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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains!

Welcome to River Rest! This magical riverfront tiny house is the perfect nature escape, just 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains and 5 minutes to Sylva and Dillsboro. Fish right on the property, rent kayaks or go rafting just 2 minutes away and enjoy beautiful hiking trails nearby. Wake up in a cozy bed to the soothing sounds of the Tuckasegee River.

◆ River access
◆ Beautiful walking trails & mountain views
◆ 1 queen bed & full sofa bed
◆ Coffee provided
◆ Kitchen essentials
◆ Wi-Fi

River Rest sits right on the Tuckasegee River and gives you easy access to fun and relaxing activities. Kayak down the river, hike in the mountains, fish from the riverbank or grab great food and drinks in town as it is all close by. The tiny house is located at the front of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and Campground, offering a quiet, cozy place to enjoy nature and explore the area.

◆ 2 minutes to Tuckasegee Outfitters (tubing, rafting, kayaking)
◆ 3 minutes to downtown Dillsboro with great restaurants
◆ 7 minutes to downtown Sylva with amazing food and local breweries
◆ 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
◆ 20 minutes to Cherokee
◆ Located at the entrance of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins & Campground

You will have full access to the entire tiny home during your stay.

We are pet friendly! Pet fee applies at booking. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We have 8 other riverfront cabins nearby in a small, family friendly campground that remains peaceful and perfect for relaxing getaways.

Everything you need is provided, including linens, towels, cooking essentials, and coffee. The kitchen has a hot plate. Just bring yourself and enjoy!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4209747vb
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

Located in Sylva, River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! is on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Side Bowling Lanes and Sequoyah National Golf Club. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 23 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 30.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jack The Dipper - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mabel's Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Nick’s Bbq - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains!?

As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! on 30 Aug, 2026 start from S$137, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time using VRBO, it was a great experience! Hosts were very accommodating and easy to communicate with start to finish.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect little home for a trip to the mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Thank you for your review, Teresa. We're pleased the home suited your mountain trip perfectly. We appreciate you choosing Leisr Stays and hope to host you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, comfortable bed and clean space! Will book again. Thank you for your hospitality
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov, 2025
Thanks for the great review. Glad you found the location convenient, the bed comfortable, and the space clean. We’d be pleased to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and nice property with immediate access to the river, and the town of Dillsboro nearby was so cute. Very beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alondra O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There were no problems with our stay at any stage. We appreciated the chargers and cleaning products provided. There is very little light pollution in the area and the sky at night was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was very clean and had a beautiful river right outside. Not typically a fan of anything but hotels, but this had everything you might need! Hosts were also very responsive when we had any questions!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cozy and well-appointed tiny house on the river. Everything is sparkling clean, up-to-date, and simply and elegantly arranged. It's the kind of place that got me thinking I could enjoy tiny house living!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov, 2025
Thanks for the great review. Glad you enjoyed the cozy, well‑appointed tiny house on the river and found everything sparkling clean, up‑to‑date, and elegantly arranged. Happy it had you thinking about tiny house living. We’d be pleased to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla K.

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

Small Efficient & Updated Tiny House

Clean and efficient tiny house with everything you need while visiting Western NC.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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