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Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Cullowhee, NC
  • Place, Judaculla Rock
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪95 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek

Pointer's Point

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Get a taste of the peaceful lifestyle of Cullowhee and surround yourself with lush greenery and fresh air here at Pointer's Point. Everything from the expansive deck complete with a gas grill to the firepit that will be just the place to gather under the stars, this retreat offers plenty of opportunities to get your fill of the great outdoors. Not to mention, the Caney Fork River running through the property will provide that tranquil sound of trickling water in the background. The kitchen will also be calling your name when everyone works up an appetite, as it is fully equipped with everything needed to whip up tasty meals. Don't hesitate to bring the pups along too, as this home is dog-friendly!

This retreat also boasts 100 yards of river frontage on the Caney Fork for wild trout and a great location just a short drive or walk to the Nantahala National Forest to hit hiking trails; you can also hike to Rough Butt Creek Falls from the house! This home is also on great mountain biking trails and within walking distance to numerous streams on the Western North Carolina fly fishing trail.

Things to Know
Dog-friendly ( Two dogs max. Two XL crates are provided. Dogs must be crated if in the house alone.)

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 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

Dogs only. Max of 2.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2376261
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Cullowhee

Located in Cullowhee, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Barber Orchard Fruitstand. 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 jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and rock climbing.
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Cullowhee, NC

What's nearby

  • Judaculla Rock - 9 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 11 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Western Carolina University - 15 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center - 16 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 21 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Pong Room - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cafe 107 North - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪A & L Country Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chi House - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Glenda's Diner - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek on Aug 9, 2026 start from $160, 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 Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ideal Wooded Gem W/ Large Deck, Gas Grill, Free WiFi, Firepit & Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roy Taylor Forest and Judaculla Rock. Western Carolina University and Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center are also within 12 mi (20 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. 34 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

Lovely Creekside Home

Lovely creekside house with amazing counter space in the kitchen. Perfect location for visiting Western Carolina University.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Great place

Spacious, clean, updated and quiet!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Fantastic

Great place, great amenities. Will go there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Peaceful, beautiful, and very comfortable!

We loved this pet friendly property! The sounds of the water and the porches surrounded by natural beauty created such a delightful experience for us. The kitchen is so nice and made cooking during our stay a joy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Great cabin a short hike from water fall.

The cabin has a great open family room / kitchen. The highlight was the hike from the front door to Sugar Creek falls. Well worth the trip to see a beautiful waterfall in a secluded setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Quiet and peaceful

Its very quiet and peaceful. This was our second trip and hope to do it again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Regina B.

Rural home close to a creek

Beautiful home, close to a creek!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

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

Quiet spot

Loved it. Will go again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Atlanta escape

Loved the quiet and especially having the creek so close. Spent lots of time in the water. The sound of it is amazingly hypnotic and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

great comfortable place in the mountains

Enjoyed our 3 night stay here. My 2 grandsons enjoyed the creek and played in it daily! Close to WCU where my grand daughter took us on a college tour for possibly attending after she graduates high school. Also did a kayaking trip down the Big Tuck and a horseback ride. Enjoyed the 3 bedrooms and huge kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carey K.

Graduation weekend

That we could bring our dog! He loved paying in the creek!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin Y.

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

Cullowhee cabin

This home was perfect for my family of 3 plus 1 labrador. We enjoyed the stream sounds through the front yard and the remoteness of the property. That said, the location is quite far from the local sights and scenes so plan to get your snacks/food stocked up as needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Marta G.

Bed Bugs

There were not enough sheets for the beds, there was dog hair and mud on the sheets, and our first night we found bed bugs. Otherwise, the house was clean enough and has a nice porch.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2025
Hi Marta, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear your stay didn’t meet expectations. Our local team took immediate action by reporting your concern to the local manager, who shut the house down and arranged for a professional pest control inspection. Although no signs of infestation were found, the home was thoroughly treated as a precaution. It’s possible this was an isolated incident with a single bug carried in during travel. We understand how unsettling this was and have issued a full refund. We value your input and hope to have the chance to provide you with a much-improved experience in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Much needed quietness

Very lovely place enjoyed so much. My 5yr old grandson enjoyed the little river. Had everything we needed. Only thing we seen that needs to be seen to is the wheelchair ramp is slippery when wet. Our mother couldn't use it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeston G.

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

Great vacation

We had a wonderful stay. The property is very nice and true to the posting. Amenities made you feel like you’re at home. The neighborhood dogs were a surprise. We had one friendly dog that stayed at the house the entire weekend. Luckily he was extremely sweet and good with my dogs. The drive into town is long but is not difficult at all. We hated to leave and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin S.

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

Way out there

I would give a 4.5 but not possible. My only complaint has absolutely nothing to do with home - but its distance from everything. Home was delightful and a good choice if you just want peace and quiet. We were checking out the area, and the distance from everything made for a lot of extra travel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 5, 2023
Hi, Robin, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We truly hope we can host you for a more comfortable stay in the future. Thank you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Great family vacation!

My family and I stayed in this home for a little over a week, and we will definitely be returning! It was so peaceful, with lots of shade and the sound of the creek flowing. The firepit was great; the neighbors were friendly, and there were several amazing hikes within a mile of the house. The house is nice inside, with an updated kitchen and great water pressure in the bathrooms. Be warned that it is very rural, so expect to drive about 30-40 minutes to get groceries. The internet is very spotty, so if you need to work online this is not the place for you. We brought our poodles, and they had a blast playing with the neighbor's dog. The creek was amazing, but there isn't a safe spot to get down for kids. My husband had a great time playing with rocks, though! Overall, this was a very peaceful vacation.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryce T.

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

Very nice

Property clean and in a quiet location. We enjoyed our stay and the home had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lori T.

Great Weekend Get Away

If you to disconnect from the world and want to “recharge” yourself this is the place to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

April J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

I was asked to rate the house from Vacasa from a one to a five. It is a two. Refrigerator was filthy as it has hair and food residue inside. Coffee pots were filthy as they had mold, and had to be scrubbed and cleaned. Hair in guest bathroom sink, and mold in guest bathroom shower. Inside oven was coated in grease and food. The guest bedroom sheets were not laundered, and we had to wash them. Very disappointed with the lack of cleanliness. No tv remote to turn on tv either…. No place to put garbage as cans were full and not emptied. Called Vacasa several times and management never responded.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jill J.

Great place!

Great place perfect for our family and golden retriever. It’s off the beaten path (closest grocery store is 25-30 minutes) but tranquil and fully stocked with everything! Plenty of towels, bedding, and soap! Also things like coffee filters etc were all on hand. Huge plus for any vacation rental…we’ve stayed in several and those little things go along way! Neighbors super friendly and our dog enjoyed the creek!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

Great Cabin with Beautiful Creek

We really enjoyed our stay here! The home was just as listed and very well equipped with anything you could need! The only cons were it is a little further out than we expected but that wasn’t too bad. The internet was tricky at times but ended up being fine. Not a con but so the property managers know there is a mole problem in the yard that probably needs to be addressed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Great home

This home is your home away from home! It has everything you could possibly want! We enjoyed our stay and will be planning another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Nice pet friendly home.

Check in and check out process was easy. The home was clean and listening to the moving water was peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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