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Seaboard Coast Line #0843

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A group of people on a wooden bridge in a wooded area.
A kitchen with a wooden table, two stools, a chalkboard sign, a television, and a decorative Christmas tree.
A child climbing a wooden structure with ropes.
A stationary train engine with a platform and stairs, labeled 'SEABOARD COAST LINE.'
A room with a bed, a television, a sign that says 'DO NOT HUMP,' and a small table with a chair.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Garage parking available

    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Pigeon River
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Clyde, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Seaboard Coast Line #0843

Summary:

Looking for a unique get away to the mountains? Kids & adults both will love to sleep in our completely renovated train caboose. To add to the fun, this caboose is located in the Smoky Mountains of NC on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!



Bedroom 1 = queen size bed

Cupola = full size bed

Living room = pull out twin sleeper sofa



The Space:

We are a unique destination. Where else can you see bison from laying in bed???



The kids and adults alike will fall in love with our completely renovated 1960's train caboose. All the amenities are in this cozy living space. The bathroom floor is even heated! There are 2 TV's & a full kitchen to cook your meals.



We can guarantee a stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations is one your family will always treasure!



Guest Access:

Enjoy the bison feedings at the BC Viewing Deck

Hike to the BC Corral

Feed goats & mini horses at the BC Barnyard

Pigeon River



The Neighborhood:

On a 65 acre bison ranch. Can hike around & see:

bison, llamas, alpacas, mini horses, goats.



Also have a playground, tire swing & tetherball.



Getting Around:

Just conveniently located 4 miles off of I-40



Other Things to Note:

Check in is 4:00 pm

Check out is 11:00 am



We are pet friendly, the pet fee is $60 + tax = $67.20 for the 1st dog & $30 + tax = $33.60 for the 2nd dog & must be paid directly to Buffalo Creek Vacations after reservation is made.



* Must be kept on leash

* Must be up to date on flea & tick medication

* Must be up to date on shots

* Please pick up after your pet

* No pets on furniture



Interaction with Guests:

We are just a call away if you need us!



The BC Depot is located behind the Seaboard Cabooses. Here we have a store, game room & laundry room.



Agapeland Station is located in the 2nd floor of the depot & has a 30x50 "O" gauge model train layout! Buy your tickets at the BC Depot Store!





You can come down to the buffalo viewing area in the mornings usually between 9:30-10am to see them run in for their morning oats!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We rent pack n plays if needed- $15

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Events

Events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pet fee is $60

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Only outside - butts must be disposed of properly.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Gather used towels

Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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Important information

You need to know

Property # 1230064vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Clyde

Clyde is home to this cabin. Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course 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 Cold Mountain Gameland. Waynesville Recreation Center and Maggie Valley Festival Grounds are also worth visiting.
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Clyde, NC

What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 16 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 42 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 47 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 55 min drive - 58.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Haywood 209 Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Caffeine & Chaos - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaboard Coast Line #0843 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Seaboard Coast Line #0843?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Seaboard Coast Line #0843 on 4 Nov 2026 start from £251, 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.

What time is check-in at Seaboard Coast Line #0843?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaboard Coast Line #0843?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaboard Coast Line #0843 located?

Situated in Clyde, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pigeon River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Haywood County Public Library and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Who doesn't love staying a few nights in a cute, tiny bright orange caboose complete with an amazing view of bison?!?! We all loved watching the herd pass throughout the day and evening grazing, playing, butting heads and resting. Great place to explore and walk around visiting other farm animals. Cheryl, her brother, and the staff were friendly and accommodating to our needs and helped to plan extra activities like horseback riding and ranch hand, which my 13 year old granddaughter loved. Be sure to check out the huge train set up above the depot as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2026
Thank you, We appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The orange caboose was exactly as described. Check-in was simple with an easy door code entry. Google maps takes you exactly to the correct location, although I would recommend arriving during daylight hours if possible. The caboose was very clean and had cute decor. For a small space, it was laid out to maximize space use. We loved the great views of the bison in the pasture from the windows of the caboose. A very fun and unique experience. While technically the caboose can sleep 5, I would say 3-4 would be the maximum to stay there comfortably.There are no blinds in the cupola area, so whoever sleeps there will rise with the sunshine. And they need to be nimble enough to climb the metal ladder up and down.While we didn't make use of many of the property amenities, my kids and I highly recommend watching the morning bison feeding. It was interesting and educational.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2026
Thank you for your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Buffalo Ranch is amazing! The owners were there the whole time working the Ranch! We stayed in the Caboose, it was beautiful! We will be coming back there every chance we get!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your review. Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Really nice farm. Definitely had lots of fun & enjoyed everything on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Glad you all enjoyed your stay! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome time with my kids staying in this caboose and enjoying the ranch. The people who work the ranch are all very friendly and made us feel welcomed. My kids loved animals, game room, and helping feed the animals. My husband got the awesome experience of getting the help feed the bison. We would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The caboose was amazing. Everything you needed. It was very clean and the owner was very personable and helpful. The deck outside the caboose was a plus to enjoy the quiet, cool evenings. Would definitely give a 10 out of 10!Plus animal to visit too!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

