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Cozy Lil’ Cabin.

Family-friendly holiday home in Sylva

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Cozy Lil' cabin
Cozy Lil’ cabin
Handicap ramp into house.
Stairs to front porch
Parking area, handicap ramp and front porch steps

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tuckasegee River
  • Place, Southwestern Community College
  • Place, Western Carolina University

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1st floor bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy Lil’ Cabin.

Very Clean, charming, open concept type cabin located in the Great Smokey mountains in the town of Sylva, NC. The Lil’ Cabin is fairly new to rentals with rafting/fly fishing/hiking/restaurants/breweries all nearby. Located 10 min from Dillsboro and downtown Sylva, 20 min from Western Carolina University, 25 min from Harrah’s casino in Cherokee, 20 min from Franklin and 1 hr from Asheville.. Note: we have a newly paved road and parking area - No more gravel!!!

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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: 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

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 deadlock

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in the mountains. Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 22 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 27 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 39 min drive - 35.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Cullowhee Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rodgers Brothers - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lil’ Cabin. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lil’ Cabin.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lil’ Cabin.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lil’ Cabin. located?

This family-friendly Sylva holiday home is located in the mountains, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Oaks Gallery and Tuckasegee River. Gold City Gem Mine and Southwestern Community College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying here. Awesome place. Clean quiet comfortable. Ive stayed a a dozen or so vrbo for vaca and this is by far the best place i have stayed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Missy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the cabin was absolutely wonderful! The host’s attention to detail was fabulous- everything was so well thought out and welcoming. We especially loved the delicious basket of goodies waiting for us when we arrived! The cabin itself was perfect: beautifully decorated, spotless, and cozy. Its convenient location made it easy to explore the area, yet it still felt peaceful and private. We couldn’t have asked for a better stay! Looking forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin h.

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

A Fabulous Stay!!

Once again EVERYTHING was perfect! Vickie and Eric go above and beyond to make staying here such a warm and welcoming experience! I cannot say enough great things about this cabin. Our second time here and we WILL be back. Great hosts, great cabin, great location! What more could you ask for?
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L., South Carolina

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

Another wonderful stay!

Perfect for our family of 3.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Cozy Little Cabin

This is our second trip to the Cozy Little Cabin. We love this sweet place. So very clean & perfectly decorated! Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Waterfall trip

Relaxing, great location, great hospitality and adorable cabin! Loved the fire pit area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Cozy Lil Cabin was perfect!

The Cozy Lil Cabin was the perfect place for our stay in NC to visit family nearby. The cabin is adorable, clean, comfortable and well-appointed. The hosts are helpful and have thought of everything that a guest may need! We loved every minute of our stay and we will definitely be back! Thank you Vickie and Eric!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Cutest cabin!

We loved this cozy cabin! All the little details made us feel right at home. Vickie was very thorough with all the instructions and our welcome basket was such a nice touch. We will definitely recommend and maybe even stay again if we’re in the same area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary t.

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

Cozy Lil' Cabin

Very comfortable and rustic. The details of their hospitality are endless. Thx Vickie and Eric
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne K.

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

Fantastic rental cabin!

Our stay at Vickie & Eric's cabin was amazing - clean, organized, cute, and well-stocked! You can tell that a lot of thought, planning, and time went into creating this rental cabin. It was perfect for my husband and I, and our adult son stopped in for a night too! The welcome basket was a sweet addition as well. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lynn L., South Carolina

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

Impromptu Trip

Absolutely wonderful! Eric and Vickie are wonderful host. They allowed us to book at the very last minute. Eric went above and beyond coming by to clear snow off the porch, ramp and making sure the drive was clear for us to travel. The cabin was perfect as always! One of our favorite spots when we come to visit our daughter.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Cozy, comfortable cabin in a beautiful setting

We loved our stay at this cabin. The owners have made it so very cozy and welcoming - so many great details for guests like the fire pit and smore makings, brochures about the area, everything you need in the kitchen, etc. We will probably stay here again when we're in the area! Great location. This is not meant as a negative at all, but I do want to note for future guests that if you're a light sleeper, you might want to bring a white noise speaker or something because the cabin does make some creaking noises, especially if someone is staying upstairs. Just the nature of wood cabins really, but my husband is a light sleeper and needed white noise to help him sleep. Beds and living room furniture were extremely comfortable. Great front porch for enjoying the scenery and the sound of the little creek across the street. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

kenneth r.

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

Wonderful location!

