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Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking Cheoah River - 8 miles to Tail of the Dragon

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Living area
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Convenient parking onsite
    Guests appreciate the top-rated parking for a hassle-free stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non smoking
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheoah River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santeetlah Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪83 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

2 Full Bathrooms

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About the neighborhood

Robbinsville

Robbinsville is home to this cabin. Junaluska Medicine Trail and Fontana Village Resort Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and Nantahala National Forest. Stoney Hollow Farm and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting.
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Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cheoah River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 19 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 52 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quill's Canteen - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tapoco Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking Cheoah River - 8 miles to Tail of the Dragon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking Cheoah River - 8 miles to Tail of the Dragon?

As of Nov 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking Cheoah River - 8 miles to Tail of the Dragon on Nov 19, 2026 start from $697, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking Cheoah River - 8 miles to Tail of the Dragon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking Cheoah River - 8 miles to Tail of the Dragon?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking Cheoah River - 8 miles to Tail of the Dragon located?

Situated in Robbinsville, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Cheoah River. Santeetlah Lake and Santeetlah Town Hall are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 217 out of 233 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 233 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 233 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 233 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 233 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great place to stay

perfect place for riding the tail of the dragon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2022
Thank you Anthony! So close to the dragon with a just enough distance for peaceful relaxation afterwards.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay!

Clean, beautiful property!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thank you for the 5 star review Thrasey! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

We had a great time and will definitely come again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 27, 2021
Thank you for being our guest! You are welcome back any time!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin on river

Would stay here again beautiful views very peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 11, 2024
We would love to have you back! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had an amazing time! Already booked next year because this stay was 12/10!!!

Absolutely perfect place. I'm excited to stay again in 2023!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 13, 2022
Hi Matt, thank you so much for the review!! We look forward to seeing you again next year! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Heavenly Getaway

We have already booked 2 more weekends in 2024 our new family vacation destination!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2023
Yay!! We look forward to your next visit, and being apart of your families memories. Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Awesome Cabin

This cabin was great. It was the perfect homebase for us to ride all the awesome motorcycle roads in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 1, 2023
The cabin location is perfect for anyone wanting to travel all the windy roads WNC has to offer. Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Awesome location on the river and great hiking trails nearby! The cabin was very comfortable, clean and decorated perfectly! The cabin was also very well equipped to make our stay so enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thanks for the great review! Being next to the Nantahala National Forest and on the Cheoah River creates all kinds of opportunities for adventure. So glad you stayed with us!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin on the creek!

This is now my favorite cabin! Great location, beautiful cabin. We want to stay there again and again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 29, 2022
Wow!!! We are thrilled we earned the "my favorite cabin" award. We look forward to having you back "again and again and again":-)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Everything was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2022
Thank you, Angela! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay!

We rented this cabin for the third year in a row to attend Wookies In The Woods. You can’t beat this location right on the river!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 21, 2023
We look forward to seeing the Wookies each year, what an awesome group of people. We hope to celebrate a 4th year with you, Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second stay

Great location, comfortable and well equipped. Second stay did not disappoint!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 3, 2022
Hi Diane, we hope to see you again soon for a third stay! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it

Great place !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2023
Thanks Melissa!! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot for the weekend!

Amazing property nestled beside a creek. Great place to chill and relax on the back deck. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 29, 2023
Hi Donnie, the mountains are the perfect spot to come to for a relaxing experience! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin

Second time staying at this cabin. Also stayed for 4 days last year. This would be my preferred spot if I travel down south again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 1, 2023
Hi Chris, you are always welcome at our property! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Motorcycle paradise riding

Our group thoroughly enjoyed this property! The proximity to some amazing roads made our week long stay better than we expected. We HIGHLY recommend this location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Thank you so much for the fantastic review and recommendation! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful! Right on the river and just an.amazing piece of property

Really enjoyed it. Incredible view and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 19, 2023
Hi Travis, thank you for the review! We hope to see you again soon! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cabin on the river!

Second time we stayed here! Will be back again next year! Great location for good driving roads. House is always clean and is set up great! Always enjoy our stay here!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 14, 2023
Welcome back, I am so happy to hear that the cabin is still meeting your expectations! We look forward to hosting you again next year. Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very tranquil , refreshing white pine interior and amazing views. River creates a great environment

Awesome experience
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2022
Just the sounds of the Cheoah River can be so relaxing! Especially at night sitting by a fire. Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bike Week

The cabin was very clean and well equipped. Perfect location for riding the Smokey Mountain roads on our motorcycles. Enjoyed our stay immensely and will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 17, 2023
Just let us know when you are ready to come back! Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tail of the dragon get away

Great location, beautiful inside and out. Creek was refreshing after a day of riding. We will definitely rent here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 27, 2022
Hi Kimberly, thank you for the review! We look forward to your next visit. Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location.

We really enjoyed the property and our stay. The creek is absolutely beautiful! The cabin appears to have been recently renovated and was the perfect size for our group. The outdoor fire pit is a nice bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 3, 2020
I'm not sure how much better it gets than a fire next to an amazing river:-) Thanks for the 5 star review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property in a great location

We have stayed at this property countless times now. We always plan our trip to Tail of the Dragon around when we can get this cabin. It is perfect size, right along the river and just a great place to relax after a long day of driving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 27, 2022
The cabin is in the perfect location for people who want to come in and drive the "Tail of the Dragon", as well as the "Cherohala Skyway". Then getting to enjoy a nice fire next to the river afterwards, makes for such a fun memorable experience. Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our mimi vacation

It was more than I expected, just perfect. Amazing view and peaceful..loved our stay. Hope we can rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 12, 2022
Sylvia , we are so happy to hear we exceeded your expectations for your trip! Just being next to the river makes for such a relaxing peaceful experience. Jaymee, Guest Services Specialist
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property!

Wonderful cabin! The location is perfect. The house has everything you need! Very clean and well stocked. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 8, 2022
We take pride in keeping everything clean for all our visitors. Thank you Cindy for the review. 🤗
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