We loved staying in this Caboose! The family did an amazing job of refurbishing the Caboose. We especially loved interacting with all the animals on the property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you Brittany, So glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Novelty stay

Fun stay in a caboose surrounded by Bison. Didn't get to spend much time, but enjoyed the space. Caboose was clean and comfortable and it was fun to see all the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Orange caboose

Awesome place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thanks for leaving us a review! Glad you all enjoyed your stay! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for kids

The property is fun for kids— lots of animals! Caboose was clean and well kept.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thanks for taking time to leave us a review. Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Our family really enjoyed staying in one of the cabooses, feeding the animals, playing in the playground and game room. Everyone had a great time! Warm staff made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
So glad you all enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and fun trip!

The whole family enjoyed our stay in the caboose. Seeing the Bison when you wake up was so neat, we even got to see a brand new baby that was just born. The kids loved feeding the goats and seeing all of the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thanks! We appreciate your review & glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

This was a beautiful stay and so unique. A caboose surrounded by nature. The caboose was very clean and comfortable. Wish we would have stayed longer. We will definitely come back again. Thank you for a memorable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Glad you enjoyed your stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations, NC Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My boys loved it!

My boys are obsessed with trains and this was by far an epic stay. Everything is exactly like the pics! Clean and cozy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thanks so much! Glad you all enjoyed Buffalo Creek Vacations, NC
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Our entire stay was one of the best experiences we have had. We stayed in the orange caboose and loved it! It was very clean and the best were comfortable. The staff goes above and beyond. Cheryl invited us to the Saturday morning breakfast and it was well worth it! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thanks Karen...so glad you all enjoyed your stay in our caboose! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Train Lovers Dream

This stay was for my son’s high school graduation. He loves all things trains. We have stayed in many caboose cars across the country. This is by far the nicest we have stayed in. It has everything you need. It is modern, but has kept an authentic feel. He had a blast being able to utilize the cupola. The fact that it is on a Buffalo ranch is an added plus. He also enjoyed the Agapeland model train layout. Thank you to the guys who opened it up and allowed him to enjoy your collection. We will have fun trying out different cabooses on the property during future visits. Everything was clean upon arrival and communication was great. I highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thanks Christy, So glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Train lover’s paradise!

What a joy it was to pull up to the cabooses and see what looked like a depot of cabooses now! Our hosts Jeff and Cheryl were so excited to let us know about their plans to add more cabooses to their property and what they have in store sounds absolutely incredible! Our own caboose was incredibly tangtastic and fantastic! We love the interior decor that was incredibly thought about. The charming orange and train themed home decor was absolutely adorable! Seeing the Bison get fed in the morning, all the farm animals in the barns, and getting to see so many miniature trains in the train museum was an absolute delight and brought out our inner child! Thanks for helping us reconnect with the train loving kid within!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
It was so nice meeting you guys & we are glad you all enjoyed your stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations, NC Cheryl
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great novelty and wonderful surroundings

