Beautiful Mountain Cabin on Bold Mountain Creek only 5 minutes from Dillsboro NC

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New Asphalt/Gravel Drive Way, Parking Area and Entire Access Road.

Fire-Pit by creek for creek-side cook-out

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Location
Host

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 72000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Barbecue grill

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Whittier, NC

Sequoyah National Golf Club20 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino25 min drive
Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo28 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Suite Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Open Loft - Upstairs

1 Twin Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Greatroom Half Bath 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The cabin is located on the owner’s 15 secluded acres bordering “The Great Smoky Mountains National Park” and is only 5 miles away from the popular tourist location Dillsboro, NC. Western Carolina University is 20 minutes south in Cullowhee and continuing south is Cashiers, Highlands along with all the famous waterfalls. Asheville is 1 hour to the east or 20 minutes to Waynesville and Maggie Valley. The Cherokee Indian Reservation is north as well as the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and all the outlet malls. To the west is Bryson City, Fontana Lake and the Nantahala Outdoor Center for white water rafting.

The road to the cabin is a state maintained road. The driveway to the cabin is a brand new resurfaced gravel/asphalt drive and parking lot so no need to be concerned about the road or access anytime.

There is minimum stay of 3 to 7 nights depending on the dates and time of year. Please note In the summer from June through August we only accept weekly rentals from Saturday to Saturday.

The location of the cabin is the best part with the back porch overlooking Dick’s Creek which is a bold mountain creek that cascades down the mountain in a series of waterfalls and pools. It’s perfect for children to play in or move the rocks around building pools and waterfalls. Additionally, the cabin is stocked with plenty of fresh linens and towels, soaps and detergents, paper towels and trash bags along with a unique collection of cooking utensils. All the items other cabins expect you to bring or spend your valuable vacation time shopping for. All you need to bring is food and drink then spend your time relaxing on the back porch overlooking the creek, or inside by the custom dry-stacked stone fireplace. The cabin has 3 bedrooms with an open loft and can accommodate/sleep a maximum of 7 guest. We now have WIFI via ViaSat.

The three bedrooms have one king, one queen, and one double bed; there is an additional day bed in the loft. The master bedroom and kitchen open onto a large covered deck overlooking the Creek. The living room boasts a tongue and groove vaulted ceiling that is highlighted by a dry-stacked native-stone fireplace. Pets are NOT permitted or smoking.

There is minimum stay of 3 to 7 nights depending on the dates. In the summer from June through August we only accept weekly rentals from Saturday to Saturday. Pricing includes rent, cleaning, trash removal and taxes. A deposit of 50% of the total amount is due to confirm the reservation. The remaining balance is payable no later than 14 days prior to arrival, or the full amount can be paid in advance if you choose. A full refund is available for cancellations 60 days in advance. Payments can be made through VRBO or PayPal. Other arrangements must be approved by the owner.

Please visit the full website for additional information, photos and to hear all the wonderful things guest have posted about their visit. We look forward to your visit.

Keywords: Cabin Home

Property manager

Gary Burke

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Spectacular 180 degree view year-round from the wrap-around deck

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

The creek is the ideal play ground for children.

Events

No events allowed

Contact owner for special events or parties.

Pets

No pets allowed

Call to arrange accommodations for your pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking allowed inside the cabin. Outside OK.

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

Note from host: Contact owner for special events or parties.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this cabin is in the city center and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oaks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. Traveling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

Sequoyah National Golf Club - 20 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 25 min drive
Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 26 min drive
Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo - 28 min drive
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 28 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬27 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬27 min drive
‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬27 min drive
‪Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Mountain Cabin on Bold Mountain Creek only 5 minutes from Dillsboro NC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Mountain Cabin on Bold Mountain Creek only 5 minutes from Dillsboro NC?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Mountain Cabin on Bold Mountain Creek only 5 minutes from Dillsboro NC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Mountain Cabin on Bold Mountain Creek only 5 minutes from Dillsboro NC located?

This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located on the waterfront, steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Oaks Gallery and Tuckasegee River. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

Jul 21, 2024

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

Relaxing Cabin

Stayed in cabin for week with 5 grandchildren. Plenty of room for everyone. They loved the creek and large yard for playing. Wife and I enjoyed the massive back covered porch and hearing the flowing creek. Kitchen was well equipped. We never even turned on the TV. Just unplugged. Host was quick to respond to any questions we had during our visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeanne L.

