Pet Friendly Log Cabin by a Stream-Escape the Heat!
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
BOLD RUSHING CREEK
Relax in a swing or rocking chair on the COVERED PORCH overlooking a bold, rushing creek. Be lulled to sleep by the sound of the creek, which can be seen and heard throughout the house-truly therapeutic for MELTING AWAY STRESS! Cabin is on a well-maintained mountain road in a mountain hollow at 3500 foot elevation. Beautiful mountain views surround you. Spectacular in the Fall when the LEAVES ARE CHANGING.
ANTIQUE LOG CABIN
Antique log cabin reconstructed to have all of the modern amenities, including a washer and dryer. It is tastefully and comfortably furnished in the Adirondack style with cathedral ceilings in the living room and downstairs bedroom. Wood floors are throughout the cabin. The living room has a beautiful wood burning STONE FIREPLACE and the kitchen area has a WOOD BURNING STOVE. The large kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking utensils and has a large farm table for family meals. A DECK on the front has a PICNIC TABLE that overlooks the creek and a GAS GRILL for enjoying outdoor meals. The second floor has a deck that looks out on a hardwood forest for stargazing or watching the moon rise over the mountain. The master bedroom is on the second floor surrounded on 3 sides by windows and overlooks the creek. A large covered porch runs the entire length of the front, OVERLOOKING THE CREEK which is in close proximity to the house
SLEEPS 8
Cabin is 2 story and has 2BR/2BA (one each upstairs and downstairs) and sleeps 8 comfortably in 4 separate sleeping areas. There are 2 double beds, 2 twin beds and a sleeper couch in the living room by the fireplace. The downstairs bathroom has a RIVERROCK SHOWER. The upstairs bathroom has a FOOTED BATHTUB. All linens and towels are provided.
EASY ACCESS YEAR ROUND
The cabin is SECLUDED BUT NOT ISOLATED. The care-taker lives nearby on the same mountain. Easy access year round via interstate and state highways. The mountain road leading to the cabin is 2 miles long and is well maintained by the state. Since the cabin is close to the creek, the access to the cabin is level and does not require 4 wheel drive to get there.
CENTRALLY LOCATED IN WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS
SYVLA is a picturesque, all-American town with a thriving Main Street with many locally owned businesses, including a wine and cheese shop, a brewery, book store, and a local arts and crafts gallery. There are many nice restaurants and music venues. The old courthouse is now the library and sits atop a hill at the end of Main Street. There is a movie theater in town as well as DVD rentals. A REGIONAL HOSPITAL and GROCERY STORE are 10 minutes away from the cabin.
Some of the great LOCAL RESTAURANTS include Lulu’s, Jarrett House Inn, Nick and Nate’s Pizza, Balsam Mountain Inn and City Lights Café in the bookstore.
NEARBY TOWNS within an hour drive include:
ASHEVILLE (Biltmore House, Grove Park Inn, great restaurants, art galleries, shopping and music)
WAYNESVILLE (Golf, great restaurants, antiques)
CHEROKEE (Family activities, Indian crafts, restaurants, fly fishing, casino, Outdoor drama)
BRYSON CITY (Smoky Mountain Railway trips)
CASHIERS and HIGHLANDS (Shopping, restaurants)
DILLARD, GA (Dillard House restaurant, antiques, Fox Fire Museum, horseback riding)
FRANKLIN (Mining, antique malls)
PIGEON FORGE (Outlet malls, Dollywood )
CULLOWHEE (Western Carolina University)
THINGS TO DO:
AT THE CABIN:
HIKE on the logging road behind the cabin, down the stream to a SWIMMING HOLE or just along the picturesque mountain road and enjoy the beautiful countryside where you will encounter an abundance of wildflowers and WILDLIFE-deer, wild turkeys, groundhogs, bluebirds and bunnies (to name a few). FISH for mountain trout. Cook hotdogs and s’mores on a stick by the creek. Read (the cabin has a well-stocked library) in the swing on the porch. Play games or do puzzles (good selection of both available). Watch movies on the VCR and DVD players. Bring your mountain bikes and enjoy BIKING on the mountain road and trails.
