Escape to nature with this pet-friendly, family retreat just 15 minutes from Highlands! Perfect for hiking, relaxing, and playtime with the kids. Utilize the outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace and the playhouse in the side yard full of games!
Scaly Mountain
Escape to nature with this pet-friendly, family retreat just 15 minutes from Highlands! Perfect for hiking, relaxing, and playtime with the kids. Utilize the outdoor fire pit, indoor fireplace and the playhouse in the side yard full of games!
Located in Cullowhee, this cabin is within a 15-minute drive of Lake Glenville and Old Edwards Club. .This cabin is 22.3 mi (36 km) from Western Carolina University and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest.
Cashiers Farmers Market - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
Restaurants
The Tavern @ High Hampton - 12 min drive
Shell - 16 min drive
Whiteside Brewing Company - 12 min drive
Wildcat Cliffs Country Club - 10 min drive
The Local - 13 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.
The Cabin!
The Yellow Mountain Cabin was built in 1928 by our Great Grandfather. Step back in time and enjoy the whimsy and charm of our craftsman-style cabin while enjoying the modern amenities, including a new King Size bed in the master! Nestled in the woods, enjoy the view, the beautiful antiques, the stained glass windows, and more! Perfect for couples, families, or a friend's retreat! We've even created a What To Do and Where to Eat guide for you to enjoy!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
This smoke-free cabin offers books.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Pool
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Please bag all pet droppings so the property remains walkable for the next guests. Place bags in larger trash bags then into trash container.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs must be crated when guests leave the cabin.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
The Cabin! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 56 reviews
10 - Excellent
50
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 56 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 56 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jason R.
Jan 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable! Would definitely stay there again.
Jason R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly K.
Dec 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location tucked away between Cashiers and Highlands! Cabin was clean, cozy, and charming. We hope to stay again soon!
Kimberly K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Will S.
Oct 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and comfortable cabin!
Will S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Lisa J.
Oct 19, 2025
It was chilly during our stay. The heat rises to the upper floor so family upstairs got too hot. The outside seems over- grown. If you have more than one vehicle there, parking is a bit hard. You have to back out of the driveway. However, if looking for a remote location away from everything then this is it. We were there for my son’s wedding which was somewhat near the cabin.
Lisa J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joanne D.
Oct 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and comfortable cabin.
Joanne D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristie C.
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This place was really cute. Would definitely stay there again.
Kristie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carrie H.
Sep 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was an absolutely outstanding place to stay. Central to many of the waterfalls our crew was here to explore and not too far from a grocery store and restaurants. The cabin was clean and inviting and my kids had a great time looking at all the decorations and the horses across the street. I would definitely recommend the cabin.
Carrie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth L.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable beds and lovely linens. A bit remote but good for relaxation. So many amenities provided, a definite home away from home.
Elizabeth L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
suzanne v., Dunedin Florida
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for price
Super clean comfortable Great WiFiVery small kitchen but other than breakfast we ate out. Had some fun times watching the horse across the street he was very vocal. Would stay again close to both Cashiers Highlands or Lake Glenville
suzanne v.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Linda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Soraya B.
Jul 22, 2025
Soraya B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
James O.
Jul 22, 2025
James O.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
8/10 Good
Debra S.
Jun 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cabin!
We enjoyed our visit. Comfortable beds and quiet porch. Very small kitchen, but you have what you need. It really is under the trees and peaceful. Would have loved to have had places to walk-the walk to the creek was not possible because of high weeds. I didn’t catch that the checkout was an hour earlier than most places (10:00 am), so we were rushing after breakfast.
Debra S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jerry C.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mtn Vacation
Absolutely wonderful; incredible place in middle of waterfalls, lakes, streams, fly fishing, white water rafting,kayaking or just relaxing. We would definitely come back!!! Everything we were hoping for & much more!
Jerry C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rick W.
Jun 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Yellow Mountain Get-A-Way
We really enjoyed our spontaneous trip to Cashiers/Highlands area where we hiked and explored this beautiful area seeing beautiful scenery and stunning waterfalls! Yellow Mountain cabin was a joy to return to..nestled in a serene landscape this cozy cabin didn’t disappoint..it was quiet, cozy, comfortable and beautifully decorated..the hosts have all the comforts of home to share with their guests .. we are extremely happy with our choice ..
Rick W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Sue P., Charlotte, NC
May 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfalls with grands
Waterfalls visit with one senior citizen, a 15 year old and an 11 year old. Lovely accommodation and cozy. Never did figure out how to get the lamps to turn on in the master, but managed with my flashlight to be able to read. We all love the homey feel and enjoyed the little tall grass walk to see the creek on the property. We would stay here again!
Sue P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Al B., Greer
May 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding trip
We were very happy with our accommodations at The Cabin. We really didn't get to enjoy being at the house because it was a quick come and go. I appreciated the host allowing us to check-in earlier due to a 5:00 wedding in Highlands. We would definitely stay here again. My only complaint is the additional fees added to the nightly fee.
Al B.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
2/10 Terrible
Linda F.
Apr 26, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
Drove there from Florida. Pulled in yard very grown up. We have a brand new truck and it took many tries to get it turned around without getting it scratched up with brush and low hanging tree limbs. Could not back out due to it being a very busy road. Walked into the house it was very dark and outdated and had musty smell. We did not stay I made arrangements to stay our week at another place. Very disappointed.
Linda F.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joe R.
Feb 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great like last time
This was our second time staying here. A great, quant property with a lot of character. Would stay again.
Joe R.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connie P.
Jan 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Here for a girls trip and had the best time! Wood burning fireplace made the nights warm!! Excellent property at an excellent deal!!
Connie P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ashley K., Augusta/Ga
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
AK
Absolutely perfect!!!
Ashley K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike P.
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Year-end Vacation
Our stay at Yellow Mountain Cabin was excellent. It was exactly what we needed to finish out the years of 2024.
Mike P.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie F.
Nov 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin!
Our family stayed here to visit a student at WCU. The cabin was clean, had everything we needed, and had some lovely personal touches like the decor. We plan to be back!!
Julie F.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heather H.
Nov 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Place!
This property was just what we needed for an overnight stay. There is plenty of room inside for the 3 bedrooms to comfortably accommodate our group. The house was clean and had all the basic ammenities you could need. Joy and Steeve were very responsive and helpful! I wish we could have stayed longer to explore the surrounding woods of the cabin!
Heather H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Bethany T.
Nov 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin in the mountains
This cozy cabin in the woods was perfect for a weekend girls getaway. It provided seculsion while also being easy to get to and conveniently located near the downtown areas of both Cashiers and Highlands. We really enjoyed our time here.