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10/10 Excellent
Justin H.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Serene stay!
Justin H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Entire home
Cozy, Peaceful Hideout, Sauna, Hiking, and Great Food!
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Kitchen
- Air-conditioning
- Firepit
- Balcony
Explore the area
Sylva, NC
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam EntrancePlace, Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance9 min drive
- Barber Orchard FruitstandPlace, Barber Orchard Fruitstand12 min drive
- Tuckasegee RiverPlace, Tuckasegee River16 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Cozy, Peaceful Hideout, Sauna, Hiking, and Great Food!
Escape to a serene and secluded experience at Whisper Woods. `The Locust` is equipped with a huge deck and sauna! Thoughtfully designed, luxurious glamping experience with hotel amenities.
◆ Huge deck
◆ Barrel Sauna
◆ Outdoor fire pit under the trees and stars
◆ Cozy electric fireplace inside
◆ Kitchen equipped with a mini refrigerator, cooktop, and microwave for quick meals
Nestled between the cute towns of Waynesville and Sylva and just minutes from many hikes and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Cherokee entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Park is also only 35 minutes away and Asheville is within 45. Furthermore, our road is called Quiet Forest Lane for a reason! It is so serene.
◆ Comfy King Bed (memory foam)!
◆ Pull out full sofa for extra sleeping space
◆ You will love soaking and unwinding in the bathtub (no shower)
◆ Wi-Fi (can be a little spotty for things like Zoom meetings)
You will have full access to the entire tiny home during your stay.
Please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to assist you with anything you may need!
Please be mindful that the driveway is gravel, reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about that!
This is a pet friendly property, we do charge a pet fee. You`ll see this upon booking! Reach out with any questions.
◆ Huge deck
◆ Barrel Sauna
◆ Outdoor fire pit under the trees and stars
◆ Cozy electric fireplace inside
◆ Kitchen equipped with a mini refrigerator, cooktop, and microwave for quick meals
Nestled between the cute towns of Waynesville and Sylva and just minutes from many hikes and the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Cherokee entrance to the Smoky Mountain National Park is also only 35 minutes away and Asheville is within 45. Furthermore, our road is called Quiet Forest Lane for a reason! It is so serene.
◆ Comfy King Bed (memory foam)!
◆ Pull out full sofa for extra sleeping space
◆ You will love soaking and unwinding in the bathtub (no shower)
◆ Wi-Fi (can be a little spotty for things like Zoom meetings)
You will have full access to the entire tiny home during your stay.
Please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to assist you with anything you may need!
Please be mindful that the driveway is gravel, reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns about that!
This is a pet friendly property, we do charge a pet fee. You`ll see this upon booking! Reach out with any questions.
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About the area
Sylva
Sylva is home to Cozy, Peaceful Hideout, Sauna, Hiking, and Great Food!. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance, while Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center.
Sylva, NC
What's nearby
- Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
- Barber Orchard Fruitstand - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
- Country Side Bowling Lanes - 14 min drive - 15.2 km
- Jackson County Historic Courthouse - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
- Tuckasegee River - 16 min drive - 20.1 km
Getting around
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min drive
- El Patron - 16 min drive
- Starbucks - 16 min drive
- Jack The Dipper - 13 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 16 min drive
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa C.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hideaway
Great eclectic property! Perfect for a retreat in the woods.
Lisa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marcus M.
17 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WCU Family Weekend
Cute property!
Marcus M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Thank you, Marcus! We're so glad you liked it. Hope to host you again! 😊
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tripp K.
30 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Beautiful place
Tripp K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brittany W.
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy!
This was a great stay. It is on top of a huge hill, so I recommend bringing a truck or SUV.
Brittany W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joshua R.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick get away
Nice
Joshua R.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy S.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cool place!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Locust. The property was better than described. When we pulled up we were more than surprised to see a sauna that wasn’t yet on the listing. The house was great. Plenty of room for both of us and our two dogs. We enjoyed sitting outside in the hammocks both during the day and at night to check out the stars. French press coffee is the way to go(If you were wondering)! We ran into Jonathon, one of the managers, who was working on one of the other properties and he was so nice to talk to and went out of his way to make certain that we had the best stay! Such a wonderful person to meet. Go! You won’t be disapointed.
Jeremy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10 Terrible
Debbie S.
16 Jan 2025
Debbie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
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