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Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Cabin in Sylva with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4123.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Loft

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Crackerbox Palace

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Come stay in this renovated 1930s log cabin! Enjoy the privacy of the yard with its green surroundings and a babbling brook that cascades down the property’s hillside. Cook meals in the fully equipped kitchen or out on the deck with the propane grill. Gather around and enjoy the satellite TV and surround sound system. Cozy up in front of the gas log fireplace in the living room or the wood stove in the bedroom.

What’s nearby:
This home is in the charming town of Sylva in the Great Smoky Mountains. You will be near many options for exploring the outdoors (hiking, biking, river rafting, etc.) It is approximately six miles south of the town of Dillsboro.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
One dog is welcome
Two window AC units
The fireplaces are available October through March only
Two parking spots maximum
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 2 vehicles.

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Oaks Gallery and Scottish Tartans Musuem are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 22 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 36 min drive - 38.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 36 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's On Main - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mad Batter Food & Film - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Falls Eatery - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Oaks Gallery and Tuckasegee River. Southwestern Community College and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean especially being older cabin. Love the charm of older cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

Quite and peaceful

It is a cute little cottage. Very quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Peace n serenity !

Loved the cabin , the location , the antiques , very cozy and peaceful place , if you’re looking to get away and enjoy the peace this is the place ! Very friendly staff and great communication !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Padgett C.

Amazing

Suck a private peaceful place
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA A L.

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

Weekend

A+
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Froylan P.

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

Quiet

Nice and quiet stay. Had a water issue but the property manager offered a better place than where we were to compensate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David W.

Best vacation ever!

My husband took me away for a weekend here and he knew we needed to be out as far as we could get. And it worked perfectly! The house was amazing and the property was just beautiful! We had everything we needed plus and I was able to just read and relax all weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Pamela L.

Cozy cabin

Cozy cabin. Decorated nicely. Do make sure you get there before dark. The road leading in is difficult to navigate. If going before the gas heaters are turned on, your should bring a small electric heater.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, but a litte hard maneuvering driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool place! Everything is just as it says in description. Very comfy cozy. Very clean and private. My only suggestion would be to install a tub/shower unit. I know the claw foot tub is nestolgic, but its not really practical. Overall we loved the place. The road leading into property REALLY needs work!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is rustic, off the beaten path.Met the owner very nice gentlemen.Love the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

1 year anniversary trip

We had a wonderful time for our 1 year anniversary trip. This was a lovely, quiet area the cabin was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Amenities, communication
Loved seeing the old photos and antiques. Lots of character. Most of the 'flaws' come with the territory of renting an OLD cabin. However, the mattress is very worn. We enjoyed our stay nonetheless.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

agnes b.

great stay

I loved this place pace wood everything was super
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

James F.

Crackerbox Palace

This is a very cute cabin tucked away in the mountains. The perfect place to stay for history/antique fans such as myself, there was so much cool antique furniture and old pictures from when the house was first built. The drive up is a little precarious but overall not too bad and the signage made it a lot easier to find! I took my partner here for their birthday and had such a great time exploring downtown Sylva and then coming home at night to a peaceful quiet cabin in the midst of the beautiful mountain forests. Also a good deal for the price if you value privacy and a unique vacation experience. Definitely would return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Beautiful place

Cute little house. Enjoyed the days I spent there and would like to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Melody

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The next door neighbor (or owner’s shed not sure which) has a pile of trash with old dog crates , plastic bins, stove, refrigerator, among many other items in clear view. (Where the tractor is in the listing photos.) You see it from the windows in the living room and on the deck. The outside no longer looks like the pictures. It needs to be cleaned, the deck has busted and rotting boards with screws sticking out ( we easily pulled one out because we kept tripping on it), two of the chairs are rusty and peeling paint, just a basic sweeping would work. The side door frame had been kicked out (… I unfortunately didn’t read all of the reviews and noticed this happened in May of 2020.) It has not been repaired instead a door lock wedge, a hinged lock with a stick in it, and two door stoppers are used to keep it from opening. The inside was fine. The fridge has been updated and it was nice to have cable. There were 2 rolls of toilet paper for 4 people for 8 days. It could be a lovely setting with a few tweaks. The little things like the toilet paper and broken wood stove etc wouldn’t bother me but with everything else its too much. I do not recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Perfect!

Loved this place, it was historic yet had all the modern amenities. It was peaceful and remote, exactly what we were looking for while in the area for a professional conference at WCU.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Vintage look with modern convenience

Super sweet My one complaint was it had a below average height toilet—not good for tall, senior, weak kneed folks but doable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

Mom- me weekend

This cabin was awesome. We lived the history that was shared with photos. The cabin was nestled far back in the woods, so much privacy. We will definitely book this one again. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

TammieTASK | Email: Info - SOD Email Address: but R.

Did the job.

The bed was comfortable, the water was hot and I liked being able to cook and store things in the fridge. Watch out for the forest friends in the attic, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

Great cabin

Everything in the cabin was clean, it had everything we need,the place was beautiful, peaceful, will definitely stay again, it was a very enjoyable stay,Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Super nice. Update pictures. Great experience

We loved the area and how secluded in the mountains it was. Things were updated such as TV, Fridge, Stove. Etc. our only complain would definitely be the beds in the home. They are very uncomfortable and need to be swapped. Just really cheap feeling mattress. If your a super firm springing bed type of people it will be perfect but had trouble sleeping with stiff body on these beds. Could also provide updated cooking supplies blender mixers etc. we love to cook and grill and didn’t have the things to have that were expected to be in a place like this. Bath tub could be replaced as well or just updated. Other than that very nice home very nice area. !! Will be returning and hope next time will have everything the right way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Tammie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
The place was great and clean and well stocked. However, the kitchen sink leaked all over the counter and the tub leaked into the bathroom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelton b.

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

Moutain getaway

Had a great trip- would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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