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Quiet pet-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace

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2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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8.2

Very good

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71226 sq ft

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  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Cullowhee, NC
  • Popular LocationTuckasegee River1 min walk
  • Popular LocationWestern Carolina University10 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Glenville25 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)70 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Enjoyed the house. Zero cell service but WiFi was good, cute house. Unfortunately, did not have time to use the hot tub,...
Ashley H.
Dec 28, 2023

About this property

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

Quiet pet-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace

Along the River Cottage

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In the town of Cullowhee, at an elevation of 2400 feet, this riverfront cottage has 180 feet of river frontage. Free from the bustle of hurried living, relax among the tall trees that surround the home. Take in a morning cup of coffee while rocking on the porch that overlooks the river. Listen to the birds sing and relax in the cool mountain air. A stone fire pit is located behind the cottage. Kick back in front of the fireplace or take a soak in the hot tub on the back deck.

What’s nearby:
Come visit this Smoky Mountain home where you have access to hiking, fishing, golfing, whitewater rafting, tubing, skiing, shopping, dining & gambling. The home is located between Sylva and Cashiers, 15 minutes to Dillsboro and the Smoky Mountain Railroad. Enjoy trout fishing, swimming or tubing from your backyard on the Tuckasegee River.

Things to know:
Full kitchen (no dishwasher)
Free WiFi
1 dog maximum
Fireplace only available from October through March
Maximum parking spaces: 2
Limited cell service and GPS

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Dock details:

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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,226 square feet

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

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

23436

About the neighborhood

Cullowhee

Located in Cullowhee, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Cashiers Farmers Market. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk
  • Western Carolina University - 10 min drive
  • Judaculla Rock - 16 min drive
  • Bear Creek Lake - 23 min drive
  • Lake Glenville - 25 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panda Express - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Which Wich - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet pet-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet pet-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet pet-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet pet-friendly riverfront house with large back deck, hot tub, fireplace located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Western Carolina University and Judaculla Rock are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edwin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
The house was great. A great location. Easy access to the property. The area was very quiet and very peaceful. I would most definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan I.

Riverfront cabin with hot tub
Rough trip for our family. Hoping your family has a better stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend getaway
Enjoyed the house. Zero cell service but WiFi was good, cute house. Unfortunately, did not have time to use the hot tub, but we did check it out and it was clean and warm. My only issue was the well water. It is stinky, but common for that area. Just take bottled water.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jesse P.

Nice private spot on the river
Loved the private river access, gas fireplace, and close proximity to Cullowhee where we toured Western Carolina University.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joyce K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very loud traffic construction starting at 7 am
Very noisy road construction and just traffic noise. Outdoor area dirty and broken furniture. Hot tub did not work. Steps leading to outdoor fire pit very dangerous Inside is beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

eason a. s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Staffords
Had a wonderful stay hoping to return soon. Need to replace some light bulbs and keep some on hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Tim O.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not well maintained
On arrival, the bush at the main porch entrance that you have to go though is overgrown. I had to dodge around it to get up the stairs. Property management sent an email or text (I can’t remember) with Wi-Fi instructions and they weren’t right. There was a different router and password for this property on a piece of paper tucked away on the kitchen counter. Hot tub had dirt in it. It clearly hadn’t been cleaned. The water was yellow and smelled bad. All the closest are full of stuff so you can’t really use them if you want. The drawers in the bedrooms have trash in them. There’s trash under the refrigerator, under the night stands etc. The night stands had a coat of dust on them. The property sent an auto generated message asking about cleanliness and when I responded to it, it came back as undeliverable. The house is either on well water or had a really bad hard water problem and it shows everywhere with real bed yellow staining. The property location is nice. The dock/porch on the river are nice to sit on, just know there is a road just on the other side of the river that is heavily trafficked. I can confidently say I wouldn’t recommend this property and I won’t be returning to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best mountain vacation ever
This place is gorgeous, the location is amazing, the hot tub was empty, the property manager filled it up the next day, we loved it and look forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, But That Water!
While the photos online made the cabin and furnishings appear newer, the cabin was cozy, well-stocked, comfortable and well-furnished. Our only serious complaint, and the reason we would not return, is the water. The water had such a high iron content that I could not even stand to brush my teeth with it. After washing my hands or showering, I smelled like rusty metal the rest of the day. If there was something that could be done to improve the water quality, the cabin would be a sweet retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness
River's edge cottage
Wonderful cottage in a quaint valley. Quiet neighborhood except for the traffic on the two lane road on the opposite side of the river. The house was equipped with everything you would need for a week or weekend stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Emily W.

House on the River
Listing is not accurate- HOT TUB. - did not work, fireplace did not work, fire-pit by the river was great but no where to sit - we could have brought chairs if we would have known. Water - reviews say a bit of mineral in water - very incorrect- very high mineral content lime I didn’t want to bathe or brush my teeth or make coffee we went back into town to buy bottled water for all these. It was dusty/cobwebs- old blankets just thrown into closets. Just kinda weird- oh and the neighbor came over while we are sitting down for dinner to tell is to move one of our cars because the UPS man comes flying down the road - mind you it’s Saturday night. Not a horrible experience but sounded much nicer on the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Troy W.

