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

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River Romance offers a serene retreat with a hot tub on the front deck and an outdoor firepit, perfect for cozying up to the soothing sounds of the Tuckasegee River. Walk into Dillsboro or explore nearby trails, then unwind in this mountain cabin's compact kitchen and main bedroom with surround sound speakers.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 570 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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
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

23414

About the area

Located in Sylva, this cottage is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Sylva travel guide
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Down on the Tuck
    Tuckasegee River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Alumni Tower
    Western Carolina University
    8 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    23 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    25 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park showing mountains, forest scenes and a cascade
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    27 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • El Patron
    10 min drive
  • Waffle House
    8 min drive
  • Big Nick’s Bbq
    9 min drive
  • Zaxby's
    9 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.

How much is parking at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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

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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 111 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin was very clean and the creek was so peaceful! The only thing I would suggest is to trim down the brush at the driveway so it would be easier to see oncoming traffic when pulling out of the property. Other than that, it was an awesome place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Craig M.

GREAT STAY

Nice Place. Great stay. Enjoyed the water.

8/10 Good

Robbie W.

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

Wonderful

Excellent location, excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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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

james s.

My partner made my stay great.not the housee

The river was gorgeous. The hot tub was very relaxing.Slept great
Stayed 6 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

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
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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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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

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

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

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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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!
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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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found our stay to be prefect! Everything was better than expected! We came just wanting a quiet getaway in nature... and left with some of the best memories I've ever made.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Jennifer N.

Good location

Good location
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8/10 Good

Greg N.

Great get away!!!

We loved the location of the cabin. The covered porch on the back was great. The covered shelter by the river was also very nice. We also enjoyed a fire each night and the steps down to the river was wonderful.

6/10 Okay

Julia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The property is kind of shabby, doors delaminating, mirror edges worn. The couch was very uncomfortable with springs you could feel when you sat down. Shouldn’t have to strip the beds and start laundry when paying that much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Netty B.

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

River Romance Cabin

Loved our stay here. Perfect location on the river. Cabin and hot tub clean. Communicated minor issues that needed to be fixed with company so they could be fixed for the next people. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Moulton L.

Perfectly situated on the river and near town!

Quiet, private, killer deck on the river, comfy and clean!! Looks just like the pictures online. We will be back soon!

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