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The Holliday House - Private, Mountain Home on a Creek.

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A cabin with a wooden deck and stairs leading to a covered porch.
A hammock in a room with large windows overlooking a forest.
A bedroom with a large window, a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a view of trees.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by a forest. There is a fire pit with chairs in the center.
A hammock in a room with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪42 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Common Space

1 Twin Bed

Mother in law Suite

2 Twin Beds

Queen Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Master

Bathtub · Toilet

Mother in law bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Twin bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

The Holliday House - Private, Mountain Home on a Creek.

Welcome Home! The Holliday House provides both convenience and custom modern farmhouse design. Upon arrival, you will quickly fall in love with this home, as it offers total privacy, huge mountain views, and sits creek side! Updated and stylish, this home has modern amenities including high speed internet, a charming gas fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen. The Holliday House is a unique home that provides a comfortable place to sleep for up to seven people!

Find two bedrooms and two bathrooms in the main home, followed by a separate mother in law suite! The master offers a queen size bed, a large garden tub overlooking the mountains, and a large walk in closet. Find two more twins in the guest bedroom as well as a third twin in the living room. Looking for a bit more privacy? The separate mother in law suite has a twin trundle, a private, second kitchen, a TV and a third bathroom.

Venture outside and roast marshmallows by the large fire pit, cook out for the entire family on the gas grill, take in the gorgeous long-range mountain views, or dip your toes in the creek! The Holliday House is the best of both worlds - a calm, yet spacious oasis in the midst of the excitement of Western North Carolina.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2004203
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

About the neighborhood

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Judaculla Rock are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Jackson County Green Energy Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain climbing.
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What's nearby

  • Country Side Bowling Lanes - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Jackson County Historic Courthouse - 17 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 19 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 20 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 23 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Holliday House - Private, Mountain Home on a Creek. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Holliday House - Private, Mountain Home on a Creek.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Holliday House - Private, Mountain Home on a Creek.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Holliday House - Private, Mountain Home on a Creek. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Harris Regional Hospital and Country Side Bowling Lanes. Poteet Memorial Park and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful place

if you want privacy, views and clean accommodations this would be first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you, Gene! We would be delighted to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice Stay

enjoyed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Clark!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Home with great views

This has been one of my favorite homes we’ve vacationed to over the past 10 years in WNC. It was so comfortable and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay! Please keep us in mind for your vacations in the future! We do offer a 10% return guest discount when booking directly with us. (Holidays are excluded)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful outdoor amenities

We reserved the Holliday house for all of the outdoor things described for the location and we were not disappointed, we had a fantastic time outdoors.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your kind review of our home! We are thrilled to know that yo enjoyed your stay. Please keep us in mind for your future travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation/Getaway

Everything about the property was more than what we expected. Sundog Realty made everything so easy and the home was very clean and welcoming. Will definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you, Teresa! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote and Relaxing

My husband and I stayed here for a long anniversary weekend. It is very relaxing and house is very nice. The gas logs in the living room were my favorite. I would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We would be happy to host you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house and setting

We had such a great vacation. It was really neat that the place had a view and a trickling stream. I enjoyed playing the electric piano and we love using the fire pit. This this was one of the best stays we've had in the mountains.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private

Enjoyed the beauty of the mountains, the creek and turkeys that visited.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you, Judi!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The house was very clean and well stocked for a weekend getaway. The views were amazing and on full display from the hammock room, bedroom and jacuzzi soaking tub. Definitely will return! This is the perfect spot for some low key r and r.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you, Krystle! We would be happy to host you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5

Gorgeous place, and wonderful service!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful cabin

Overall our stay was good. Had a few issues that were taken care of quickly. Few things that are advertised were not available like the waffle maker but we made other arrangements to accommodate that. We would definitely rent this cabin again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2024
Bonnie, I'm glad to see that you enjoyed your stay despite some issues you experienced during your stay. We strive to respond to all issues quickly so I am glad that we exceeded your expectations in this regard. It would be our pleasure to host you again for another mountainous vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountains!