Jul 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Love the creek and porch but…

Good: the cabin is adorable: spacious, cozy, very clean. We loved the deck overlooking the creek as well as the fire pit by the creek. As a serious arachnophobe, I was delighted with how clean the deck was considering it’s in the middle of the woods! I sat out there every morning and most evenings and it was very nice.The grill was super handy several evenings for dinner. Well-stocked with towels, paper products, hand soap, etc. Overall, it was a comfortable and relaxing place to spend a week. Not so good: the road up to the cabin was not “well-maintained” as advertised, at least not if you have a sedan. An suv or 4wd would be fine, but it was not good for our car at all, and I would’ve appreciated a warning about that. The shower heads were very old and not pleasant at all…not a huge expense to change those out. Faucet water pressure was weak, especially in the kitchen. And there were 7 out of 10 missing lightbulbs in the main room, making it very dim and not great for reading. One more thing: the water is terrible. So metallic tasting and smelling. A water filter would be great, although I’m sure that’s an expensive upgrade. One of the things that was so nice about this cabin was the affordability, and we understand upgrades can make that cost go up, but some simple, relatively inexpensive upgrades would make it more pleasant overall. It really is a great cabin in a great location, just needs a little bit of attention.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dena A.

Jun 29, 2024

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

Relaxing

We really enjoyed our stay! Very relaxing! Nice cabin! Owner was super friendly! Will definitely go back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

Jun 1, 2024

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

25 th anniversary

Nice clean property. Great location to get away and relax.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

May 27, 2024

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

Relaxing getaway

Loved the cabin and especially the creek behind it. The cabin has everything we needed and then some. Anytime I had a question it was answered immediately by the Burkes. The patio overlooking the creek was our favorite part! Thank you so much, looking forward to coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

May 14, 2024

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

Perfect for rest and relaxation

This cabin is the perfect place for relaxation. My wife and I enjoyed sitting on the back porch and listing to the creek as it rushed over rocks and logs. The furnishings were old but clean and functional.The location was great for my fly fishing expeditions each day. The cabin was clean and I could rest at the end of the day hiking and wading. Our host Gary was very accommodating when we wanted to extend our stat. We will return again.

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

May 13, 2024

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

Perfect

We had a wonderful stay. The creek was so peaceful. Most of my time was spent on the back porch reading and listening the creek. Even though it rained every day, we still enjoyed our experience.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda S.

Apr 5, 2024

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

Bit of a drive worth the seclusion

We had a great time at the cabin. It is quite a steep drive up but we very much appreciated the privacy wgile still being close enough to dome great hikes. The beds were very comfortable and we had everything we needed to cook all of our meals. The kids enjoyed playing the creek. It is worth noting that the listing states there is a hot tub but it in fact it is a garden tub in the bathroom. Still very nice, just were really hoping for a hot tub.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

Mar 31, 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

Clean, quiet, peaceful cabin with beautiful stream to sit by and relax.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bert V.

Mar 26, 2024

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

Weekend stay

Great secluded location. Plenty of room and well stocked….would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie W.

Dec 8, 2023

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

Great cabin excellent host

We ran into a minor heating snafu the first two nights but Gary was great. He was very apologetic and quick to respind. Awesome hots and clean cabin. I would recommend to all! We will be a return guest for sure.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Brandy P.

Nov 25, 2023

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

Thanksgiving Week

We stayed for Thanksgiving week and really enjoyed the house. It is a little dated and needs a few updates but over all clean, comfy and cozy. The creek is a nice bonus. Also the house is stocked with all the paper products you’ll need as well. GPS takes you right to the house and no extra directions are needed which was also nice. We will definitely rent again!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C., HALETHORPE

Nov 24, 2023

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Photography Trip

This was a comfortable home located near several nice waterfall hikes. We thoroughly enjoyed the home and area.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica H.

Oct 22, 2023

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

Loved our stay!

