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Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

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2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

River Romance

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Set on almost a half-acre, this stilted river cottage is the perfect getaway! Just a few feet from the Tuckasegee River but also close to town, this retreat is perfect for groups looking to get a real sense of the mountain atmosphere. Walk just a half-mile into Dillsboro to shop, dine, or canoe the river. Trails also fill the area for hiking and exploring the surrounding mountains.

The thoughtful orientation of this modest-sized cabin keeps the river-song in your ears and heart. Guests can use the hot tub on the front deck, the outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood), and the covered picnic shelter. Inside, you'll find a compact, but full kitchen as well as a main bedroom with a large TV with surround sound speakers.

This home also includes central heating and air-conditioning.

Things to know

Cell and GPS services are limited in this area

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 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.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

23414

About the area

Map
Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 19 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya Thai Cuisine - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Oaks Gallery and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 96 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

Liked: Cleanliness
River time
Went to relax and rest found this on the river, on the porch in the rocking chairs, watching the fish, birds, wishing I had brought my fishing pole maybe next time..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny J.

Nice cabin
Nice older cabin. Location was good. The cabin is not stocked well. Be sure to ask if it has what you might need or just bring everything you may need to have. If you enjoy fishing, you will like this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
Exactly as described and portrayed. And exactly what we were looking for. Just the two of us so didn’t need a lot of space. Perfect location to hit the Tail of the Dragon and Cherokee on motorcycle. Awesome restaurants and shops nearby but not as packed as the Smokies and other locations. Awesome!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a cute place. We enjoyed the set up of the cottage. Our favorite spot was the covered porch with the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya D.

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice quiet place we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., Roswell, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute river cabin
The cabin is quaint and peaceful. Great location near Dillsboro/Sylva with easy access to Cullowhee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tasha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Great location for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

william S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
Close to town, but not too close. Amazing location near all amenities. The place was quaint and clean. I would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
Listing is accurate. River access for floating. Close to town and hiking. Clean rooms and good mattresses. AC was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

hannah

Disliked: Cleanliness
janky
old is ok, but the ceilings were sagging and carpet in the bedroom was not vaccumed and need to be, the towles smelled bad and there as an old blood stain on the bedsheets. the hot tub was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeanette C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity for sleeping
Nice location along the River. Entrance to driveway is hard to see due to trees and curve. Clean. Repairs needed, but nothing that impedes a good night’s sleep. Balcony is a lovely place to chill and watch the water dance past.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N., West River

Liked: Cleanliness
River Front
Gorgeous spot on the river. Excellent fishing, quaint town, friendly people and great central location for exploring tge area. Cabin is a bit antiquated but the view and hot tub made up for the few flaws! The cabin was well equipped for preparing meals.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Melanie K.

Beautiful location, rustic
Location is right on the river, beautiful spot. Best part is the hot tub looking out over the river. Quite rustic and could use a little TLC. Paint coming down from the ceiling in the bathroom and master. Overall though a nice quiet place, close to town. A good getaway for relaxing and nearby hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tara M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Spend You’re Hard Earned Money Elsewhere
Similarly to the previous reviewer, I do not understand how this property has so many highly rated reviews. I’ve never had an issue renting through VRBO until this rental. The listing is deceiving & does not represent the property in its current state. Despite the staff still being on site an hour after check in time the property never appeared to have been cleaned. This is very worrisome considering we are still in the middle of a pandemic. The structure of the entire house is actually slanted forward and looks to be losing its structural integrity. The kitchen cabinets were damaged and had food and dirt crusted on them and the dishes provided were dirty as well. The refrigerator is old and rusting. The couch is very well worn and aged. The ceiling in the bathroom is peeling and falling down accompanied by a sink that has dirt build up. The hot tub is browning and looks unhygienic amongst many other issues with the property. The front door would not lock & we deemed it unsafe to stay in as well as leave our belongings in and left immediately having o book a hotel to stay in for our trip instead. We communicated our disappointment with management regarding not only the state of the property, the staff making us uncomfortable, as well as the safety/security issues. Their only resolution was to send the same staff out to clean the property after we discussed how uncomfortable they made us feel when we arrived. They also all but short of called us liars and told us the lock to the front door worked fine. I am accustomed to this style of lock and we tried a dozen times to get the door to lock & it would not. I typically don’t leave negative reviews… however I would hate to see someone else be deceived by this inaccurate listing and spend their hard earned money on a poorly maintained property like we had. We had intended to take a much needed vacation that instead turned into a stress inducing nightmare. Spend the money on a motel and spend less to receive the same experience. You can pay less for a nice reliable hotel room for less than this property is being booked for.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

