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Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

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1 bedroom, Internet, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4123 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK

Crackerbox Palace

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Come stay in this renovated 1930s log cabin! Enjoy the privacy of the yard with its green surroundings and a babbling brook that cascades down the property’s hillside. Cook meals in the fully equipped kitchen or out on the deck with the propane grill. Gather around and enjoy the satellite TV and surround sound system. Cozy up in front of the gas log fireplace in the living room or the wood stove in the bedroom.

What’s nearby:
This home is in the charming town of Sylva in the Great Smoky Mountains. You will be near many options for exploring the outdoors (hiking, biking, river rafting, etc.) It is approximately six miles south of the town of Dillsboro.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
One dog is welcome
Two window AC units
The fireplaces are available October through March only
Two parking spots maximum
Limited cell service and GPS

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

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

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,328 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

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 and a first aid kit
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

23404

About the area

Map
Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Southwestern Community College - 16 min drive
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 21 min drive
  • Western Carolina University - 22 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 31 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Oaks Gallery and Tuckasegee River. Southwestern Community College and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Historic, private log cabin w/ deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 90 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 90 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LAURA A L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
A+
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Melody

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The next door neighbor (or owner’s shed not sure which) has a pile of trash with old dog crates , plastic bins, stove, refrigerator, among many other items in clear view. (Where the tractor is in the listing photos.) You see it from the windows in the living room and on the deck. The outside no longer looks like the pictures. It needs to be cleaned, the deck has busted and rotting boards with screws sticking out ( we easily pulled one out because we kept tripping on it), two of the chairs are rusty and peeling paint, just a basic sweeping would work. The side door frame had been kicked out (… I unfortunately didn’t read all of the reviews and noticed this happened in May of 2020.) It has not been repaired instead a door lock wedge, a hinged lock with a stick in it, and two door stoppers are used to keep it from opening. The inside was fine. The fridge has been updated and it was nice to have cable. There were 2 rolls of toilet paper for 4 people for 8 days. It could be a lovely setting with a few tweaks. The little things like the toilet paper and broken wood stove etc wouldn’t bother me but with everything else its too much. I do not recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Loved this place, it was historic yet had all the modern amenities. It was peaceful and remote, exactly what we were looking for while in the area for a professional conference at WCU.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tammie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The place was great and clean and well stocked. However, the kitchen sink leaked all over the counter and the tub leaked into the bathroom floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelton b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Moutain getaway
Had a great trip- would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a true Rustic Cabin in the woods off a good dirt road that was very clean and had exactly what you needed. I was disappointed the wood burning stove didn’t work as that is why I chose this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Froylan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet
Nice and quiet stay. Had a water issue but the property manager offered a better place than where we were to compensate.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

oscar m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice get away in the mountians
A great place to get away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary getaway
It’s a quiet location and very cute. However some of the furniture could be replaced as in the bed and the couch. However it was very much needed to get away and unplug from time to time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
We had a wonderful time on the property we met the owner. He was a very nice man and we he dealt with my husband for a while about service so he was happy but it was clean. It was beautiful and it was quiet. We really enjoyed our stay. We had a great time. We were close to the places where we could go in and see what we wanted to say. We were very very, happy with our choice
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crackerbox Palace
Off the beaten path for sure, nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jama W.

Vacasa is an absolute nightmare to deal with
The cabin is fine but I absolutely wouldn’t recommend booking a stay. The property management company is a nightmare to deal with. They are unresponsive and devoid of empathy. They are highly uncooperative when trying to reschedule or altered booking details. They also completely disregard that service members often need to make changes due to military service obligations. Definitely not a military friendly company.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
If you are looking for peace and quiet this is the place. Beautiful countryside and close to adventure. We had fireflies by night and bunnies in the morning. The small stream was peaceful, and the area is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lori H., Taylors

