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Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Nantahala National Forest
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Hot tub on site
Dog-friendly
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Onsite parking available
Explore the area
whittier, NC
Tuckasegee River
Place, Tuckasegee River
5 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino
Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
19 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
23 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Master Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Romantic Getaway! Hot Tub & Mountain Views, King Bed
Wake up to mountain views, spend the day exploring the Smokies, then come home to relax in the hot tub beneath a sky full of stars. Hot Cocoa is a cozy retreat designed for couples, anniversaries, honeymooners, and anyone looking to slow down for a few days.
Featuring a comfortable king bedroom, oversized shower, fully stocked kitchen, private hot tub with robes and slippers, fire pit with twinkle lights, and a large covered porch, you'll have everything you need for a memorable stay.
Dog friendly and conveniently located just minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, hiking, waterfalls, tubing, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
**Unwind. Recharge. Repeat.**
Some vacations are filled with schedules.
This isn't one of them.
Wake up slowly with coffee on the covered porch as the mountains come to life around you. Spend the day exploring waterfalls, hiking trails, tubing the Tuckasegee River, or wandering the shops of Bryson City and Cherokee. Then return to your private cabin, light a fire, slip into the hot tub, and watch the stars appear overhead.
Welcome to **Hot Cocoa**, a cozy mountain retreat thoughtfully designed for two. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, honeymoon, birthday, attending a wedding, trying your luck at Harrah's Cherokee Casino, or simply escaping everyday life, you'll find everything you need to relax and reconnect.
Guests consistently tell us the cabin is even better than they expected. From the oversized shower and comfortable king bed to the well-stocked kitchen and thoughtful extras, we've created the kind of place we'd want to stay ourselves.
Rest and Relax
The spacious bedroom features a comfortable king-size bed with soft linens, cozy pillows, a Smart TV, and sliding glass doors that open directly onto the covered porch.
The bathroom features a large walk-in shower with plenty of room to get ready for the day or freshen up after hiking, sightseeing, or exploring the area.
🍳 A Kitchen You'll Actually Enjoy Cooking In
Vacation meals should be easy.
Our kitchen is stocked with:
✔ Full-size appliances
✔ Dual Flex coffee maker (drip or K-Cups)
✔ Starter coffee
✔ Sharp knives
✔ Quality cookware
✔ Cooking utensils
✔ Dishes, glasses, and serving pieces
✔ Basic spices and cooking essentials
Whether you're making breakfast before heading out or grilling dinner after a day of hiking, you'll find everything you need.
🛋 Cozy Evenings In
After a day of exploring the mountains, settle into the oversized sofa, stream your favorite shows, or simply enjoy a quiet evening together. Sometimes the best part of vacation is having nowhere else to be.
Bring your streaming passwords and make yourself at home.
🌅 Your Favorite Spot Might Be the Porch
Many of our guests tell us the porch quickly becomes their favorite place.
Start the morning with coffee and mountain views, spend the afternoon relaxing in a rocking chair, then end the day soaking in the private hot tub or gathering around the fire pit beneath the twinkle lights.
You'll enjoy:
• Large covered porch
• Mountain views
• Four-person hot tub
• Robes & slippers
• Gas grill
• Outdoor dining
• Fire pit with Adirondack chairs
• Marshmallow roasting sticks
A few starter pieces of firewood are provided, with additional bundles available nearby.
🐾 Dogs Are Family Too
We know vacations are better when your best friend comes along.
Hot Cocoa welcomes dogs! Please be sure to select the pet option when booking so the pet fee is included. We also ask that dogs be kenneled if left alone in the cabin.
📍 Close to Everything
You'll enjoy peaceful mountain surroundings while being close to many of Western North Carolina's most popular attractions.
• Harrah's Cherokee Casino – 8 miles
• Great Smoky Mountains Railroad – 11 miles
• Deep Creek tubing, waterfalls & hiking – 12.5 miles
• Parker Mill Wedding Venue – 1.2 miles
• Western Carolina University – 13 miles
• Bryson City
• Cherokee
• Sylva
• Dillsboro
Whether you're here to explore or simply relax, Hot Cocoa is the perfect home base.
Hosted by Owners Who Care
When you stay with us, you're not booking with a large management company.
The Boring Stuff (We Tried to Make It Less Boring)
Mountain roads are part of the adventure! The final stretch includes one well-maintained gravel hill. We regularly drive it in a Hyundai Sonata, and most guests have no trouble in a standard vehicle. We recommend arriving before dark if it's your first visit.
