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Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub

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Outdoor spa tub
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10133.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoyah National Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub

Horseshoe Bend

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Set back on a private, wooded lot, this cozy home surrounds you and your family or travel group with rustic touches and plenty of desirable amenities. This vacation rental features a comfortable living area warmed by a gas fireplace, a compact, though full kitchen, a dining table with seating for five, and a furnished deck with a private, covered hot tub.

What's nearby:
This home, though secluded, is the perfect home base for experiencing the area's many activities and attractions. Horseshoe Bend is located only seven miles from downtown Cherokee, where you'll find the Harrah's Casino for adult gaming and live entertainment. For the ultimate outdoor adventures, visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with its vast network of hiking trails. And just nine miles west, Bryson City is home to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum, and the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians as well as offering easy access to the Tuckasegee River for white-water rafting.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
A Pack-N-Play is provided
This home requires 4WD or AWD. This is a rough dirt road all the way to the home with a steep driveway leading to the home.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub on 12 Jan 2027 start from AU$258, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Tuckasegee River and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Nantahala National Forest. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 43 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great place, great location!

This cabin was everything we needed, it was clean, and just the right location for us. We wanted to explore Cherokee and the GSMNP. It was a very short and beautiful drive to those places. The family loved the hot tub, and communication with the owner was quickly responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Had a great stay. Beds were a little uncomfortable but the view made up for it. The driveway could use some work. 4wd definitely needed which they say. Hot tub was nice to relax in after fishing all day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Great cabin

Amazing cabin set on seemingly your own private mountain, very secluded. A 4x4 is needed and is very fun navigating up there. Loved it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Houston A.

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

Just what we needed

Quiet, tucked away and cozy. Just what was needed for a guys trip
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Ginger F.

Super dusty/hard location

Beautiful area and jacuzzi
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Horseshoe bend

Great place to get away. Very clise to multiple things.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

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

Nice

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Connie M.

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

Place looked beautiful but had bed bugs.

Was really looking forward to our family enjoying the weekend together but had to end the trip less than 12 hrs after it began due to the fact there were bed bugs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2024
We deeply apologize for the unwanted critters you experienced during your stay. Our local staff did offer to professionally treat the home and when not able, attempted to provide many other avenues to rid the home from pests. We regret that these measures were not effective and that this detracted from your vacation experience. Our home has since been treated professionally by pest services. Please know that we did our best to offer the refund and remedy the issues you encountered, and we hope that the refund you received alleviated some of the stress you experienced. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dillon N.

Mountain Getaway

Good house to stay for the weekend. Definitely an older home with a rustic cabin feel in a secluded location. I know it says AWD or 4WD is needed in the description, and that is absolutely correct. I’m not sure anything less would make it up the road to the cabin. I would also strongly advise getting there before dark. All in all a good place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

A beautiful mountain retreat

The house is beautiful and the neighborhood is quite. The approach to the house is a difficult one though and definitely requires 4 wheel drive. We were very grateful that we had it, but it wasn't very obvious on this site that we needed it. All in all, if you can get there, it's a great place and very close to all the places you want to go in the area!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

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

Nice, secluded cabin

My friends and I enjoyed our stay, enjoyed the hot tub, and the comfortable setting. Not a knock on the place at all, since it's right in the listing - but you do need a 4WD vehicle to get up the road to the cabin. They aren't just being cautious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexis

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Beautiful home, but not what was expected

Cob webs all about the house, plug ins loose, fans that didn’t work the house is beautiful don’t get me wrong but the floors were uneven in places and water damage to the bathroom sink in the master bedroom upstairs and it wasn’t as clean as expected to be
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
We're pleased you thought our home was beautiful, but we apologize for any issues that kept you from fully enjoying your stay. We shared your feedback with the local manager and they assured us that they inspected the home and the fans are working as they should. There weren't any loose outlets, but some covers were loose and they were tightened up. The wood flooring in the dining room and primary bedroom has swollen and it will be addressed with the homeowner and repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience this caused and we hope to get the chance to provide an exceptional experience on your next getaway.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy A.

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

Simple but just what we needed

The cabin is perfectly secluded. The road leading to it has some ruts but not too bad. The driveway is a little steep but we all accessed it using sport mode. The cabin isnt fancy like some, but has the neccessities. If you have little ones, you may want to bring a baby gate to keep them from falling down the stairs.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fine stay.

This cabin provided a good place to meet with family over the holiday. The stay could be improved with an adequate number of towels, toilet paper, and paper towels. Also the check out rules require starting a load of laundry but no detergent was supplied.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Nice rustic cabin in the heart of the mountains. Clean and well kept. Perfect location within an hour of most main attractions. It is high in the trees and there is nothing better than rocking or swinging on the front porch! It is not a "glitz and glamour" type of cabin, but it is truly a perfect mountain escape from the hustle and bustle. Loved it.
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh S.

