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PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!

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A wooden deck with a covered porch, wooden chairs, and a view of the surrounding greenery.
A lodge with a gravel driveway, wooden deck, and a pond in the background.
A cozy room with two patterned armchairs, a small table with a vase, and a wooden door with a sign.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a brown leather sofa, patterned armchairs, and a large rug.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, and a microwave. There are two wooden chairs at the island.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

When you stay at this vacation home in Cherokee, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This vacation home is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park.
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 6 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!

This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home is located on the Oconaluftee River. Kayaking and Canoeing are easy ways to access the river. Be sure to bring a fishing pole! No boat trailers or large motorized boats! If you're not wanting to fish, just jump in for a swim. Maybe you will just want to sit by the river and read a book or just watch the Canadian Geese and Otters playing around. Elk has been seen on the driveway and around the river.
Plans to visit Smoky Mountain Railroad? This house is about 10-15 minutes from SMR.
Cherokee Harrah's Casino is 10 minutes from the house. ( Depending on the traffic).
There are 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in the home. A master suite with a queen bed & private master bathroom, two other bedrooms both with queen beds. There is also a main bathroom as well. Cable TV is provided in the living room. The kitchen is supplied with a microwave, toaster, stove/oven, refrigerator, coffee pot & dishwasher. Wifi is also available at the house!
All linens are provided along with dishes, cookware, tissue paper and utensils.


NO pets allowed due to the owner and guests having pet allergies.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No garbage is to be left inside or outside of property upon departure. A 200.00 fee will be charged is trash is left.
Children of all ages are welcomed!
Please do not have drinks or food in the livingroom or bedrooms!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No food or drinks in livingroom or bedrooms.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Private Riverfront 3 Bed/2 Bath Oconaluftee River Private Dock
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PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 319 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

josh w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as it is every year for our boys fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying. Great location to Cherokee.Everything as listed. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Location
My sister ,brother and I went to spend time together after 2 years of our father's passing....he would have loved this place. Very clean & CozyWe loved the porch over looking the river.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
wish they had a up to date TV that you could link with your phone.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful stay in the mountains!! If you ever need a private getaway that's a few miles away from food, the casino, and downtown Cherokee, then this is the perfect place! The host was super nice, stayed in contact the whole time, and checking in/out was really simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay with everything we needed provided. Nicely updated, decorated and spacious for our family trip. We enjoyed having a dock with ladder for kayaking, fishing & swimming. It’s a beautiful view of the river from the porch with plenty of chairs. Comfy beds, living room furniture and large dinning table. The home is secluded in the woods with lots of wildlife. We enjoyed seeing elk, ducks & the fish jumping. Thank you to our wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

randi s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and a nice place very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautifully decorated, I love the porch and the rocking chairs. It is so peaceful and relaxing to listen to nature. A great escape from every day life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! It was very clean and exactly as pictured. They were also very easy to communicate with, and checked in with us daily. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had the best stay! Day was very helpful and answered all questions we had. Thankful and blessed to have had this place to spend time with our family this Christmas season.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean and comfy! We had everything we needed. We stayed for the WCU graduation and the location was perfect because we were close enough to WCU while being able to avoid the crowds in Sylva. I had my parents with me and dad doesn’t do stairs anymore, so this worked out great because there is a ramp from the gravel driveway to the kitchen door and everything is on one level, including the porch overlooking the river. Bring k-cups so you can have your coffee out there!Bonus for nature lovers: there are some fabulous flowering shrubs and trees around the property, great bird watching, and we were greeted along the road by a family of elk!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin served our family trip purpose to stay near by Bryson City polar express train and bring home Christmas trees entirely. Would be a great spring/summer stay to trout fish tube and explore. Host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful from start to finish. She was so accommodating and the house worked out so well for our trip to the Polar Express.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great, the home was immaculate! So clean and well kept. Every thing worked perfectly and the home was easy to find. Very close to shopping and Harrah's. So pretty to wake up to snow with a lovely view! We will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as pictured, good communication, and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. It was my 89 year old mother birthday present. House was perfect for her, one level with a ramp into the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wes G.

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

Peaceful Getaway!

The property was very enjoyable for our stay! It was clean, peaceful, and convenient to Cherokee. Day was a great host and very good at communicating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. House was very clean and spacious, definitely will be back! Host is also great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Vacation

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our mutigenerational family.It was on the perfect location for Cherokee and Bryson City activities. It was spotless and comfortable. I would highly recomend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda Y.

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

perfect VRBO

This property was spotless!! The host was awesome, checked in with us multiple times, this is a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ariana R.

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

Beautiful place

Excellent very beautiful everything I will definitely stay again in summer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MC C.

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

Perfect spot

We’ve stayed here multiple times now. It’s a fantastic location. Close to downtown but also secluded and tranquil for swimming and fishing. We love this spot! Day is very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, plenty of amenities, and secluded location riverside that is still easy to access. Excellent communication with host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025