Is Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Where is Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch! located?

Located in Clyde, this family-friendly cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pigeon River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Haywood County Public Library and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also within 12 miles (20 km).

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

2 Jul 2025

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Tatonka Stay

Nice cabin in the woods. Enjoyed the hot tub, camp fire and grilling out. Lots of games to play when it rained. Plenty of space for our group to spread out. We also enjoyed the animals on the farm, especially the buffalo feeding.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

6 Feb 2025

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

Beautiful Escape with views and plenty to do

This property was perfect for our group of eight—including our furry friends! Cheryl was fantastic to communicate with, and when we encountered a minor issue, she promptly sent someone to assist. The house had everything we needed and more, from the game room to the hot tub. We loved walking our dogs around the property and had so much fun seeing the goats, llamas, alpacas, and bison! I highly recommend this property, as well as any of Cheryl's other rentals. Buffalo Creek Vacations is truly amazing—we'll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Ken B.

9 Jul 2024

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A Spacious and Well-Equipped Cabin with River Access

Tatonka Lodge is a beautifully constructed, large cabin that offers a comfortable stay for families and groups. During our visit, we found that everything in the cabin worked well, and the kitchen was fully equipped with all the necessary amenities. However, we did notice that the refrigerator shelves were damaged and looked like they might break, but fortunately, we didn't experience any issues during our stay. Travelers should know that the access road is very steep and has potholes. This is a potential problem for standard cars. We also used bottled water during our stay as the water wasn't palatable for the members of our group. One aspect that didn't quite meet our expectations was the playground. The description of the playground was a bit misleading, as it turned out to be a tired structure with several broken swings. This made it challenging for my toddlers to safely use the slide. However, they had a fantastic time playing on the zip line. The standout feature of Tatonka Lodge is its access to the Pigeon River. During the hot afternoons, we spent countless hours playing and cooling off in the river, which was a delightful and refreshing experience for the entire family. Tatonka Lodge is a spacious and well-equipped cabin that offers a comfortable stay for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. While the playground may need some attention, the river access more than makes up for it, providing a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John R.

17 Jun 2024

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Mostly great. . . some constructive comments.

The owners were great. (Ran out of review space) I've used VRBO for a Western NC Mountain Cabin probably 8 times over the last several years. Whenever you book online, there will always be surprises. Good ones and not so good ones. The good: Beautiful cabin, plenty of room, AC/Heat worked well. The property is very nice. The not-so-good: WiFi is essentially unusable. Had to use my ATT Cell HotSpot the entire time. For such a huge fireplace, the TV is tiny and very outdated. All of the kitchen appliances are on their last leg. Functional, but seemingly old. My "biggest" not-so-good? The view from the back deck? There isn't any. It's covered in trees. This may have been my fault for not noticing, but I go to the mountains for the long-range mountain views. You are staring at huge trees surrounding the back deck. This is the first time I've rented a house that didn't provide some firewood (need to buy it) and that didn't have a propane grill on the deck. The only "grill" is a considerable distance away from the deck, and it's one of those charcoal units you see in public parks. Didn't use it. I know you are "in the mountains" but the road to the cabin is pretty brutal. I have a 4WD, so not hard getting up the incline, but the huge potholes made it very uncomfortable and likely not great for your truck/car. Having to dispose of your own garbage is a bit of a hassle, but not a deal-breaker. Privacy - there are several cabins around you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

6 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

We had a great time. The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. They and the whole staff were very helpful and kind to the children. They really wanted us to have a good time. Would go back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

31 Jul 2025

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

The cabin was absolutely gorgeous. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils, pans, bowls, coffee pot, toaster etc. The wi-fi was great and it had Dish network. The one lane road to the cabin was alittle sketchy but we did fine with a car and a minivan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

21 Dec 2016

Awesome Cabin on a hill

We all enjoyed the Great Buffalo Creek vacation

8/10 Good

Michael M.

20 Mar 2023

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Great Time. Great Cabin!!

The cabin and property was great!! Minor issues not worth presenting, overall we would definitely do this again......and plan too!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole E.

13 Aug 2019

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Long weekend getaway

Great experience with this property! Seal beach is a great local spot, easy walking distance to beach and downtown. Quick drives to the more crowded spots.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lon E., Fort Myers

6 Dec 2019

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Great vacation rental for large families. Enjoyed the buffalo feeding

We spent Thanksgiving week and our 50th wedding anniversary at the Tatonka Lodge. It was everything we wished for and more. Great family memories were made.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O., Larchmont, NY

15 Jul 2011

Wonderful place and people!

Fantastic stay! House is amazing and hand built by family. Owners are courteous and helpful. Property is spectacular! Our kids loved the hiking and animals. Highly recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R., Broussard, LA

6 Apr 2016

Family vacay

What an awesome family vacation this was for us!!!!! Cheryl we cant thank you enough for everything you did!!!!!! The Roberts and Sisco family highly recommend this rental!!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

17 Aug 2019

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Birthday reunion

My family and I spent a wonderful week at the Lodge. There were 9 of us and it was very comfortable for all of us

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Springfield PA

5 Nov 2017

House was beautiful. Perfect for our family. Loved the life size chess game, fire pit, hot tub

Very comfortable furniture and beds. Could use more flatware but kitchen is well stocked. Great floor plan. Loved seeing all the animals and the owners were very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

frank h.

