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Above the River

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A building with a covered walkway, surrounded by trees and rocks.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A campsite with a fire pit, picnic table, and a sign indicating the campsite is above the river.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, a television, and a comfortable seating area.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a dining table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a large rug.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony

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About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Judaculla Rock are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Side Bowling Lanes and Sequoyah National Golf Club. Jackson County Green Energy Park and Barber Orchard Fruitstand are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 5 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 30 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 30 min drive - 42.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 34 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Nick’s Bbq - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cullowhee Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Above the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Above the River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Southwestern Community College is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will definitely be renting this property again in the future. Beautiful, accessible to our needs, and located closely to our activities and events.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was amazing! We hosted an 80th birthday sleep over for my mother and her sister and they were all pleased.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location right by the river! House was very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
I have been staying at this property for the better part of 20 years. It never fails to deliver. Very peaceful.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place.

We really enjoyed the beautiful river.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Fishing Cabin

We love this house and have stayed here several times for spring trout fishing trips! The layout is great for families with older kids and location is unbeatable!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place.

Great place. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Spot

The huge covered porch facing the river is really a great spot to unwind
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fishing trip

Great place location and accommodations.. found a dryer load of clean towels on arrival but all was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2024
Hi, Randy. Thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the amenities and location of our home. We thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve our guests' experiences. We look forward to welcoming you back for another fabulous getaway in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location with easy access to everything.

I have stayed at this location a few times. Great fishing spot right in the front yard and easy access to surrounding areas. Always clean and easy to enjoy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Excellent location. Comfortable rooms excellent view. Not to secluded will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect flyfishing home on the river

Super clean, nice views and perfect spot for flyfishing the Tuckseegee. Plenty of amenities and very comfortable home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Riverfront WCU Retreat

Beautiful views of the river and close proximity to WCU make this house perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, had everything we needed. Requires stairs to access. Quiet, but there is a busy road on the opposite side of the river. Gravel driveway runs between house and river but not a busy one. Porch is awesome. Gas fireplace.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great for fishing

Right where you want to be if you're a trout fisherman.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would stay here again!

This is the most peaceful spot there is. The river view is wonderful and we spent an entire day on the porch watching the boaters and fishermen. The house was roomy and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful river front home

Loved hearing the river flowing. Quiet & peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great WCU Graduation location

Great house and great location for our WCU graduation weekend. Clean, stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and spaces. No problems or complaints. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Peaceful the river truly takes the cares of the world away. You will want to sleep on the porch every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

beautiful house, perfect location

Loves the river sounds right outside the doors. Was lovely sitting on the porch watching the river and the fly fishing
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

We had a great stay at this spacious lovely home on the river. The sound of the river while sitting on the deck was so peaceful. We had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Fishing trip

House was perfect for an April fishing trip. Unbelievable location right on the stream and has everything needed. I would recommend and will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fish HQ

Great base of operations for fishing the Tuck.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Needed Getaway

Home is very large, with a great layout for multiple guests. Spectacular views of the mountains and river. Location was perfect for our plans, convenient to alot of shopping, fishing, train ride, restaurants, and Casino. Relaxation was easy!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sylva

The water view was great just like the pictures
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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