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Our Pinnacle - Private Home Nestled in the heart of the Smokies -

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A covered porch with wooden rocking chairs and a grill, overlooking a forested area.
A log cabin with a porch and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.
A bedroom with two bunk beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with blinds.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen with white cabinets, and a living room with a sofa and a lamp.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Private spa tub
    A rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Private hot tub
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Breakfast for a fee
  • Free internet
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Cullowhee, NC
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

MASTER

1 King Bed

QUEEN ROOM

1 Queen Bed

TWIN BEDROOM

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

DOWNSTAIRS HALF BATH

Toilet

MASTER BATH

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

UPSTAIRS SHARED BATHROOM

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Cullowhee

Located in Cullowhee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Scottish Tartans Museum and Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Judaculla Rock and Jackson County Historic Courthouse. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Jackson County Green Energy Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails.
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Cullowhee, NC

What's nearby

  • Western Carolina University - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 43 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 44 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Fontana Lake - 48 min drive - 69.2 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 58 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cullowhee Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Catamount Jaxe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Cats Table - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Which Wich? - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Pinnacle - Private Home Nestled in the heart of the Smokies - pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Our Pinnacle - Private Home Nestled in the heart of the Smokies -?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Our Pinnacle - Private Home Nestled in the heart of the Smokies -?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Pinnacle - Private Home Nestled in the heart of the Smokies -?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Our Pinnacle - Private Home Nestled in the heart of the Smokies - located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center and Tuckasegee River. Western Carolina University and Southwestern Community College are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property! The beds were comfortable and great amenities. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2025
Laura, It's great to see that you enjoyed your stay with us!! Be sure to keep us in mind this fall, the foliage is always a great excuse to visit the mountains!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Getaway

We loved our stay. It was secluded but still close to town. The cabin was lovely and we can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb 2023
Thank you for your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend WCU

Great location to get back and forth to the college.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you, Anita!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just so peaceful!!

Comfortable house! Quiet secluded neighborhood! Stunningly beautiful area!! Just love being here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2024
Scott, We are so thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls weekend

Very nice place for a girls weekend with a hot tub and great views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2023
Hi Cathy! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Getaway

Our mountain getaway was perfect for our group of 7. We loved exploring the surrounding area and relaxing around the fire and hot tub in the evenings. The only downfall was the drive up the mountain was a bit scary for a bunch of Floridians. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2021
Thank you for your feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Majestic Getaway

The property was exactly as described. Very clean and easy check in!The view from the deck is gorgeous. Watching the fog rolling through the mountains while relaxing in the hot tub is priceless!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2022
Thank you, Jenifer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family get away

Thank you. Good location to visit Sylva, Cherokee and the National Park. The guys enjoyed fishing and we all enjoyed the hot tub at the end of a long day.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2024
Thank you Joyce, we're glad that you enjoyed your stay!
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10/10 Excellent

5

5/5 stay! Everything was super clean and cozy. It was our home away from home for the weekend and my friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Everything was as described and we would totally stay there again! Great communication as well with the host. Great stay and memories made!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

WCU College Visit

What a wonderful weekend in the “WHEE”! This is a wonderful cabin. Extremely clean and well appointed with everything you could need! Plenty of room, great amenities and even better than the pics on the listing with new furniture in some rooms! The hot tub was clean and the fireplace was perfect! We throughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2022
Thank you for your feedback, Jen! We would be delighted to host you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5

Beautiful clean, peaceful cabin. I loved staying here and will recommend it to friends and family! Management Response: ​​​​​​​Thank you for your feedback! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Stay

Clean property with everything you need. Large front porch with great views. Limited parking and a steep driveway, but nothing that can't be navigated. Comfortable beds. I wish we had spent more time at the cabin but we had a full agenda for our weekend in Cullowhee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2024
Taylor, It is great to see that you and your family enjoyed your winter vacation. Hopefully you are able to book your summer and fall vacations with us so the family can enjoy everything the cabin and Cullowhee has to offer in our warmer months.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape in the Mountains

We thoroughly enjoyed our time! The inside of the property, towels, linens, etc, was incredibly clean. The kitchen was the best stocked kitchen I think I have ever seen in a rental. The hot tub was great! We did not get a chance to use the fire pit, partly because of our schedule, partly because of rain(so there are some extras logs there for whoever rents next). Overall we had a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2022
Thank you, Warren!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great mountian escape

This was a great long weekend to enjoy the fall in the mountains. It’s a steep driveway to the house, but that just gives you a better view! My wife, two young daughters (8 & 5) enjoyed the house and the small mountain towns around us. Great location to get to Silva, Bryson City, Waynesville, Cashiers, Highlands, Franklin, and more (all less than 1hr drive).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2020
We are so pleased to hear that your family enjoyed our home in the mountains! Please come back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Sundog Rentals Made the Difference

We escaped to the mountains (and the cabin is at the top of a mountain) for a long weekend to support our grad student in her hunt for a home near WCU. The cabin was a perfect location for our home base. We did encounter a situation which put a damper on our weekend stay, however, I give Sundog Rentals a superior rating for addressing the situation quickly and offering us options. Overall, the weekend was restful and our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2021
Thank you, Lori!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Vacation

We had a wonderful time. Three (and a half) generations together. We attended the Apple Festival in Waynesville but it was much too crowded. Played games and grilled steaks. Only complaint was I needed a TV in my bedroom upstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2021
Thank you, Bonita! We would be happy to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So relaxing!

We’re from Raleigh & the temperature difference between Raleigh and the Our Pinnacle cabin was at least 10°, frequently 15° and way less humidity. It was just so much more comfortable. That doesn’t even include all the creeks, rivers and swimming holes scattered around the area as well as the mountain tops. Just a wonderful summer getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cabin but isolated

If you want a quiet place in the woods this place is great. If you want to explore North Carolina it’s about 45 minutes to get to anything. Cabin was well kept and nice. We ended up having to buy a lot of basics like garbage bags and toiletries because we stayed several days and the property manager only provided enough for 2-3 days. Overall a great stay and a great cabin! Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
Thank you, Talbot! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cabin in the sky

Had a great experience at Our Pinnacle. The cabin was clean, had a comfortable layout, comfortable bedding, sheets and towels and the process with property management was seamless. Getting to the cabin was "easy" but it is on a very steep mountain road. The road is paved so that certainly helps. It is worth the climb though once you sit on the deck and see the mountains you are surrounded by.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
We are glad all the amenities were to your satisfaction! Thank you for your feedback!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and well-stocked with needed items. Rental company was good to deal with. Location was convenient to Western Carolina University (11 minute drive) and very quiet. We only had a couple of issues during the stay. The first is that the road to the property is very steep and is in need of maintenance. There are large craters in the road (especially a the end of the driveway to the home) that make driving up the steep grade even more difficult. I would not rent this property unless you have a 4WD vehicle, and do not arrive after dark for you check-in. The driveway is also shared with an adjacent full-time home. The rental company has a general disclaimer to check with them about access before you go, but it should probably be in the property description prior to booking. The other issue is that we selected this property over some other choices because it had a hot tub for use after long hikes. The hot tub jets were not working. The rental company was very good and sent someone from maintenance to check, but they could not get it fixed during the stay. No big deal since it was almost too hot outside to use, but it was a bit of a letdown. Couple of other things to be mindful of that are probably common on mountain properties: low water pressure since property is on well and absolutely no cell service with a 10 minute radius of the house (but the house had excellent Wifi). Otherwise, it was a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2026
Erin, We're sorry to see that your vacation had a couple issues. While we are aware cell service is important, we do let all guests know at the time of booking and in the listing that cell phone service can be spotty . This is why we always encourage guests to connect to the rental properties WIFI so your phone can receive and make texts or calls. Unfortunately the road is shared by the community but we will pass along your concerns to the property owner. We hope to obtain 5 stars from you on your next stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Experiencia unica

El lugar es excelente fue una maravillosa experiencia la casa se encontraba en la cima de la mantaña por lo que el camino fue una mezcla de emociones por la carretera muy elevada pero todo es Maravilloso todos lo disfrutamos mucho y facilmente podriamos volver otra vez y las cascadas que estan cerca son hermosas .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2022
¡Gracias, Fernando! ¡Estaremos encantados de recibirte de nuevo!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to WCU

Great location close to Western Carolina University only 10 minutes drive. Beautiful views of the mountains. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay. The hot tub was a wonderful bonus. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

Cabin was just like it was described. Well-suited for our family of four. Kitchen was one of the best that we have experienced. From a waffle maker to a hand- juicer, the kitchen had almost anything that was needed to cook meals. The master bedroom/bathroom were spacious. It was nice to be on the the first floor. The upstairs bedrooms were also nice for our children. The beds were comfy. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We had such an amazing time as a family! Everything in the cabin was what we needed. There is so much nature to see in the area and we’d love to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you for your feedback! We would be happy to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Convenient commute yet tucked away

Enjoyed our stay over the NY holiday to take in the fresh air. Conveniently located to Sylva and Cullowhee, this cabin checked the boxes for our sleeping needs and had a hot tub which was appreciated to unwind. A relaxing trip indeed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
Thank you, Anna!
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