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Crackerbox Palace

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Sleeps 4•1 bedroom•2 beds

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
  • Gold City Gem Mine - 17 min drive - 22.2 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
  • Sonic Drive-In
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬16 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 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. 69 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 103 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

Bethany W.

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

Joel S.

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

Verified traveller

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

Sandra M.

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

Robert P.

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

David H.

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

Mark M.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Devin K.

Great stay

Was quaint an very rustic we loved every part of our stay the mountains were beautiful and everything was relatively close.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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
From a partner site

8/10 Good

agnes b.

great stay

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

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

Tammy F.

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

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

Donna G.

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miguel L.

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Debra J.

quiet and comfy

Nice and peaceful, enjoyed the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shelton b.

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

oscar m.

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

Nancy W.

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

Elizabeth B.

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Dawn P.

Rustic Cabin

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

6/10 Okay

Madison M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Cabin is cute and we had a nice weekend. 3 stars is because we were looking forward to the wood stove in the bedroom and it was not operational even though we stayed here in February. The shower was a little rough. Shower curtains on both sides cling to you the whole time you’re in the shower. Also, Vacasa Rentals is who you have to communicate with regarding your booking, and you will get nothing but AI generated responses from them. Overall, cute cabin and good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

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