We usually take a vacation to the Smokies every year and we always stay at a different place. We decided to stay on the NC side this year. I came across this listing and fell in love. When we got there it didn’t disappoint. The creek that ran behind the cabin was so peaceful. The neighborhood was quiet. There are several other cabins around it but you wouldn’t know it if you weren’t outside looking at them. There were no peace disturbances, loud neighbors, etc. While there we had the unfortunate experience of breaking down on a Friday with a mechanic bit being able to look at the car until Monday. It did take a little bit to get ahold of Gary because he was out of state on business but once I did he was very quick to accommodate us and extend our stay. If we ever travel to this part again we will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S., Jack, Alabama

Oct 22, 2023

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

Beautiful Cabin and Creek

The cabin was beautiful and just as described. The creek was the best part. I hope we can come back soon and spend more time at the cabin vs sight seeing.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

Oct 22, 2023

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

A PIECE OF HEAVEN

When you are looking for that peaceful and beautiful place to unwind, meditate, sit by the creek and listen to it babble all your worries away or go sightseeing this is where you need to go. You are not far from Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Maggie Valley, Bryson City, Cherokee and many other exciting places to visit. The drive on the Parkway between Cherokee and Gatlinburg is beautiful no matter what time of year. Then come home from exploring and light the fireplace and relax with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee. The neighbors are friendly, but very quiet. Thank you for such a wonderful place to call home.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frances F.

Oct 18, 2023

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

Amazing

Family and we loved it. Three old ladies and my daughter. We loved the sound of brook, deep in woods, neighbor a delight.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALTHEA S., Shallotte, NC and Salisbury, NC

Sep 22, 2023

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Great memories

Rushing Waters Cabins was a beautiful as described. It was off the beaten path but worth the ride. The host was wonderful and nice to respond to my question or need we had. The Only ding I could give was the water in the bathroom sinks and showers had a rust smell. It was fine in the kitchen. I would recommend this cabin to anyone! ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie T., Decatur

Jul 19, 2023

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

Beautiful

The cabin and property have been well maintained. The check in and out process is very easy. The creek running through the property was fun to play in. We would stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robert C.

Jun 28, 2023

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

Overall Great Experience

We enjoyed our stay at the cabin. We loved the porch and the creek! Gary was very responsive to any questions we had. They also had plenty of paper products, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, trash bags, hand soap, dish soap, etc, so you shouldn’t need to bring any of those things. The beds were comfortable except for the daybed, our daughter was not a fan. Getting up the mountain was a little tricky, our SUV and our son’s sedan lost traction a few times, but Gary told us we have to go up a little faster and that would help. It did help, but the last stretch of the road up is gravel and dirt, so your car may need an alignment after your stay. There are a few bumpy spots. Also, do not try to go to Cherokee using Washington Creek Road, we almost got stuck! Overall, it was a great trip, definitely go to Darnell Farms and we also loved Soco Falls!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

May 30, 2023

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

Cabin review

Cabin was as advertised, calm and peaceful. Would recommend

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

May 22, 2023

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Great time!

We just wanted to say that this was a fantastic short vacation!! The kids absolutely loved the creek!! Everything was immaculate. We will definitely be back again! Thank you for helping me give them a little piece of nature!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige B.

May 14, 2023

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

Sweet

Better than we expected! Very sweet place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent O.

May 12, 2023

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dicks creek

i enjoyed my stay, i wish i could have found the tv remote

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mildred L., Bridgewater, NJ USA

May 6, 2023

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

Lovely cabin in a beautiful setting

We came to North Carolina to see the forest plants of the Appalachian mountains and this was the perfect wooded spot to stay with a small creek and lots of rhododendron on the hillside. The cabin was very spacious especially since there was just 2 of us. It was very well supplied and organized and comfortable. Unlike most places, there was lots of lighting in the rooms. Gary was thoughtful to send us the entry information early so that we could print the information before we hit the road which was well before our visit. We enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gary Burke

We moved to the mountains of North Carolina in 1990 to get out of the hectic city of Dallas, Texas. We had been looking for somewhere to build that was lakefront or creek-front when we discovered this property in Dillsboro that was on beautiful Dick's Creek. We bought it and I built the cabin for us to live in. Eventually I was able to acquire adjacent property and built another home. We liked the original cabin too much to sell so we decided to place it on the vacation rental market so others could enjoy it.

Why they chose this property

15 acres of prime mountain property with the Nantahala Forest bordering the West property line and Dick's Creek bordering the East property line. The cabin sits in a private location on the corner of the property backing up to the creek.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is not your average rental cabin. I'm a custom builder and originally built it to live in and did until building another home on the property. It is a great location being centrally located in Dillsboro. You can go one way towards Waynesville and Asheville or the other direction towards Cherokee and Bryson City. The cabin is privately located on 15 acres with no one to disturb you and a wonderful, relaxing back porch to sit on and enjoy the creek. You can make a day out of that. I've lived many places and this is by far the best place so far. You can bet on having four full seasons to enjoy. It's the perfect location. Come and enjoy.