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

As advertised

This is the second time we have stayed here as a group and the house itself is great. 10 guys on a fishing trip and it has plenty of space. Communication with the company that now owns the property was lacking. tried getting in touch twice in the days before and no responses.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2024
Hi, Josh, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We are sorry to hear you had concerns during your stay and that you had difficulties reaching our team. Please know that we are experiencing a higher than normal call and email volume at this time. We are currently working on adding additional staff to better assist our guests as quickly and efficiently as possible. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karen G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Cleanliness of house left a lot to be desired. Live wasps in lamps, dishes and flatware had dried food on them, front steps and deck had slick spots from where water was dripping and had caused bacteria, water pressure was poor so you couldn’t use any of the bathrooms at the same time nor run the dishwasher, commode upstairs was filthy, shower upstairs was clogged with hair in the drain and the commode was clogged, smoke detector needed battery and beeped the entire stay, kitchen table was so dirty and sticky the dishes and napkins stuck to it, there was sand in the bed upstairs, yellow insulation blew out the vent in the downstairs bathroom every time the unit kicked on, maintenance was needed on the porch and deck, solar lights at front porch and on deck didn’t work and several were busted, clock didn’t work, ETC. Great location, easy checkin but DESPERATELY NEEDS CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Quit little house, Close to the casino

The house is difficult to find on google maps because the dirt road up the mountain doesn’t register. Really close to food, grocery stores and the casino. Everything is under 10 minutes. The hot tub is nice and beds are comfy. The bottom bunk bed was broken so thankfully we didn’t have a 6th person. All in all I would stay at the house again, but maybe not my first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Nice Family-Friendly Getaway

This cabin was perfect for our group of 4 adults and 5 kids. The kitchen is well-stocked with pots, pans, and utensils, and the beds were comfortable. The hot tub was great for relaxing in the evenings. The surroundings are so peaceful.... we particularly enjoyed the mountain views, fresh air, and waking up to the sounds of nature. The cabin is secluded, but just a short drive from Cherokee and the GSM National Park. Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend! Things to know: The driveway is STEEP (but this was clearly explained in the listing), and is extra difficult when it's muddy. Also, you may want to bring extra necessities such as paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, etc if staying more than a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Emily D.

It's an old cabin in the woods

The hot tub was indeed HOT and was the best feature of this rental. This is a great place if your main goal is to be secluded. Be super aware that 4 wheel drive is essential to access this property; the road it is on is in very rough shape and the last turn up into the driveway is so steep that you can't really see where you are going on the way in or the way out. Due to the steepness and extremely rough road, there is no way to back into the drive. I was able to make an 8 point turn in my F150 in order to face out when I was leaving; otherwise I would've needed to back out at least 300' on rough and unmaintained road. I was in town for work and the cabin served as a place to sleep; for that it was good enough. It did have the mildew smell that many of these old vacation rentals seem to have. The AC was blasting and definitely worked to keep the place cool and low humidity. The ceiling fan in the upstairs bedroom could not be run without the light on, which was a minor inconvenience. The kitchen is small but seemed well enough provisioned with cookware and basic spices. I probably wouldn't stay here again due to the blood pressure raising qualities of the road, but the place does have it's charm and potential. There are taxidermied animals and animal parts on the walls, for those who may or may not be into that sort of thing.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Hello Emily, thank you for your detailed feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the hot tub and appreciated the seclusion. We understand the road access can be a challenge and will make sure future guests are well-informed. Your notes on the cabin’s features and quirks are appreciated. We appreciate your input and hope to host you again for an improved experience in the future!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Carl M.

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

Disaster

We did not stay a single night. Luckily I went by myself to check in our first night. Horrific experience is an understatement. GPS has no idea where this place is. It was the middle of the night. After I “luckily” found it I was amazed that the place is even listed on Vrbo and Vacasa! Do y’all even send someone out to see the properties? IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PARK 2 VEHICLES, MUCH LESS 3! THERE IS NO ROOM TO TURN AROUND. WE DID NOT STAY THERE A SINGLE NIGHT. HORRIFIC. I’ve stayed with Vrbo and Vacasa many times. Never have I not stayed where I PAID to stay. We had to get hotel rooms at extra cost and one of our guests just cancelled his trip all together. Inexcusable. Period.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Terri M.

Waste of Money

I arrived at this property excited to relax in the hottub to find out the thing didnt even work. I reported it was promised and update on it so I could get another cabin and never heard a word. I complain again and find that someone is coming to look at it, ON THE DAY IM CHECKING OUT. A week later!!! Layers of dust on the blinds, cobwebs everywhere, and others clothing found around the cabin. Never again!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Thank you for your review, Terry, we sincerely apologize for any disappointment you had in our home. Please know that this is not the typical standard our guests can expect when staying with us, as we strive to provide all guests with spotlessly clean and comfortable homes upon arrival with fully functional amenities. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us, and we will be following up with our team to ensure that all items presented are addressed in a timely manner. We truly appreciate you letting us know that there is area for attention, and apologize again for the negative impact this had on your stay with us. We hope to have the chance to impress you in the future!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michael P.

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

Paid for two nights but only stayed one ! I want half of my money back! Thanks

Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Absolutely Beautiful

Everything was just as posted. The cabin was very clean, cozy, and inviting. The fireplace and hot tub made it so enjoyable. Really appreciated the description stating a need for 4wd. Very tucked away and secluded feeling, yet close to town. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila P.

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

Amazing property

The cabin itself and the property surrounding it is amazing. The seclusion and privacy allowed us to feel at home when were not out touring. However, when we went to check in the cleaning lady was still there. We were about 10 mins early but she said she would not be finished until 4:30. We were due for check in at 4. The cleaning was not gross but could have been better. The floors were sticky and there was dust and spider webs under the beds and on the walls. Spider webs all along the deck. Other than the little slackness of cleaning and maybe suggest some safety gates at the the entrance to all the stair ways( for toddlers) the cabin was a great stay. Our family had a fantastic time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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