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Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

Riverside cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Harris Regional Hospital
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

River Romance

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Set on almost a half-acre, this stilted river cottage is the perfect getaway! Just a few feet from the Tuckasegee River but also close to town, this retreat is perfect for groups looking to get a real sense of the mountain atmosphere. Walk just a half-mile into Dillsboro to shop, dine, or canoe the river. Trails also fill the area for hiking and exploring the surrounding mountains.

The thoughtful orientation of this modest-sized cabin keeps the river-song in your ears and heart. Guests can use the hot tub on the front deck, the outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood), and the covered picnic shelter. Inside, you'll find a compact, but full kitchen as well as a main bedroom with a large TV with surround sound speakers.

This home also includes central heating and air-conditioning.

Things to know

Cell and GPS services are limited in this area

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

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

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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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

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oaks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Side Bowling Lanes and Sequoyah National Golf Club. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 25 min drive - 28.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lulu's On Main - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mad Batter Food & Film - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Balsam Falls Eatery - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Oaks Gallery and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 110 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 110 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 110 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 110 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 110 reviews

Reviews

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2/10 Terrible

Jennifer N.

Good location

Good location
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10/10 Excellent

Moulton L.

Perfectly situated on the river and near town!

Quiet, private, killer deck on the river, comfy and clean!! Looks just like the pictures online. We will be back soon!
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6/10 Okay

James ..

Old house with great river access

This house is old, and it feels it: creaky, drafty, and tight fits throughout (bigger folks will NOT enjoy the toilet). Access to the river, the view from the upper deck, and the quiet area made the house issues more bearable, but we will not be back.
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10/10 Excellent

David T.

Great cabin on the Tuckasegee!

Location, location, location. This is a perfect location! It's close to everything you need and if you like trout fishing, you're able to catch them in the backyard. Will be a yearly visit now that we found the perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., Roswell, GA

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

Cute river cabin

The cabin is quaint and peaceful. Great location near Dillsboro/Sylva with easy access to Cullowhee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennifer N.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Gross hot tub and beds

We booked this cabin because of the hot tub, when we arrived the hot tub was on, however the water smelled like mildew and there was a nasty film on top of the water. We called twice about it and were told that they would have have someone come out to check the PH and possibly add chemicals, no one came. So we were unable to use. The beds had stains and the pillows were so flat and gross; we went a bought some from the local store and then just left them there for the next renters. Cabin had a smell as if there might have been water damage at some point. We left a day early and got a hotel room. Not the bear experience .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

hannah

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

janky

old is ok, but the ceilings were sagging and carpet in the bedroom was not vaccumed and need to be, the towles smelled bad and there as an old blood stain on the bedsheets. the hot tub was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Me and the family had a great time here. It was a good location. Clean. The only issue we had was...

Me and the family had a great time here. It was a good location. Clean. The only issue we had was there was no a/c the whole stay we had. We called the management the first night to have someone come out and fix it. No one showed until the day of leaving. It was 85 in the house the whole stay. We was not comfortable. But other than that we enjoyed our stay!
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10/10 Excellent

william m.

Very peaceful

We ended up at River Romance due to water issues with the original booking I placed. So glad that I ended up choosing River romance for the secondary location! Ended up being more of the setting we were looking for. The home was comfortable with a great view, as well as the convenience of being riverfront. There weren't any issues beyond the drier being out of service. Would definitely consider returning during the summer.

6/10 Okay

Angela H.

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

River Romance

The cabin itself is nice but there was a terrible smell coming in through the ac or water sources. It smells like poop! Also, the grass was not cut around the property before we came. It was high with weeds and a little unpleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

David C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

This was a disappointing property. The location is fantastic. It sits right on the Tuckasegee River and is lovely. The deck and hot tub face the river, which is nice. The outdoor picnic shed is right alongside the river and the grill worked great.The cabin itself is old and shows both its age and lack of maintenance. The carpet in the bedroom was dirty. The bedroom ceiling needs work as it seems to have been crudely patched. Drawers were missing in the kitchen. The television in the main room did not work. These are just a few of the more notable things. Everything inside shows its age. Just suffers from a lack of care and attention.Overall this property wastes a lot of potential. Would not stay here again without significant repairs and updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rudi S.

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

Find a different place

The moment we walked into this cabin we were hit with a strong mold & animal smell. Our eyes were itchy almost immediately. We turned on the HVAC to try and refresh the air but after 30 mins it only made it worse. We were not able to stay inside the cabin at all. We called vacasa and they tried to help us find a new place. We enedup having to find a hotel for our stay as there is no way it would be safe to stay in this cabin. I have no idea how it is getting all these high reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin was very clean and the creek was so peaceful! The only thing I would suggest is to trim down the brush at the driveway so it would be easier to see oncoming traffic when pulling out of the property. Other than that, it was an awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found our stay to be prefect! Everything was better than expected! We came just wanting a quiet getaway in nature... and left with some of the best memories I've ever made.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Netty B.

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

River Romance Cabin

Loved our stay here. Perfect location on the river. Cabin and hot tub clean. Communicated minor issues that needed to be fixed with company so they could be fixed for the next people. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Greg N.

Great get away!!!

We loved the location of the cabin. The covered porch on the back was great. The covered shelter by the river was also very nice. We also enjoyed a fire each night and the steps down to the river was wonderful.
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6/10 Okay

Jacob V.

Good for outdoor space, don't get your hopes up on anything else.

Grill is great, no toaster, hot tub was not clean and was gross. Oven does not work except for broil, so if you plan to bake something think again. The outside space was excellent. Great outdoor area, good coverage from the rain, nice lighting, nice rocking chairs. Dead bugs were laying around, lots of ants in the kitchen when we walked in and throughout the trip. Going on a fishing trip? Perfect. Wanting 'River Romance'? Think again.

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Trout fishing trip

Great trip for my husband, my son, and I. Cabin was perfect in both size and location for us to trout fish all day, every day from the yard. Truly enjoyed it. The best part was the location of the cabin and that it was right on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robbie W.

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

Wonderful

Excellent location, excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sherry H.

Peaceful

House sits on Beautifu House has beautiful river front with large deck and hot tub.Very quiet and peaceful

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

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

River time

Went to relax and rest found this on the river, on the porch in the rocking chairs, watching the fish, birds, wishing I had brought my fishing pole maybe next time..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joannah H.

The view

My family love this area. The view and how peaceful the place is awesome. Recommend to bring a fan because it gets hot time to time. Definitely planning to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Wonderful location

This is our 2nd stay at this home. The location on the river is amazing. The last time we we there it was spring. Although the fishing was better in spring we really enjoyed being able to swim to cool off. My husband actually fished while standing in the river. The inside of the house was clean. However, the porch area where we mostly hung out was a bit dusty with pollen and spider webs. I wiped everything down so we could enjoy it more. The bed was comfy and clean. I was looking for an extra flat sheet to put on the couch. However, the 2nd bedroom bed only had fitted sheets on it. We grilled outside, while the grill was small the propane was full and was fine for our needs. The driveway is a little tough getting in and out of. However, the location makes it all worth while. We enjoyed our stay and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Delores M.

Cozy and private

We loved the location. Loved sitting on the deck right on the river. Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice cabin

Nice older cabin. Location was good. The cabin is not stocked well. Be sure to ask if it has what you might need or just bring everything you may need to have. If you enjoy fishing, you will like this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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