NEARBY (most within 45 minutes or less):
Both the SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK and the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY entrance are close by. HIKE, HORSEBACK RIDE, pick wild berries, or picnic at a WATERFALL.
TUBE and KAYAK along the Tuckasegee River and Deep Creek. WHITEWATER RAFT on the French Broad, Nantahala or Chattooga Rivers. Rent a PONTOON BOAT and swim or fish on Lake Burton or Lake Glenville. FLY FISH at numerous mountain streams. Take an old-fashioned steam TRAINRIDE through the mountains. Go ruby or gold MINING. See the outdoor drama “Unto these Hills” in Cherokee and enjoy the many shops, restaurants and family activities on the INDIAN RESERVATION. Drive through the Smoky Mountain Park to CADES COVE to one of the most beautiful (and photographed) areas in the United States.
Take a CLASS at John Campbell Folk School or Penland School of Crafts. Enjoy a dinner and entertainment at the Balsam Mountain in when they have their SONGWRITER'S NIGHT. Tour the BILTMORE HOUSE and gardens.
Enjoy a SPA treatment at the Grove Park Inn. Drop in on YOGA or MEDITATION classes at Sylva Yoga. SHOP in the nearby towns of Waynesville, Asheville or Dillsboro and the many ANTIQUE SHOPS and malls in the area. Nearby Dillard has the world famous DILLARD HOUSE restaurant (also a petting zoo and horseback riding) for the best mountain food you will ever taste! Enjoy antique shopping and the Fox Fire museum and make a day of it. Play GOLF at the Waynesville Country Club.
YEAR ROUND FUN
In the AUTUMN, enjoy the beautiful change of leaves that surround the cabin and the entire region. This usually peaks in mid-October and is quite a sight to behold! Enjoy a cozy fire at night.
In WINTER, Cataloochee SKI resort has down-hill skiing , snowboarding and tubing.
SPRING is a beautiful time also with lilacs, apple-blossoms, dogwoods and mountain laurel and many wild flowers in bloom.
Property Type
- 1200 sq. ft.
- Cabin
- 2 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 6-10
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Microwave
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
Amenities
- Heating
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Wood Stove
- Clothes Dryer
- Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Stereo
- VCR
- CD Player
- Books
- Games
- DVD Player
Communications
- Internet
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Lawn / Garden
Theme
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Family
- Away From It All
Location & View
Activities
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Laundromat
- Golf
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- ATM/Bank
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Fitness Center
- Hiking
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Whitewater Rafting
- Water Tubing
- Fly Fishing
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Kayaking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Arboretum
- Theme Parks
- Recreation Center
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Live Theater
- Cinemas
- Churches
- Botanical Garden
- Museums
- Marina
- Library
- Sight Seeing
- Scenic Drives
- Shopping
- Gambling Casinos
- Antiquing
- Sledding
- Bird Watching
- Horseback Riding
- Walking
- Miniature Golf
- Boating
- Horseshoes
Other Activities
Reviews
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Beautiful nostalgic charm!
Beautiful nostalgic charm!
