they would have have someone come out to check the PH and possibly add chemicals, no one came. So we were unable to use. The beds had stains and the pillows were so flat and gross; we went a bought some from the local store and then just left them there for the next renters. Cabin had a smell as if there might have been water damage at some point. We left a day early and got a hotel room. Not the bear experience .

  • James ..

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    This house is old, and it feels it: creaky, drafty, and tight fits throughout (bigger folks will NOT enjoy the toilet). Access to the river, the view from the upper deck, and the quiet area made the house issues more bearable, but we will not be back.

  • Erin R.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    Great trip for my husband, my son, and I. Cabin was perfect in both size and location for us to trout fish all day, every day from the yard. Truly enjoyed it. The best part was the location of the cabin and that it was right on the water.

  • David C.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    This was a disappointing property. The location is fantastic. It sits right on the Tuckasegee River and is lovely. The deck and hot tub face the river, which is nice. The outdoor picnic shed is right alongside the river and the grill worked great.The cabin itself is old and shows both its age and lack of maintenance. The carpet in the bedroom was dirty. The bedroom ceiling needs work as it seems to have been crudely patched. Drawers were missing in the kitchen. The television in the main room did not work. These are just a few of the more notable things. Everything inside shows its age. Just suffers from a lack of care and attention.Overall this property wastes a lot of potential. Would not stay here again without significant repairs and updates.

  • Robbie W.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 4, 2024

    Excellent location, excellent property

  • Sherry H.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    House sits on Beautifu House has beautiful river front with large deck and hot tub.Very quiet and peaceful

  • Johnny G.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2024

    Stayed Sep 8, 2024

    Went to relax and rest found this on the river, on the porch in the rocking chairs, watching the fish, birds, wishing I had brought my fishing pole maybe next time..

  • Joannah H.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 23, 2024

    My family love this area. The view and how peaceful the place is awesome. Recommend to bring a fan because it gets hot time to time. Definitely planning to come back.

  • Kim A.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 6, 2024

    This is our 2nd stay at this home. The location on the river is amazing. The last time we we there it was spring. Although the fishing was better in spring we really enjoyed being able to swim to cool off. My husband actually fished while standing in the river. The inside of the house was clean. However, the porch area where we mostly hung out was a bit dusty with pollen and spider webs. I wiped everything down so we could enjoy it more. The bed was comfy and clean. I was looking for an extra flat sheet to put on the couch. However, the 2nd bedroom bed only had fitted sheets on it. We grilled outside, while the grill was small the propane was full and was fine for our needs. The driveway is a little tough getting in and out of. However, the location makes it all worth while. We enjoyed our stay and we will be back.

  • Delores M.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    We loved the location. Loved sitting on the deck right on the river. Beautiful view!

  • Jenny J.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Nice older cabin. Location was good. The cabin is not stocked well. Be sure to ask if it has what you might need or just bring everything you may need to have. If you enjoy fishing, you will like this place.

  • Joshua M.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Me and the family had a great time here. It was a good location. Clean. The only issue we had was there was no a/c the whole stay we had. We called the management the first night to have someone come out and fix it. No one showed until the day of leaving. It was 85 in the house the whole stay. We was not comfortable. But other than that we enjoyed our stay!

  • james s.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    The river was gorgeous. The hot tub was very relaxing.Slept great

  • Jennifer M.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    Exactly as described and portrayed. And exactly what we were looking for. Just the two of us so didn’t need a lot of space. Perfect location to hit the Tail of the Dragon and Cherokee on motorcycle. Awesome restaurants and shops nearby but not as packed as the Smokies and other locations. Awesome!!

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$170+
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