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PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Calm & peaceful Oconoluftee River.
Breathtaking view as your journey down the driveway
Parking area
View from the front porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
  • Place, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!

This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home is located on the Oconaluftee River. Kayaking and Canoeing are easy ways to access the river. Be sure to bring a fishing pole! No boat trailers or large motorized boats! If you're not wanting to fish, just jump in for a swim. Maybe you will just want to sit by the river and read a book or just watch the Canadian Geese and Otters playing around. Elk has been seen on the driveway and around the river.
Plans to visit Smoky Mountain Railroad? This house is about 10-15 minutes from SMR.
Cherokee Harrah's Casino is 10 minutes from the house. ( Depending on the traffic).
There are 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in the home. A master suite with a queen bed & private master bathroom, two other bedrooms both with queen beds. There is also a main bathroom as well. Cable TV is provided in the living room. The kitchen is supplied with a microwave, toaster, stove/oven, refrigerator, coffee pot & dishwasher. Wifi is also available at the house!
All linens are provided along with dishes, cookware, tissue paper and utensils.


NO pets allowed due to the owner and guests having pet allergies.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
No food or drinks in livingroom or bedrooms.
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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
No garbage is to be left inside or outside of property upon departure. A 200.00 fee will be charged is trash is left.
Children of all ages are welcomed!
Please do not have drinks or food in the livingroom or bedrooms!

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

Cherokee

Located in Cherokee, this holiday home 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. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 9 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Tuckasegee River and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Oconaluftee Islands Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 292 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

randi s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and a nice place very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. When we walked in we quickly felt at home. Beds comfy, porch over looking river great, owner was the perfect hostess, quick to answer texts. Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was everything that was stated, and more! Day was the perfect host and communication with her was great and so fast. Looking forward to coming again next year. Oh yea, saw one of the biggest bull elks ever as we were driving off the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbie J.

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

Very relaxing

We would recommend this place for a for a very relaxing vacation time. Neat and clean. The front porch was the place to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the river in front of the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tommy L.

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

Great river house

Amazing property and location to everything. We very much enjoyed our stay in Birdtown and our hosts went above our expectations with their genuine treatment of us and their property. They treated us like family. Thank you Day and Phil. -The Loftis's
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david b.

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

Just chillin

Nice little get away fishing gambling and just relaxing. Wish they had a hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

jeff c.

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

week ender

nice place neat tidy, local of the beaten path but ok
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Beautiful house!

Great place. Totally recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne B.

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

Great property

Beautiful home on the river. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat D.

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

Secluded Getaway

It was off the beaten path and secluded for privacy. The house was very clean and very detailed in the decor. We would definitely stay there again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim L.

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

Great place to stay

Everything was exactly as advertised. Place had everything needed for our fishing trip. Day was very responsive to all questions. I will definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Perfect spot

This was our second stay. We absolutely love this location- beautiful and peaceful but still only minutes from dining and other activities. Great house w all amenities of home. Host is awesome and very responsive and accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Taylorsville, NC USA

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

Family fishing trip

3 generations of our family traveled together for our annual fishing trip. This cabin was all we wanted and more. Beautiful, clean, private bedrooms for 3 couples. Beautiful front porch with wonderful views of the river. Would stay here again! Great location and easy drove to Cherokee or Bryson City.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Ideal spot!

Fabulous location! Lovely house on a serene and calm spot on the river. Wonderful vacation and we plan to come back next year. Day, our host, was ready to answer questions our whole stay and made sure we were good to go! Awesome experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty F.

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

Love this cablin

Great property!! Pics don't do it justice. We enjoyed our stay and had everything we could possibly need. Day was a great host and checked in with us often. Even the most random questions were answered very quickly and Day was super helpful with questions not relating to the property. The view from the master is beautiful. We will stay here again. Thank you Day!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa p.

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

Quiet getaway

This property was exactly has advertised . The property manager was easy to talk to and answered any questions I had. Location is great if you are looking for a private, peaceful and quiet getaway . My kids enjoyed having their own private dock to Jump off of and swim in the river. The house was cozy and very clean one minus for me personally was there are no ceiling fans throughout and I usually sleep with a fan on but other than that this place is perfect! Location is close to many things but yet secluded. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha H.

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

Wonderful Girl’s Weekend

The cabin and property were beautiful, we spent much of the weekend on the front porch or at the fire pit in the back after dark. The casino was just a short drive away for a fun afternoon outing on Saturday. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathrooms very clean. We loved every minute of it. We got to see several elk on the way out of Cherokee. You have to take all of your trash with you when you leave but there is a dumpster not far away so it wasn’t a big deal, just make sure you have some extra large and sturdy trash bags if you’re doing a lot of cooking and have to haul your trash in the back of an SUV like we did!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. It was my 89 year old mother birthday present. House was perfect for her, one level with a ramp into the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations. Exceeded our expectations! Our trip was fairly short and the location was perfect to travel in and out of town for fishing, a visit to the casino and a ride over to the Visitors Center to see the elk, etc. Enjoyed seeing the otters in the river at the house. This home is perfect for 3 adult couples. Would love to stay here again! Host was very nice and communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Nice location, although adjoining property isn’t so pretty. Host was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Information about the House-The house was very clean and the details on decorating it did not go unnoticed. It is larger than what it looks like in the pictures. It had everything we needed for our 8-night stay. The host checked in on us many times to make sure we had everything we needed and even shared some known fishing spots since we were there to trout fish. The host and the house were perfect, and it felt like home for our vacation. You are very close to Town and the town has lots of shopping. For groceries we went to Walmart in Sylva which is about a half hour away. If you are coming to Cherokee to fish for trout the tribal waters do stock twice a week and there are many places to fish along the sides of the road on the Oconaluftee river. You do need to get a map and make sure you are fishing in the correct spots. There are spots you can only fly fish and not keep the trout, and not all of these are marked very well. There are many Elk everywhere and it was amazing to see them up close. Check out the Oconaluftee trail head we had a family walk right in front of us while we were fishing. We saw an Otter in the river in the back of the house, and it was very peaceful sitting on the deck. You have to have a North Carolina or Tennessee fishing license if you are not fishing in the Tribal waters and those sections are not stocked as often. I would recommend this house to anyone we enjoyed our stay thank you for letting us use your home. Happy fishing:)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, plenty of amenities, and secluded location riverside that is still easy to access. Excellent communication with host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

cody h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a relaxing home to spend a week. Super clean and check in was easy as the owner made sure we were all set and didn't need anything. The river was beautiful. Water temps were a little warm so I found rapids up the road and caught lots of trout three days in a row. Watched elk at the smokey mountain welcome center in the evenings. Tubing is fun down the river as well. This house is close to absolutely everything. Jenkins store is a half mile away and offers some quick fried chicken and other take out food. I would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a quiet escape to the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our mutigenerational family.It was on the perfect location for Cherokee and Bryson City activities. It was spotless and comfortable. I would highly recomend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wes G.

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

Peaceful Getaway!

The property was very enjoyable for our stay! It was clean, peaceful, and convenient to Cherokee. Day was a great host and very good at communicating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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Hosted by Day Armachain

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