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Bison Ranch Retreat - Luxury Lodge with 2 Master Suites

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
A fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, a wooden pergola, and a stone fire pit.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 143504 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Clyde, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Clyde

Located in Clyde, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Pigeon River and Haywood County Public Library. .This family-friendly cabin is 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.
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What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 18 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Biltmore Estate - 44 min drive - 38.9 miles
  • Cataloochee Valley - 48 min drive - 16.2 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 57 min drive - 37.5 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Haywood 209 Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bison Ranch Retreat - Luxury Lodge with 2 Master Suites

Experience a one-of-a-kind Smoky Mountain getaway on a private 65-acre bison ranch. Wake up to peaceful mountain views and watch our herd of bison roam the pastures—then stop by during morning bison feedings for an unforgettable ranch experience.

Guests staying here can enjoy unique activities offered at the ranch including watching the bison feedings, signing up to be a ranch hand for the day, becoming a bison feeder, exploring our impressive model train museum, and joining in the fun during Hollywood Game Night. It’s an experience you won’t find at an ordinary mountain cabin.

With over 3,500 square feet, this spacious custom log lodge is perfect for large families or groups traveling together. The home features two private master suites with doors leading to the back deck, where you can relax and take in beautiful mountain views while enjoying the quiet of the ranch.

Inside, the heart of the home is the impressive great room with a massive stone fireplace, perfect for gathering after a day of mountain adventures. Comfortable seating makes it easy for everyone to relax together.

Downstairs, the game room is a favorite for kids and adults alike, featuring:
• Life-size chess
• Pool table
• Air hockey
• Ping pong
• Foosball

After a fun day exploring the mountains, unwind in the private 8-person hot tub while enjoying the quiet surroundings of the ranch.

Family Fun Right on the Property

Children love hiking through the woods to our custom playground area known as The BC Corral. This outdoor adventure area includes:
• Swings
• Zip line
• Slides
• Rock wall
• Cargo nets
• Teeter totter
• Horseshoe pit for the adults

It’s the perfect place for kids to play while parents relax and enjoy the mountain scenery.

Perfect Smoky Mountain Location

The lodge is conveniently located near some of the region’s most popular attractions:

• Cataloochee Ski Resort – only 12 miles away
• Biltmore Estate in Asheville – about 30 minutes
• Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Blue Ridge Parkway scenic drives
• Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
• Elk viewing in Cataloochee Valley
• Cherokee Casino
• Sliding Rock & Pisgah National Forest
• Tubing, hiking, waterfalls, and more

Guests can also enjoy fishing on the Pigeon River, located within walking distance of the cabin, or take a short drive into town for shopping, dining, and antiquing.

Pet Friendly

We welcome pets of all sizes, because we know they’re part of the family too.

Whether you're looking for adventure in the mountains or a peaceful place to relax and reconnect, this unique Smoky Mountain lodge offers the perfect setting to make unforgettable memories.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Please dispose of butts properly

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Unit size: 3,504 square feet

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
A fee applies if more then 14 guests

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Please dispose of butts properly

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: A fee applies if more then 14 guests
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Tatonka Lodge Buffalo Ranch Clyde
Tatonka Buffalo Ranch Clyde
Tatonka Lodge, 2 Master Suites on a Buffalo Ranch! Cabin
Tatonka Lodge, 2 Master Suites on a Buffalo Ranch! Clyde
Tatonka Lodge, 2 Master Suites on a Buffalo Ranch! Cabin Clyde

Bison Ranch Retreat - Luxury Lodge with 2 Master Suites Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely perfect in every way. What a dream home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a great family Christmas space!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Kids love the Bison. Super steep driveway. Family loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The property is beautiful inside and out. It is also very clean. Had everything we needed. The hot tub broke 2 kids out in hot tub rash. The driveway is so steep, so we didn’t really leave. The folks who own the property are the nicest people. We really enjoyed our time at Buffalo Ranch!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a great time. The owners are incredibly friendly and helpful. They and the whole staff were very helpful and kind to the children. They really wanted us to have a good time. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Awesome Cabin on a hill

We all enjoyed the Great Buffalo Creek vacation
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was absolutely gorgeous. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils, pans, bowls, coffee pot, toaster etc. The wi-fi was great and it had Dish network. The one lane road to the cabin was alittle sketchy but we did fine with a car and a minivan
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

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

Tatonka Stay

Nice cabin in the woods. Enjoyed the hot tub, camp fire and grilling out. Lots of games to play when it rained. Plenty of space for our group to spread out. We also enjoyed the animals on the farm, especially the buffalo feeding.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael M.

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

Great Time. Great Cabin!!

The cabin and property was great!! Minor issues not worth presenting, overall we would definitely do this again......and plan too!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole E.

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

Long weekend getaway

Great experience with this property! Seal beach is a great local spot, easy walking distance to beach and downtown. Quick drives to the more crowded spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lon E.

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

Great vacation rental for large families. Enjoyed the buffalo feeding

We spent Thanksgiving week and our 50th wedding anniversary at the Tatonka Lodge. It was everything we wished for and more. Great family memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Birthday reunion

My family and I spent a wonderful week at the Lodge. There were 9 of us and it was very comfortable for all of us
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frank h.

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

Great place to stay.

Such a great location. We had a large group of family and had lots of room along with lots to keep us busy. Game room in the cabin with pool, Foss ball and even air hockey. Kitchen was good size for cooking up some big meals and the heated floor in the 2 master bedrooms were a big hit. The ranch had bison, lamas and even got to hold a baby goat. Staff was super friendly and really couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

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

Beautiful Escape with views and plenty to do

This property was perfect for our group of eight—including our furry friends! Cheryl was fantastic to communicate with, and when we encountered a minor issue, she promptly sent someone to assist. The house had everything we needed and more, from the game room to the hot tub. We loved walking our dogs around the property and had so much fun seeing the goats, llamas, alpacas, and bison! I highly recommend this property, as well as any of Cheryl's other rentals. Buffalo Creek Vacations is truly amazing—we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA GAIL M.

