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A wooden interior with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, and a painting on the wall.
A wooden interior with a sofa, two armchairs, a TV, and a chandelier.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a ceiling fan.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Smoky Mountain Country Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office

About this property

The Outpost

Summary:

Rustic & wooded wonder with hot tub, dog-friendly, wraparound deck, firepit, & fast WiFi



The Space:

Classically rustic and woodsy, yet filled with the comforts of home this unique dog-friendly Whittier home will be just the place to get away from it all and reset.



Driving up to the front door is a dreamlike experience, as the gravel road is surrounded by lush greenery leading to this tucked-away home. Each morning can be spent listening to the birds on the furnished wraparound deck, and evenings will be a blast under the colors of the sunset while loved ones gather around the firepit. Inside, you will be greeted by warm wood accents, vaulted ceilings, and plenty of room to spread out. Enjoy a soak in the private hot tub.



Plus, meal prep will be a breeze in the full kitchen boasting all of the major appliances and cookware needed to whip up favorite recipes. Plus, high-speed WiFi and multiple flatscreen TVs throughout will keep everyone connected while away! Things to Know Free high-speed WiFi 4WD/traction may be required in winter

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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 # 5303605vb
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

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Wild Fern are cultural highlights. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail 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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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 11 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 14 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 15 min drive - 16.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Outpost pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Outpost?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Outpost?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Outpost located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Tuckasegee River is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) away.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

7.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best stay, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brooks P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Heating didn’t work so it was 45 degrees in the house, there’s some kind of critters living upstairs, rats, squirrels, maybe raccoons. Could hear them running around in the attic all night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andrew K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Only complaint is outside could be a little more lit by the hottub. Other than that everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
Hi, Andrew, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deann M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location was convenient, and the property was very secluded, which may appeal to guests looking for privacy. However, there were several issues that affected our stay.The driveway was the biggest concern. It was narrow, poorly marked, and only wide enough for one vehicle. I was very glad I had an AWD vehicle, as I don't think my regular passenger car would have made it up the steep drive.When we arrived, the three outdoor trash cans were overflowing, and trash was scattered around the area. It appeared that a raccoon had been feeding in the garbage. I contacted the rental company, and to their credit, they had the trash cleaned up the following day.Inside, the house was acceptable overall, but there was a noticeable urine odor, which I assume may have been due to the property being pet-friendly.The wraparound porch was also disappointing. It was too narrow for two people to comfortably pass each other, and the porch swing had only a few inches of clearance in front and behind it, making it difficult to use.The listing's "view" is primarily of trees rather than a scenic overlook. While the setting is peaceful and private, it's worth knowing what to expect.Overall, the secluded setting and convenient location were positives, and I appreciated that the rental company responded promptly to the trash issue. However, the difficult driveway, odor inside the home, and disappointing porch made this property fall short of our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Washer was messed up, there were no blinds
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan, 2026
Sarah, thank you for your review. We sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. Please know that our guest services team is working on the issues reported and will have them addressed as soon as possible. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Justus C.

The outpost cabin

Nice secluded cabin . Will definitely come back to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jose E.

Best vacations

The calm and the service
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a fun, just rustic enough, cabin. We stayed there on a fishing trip to Cherokee, NC. So the location was perfect. Access was slightly challenging, though we enjoyed raising the suspension on the Tesla to get over rits in the gravel drive. Still smaller or lower suspension cars might find it challenging. We saw a mouse or two, but that wasn't a concern for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that our home was just the right amount of rustic for your fishing trip, and that the location worked out perfectly for you. We appreciate your feedback about the driveway access and understand how it might be a bit challenging for smaller or lower suspension vehicles. It's great to know you were able to navigate it with your Tesla’s adjustable suspension! Regarding the mice, we’re glad it wasn’t a concern for you, but please know that we take guest comfort seriously and will share your feedback with our local team to ensure the best possible experience. Thanks again for choosing Vacasa, and we hope to host you on another adventure soon .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Chris C.

Outpost

Nice cabin and very clean.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Read S.

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

In the woods

We enjoyed a relaxing weekend in the woods. Great simple place in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

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

Casino trip for sons 21st birthday

Nice clean property,dive way is a little steep but my 4 runner made it there fine.we had a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Curt V.

Secluded cabin

Cabin was very clean. Seclusion was nice. Shower faucet needs some attention. Overall nice stay. Glad I drove my truck instead of car. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We passed your comments along to our local operations manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Yolanda P.

Roads are horrible and dangerous

The house was pretty but just dangerous to get to
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2025
Hi Yolanda, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. I’m glad to hear you found the house pretty, but I’m truly sorry to learn that you felt the access to the property was dangerous. Your safety and comfort are very important to us, and I apologize for any concern this caused during your stay. Thank you for choosing one of our homes, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Beautiful Hideaway

The location is secluded. The cabin was cozy and clean. The hot tub and fire pit were a nice touch. As other reviewers have said, arrive in daylight. The road getting to the place is a bit intense. I would not stay here in the winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Hi Julie, thank you for providing us with this valuable feedback, we are so glad that you had a wonderful time at our beautiful home!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

JENNIFER E.

