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Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit

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Living area
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8242.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Gold City Gem Mine
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit

Mountain Top Tranquility

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Nestled away within over 50 acres of woodland near golf, parks, and museums, this secluded jewel is perfect for families and groups looking to get away to the mountains. Light up the firepit, or enjoy the wide view from the private deck. Peace and quiet come easily here! Two different living areas means that everyone will have space to relax. The downstairs bedroom now includes a twin bed with a pullout trundle, as well as a mini fridge and coffee station. The ping pong table is located downstairs as well. The semi-open full kitchen features a breakfast bar with seating for three guests and plenty of full-size appliances to help you put together delicious meals. You'll love relaxing in the private hot tub after a day of adventure, and you can also cook out on the private gas grill! Enjoy the sounds of the creek from the back deck, surrounded by the deep quiet of the woods.

THINGS TO KNOW
A 4WD/traction recommended year-round.
A 4WD/traction required in winter.
Guests must travel by vehicle to reach this home.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

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
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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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 2.
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Smoking

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Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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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
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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

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Scottish Tartans Musuem and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Ruby City Gems & Minerals, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Gold City Gem Mine - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 21 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Mason Mountain Mine - 23 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine - 23 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪El Charro Mexican Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Smokehouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Gondola’s - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit on 11 May 2026 start from AU$247, 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 Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly home with WiFi, private washer/dryer, grill, hot tub, firepit located?

This family-friendly Sylva holiday home is located in the mountains, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gold City Gem Mine and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Tuckasegee River are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and enjoyable space. Great place to get away and connect with nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great house once you’re there.

This house has everything you need once you get there but the getting there is the hard part. Winding, narrow unpaved mountain road. You need four wheel drive to access the portion leading to the “driveway”. Great outdoor wrap around patio and comfortable furnishings in living room and master bedroom (we only used master as it was just me and my husband). Very spacious set up for more people though. Great set up for our dogs.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
House was clean and stocked well. The hot tub was a winner for my husband. The gas grill had to be lite with a lighter or it wouldnt light. The wrap around porch was nice for the dogs with gates to each end but one had nothing so we had to make shift a barrier for our pets not to escape. The road was narrow, rain ruts and scratched up our GMC 3500 Denali pickup truck from overgrowth of shrubs not being trimmed. We left 3 days early due to weather conditions and uncertainty of the travel back down the mountain. It was TO QUIET FOR US. IT WAS A ERIE QUIET. We only saw 1 bird and one squirrel. We wont be returning.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Kara R.

I would not recommend this house

Until they update the house with linen, fix the dishwasher and dryer, put some more gravel on the road up and clean the trees that can scratch your car. It was definitely not ready for us to check in, but it has potential. I'd say stay away for now until they can update some things.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary R.

Off the beaten path

We loved the house and the location. We also loved the hot tub.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiersten D.

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

Very nice

Nice trip, nice cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeanne C.

Great Getaway

I wasn’t thrilled with the road leading up to the house but once up there found the place to be exactly as described….tranquil and very comfortable. Loved the kitchen and open concept.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Gorgeous views and relaxing stay

This home has amazing views. You are on top of the Mountain so yes the driveway was long and mountainous but we had no issues in our SUV. Clean and comfortable stay. Temps were so much cooler. We had an amazing tranquil stay. If looking for a place to enjoy nature and the quiet this is it.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lyssa L.

lovely home and beautiful views

clean, lots to do in area, very relaxing and quiet get away. we were able to use wifi but didn’t expect lightening speeds. we wanted a quiet place in the mountains and this was it! beds were comfortable. view from hot tub amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Awesome Visit

The location is off the beaten path. The driveway was an adventure but that's what made it cool. The location is about 40 minutes from some of the more major hiking opportunities if that's what you're into. Great space for hanging out, cooking, and enjoying family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Super clean.

My mother traveled with us & she’s an over the top clean freak. She commented on how clean everything was upon entering the cabin. So it was definitely clean. Loved the privacy & enjoyed the Mountain views from the hot tub. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Girls trip

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Would recommend more of a warning about the trail to arrive at location. Otherwise, house and amenities were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery B.

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

Review about my stay

Very nice house. The pictures of the property were accurate. Our stay was very enjoyable with beautiful views. The only downfall about the house is the internet was spotty and you needed to leave the house to make a phone call. The bed in the downstairs bedroom was quite uncomfortable, but overall we would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara H.

