Peaceful downtown Sylva home, 3BR, porch, creek, Wifi

Sylva, North Carolina
$237 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Kay's Downtown Hideaway! Nestled in downtown Sylva, our newly renovated home is in walking distance to restaurants, shopping, brewery's, parks, and more. Our home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. You'll be close to waterfalls, hiking trails, white water rafting, canoeing, zip lining, lakes, Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Skiing and more! Asheville is about 45 minutes away. Enjoy the peaceful creek running alongside the porch while you sip your morning coffee and relax!

Our homeis newly renovated and has luxury vinyl plank throughout. (No carpet, yay!) Here at Kay’s downtown hideaway, you’ll have all of the in town conveniences” while still being tucked away in your own private area.

It’s a short 3 minute walk across the street to Mark Watson Park which includes tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, dog park and ball fields. Walk to quaint, historic downtown Sylva in 6 minutes where you’ll have plenty of dining options, shopping, breweries, wine bar, coffee shops, ice cream, chocolate shop and more! There is an art fair on Saturdays downtown as well!

Kay's is a quiet and peaceful getaway home that has something for everyone. Whether you just want to order take out and binge watch Netflix or go explore all of the beauty and outdoor activities that Western North Carolina has to offer, Kay's Downtown Hideaway has got you covered!

You’ll have easy access to waterfalls, tubing, white water rafting, zip lining, hiking trails, fishing and more all in a short driving distance.

Take a stroll downtown and go shopping and eat at one of the great restaurants or stop for a drink at one of the three breweries. Or maybe you'll want to go gamble your pocket change at Harrahs Cherokee Casino which is a short 20 minute drive away. In the morning you can sit on the porch swing and drink your coffee while enjoying the fresh mountain air and listening to the creek run by!

Our house guide book will provide great hiking and waterfall locations, family friendly activities in the area, local attractions, restaurant recommendations and more.

*Enjoy complementary coffee, tea and snacks.
*High speed wifi included
*Complementary conditioning shampoo, body wash, lotion, and face bar provided
*Complementary Q-tips and cotton balls provided
*Pack and play, baby monitor and bottom of stairs baby gate available
*Small cooler available for picnics


Sleeping accommodations: (sleeps 8)
First floor Bedroom #1- queen size bed
First floor living room- full size futon.
Second floor bedroom #2- queen size bed
Second floor master bedroom #3- king size bed

Home layout:
DOWNSTAIRS-
* kitchen and dining area fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, seating for 8 and a coffee bar
* living room with gas fireplace and 55” smart tv as well as a full size futon.
* full bathroom
* guest room number 1 with queen bed, chair and smart tv
* large covered front porch with a porch swing and additional seating area. Beautiful views of the creek and the historic downtown Sylva courthouse.
*additional seating down by the fire pit that sits in front of the creek
UPSTAIRS:
* guest room #2 with queen bed, glider chair and smart tv
* guest room #3 (master) with king tempur-pedic mattress, smart tv and walk out balcony overlooking the creek that runs alongside the property.
* full bathroom #2

Our Neighborhood is safe and quiet. There is a community garden a short 3 minute walk away. There are two churches in the neighborhood. The Sylva farmers market is only a 7 minute walk away and in that same area, there are free concerts every Friday night at the Bridge Park gazebo during the summer!

(Friday from 7-9 p.m., Memorial Day through Labor Day. For more information on this years schedule go to their website at mountainlovers.com)

Farmers market starts at 9am beginning April 3 and goes until noon each Saturday through October. The Wednesday evening market will begin at 3:30 at Innovation Station at Dillsboro and goes until 6:30.

The Sylva public pool is an 8 minute walk away. Historic downtown Dillsboro is a 3 minute drive. Western Carolina University is about 10 minutes. Harrahs Cherokee Casino is a 20 minute drive away. The entrance to the most beautiful section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is 10 minutes away. Hop over to Lake Junaluska and Waynesville in about 20 minutes & Maggie Valley- 25 minutes. Cataloochee Ski resort is a 45 minute drive. Asheville is about 45 minutes away!