The good: The attention to detail in decorating was superb! The beds were comfortable. What a great novelty to stay in a caboose. TVs worked great. The property manager was immediately responsive and super helpful when our code didn’t work. She also kindly recommended some things we could do around the property. The not so good: My biggest complaint was that it was not as clean as I had expected, especially in times of a pandemic. One of the reasons I chose this place was the enhanced cleaning techniques that the website said they employed. Instead, the place was very dusty, there were fingerprints on the refrigerator door and on a window when we got there, crumbs on one of the tables in the kitchen. We were planning on wiping everything down when we got there due to the virus and I am very glad we were prepared. There was also no soap in the bathroom dispenser but I did not report it since there was plenty in the kitchen so we just used that. The water was not great for drinking, so we just got bottled water and ice from the store. I’m sure we won’t remember any of that though and instead we’ll remember seeing the buffalo out the window and the wonderfully unique experience of sleeping in a caboose!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved seeing the bison from the caboose!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great!!

Great!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Stay in a Thoughtfully renovated Tiny Home

Very unique and impressive use of space. I do wish there were white linens and a dishwasher but those are personal preferences that don't overall impact the quality of this stay. Kids enjoyed the loft, deck and seeing the animals. Overall, a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Family Experience!

We have stayed at several BNB rentals in the past, but this topped the cake! The accommodations were perfect ( I would suggest extra blankets if you bring 4 kids and loft for maybe age 5+) but everything else was so perfect. The small details add up like local coffee ready for you by the coffee ☕️ pot to the specialized sign greeting you when you walk in. Bring your hiking shoes! There is a lot to explore. The game room was also fun. We only stayed one night but next visit will be two! We want to take advantage of feeding the goats and a few things we didn’t have time to do like the fire 🔥 pit! I’d suggest this for any family with young kids or even a couples trip. Side note, not on the property but walking distance from it is a great fishing spot on the river!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Glad you all enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Really great little caboose. Kids and adults loved it. A little difficult to find at night, but cool place.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fun but a few glitches

Giving five stars because overall the caboose is so much fun and the property is as well. The caboose is decorated very nicely and it’s basically a very cute tiny home. I thought it made good use of space, and we very much enjoyed the deck outside which is where we ate all of our meals. I absolutely love Buffalo and was thrilled to see them each morning. You pretty much only saw them in the morning time when they headed in that general direction for the breakfast. There are also a lot more animals on the property that you can visit and feed including miniature horses, goats, turkey, bunnies etc. there is a playground on the property although make sure you put on your walking shoes as it is a fairly steep hike LOL. We did visit their little store and bought several things. Be aware that no one is wearing a mask if that concerns you. I have three complaints on the interior. The biggest one was the bed in the master. The sheets are polyester which I understand people buy because they dry very quickly. But they’re pretty uncomfortable. There was also no blanket, just the comforter, which I have no idea if they wash or not. The second issue was the upstairs loft bed. It was a good 10 or 15° hotter up there than it was downstairs and basically it was unusable even though it was only about 80° outside and we had the air conditioning on inside. There was a fan up there but it was not working. I’m not sure if a fan would have actually solved it though. Last concern was the dishes. When you leave, you wash your own dishes by hand. Given the state of the world right now, I just wish there had been a dishwasher or a way to sanitize them better. We ended up re-washing the dishes before we use them.All in all it was a fantastic experience though and I would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Hillis

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My brothers & my husband had shared a vision of expanding my fathers buffalo ranch when additional property became available to purchase. With all our knowledge & experiences combine we have built 4 log homes & have been renting them out since 2004. Once my husband retires from the US Army in about 5 yrs our dream will be to build our log cabin on the property & be more hands on. God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams. We hope you love the mountains like we have all come to love being transplants from a very flat NY!

Why they chose this property

My father had a love for trains & it was his idea to purchase the cabooses & turn them in to vacation rentals, We thought it would be very cool to tie in w/ the bison. Kind of gives it an 'ol western feel! Most folks think you have to go out west to see bison & they are surprised to find a herd in the Smoky Mountains of NC!

What makes this property unique

While staying at in our 1960's restored caboose we feel you will really enjoy the peace & tranquility of being secluded on 65 acres. The children will just love looking out the windows & literally seeing the bison roaming out in the pasture!
Another great amenity is the kids being able to "unplug" & take a hike to our custom designed playground as well as seeing the miniature horse, buffalo, goats & llamas.

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