My family had a great week in Sylva. The house had everything we needed. The outside amenities needed a little attention, but considering how far up the mountain it was that's not surprising. All things considered I would stay at the Holliday House again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 10, 2024
Bryan, It was our pleasure hosting you and your group for a late spring vacation. We are glad you enjoyed the amenities and we are looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this beautiful and comfortable house. Nice bedding, slept well.

We loved the house, the mother in law quarters were perfect for my brother who turned 80 years old during this trip. He had privacy, but also close to mingle with us when he wanted. Teen granddaughter and 8 year old sister loved the twin room with their own bath. Our small dogs loved the big yard. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope you will book with us again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pure privacy

Love this place. It's a cozy cottage nestled in the woods. Nothing but trees, mountain views and the sound of rushing water. We hiked from the house to both the Pinnacle trail and Black rock. 30 min drive to some of the best white water rafting in NC. Not our first time staying here and won't be our last.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing vacation

We had an amazing time at this beautiful house and location. We did had few issues though, the screen of the sliding door kept falling, the dishwasher and laundry machine didn't work most of the time we were there and when we wanted to grill and already bought some meat to cook we found out that the 1 gas tank is empty. Otherwise everything was great. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 4, 2024
Noam, It was a pleasure hosting you and I wanted to apologize for the issues you experienced. Our main goal is always a timely customer service and we hope that our immediate response to the replace the propane tank and resolving the water issue shows our dedication to our guests having the best vacation. Be sure to keep us in mind for your next mountainous stay, it would be our pleasure to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain escape

The Holliday House was exactly what we expected and more! The property is so beautiful. The views are breathtaking, and the house is like a dream. The hosts really set you up with everything you could need and the quaint little touches throughout made this one of our favorite stays to date. We can't say enough good things about the property and it was a wonderful vacation home for our family. Between meals on the multilevel decks and hanging out in the hammock room while enjoying the view from the picture window, I think anyone staying here would feel comfortable and fully emersed in the mountain scape. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 17, 2024
Tiffany, It always bring us joy to see that our guests appreciate the little touches we have added to the property to make it more appealing. The hammock room is one of our favorite areas of the property and we are glad to see you enjoyed it as well. It would be our pleasure to host you in the future, if you have any questions for future bookings please feel free to reach out.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private Mountain Home

My family (myself, husband and 2 kids) stayed here for a week. We really enjoyed staying up a mountain and it was nice and private. A few nights we had a fire and roasted s'mores and hot dogs over the fire. The home was equipped with plenty of towels, soap, and essentials we needed. There was plenty of space in the home for us but be prepared for about a 7-8 min drive up the mountain to the home. We got used to it after the 2nd day. The town is really nice and quiet but also close to different destinations for our trip. We had a really enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you, Michelle!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful home, lacks showers

This property was secluded and up a steep gravel drive as advertised. What was missed was that there was only one good shower for a house that can hold 7 people. The master bedroom has a lovely soaking tub but no shower. We are a close family and shared the other shower but it would be awkward with multiple families
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Melissa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the Holliday House! It is very secluded - steep roads and 20 minutes from town. It wasn't convenient to 'run to town' if we needed something. The surroundings are relaxing and peaceful. We spent a lot of time on the deck listening to the creek. The house was as pictured. Plenty of room for our family of 5. The kitchen had the bare minimum for cooking. We were able to make do for the meals we prepared. Having the grill to use was a bonus! Some of our favorite things in the area were driving the Blue Ridge Parkway, short hike to SoCo Falls, exploring/shopping in Sylva and Waynesville. Stop at the Jackson County visitor center for lots of great information. The adventurous ones of our group did the hike to Pinnacle Peak - strenuous, but worth it! We tried the sunset hike to Waterrock Knob. Unfortunately it was foggy/cloudy at that altitude- still a great experience. Our restaurant recommendations would be Balsam Falls Brewing Co and Mad Batter Kitchen in Sylva. The Twisted Spoke in Maggie Valley was excellent, as well. Communication with Sundog Vacation Rentals was great. They were very responsive to our messages both before and during our stay. We've already discussed coming back to this same house again!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2024
Kim, It was a pleasure hosting you and your group for a late summer vacation and we are glad to see the amenities exceeded your expectations'. As always we strive to improve and appreciate your feedback. Be sure to keep us in mind for your next mountainous vacation, it would be our pleasure to host you all again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Week Get-away