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

Private, Relaxing, Peaceful, Super Dog-friendly

This is our first time travelling with our rescue pup (3 year old lab/pit mix) and it was amazing. The house is 100% dog friendly with a gated deck area, a nice dog run, and a large crate already set up for dogs that are crate trained. Our pup enjoyed plenty of time to run around, fetch sticks, and generally exhaust himself hiking around the property with us. Our only quibble is that the gas tanks on the grill were empty and we had been looking forward to grilling a few meals while we were there. But highly recommend this property and we hope to come back again to enjoy it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

L P.

Wonderfully relaxing and fun

We enjoyed our weekend getaway. Went on the great Smokey mountain railway super fun time. Shopped downtown. So many great hole in the wall places to eat. House was clean and spacious. We didn’t have issues with wifi. Able to use phones and laptop but cell service was slow. Which we expect when going to the mountains so not huge deal for us. Will definitely be back
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice property.

Nice property with amazing views. The property was clean with comfortable furnishings. The property is remote but for the privacy the drive was not bad at all( I have had a lot harder, Narrow but not steep). The only reason I don't give a 5 star is there are a couple of thing that could be updated. The TVs( they don't support all Apps, Youtube TV) and the Heating and AC. The heat worked well( not sure about the ac) But there are different types of Propane heaters and baseboard heaters in different rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Anna B.

VERY SECLUDED!

Your description of the driveway is not complete. You need to let folks know parts of the road (one way only) is washed out in places. If you are to come up on another vehicle someone has to back out and there are no turn around places. ONLY for people who want to get away and not leave for the weekend. I will not go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

We had a great time at this location. It was comfortable with many spaces to relax, a great kitch...

We had a great time at this location. It was comfortable with many spaces to relax, a great kitchen, and very comfortable beds. We loved the hot tub - it was isolated but not covered by any tress, which was nice. It did get hot with there being no AC - but it was manageable since it was May. I don't know how it'd be in the dead of summer though. WiFi and cell service worked fine for me. The only time there was an issue was when Netflix was playing on the tv and I was trying to download a show on my iPad. But once I paused Netflix the download worked fine.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Robin M.

Nice Visit

The house was very roomy. We loved the privacy and the porch the best. I do want to say that the driveway is something that needs to be noted. The neighbors that live on the property line have put no trespassing signs up everywhere. These signs make you feel every uncomfortable as you drive the long, narrow driveway! With nowhere to turn around you have to keep driving no matter the level of discomfort. Just keep driving to the top. We will go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine W.

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

Great house, fully stocked, but extremely difficult location, not specified in listing.

You must have a 4x4 to get to this house. It rained all week. The roads are dirt, slippery and the entire ride up to the house is a narrow, one-lane cliff-side road with no turn around spots available. It's very rough, rocky and difficult to find. It's not just the last house on the street, but it's the final house at the top of a high mountain and this should be noted. Cars cannot turn around on property. You must park behind one another and then drive back down backwards if they wish to leave. House was FANTASTIC. But, when we pulled the covers open to deep, the bedding was dirty, not changed. Towels were brown and needed replacing by Vacasa's linen service. I was considering them as management for my upcoming rental but am now reconsidering. We called about the dryer not working on night 1 and never heard back for the entire 10 day stay. If I could rate the owner's property, it's a 10. Vacasa...a 4.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Amber M.

You NEED a 4x4 to get there....all year!

You must have an SUV, truck or high clearance car to get up the mountain path to the house. This is not a typical driveway. It is single vehicle entry/exit with only one place to turn around, if you can even get to it. If it rains, half of the pathway (last leg up) washes away and you have to gun it up the remaining 50 yards or more. We had to switch vehicles and shuttle back and forth into town. If you are coming up and not leaving until checkout, this might be for you, but if you are doing things in town, I would recommend picking a different option, closer to the bottom of the mountain. The house is big and spacious with two full bathrooms and two separate sitting areas but only one has a TV. The cable service did not work in the downstairs bedroom where the kids beds are located. This was an issue for our family. There are plenty of games to keep you entertained during the day and evening but if you need TV to fall asleep, choose another option. No TV in third bedroom only in master and downstairs but it didn't work. Wi-Fi is strong for texting but you can't make calls and it's not strong enough for computers so don't plan on working while you're there. I understand that the point of this rental is to immerse yourself in nature but we were there for WCU graduation and we needed to be able communicate and travel up and back from town without issue. The pathway up damaged our vehicle. The sheets were stained in multiple bedrooms. The hot tub was great and the kitchen was large and spacious. We enjoyed cooking as a family and playing games. Overall, the house is nice but getting to it was extremely difficult and because of the initial issues we experienced, I would not recommend this unit. Customer service was helpful and I received a timely response after reaching out for help.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

