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

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Relax in the pavilion's covered seating area, complete with a barbecue grill and fire pit.
Cozy bedroom with a four-poster bed, nightstand, and dresser.
Escape to a serene riverside retreat with a balcony and tranquil views.
Relax in this inviting room with a wooden dining table, comfortable chair, and large windows offering views of the surrounding greenery.
Surrounded by lush greenery and a serene lake, this property offers a tranquil setting with a main building and a smaller structure.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and balcony
Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and a garden are available at this smoke-free cottage. Other amenities include barbecues. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include Access to hot tub.

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

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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

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
  • Western Carolina University
    15 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    25 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Southwestern Community College
    7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital
    9 min drive - 8.0 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 Jackson County Historic Courthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 107 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin R.

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

Trout fishing trip

Great trip for my husband, my son, and I. Cabin was perfect in both size and location for us to trout fish all day, every day from the yard. Truly enjoyed it. The best part was the location of the cabin and that it was right on the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robbie W.

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

Wonderful

Excellent location, excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tasha S.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great location for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Delores M.

Cozy and private

We loved the location. Loved sitting on the deck right on the river. Beautiful view!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sherry H.

Peaceful

House sits on Beautifu House has beautiful river front with large deck and hot tub.Very quiet and peaceful
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10/10 Excellent

Sabrina C.

Cozy!!

Such a great stay we will be back soon!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Joannah H.

The view

My family love this area. The view and how peaceful the place is awesome. Recommend to bring a fan because it gets hot time to time. Definitely planning to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi

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
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10/10 Excellent

David T.

Great cabin on the Tuckasegee!

Location, location, location. This is a perfect location! It's close to everything you need and if you like trout fishing, you're able to catch them in the backyard. Will be a yearly visit now that we found the perfect spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zackery H.

Always a Delight

Love this cozy little place. Can’t wait to book my stay for next year

8/10 Good

william S.

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

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

Carolyn G., Roswell, GA

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

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

Johnny G.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Perfect

Exactly as described. Clean and comfortable!
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8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Me and the family had a great time here. It was a good location. Clean. The only issue we had was...

Me and the family had a great time here. It was a good location. Clean. The only issue we had was there was no a/c the whole stay we had. We called the management the first night to have someone come out and fix it. No one showed until the day of leaving. It was 85 in the house the whole stay. We was not comfortable. But other than that we enjoyed our stay!

2/10 Terrible

hannah

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

4/10 Poor

David C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing

This was a disappointing property. The location is fantastic. It sits right on the Tuckasegee River and is lovely. The deck and hot tub face the river, which is nice. The outdoor picnic shed is right alongside the river and the grill worked great.The cabin itself is old and shows both its age and lack of maintenance. The carpet in the bedroom was dirty. The bedroom ceiling needs work as it seems to have been crudely patched. Drawers were missing in the kitchen. The television in the main room did not work. These are just a few of the more notable things. Everything inside shows its age. Just suffers from a lack of care and attention.Overall this property wastes a lot of potential. Would not stay here again without significant repairs and updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

william m.

Very peaceful

We ended up at River Romance due to water issues with the original booking I placed. So glad that I ended up choosing River romance for the secondary location! Ended up being more of the setting we were looking for. The home was comfortable with a great view, as well as the convenience of being riverfront. There weren't any issues beyond the drier being out of service. Would definitely consider returning during the summer.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Wonderful location

This is our 2nd stay at this home. The location on the river is amazing. The last time we we there it was spring. Although the fishing was better in spring we really enjoyed being able to swim to cool off. My husband actually fished while standing in the river. The inside of the house was clean. However, the porch area where we mostly hung out was a bit dusty with pollen and spider webs. I wiped everything down so we could enjoy it more. The bed was comfy and clean. I was looking for an extra flat sheet to put on the couch. However, the 2nd bedroom bed only had fitted sheets on it. We grilled outside, while the grill was small the propane was full and was fine for our needs. The driveway is a little tough getting in and out of. However, the location makes it all worth while. We enjoyed our stay and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Angela H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

River Romance

The cabin itself is nice but there was a terrible smell coming in through the ac or water sources. It smells like poop! Also, the grass was not cut around the property before we came. It was high with weeds and a little unpleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Rudi S.

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

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

Ronald (Ken) T.

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

Nice cabin right on the river!

Everything was pretty much as described in the listing. The back deck is literally on the river, within a couple of feet. The hot tub was a welcome feature and we made good use of it. Some reviews mentioned the "slanting" house. We did notice it a bit but, hey, this is a river cabin.. some settling is expected. It did not detract from our enjoyment one bit. The cabin had everything we needed, including in the kitchen. The big TV in the master bedroom is pretty old; it's a Toshiba projection type TV. The picture is pretty bad, but we didn't come here to watch TV. The TV in the kitchen/dining area is much better, although much smaller. The cabin is in a great location, very near lots of things to do. Good restaurants nearby (Kosta's was our favorite), and four grocery stores only a few minutes away. All in all, this a great place to stay. We will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Jake F.

Terrible

Not sure where to start.. master bedroom ceiling is falling in bed frame is falling apart all sheets and pillows are stained and have crumbs like they haven't been replaced or washed since the place was built. Rustic is an overstatement. Couldn't even wash the sheets upon arrival due to the washing machine being unhooked and full of musty water. Ended up checking out early. Only good part was the river bring a sleeping bag. Oh and if your looking for privacy the neighbors constantly wander around the home and have there dogs loose. Maybe replace a few cheap items in the home and keep up on it?