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The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest

Family-friendly cabin in Whittier with a sauna

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Enjoy meals in this dining area with a long table for six, flanked by windows with views of the surrounding greenery.
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Relax in a hammock suspended between two trees in a serene park setting.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island, stainless steel range hood, and coffee maker.
Escape to a secluded lodge surrounded by lush forest, where a peaceful retreat awaits.

Entire cabin

8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 207000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest

Family-friendly cabin in Whittier with a sauna
Along with a sauna, this smoke-free cabin has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include a garden and barbecues. The cabin has 8 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens or kitchenettes offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

Recreational amenities at the cabin include a sauna.

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

Property manager

Brian

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing 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

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 7,000 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 - 21

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

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

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About the area

Map
Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 22 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 22 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 27 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 151 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest located?

This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Tuckasegee River and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul H D.

Fantastic!!!

This is a perfect retreat for a large family gathering!!! We enjoyed every minute!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Beau B., Greenville

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

Perfect place for a mountain getaway.

House was clean and had plenty of activities. Brian was very helpful with questions about the area. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana M.

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

Polar Express weekend

This was the perfect place for our group of 18 ranging from 18mos to 65! Plenty of room and we didn't feel crowded at all! Outside fire put was perfect for smores after the Polar Express!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake A.

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

Team Trip

We had our team here for a weekend retreat. Property was great and plenty of room for everyone. The views from the porch were amazing and the sound of the creeks were southing. Great weekend escape.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen C.

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

Amazing

this property is big and spacious, it is perfect for big families. We stayed there and took our kids and grandchildren to the polar express. The drive was short and the loved playing outside once we were back to the property. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking also. We also sat around the fire pit on Saturday and roasted marshmallows the kids loved that also. Could not have ask for a better property.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

A Perfect Family Christmas

We are a family of 17 with ages ranging from 3-71. I booked the Hive Lodge with hopes of our family being able to spend quality time together with plenty to do and not be crowded. This place did not disappoint. We all had plenty of bedrooms and space to lounge, eat and play. We had a ping pong tournament! It was so much fun. Prison city is nearby and we enjoyed ice cream and shopping in the quaint city. The grounds were nice with a fire-it that we used nightly. I would recommend The Hive Lodge for large families to come together.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donovan C.

BEAUTIFUL and SPACIOUS, with a down home feel and subtle family touches everywhere you look.

Our stay here was perfect! They really went above and beyond to help my family celebrate my mother's 70th birthday. I will be forever grateful as we really made some great memories while staying here. The location is ideal! Its very close to Cherokee as we took a short trip to the casino there. We also took the short trip over to Asheville for a comedy tour and lunch. With six bedrooms, large plush couches, multiple bathrooms, and two kitchens, this place can cover the needs of any size group and you will not feel crowded at all. If you are considering a trip for you and you family, do yourself a favor and stop looking and book the "The Hive" right now! You will enjoy every moment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julia V.

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

Thanksgiving

The property was roomy for our group of 18. We could all get in the great room with our being in each others way. The drive up to the property was a little scary but thankfully I didn’t have to drive. The young folks thought nothing of it as they ventured out each day sometime several times. I’m 85 and could have done it but I didn’t thanks to my children.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

michael k.

Great house - small things lessened the visit

The housing arrangement for our week was great - family's were able to spread out - have privacy and central eating and relaxing space. [FYI - if you only get 1/2 of the facility you could miss out on washer/dryer]. The remoteness was awesome. Quiet mornings, days and evenings. The fire pit was really a lot of fun. The drive in and out - really wasn't an issue, even in inclement weather. Th hills did cause a couple drivers to be concerned but they made out fine. The thing that didn't really feel right or make this place like other VRBO homes was the lack of "home". Small things like no coffee only filters, no spices [even leftovers from others], 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, not a great working grill or grill tools, not enough garbage bags not even a starter firewood roll for first evening [$3.00 at the IGA] - Like I said, it really lacked the homeiness that we have experienced at other VRBO properties and other private rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Temperance R.

