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Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Nestled along the Tuckasegee River, Full Stream Ahead offers serene retreat with a hot tub and wraparound deck overlooking the river. Start your mornings in the fully equipped kitchen or unwind by the warmth of gas fireplace while watching a favorite movie on TV.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61344 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden. Other amenities include barbecues. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,344 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 15 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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, 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

Vrbo Property
49831

About the area

Located in Whittier, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sequoyah National Golf Club and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Whittier travel guide
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Down on the Tuck
    Tuckasegee River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    13 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park showing mountains, a cascade and forests
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    17 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Cherokee
    Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    17 min drive - 15.8 km

Restaurants

  • Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
    16 min drive
  • Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar
    15 min drive
  • Granny's Kitchen
    16 min drive
  • Noodle Bar
    16 min drive
  • Waffle House
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

Very good

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 53 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Spring Break in the Smokies

The stay was exactly what we were looking for, quiet, quant, and secluded. We enjoyed the stay and the host! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

wedding venue preview

came in town to view daughters wedding venue, place was clean and close to venue!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Family vacation

The view was great the hammock I used everyday,hot tub was good .make sure you bring what you need it’s a little drive to the store.

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS C.

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

Simply Amazing!

This was perfect for me and my family. We used all the amenities. Will be booking again in Spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nova N.

A must!

This house had everything you need for the perfect vacation. View, games, walks, hot tub, if you cook- a well Supplied kitchen, TV DVD player, movies, books, fire pit and even paint for rocks! A perfectly restful week! Close to attractions such as Harrah’s and seeing the Elk at dusk! I highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Great Weekend Getaway

House was really clean. Had everything you need for a weekend of fun! Does take 5 minutes from main road down bumpy road which is common in the mountains. Will definitely be a returning guest!
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Diamond in the Rough

Lovely spacious home, rough road to access. Once at the house it was roomy, the river was very calming and plenty of games provided inside & out. Very nice, quiet get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clay D.

Great Vacation Rental

This house checked all the boxes when looking for a rental. What a great place and excellent memories were made during our stay. The Tuck being at your back door was so fun especially traveling with kids. We fished hard. The Great Smokey Mountain Rail running right behind the house was an added bonus. Great furnishings, bedding, beds ect. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Relax in the river

Right on the river with a fire pit and small deck as well, to hang out at rivers edge. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay complete . This house is a short 10 minute drive to Dillsboro , Cherokee is about a 20 minute drive. Under the house is a great place to hang with horseshoes, Hot Tub and grill .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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8/10 Good

Hannah T.

Overall Great Stay

I had the pleasure of staying at the Full Stream Ahead for my graduation weekend! The house had a lovely view and plenty of space for my family and guests to be comfortable. Hot tub was in good working condition contrary to what other reviews had mentioned, however, the overall cleanliness of the home could have been better upon arrival. Driveway was not terrible after rain and plenty of parking space. We were also able to walk ten minutes to the walking bridge for some amazing photos over the river.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

Great vacay

We loved the house. The view, fire pit by the river, everything about it. Has everything you would want. It does have the busy noise from the highway but didn’t bother us at all. The ride in is long but it’s the mountains so that’s expected! So close to Cherokee and we went out and explored each day. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay N., Charleston

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

Amazing once you get there!

We absolutely loved our time at Full Stream Ahead! Getting there in a Prius was….fun, but once there, it was hard to leave everyday! As everyone has said, it’s tricky to get to the property. But if we could do it, you can! Unless you have no clearance under your car. Seriously, you will probably hit bottom a couple times and maybe take a wrong turn. But it gets easier. More signs would be good. The house, though, wow! Drinking coffee in the mornings and having dinner on the porch was the best. The highway noise was never bad, and the stream was so nice! Honestly have nothing bad to say. Everything was well-appointed and very clean as well! Do yourself a favor and stay for a week. You won’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Nice, spacious home with 2 full baths