31 Oct 2022

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

Great place to stay.

Such a great location. We had a large group of family and had lots of room along with lots to keep us busy. Game room in the cabin with pool, Foss ball and even air hockey. Kitchen was good size for cooking up some big meals and the heated floor in the 2 master bedrooms were a big hit. The ranch had bison, lamas and even got to hold a baby goat. Staff was super friendly and really couldn't ask for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA GAIL M.

9 Nov 2015

Perfect Family Vacation

We arrived to find a lovely home, perfectly decorated, for our family vacation. We mostly enjoyed the outdoors at the cabin and the park within walking distance. The game room at the cabin was an added bonus! We had a small problem with the TV and he was there in about 10 minutes to fix it! This is the perfect home for a family retreat!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Rossville, GA

14 Mar 2010

This cabin was awesome!!!...

This cabin was awesome!!! We had so much fun- our plans were to go skiing but the rain stopped that, we enjoyed spending time together in the cabin, plenty to do!! And when we got our car stuck the guys were more than happy to help us out. Very grateful!!! Would love to come back and probably will soon!!

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE J.

11 Mar 2019

#10 Experience

Had a great weekend. I will be back. Alot to do. Everyone was so friendly. Cabin was extraordinary. Very clean and beautiful. Views were breathtaking.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D., NC resident

27 Jul 2018

Property was excellent

House was beautiful, just as pictured. There was something for everyone to enjoy and there was so much to do in the area. I did not pay enough attention to the advice about 4 wheel drive being recommended but we made out okay on our July trip. Highly recommend this lodge if the steep road with cutbacks doesn't intimidate you. (It didn't stop us from doing anything we wanted.)

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betty A.

14 Aug 2014

A great Mountain experience w a family Ranch feel!!

Our family plus extended family had a great reunion on this mountain/ranch!! Tatonka Lodge was cozy, well equipped, and there was plenty to keep us busy and relaxed (loved the hot tub). We appreciated the family feel with nearby family owners to answer our questions and allow us to help feed the baby goats:) The Great Smokey Mountains offered tons of nearby parks and recreation albeit steep climbs! Our favorite was Deep Creek park with the tubing down the creek/"rapids." Blue ridge parkway and Ashville also highlights. We saw God's handiwork and will come back !!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A., Peachtree City, GA

6 Mar 2013

Great ski vacation

We stayed at Tatonka Lodge with family friends for a great ski getaway. The home has plenty to entertain kids of all ages, and the owners were quick to respond to any questions we had. The location is good. 15-20 minutes from Cataloochee, 10-15 from the grocery store, restaurants, etc. It had rained before we came, so we didn't do a lot of hiking, but would love to return in the fall. Great spot for family getaways, girls' weekend, etc. The lodge is on a ranch with a single lane dirt road and the home sits on a steep hill -- just be prepared when consdering which vehicle to take.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

27 Dec 2015

Tatonka Lodge = Great Family Fun

We decided on a last minute mountain getaway midweek & were so glad we chose Tatonka Lodge! First impressions walking into this cabin!! Wow!!! It was close to area attractions as well! We loved seeing the bison fed in the mornings!! Also, sitting under the stars in the big hot tub was fabulous! There was everything we needed in the kitchen as well to cook at the cabin a few nights--we also tried some bison steaks one night. Those were delicious! Can't wait to come back...Also, read alot of reviews about the drive, we had a minivan & got there fine. Thanks to the owners for all the thoughtfulness that went into this cabin!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

26 Jan 2013

Beautiful Home and Views

The house was absolutely beautiful. It was warm and charming and had all the natural touches of a log cabin. It was spaceous enough for two families with teenage kids and had ample space for additional guests if needed. The house was clean and very well kept. When you visit, you must check out the photo album of the cabin inthe construction phase--awesome. The only problem we encountered was the road up the cabin--in the winter you really need a truck. They were kind enough to grade the road with a tractor which made it much easier to access the home which made the view all worth it!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emily M., Chapel Hill, NC

27 Apr 2014

Best Vacay and we didn't leave the State!!!!

We loved this place and can't wait to go back! We spent 8 days at the Buffalo Creek Vacations in Tatonka Lodge. The house is beautiful, fully stocked and has so much to do you hardly have to leave! From a 5 year old, "I had no idea there was so much to do in the mountains (she didn't leave the ranch). From a 13 year old, athletic, boy who has traveled a lot, "The best trip I have ever taken. Mom....when are we coming back?". For me....well we stayed an additional day because I wasn't ready to go. The views are gorgeous, the owners, very hospitable and again....the house is beautiful!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A., CLAYTON

6 Jul 2011

Heaven

We have been to Tatonka Lodge twice now. 2010 was only a month after my husband passed away. Such a difficult time but the beauty and life that surrounds the Lodge brought hope. This year we choose it again, the anniversary of his death. We used that time to contemplate, relax, remember. You are so close to heaven there that it can't help but restore hope for the future. I look at all of those magnificent windows and know that the light that shines through is the light of hope, peace and promise for whatever life brings.

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