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The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!

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Private kitchen
Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!

Welcome to The Florio! This magical riverfront tiny house is the perfect nature escape, just 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains and 5 minutes to Sylva and Dillsboro. Fish right on the property, rent kayaks or go rafting just 2 minutes away and enjoy beautiful hiking trails nearby. Wake up in a cozy bed to the soothing sounds of the Tuckasegee River.

◆ River access
◆ Beautiful walking trails & mountain views
◆ 2 queen beds
◆ Coffee provided
◆ Kitchen essentials
◆ Wi-Fi

The Florio sits right on the Tuckasegee River and gives you easy access to fun and relaxing activities. Kayak down the river, hike in the mountains, fish from the riverbank or grab great food and drinks in town as it is all close by. The tiny house is located at the front of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and Campground, offering a quiet, cozy place to enjoy nature and explore the area.

◆ 2 minutes to Tuckasegee Outfitters (tubing, rafting, kayaking)
◆ 3 minutes to downtown Dillsboro with great restaurants
◆ 7 minutes to downtown Sylva with amazing food and local breweries
◆ 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
◆ 20 minutes to Cherokee
◆ Located at the entrance of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins & Campground

You will have full access to the entire tiny home during your stay.

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to assist you with anything you may need!

We are pet friendly! Pet fee applies at booking. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We have 8 other riverfront cabins nearby in a small, family friendly campground that remains peaceful and perfect for relaxing getaways.

Everything you need is provided, including linens, towels, cooking essentials, and coffee. Just bring yourself and enjoy!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4209746
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Dillsboro

Located in Dillsboro, The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! is on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 30.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack The Dipper - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mabel's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Nick’s Bbq - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! on Aug 16, 2026 start from $128, 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 The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

ashlee c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at The Florio. It was just as described, the location was fantastic, and it was very clean and organized. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 12, 2025
Thanks for the great review. Glad The Florio was just as described, the location was fantastic, and you found it very clean and organized. We’d be pleased to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to play in the river and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 3, 2025
Thanks for the great review. Glad the location was perfect for river time and close to town. We’d be pleased to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was iur 2nd time staying here and we really enjoyed it again. The river is so peaceful, and you can even see the family of heron that live there too if youre lucky.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 31, 2025
Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed your second stay and that the peaceful river (and the heron family) made it special. We’d be pleased to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying here. The river right by the house was lovely to listen to and amazing to fall asleep to. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Great spot!

We appreciated the simplicity of the tiny house and the river view. We also loved how close it was to downtown Sylva!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 26, 2025
Thank you for your review, Alison! We're glad you appreciated the simplicity of the tiny house and enjoyed the lovely river view. It’s great to hear you found the location convenient to downtown Sylva. We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon! 😊🏡
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Cozy getaway

This was our first stay in a tiny home and it was lovingly appointed! The decor and finishing touches were great, and we especially appreciated the fresh coffee beans/grinder and area guide. Owners were super responsive as well! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ice Cream Binge - No Freezer!

Turns out the "Kitchen" is more of a kitchenette! My son and I like to cook, so being that it is a tiny home, we opted for steak and a side of preassembled twice baked potatoes. For dessert we picked up Toffee Klondike bars(6pack), knowing that we would see family the next day and pass the rest on. When we arrived, we modified our meal plan to microwave the second baking of potatoes as twice baked mash potatoes, the steak was great using the induction setup, BUT there was no freezer for the Klondike Bars. When a "Kitchen" was advertised, we assumed a freezer had to be included and maybe a toaster oven or air fryer. Dinner plans got reversed as we got right into eating 6 Klondike bars between the 2 of us before they melted!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 17, 2025
Thank you for your feedback, Thomas. I appreciate your insights regarding the kitchenette setup. We aim to clearly describe our amenities, but I understand how the absence of a freezer may have affected your meal plans. It's great to hear that you still enjoyed cooking the steak with the induction setup, and I can certainly see how improvising with the Klondike bars became quite the adventure. Your comments help us improve the experience for future guests, and I’ll consider highlighting the kitchenette features more clearly. Thank you for sharing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaleen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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