Not bad, could be better.
The Good: Overall the property was in good condition, rustic of course, but exactly what you would expect in a nice comfortable, up in a hollow mountain location. All surrounding properties were well maintained and you always felt safe. Everything was in working order and the rental was well stocked. A nice place to stay overall. The Bad: There is a rodent problem. Droppings were in the kitchen utensil drawers and in the lower kitchen cabinets. Droppings were also found in the forward bedroom on the comforter. Not something you ever want to see but an older home, down in a hollow, not lived in full time... it can happen. Not a show stopper but preventable and easily taken care of. Other things that needed attention was the overflowing gutter on the back of the house, a board on the deck that curled up when dry causing a tripping problem. It also laid flat when wet exposing a screw that revealed another safety concern. The kitchen faucet sprayer doesn't work. Easy, low cost fixes that will help improve the next renter experience. Hope this helps.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit!
Visited son and daughter at WCU. Great location and house was nice. Only issue was neighbor across the street. He was out in the yard with a flashlight when my son came to visit and shined the light in my son’s eyes to the point he had to stop and and ask the man to turn it off so he could see to turn in the driveway. Never seen the man again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Suzanne g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a great stay close to Western Carolina
Cabin was great as was the hot tub - they have hard water but nothing that snobowl won’t cure
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
great family spot
we really enjoyed this property. its just as it sags in the listing, beautiful location, hot tub on deck and very spacious. the mibkr issue we had was resolved quickly by rhe property manager, so you can rest assured if you stay here you will have good communication and issues quickly resolved. our onky real complain was it wasnt the cleanest rental we have stayed in. it could use some new bedding and a good deep clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the river
Peaceful. Great deck to sit on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our short stay!
We wanted a quick getaway for a couple of days so this was a great option for us. Plenty of room for all of us. Property was clean for the most part. There was a little dust on light fixtures and behind doors. The house has “hard” water so the sink and baths were stained up and water had a bad smell. Not sure if that can be fixed with a filter or not. We appreciated that the rooms had TV’s, there was free WiFi, linens were included, they had most everything you needed in kitchen for cooking/eating, and they provided dish soap, dish rags, hand towels, toilet paper, and paper towels. It was well stocked. The hot tub was nice but did have the hard water odor as well. The chlorine did help tone down the smell some. It is above the river so you have to go down stairs to get to and from but they are sturdy and safe. The dock is nice to sit and watch the water flow by or fish. It is very close to the road so there is a lot of road noise. Overall, we’d rent it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H., Hilton Head Island, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & Rustic
We enjoyed out stay. We enjoyed our coffee on the back porch in the mornings and a little hot tub dip morning and night. We brought our own fire wood for a bonfire and cooked over it too! Close enough to downtown Sylva and we drove to High Falls Waterfall too! Over great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam H., Statesville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Other than the deck and deck chairs being in need of repairs, (deck boards were loose in places, chairs were wobbly and seemed unsafe to sit in) it was a very nice place. Beds were comfortable, bathrooms good size, plenty of seating. Bring your own drinking water for cooking though, lots of iron in the water, it is discolored and smells slightly.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage doesn’t look like the picture.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

jessie c.

Cozy cottage on busy road
Although we were excited for the trip, we were not aware we were going to be against a busy highway. We could hear traffic all hours of the night. The home was not clean to our standards. Didn’t feel that the disclosure advertised the surroundings or busy road. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Kharem C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
The house was clean, the property was quiet. As others mentioned, it is located across the creek from a busy road, but that seems to be factored in to the price. We didn't catch any noteworthy fish, though not for lack of trying, and the hot tub was green. The firepit was pleasant and though there were neighbors nearby, we couldn't see or hear them from the back porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F., Belton

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint Cottage
Enjoyed a quick get away with the family and a couple of their friends. This cottage has everything you need to relax. The beds were comfortable and kitchen well equipped. The WiFi was meh, but we had 6 people trying to use it at the same time. We thoroughly enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. There was as many said road noise from 107, but it was quiet at night. There’s little light pollution if you love to star gaze. Close to Cashiers and Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Kristin S.

Nice place - pet friendly!
This was a cute cottage. Location was nice, but you can hear the traffic as mentioned in other posts - even inside. The water is terrible. Very high in iron. So much so, you smell like iron when you get out of the shower. We had to go buy bottled water. Hot tub and fire pit were fun. Good central location to many attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Jonathan W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not worth the money at all
I came to Along the River with high hopes – they were dashed. The stay was relatively expensive (I know that it was peak season for the leaves, but still) and just was not worth it. The location is reasonably nice (semi-private and pretty), but right across the river is a road. I had seen the road from the aerial photo – what I didn’t see was that it was the main drag for the area. I’ve been near Interstates that were less noisy (that continued throughout the stay). The physical (frame, deck, etc.) was in good repair. However, the cabin overall needs a deep clean (there was dust everywhere), and the kitchenware was filthy and the cookware needs to be thrown out and replaced. Then, we discovered just HOW MUCH iron there was in the water (too much to drink and cook with comfortably, bring some water with you if you come) – also, be aware that washing light clothes in iron water will turn them brown (making the washer/dryer not too useful). There were issues with the hot tub (we were able to resolve since we had had a hot tub and knew how to use the chemicals). Be aware that there was NO cell service (Verizon or AT&T, don’t know about Sprint), the Internet was both slow and VERY intermittent. We ended up leaving a day early just to not have to deal with it anymore. It just was not worth the price we paid.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020