Vickie and Eric have put together a wonderful retreat! The thoughtfulness that went into this cabin is without peer! Having had a vacation rental ourselves, we look at everything with a critical eye. The cabin is spectacularly clean! Quality furnishings and bedding. Very well stocked kitchen. The decor fits perfectly with the home. The IR grill was used extensively. The only drawback to this cabin is that my wife and I are not there more often! Perfectly located with Dillsboro, Franklin, Bryson City, Sylva and Cherokee within easy driving distance. Plenty of fantastic places to eat as well. To top it off, we had the pleasure to meet Vickie and Eric, you will not meet a more gracious and kind couple. My final thought is that "if its not in that cabin, you dont need it". Make your reservation with confidence.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin with convenient access. Quiet, peaceful and restful stay. Felt welcomed and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

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

Great Getaway

Perfect cabin for our vacation with day trip options close by Beautifully decorated with so much attention to details Would definitely recommend to others
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jan z.

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Heaven

The hosts are excellent. The property is perfect Everything that you need, extremely clean, special touches for guests. Will return for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

WCU Homecoming

Everything was perfect. No detail of this cabin was left undone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter Z.

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

Loved this place

Everything about this house was top notch. Ive rented 6 different places over the last few yrs and this place was by far the best. Very clean. I would without a second thought stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Place!

Wonderful cabin with outstanding décor and personality. Exceptionally clean with everything you need for your stay. Private without being secluded and very easy to get to. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Demery B.

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

Amazing!!!

Vickie and Eric: We wanted to let you know how very much we enjoyed our brief stay at the “cabin”! Excellent accommodations and great location. Thank you for the “TLC” y’all have put into the cabin as it is so apparent. Hope to visit again with my wife. Take care!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Perfect cabin

This was our second stay in this cabin. It was just as perfect this time. It has everything you need for a getaway in this quiet mountain town. Vicki and Eric are the perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda M.

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

Anniversary

We took some time for our Anniversary. Our hosts and cabin were the best. Perfect location and communication with Vickie and Eric. We couldn't be happier with our stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ginger w.

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

Excellent cabin

Wonderful cabin - great hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin h., Wesley Chapel

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

Beautiful and Clean!

I must tell you about Cozy Lil’ cabin as it was spectacular— inside and out. We stay in the mountains about twice a year and their cabin is located in a perfect spot for all things Mountain. It has to be the cleanest, best decorated, and is stocked better than any VRBO we’ve stayed in. And it was decorated for Christmas including Christmas lights and a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Seriously, it seemed like everything was done above and beyond to make our stay as wonderful as it could possibly be (and it was). The kitchen is stocked just like home! The beds are adjustable and the mattresses are super comfortable ( in fact my girlfriend slept in the loft bed and says that will be the next mattress she purchases). Communication with Vickie was responsive and easy. Oh- and another thing- the water pressure was awesome! Thank you Vickie and Eric—we will definitely be returning!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda R.

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

Winter memories

We loved our stay at the cabin! The welcome basket was such a nice treat! The cabin was spotless and had so many extras! I come up twice a year to visit and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Vickie DeStefano 240-273-2215

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My husband, Eric has been coming to these beautiful mountains all his life. We bought the “Cozy Lil’ Cabin” and stayed here every chance we got, visiting from our home in Maryland. We love all there is to do here, from sampling the numerous restaurants and micro breweries in the area to enjoying white water rafting, zip-lining, hiking, fly fishing and taking in the natural beauty of the Great Smoky Mtns. Some of our favorites are visiting Dry Falls, Bust your Butt Falls and Slippery Rock. We decided to build our retirement home nearby in these beautiful Smoky mountains and hope others will enjoy our “Cozy Lil’ Cabin” as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

The Lil’ Cabin has a fully covered front porch with table and chairs as well as 4 rocking chairs with views and relaxing sounds of a nearby trout stream. Lil’ Cabin is easily accessible by vehicle and has ample parking. Cabin has stairs and/or handicap ramp for ease of entry into home. Once inside, enjoy a fully equipped kitchen with an open floor concept. * We've just added a guest pantry (next to the kitchen) for your convenience.* There is Direct TV in the living room as well as both bedrooms and has a convenient stacked washer and dryer. There is a bdrm with a queen bed and full bath on 1st floor with access to kitchen and living room (for those with issues with stairs) and a loft bdrm with queen bed and full bath on the 2nd floor. *We've added a gas log fireplace in the living room.*
Enjoy a gas bar-b-que on site as well as a fire pit area that has lights that automatically come on at dark and go off automatically after a few hours (wood and fire starter provided). Relax on the large covered front porch with a cold drink (courtesy of the rustic cooler on front porch) or take in a game of “ring toss” located there. Lock boxes are located at the front as well as the back door - same combination. This cabin is quiet, comfortable and well furnished to ensure a relaxing visit. Owners are nearby and readily available to assist with any questions you may have.

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