- Guest Tommy
- Date of stay 06/03/13
- Review Submitted 06/16/13
My family enjoyed our stay immensely. I was surprised at the quality of construction and overall appearance of the newly remodeled second story. The antique furniture was a nice touch. We would love to stay here again. ThanksRecommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Relaxing & Stimulating at the same time
Relaxing & Stimulating at the same time
- Guest Bill
- Date of stay 05/09/13
- Review Submitted 05/30/13
Stayed 4 nights for WCU graduation. Cabin is located in great proximity to Sylva, Cullowhee and WCU,and while the road is currently macadam, it offers good access by motorcycle (how I arrived) as well. This pet friendly cabin is wonderful, with great spaces for 6-8 people to hang out, read, sleep with plenty of elbow room for everyone and feels very private and remote while being a straight shot into town. Our dogs felt at home within minutes of arriving, and so did we. Being so close to the melodic stream was a nice experience - one of our cabin mates was certain it had been pouring rain all morning (sound of the stream) until she saw that the sun was out! And as a photographer, strolling along the banks of the stream was peaceful, and gave me ample photo opportunities. The cabin is well appointed with kitchenware, furniture, antiques, books, games, videos, great front porch for socializing, and nice new upstairs deck for morning coffee...and fast WiFi, and the rock shower downstairs is awesome. We lacked for nothing - Thanks! And our little Tracfones had 5 bars the whole time, inside and out. The caretaker and owners were all very nice, personable and accommodating - we look forward to returning very soon!Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Great place
Great place
- Guest Anonymous
- Date of stay 05/14/13
- Review Submitted 05/28/13
Really enjoyed this property. The environment is beautiful and the house was rustic but really nice. Fit all the people we needed it to fit and THANK YOU for being pet friendly!! Made our trip just wonderful for people and dogs. Hoping to stay here again.Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Best Place Ever
Best Place Ever
- Guest kristen m.
- Date of stay 03/01/13
- Review Submitted 03/16/13
I was looking for a relaxing place where my three dogs and I could stay. Many people on this site say they are pet friendly, when in fact they add many fees into the agreement. The owners did not do that, and so I was able to have an affordable vacation. The cabin itself is awesome. It's filled with antiques yet it really feels livabl., I wasn't worried about breaking things or my dogs muddying anything up. It's comfortable, and every room has a different view. The upstairs porch overlooks the mountains and other rooms overlook the stream. I read books, took baths, and spent time meditating. The owners really took the time to make sure it was perfect, they got wifi installed before I came, helped me out when the power went out during a snow storm, and sent recommendations for all kinds of things to do. I didn't leave the mountain, but the town is just at the base of it, and so if you wanted to, there are fun things to do just a few minutes away. Behind the house you can hike up for an even more awesome view of the mountains. Half of the time I was there it snowed, and it was cold, and still it was a wonderful vacation. I can't even imagine what it would be like during the summer, but intend to find out. Also, everyone I ran into was super friendly. The nieghbors, the caretaker, and the people in the grocery store. I will be coming back again and again. I didn't have the opportunity to do several things. The sky is amazing. I have never seen so many stars so clearly and there is a telescope I plan to use next time. There is a brewery in town, a wine store, a coffee shop and a bookstore. I will spend a day in town next time. Addtionally on the way home, I noticed lots of fun things to do not to far from the cabin. Shops and antiques stores that looked fun, as well as a nature preserve not too far away. The description on the site does not do it justice. It is truly a beautiful place, in the midst of a beautiful place. This will be my go to cabin for my one a year vacations from now onRecommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Very enjoyable vacation
Very enjoyable vacation
- Guest Jerry
- Date of stay 10/10/12
- Review Submitted 11/03/12
We enjoyed the peace and quite of the cabin and the lovely stream just outside the front porch. It is very rustic but comfortable. The only drawback was lack of TV, internet and phone service. Our cell phones did not have service in the house and was spotty outside. If you want to get away from it all, this is a good place!Recommended for: Age 55+, adventure seekers.
Owner response: We have added wireless Internet as of Feb. 26. Cell phone seems to be related to the provider. We get good service with ATT and TMobile. Verizon sometimes has issues.
