PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!

Whittier, North Carolina
$321 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home is located on the Oconaluftee River. Kayaking and Canoeing are easy ways to access the river. Be sure to bring a fishing pole! No boat trailers or large motorized boats! If you're not wanting to fish, just jump in for a swim. Maybe you will just want to sit by the river and read a book or just watch the Canadian Geese and Otters playing around. Elk has been seen on the driveway and around the river.
Plans to visit Smoky Mountain Railroad This house is about 10-15 minutes from SMR.
Cherokee Harrah's Casino is 10 minutes from the house. ( Depending on the traffic).
There are 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in the home. A master suite with a queen bed & private master bathroom, two other bedrooms both with queen beds. There is also a main bathroom as well. Cable TV is provided in the living room. The kitchen is supplied with a microwave, toaster, stove/oven, refrigerator, coffee pot & dishwasher. Wifi is also available at the house!
All linens are provided along with dishes, cookware, tissue paper and utensils.


NO pets allowed due to the owner and guests having pet allergies.

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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 Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Sonny

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    The property was perfect for our needs and conveniently located. The owner keeps an open line of communication, and checked on us (text message) to ensure our stay was going well. The place was in excellent condition and very well kept. We highly recommend!

  • Submitted Jan 13, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 2020

    We stayed at this beautiful house on the river during a getaway for New Years. We were able to fish, relax in the house and we were minutes away from the casino. Also, the kitchen was fully equipped. The owners were very polite and accommodating. I can’t say enough good things about our stay. We got lost driving to the house the first time. Do not follow the GPS, follow the instructions from the owner.

  • Ethan M.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2026

    Stayed Jun 19, 2026

    Nice place! Great host!

  • Julia W.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2026

    Stayed May 13, 2026

    House was clean and comfortable and within easy access to local amenities and travel spots.

  • Chris W.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2026

    Stayed Jun 3, 2026

    The house was great, exactly as advertised.The location is great, you can see the river from the front porch.We were on a quick fishing trip to Cherokee, so we didn't swim or anything but you could easily do so as there's a floating dock with a ladder so you can easily get in and out.We did fish the river right there at the property at night.The house was extremely clean, the kitchen was well appointed. It had everything we needed to cook breakfast and also to grill out burgers and the fish we caught on the charcoal grill out front.Directions were spot on, and communication with the host was excellent. I had a few questions about coffee (they have a Keurig machine) and also ice since we were fishing (no ice maker but plenty of ice cube trays). The host responded quickly with answers to all my questions.If you're planning to visit this area and need a 3 bedroom house this place is great, highly recommend it!

  • Ginger E.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2026

    Stayed May 29, 2026

    This property was very conveniently located between Cherokee and Bryson City. It was super cute, very clean, and the rooms were large. Communication was great and check in/out was easy and smooth. We would definitely stay there again.

  • James L.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed Apr 30, 2026

    wish they had a up to date TV that you could link with your phone.

  • Stacy G.

    Submitted May 25, 2026

    Stayed May 15, 2026

    Relaxing stay with everything we needed provided. Nicely updated, decorated and spacious for our family trip. We enjoyed having a dock with ladder for kayaking, fishing & swimming. It’s a beautiful view of the river from the porch with plenty of chairs. Comfy beds, living room furniture and large dinning table. The home is secluded in the woods with lots of wildlife. We enjoyed seeing elk, ducks & the fish jumping. Thank you to our wonderful host.

  • Crystal W.

    Submitted May 24, 2026

    Stayed May 22, 2026

    My sister ,brother and I went to spend time together after 2 years of our father's passing....he would have loved this place. Very clean & CozyWe loved the porch over looking the river.

  • Sarah S.

    Submitted May 11, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    Nice and clean and comfy! We had everything we needed. We stayed for the WCU graduation and the location was perfect because we were close enough to WCU while being able to avoid the crowds in Sylva. I had my parents with me and dad doesn’t do stairs anymore, so this worked out great because there is a ramp from the gravel driveway to the kitchen door and everything is on one level, including the porch overlooking the river. Bring k-cups so you can have your coffee out there!Bonus for nature lovers: there are some fabulous flowering shrubs and trees around the property, great bird watching, and we were greeted along the road by a family of elk!

  • Guy S.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 23, 2026

    Great as it is every year for our boys fishing trip!

  • Dennis D.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 17, 2026

    Third time staying. Great location to Cherokee.Everything as listed. Will definitely stay there again.

  • josh w.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2026

    Stayed Apr 3, 2026

    The house was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Matthew B.

    Submitted Mar 23, 2026

    Stayed Mar 20, 2026

    Such a peaceful stay in the mountains!! If you ever need a private getaway that's a few miles away from food, the casino, and downtown Cherokee, then this is the perfect place! The host was super nice, stayed in contact the whole time, and checking in/out was really simple.

  • Karen W.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    The house is beautifully decorated, I love the porch and the rocking chairs. It is so peaceful and relaxing to listen to nature. A great escape from every day life.

  • Sally J.

    Submitted Feb 15, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    The house was perfect! It was very clean and exactly as pictured. They were also very easy to communicate with, and checked in with us daily. Would highly recommend

  • Melissa S.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    The host was great, the home was immaculate! So clean and well kept. Every thing worked perfectly and the home was easy to find. Very close to shopping and Harrah's. So pretty to wake up to snow with a lovely view! We will be booking again!

  • Jeremy R.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    We had the best stay! Day was very helpful and answered all questions we had. Thankful and blessed to have had this place to spend time with our family this Christmas season.

  • Kimberly S.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2025

    Stayed Dec 13, 2025

    Host was wonderful from start to finish. She was so accommodating and the house worked out so well for our trip to the Polar Express.

  • Josh Y.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2025

    Stayed Nov 28, 2025

    Very nice cabin served our family trip purpose to stay near by Bryson City polar express train and bring home Christmas trees entirely. Would be a great spring/summer stay to trout fish tube and explore. Host was wonderful.

  • Nathaniel P.

    Submitted Nov 20, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Everything as pictured, good communication, and good location.

  • Brad W.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Great place to stay. It was my 89 year old mother birthday present. House was perfect for her, one level with a ramp into the back door.

  • Katie G.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Very nice accommodations. Exceeded our expectations! Our trip was fairly short and the location was perfect to travel in and out of town for fishing, a visit to the casino and a ride over to the Visitors Center to see the elk, etc. Enjoyed seeing the otters in the river at the house. This home is perfect for 3 adult couples. Would love to stay here again! Host was very nice and communication was great!

  • Vicki U.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Very clean. Nice location, although adjoining property isn’t so pretty. Host was very nice.

  • Paula T.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 30, 2025

    Information about the House-The house was very clean and the details on decorating it did not go unnoticed. It is larger than what it looks like in the pictures. It had everything we needed for our 8-night stay. The host checked in on us many times to make sure we had everything we needed and even shared some known fishing spots since we were there to trout fish. The host and the house were perfect, and it felt like home for our vacation. You are very close to Town and the town has lots of shopping. For groceries we went to Walmart in Sylva which is about a half hour away. If you are coming to Cherokee to fish for trout the tribal waters do stock twice a week and there are many places to fish along the sides of the road on the Oconaluftee river. You do need to get a map and make sure you are fishing in the correct spots. There are spots you can only fly fish and not keep the trout, and not all of these are marked very well. There are many Elk everywhere and it was amazing to see them up close. Check out the Oconaluftee trail head we had a family walk right in front of us while we were fishing. We saw an Otter in the river in the back of the house, and it was very peaceful sitting on the deck. You have to have a North Carolina or Tennessee fishing license if you are not fishing in the Tribal waters and those sections are not stocked as often. I would recommend this house to anyone we enjoyed our stay thank you for letting us use your home. Happy fishing:)

  • Tom G.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Very clean, plenty of amenities, and secluded location riverside that is still easy to access. Excellent communication with host. Highly recommended.

  • April T.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    Very nice. When we walked in we quickly felt at home. Beds comfy, porch over looking river great, owner was the perfect hostess, quick to answer texts. Everything was great

  • cody h.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    What a relaxing home to spend a week. Super clean and check in was easy as the owner made sure we were all set and didn't need anything. The river was beautiful. Water temps were a little warm so I found rapids up the road and caught lots of trout three days in a row. Watched elk at the smokey mountain welcome center in the evenings. Tubing is fun down the river as well. This house is close to absolutely everything. Jenkins store is a half mile away and offers some quick fried chicken and other take out food. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a quiet escape to the mountains.

