Hayesville ‘River Run’ Home on Hiwassee River!

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A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A backyard with a fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, a wooden deck, and a large house with a balcony.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a television mounted on the wall and a window with a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a green lamp, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs. A staircase leads to an upper level.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Hayesville, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hiwassee River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Hayesville

Located in Hayesville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Peacock Performing Arts Center and Rollins Planetarium are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Victoria's Center and Union County Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as canoeing.
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Hayesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hiwassee River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Blue Ridge Lake - 48 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - 53 min drive - 66.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ramsay's Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hayesville Brew - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mariolino's Italian Cusine - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hayesville ‘River Run’ Home on Hiwassee River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hayesville ‘River Run’ Home on Hiwassee River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hayesville ‘River Run’ Home on Hiwassee River!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hayesville ‘River Run’ Home on Hiwassee River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hayesville ‘River Run’ Home on Hiwassee River! located?

This family-friendly Hayesville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Hiwassee River. Clay's Corner and Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 34 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Run was perfect for our party of nine. We had plenty of space, and everyone could rest well each night. Communication with the host was way above and beyond what anyone would expect. We spent our time there enjoying the wrap-around-porch, making smores by the campfire, fishing in the river and enjoying God’s creation. This was exactly what our family needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Hayesville ‘River Run’ Home on Hiwassee River! on 27 Oct 2026
We're so glad River Run was the perfect fit for your family of nine! It sounds like you made the most of everything the property has to offer, from the wrap-around porch to smores by the campfire and fishing in the river. Thank you for sharing such a heartfelt review, and we're happy this time together was exactly what your family needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with lots of space for multi-generational family gathering. Clean, thoughtfully decorated without being over crowded, and comfortable furnishings. The screened porch overlooking the backyard and river was amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Hi there, and thank you so much for taking the time to let us know about your stay at River Run in Hayesville. We are so happy to hear that your family enjoyed your time up there, and our favorite spot up there is out on our porches! The river is so beautiful and peaceful. You all are welcome back any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Phenomenal service & a life saver!

The property was lovely and clean! Everything went smoothly with the communications and the arrival & departure. Gwendy was amazing. Even to the point where I’d left some important items behind (bag of proprietary chargers + important legal documents I didn’t know I’d even brought with me) and she went out of her way to double & triple check the property to make sure I got all of my belongings shipped back to me! Gwendy, YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER! 1000/10 would stay again at this property!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2026
We are so happy that you have your belongings back safe and sound! And we are so happy that you all enjoyed your weekend in the mountains. We love our home, and are delighted to have others enjoy it as well. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, and you all are welcome back any time! Gwendy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Terrific House

We had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and everything felt new and fresh. The house had everything we could need.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Maria, Thank you for your positive feedback about our home in Hayesville. We do try to keep everything up to date and fresh. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stat at River Run and hope you will come back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home right on the river

We had a great time at the River Run home for our basecamp for our family reunion. We took advantage of the fire pits down by the river and had a relaxing evening. Do forget to lounge on the porch swing bed, you'll catch a great nap there. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will come back!
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul 2025
Jonathan, Thank you for sharing your experience at River Run, and we are so glad that enjoyed the riverside fire pits! They are a great way to wind down the day and enjoy an evening by the water. We are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay, and one of a favorite things about our home are the porches... especially the porch swing! We will look forward to having you come back to River Run! Enjoy your summer. Gwendy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Mountain home

We loved everything about our stay here. The sitting areas on the porch were especially nice. Owner communicated well with us, and the home was nicely decorated and furnished. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable home. Everything you need is there for use if needed. Would recommend for others to enjoy. Owner sent information before arrival and number to contact if anything was needed. Thank you to Gwendy for letting us enjoy your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2025
Brian, We are so happy to hear that you and your crew enjoyed another stay with us at River Run! I know you all enjoyed your rides around the beautiful fall mountains! We will look forward to your coming back again! Thank you for taking such great care of our home. :)Kindly,Gwendy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Idyllic Riverside Retreat

Wonderful home with natural beauty and a great view of the Hiawassee river down hill. The house boasts 5 bedrooms with comfortable beds and lots of entertainment options including pool table, ping pong and cornhole. All the guests in my party thoroughly enjoyed the stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and view of the river

Home is in a beautiful part of Hayesville NC - the river view was fabulous, and we fished the river each day there. Home is fully equipped and plenty of space. Very clean property and host is easy to communicate with. We all enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls Trip to The River!

The house is stunning! 10 of us stayed at this beautifully decorated home. It had everything we needed from comfortable beds, kitchen supplies, and games to the quiet sounds of the river and nature at its best. Conveniently located to shopping in Hayesville and fishing at the lakes. I would highly recommend staying here and plan on returning with my extended family in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Family Vacation!

