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Waterfront cabin - quick/easy access to surrounding areas

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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In the backyard by the river!
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Kayaking behind cabin

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront cabin - quick/easy access to surrounding areas

Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished, 2 bedroom/1 bath cabin on the river. Both bedrooms have a queen size bed with 800 thread count sheets . Nearby are hiking trails,numerous beautiful waterfalls ,a casino, great places to eat and shop, Great Smokey Mountain Railroad and whitewater rafting. Or if you prefer just stay at the cabin and go fishing. Spend a relaxing evening in,build a fire in the fire pit by the river, barbecue, or just read a book by the river or in your bedroom to enjoy the soothing sound of the water. The living room is furnished with brand new sofa, bench and chair. The kitchen is perfect for dining as it is equipped with new everything (fridge, electric burners, microwave, toaster oven, cabinets, basic utensils and cookware) etc. Bryson City is just 5 miles and Cherokee 4 miles.

Also includes towels, bedding, WiFi, cable, heating/AC and there are a few fishing poles you can use.

Location is convenient for day trips through the Great Smokey Mountains, to Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Asheville. Nearby areas to hike and enjoy nature. The central location of this property to so many cities, parks, waterfalls, etc., really is one of the most appreciated factors for our guests. See below for some example itineraries.

*Our guests recommend a day trip to go to various waterfalls and parks. In this order they visited: Tallulah Gorge State Park - deepest gorge this side of the Mississippi with a suspension bridge over the gorge/river for those brave enough to make the trip down the steps (more accessible view points throughout Tallulah Gorge State Park), then over to Isaqueena Falls- if you're brave you can also venture into Stumphouse Tunnel in the same area. By 1859, the State of South Carolina had spent over a million dollars on the tunnel and refused to spend any more on the project, therefore the tunnel work was abandoned. The tunnel had been excavated to a length of 1,617 feet of the planned 5,863 total feet. From there they turned back toward home and stopped at Dry Falls, a roaring waterfall which has a path you can walk behind the falls. Some pictures from these locations included to give an idea of local attractions to visit.

Guests have also recommended spending a day traveling through the Great Smokey Mountain and exit directly into Gatlinburg, Tennessee which they described as one of the most fun tourists towns they've visited with many attractions for all interests (they particularly enjoyed Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies) and fun specialty shops and restaurants on their main street. Also if you need a place for a couple extra people, the bottom cabin sleeps 2 VRBO #2471341

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 19
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Can't have a lot of people.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Can't have a lot of people.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this cabin is on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 7 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 11 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Viejo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront cabin - quick/easy access to surrounding areas pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront cabin - quick/easy access to surrounding areas?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront cabin - quick/easy access to surrounding areas?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront cabin - quick/easy access to surrounding areas?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront cabin - quick/easy access to surrounding areas located?

This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Indian Creek Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 215 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 215 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 215 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 215 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 215 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Herman F.

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

Great Location

Very clean and location was greag
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Peace of mind

All in One summary. Relaxing and enjoying the river flowing in the backyard
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Long Weekend Stay

Our stay couldn't have been better. The property is very convenient to both Bryson City and Cherokee. The rooms were very clean and the beds comfortable. We will definitely return when we visit the area in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D., Smithfield, VA

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

mountain cabin

enjoyed our stay at the cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Just what we needed!

Perfect location for our trip to Cherokee, Bryson City and the Smokies. Centrally located and easy to access. The river in the back yard created a beautiful setting! Wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Homer E.

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

We had a relaxing time and enjoying river in the backyard.

The place was clean and the view was very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Connie M.

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

Nice getaway

We enjoyed our stay here. River view was nice. Great instructions on refigerator upon arrival. Thank you for a good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shannon H.

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

Perfect spot between Bryson City and Cherokee

Loved everything about the property except the floors could use a good mopping. Kind of sticky. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan F.

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

Great

Fun
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

River cabin

It was great place on the river well stocked and owners right there for any need we had and cabin all flat so great for handicapped husband Also greet price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location, accommodations need some work.

The beds definitely need replacing, theywith sharing sink and you get stuck in a whole. I was under the impression that the deck was directly off the unit, i was wrong. Its a shared deck with the middle floor unit. I didn't realize we were going to be in the third floor unit. I was not comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Penny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Motorcycle trip 2022

The inside was very nice but to get to the water you had to walk past the owners deck and bottom floor apartment ,BUT the grass was so tall to walk thru and the goose poop was terrible
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

More than expected

The owner has nice extras, such as spices in the cupboard, condiments in the fridge and coffee grounds in the cupboard.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian O.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not the whole house

This is just an upstairs apartment. Not the whole house. Listing doesn’t say anything about owner living in the basement. Reasonably clean. But not great. Front door wouldn’t latch, you have to use the deadbolt to keep it closed securely. Nice view off the deck, but it’s not at your apartment, it’s off the owners house that lives under. There is no washer and dryer. I suspect they expect you to use theirs which seemed too weird to ask about. All that being said, it was a comfortable place with a soft bed in a location that had easy access to nearby points of interest.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN K., Advance NC

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

Perfect Family Weekend

We came up to visit our daughter for Family Weekend at Western Carolina. Our son and his girlfriend joined us. The cabin was perfect and the location couldn't be beat. It was just far enough away for some peace and quiet but close enough to be convenient to everything. The furnishings in the cabin were very comfortable, especially the beds. Everything was so clean. My one complaint that my son and I have.... there is only one mirror in the place. I say this because it delayed our activities as the women took forever getting ready having to share the mirror in the bathroom. Maybe an extra mirror in a bedroom to help expedite the primping process!?!? :-) Anyway, river area was awesome. Deck was great. Very pleased with our entire visit. Looking forward to coming back!! We suggest a visit to Kostas in Dillsboro and O'Malley's in Sylva. At O'Malley's make sure you get a drink from Abby at the bar!! She is amazing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely property convenient to the casino which was my goal
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donna N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The check-in was great. The cleaniess was excellent. There was no stove and the overall accomidations was small. Too close to the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very clean and cozy. Best of all fishing was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen F.

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

Relaxing

Listening to the water at night and first thing in the morning was relaxing. Perfect location to just about anything. We went to the casino, tubed down the river zip lined at nantahala, hiked in Cherokee, visited a brewery in Sylvia and shopped in Bryson City all within a 30 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara M.

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

Whittier nc trrip

Pictures on line looked as if you could see river from room, that wasn’t the case. I asked about refund due to leaving one day early. Host never responded. I don’t recommend, a safety hazard if you go to the River, poor steps and walk area
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric w.

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

Guy Get-together

Small and close to the road with no Roku or way to stream movies but place is clean, has ample cooking ware. It was too cool for us to take advantage of the deck but the deck looked nice with a great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Perfect Location

Very clean upstairs apartment of a cabin right next to a river. The bed was comfortable and it was the just the right amount of room for me and my husband. Easy walk to the water and deck access. This location is right in the middle of bryson city and cherokee. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen B.

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

K Bright

Very clean property. Should have disclosed that it’s more like an apartment or at least should have disclosed that it’s a shared balcony with owner on the river. I also didn’t expect it to be on a busy street. Kind of noisy. Not too private but otherwise cute place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Clean great location

Close to everything. Beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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