Dogs are welcome! Please include them when booking so the pet fee is added correctly. We ask that dogs be kenneled if left alone.
We provide hand soap, dish soap, starter laundry supplies, coffee, basic spices, fresh linens, towels, robes, slippers, and a hair dryer. Please bring your own shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and personal items.
Smoking or vaping is not permitted inside the cabin. Ashtrays are provided outside.
Hot Cocoa is conveniently located just off US-74, making it easy to reach Bryson City, Cherokee, and the area's top attractions. Because the cabin sits farther back from the road, outside road noise is typically minimal and only occasionally noticeable. Most guests appreciate the easy access and peaceful setting.
Mountain weather can change quickly, so we recommend purchasing travel insurance if traveling during winter months.
High Chair and Pack and Play available UPON REQUEST.
Decorated for Christmas around Mid-November
We can't wait to welcome you to Hot Cocoa.
**Unwind. Recharge. Repeat.**
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash, dry and put away dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest must sign renter agreement within 48 hours of arrival.
Security Deposit Required. $250.00
Minimum Age to rent is 24, NO parties, NO smoking. 2 Dog Max, $45 per stay.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3088531
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 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
About the neighborhood
Whittier
Located in Whittier, this cabin is in the mountains. Sequoyah National Golf Club and Country Side Bowling Lanes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Jackson County Green Energy Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
Oconaluftee Indian Village - 22 min drive - 20.6 km
Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 23 min drive - 30.5 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive
Restaurants
Arby's - 14 min drive
Granny's Kitchen - 16 min drive
Taco Bell - 14 min drive
Wendy's - 16 min drive
Noodle Bar - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Romantic Getaway! Hot Tub & Mountain Views, King Bed pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Romantic Getaway! Hot Tub & Mountain Views, King Bed?
As of Oct 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Romantic Getaway! Hot Tub & Mountain Views, King Bed on Jan 3, 2027 start from $167, 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 Romantic Getaway! Hot Tub & Mountain Views, King Bed?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Romantic Getaway! Hot Tub & Mountain Views, King Bed?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Romantic Getaway! Hot Tub & Mountain Views, King Bed located?
This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Jackson County Green Energy Park and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Very clean and comfy!! We enjoyed our stay tremendously!! It has a beautiful view from the front porch-excellent spot for R&R. My husband loved the hot tub. And the fire pit area is wonderful. 5 Stars from us!!!
Just book this cabin, you won't regret it! This cabin was so nice and clean!! Probably one of the best we have stayed in. It had everything that we needed and more. My husband and I loved this cabin. It is the perfect size for two. We loved the hot tub. The washer/dryer was a nice. The road getting to the cabin was not bad at all. We have a AWD and had no trouble at all. We just loved everything about it!!
Cabin was everything we could've asked for. The bed was comfortable, the hot tub was amazing and the kitchen was well stocked with all that was needed. We had a great relaxing time as well as our furbaby.
Hot Cocoa cabin provided a wonderful, restful, brief getaway for us! The beautiful very clean cabin had everything one could ask for! The hosts are the best of the best! Highly recommend booking with them!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
“Best of the best” truly made our day! Thank you for the wonderful recommendation and for choosing Hot Cocoa for your getaway. We’d be delighted to host you again!
Hot Cocoa was a wonderful place to stay! It checked all of the boxes on excellence and comfort. The porch was our favorite spot to start and end our days! Chuck and Sandy have an amazing property and are top notch hosts making sure your stay is perfect in any and all ways! 10/10 highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that Hot Cocoa checked all the boxes and that you loved relaxing on the porch. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back!
We had a wonderful stay celebrating our anniversary. The Hot Cocoa cabin was perfect. It rained the majority of the time but we didn’t mind because the cabin was so cozy. We loved the hot tub & the goldfish pond. Sandy & Charles are wonderful host & very communicative. Thank you so much we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
Happy anniversary! We ’re honored you chose Hot Cocoa for such a special getaway. Rainy mountain days can make the coziest memories, and we’re so happy you enjoyed yours. We can’t wait to welcome you back!
Cabin was clean and fresh. High quality kitchen utensils. Bed very comfortable. Front porch is great, sitting in morning sipping coffee or relaxing in hot tub. Fire pit chairs very comfortable for enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. We will ve back for sure !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
Thank you for pointing out some of the great amenities we have that were loved by you! Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, Come back anytime!