veronica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect getaway for a small family
Great spot for our party of 5, our 3 year old was entertained with the water, the stairs and playing in the yard! My husband was able to fish the whole time, we saw many fish but not much biting. Grill was exceptionally clean, although we didn't use it. Listing stated firewood wasn't provided, but of course we forgot that! We all enjoyed our stay and plan to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

2/10 Terrible

Rudi S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Find a different place
The moment we walked into this cabin we were hit with a strong mold & animal smell. Our eyes were itchy almost immediately. We turned on the HVAC to try and refresh the air but after 30 mins it only made it worse. We were not able to stay inside the cabin at all. We called vacasa and they tried to help us find a new place. We enedup having to find a hotel for our stay as there is no way it would be safe to stay in this cabin. I have no idea how it is getting all these high reviews.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Peaceful. Close to food and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue L., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Sylva cabin
We loved the location of this place! My husband loved the river for fishing, and I just enjoyed the relaxing sounds of water from the decks. Great location to meet my friend who live in Eastern TN. We all had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
River romance
We had a great time at River Romance. We enjoyed the cool river and clean house. The hot tub was also fun. The TV in the master did not work and you need a hammock on the front porch but other than that it was a perfect stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay
It was a nice stay for a few days. The hot tub over looking the river was my favorite. It was the perfect size for my 2 year old and husband. I just wish we had more than 1 roll of toilet paper, also never found the detergent that was supposed to be provided. Had to purchase both. But overall the stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

6/10 Okay

charles z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Back in the 50s
River was great, porch was great, ants in kitchen and bathroom, very old kitchen needs alot of TLC,everything was old, won't rent again. Floor was terrible.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We really enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed. Wish our stay was longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view of the river was amazing and the sound was so tranquil. The hot tub was so relaxing after spending the day exploring the adorable downtown areas of Sylva and Dillsboro. There were so many amazing restaurants to choose from in such a small area!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
Property is well maintained and accurate to the listing. The owners were very good with communication about a downed line, it was repaired quickly and it did not affect any of the utilities. The fishing out back was great, even though the water was fast moving. You will be responsible for cleaning the dishes, taking out the trash and starting a load of laundry but that only took a few minutes of our time. The hot tub was perfect the first few nights but the last night we couldn’t get it to heat up past 96 degrees. It could also probably use a deep cleaning. Other than that we had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to rent this cabin again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tami L., Albemarle

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
Adorable property right on the river. Clean and neat. Had everything we needed for a 5 day vacation. The only complaints I have are minimal. The seating in the living room consists of a chair and a futon. The futon is incredibly uncomfortable. Minimal padding. We had to use bedroom pillows to try to make it usable as a lounge area. And one of the reasons I chose this property was the hot tub. But apparently it had been drained and refilled for our stay. The temperature of the water was 75ish degrees when we arrived and, like stated in the handbook in the unit, it took almost a full 24 hours to heat to temperature. While this was not a big deal for a 5 day rental, it would have made me very unhappy if it had been a shorter term. The river view is beautiful. The location is perfect. Almost walking distance to the wonderful restaurants in Dillsboro/Sylva and easily accessible to Cherokee, Maggie Valley and much more!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021