  • Martha D.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    The property was perfect for our mutigenerational family.It was on the perfect location for Cherokee and Bryson City activities. It was spotless and comfortable. I would highly recomend this property.

  • Wes G.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    The property was very enjoyable for our stay! It was clean, peaceful, and convenient to Cherokee. Day was a great host and very good at communicating!

  • Tommy L.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Amazing property and location to everything. We very much enjoyed our stay in Birdtown and our hosts went above our expectations with their genuine treatment of us and their property. They treated us like family. Thank you Day and Phil. -The Loftis's

  • MC C.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    We’ve stayed here multiple times now. It’s a fantastic location. Close to downtown but also secluded and tranquil for swimming and fishing. We love this spot! Day is very accommodating and responsive.

  • Tony F.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 14, 2025

    Cabin was everything that was stated, and more! Day was the perfect host and communication with her was great and so fast. Looking forward to coming again next year. Oh yea, saw one of the biggest bull elks ever as we were driving off the property!

  • randi s.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Had a great stay and a nice place very clean and quiet

  • Karen W.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    This was about spending time with family and getting away from our everyday lives. The house was everything I had read in the reviews. The driveway down to the property is a little step but we had an all wheel vehicle so it didn’t affect us.This was one of the cleanest rental houses I have rented before, one of my favorite parts was sitting on the front porch on the rocking chair just listening to nature, I also saw an otter up close. We fished a bit, not much luck there but it was so beautiful I didn’t mind. I only wished there were more time to stay at the property, but it was time to go back to the real world.

  • Brett S.

    Submitted Jun 24, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Very nice property. It was very quiet and peaceful. Did some fishing and relaxing. Close to Cherokee and Bryson city.

  • Barbie J.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 16, 2025

    We would recommend this place for a for a very relaxing vacation time. Neat and clean. The front porch was the place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river in front of the place.

  • Diana O.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 12, 2025

    Amazing location. House was very clean and spacious, definitely will be back! Host is also great too.

  • david b.

    Submitted May 22, 2025

    Stayed May 7, 2025

    Nice little get away fishing gambling and just relaxing. Wish they had a hot tub!

  • Robert F.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 16, 2025

    Quite nice. Access road a little dicey but we have 4WD pickups

  • jeff c.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 10, 2025

    nice place neat tidy, local of the beaten path but ok

  • Linda Y.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    This property was spotless!! The host was awesome, checked in with us multiple times, this is a perfect place to stay!

  • Michael M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    House was very homey and well decorated. The location is beautiful. The host was super friendly and checked in on us. We are already making plans for another visit real soon. The house was really clean.

  • Debbie B.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    Perfect for 84 year old mother and legally blind Aunt! Decor and cleanliness was awesome. I would definitely recommend.

  • Heather B.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay at this lake house. It is quiet and secluded. The check in and out process was quick and easy. The house was clean and beautifully decorated. It looked exactly like the pictures.The owner/ manager checked to make sure we found it and were able to check in. He also contacted us after we left to make sure we enjoyed our stay. We would recommend this house to our friends.

  • Misty F.

    Submitted Dec 3, 2024

    Stayed Nov 29, 2024

    Great property!! Pics don't do it justice. We enjoyed our stay and had everything we could possibly need. Day was a great host and checked in with us often. Even the most random questions were answered very quickly and Day was super helpful with questions not relating to the property. The view from the master is beautiful. We will stay here again. Thank you Day!!

  • Pat D.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    It was off the beaten path and secluded for privacy. The house was very clean and very detailed in the decor. We would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it!

  • Terry B.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    We rent vrbos all over the US . We enjoyed this property probably the best. It was nice and quite and very relaxing and clean. The driveway is a little steep but your stay makes it all worth the driveway. The property management was quick to respond to answer questions. Literally responded within 5 minutes. The outside photos does no justice at all for this property. Inside is a farmhouse cabin setting. They spared no expense when it came to decorating for your comfort. I can tell you that if your reading this review dont hesitate BOOK NOW you will love it. We will be back

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$321+
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