Perfect place for us. Great location. Just far enough away to feel secluded and yet close enough to many things around. The cabin was just as shown and was very clean. Host was very accomodating. We plan on coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted that Hot Cocoa was the perfect fit for your getaway. One of our favorite things about the cabin is its peaceful setting that's still just a short drive from all the area's attractions, so we're glad you enjoyed that too. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hot Cocoa on your next visit.
Our weekend away for our anniversary was perfect. The cabin was clean and very comfortable. Really everything about it was wonderful from the coziness of the cabin to the location. We’ll definitely recommend this place to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2026
Thank you for celebrating your anniversary with us! We're honored you chose Hot Cocoa for such a special occasion. It means so much to hear that everything was perfect, from the cozy cabin to the convenient location. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to welcome you back to Hot Cocoa for many more memorable getaways!
We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 nights in this comfy cozy mountain cabin. The deck was wonderful … we ate a couple breakfasts and dinner one night enjoying the outdoor dining, plus spent one afternoon simply relaxing before we headed home. The cabin was very clean and we found everything we needed on hand. Thank you to our hosts for sharing your mountain retreat. PS. The gravel road did give us pause the first time, but we had absolutely no issue trekking up that hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the cabin, especially relaxing and dining on the deck. And thank you for mentioning the gravel road—it can look a little intimidating at first, but most guests make it up without any trouble. We’d love to host you again!
The cabin was beautiful, clean with everything we needed. What we didn’t know about was the road to get to the cabin. Slippery, bumpy and our tires would spin out even with traction turned off. My car barely made it and down
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed the cabin, but we’re sorry the mountain road caused you stress. We know the drive can feel very different from what some guests are accustomed to, and we appreciate your feedback.
This cabin was centrally located to everything we wanted to do. Just a short drive to Cherokee, Bryson City, Dillsboro, and Sylva. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The hosts go above and beyond with stocking the necessities and extras to make the cabin feel like home. The bed was extremely comfortable. I slept great every night. The hot tub was wonderful after busy days hiking and exploring. This is the best VRBO rental I've ever booked and cannot say enough about it. I would absolutely stay in one of their properties again.
We absolutely loved this cabin. It was exactly what we needed to unwind and relax. And being able to have peace of mind and bring our fur babies was a huge bonus. We will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled you found Hot Cocoa to be the perfect place to relax and unwind. We're especially happy your fur babies could join you and be part of the adventure.
Amazing stay, beautiful view, so many thoughtful perks (firestarter/lighter/wood for fire pit), towels/robes for the hot tub, etc. Great communication and the perfect setup for a birthday/engagement celebration. Would 100% come back and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're honored that **Hot Cocoa** was part of your birthday and engagement celebration. Congratulations! We're so glad you enjoyed all the little touches and had everything you needed for a relaxing stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we can't wait to welcome you back to **Hot Cocoa** for another special getaway!
About the host
Hosted by Chuck Winchester
Hi! We're Chuck and Sandy.
We've been welcoming guests to the Smoky Mountains since 2018, and creating memorable stays has become something we truly love. We believe a great vacation starts with a clean, comfortable cabin that's thoughtfully prepared, so we work hard to make sure every stay feels welcoming from the moment you arrive.
As local hosts, we're always happy to share our favorite restaurants, scenic drives, waterfalls, and hidden gems to help you experience the area like a local. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to unplug for a few days, we hope you'll leave with wonderful memories and a desire to return.
We look forward to hosting you!
**Unwind. Recharge. Repeat.**
Why they chose this property
Romantic retreat designed for couples
King bedroom with oversized shower
Private hot tub with robes & slippers
Large covered porch with mountain views
Fire pit with twinkle lights
Dog friendly
Fully stocked kitchen with quality cookware
Minutes from Cherokee, Bryson City, Harrah's Casino, hiking, tubing, waterfalls, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Hosted by local owners since 2018 who are happy to share recommendations
What makes this property unique
Hot Cocoa was designed for couples looking to relax, recharge, and enjoy time together. From the comfortable king bed and oversized walk-in shower to the private hot tub with robes and slippers, every detail is meant to make your stay comfortable and carefree. The cabin is exceptionally well stocked, so you'll have the conveniences of home while enjoying the peace of the mountains. Conveniently located just minutes from Bryson City, Cherokee, Harrah's Casino, hiking, waterfalls, and tubing, it's easy to spend the day exploring and return to a cozy cabin that feels like home. As local owners since 2018, we're always happy to share our favorite restaurants, hidden gems, and local tips to help you make the most of your visit.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests