10/10 Excellent
Jeff
16 May 2025
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Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
River Rest | Hike, fish, raft, 20min to Smoky Mtns
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Sylva, NC
- Harris Regional Hospital9 min drive
- Western Carolina University18 min drive
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino24 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Common spaces
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
River Rest | Hike, fish, raft, 20min to Smoky Mtns
"River Rest" is a magical riverfront tiny house - the perfect place to recharge and enjoy nature. It's the ideal launching point just 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains and 5 minutes to the cute downtowns of Sylva and Dillsboro. Fish right on the property, enjoy rafting & kayaking rentals just 2 minutes away, and plenty of hiking within minutes! You won't want to leave waking up in your cozy bed with the constant sound of the beautiful Tuckaseegee River!
Can't beat the location:
- 2 mins to Tuckaseegee Outfitters (tubing, rafting and kayaking)
- 3 min to downtown Dillsboro with great restaurants
- 7 mins away to downtown Sylva with amazing food and breweries
- 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain National Park
- 20 minutes to Cherokee
- Fishing, tubing, kayaking on site!
- At the front of the Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and campground.
House features:
- Wifi
- 1 queen bed and a full sofa bed
- Coffee provided
- Kitchen essentials for a quick meal (microwave and hot plate burner)
- Desk/dining table
- Sleeps 3
The houses are at the front of the Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and campground.
***This is a pet-friendly property, we do charge a pet fee. You'll see this upon booking! Reach out with any questions.
Can't beat the location:
- 2 mins to Tuckaseegee Outfitters (tubing, rafting and kayaking)
- 3 min to downtown Dillsboro with great restaurants
- 7 mins away to downtown Sylva with amazing food and breweries
- 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain National Park
- 20 minutes to Cherokee
- Fishing, tubing, kayaking on site!
- At the front of the Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and campground.
House features:
- Wifi
- 1 queen bed and a full sofa bed
- Coffee provided
- Kitchen essentials for a quick meal (microwave and hot plate burner)
- Desk/dining table
- Sleeps 3
The houses are at the front of the Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and campground.
***This is a pet-friendly property, we do charge a pet fee. You'll see this upon booking! Reach out with any questions.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 area
Sylva
Sylva is home to River Rest | Hike, fish, raft, 20min to Smoky Mtns. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oaks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Side Bowling Lanes and Sequoyah National Golf Club. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
Sylva, NC
What's nearby
- Harris Regional Hospital - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
- Southwestern Community College - 10 min drive - 7.7 km
- Sequoyah National Golf Club - 16 min drive - 17.6 km
- Western Carolina University - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 24 min drive - 26.0 km
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Cookout - 12 min drive
- Zaxby's - 10 min drive
- El Patron Mexican Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Dalaya Thai Cuisine - 6 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
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