We had an absolutely delightful week. It was everything I had hoped from my first try at a VRBO vacation. The location was spectacular - views of the mountains & woods out of every window. The accommodations were very spacious & comfortable. There were five of us - with the mother-in-law suite as a quiet retreat we had plenty of room. The weather was chilly enough that we didn't spend much time outside, but I made a point of stepping out on the deck every night before retiring - the peace & quiet, with just the sound of the creek below & stunning views of the stars overhead was perfect. The location gave us access to both Asheville & the Smokies, but frankly I would have been content to not venture anywhere, it was so nice where we were. As advertised, supplies & kitchen furnishings were adequate for a weekend stay. I might advise anyone intending a longer stint, as we did, to plan on bringing more of their own tools (baking/cooking pots & pans, casseroles, measuring etc) - but the basics were certainly covered. Access was a bit tricky - narrow, winding & steep mountain road, but the driving instructions were spot-on to get us there, & though I was glad we had front-wheel drive, as promised we were ok w/out 4-wheel drive. We may have been pushing it this late in the season - I don't think I would want to try the steep parts if the roads were snowy, icy or slick. But having been there once, I would go for it again - so worth it! And rental staff super helpful & responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 7, 2023
Thank you for the review Amy! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we appreciate the detailed feedback! We would love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful stay at Holliday House...!

Loved almost everything about this house. Nicely furnished, good layout, beautiful views from everywhere, including the patio, garden tub and little 'hammock' room (which we used as a meditation/yoga studio :). The separate cottage was adorable, well decorated and private. The only concern on the location is that it is quite high up on the mountain and the roads getting there are very narrow and winding. While I don't think this would be an issue for anyone used to this type of driving, we are 'flatlanders' from Florida so it took us a bit of time to get the hang of it. We were especially cautious once it got dark and on rainy days. We were there for a month so by the time we left we were much more comfortable with it. The only other suggestion would be since there is no shower in the master bathroom it would be nice to at least have a handheld shower/faucet combo on the garden tub. We had to use either the 2nd bathroom shower (which is only accessible by going through the 2nd bedroom) or head out to the cottage, which was a bit inconvenient when family was visiting and occupying these areas. We love the town of Sylva and all the surrounding towns (Waynesville, Dillsboro, Cherokkee), and of course the lower temperatures and humidity. We will definitely be back next summer...! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us...
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your feedback!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house tucked high in the hills!!!

What a terrific place to get away from it all. The time in the mountain air was just what the family needed and the Holliday House provided the perfect back drop. The icing on the cake was being able to include my pups. Management Response: Thank you! We hope to host you again in the future!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sylva cabin

This was a nicely furnished cabin off a very secluded mountain road. Our issue with the shower handles not working was resolved quickly with helpful handy-man. I would stay again. Management Response: Thank you! We're so happy to know that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was PERFECT!!

We stayed at The Holliday house for the weekend as our daughter graduated from WCU. It was PERFECT for us! The home was beautiful, comfortable and met all of our needs! The views are breathtaking! I am always nervous because my Mother has mobility issues, but there were NO ISSUES! There was a ramp into the main house, only a small step into the MIL Suite and 2 walk in showers. She chose to stay in the main house so our daughters could have their own space, and we couldn't have had a more pleasant experience. The house is so pretty and super comfy! Would love to stay there again if we were in the area. Only wish we had known about it while she was still in college! Also, the Management Company was super helpful and so quick with responses to my many questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your feedback! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private and peaceful!

We enjoyed our stay at The Holiday house. It was very cozy, private and peaceful. Everything was clean and we had a great time! The drive up was a bit stressful for my parents ( they are in their 70’s) and my mom wanted to make sure we were back before dark each night because of the mountainous drive up to the house. Otherwise very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 13, 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Jodi!

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