11 family members plus two who came to visit and PLENTY of room! Super clean! Loved taking our chairs and sitting in the river while the rest of the family tubed to our location from the bridge. Lots of fun! Well equipped kitchen with top notch appliances and gas stove. Beautiful and peaceful…one morning we saw a fawn run through the yard. Great setting for family pictures. Perfect home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2025
Pam, thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your stay! Sounds like you all enjoyed it and made the most of the property. We got a peek at some deer when we were they last week which is always so great. Enjoy your summer and come back anytime! Gwendy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River Run Bliss

My husband and I had the best time at this beautiful home in Hayesville, NC. It's convenient to some amazing eateries and beautiful trails and waterfalls. The home itself was immaculate and the decorating was so eclectic and thoughtful. Every room had special touches that truly made this place a gem. Everything was well stocked and we had everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were extremely helpful with recommendations and things to do during our stay. We would highly recommend this property and we will definitely book again.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2025
Hi Rachel. We are so happy to hear that you and your crew enjoyed your stay at River Run in Hayesville! We love our mountain home away from home. We love to dine out and cook at home, but all of the surrounding towns have excellent options for dining out. You all are welcome back any time, and thank you so much for taking the time to write a review and let us know your thoughts. Kindly, Gwendy Johnston
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorman

What a perfect place to relax… 😌Everything was well thought of. When I needed something it was right there. We all had such a good time visiting. It had two kitchens, three dining areas, and numerous places to congregate. The soothing sounds from the river made you want to just lay back and soak up the peacefulness. We all had a places to rest, play, and have fun. We really appreciated the careful attention and cleanliness of the home. You could tell it was well loved. 🥰
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Sept 2025
Hi there Jenny. We are so happy to know that all in your family had a great time at River Run. We do love being up there and especially when our whole family is there because we love to cook big meals together. We have lots of chefs, so I try to keep the kitchens pretty well stocked. Thanks for the positive feedback and please visit again anytime! Best, Gwendy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beauty By the River

We had a wonderful time staying in this lovely home on the river! The house has everything you could ever think of and every room is beautifully decorated with comfort in mind. The wrap around screened in porch is fabulous! It has several different sitting/eating areas...perfect for the mountain rains! There are two different fire pit areas...one down by the river! Great hiking trails! Great restaurants nearby! Beautiful view of the river and mountains! Very private!This is a great home for large families...two kitchens, two living areas, lots of outdoor spaces, lots of beds!I felt like I was at a five star summer camp as an adult
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing Stay for a Men's Trip! Perfect Fly-Fishing Destination!

We stayed at River Run with about 10 guys for a weekend of watching NCAA March Madness and fly fishing. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything in the house and on the property was very organized and clean. I mean clean to the point of everyone saying "Wow, this place is so nice". We accidentally unplugged the internet and the owner of the property immediately sent someone over to fix it for us! The river is literally a 2 minute walk down some steps and you have a perfect wide spot of river to fish.Awesome property, A Customer Service and A LocationHIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2025
From the Owner: "Bryan, Thank you for your comments about your stay at our home at River Run. We really have put a lot of thought into providing the very best experience for our guests, and we have tried to have all of the comforts of home while you are there. I am so glad that you all enjoyed the fishing and the TVs for March Madness. Our family loves to be there for big sports events if we are not attending. We usually have several TVs going at the same time for viewing. Thank you for taking great care of the house, and you and your crew are welcome back any time! Take care,"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Large Family Get Together

Our large family had a wonderful time celebrating Christmas at this lovely home. This is a modern clean home with lots of conveniences and entertaining options. The kitchen was well equipped with more than we needed and we also used the grill. Is nicer in person than the pictures show. The setting on the river is beautiful. The nights were chilly so we enjoyed both fire pits. The pool table room was a big hit. Gwendy the host was kind and quickly responded to some questions I had prior and while at the property. We all agreed that we would love to come back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect, lovely and clean

We stayed here for some girl time with 8 of us. We loved it! The house is lovely. The layout was great and had everything you would need. The bedrooms were all very nice. Mattresses, bedding and pillows were wonderful. The entire house AND the screened in porches were immaculate. I’ve never stayed anywhere that was this clean. We were all very impressed. The owners responded right away with any questions. We enjoyed the river and the trail along the river. We all want to come back and make this an annual trip.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas in April

This was our "Christmas Memory Trip" to our kids and grandkids. Our family included 11 adults, 4 children and an infant. The home was fantastic, had everything that we needed, with lots of space for everyone. The house, the location and Hayesville were all beautiful!!A lot of time was spent on the screened porches, (loved the screened porches). The kids (big and little) had a great time with ping pong and pool tournaments, making smores and going down to the river. Our granddaughters enjoyed time down by the river painting rocks. I know a few were left to find. Thank you!!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
From the owner: Robin, I had responded to this wonderful review and it never got submitted by me! I am so sorry to be so delayed, but we are thrilled that you had such a wonderful time together at River Run. We so love our time together as a family there, and we hope that you all found every comfort of home. You are welcome back anytime! My husband and I went up soon after your stay. We had some fierce weather and the river actually flooded past our fire pits! But, your beautifully painted rocks were still there! We love them. I have plans to let folks start painting rocks and we will make them into the shape of a snake in the forest :) And the beautiful painted rock on the piece just inside our front door is wonderful. I am keeping it on the chest at the front window as a showpiece! Thank you for being such great guests, and we will look forward to your family enjoying a stay again sometime. Best, Gwendy J
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PERFECT "10"

