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5 star accommodations, private river access, lodge style comfort, family fun.

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9.4

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Washer

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Whittier, NC

Sequoyah National Golf Club6 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino11 min drive
Museum of the Cherokee Indian12 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)64 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

This is one of the most unique places we have ever stayed! You can tell this cabin is the owners "baby"! So many neat fe...

Lori R.

Feb 14, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Appalachian Log Cabin on Tuckasegee River. Pet friendly, Hot Tub, Wifi, & HBO

This Tuckasegee River/hand crafted LOG HOME, is centrally located and convenient to all Western North Carolina and Tennessee area attractions:
Harrah's Casino (3 min) Gamble, Concerts, Resturants, Nightlife
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park/Blue Ridge (3 min) Parkway/Appalachian Trail (15 min),
Bryson City & Great Smoky Mountain Railroad-(15 min),
Cherokee Shops, Culture, History (3 min)
Golf , Sequoia (3 min), Whittier (3 min), Waynesville (30 min)
Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tenn.-(45 min thru 441 parkway),
Asheville, NC., Airport, (50)
Downtown shopping & The Biltmore Estate, (55 min)

Unique to this vacation rental is its convenient and private put-in and/or take-out river accessibility. Set your tubes/ Kayaks/ Canoes, and enjoy easy swimming and fishing fun accessibility. Our play ground/yard is large, private and pet & family friendly.

Enjoy the nesting Bald Eagles, the tranquil sounds of a flowing river and the peaceful cool nights by a large roaring fire-pit.

Relax on your own PRIVATE RIVER BANK in a private Spa Hot tub or lounge in a garden of herbs while watching an awesome magical sunset.

The architectural 'Native Accents' and exquisite 'Lodge Style' custom decor, makes this home worthy of publication. The Log home features 2,000 sq feet of living space with hand laid native slate flooring throughout, a chef’s kitchen, aged-200 year old white pine logs, two soaring field stone fireplaces (wood provided), and custom high vaulted A-framed ceilings with drapery-free windows which overlook a 180 degree unobstructed view.

All amenities are provided along with a full 24 hour Caretaker/Personal Concierge Staff. Special event planning, large group or single Meal Catering, Babysitting, Pet walking &/or care, Laundry/Maid and/or Daily-turn-down-services, are all available upon request.
All requests welcomed, advance notice is appreciated.

An ideal destination for an elegant romantic getaway or an outrageous family retreat.

Surrounded by 5 National Parks: The Great Smoky Mountain-(5 min), Nantahala Forest, Gorge & Tsali Biking Trail-(25 min), Blue Ridge Parkway-(5 min), Deep Creek (15 min), Appalachian Trail/Foothills-(50 min), Fontana Lake & Dam-(30 min), Joyce Kilmer Forest-(45 min).
Opened as an All Season Vacation Cabin Rental, this homes entrance driveway is on a State maintained road. Ice/Snow?, no problem.
It is easily accessible for cars, and trailers . No snow tires are needed.

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We are very Pet friendly! WE Love and protect Pet/Kids.

A $30 charge per pet is required/ 2 pet limit. (negotiable only with owners approval)Very Strong PET restrictions are in place at our Cabin to protect the safety of the Pet and of Our beautiful Home from the damage of stressed and left alone Pets. All Pets must be accompanied by their owners at ALL times and never left in Cabin unattended (unless Crated).Guests choosing to Crate and travel, can not leave Pets longer then 5 hours unattended. A Pet caregiver can be arranged thru our staff.If no Crate is available, A Dog/baby sitter must be arranged with Caretaker onsite to watch, walk and/or attend to your Crated or uncrated Pet while away from cabin for an extended period of time.
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Property manager

Tom - FTR Staff

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Designed for Families, outdoor river playground.

Events

No events allowed

All large Events/Celebrations/Parties negotiable.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

$30 per Dog, (2) negotiable/see rules ⬇️, No Cats

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We are a non-smoking cabin.

RULES- All Pets must be accompanied at ALL times while staying in cabin, and NEVER left alone unsupervised day or night. If so , PETS MUST be CRATED.

If needed a PET walker/sitter, can be arranged in advance. Pet must be approved by the owner.

All children must be accompanied at ALL times while staying in cabin, and NEVER left alone unsupervised day or night.

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

Note from host: All large Events/Celebrations/Parties negotiable.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Smoky Mountain Country Club and Sequoyah National Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

Sequoyah National Golf Club - 6 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 9 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 11 min drive
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 12 min drive
Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 12 min drive

Getting around

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬11 min drive
‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬11 min drive
‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬11 min drive
‪Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Appalachian Log Cabin on Tuckasegee River. Pet friendly, Hot Tub, Wifi, & HBO pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Appalachian Log Cabin on Tuckasegee River. Pet friendly, Hot Tub, Wifi, & HBO?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Appalachian Log Cabin on Tuckasegee River. Pet friendly, Hot Tub, Wifi, & HBO?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Appalachian Log Cabin on Tuckasegee River. Pet friendly, Hot Tub, Wifi, & HBO located?

