Creek front within 1/2 mile of Big Snowbird Creek and no neighbors

Robbinsville, North Carolina
$119 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

BESSIE’S

This house was built by a Cherokee woman and her husband. The original house was located beyond the well where a rock wall can still be seen. They lived there while this house was completed. After he died, she continued to live here until she passed.

You might notice several of the light switches are lower than usual. Bessie was less than five feet tall. She used the back room as, what she termed, her Indian kitchen. It had a wood cook stove which she preferred. Her granddaughter upgraded the current kitchen but Bessie called it the White kitchen and continued using the one in the back. She always had a large garden on the flat to the right of the carport and used the rock BBQ pit to can her vegetables.

I can remember many times seeing her walk up and down the road looking for her sons. If I stopped, she would only speak to me in Cherokee. I was convinced she didn’t speak English until my wife remarked she just didn’t speak English to me.

We call this house Bessie’s in remembrance of her.

OVERVIEW
You can enjoy 600 feet of flat creek frontage and a large expanse of grass with no neighbors. There are both front and back porches, a large fire pit with firewood, charcoal grill and picnic table in the back yard. Benches and a swing are overlooking the creek for quiet times. The house has 2 bedrooms and one bath. One bedroom has a queen bed and the other 2 twins. There is a full size pull out sofa in the back room. The living room has a reclining sofa and love seat and the back den a love seat, rocker and table desk. Both rooms have WiFi, TV with independent Netflix and ROKU operation with a DVD and VHS player in the den. The kitchen is stocked with the usual items including Keurig, drip and percolator coffee pots, microwave and dishwasher. Linens, paper goods and soap are furnished. Washer and dryer are off of the den.
This house is located on the lower end of Little Snowbird creek about 8 miles west of town. The approach road is paved and the driveway is hard packed gravel with an adjacent carport. There is parking both on the driveway and above the house.
The area offers boating at Santelelah Lake, the scenic Cherohala Skyway, The Tail of the Dragon with its many curves, for motorcycle enthusiasts, hiking the many trails in and around Joyce Kilmer National Forest. There is rafting and kayaking on the Nantahala river and of course great trout fishing on several creeks in the area. Fishing license can be bought online.
It's recommended that groceries be purchased before arriving to save a trip back to town. Additionally, this is a dry county so any alcoholic beverages need to be brought in.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

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Review Review

  • D. P.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 23, 2025

    Absolutely perfect for a quiet stay in the mountains on a beautiful creek. Start a fire and gaze at the infinite space above while standing next to the creek at night. Wake up in the morning have a cup on the back porch to the creek sounds and rushing waters. Take a drive anywhere and you will be amazed how around every few turns there is something new and delightful to see. Just non-stop untouched earth. You dont even need an itinerary.. trust. Completely grounding if youre coming from the city or a tourist destination like Ft Myers, FL. Unmatched serenity and terrain around every corner. It was so nice to come home to Bessie's after a long day out and relax by the fire and babbling creek... just amazing. There are no pictures I could take that would do this place justice. Just minutes from beautiful vistas, rivers, lakes, mountains and trails and lookoffs. Non-Stop eye candy and wonder. The host was very responsive and kind. We stayed in late November so the weather was 50s-60s during the day and 40's 30s at night. 10 to 20 degrees cooler up in the Smoky's. Dont forget to grab some newspapers and maybe a couple starter logs as the climate was very moist in the evenings and mornings. It will make getting a fire going a bit easier. The fire wood was dry and plentyful. Everything was Perfect! We will be back and thats a promise. Thank You so much, Michael and Joyce.

  • Jonathan S.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    Quaint and clean. I am originally from this area and knew its location. It was just what i was looking for. Remote and no neighbors within line of sight.

  • Misty E.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2025

    Stayed Aug 31, 2025

    Bessie's place was amazing...the inside was a little quirky but it's an old house. The back porch and private yard with a creek are so relaxing! It rained most of the days we were there but I sat on the back porch and listened to the rain and creek it was great. We will be staying here again!

  • cindy r.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2025

    Stayed Aug 22, 2025

    spiders webs every where. but nice place by the creek

  • Brandon G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    This is our second time at Bessie's and we enjoyed it just as much as our first! The cabin is quiet, cozy, and the river out back is so relaxing to sit beside. The owners make sure it's well stocked with anything you might need.

  • Mary D.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    This place is so special! Thank you for letting us stay. The creek was so much fun. The house had everything we needed, plus some. Everything was clean and comfortable. We loved the area and all the cool spots to explore, hike, and swim. It was awesome!

  • Janice S.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Beautiful place to just rest and relax. Well stocked home with everything we needed. Needs front porch cleaned.

  • John S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    I felt as if I was staying at my grandmas house

  • Matt D.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 19, 2025

    Excellent quiet property with no visable neighbors, nice size stream loaded with large rainbow trout, house was a decent size and cozy with an excellent fire pit and charcoal grill outback, owners were freindly and gave helpful advice about the area and fishing techniques for the area 5 stars

  • Daniel M.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 9, 2025

    Had a Great Stay, beautiful peaceful piece of property, Kitchen well equipped.

  • Charles B.

    Submitted May 30, 2025

    Stayed May 21, 2025

    We chose this property AGAIN because we loved the cozy homelike feel. Also we loved the quietness of it. We live off of a busy street and constantly hear traffic and sirens 24/7. The only thing you hear here is the lovely sounds of the creek. We hughly recommend this property!

  • Crystal P.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Second visit,owners are still most welcoming, Lovely!

  • alesia w.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    The house was charming and very clean. The owners thought of everything you might need for a fun and relaxing stay. I was traveling alone, but would also recommend this property for families with children of any age. The kitchen is especially well stocked. Little Snowbird is a one of a kind place, and Little Snowbird Creek is gorgeous and will heal your heart.

  • Maria P.

    Submitted Sep 5, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Wonderful

  • Matthew N.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2024

    Stayed Jul 18, 2024

    The property was beautiful and has a creek running the entire length. We enjoyed the fire pit and outdoor grill immensely. If you are looking for something off the beaten path this place is great!

  • Kelly S.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    I have several pictures of bugs, webs, the porch not cleaned. It made it very hard to sit outside at all. I have pictures if you like to see them

  • Allison C.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    My family thoroughly enjoyed our time here! With the large yard and creek in the back there was plenty of room for the kids to play and explore. The home was very clean and cozy.

  • Nicole H.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    I booked this property as part of a weekend getaway for my husband. He loves to fish and we had to cancel his birthday trip earlier in the year so I wanted to do something for him. So I sent him on a solo weekend trip to the area. He loved this home. He loved the creek and he has talked about the owners, the house, and the area non-stop since he has come home. I keep hearing “when can we both go? I want you to go there too!” Thank you so much to the hosts. The communication was superb and we can’t wait to book again soon!

  • Jackie C.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    This cute little house reminds me of my grandmother's house.When you walk through the door you get that warm welcome feeling. There's nothing in the house that you could possibly want for. It's just cute and cozy. The owner Michael is so friendly. It was such a pleasure to talk with him. Any questions I had he was right there to answer them. The outside was exactly as described. There are no neighbors to be seen. Best description I could give is peaceful from the sound of the creek rushing by. And from the outside there was nothing you could want either. I have stayed in many places and this is truly a little piece of paradise. I cannot wait to come back and stay again . Thank you Michael for sharing your piece of heaven with us!!

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