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A rustic cabin interior with a loft bedroom, wooden floors, a ladder, a red sofa, and a painting on the wall.
A rustic cabin with a green roof, wooden deck, and a small porch.
A rustic log cabin with a green roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.
A living room with a television, sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a central island with drawers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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, Tuckasegee River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwestern Community College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪16 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

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 Country Side Bowling Lanes and Ruby City Gems & Minerals. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo 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 - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Jackson County Historic Courthouse - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 16 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Poteet Memorial Park - 16 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mabel's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crackerbox Palace pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crackerbox Palace?

As of 31 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crackerbox Palace on 18 Aug, 2026 start from S$421, 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.

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 Tuckasegee River and Southwestern Community College. Poteet Memorial Park and Jackson County Historic Courthouse 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. 33 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 50 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maureen W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Owner needs to spend some money on this place

I understand that this is a old mountain cabin but there are certainly things that need to be addressed. The management company was great and did everything they could to help us out including trying to find a new place for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We will be sure to address your comments with the local staff and the owner. We appreciate your comments and allowing us to improve for our future guests.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

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

Very rustic cabin

Very basic, rustic home. Large space, put together in a very choppy fashion. Place was clean, except floor did not appear swept or mopped recently. Also, I was not prepared for lack of central heat/air, heat was through a variety of electric heaters throughout cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We apologize for any cleanliness oversights and will get those addressed with our teams right away. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krupa R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little cabin

Our weekends stay here reminded me so much of our ancestral home back in the village. Everything here has a rustic charm.. my little one loved looking at old artifacts around the house like phones, old stove, old pots and pans etc.. We had no trouble getting here. Cause the GPS worked the entire time. Wifi was fine on the first day but barely worked the next day.. we were out and about so this wasn’t a big issue.. Overall the stay was good for the price we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit, Krupa. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We look forward to hosting your next stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa R.

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

Rustic, charming and off the beaten path

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as noted by the 5 star rating and our title. It was clean and spacious in a beautiful surroundings. One thing to note for future guests. There are multiple small step ups and steps downs of less than 5 inches. While they are clearly marked with orange tape, could still be a challenge to someone not as mobile. Also would recommend to install a handrail near the tub. It’s a beautiful cast iron tub, but can be difficult to get in and out of, especially if you older or aren’t as mobile.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre B.

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

Quaint and quiet

The place is a quant little cabin. It is nestled at the end of a one lane dirt road. Not one lane in each direction, one lane. It is only about half a mile long. I would recommend getting there before dark on the 1st day. The cabin is immediately to your left when the road opens up. It is a simple, 1 bdrm with a king size bed & loft sleeping area. The ladder in the room leads to an open loft with 2 beds directly above the king bed. The kitchen has all the basic needs. If you are there during the colder months the wood burning stove works excellent & is MORE than capable of warming the room. Stop by Walmart, next to Starbucks ;o), to get some extra wood, about 20 mins drive. There are 2 other heaters (bathroom & living room). The sound of the stream that runs beside the cabin makes sitting on the porch a peaceful place to be. This cabin is not fancy or modern, but has everything you need and 2 TV's if you need extra entertainment. We didn't have any issues so did not have to contact the owner. The cabin is only 30 mins from several attractions (Great Smokey Train ride, wildwater rafting, ziplining, hiking & more). It was perfect for the two of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Very nice cabin to escape the busy life!

This cabin was very nice for a mountain getaway trip! It has everything we needed. Very quiet with all the amenities you need. It is very close to the the downtown areas and the casino. I would definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Cute house

The house was adorable, warm and homey. My 14 year old loved the loft! There is a house very close by but it still felt very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Geneva R.

Very Uncomfortable.

The Gas wasn't turned on to the heating units. It was cold. I called to report the problem in a 3 night stay nobody ever called or came by. The house was fine other than that.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for your review, Geneva. We're sorry that your stay wasn't as great as it should have been. We apologize that the heating wasn't functioning as it should have been. Our records indicate that someone was able to come the day after the issue was reported to address it, though this was the day of your check out. We apologize for the delay in having it addressed. We would love another opportunity to host you with an improved experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

douglas S.

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

Great Stay

The property as a whole was better than expected. Warm and cozy. If there was any issue, it would be with the BBQ'S. The Webber had no Grate, and the gas unit was in need of some serious cleaning, other than that it was an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dinah T.

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

Off the beaten path

An interesting, cabin off the touristy places but maybe a bit too far off. The roads were not easy to navigate with our Kia Telluride. It was far from city lights which I wanted for star gazing and the Fall color was awesome. Filled with antiques yet all the modern conveniences present including WiFi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Beautiful place

It was a wonderful log cabin. We couldn't ask for better
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Would go back again

Hummingbirds near deck in am The fog in the mts in am The mountain cool air The privacy The quiet And the creek
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

WCU

Really enjoyed our 5 nights! Cabin is spacious and the kitchen is excellent. Great access to trout fishing and WCU.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alesha W.

Much needed

As a single mom it's hard to find that time. At a drop of a dime . I needed to pack me and the kids up and go . For peace and quite and some family time. Not worried about anything . And we found it here for a few days. Between sun,snow,learning new things we found it Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

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

Rustic cabin

Worth every penny! Felt like I stepped back in time. If your looking for modern this is not it. If your looking for a unique experience this is the right place. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Thomas S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Clean

Place is clean but there were rodents running in the loft each night
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Thomas, thank you for your visit. We apologize that pests got inside the home. We treat our homes frequently with professional pest control. This time of year pests are more likely to try to get inside. We are having the home treated again to address the situation. We hope to host you again very soon.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Patricia L.

Cozy and quaint

I loved the quaintness of this once one room cabin.
Verified review

8/10 Good

William C.

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

Nice cabin

Nice cabin in a quiet location. Bathroom is small but otherwise a nice property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KENNILYN C.

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

Perfect and Charming

We had such an amazing time. Was looking for a quiet and private place to escape too and we found it here. We never had to reach out to the owmers for anything. Wifi was great, TV was great, Shower was great. Temperature dropped into the 20s and we only used the electric fire place in the bedroom and the gas one in the living roon and it kept it very warm. We were comfortable the entire stay. The driveway to me was awesome and adds to the mountain experience. It was beautiful. We look foward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jimmy A.

Clean cabin away from town

Cabin was clean and well furnished. Dish network and wifi worked well. Cell reception was acceptable. Should plan on arriving before dark.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cecil M.

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

Scary ride but worth the trip!

The ride up the side of the mountain to the cabin is very scary. Definitely wouldn't do it at night or in the rain or snow. The cabin is rustic and quaint, fully equipped and very clean. We found it very peaceful and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Historic BnB

Highly recommend. Modern upgrades lots andlots of family things to do. Hiking, rafting, canoeing all close by. Great rate.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Great

Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert H.

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

Getaway Week

The cabin is located up a paved road that transitions to gravel and winds around the mountains away from traffic and all noise. A great place to chill and enjoy the solitude and quiet nights. The cabin has all the amenities and is fully furnished. However, the bath toilet is child height and jammed next to the shower/bathtub. A bit cumbersome for elderly or large persons. Otherwise, the cabin is in a great location and not that far from activities in the surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Steven S.

Nice and quiet place.

Didn’t really love much, it was quiet.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Steven, we appreciate your comments! We truly do not intend to cause frustration as we strive for guest satisfaction. We will pass your feedback to our property manager for review and necessary updates. We hope to host you again!

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