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PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!

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Exterior
Calm & peaceful Oconoluftee River.
Breathtaking view as your journey down the driveway
Parking area
View from the front porch.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River!

This 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home is located on the Oconaluftee River. Kayaking and Canoeing are easy ways to access the river. Be sure to bring a fishing pole! No boat trailers or large motorized boats! If you're not wanting to fish, just jump in for a swim. Maybe you will just want to sit by the river and read a book or just watch the Canadian Geese and Otters playing around. Elk has been seen on the driveway and around the river.
Plans to visit Smoky Mountain Railroad? This house is about 10-15 minutes from SMR.
Cherokee Harrah's Casino is 10 minutes from the house. ( Depending on the traffic).
There are 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms in the home. A master suite with a queen bed & private master bathroom, two other bedrooms both with queen beds. There is also a main bathroom as well. Cable TV is provided in the living room. The kitchen is supplied with a microwave, toaster, stove/oven, refrigerator, coffee pot & dishwasher. Wifi is also available at the house!
All linens are provided along with dishes, cookware, tissue paper and utensils.


NO pets allowed due to the owner and guests having pet allergies.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Cherokee

Located in Cherokee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking, water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Map
Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Cherokee Welcome Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 288 out of 306 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 306 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 306 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 306 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 306 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great as it is every year for our boys fishing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

josh w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time staying. Great location to Cherokee.Everything as listed. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful stay in the mountains!! If you ever need a private getaway that's a few miles away from food, the casino, and downtown Cherokee, then this is the perfect place! The host was super nice, stayed in contact the whole time, and checking in/out was really simple.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean and comfy! We had everything we needed. We stayed for the WCU graduation and the location was perfect because we were close enough to WCU while being able to avoid the crowds in Sylva. I had my parents with me and dad doesn’t do stairs anymore, so this worked out great because there is a ramp from the gravel driveway to the kitchen door and everything is on one level, including the porch overlooking the river. Bring k-cups so you can have your coffee out there!Bonus for nature lovers: there are some fabulous flowering shrubs and trees around the property, great bird watching, and we were greeted along the road by a family of elk!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautifully decorated, I love the porch and the rocking chairs. It is so peaceful and relaxing to listen to nature. A great escape from every day life.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect! It was very clean and exactly as pictured. They were also very easy to communicate with, and checked in with us daily. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We had the best stay! Day was very helpful and answered all questions we had. Thankful and blessed to have had this place to spend time with our family this Christmas season.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great, the home was immaculate! So clean and well kept. Every thing worked perfectly and the home was easy to find. Very close to shopping and Harrah's. So pretty to wake up to snow with a lovely view! We will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful from start to finish. She was so accommodating and the house worked out so well for our trip to the Polar Express.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin served our family trip purpose to stay near by Bryson City polar express train and bring home Christmas trees entirely. Would be a great spring/summer stay to trout fish tube and explore. Host was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

randi s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay and a nice place very clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as pictured, good communication, and good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. It was my 89 year old mother birthday present. House was perfect for her, one level with a ramp into the back door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes G.

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

Peaceful Getaway!

The property was very enjoyable for our stay! It was clean, peaceful, and convenient to Cherokee. Day was a great host and very good at communicating!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect for our mutigenerational family.It was on the perfect location for Cherokee and Bryson City activities. It was spotless and comfortable. I would highly recomend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location. House was very clean and spacious, definitely will be back! Host is also great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, plenty of amenities, and secluded location riverside that is still easy to access. Excellent communication with host. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MC C.

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

Perfect spot

We’ve stayed here multiple times now. It’s a fantastic location. Close to downtown but also secluded and tranquil for swimming and fishing. We love this spot! Day is very accommodating and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Nice location, although adjoining property isn’t so pretty. Host was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda Y.

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

perfect VRBO

This property was spotless!! The host was awesome, checked in with us multiple times, this is a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at this cute little house. It was clean and had everything we needed. Cute backyard. Great location. Walkable to a lovely produce market and there are lots of restaurants within a mile or two. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations. Exceeded our expectations! Our trip was fairly short and the location was perfect to travel in and out of town for fishing, a visit to the casino and a ride over to the Visitors Center to see the elk, etc. Enjoyed seeing the otters in the river at the house. This home is perfect for 3 adult couples. Would love to stay here again! Host was very nice and communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Vacation

Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

Mountain cabin. On the river

Very nice property. It was very quiet and peaceful. Did some fishing and relaxing. Close to Cherokee and Bryson city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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