Perfect Family Vacation

We arrived to find a lovely home, perfectly decorated, for our family vacation. We mostly enjoyed the outdoors at the cabin and the park within walking distance. The game room at the cabin was an added bonus! We had a small problem with the TV and he was there in about 10 minutes to fix it! This is the perfect home for a family retreat!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE J.

#10 Experience

Had a great weekend. I will be back. Alot to do. Everyone was so friendly. Cabin was extraordinary. Very clean and beautiful. Views were breathtaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

Property was excellent

House was beautiful, just as pictured. There was something for everyone to enjoy and there was so much to do in the area. I did not pay enough attention to the advice about 4 wheel drive being recommended but we made out okay on our July trip. Highly recommend this lodge if the steep road with cutbacks doesn't intimidate you. (It didn't stop us from doing anything we wanted.)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Betty A.

A great Mountain experience w a family Ranch feel!!

Our family plus extended family had a great reunion on this mountain/ranch!! Tatonka Lodge was cozy, well equipped, and there was plenty to keep us busy and relaxed (loved the hot tub). We appreciated the family feel with nearby family owners to answer our questions and allow us to help feed the baby goats:) The Great Smokey Mountains offered tons of nearby parks and recreation albeit steep climbs! Our favorite was Deep Creek park with the tubing down the creek/"rapids." Blue ridge parkway and Ashville also highlights. We saw God's handiwork and will come back !!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tatonka Lodge = Great Family Fun

We decided on a last minute mountain getaway midweek & were so glad we chose Tatonka Lodge! First impressions walking into this cabin!! Wow!!! It was close to area attractions as well! We loved seeing the bison fed in the mornings!! Also, sitting under the stars in the big hot tub was fabulous! There was everything we needed in the kitchen as well to cook at the cabin a few nights--we also tried some bison steaks one night. Those were delicious! Can't wait to come back...Also, read alot of reviews about the drive, we had a minivan & got there fine. Thanks to the owners for all the thoughtfulness that went into this cabin!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Beautiful Home and Views

The house was absolutely beautiful. It was warm and charming and had all the natural touches of a log cabin. It was spaceous enough for two families with teenage kids and had ample space for additional guests if needed. The house was clean and very well kept. When you visit, you must check out the photo album of the cabin inthe construction phase--awesome. The only problem we encountered was the road up the cabin--in the winter you really need a truck. They were kind enough to grade the road with a tractor which made it much easier to access the home which made the view all worth it!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Best Vacay and we didn't leave the State!!!!

We loved this place and can't wait to go back! We spent 8 days at the Buffalo Creek Vacations in Tatonka Lodge. The house is beautiful, fully stocked and has so much to do you hardly have to leave! From a 5 year old, "I had no idea there was so much to do in the mountains (she didn't leave the ranch). From a 13 year old, athletic, boy who has traveled a lot, "The best trip I have ever taken. Mom....when are we coming back?". For me....well we stayed an additional day because I wasn't ready to go. The views are gorgeous, the owners, very hospitable and again....the house is beautiful!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

Heaven

We have been to Tatonka Lodge twice now. 2010 was only a month after my husband passed away. Such a difficult time but the beauty and life that surrounds the Lodge brought hope. This year we choose it again, the anniversary of his death. We used that time to contemplate, relax, remember. You are so close to heaven there that it can't help but restore hope for the future. I look at all of those magnificent windows and know that the light that shines through is the light of hope, peace and promise for whatever life brings.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bill R.

Great Family Experience

We spent a wonderful extended weekend at the lodge. We had 11 adult size people and never felt cramped. The lodge is decorated beautifully with so much detail! It was great to seat everyone for meals all at the same table. The kitchen is fully supplied with all that is needed to feed a large group. Our weather was perfect so we did some hiking and went to see the bison being fed one morning, a real treat! There is plenty to do with all ages and abilities from the game room, a favorite of the kids, to the hot tub and fire pit for roasting hotdogs and s'mores! Cheryl is wonderful to work with, she answered any questions we had promptly. We look forward to another visit sometime soon! Thanks for the great family experience.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

William R.

Thanksgiving Blessing

This is a wonderful property. Our family of 11, with kids and grandkids, enjoyed our time in this beautiful and spacious home. We really enjoyed the feeling of being out in the wilderness and up in the mountains, not in a prefabricated community just for vacationers. Yet, the house is conveniently located to many things in the Maggie Valley, Smokey Mountain area. The house is supplied with everything you can think of. Two master suites, huge decks, private trails, game room, large area for gathering and it was very clean and well equipped. I'd recommend this for any large family gathering. The only negative is the road up to the lodge which can be a bit of a challenge, but it is worth it once you learn to navigate that. All in all a wonderful proper and a wonderful host family.
Archival

8/10 Good

John H.

Loved It!!!

Our family had a wonderful time staying in Tatonka lodge. The home is beautiful and has everything you need. We had 10 people ages 11- 70+ and everyone enjoyed it! There was plenty of space for everyone and the game room was especially nice and used by everyone! We enjoyed the hot tub daily and the fire pit one night to make s’mores (a nice added touch to have that as a welcome basket). We enjoyed the hiking the trails and the bison feedings several morning. Cheryl and her family are the nicest people and very helpful. The driveway was our only negative. The location of the house is perfect for daily outings to Asheville, Cherokee, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, and Black Mountain. I would recommend staying at this house, just be ready for the driveway. If the driveway was paved all the way up it would be fine.

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