We loved the lay out of this house! It was perfect for a family of 5. The fire pit by the river was perfect. The highway does add a lot of noise but you eventually get used to it! Walking the tracks was fun and we caught some fish in the river. Our only complaints are that when we arrived there was no power to the downstairs. It took some time to figure out which breaker because it wasn’t fully tripped and the numbers listed for the different breakers didn’t match the breakers. Updating that would help in case the breakers are tripped for other guests. There was also a lot of bugs, not bugs from being dirty, just leaf footed bugs that maybe a quarterly spray would help with. There were also quite a few wasps in the upstairs bathroom window. We killed about 4, and then more came in later. I would suggest looking into that as it seemed they were coming in from the top of the window and there may be a nest in the siding or something. All in all this was a great rental and we look forward to returning again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Faye G.

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

30th Anniversary Trip

My husband and I wanted to do something we’ve never done before for our 30 year anniversary. We decided Harrah’s Casino would be fun. Our children, age 21 and 16, came with us for a few days then left so we could have a couple of days to ourselves. Full Stream Ahead is a beautiful home. It was clean and well stocked for any cooking that we wanted to do. Hot tub was a lovely, relaxing feature. Due to the late August weather being warm, we did not get a chance to utilize the fire pit but can imagine how nice it would be to sit around and socialize. I read many reviews before booking. Here is what I would say, the road noise is loud. If you’re used to it, it won’t bother you and inside it is quiet. Unfortunately, it did drown out the beautiful river. We enjoyed the view and had a wonderful time but did miss the quiet and being able to enjoy the rushing of the river. The train… we only saw one time, and it was fun waving at the passengers. The drive in and out to the main road is tricky. My daughter did just fine in her Chevy Trax, and a smaller vehicle could make it but it wouldn’t be fun. A truck, Jeep, etc is better. It is not wide and you must pull over if you meet another vehicle, only happened to us two or three time and luckily, where we could pull over with ease, or the other person could for us to pass. We did lose power but after calling vacasa, the manager got it taken care of quickly. Overall, nice space, good views, but a little loud outside. Great trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Shan W.

Perfect little get away

The sitting area by the water was so relaxing. We will be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Great stay

Great house for guests. Great for fishing, bon fires and relaxing. I adjusted to the drive pretty quickly on the one way street. I hope to go back again soon. Loved it.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Great place would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
The dirt road to the house had multiple roads veering off with no signs telling us which way to go. The beds were so uncomfortable that we left a day early because we were so sore. We will never rent ANYTHING from you again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick L.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Great place

This is a wonderful place to have a family vacation. The only down side is the traffic across the river. The road going in is gravel but it's in great shape. Will be booking it again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was good. Had problems with a breaker continuing to trip that was tied to the hot tub, lights and tv. Not a big deal but had to unplug the hot tub to watch tv. Also pictures showed a dock at the water and there was not one. Assume it got washed away with storms but listing should be updated. Besides the road noise (which we didn't mind), area was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Georgiana B.

Great House

The creek was great. We were able to build a fire.

8/10 Good

Kim M.

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

Nice getaway

Overall, we really enjoyed this spot. The river and the home.We have 4 teenagers and they all found something that they really liked.Unfortunately Hurricane Helene got the river deck, but there remained an easy access to the river. The fan in the master was broken, and it did take two days for the hot tub to heat up.We came Sunday through Wednesday. No neighbors :D
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth W.

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

Great stay

We had a great experience and stay at this home. It is down an unpaved road that can be a little rough at times for a non 4-wheel vehicle. We also got a little confused trying to find the property even with the directions. The home was perfect for our family of 4 and 2 dogs. We loved the fire pit and horseshoes!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

alyssa a.

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

Overall great place

This house was absolutely perfect, a great spot to have friends/ family. The overall check in process was ok, when we arrived we found the hot tub half open and not turned on which was a bummer. It took about 24 hours to reach proper temp. The lights where out, I think a breaker was tripped. The house is well stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024