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Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Location

Wonderful

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Sylva, NC

Place, Harris Regional Hospital
‪8 min drive‬
Place, Western Carolina University
‪19 min drive‬
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‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing

The Orr House

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Swim, play, and relax in this dog-friendly Tuckasegee riverfront home! You will fall in love with this cedar home. Enjoy the outdoors around the firepit or hang out on the sandy beach area. Take advantage of the cable TV and DVD player after a day of exploring.

The Orr House is located just outside of Dillsboro and close to all local attractions and amenities. The house is located within Hatchery Supported Trout Waters and fishing is typically closed during March. Please check with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for more information.

Things to Know
The road to the home is a gravel one lane road that can require AWD/4X4 in certain conditions. It is located at the end of the road with an opening to this and another property next door with a friendly neighborhood dog to greet you during your stay!
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
WiFi available
Firewood not supplied
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.

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only. Max of 1.

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

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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 near theme parks and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Oconaluftee Visitor Center and Nantahala National Forest. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail 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

Harris Regional Hospital - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Sequoyah National Golf Club - 14 min drive - 16.3 km
Western Carolina University - 19 min drive - 13.6 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 22 min drive - 24.7 km
Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo - 26 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lulu's On Main - ‬12 min drive
‪Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. - ‬12 min drive
‪Dalaya - ‬10 min drive
‪Mad Batter Food & Film - ‬12 min drive
‪Balsam Falls Eatery - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Oaks Gallery is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

Brandy N.

2 Aug 2025

Great get away.

Yes, the road to get there is a little trying, however, pretty safe if you have a SUV or a 4WD like they suggest. Location was great as you can see the tubers and rafters float place the place. The house is beautiful and well loved. Next dog neighbors dog will welcome you with a wiggly butt. I would absolutely recommend this place as a new spot on your vacation list. WiFi is a little spotty but internet is good.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

30 June 2024

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

Great getaway

Very relaxing and fun for the kids and adults. Loved the location and view.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

11 June 2024

The view of the river was very nice. The cabin was comfortable and very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

30 July 2025

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

The cabin is nice and right by the water. Loved the river access. The only problem was the neighbors dog which was sweet and very friendly to kids and my dog which I paid 150 to bring. I also kept my dog crated when we went anywhere ( she weighs 6 pounds) but when we returned from town I stepped in a big pile of fresh dog crap! We also had to keep shoes on children because apparently dogs that live around there use the parking area and around the deck for a potty. I picked up after my dog but it seems I was the only one. Other than that we enjoyed the beautiful river and watching the birds.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Al G.

15 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Polar express

The property and setting were fantastic. The problem with the property is that you almost need a 4 wheel drive vehicle to get there.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy H.

20 Sept 2024

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

Disliked: Location

House Great just getting there on one lane rd straight up straight down

House and water front

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

6 Oct 2023

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

Fishing retreat

Bachelor party for friend the place was perfect slept us all and had a beautiful view of the river.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

22 Apr 2024

Fantastic!

Loved every second of it!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Shirley C.

22 Jan 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication

Too cold for comfort

The cabin was nice. The heating unit would not heat well so we only stayed one of the 3 nights we booked. Also, the long trail getting to the cabin was hazardous which was NOT mentioned in the ad. In fact there is a sign posted at the beginning of the driveway that says “enter at your own risk”.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Bobbi T.

24 July 2024

Quiet Solitude

This was a perfect getaway. There was plenty of room and seating to relax, eat, sleep, and play. It had the basics for cooking such as salt and pepper and a couple of seasonings. There were so many pots and pans and baking dishes. The bedding was so clean and fresh. The neighbors were really nice. We truly enjoyed our stay. The drive to the property was a bit nerve racking at first. The road is very well maintained and was easy to get used to driving. Thanks for the stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne W.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

River front

It was okay but the trash bin was extra full we stayed four days and had 3 bags of trash and could not put any of them in the trash cans and they wanted us to take the garbage out which was ok and they did provide the trash bags but if you stay longer than that take you more paper towels and toilet tissue you will need them.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy Joe S.

6 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quick weekend getaway with friends

My wife and I with another couple came up for a weekend. The driveway was long and narrow and we were concerned after reading several reviews about it however it was no trouble at all. Cabin was nice and well supplied. Our only issue was traffic noise, while picturesque there is a major highway right across the river and somewhat takes away from the tranquility we hoped for with the river proximity to the back porch. Overall nice place to stay but I doubt we come back....

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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6/10 Okay

Michael C.

19 July 2025

A nice place to stay but...

