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Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains

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Exterior
Aerial view
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Harris Regional Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Country Side Bowling Lanes
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Jackson County Historic Courthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Downstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest 2

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains

Are you looking for a mountain retreat that is private, but close to town, with space to spread out both inside and outside? Then Above the Clouds is for you! You will notice how special this cabin is as soon as you pull into the driveway. The wrap-around porch provides breathtaking views of the Great Smokey Mountains making it the perfect place to sip your morning coffee or evening wine. Above the Clouds is great for entertaining a couples' retreat or friends' getaway, as this home offers the option for both sharing space and having privacy.

Venture indoors to find a fully stocked kitchen, dining room, and two living areas. With living areas both upstairs and downstairs, you'll have ample space for kids and adults to enjoy separate entertainment with high speed Internet service. This adorable four bed, three bath home sleeps twelve in true mountain style. Each comfortable bed features a unique quilt personally made by the owner so you can cozy up and sleep soundly.

At Above the Clouds, your furry friends are not only welcome, but are given their own amenities! The fully fenced yard and large, fenced kennel will give your dogs a mountain experience of their own!

Enjoy the best of Western North Carolina while staying at Above the Clouds! Local mountain activities include fly fishing, tubing, white water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, elk sighting, and more! There is no place on Earth quite like Above the Clouds. Imagine a vista where you're one with the sky; level with the mountains in the distance. This home is truly incredible beyond measure, a hidden gem of the mountains.

​​​​​​​**This home does not have a washer or dryer. There are exterior cameras on the property*
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
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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

About the neighborhood

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this vacation home is in the mountains. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Judaculla Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Poteet Memorial Park. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Harris Regional Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Country Side Bowling Lanes - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Poteet Memorial Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Jackson County Historic Courthouse - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 8 min drive - 10.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack The Dipper - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains on Jun 27, 2026 start from $215, 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 Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Harris Regional Hospital. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Wesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The host was very accommodating to several last minute changes (we decided last minute to bring our dogs), and was a pleasure to work with. Responses were timely, the checkin process was extremely easy, and the step by step directions to the driveway were spot on! The home was a perfect and convenient stay for our visit to the Sylva/Cullowhee area. The views were amazing, and sitting on the porch watching sunrise with a hot cup of coffee is not to be missed! Our labs LOVED the outdoor area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Wonderful place

Above the clouds was a very welcoming house with a warm cozy feel. The only thing we weren't too fond of is the waterbed type mattress is the main bedroom. It was more on the uncomfortable side.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Q.

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

Quick Weekend Getaway

Great place to stay for a large family with peta.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

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

Nice place

We had a great stay and the property is perfect if you have pets. Great locations as well, we will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Bug Bite Problem

We had six guests staying at the “Above the Clouds” property from October 23 (check-in) to October 27 (check-out). Four of us who slept in the three bedrooms on the main floor experienced multiple bug bites, while the two guests who stayed in the basement bedroom did not. I will send photos of the bug bites to Sun Dog Vacation Rentals via email for your reference. Due to the health concerns caused by this issue, we request that Sun Dog Vacation Rentals work with the property owner to immediately address the bug infestation and take proper remedial action. We also ask that the company provide a partial refund for the affected stay. We look forward to your prompt response and resolution. Best regards, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna A.

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

Our stay at above the clouds

The house was a perfect place for our family of kids, dogs and grandmas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy N.

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

Wonderful place for family vacation

My family and enjoyed staying at Above the Clouds for our vacation. Wonderful place for our pup too! We'll equipped and comfortable and cozy. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diane K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The property management company was great. Quick responses, clear communication, flexibility on check in. The house itself wasn’t as clean as I come to expect from rentals. Someone had recently stayed with a cat and the fur in the house set off a cat allergy immediately from a guest in our party. Loved the fenced yard though; that was very convenient. The mattresses / waterbed in primary bedroom all seemed to force you to the middle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Great view and fur baby frienfly

The property accommodated our dogs well with fenced in property and gated deck. The view is very nice and we saw some beautiful sunsets. Close to our family in Sylva.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Graduation

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes N.

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

Dog friendly

Great stay for a wedding with Western Carolina University crowd and our dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Lovely dog-friendly house

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this property! The house is extremely dog friendly with a fenced yard and everything. Perfect getaway for every member of the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brande C.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed our stay.It was a tranquil stay on the mountain.And a cute house and set up.My daughter loved the quilts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Engagement Celebration

Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda F.

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

Family vacation

Stay was great! Perfect for my dad and daughter and great for my Shiba Inu
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marsha s.

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

Christmas trip

Every thing was good and easily accessible Had trouble with the ice maker not making Ice Over all everyone enjoyed the house
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristan H.

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

Wonderful colorful long werkend

Great location for fun activities like rafting and access to nice local sites. Lots of space at the house with scenic views of mountains and beautiful fall foliage. Our dog lived the freedom to run around in the fenced in yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Beautiful Dog Friendly Home

We had a wonderful time on our family vacation at this home! It is in the perfect location close to hiking trails and city life so you can do whatever you want. The house is very dog friendly with a nice fenced in yard and porch. The only con is the driveway because of the potholes at the entrance but don't let that steer you away! This house was perfect for our family of six and we had plenty of room even with the dog! Thanks again to the owners for letting us stay in their beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

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

Family Ski trip

The property was pleasantly clean and had everything we needed. It was close enough to restaurants and grocery stores. It was a short drive to Maggie Valley for skiing and snow tubing. Views we beautiful and the drive up the mountain was easy. I'm a very cold natured person, and the master was a drafty, but I was glad they had plenty of blankets for our snowy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

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

Super Break in the BEAUTIFUL Mountains

The property is spacious yet cozy. Lots of space for gathering and getting caught up. The appliances and kitchen “kit” were very top drawer. We like to cook and this was a big plus. We loved the easy access to downtown Sylva and the Nantahala trout fishing. The pottery, glassware, and quilts were a lovely icing on a pretty place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ken H.

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

Quick Weekend

This property is exactly as advertised. No unpleasant surprises. Especially for the overall accessibility and easy commute to town. Fit the bill for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxane B.

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

Wonderfully maintained mountain home

House stocked with every thing you could need. You can immediately tell that the owners have invested in making this home clean and cozy. Perfect for traveling pets with secure fencing in the back yard. Quiet and private. Woodsy with distant mountain views. What a great experience. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Amazing!!

This is probably the best Vacation Home we have stayed in. The location is perfect and an easy drive. The home is gorgeous. Hands down the most pet friendly home we have stayed in! The kitchen is incredibly well stocked!! The yard is amazing and this whole home is kid welcoming. There isn’t a single thing to not love about this home!! The quilts were gorgeous. Take the time to appreciate them!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

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

Great spot for dogs!

A group of friends and I rented a house for the weekend to explore the surrounding areas. It was perfect. My dogs loved being able to run around freely in the fenced yard and super enjoyed the dog blankets provided for them. Also haven’t slept on a water bed since the early 2000s and it was a huge hit with everyone. Would definitely rent again for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

emaline wi w.

5

we loved the house. it was very, convenient location, with all the conveniences of home. The house was very clean and well-appointed. We had some issues figuring out the thermostat, but it didn't present a major problem. We would love to return next year.

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