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
First off the cabin was quaint, quiet, and homey. Lots of renovation, cool old Knick knacks. However: Porch needs repaired. The one lane driveway is long and precarious if someone else is coming. You or they have to back up. Suggestion: add a fire ring and some adirondack chairs in the yard. The stars were lovely and a fire ring would add some ambiance. There was an issue with the a/c. You have to empty the water tray daily or it shuts off. Property manager came out herself same day to deal with issue. After that I was able to empty it when needed. Lots to do in the area if you are an outdoor enthusiast. Sylva has some cute stores and a couple of eating options. I recommend Oyster Creek restaurant. Storage building right next to cabin not in pictures. Overall ok stay. Nice owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krupa R., Charlotte,United States

Cozy little cabin
Our weekends stay here reminded me so much of our ancestral home back in the village. Everything here has a rustic charm.. my little one loved looking at old artifacts around the house like phones, old stove, old pots and pans etc.. We had no trouble getting here. Cause the GPS worked the entire time. Wifi was fine on the first day but barely worked the next day.. we were out and about so this wasn’t a big issue.. Overall the stay was good for the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic, charming and off the beaten path
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as noted by the 5 star rating and our title. It was clean and spacious in a beautiful surroundings. One thing to note for future guests. There are multiple small step ups and steps downs of less than 5 inches. While they are clearly marked with orange tape, could still be a challenge to someone not as mobile. Also would recommend to install a handrail near the tub. It’s a beautiful cast iron tub, but can be difficult to get in and out of, especially if you older or aren’t as mobile.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B., CHARLOTTE

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and quiet
The place is a quant little cabin. It is nestled at the end of a one lane dirt road. Not one lane in each direction, one lane. It is only about half a mile long. I would recommend getting there before dark on the 1st day. The cabin is immediately to your left when the road opens up. It is a simple, 1 bdrm with a king size bed & loft sleeping area. The ladder in the room leads to an open loft with 2 beds directly above the king bed. The kitchen has all the basic needs. If you are there during the colder months the wood burning stove works excellent & is MORE than capable of warming the room. Stop by Walmart, next to Starbucks ;o), to get some extra wood, about 20 mins drive. There are 2 other heaters (bathroom & living room). The sound of the stream that runs beside the cabin makes sitting on the porch a peaceful place to be. This cabin is not fancy or modern, but has everything you need and 2 TV's if you need extra entertainment. We didn't have any issues so did not have to contact the owner. The cabin is only 30 mins from several attractions (Great Smokey Train ride, wildwater rafting, ziplining, hiking & more). It was perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

barry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful, loaded with character, good vibes all the way

10/10 Excellent

douglas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The property as a whole was better than expected. Warm and cozy. If there was any issue, it would be with the BBQ'S. The Webber had no Grate, and the gas unit was in need of some serious cleaning, other than that it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Dinah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten path
An interesting, cabin off the touristy places but maybe a bit too far off. The roads were not easy to navigate with our Kia Telluride. It was far from city lights which I wanted for star gazing and the Fall color was awesome. Filled with antiques yet all the modern conveniences present including WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic cabin
Worth every penny! Felt like I stepped back in time. If your looking for modern this is not it. If your looking for a unique experience this is the right place. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Thomas S.

Clean
Place is clean but there were rodents running in the loft each night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

William C., Fort Myers, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Nice cabin in a quiet location. Bathroom is small but otherwise a nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

KENNILYN C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect and Charming
We had such an amazing time. Was looking for a quiet and private place to escape too and we found it here. We never had to reach out to the owmers for anything. Wifi was great, TV was great, Shower was great. Temperature dropped into the 20s and we only used the electric fire place in the bedroom and the gas one in the living roon and it kept it very warm. We were comfortable the entire stay. The driveway to me was awesome and adds to the mountain experience. It was beautiful. We look foward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scary ride but worth the trip!
The ride up the side of the mountain to the cabin is very scary. Definitely wouldn't do it at night or in the rain or snow. The cabin is rustic and quaint, fully equipped and very clean. We found it very peaceful and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021