Mountain top excursion

This house was perfect for me and my 4 teenagers. The teens needed their own space and had a blast playing ping-pong and cards every night. The house was nice and clean and the kitchen was well stocked, so we could cook dinner every night. The deck around the house was very spacious and we used the hot tub every night. The weather was perfect in the mornings (even in August) for a walk down the mountain road and back up (which is a real challenge). The drive up the mountain is an adventure and I'm grateful to have read the other reviews about "keep going" to the top. We would plan 1 trip a day, so we would only go up and down once per day and back before it was dark out. But it's a beautiful location, lots of space and we enjoyed every minute. Be sure to read the other reviews about the drive up/ parking. There was a new hammock installed, but sadly, the posts were not dug deep enough and fell over when my daughter sat in it (needs to be fixed). There were enough towels for us for showering but recommend packing extras for water sports/ swimming/ waterfalls/ tubing. There were new gates built on the ends of the deck, guessing they will also add one to the staircase, which will be SO helpful for families with younger children and for pets. There was no central A/C, but the window units in the bedrooms and one in the living room was plenty and kept everyone cool. It was fun being so high up and isolated, the kids enjoyed being able to explore the woods and I (mom) was not worried about anyone just driving by. The wifi worked well (password is lowercase) for kids to use their phones but was slow for laptop/ computer use (no working on vacation). If you enjoy a slightly adventurous drive, looking for a space to get away but large enough for your family- I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Ashley T.

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

Horrible communication, refusing a refund, ants, no Wi-Fi or cell service, never called back.

We arrived on Sunday at check in. We had trouble with the key box, went to call and realized there was no cell service, I went to connect to the WiFi and the WiFi was down. We reset the router and did all the troubleshooting, it still said “no service”. I would have called the internet company but there was also no land line. We drove to the grocery store called the rental company from the parking lot. The representative at Vacasa (you have to call the 800 number for any assistance, they have no local contact information) said someone would be there soon to help us. I told him we weren’t there because I had to leave to make the call. I said if he gave us 30mins we would be back. Our dogs were inside so I didn’t want someone walking in. He said he would make a note to have them give us 30 mins to get back. We waited all night, we didn’t leave in case someone came and nobody ever showed. Monday morning we called again. We explained we were here for a work trip and needed to have some kind of internet connection (even if it is slow) or ability to use a phone. Even in the case of an emergency we didn’t like the idea that we had absolutely no way to make any emergency call. I also said we would move to a new spot if this one can’t get internet restored today. The rep said we would be contacted by a local manager in the next 30 mins. We sat in town waiting for a call because I knew I wouldn’t have service at the rental. Nobody ever called us back again. Also on Monday morning we woke up to ants all over our food on the kitchen island. Then someone else’s dog was sitting on our porch making our dogs go crazy. We had to move furniture to keep the dog off the porch and away from coming up to the windows by our dogs. Monday afternoon after no call back, we called the rep and said we were leaving Tuesday because this was just not working and the communication is just too hard trying to fix all this. They said no problem, that we will probably be refunded the whole stay or from the time we left on. We called Tuesday and let them know right when we left. After that we got a text that someone needed to be there Tuesday from 2-5pm for a technician to come out. I responded that we had left already. No response until Thursday when they left a voicemail that said they denied our refund and we would have to pay the full amount. This whole experience has been horrible and ruined our trip. Save yourself the headache, don’t stay here.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Juan F D.

Almost perfect!!!

We loved the hot tub, bbq grill and spacious areas around the house to spend the time with your friends and relatives. Could be better: - WiFi connection is the worst amenity - The master bedroom mattress is extremely soft and that makes me feel uncomfortable. To future tenants: - Try to get there before dusk. Google Maps tells you arrived in some point just before the last "invisible" U-Turn. - I think the 4x4 is not a MUST, but you could need a high profile car like a SUV, your sedan could be hurt.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cris S.

Amazing stay!

House was amazing, the whole place is beautiful! Super clean, beds were very comfortable, internet made our phones usable. Plenty of room for everyone too! Definitely an unbeatable mountain getaway! Will definitely be back.

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