Perfect hideaway

This is a great little spot in the mountains to get away from life for a bit. My husband and I stayed a weekend, but would have stayed weeks if we could. Situated very close to the cute small town of Bryson City, it has all the necessities needed for a comfortable stay. The linens definitely need an upgrade. Bring a comfy blanket with you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Great Cabin Getaway

We were very pleased with the cabin. We rented, last minute, for the New Year holiday, and wanted a 'secluded, cabin feel.' We were very happy with the OutPost. The cabin was very clean, had a full- updated kitchen, and great wi-fi. We enjoyed the hot tub and firepit. The road leading up to the cabin is very steep and winding, but our 4WD had no trouble. While the cabin feels secluded, it is close to hiking and downtown Bryson City for shopping and restaurants/ grocery.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

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

Great secluded cabin

Nice wood cabin. Very unique and secluded up in the mountains. Follow directions to get there rather than Google Maps because it is not accurate. Road might be challenging if you have low clearance cars and definitely get there during the day because looking for it at night is challenging. Cabin was very nice, all wood interior.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander O.

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

Property dirty

this was a beutiful property and a very nice area, easy check in and out, nice a cozy property but the floor was dirty, the kitchen counter tops was dirty, the living room sofas were smelling terrible and disgusting bad smell, and managment company "Vacasa" is the most horrible, they never answer, thank God I did not have any type of emergency.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Terry B.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Poor Communication from Vacasa property manager

Will never deal with Vacasa again. Terrible customer service. Very poor communication with myself and even the homeowner, as we meet her when we arrived and she didnt know the place had been rented. I reserved this house around 1st of August.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov, 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We sincerely apologize for the issues you found in the home. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. We will continue to work with our local staff and homeowner to make improvements to this home, and we hope you'll give us a second chance to impress you!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ANITA M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Cabin was very dusty and smelled musty. We had to clean multiple cobwebs and spider webs from inside, also spray Lysol. We found a very large spider in my room when I woke up and another in the shower. The Kitchen did not have pot holders or cookie/baking sheet. I contacted the host and they had the cabin sprayed; however we found 2 more spiders and their web later that evening.We liked the cabin besides all the spiders, cobwebs & dust (that my daughter is highly allergic too - and had to double up on her meds while there). Any way to get a refund on the cleaning that I paid for since it was not clean when we arrived? I don't believe anyone has been in there in sometime.....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2025
Anita, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your feedback to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not as it seems

I appreciate the home, it was nice, warm-ish, and dry. Internet and TV worked great. Hot tub did not work, shower was a death trap (extremely slippery and I had to ensure 3 points of contact for balance during each shower), paneling on walls/doors appeared cheap or installed hastily, no real view, and the thing that topped it all off for me........there was about 2 inches of space between the bathroom faucet and the sink (Bowl type sitting on top of the countertop). Place just didn't have a cozy feel to it. I would have given this home 2 stars but again, we stayed dry, warm, and safe.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

James K.

Nice quiet clean place, bad road

The cabin is very clean and well lit. We didn't use the kitchen much so I can't comment on that. It does sleep six adults comfortably but remember there is only one bathroom. Heating is uneven. The master and upstairs bedrooms got very warm but the rest of the cabin was cool. Had to open windows to even it out. The deck is small but liked the swing and the little bar area looking out at the mountains. Cherry Tree Rd. is VERY rough with a couple of tight turns and steep places. There is no house number displayed so follow driving directions very carefully. The description says two cars max. We had three with no problem. The turn around space is very tight but even my big pickup made it with just backing up a couple of times.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Broken bathtub faucet, no communication from maintenance

Picked this place because we were gonna spend a quick weekend golfing and playing the casino. The property is up a steep, narrow, unlit gravel road. I needed to put my full-size truck into 4wd to feel confident to drive up to the properly. The road immediately near the property is even more narrow and much harder to navigate in the dark. The property was unlit when we arrived. The turnaround area in front of the property required an 11-point road turn to turn around and leave. The house interior suited our needs as far as sleeping and lounging went. The bathtub in the only bathroom had a broken faucet that would only turn open about 33% until it hit a constriction, leaving us only able to get cold water. I called the number that Vacasa provided and spoke with a customer service rep that said she'd get in touch with local maintenance, but no one ever contacted me or showed up. Awful thing to discover after spending all morning hiking, but I luckily had some wet wipes in the car. The fact that the faucet was broke before i arrived in the only bathtub is due to 1: neglect to verify the basic human needs are satisfied by the company before renting it or 2. They found it and didn't care, hoping I didn't. Lastly, there was the incessant amount of spam sent to my phone after booking. Multiple texts and emails per day requesting that I stay longer than my intended booking and trying to force me to download their app. This was a terrible experience all around. I will never stay in another Vacasa owned property again, and will strongly recommend against anyone staying.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thank you for sharing feedback about your experience, William! We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with any miscommunication and the broken bathtub faucet during your stay. Rest assured that we will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience. Thanks for staying with us and we hope for another opportunity to host you again soon, for a much more enjoyable stay!

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