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

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Outdoor spa tub
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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 the area

Cullowhee

When you a stay at this cottage in Cullowhee, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. .This cottage is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Western Carolina University and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Judaculla Rock.
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk
  • Western Carolina University - 10 min drive
  • Judaculla Rock - 16 min drive
  • Lake Glenville - 25 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Einstein Bros. Bagels - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hillside Grind Coffeehouse - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 78 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 78 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stevi L.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

June W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tim R.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the river
Peaceful. Great deck to sit on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

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

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