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A True Collage Experience
A True Collage Experience
- Guest Phil
- Date of stay 09/09/12
- Review Submitted 09/18/12
Well, we've been around. Meaning we've invested significant time and money searching for a place like this collage of a cabin. It's sort of like a flower. The seed was the original timbers replanted in Sylva and blossoming into a semi-modern mountain experience. I won't rehash the particulars. Read the previous reviews, they're accurate! We've found it is difficult to describe to others, so we share the pics via facebook. Seldom do we consider revisiting a vacation experience. Been there, done that sort of thing (hate that saying, but it's appropriate here). But everything about our trip was exhilarating. Sylva and Dillsboro were too cool. Visit the park beneath the courthouse in Sylva. We play tennis and have two small pups, so it was a perfect place to go. The location is ideal. You can reach Asheville, Hendersonville (great apples), Lake Nantahala gorge, go rafting, sailing, fishing or just sightseeing within minutes of the cabin. We really don't want to advertise this place, but it should be shared by others. We thank the owners and caretakers for providing a terrfic experience at an affordable price. Uncharacteristically, I believe we'll be back!Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Incredible, rustic luxurious cabin on beautiful creekfront property
Incredible, rustic luxurious cabin on beautiful creekfront property
- Guest Paul and Christina
- Date of stay 08/03/12
- Review Submitted 08/17/12
What a beautiful cabin, that perfectly blends 1860's dogtrot log cabin and the newly added elements. Construction details were very well planned and excecuted, and this cabin has a unique style and feel that you would be hard pressed to find or create anywhere else. The well placed antiques only add to unique charm of the property. I have been staying in the mountains/cabins for many years both as a kid and a dad and this is the coolest place ever found. Also in August it never got above 84 degrees and we were never hot, or wished for AC. My wife and I loved the upstairs master suite area, the windows, deck, woodwork, and bathroom were amazing. It was great having an old clawfoot tub upstairs, or the unbelievable (literally like out of a magazine) downstairs shower to choose from. Our 3 kids loved the large downstairs 2nd bedroom, and it was great that they had thier own door to the porch and creek. We all loved the property, with its large yard and meadow area across the creek. The creek with the island upstream kept our kids busy for hours and they were easy to keep tabs on due to the layout of the property. The owners attention to detail is evident in every element of this cabin. There really are so many elements that are skillfully blended, that make this place so unique and feels truly "special". We spent more time at the cabin due to it's size, charm, and things to do than we ever have in the past. We were also shocked to find that our children enjoyed watching the I Love Lucy tapes that were at the cabin. The firefighter in me also really appreciated the hard wired/connected smoke detectors, the carbon monoxide detector, and the 2 large fire extinguishers. The motion light surrounding the house also gave a good sense of security. Several years ago we decided Sylva was the town we would go to in the mountains because of it's central location to everything we enjoyed, and it's size/services provided. Our 12 year old twins were complaining about our annual trip before the trip, now they are askiing if we can come to this cabin everytime. We cannot wait to go back to the treasure we found in Sylva. Thanks for sharing with us. P.S. The owners were also very nice, and extremely helpful in us booking the cabin on just a few days notice. What an altogether great experience.Recommended for: Families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Perfect!!!
Perfect!!!
- Guest pam
- Date of stay 07/08/12
- Review Submitted 08/09/12
We have been staying at this cabin every year since 2001. After our first year, we stopped looking at others. If you want peace, tranquility, wonderful weather(High of 83 at the cabin in the middle of July this year, and that was a heat wave), then this is the place for you. My grandchildren love playing in the stream and chasin fireflies at night. There is very little traffic on the road and noise is almost non-existent, if you don't count the sound of the stream. Hope to be here again next year. Rafting and stables are close enough if you really want to leave.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Peaceful & Relaxing! Great Stay!
Peaceful & Relaxing! Great Stay!