The home has easy year round access!

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  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing Ski Lift Privileges
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Baby Monitor Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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 : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Robert

    Submitted Feb 27, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    House was exactly as described and well within walking distance of town. Fire pit right next to the creek was wonderful. The neighborhood cat was adorable and sweet!

  • carolyn m.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 7, 2025

    Adorable cottage with everything we needed for our two week stay. Location was excellent, walking distance into town with lots of restaurants and shops. Communication with the property owner was quick and easy, and we appreciated the snacks and lovely note waiting for us on arrival!

  • Thomas S.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 8, 2025

    Great place to stay

  • Pamela Dawne J.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 22, 2024

    We've stayed at multiple houses & cabins over the years & I must say this one was tops for being well equipped, clean, quiet, , a great location. We had to contact the host a couple of times & she was was extremely prompt & helpful. I made a mistake on our check out date & she even let us pay & stay an extra day! Definitely recommend!

  • Lauren

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 18, 2024

    This was an amazing home in a very central location for all activities. The home was stocked with everything you could need. The beds were comfortable and it had excellent Wi-Fi service. The location is perfect for hiking, rafting, horseback riding, and more. We would definitely come back!

  • Carol M.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    The house was perfect for our family and friends who were in town for a wedding at The Vineyards at Betty’s Creek. It was clean and comfortable and cozy with a well equipped kitchen. The porch swing and outdoor seating by the creek offered inviting places to relax. We were steps away from downtown Sylva with all of its shops, restaurants, and breweries (with a shout-out to the Lazy Hiker) and nice parks for kids. The tricky part was finding it because it is tucked back off the road (which is a nice feature!). We found that parking in the Redeemer Church parking lot next door made ingress and egress easier. The owner was very communicative and helpful before, throughout, and after our visit. We highly recommend!

  • Tim L.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2024

    Stayed Mar 23, 2024

    The property was as advertised. Very close to downtown Sylva and it was well maintained and clean. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Marjorie Y.

    Submitted Dec 20, 2023

    Stayed Dec 18, 2023

    My family and friends stayed here, in the cutest little town of Sylva, shopped & dined (easy walk), then adventured to the Great Smoky Mountains Polar Express (which is only 20 minutes away). Definitely be back!

  • Tammy H.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2023

    Stayed Dec 15, 2023

    My family and I really enjoyed ur home. It was just what we needed. Walking distance to town. Isto get around. Close to daughters graduation and and the casino. Loved the Christmas decor. And fire pit. Thank u so much.

  • Beth H.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2023

    Stayed Nov 3, 2023

    Came into Sylva for the first time for a wedding. Home was awesome! Location was awesome! The hideaway had everything we could ask for. Was a quick trip only 2 nights, but we were able to easily walk to downtown and enjoy some of the great shops and restaurants. Planning to return for a longer visit in the future!

  • Polly M.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2023

    Stayed Oct 9, 2023

    Such a lovely stay in a rental that provided for all of our needs ahead of our daughter's wedding this past weekend. Peaceful, quiet setting. A fabulous kitchen table to sit around for meals and conversation, or in our case wedding prep central to hold all the DIY embellishments for the wedding. A very comfortable space in general. Kudos to Jessica, the housekeeper, for maintaining the high standard of cleanliness required by Katherine, the lovely host. Katherine was ultra communicative and an understanding soul. Grateful to have had such a professional and kind human to communicate with. The front porch swing was a perfect spot to enjoy my morning cup of coffee. The fire pit area was our respite in the evenings, amply supplied with wood and chairs to accommodate any size guest. The location in general is very accessible to Main Street. If you are reading this, I encourage you to make your reservation right away. There is a reason this rental stays booked up!

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$237+
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