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

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A covered outdoor deck with wooden railings and a row of wicker chairs.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A two-story cabin with a deck and a covered outdoor seating area.
A covered walkway with a stone wall on one side and a metal fence on the other.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a blue countertop.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private fenced-in yard
    One of the few properties with a fully fenced outdoor space.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • High-speed internet

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪32 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

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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 Jackson County Green Energy Park 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 mountain climbing and hiking nearby.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Western Carolina University - 15 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 28 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 29 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 32 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 48 min drive - 58.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Nick’s Bbq - ‬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 Oct 26, 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 Jan 3, 2027 start from $276, 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! Beautiful location! I used to live on this road, and it is one of my favorite places on earth. This property is one of the top spots to be in this area. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 22, 2026
Joseph, We're so glad to see that you not only enjoy our property but you consider it one of your favorite spots. From a host stand point we couldn't ask for a more respectable guest! We're already looking forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful and perfect for our large group for family weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2026
Judith, It was our pleasure hosting you and your family for a quick weekend getaway! With any luck we will be able to host everyone again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Lots of space indoors and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 29, 2026
Graham, We're glad to see you enjoyed all the open space this property has to offer as much as we do! Please be sure to keep us in mind for your next mountainous adventure. It'd be our pleasure to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay. However please disclose in photos and information about the driveway. That way if someone doesn’t have a 4x4 they are aware. The hills are steep and sharp curves. The overall stay was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2026
Katrina, We're glad to see you enjoyed your stay despite the mountainous roads. While the property road does have hills and curves it is paved and 4WD is not required. With any luck we'll be able to host you again at one of our other properties in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5

Great location. Our family had a great time staying here. Convenient to everything in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked and the fenced in yard for our little yorkies was great. The location was close to alot of charming small towns. Eventhough we had several days of rain, we still found plenty of things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2026
Lynne, It's great to see that the rain didn't hinder you from enjoying your vacation. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments to the owner. Be sure to keep us in mind for your next mountainous vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 14, 2026
Tonya, It's great to see you enjoyed the property as much as we do. With any luck we will be able to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for families and the views were gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 28, 2025
Mary, We're glad to see you enjoyed the views as much as we do! We wanted to thank you for the treating the property with the upmost respect and with any luck we will be able to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 30, 2025
Ryan, It's great to see that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to be able to host your family again in the future!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 26, 2022
Thank you for your feedback, Jessica! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2021
Thank you, Donna!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2021
Thank you, Nancy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2024
Thank you Pam, we're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 24, 2020
We are happy to hear you and your fur babies enjoyed your stay in our home! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you will book with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
Thanks so much, Rhoda!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Engagement Celebration

Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 27, 2024
Pam, We are ecstatic both you and your furry friend enjoyed your stay. Hopefully we will be seeing you again for your next vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 19, 2024
Amy, We are glad to see you enjoyed your stay!! Be sure to reach out to us in the future so we can do our best to get that perfect score review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 17, 2020
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We would be glad to host you again in the future, please keep us in mind when planning for next time! We do offer a 10% return guest discount when booking directly!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 11, 2024
Thank you Marsha, we're glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 25, 2021
Thank you, Ruthie!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2021
Thank you, Ken!
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