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Crackerbox Palace

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A rustic cabin with a green roof, wooden deck, and a small porch.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a view of a grassy yard, and a building in the background.
A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a bookshelf, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a vintage radio.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Crackerbox Palace

Summary:

Historic, private log cabin with deck, fireplace & wood stove - one dog OK



The Space:

Come stay in this renovated 1930s log cabin! Enjoy the privacy of the yard with its green surroundings and a babbling brook that cascades down the property’s hillside. Cook meals in the fully equipped kitchen or out on the deck with the propane grill. Gather around and enjoy the satellite TV and surround sound system. Cozy up in front of the gas log fireplace in the living room or the wood stove in the bedroom. What’s nearby: This home is in the charming town of Sylva in the Great Smoky Mountains. You will be near many options for exploring the outdoors (hiking, biking, river rafting, etc.) It is approximately six miles south of the town of Dillsboro. Things to know: Free WiFi Full kitchen One dog is welcome Two window AC units The fireplaces are available October through March only Two parking spots maximum Limited cell service and GPS

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Guests must be 25 years of age. Any guest under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian throughout the entirety of the stay.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5303589vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Jackson County Green Energy Park and Country Side Bowling Lanes. Ruby City Gems & Minerals and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 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

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 38.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 33 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 36 min drive - 51.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crackerbox Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crackerbox Palace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crackerbox Palace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crackerbox Palace located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of The American Museum of the House Cat and Tuckasegee River. Jackson County Green Energy Park and Southwestern Community College are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fun cabin to stay in! My whole family really enjoyed staying in an authentic log cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, equipped kitchen. Great, well-preserved old cabin charm
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was just a very pleasant stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin and very comfortable. There are many restaurants in town. The kitchen could be better equipped for cooking. I had a very nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host were very nice The cabin was great lots of snow it was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is really nice I would think a couple dehumidifier’s would help. Other than that great. Very quiet and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cabin is in private area. The road leading up is winding mountain road paved then last section is 1 way unpaved. Place was clean, with a creek running nearby. It needs some work but is great for the price range you can't find a lower cost with this kind of privacy. And options.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

Was quaint an very rustic we loved every part of our stay the mountains were beautiful and everything was relatively close.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

great stay

I loved this place pace wood everything was super
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1 year anniversary trip

We had a wonderful time for our 1 year anniversary trip. This was a lovely, quiet area the cabin was just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean especially being older cabin. Love the charm of older cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is rustic, off the beaten path.Met the owner very nice gentlemen.Love the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great cabin

Everything in the cabin was clean, it had everything we need,the place was beautiful, peaceful, will definitely stay again, it was a very enjoyable stay,Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

quiet and comfy

Nice and peaceful, enjoyed the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moutain getaway

Had a great trip- would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away in the mountians

A great place to get away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful place

Cute little house. Enjoyed the days I spent there and would like to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

unique cabin off a quiet mountain road

Beautiful property and everything you could need in a historic space full of antiques. Loved our stay, felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, but a litte hard maneuvering driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

The place was so peaceful and perfect for our short stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rustic Cabin

The location was great, had everything g you needed to cook and feel cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, everything we needed

Although we spent most of our stay on the deck listening to the relaxing creek, the cabin was cozy and had all the amenities we needed Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful place

Very peaceful setting.. enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and cozy little cabin, just hope they do a little better cleaning the edges for spider webs and change some underbed linens. Otherwise everything else was just a described. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you found the cabin great and cozy, and that everything else met your expectations. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced with spider webs and the underbed linens. Your comments are very important to us, and we will be sure to share them with our housekeeping team to ensure these concerns are addressed promptly. We truly appreciate your understanding and hope to have the opportunity to host you again for an even better stay.

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