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

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
River Cottage, nestled at an elevation of 2400 feet in Cullowhee, offers a serene escape from hurried living. Unwind on the porch overlooking the river with a morning cup of coffee and listen to birds singing in the tall trees surrounding this riverfront home. Take advantage of nearby hiking trails or simply kick back by the fireplace or hot tub on the deck.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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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

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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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,226 square feet

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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

23436

About the neighborhood

Map
Cullowhee, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Judaculla Rock - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Lake Glenville - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 45 min drive - 49.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rodgers Brothers - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cullowhee Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Which Wich? - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet dog-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Western Carolina University and Judaculla Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 98 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Great view

Great stay. I loved this place!

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I absolutely loved our stay. Wonderful place to get away and the hot tub was wonderful. Will definitely add this place to the favorites!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient access to WCU campus

The house was ideal for fishing baseball field football field campus and Cullowhee.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little get away

Enjoyed our stay hot tub temperature didnt work but other than that we enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

D L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout fishing

Got to check in early got settled and started enjoying the back porch and deck that over looked the river. Got two days of fishing and visiting the shops and breweries in Sylva and Bryson City when not fishing. Had steak night Saturday on porch grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Corey A.

Beautiful

Such a beautiful place to stay. We enjoyed every second of our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin by the river

We were here to attend Open House for our son at Western Carolina University. The location was perfect and the space extremely comfortable and warm. Loved the fireplace and being able to go out to sit by the river and listen to nature. We will be back anytime we come to visit our son if he picks Western Carolina to go to College.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Cabin for a weekend

Cabin was exactly as described online. Peaceful location and well kept. Comfortable beds and stream was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andreas O.

Smoky mountains fishing trip.

Our stay was amazing. From morning coffee by the river, to evenings in the hot tub listening to nature. Great location and a wonderful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

Very pleasant stay

We enjoyed our stay. The property is quaint and maintained. Expect no frills, but served its purpose for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kurt C.

Great place in a quaint neighborhood on the Tuck!

Great family friendly place to stay. Fire pit right on the river with relatively easy access to the water. Didn't have any luck catching fish but had a blast while doing it. Gorgeous views all around. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get away.

8/10 Good

Milota S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

Susan H.

Lovely stay

Location, porch, hot tub
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Great spot!

What a great location. Everything was as advertised. It’s a great spot if you are visiting WCU
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Susan I.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in

Riverfront cabin with hot tub

Rough trip for our family. Hoping your family has a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jesse P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
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8/10 Good

cheryl d.

Pleased Overall

The river and the view
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Cleaning people suck.

It was a very nice property. But the sheets were dirty, The floor was grity, And a hot tub was broken. But the place is beautiful and if it was cleaned properly in the hot tub Worked .It would have been amazing. Hopefully they fired the cleaning people and got good ones That care about their job. And fixed the hottub. I would stsy there again of these things were done.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Kathleen B.

Birthday weekend

The kitchen was well stocked, plenty of towels, and blankets provided. Close proximity to Western Carolina University.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Amelia F.

JKF

It's very peaceful and relaxing everything in a place was okay but we did have a small little problem with some bugs in the house other than that the place was great
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10/10 Excellent

Angelica F.

Beautiful

Really close to Western Carolina University. Very Clean beautiful river. Friendly neighbors
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

eason a. s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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