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Lazy River Cabin on the Tuck River
**At this time, we are making sure to sanitize extra thoroughly due to COVID-19.** This home is located just steps from the famous section of the Tuckaseegee River called, “The Fishing Hole”, where thousands of trophy trout are stocked annually. Tubing, kayaking, and all water fun is at your fingertips! If fishing and water adventure isn’t what you’re looking for this house is located less than 2 miles from historical Dillsboro, where shops and restaurants are sure to delight. All are welcome 🌈

Romantic Mountain Escape with Hot Tub & Great View
Explore the mountains while chasing waterfalls and counting stars ✨ gazing through the skylight at the dome. Catch breathtaking views of the Mountain Scape & Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being within minutes to downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.

Million Dollar Views l King Family Suite
Welcome to Balsam Haven. Arrive at your 4 bedroom 2 bath mountain air oasis. Panoramic views of the Great Smoky Mountains from expansive windows and patio deck. A comfortable place to land, and close to everything fun and adventurous. Whether you're gathering around one of the two firepit areas, grilling out on the gas grill while taking in the views, or settling in for the night in front of the indoor fireplace. The fenced side yard is perfect for yard games with friends, family, and your pet.

Read Description! Primitive hike-in cabin w/views!
The Sasquatch Inn is a secluded heavily wooded primitive cabin that sits on 32 acres, with some great views of the Smoky mountains. This is a hike-"Up/Down" the mtn. Hike up approximately 1/4 mile. We can also ferry your gear to and from the parking area in our Polaris General if need be but will need to make arrangements for that. The hike "is" uphill. Bring an umbrella and flashlights for your night-time hike up, and hiking shoes. The hike "up" the mountain can be slippery/muddy when raining.

The WCU “View Apt” king beds, hot tub, patio toys!
This is our 2nd Airbnb at our same mountain top location overlooking Western Carolina University and Cullowhee NC. Listed as being in the top 1% of All Airbnb based on customer satisfaction. The apartment is a 1965 square foot 2-bedroom with a king-size bed in each bedroom. A full kitchen, a very large living dining kitchen area, a private patio, a gas log fireplace, huge TVs, and a jaw-dropping view of WCU and Cullowhee NC and yes a killer hot tub to soak in the view. The best of everything!

Stacy’s Place Downtown Sylva
Located downtown Sylva NC minutes from The Great Smokies National Park. 15 minutes to Harrah’s Casino. Fishing and hiking close by. stroll downtown historic Sylva NC. Enjoy fine dining, unique shops, breweries, bakeries and farmers market. Enjoy Friday night Concerts on the Creek. Sit back and enjoy the music and festivities from the living room windows or take chairs down to the Bridge Park and put your feet in the grass. .check out our other air bnb in the same building. Wills Loft!

Windcrest Loft- charming retreat near the river.
Welcome to Windcrest Loft! If you’re looking for a homey place to stay while visiting the mountains, this is it! Kids and pets are welcome too. Centrally located, within minutes to shops and restaurants in Dillsboro and Sylva, 10 mins to WCU and 20 to Franklin, Bryson City & Waynesville. Convenient Tuckasegee river access across the street and close to many hiking spots! When not touring the area, relax outdoors and enjoy the antics of our resident goats, donkeys, geese and chickens.

Pet friendly, Fenced yard, Hot Tub, Hi-Speed WiFi
Welcome to your Great Smoky Mountain retreat. This home offers a sense of peace and relaxation while being close to many area attractions. Enjoy shops, restaurants, taverns, hiking trails, biking, and fishing in nearby Dillsboro or Sylva. Close by is Bryson City where your options are expanded including beautiful Fontana Lake. Soak up the tranquility of the mountain views from the furnished deck, hot tub, or gather by the firepit. Memories await to be made at Whisper Creek Cabin!

*Sylva Escape* - 3 min to downtown/10 min to WCU!
Our home is newly renovated & located in the heart of Sylva, ~1.5 miles from all the Main Street shops & restaurants. Very convenient to WCU, Harrahs Casino, Pinnacle Park, Harris Hospital & Blue Ridge Parkway. Neighborhood is quiet & family-friendly, with a ~0.88 mile "loop" with minimal traffic - great for morning walk/run. Relax inside or outside on the furnished patio as you enjoy all that beautiful Western NC has to offer. Perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers!

Cozy cottage
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located cottage just 5-minutes to the hospital and main street where you'll find plenty of shopping, food and craft breweries. 12- minutes to the nearest blue ridge parkway entrance, 10-minutes to rainbow trout fishing in the beautiful Tuckasegee river, 13-minutes to WCU and 23-mintues to the Cherokee casino. Come enjoy watching the green crawl up the mountains and the flowers blooming this spring in our cozy cottage!

The Burrow with a View
Refresh with a relaxing trip to the NC mountains. This spacious, modern, mountain cabin is the perfect place to spend the weekend away for a couple or a small group. Enjoy the scenic view with a fresh cup of coffee or soak in the hot tub after hiking on the parkway. This cozy cabin has everything you need for a weekend away. The Burrow is newly built and embodies a light, airy space with rustic and organic touches of live edge and other natural elements.

Loft Apartment Historic Downtown Main Street Sylva
This loft apartment is unique to our area. It is located on the ground floor right on Main Street with a wall of windows overlooking Mill Street. The high ceilings and exposed brick give the space an urban feel. Wifi is available. There is a smart TV set up with Netflix. A DVD player and DVDs are also available. There are games, puzzles, a ping pong table, swing, and books available for your enjoyment. Find us and tag us on Insta @sylvastay
Popular amenities for Sylva family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

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Tuckaseegee River House

Cozy Cabin • Creek, Trails, Pool, Hot Tub & Gym

Cute Cabin on the Creek near Dillsboro
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Cloud 9 Cabin Amazing views minutes from town

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Cozy Mod A-Frame w/ Mt VIEW (Pups welcome!)

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Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

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Stunning Views and Hot Tub, at Beary Cozy Cabin

Modern Private Tree cabin - HotTub, Pool & Firepit

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Cataloochee Sky *private spring fed pool & hot tub

OHANA A-frame w/ Mountain View /Prime Location

Brand New ! Rooftop heated Pool ! Lux at its best

BEST VIEWS + Game Room!
When is the best time to visit Sylva?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ496 | ﺩ.ﺇ477 | ﺩ.ﺇ466 | ﺩ.ﺇ503 | ﺩ.ﺇ510 | ﺩ.ﺇ481 | ﺩ.ﺇ602 | ﺩ.ﺇ503 | ﺩ.ﺇ514 | ﺩ.ﺇ540 | ﺩ.ﺇ503 | ﺩ.ﺇ499 |
| Avg. temp | 2°C | 4°C | 8°C | 13°C | 17°C | 20°C | 22°C | 22°C | 18°C | 13°C | 7°C | 4°C |
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Sylva stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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