This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Smoky Mountain Country Club and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

Jun 8, 2024

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

AMAZING COZY CABIN

What an amazing family trip we had at this cabin! Location is perfect! The river is so beautiful with the lovely sunsets! The indoor fireplace is so cozy every night and we made delicious s’mores every night too! The owner and caretaker are top notch! Pick this cozy cabin to stay in for an amazing memory!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., ELLIJAY

Feb 14, 2024

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

30th Anniversary

This is one of the most unique places we have ever stayed! You can tell this cabin is the owners "baby"! So many neat features about it! The river is beautiful as well!! Very close to town and restaurants! Our new dog loved it too!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey D., Covington, Ga.

Jan 19, 2024

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

Winter Wonderland!!

We had THE BEST time here for my 41st birthday!! It snowed our first night there and it was so incredibly beautiful at the property!! The caretaker and owner were very helpful and responded promptly with any questions we had. The 2 wood burning fireplaces were amazing and we used them every day. I can't wait to come back in the summer and go tubing!! There is so much love put into this house and you can tell in all the details.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Dec 3, 2023

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

Cozy Cabin

We had the best stay at this cabin! We came to ride the Polar Express, and the cabin made the weekend even more perfect! The owner was lovely and the care taker Tammy was always available to assist. The cabin is close to everything, and the outdoor area was spectacular. We cannot wait to return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kay B., Iron Station , NC

Oct 25, 2023

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

weekend getaway

We have stayed at this lovely property over Thanksgiving two years ago so we knew the area and property well. We had a wonderful time this time! We used the firepit each night and enjoyed watching the river. Each day brought a new adventure as we toured Bryson City and rode on the GSMR to see the fall foliage. We also drove into the quaint little town of Sylva. So fun! Husbands fished each day in different places. The cabin is so nice - the only area that I would recommend is that the cabin needs a thorough dusting...also it would have been nice to know that there was only one shower available...other than that we loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan K., naples, USA

Oct 18, 2023

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

River Cabin

Had an absolute fabulous relaxing stay and highly recommend this rental. Our only complaints would be is that it could use a deep cleaning. Dust/cobwebs, torn screens, windows need to be cleaned as the view is amazing and outside Adirondack chairs need fixing. Those were minor compared to a wonderful stay. Tammy our contact was so helpful with any questions. Highly recommend and hope to go back again!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri K.

Oct 17, 2023

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

Awesome

The cabin was amazing and totally surpassed our expectations!! Jillian was a gracious host and we would definitely stay again!! We couldn’t have been more pleased!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ella D.

Sep 15, 2023

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

Magical

We stayed here with another family over Labor day weekend and had a truly magical time in this place. The pictures do not do this spectacular home justice. Every inch of the home has been thoughtfully curated using the finest materials seemingly weaving the nature from outside indoors. We loved sitting with the porch windows open in the mornings with a fire in the fireplace listening to the river . Our kids had a blast playing in the river every afternoon and the sound of the train across the way every afternoon was an added treat! Jilliane and Tamy were awesome and so welcoming. The house is conveniently located near waterfalls and day hikes and other charming mountain towns. I would highly recommend this beautiful home to anyone looking for a respite in this crazy world!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Jul 30, 2023

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

Great Time

Had a great time beautiful cabin and grounds great location would definitely book again. FYI tube ride from back of the house took 4 hrs sons and I had an adventure but not for the timid even seen an Elk an huge Eagle. 👍

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leland H.

Jul 21, 2023

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

Tuck Trip

We have been staying in the Tuck during the summer as a family and paddling all the nearby whitewater rivers and playing around in the mountains. Easy location to getting around. The highlight of this house was enjoying hanging outside on the river during the evenings.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

Jun 1, 2023

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

Decompress

This property and cabin us ideal for a getaway to destress, decompress from the daily stresses and responsibilities of life. Our family fully enjoyed the firepit, river, hottub, scenery and cabin. I plan on renting again.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Lauran L.