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

Family get away

We spent days looking for the right place for a short stay in the mountains. My daughter had a gymnastics meet just 2 hours south of here and we wanted to spend some family time while we were all close. We finally landed on this wonderful place. We arrived late at night and we were slightly intimidated by the steep drive up however we all made it uo without 4x4 which was great. We were impressed by the size of the property and unique layout we had a great time exploring. We had a fire and thanks to the information provided by the host we had grabbed firewood before hand to make sure we didnt have to go searching around the property. We roasted smoars and the next day had a long awaited and needed resting day we got to take in the beauty of the land and enjoy each others company. We were expecting snow the next day the host contacted us that evening and explained the procedure and important information we were so happy to have a host that was helpful and kind. We had the best time building snowman and playing in the snow overall i would highly recommend this place we never left and had one of the best times 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

First Annual

Perfect space, felt at home. Perfect mountain retreat. Already booked another week
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben D., Husser, LA

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

Enjoyable Stay

This is our second time staying at The Hive lodge. The first time was a few years ago and only a section of the upstairs was available. This time the entire lodge was open and it was great. We had 14 in our party and still had 2 rooms we did not use. There is plenty of room in the lodge as well as convenient parking. The lodge is very clean and plenty of amenities and supplies included. Having a nice yard area is defiantly a plus since most cabins don't have yard space. We enjoyed our stay and will defiantly be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Britt W., Raleigh NC

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

Awesome Getaway

Superb accommodations. Great hosts. A little steep for 2wd on gravel, but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

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

Amazing cabin and host

This house is exactly what you’re looking for if you are in need of a getaway while still wanting to be close to the fun of a casino. There is more than enough space and Brian the host is super friendly and honest when it comes to setting expectations. Like other reviews, cell and internet service is spotty but we weren’t there to work or play on phones. We had no problems and hope to be back soon to the Hive!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia G.

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

Family vacation

It was a perfect family getaway! To be honest we didn't mind not having the wifi it was the perfect opportunity to hang out play some pool, board games, enjoy family time. Lots of room for everyone... very nicely decorated for Christmas too! We wanted to see snow and in our last day we got to see the dusting of snow :-) Brian was very responsive to any questions/concerns we had. Definitely recommend this house for your next family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Cabin seclusion

Back in the mountains away from the noise! Huge cabin both lower and upper floors-great for everyone to enjoy playing pool, ping pong, huge Jenga blocks, checkers, Cd player, TV with sports, etc. Quiet and plenty of rooms and bathrooms for all of us. Huge kitchen and eating tables. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace S.

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

Great family home

Great place to meet for a family vacation, plenty of room for the whole family. Lots of room to spread out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin L.

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

Awesome stay, great communication, definitely recommend

This place was clean, secluded and in good condition. There's a ping pong table, pool table and corn hole boards to keep you entertained while hanging out. The kitchen is well stocked with whatever you need and there's plenty of places to sit and hangout for the whole crowd. We really enjoyed it and had a great time. Only drawback (very minor one) was that the wi-fi was a bit spotty but that's not surprising given the location. All in all I definitely recommend and would go back in a heart beat
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

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

Beautiful

Wonderful stay. Brian was great and very responsive. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Pradeep M.

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

Amazing Cabin - perfect for a big group

The only reason we rated it a 4 stars is because the upstairs and downstairs are like different units and no connectivity from inside downstairs to upstairs. The other thing is the WiFi a couple of us needed to work a day on the trip and WiFi didn't help. Other than the above it is a wonderful cabin for large group of people and the view in the morning is amazing. Plenty of space both inside and outside. A couple of recommendations would be Fix the WiFi if possible and also have a few additional blankets both downstairs and upstairs. Overall we are very happy, Brian was very helpful and we will rent it again in future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela D.

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

Amazing place

This cabin is very large and very family friendly. Amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Peggy B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed....

I have rented places in this area for the last 10 years and I will say this has been the most negative. ..Two of the bedrooms had no privacy because you had to go through an upstairs and downstairs bedroom to get to the exterior stairs. Either you do not have two of the bedrooms or you have no stairway connection between the floors. Guests cannot be expected to allow traffic through their private bedrooms. Therefore, to go from one floor to the other, guests have to go outside down to parking area, up a steep drive way and across another parking area. With the two exit door rooms occupied, there is only one means of egress from each floor. This needs to be disclosed on the listing. It would have been a deal breaker for us. ..The screened porch upstairs is lovely, but there is no interior access to it. The downstairs porch had no furniture, so could not be used, although listing said it did. ..The ceiling fan in one room was so noisy it could not be used. ..The linens provided were just sheets and a coverlet the weight of the sheets. There were no blankets anywhere in the house for the cold natured guests. ..The kitchen and refrigerator were very small for the advertised 20 guests. We had to use our coolers for extra items. ...House is very dated and has stained carpet. ..Did love the dining room tables. Great for a large group. .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021