We (wife and I and 17 yo grandson) enjoyed our week stay at the Orr house. Everything was as advertised. Especially nice was the access to the river for fishing, tubing, wading, swimming, etc. The drive from the main road was challenging especially the last half mile; you had to pay attention but my wife and her passenger car had no real problem. Even in my 4 wheel drive truck you had to be alert to road conditions and oncoming traffic. Overall not a problem. Of concern was a neighbor's small overly friendly dog. It would come around whether you wanted it to or not. If you like dogs like we do it is hard not to pet or befriend a friendly dog. But it was hard to get the dog to leave. But the big complaint is that the dog would do its business on the gravel pad where we parked our cars. Every morning we had to be on the lookout particularly after stepping in the do-do. So every morning we were picking up the poop before we walked in it. The next door neighbor who I was told was the daughter of the cabin owner and in charge of our rental said you could only get the dog owner to do so much. No matter how much you love dogs you do not love cleaning up another persons dog mess. It is otherwise a nice rental but it is too bad the dog cant be controlled.

8/10 Good

Renata K.

13 June 2020

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

Enjoyed our stay

We picked this cabin for the location with the river for the kids to fish. The river was a little high due to the recent rain. They still fished every day and had fun. The only complaint I have is the King bed was super hard. The comforter also smelled like a dog but I couldn’t complain about that because I knew it was a dog friendly cabin. I simply took it off and we used some other blankets. We enjoyed tubing in Bryson City (So much fun) and had to try Speedys Pizza which was amazing. I would recommend both! Thanks for sharing your cabin!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

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8/10 Good

Heather E.

5 July 2024

Great vacation home

My husband and I plus our three kids loved the Orr house. It has an awesome cabin feel. We enjoyed the sandy area by the river. We had plenty of kitchen supplies although we were missing a broom! I would suggest getting one. Also I would suggest dusting of the blinds and ceiling fans. The wifi worked better than expected for being in the mountains. The single unpaved road is a little unnerving but having read the reviews we knew what to expect. I would also like to mention that in the photos of the Orr house you clearly have 5 rocking chairs on the back deck. Which is perfect for our family of five but there are actually only three which one was covered in bird droppings. That was disappointing. All in all we enjoyed our stay!

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

2 Apr 2024

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Holy Highway Noise!

First off the cabin is very nice and comfortable and had everything we needed, including a gas grill with 2 propane tanks handy. The view of the river from the deck and grounds is beautiful. This is a secluded cabin in only the sense that you will have to traverse a roughed-in one way mountain rd. This was no issue for our 4WD Subaru and we only encountered 3 other vehicle's on our 6 night stay, luckily we encountered them near a passable area otherwise one of us would have to reverse down a steep narrow rd. Once you reached this beautiful cabin you think you have made it to peace and serenity... until you realize the main highway that runs through the town is just a stones throw away across the river and drowns out any peace and quiet you are seeking. Unfortunately i had already booked a nonrefundable stay before reading the others comments about this issue, so if you are reading this, think twice about whether this will bother you or not. Its not so loud it will keep you up in your bedroom, but is loud enough to drown out the babbling river noise all day and night. I came up from the very busy Tampa FL area and hear less road traffic. This was a huge disappointment and although a beautiful cabin and view. We will not return. Also, towels smelled terrible, had to rewash multiple times and there was pet hair on all the comforters. We tossed them off the beds and used the provided clean sheets and throws. Everything else was sparkling clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

17 Oct 2025

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

Everything as advertised.... veiw of the river on the back pirch was awesome

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

8 Sept 2025

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

Very nice place

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Spring B.

17 Aug 2025

Beautiful Home

The Orr House was so clean and comfortable. The setting is beautiful and peaceful. We would like to visit again when in the area.

8/10 Good

Meg C.

10 Aug 2025

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

We had a nice stay. The views were beautiful and the Tuck was awesome as always. The house was what we expected from the pictures. I had read the reviews about the road but it was more challenging than we had anticipated. We enjoyed meeting the neighbor and of course the neighborhood dog. She was very sweet and very friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

5 Aug 2025

Amazing cabin on the water

Such a great place. It's a drive back and I highly recommend an SUV to get there, but just stunning cabin and grounds to spend a very quiet retreat.

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10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

30 June 2025

sweet spot on the river

amazing views and a great spot for kids to play in the water

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10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

17 June 2025

River Fun -June 2025

We had a great time at this cabin. It is close to everything, but the road is long to the house so you may want to stop for groceries before you get to the cabin. Bring your fishing gear and a float or tube. This property is right on the river so it adds endless fun to your stay.

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10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

14 June 2025

River sounds are calming

Loved the river view and fishing. It was great to be able to drop at the bridge and tubing down took about an hour. Spent almost 2 weeks there and was not ready to go home.

10/10 Excellent

Jan N.

1 June 2025

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

Love this place

The best! This is our second time there and we will continue to return. This place is always clean, very relaxing, and the sweetest neighbor dog. We love it!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Loft

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing

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About the area

Sylva

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brandy N.

Great get away.

Brandy N.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Great getaway

Elizabeth R.

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

The view of the river was very nice. The cabin was comfortable and very nice.

Charles F.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Kathy B.

8/10 Good

Al G.

Polar express

Al G.

6/10 Okay

Cindy H.

House Great just getting there on one lane rd straight up straight down

Cindy H.

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Fishing retreat

William S.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan J.

Fantastic!

Jonathan J.

4/10 Poor

Shirley C.

Too cold for comfort

Shirley C.

10/10 Excellent