- Guest Meg
- Date of stay 07/15/12
- Review Submitted 07/25/12
My family and I have spent many enjoyable vacations here over the last 11 years! It's a very peaceful and quiet getaway from the fast pace of everyday life! It's a perfect place to slow down and reconnect with your family. Not being far from Cherokee and the countless hiking trails and waterfalls in the area, there is plenty of fun for everyone regardless of age. Most days we find ourselves staying at the cabin playing in the beautiful stream. Between that and trying to catch the most fireflies at night my kids are always fully entertained. The upstairs bathroom has a wonderful deep tub to soak and relax, but it was hard to pick between the tub or the beautiful rock shower downstairs with two shower heads! Going to sleep at night is always made easy with the sound of the rushing stream and the cool fresh air from the windows open. I look forward to returning to this cabin for many more years, and the great memories still to be made!Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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A Wonderful Vacation
A Wonderful Vacation
- Guest Kimberly
- Date of stay 12/28/11
- Review Submitted 07/11/12
This cabin has always held a special place in my heart. I have grown up coming to this cabin and all of my favorite child hood memories are in Silva. I remember playing in the stream and hiking during the summer and during the winter sledding down the mountain right by the cabin or learning how to ski in Maggy Valley. My husband asked me to marry him in Silva, since he knew how much I loved going there every year. Now, with us having children of our own I know that they too will have some of their best memories in the cabin. Just dont forget your camera, our best pictures come from the mountains; words cannot describe the beauty of the cabin or the land around it. We have visited several other places throughout the years but we have never found a place more perfect!Recommended for: People with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$125 | $700 | $2100 | |||
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 1984
About the owner: Our log cabin is a labor of love. The original log cabin was first built in Southern Georgia in 1865 by a woman and her slave for the husband coming home from the Civil war. We purchased it from the landowners who wanted to tear it down. We painstakingly dissassembled it (numbering every log-you can still see these tags today) and stored it in a relative's barn in Georgia until we found the perfect location for it on a mountain creek in North Carolina. We had eyed this property for many years as we visited a friend who had a cabin on the mountain. The property (and surrounding 30 acres) had been owned by one family for over 40 years and happened to go for sale at auction. It was bought by our friend's uncle and subdivided into 8 home-sites. We had our pick of our favorite location close to the stream which was also the site of the original hometead on the property. We reassembled the cabin as close to the creek as possible (it was the original dogtrot design made entirely of heart pine), added an 8 foot wide covered porch to the entire front of the cabin (to get the most enjoyment out of the stream) and added a bathroom, kitchen and sitting area to the back. This past year we have added a second story with a master suite and additional bathroom. As native Floridians, we have always wanted a place to escape the heat in the summer and enjoy the change of seasons the rest of the year. North Carolina is perfect for both of these.
Why the Owner Chose Sylva:
We have visited the Sylva area for 30+ years and feel like it is our second home. We plan to retire there for part of the year so we have furnished the cabin with all of the comforts we would want to have.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
There is nowhere we would rather be than sitting in the swing overlooking the creek in the summer or in front of the stone fireplace in cold weather. It is truly one of the most relaxing places you'll ever be. The scenery is constantly changing depending upon the season and the time of day. The creek can be seen and heard from most rooms of the house. The new Master bedroom has views on three sides from the bed.
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Photos
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Front of house with covered deck overlooking the creek. Swing and rocking chairs
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Living room. DVD player. Wood burning stone fireplace. Dog not included!
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View from front porch in late autumn.
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Island in creek near the cabin.
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First floor bedroon with 2 twin beds and a sleeper couch. DVD player.
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1st floor bathroom. Large river rock shower in opposite corner.
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2nd Floor master suite. Back deck overlooking mountain.
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View from Master bed.
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Front view of cabin from montain road.
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Cabin in winter after snowfall. Before the second floor addition was added.
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Living room. Sleeper couch.
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Deck with picnic table overlooking the creek.
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Porch swing overlooking creek. Ceiling fan.
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Fully equipped kitchen with microwave and gas oven. Wood burning stove to left.
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2nd floor master suite area. Double bed.
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2nd floor Master bedroom.
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2nd floor bathroom. Footed tub. Heated slate floors.
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Sylva Courthouse at end of Main Street.
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