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Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!

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Enjoy a peaceful retreat with a porch and scenic views, surrounded by nature.
Discover a rustic visitor center amidst a wooded area, home to a local landmark and wildlife.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, sink, and stove.
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, leather sofa, and functional layout.
Explore the forest playground with a slide, climbing net, and platform.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 556 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is €223
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug

About this property

Entire place

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

Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!

Looking for a completely unique vacation? Sleep in our restored 1960's caboose! Completely renovated on the inside to ensure rest & relaxation while visiting the Smokies. The caboose has a private master bedroom, a cupola for the kids to sleep in, a full kitchen to cook meals in! You can literally lay in bed & see the buffalo herd out in the pasture!

Enjoy making memories while making smores over the fire pit outside as you watch the bison grazing in the field. Truly, Buffalo roam on this private 65 acre little piece of heaven tucked away in the mountains. Whether watching the sunrise over the mountain peaks while the Smoky Mountains clear up for a beautiful day, or setting your sights on our herd of buffalo coming for their morning oats. You will not be disappointed while you are enjoying a hot cup of coffee or cocoa on our large back deck of a unique rental!

If you are looking for a quiet 'get away from it all' retreat, this is it! Enjoy long hikes on the property, fishing within walking distance from the caboose or take a trip into town to do some shopping or antiquing.

Children will love the hike through the woods to the brand play area, The BC Corral! This custom designed area has everything from swings, zip line, slides, teeter totter, cargo nets, rock wall & even a horse shoe pit for the adults! The kids will love it here!

A stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations is surely one that your family will always enjoy looking back on!

We are pet friendly, size doesn't matter!

Please call Cheryl to answer any additional questions about Seaboard Coast Line #0877 Caboose!

Our other cabins:
Tatonka Lodge,sleeps 14- VRBO # 163324
Timber Hollow, sleeps 8 - VRBO # 581708
Bison Overlook Lodge, sleeps 8 - VRBO #131294
Bison Escape, sleeps 8 - VRBO #725816
Buffalo Bungalow, sleeps 2 - VRBO # 409851

Fun things to do: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Biltmore Estate, skiing at Cataloochee Ski Area, Tubing at Tony's Tube World, Ghost Town, hiking at Chimney Rock, tubing at Deep Creek, Fun Factory, Indoor skydiving, visit the Elk in Cataloochee Park, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Casino in Cherokee, slide down the rocks at Sliding Rockin the Pisgah National Forest, downhill skiing, snowboarding & tubing at Cataloochee Ski Resort, golf at Waynesville Country Club, Maggie Valley Country Club or Ironduff Golf Course!

Property manager

Cheryl Hillis

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 600 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 - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to dates on shots

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Sleep Caboose 65 Acre Buffalo Ranch Cabin Clyde
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About the area

Map
Clyde, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 27 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 29 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 38 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ferguson Supply - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rooster Southern Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive Inn & Dairy Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!?

As of 8 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch! on 18 Aug 2025 start from €222.83, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch! located?

This family-friendly Clyde cabin is located in the mountains, 0.4 mi (0.7 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).

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Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! My son loved watching the bison.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Sam L.

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

Fun place

We enjoyed it, great scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darian L.

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

An Experience You Need

We stayed as an adventurous overnight and didn't even realize how fun it would be. The train itself was amazing, beautifully decorated and full theme. Property was so cool with so many animals. Overall great experience we didnt even realize we needed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

A tranquil, unique getaway!

Our boys LOVED the animals, trains, and game room. We loved hiking the property and relaxing on our porch! A great little getaway for families!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Perfect country getaway

The kids loved seeing all the animals. The caboose was very comfortable and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T.

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

Awesome stay home on the range

Came to Maggie Valley for a car show and couldn't have chosen a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Caboose stay

We so loved our stay and the kids especially loved all the animals around to see and pet! The host was great and we were able to get buffalo steaks and eggs from there night there on the property for our meals! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

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

Great area

Quiet and folks are very friendly. Great view of the Bison from the Caboose. Took lots of pictures of Elk at Cataloochee valley.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

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

Great location quiet space

This a is a really unique and cozy place to stay. The location is super beautiful and extremely quiet. And who knew there would be alpacas, a mini horse, a mini donkey, goats, chickens, a turkey and the friendliest rabbits I've ever met? It was perfect for my husband and me and our teen son.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke G.

Magical family experience!

Roasting marshmallows outside your train caboose while watching a herd of buffalo was amazing! The caboose is so fun to stay in and all the animals and awesome playground were the icing on the cake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Celia T.

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

Wonderful Experience!

Sleeping in a Caboose and seeing bison up close. Doesn't get any better than that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah H.

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

So much fun for kids!

This was a surprise for my kids and they didn’t want to leave! I know this trip will be a part of lifetime memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Great Family Adventure

We had an awesome Father and Son trip. Staying in the caboose was awesome. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We enjoyed exploring the property and looking at all the animals. And the train museum was a blast. So much to see and to do. We hope yo go back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Fun time

They went out of their way to make sure we got to see the model train room before we left. This is a great place to bring your family for some real American tradition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

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

See Bison in North Carolina

This was so much fun! Sleeping in a beautiful caboose and watching bison...I wish we could have stayed longer. The owners are such nice people and very great communicators. If you have kids, they would love this. If you are just a couple looking for a really cool place to stay, or if you are a daughter and mother like we were, it's a lot of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

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

Fun, different

Definitely a new experience, a very interesting and fun trip. This one will stand out. Staying in a train car was a first for us and the animals were great. Store and game room on site. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Seems remote, however, short drive to grocery store, restaurants and just a little farther to Walmart. Great getaway. Would definitely recommend!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Unique place to stay

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy caboose. The property was exactly as described. I'm addition to having the bison right across the lane there are also llamas, alpacas, goats, bunnies and other animals to see just a short walk from the caboose. Cheryl was very helpful and available via text with any questions we had. Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Lake Junaluska and the Blue Ridge Parkway are just a short drive away for plenty of things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi H.

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

Great Weekend Getaway for a Family

Our family travels the country to stay in different "trains" that have been remodeled as hotel rooms. This is the nicest train we have stayed in to date! Plenty of room for a family of five. The Bison were beautiful to watch eating out of the window of the caboose. The kids loved the game room, but our favorite was the model train display. If you have a train lover either younger or older in your family this is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

Wonderful time connecting with nature

Our 2 small children fell in love with the caboose! It was a fun experience and a good size for our little family of 4. Cheryl and Jeff were so welcoming. We enjoyed feeding the goats, hiking the grounds, playing on the playground and in the game room, watching the bison from the caboose, and close-up at the morning feeding. We'll definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Amazing!!!! Caboose & buffalo...more then expected!

My husband surprised me & my boys for my birthday! It was incredible. I never slept in a caboose before & waking up to bison out the window was a trip we will never forget! The owners were very nice & helpful as well. Kids enjoyed hiking to the playground & feeding the goats. Can't wait to come back again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Great getaway vacation!

We booked this place for our 3 year old son who loves trains and it did not disappoint! The caboose was clean and felt very spacious. There was so much to do on the property we really never had to leave. The staff were so friendly and by the end of our stay we felt like we knew them. We got to watch the buffalo each morning and evening. The staff made sure that my son got to pet and interact with all of the animals and were so hands on with everything. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Fun

Was a unique vacation experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Amazing experience

We loved staying on your property. The caboose was spectacular ad watching the bison feeding was very interesting as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline O.

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

Great Place!

Nice location with fun things to do on the property. Kids had a great time, we’re looking forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022