May 22, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

A lot to work on

We booked this cabin to accompany my husband on a work trip. We viewed it as an extended vacation, and were excited to be staying on the river (we usually stay in Bryson City). Upon arrival, the caretaker greeted me and showed me around. She was nice, and it wasn't until we'd been at the cabin a few days that things started to reveal themselves. First, the cabin fixtures are extremely dusty. There were actual strands of dust hanging from the "canopy" of one of the beds. The first few days we ate out, and so it wasn't until day three that I pulled out some plates to find pieces of food still stuck to several of them. This was not something anyone could have missed had they checked. It was disgusting. I also had to rewash all of the coffee mugs. They had bits of dried on gunk stuck inside all of them. They advertised a "chef's kitchen" but I found that description to be very misleading. They didn't have any good knives. The few they had were very dull. Most were steak knives. What I think of as basic kitchen necessities were lacking. It was also surprising to find only four forks in the utensil drawer. The entire cabin is a good bit smaller than it appeared in the pictures, and my husband and I could not work together in the kitchen without being in each other's way. The dishwasher left a lot of debris after running, and there was a sandy residue on everything in the top rack. The dining table is very uncomfortable/inconvenient. The washing machine/dryer had a faint mildew smell. Almost none of the interior doors would shut or stay shut. The upstairs bedroom we slept in was very tight. You can only get on the bed at the foot as there is no space on either side. The cabin is also right on the road, so there is a lot of traffic noise. We never slept past about 6AM because of this. Also worth mentioning, the parking area is very tight. We have a normal sized pickup truck and it was a pain to get out or turned around each time we left. People drive very fast down that road, and it was a bit dangerous pulling out of the drive due to limited visibility. The outdoor area and firepit were a plus and we enjoyed the peaceful river, when we could hear it over the sound of the vehicles flying by. I don't usually write reviews, but we were really excited to stay at this cabin, and it was without a doubt the worst cabin we've ever rented. We considered complaining, but we realized there must be a reason they say in the listing "no refunds".

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S., Zeeland, Mi

Apr 10, 2023

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

Great family memories

Picked this VRBO specifically because of everything there was on site; the river, comfortable family seating, hot tub, outdoor rec areas. It was a dream. The home was charming and well appointed and communication with the host was easy and very efficient. We traveled with our 3 kids (all teens) and there was enough room for everyone to retreat when needed, and so many options for gathering when we were hanging out. Loved the location to the Smokies, other area towns and grocery stores as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., Concord NC

Jan 25, 2023

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

Beautiful and relaxing!

We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! It was so beautiful, couldn't ask for a better location! Everything was perfect! We enjoyed all of the outdoor areas, the hot tub on the river is just amazing. Loved the wood burning fireplace inside, that was truly wonderful. The whole cabin is decorated so cute, I just loved looking all around at everything! We plan to go back in the Fall. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart D.

Dec 20, 2022

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

Great Time with Great Friends

Loved the location and the property. It was perfect for our group and we really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

Nov 3, 2022

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

Stay at FTR Cabin

We had a great time. The cabin is beautiful. We had everything we needed. We didn't want to leave. The location is so perfect, we were centrally located for every place we needed to go. I wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie H.

Oct 30, 2022

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

Great location and views of river

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brie T.

Oct 18, 2022

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

Great Stay!

We just stayed here this past weekend for our wedding weekend, and we absolutely loved the place! The cabin has so much character and is so cozy. We loved waking up to the views of the river, it was a gorgeous way to spend the morning. Tammy (the property manager) was so responsive and easy to deal with. We loved it and recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing mountain weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Oct 9, 2022

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

Excellent!!!

Loved this place so much. It was exactly what we were looking for. Peaceful and and beautiful. We will be back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cari B.

Oct 6, 2022

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

Perfect little spot on the river!

The cabin and property are exactly as shown and described in listing. Absolutley beautiful scenery and a multitude of photo opportunities!!! Very relaxing location!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa B.

Oct 3, 2022

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

AMAZING/COZY/TOTAL RELAXATION

This house is above par of the usual VRBO houses I’ve stayed at. The extra detail, care, decor, outdoor atmosphere is all geared for a 5 star vacation rental. Both owner and house attendant (if needed) were available 24-7 and were extremely kind. After a very busy summer - my daughter met us here and we literally just stayed on the property. We cooked every meal, went tubing down the river, sat in the river, enjoyed the outside atmosphere, and played card/board games. This is definitely a house I would Vrbo again. Thank you for sharing your home!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Sep 15, 2022

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

We love sitting by the river

Great place

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne H.

Sep 13, 2022

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

Very nice property

Had fun tubing and loved the fireplaces and hammock.m

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keely L.

Aug 26, 2022

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

Get away Paradise!!

We had an Amazing time at this Beautiful mountain home! Beds as super comfy & we loved how cozy it was. Amazing river views from almost every window in the house. We enjoyed starting our days with coffee sitting outside by the river, floating in the rafts during the day, & watching the sunset over the river during our outdoor dinners. My favorite was relaxing in the hot tub watching the Amazing sunsets! My husband and son did a lot of fishing off the river bank and caught many small fish. We also had a great time exploring Beautiful charming Bryson City , which is only 10 minutes .away . We hope to make it back to stay her again! It was Amazing!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell S.

Jul 30, 2022

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

Nice Cabin

We had a great time here. Outside area had everything and right on the river.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tom - FTR Staff

Our Families "Amburgey" heritage is Appalachian. Our love for the Mountains, Western North Carolina's Rivers and it's abundance of natural organic materials is reflected in our design. Enjoy
This Log home's location and title, was inspired by the oil painting, “Following The River”, by Robert Duncan.
The pictorial imagery of Native Americans on horseback crossing a wintery river's edge could secretly come to life in this uniquely tranquil, unobstructed river view. The Tuckaseeggee River’s abundant wild life and its degrees of strength, are breathtaking and worth the perch.