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

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Outdoor dining
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2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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

River Romance

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Set on almost a half-acre, this stilted river cottage is the perfect getaway! Just a few feet from the Tuckasegee River but also close to town, this retreat is perfect for groups looking to get a real sense of the mountain atmosphere. Walk just a half-mile into Dillsboro to shop, dine, or canoe the river. Trails also fill the area for hiking and exploring the surrounding mountains.

The thoughtful orientation of this modest-sized cabin keeps the river-song in your ears and heart. Guests can use the hot tub on the front deck, the outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood), and the covered picnic shelter. Inside, you'll find a compact, but full kitchen as well as a main bedroom with a large TV with surround sound speakers.

This home also includes central heating and air-conditioning.

Things to know

Cell and GPS services are limited in this area

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

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

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 750 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

23414

About the neighborhood

Map
Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 9 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 19 min drive - 23.0 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?

Check-out 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 from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Oaks Gallery and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 99 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Craig M.

GREAT STAY
Nice Place. Great stay. Enjoyed the water.

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

6/10 Okay

Jenny J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Nice cabin
Nice older cabin. Location was good. The cabin is not stocked well. Be sure to ask if it has what you might need or just bring everything you may need to have. If you enjoy fishing, you will like this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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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

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

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

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
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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!

10/10 Excellent

Amie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute place
Listing is accurate. River access for floating. Close to town and hiking. Clean rooms and good mattresses. AC was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Perfect
Exactly as described. Clean and comfortable!

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
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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.

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?

6/10 Okay

Debra K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Not what I expected
It is a great location but the pictures aren't accurate. The home is slanted notably. The kitchen lacked in basic cooking needs (pans). Although, I did not expect groceries, I did expect basics such as garbage bags for the trash can, hair dryer, instructions on how to use the electronics, toilet paper, new sponge for the dishes (the one there was disgusting). The TV in the living area only had one channel and we could not figure out how to get more. The TV in the master had surround sound, however, ALL the cords were not connected and were in a tangled mess next to the TV. No instruction on that either. The bathroom shower curtain had mildew on it and there was only 1 roll of toilet paper in the house. Outside, the stationary grill was rusted and filthy. There was also a movable grill that was not really usable. The fire pit was full of old burnt wood and not cleaned for use for the next guests (us). I expected the rental to be turn-key and was quite disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
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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

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
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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