This was our first time to the area and this house was so convenient to everything we wanted to do! Awesome hiking right out the back door, amazing views of the river and the firepits provided entertainment after dark! The house itself accomodated our group of ten with super comfortable beds and plenty of living space for dining and/or just hanging out. The huge wrap around porch was our favorite spot anytime of day and was so peaceful listening to the sounds of nature and the river! The home is well stocked with everything we could possibly want, all we did was bring food and drinks. The decor is stunning. We will be back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

What a beautiful place!

What a beautiful place! Decor was amazing, TV's everywhere (even on the porch), pool table, and large kitchen with everything you need to cook with. Comfortable beds. Bedrooms spaced for privacy, great place for a large families or small group gatherings, such as a women's retreat, etc. Wonderful location to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Nice walking trail and outdoor fire pit by the river and on the upper level closer to the house. Very peaceful. Nice and spacious. Great screened in porch for morning coffee and reading a book in the evenings. I just can't say enough about this place! We will back with family and friends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Labor Day Family Gathering

River Run was perfect for our large family. We thoroughly enjoyed the large gathering spaces on the porch for games, relaxation and great conversation. We loved floating the river on tubes —perfect weather. The pool table, ping pong table, and corn hole are always a big hit with our family. Having TVs available in all the gathering spaces, even the porch, was fabulous as we always gather to watch college football -Roll Tide & Go Vols!! The kitchen was big enough for meals & we had dinner out one night at Black Dog in downtown Hayesville which accommodated our group of 11 that night. We will definitely be back at this home in the future!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2024
From the owner: "Lyssa, we are so happy that you all could enjoy such a beautiful weekend on the river. Floating is one of our favorite activities. We hope to have you back at River Run soon!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous Riverside Retreat

Just WOW!! Stayed here with a group of women and could NOT have loved it more. Easy to find, newly renovated with luxurious baths, comfortable beds, well appointed kitchen and THE most awesome porch where we spent hours talking, sipping wine and all to the serenade of the beautiful Hiawasee River. We grilled out, played ping pong, pool, and at night built a bonfire and sat out under the stars! The house is spacious, cabin chic and spotless. During the day we hiked by the river and drove to the nearby attractions like Lake Chatuge, local shopping, breweries and farm to table restaurants. Could not have been better!! Will definitely go back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

River Run Home

Very nice clean home. Everything you would want for relaxing. Very spacious with plenty of space for a large group. Two outside fire pits stocked with wood to enjoy sitting around fire. One on upper back yard and one on the bottom back property next to the beautiful sounding river. Home has everything you need for the stay. Owner Gwendy was always checking in to see if everything was going well. We had 10 people there for motorcycle riding for 6 days. We will definitely be comimg back.Thank you Gwendy for allowing us to share your paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Fun on the River

The house was larger than expected, well stocked, and very clean(including outdoor spaces). We had a party of 12 people and it never once felt crowded. There is plenty of space to spread out with lots of activities. The kids enjoyed ping pong downstairs while the guys enjoyed playing pool upstairs. The women mostly hung out on the beautiful wrap around deck to chat. The kids made s’mores at the fire pit in the yard. Every morning the adults enjoyed coffee on the deck listening to the river. The river is a bit of a hike to get to but totally worth it and the walk got easier for us each day. Just bring a soft cooler, chairs, and water shoes or whatever you need to hang for a while. There is a path to the right of the house that made the walk easier for my older parents. You can also take in views from the top of the stairs without going all the way down. The river was magical! We saw otters, geese, and deer. It’s pretty shallow so we were able to put our camping chairs in the water and sit. We even walked around in the water looking for pretty rocks. The house is close to Murphy which has a lot of restaurants and shops so it’s a great location. Lake Chatuge and Fires Creek were super fun places to visit too. The owners are very sweet and helpful. You can feel the love in this home. It’s like going to grandma’s house. It has such a warm cozy vibe and we could tell this is a special place for the owners as well. My family said this was the best house we’ve ever rented (and we’ve rented multiple beautiful homes on the river). We made such special memories. We would stay here again! :)
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun 2026
Tiffany, first of all, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a detailed review of your time at our home at the river! We are so happy to hear what a special time you and your family had together, and it was like reading a story. It brought us joy to imagine your adventures and doing some of the very same things that we love to do there. Thank you for loving our home well like we do, and you and yours are welcome back anytime.
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