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2.5 miles from casino.Mtn views.Cherokee Reservations. Now with Wi-Fi.

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Welcome to Firefly Cove
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Leaving the home.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Cherokee, NC
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪91 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

2.5 miles from casino.Mtn views.Cherokee Reservations. Now with Wi-Fi.

Come unplug as you take in the beautiful scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains in this quiet, private home nestled in the countryside of the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
Experience up close sights of the native elk, wild turkeys & over 200 species of birds.
Access to fishing trails.
Open floor plan, private property, paved and easy access.
Experience the thrill of the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, with games, dining, and more; just 2.5 miles away. Explore downtown Cherokee for Cherokee local made crafts. Then visit the Cherokee Museum and Indian Village to learn more about our culture. In the summer, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama is held nightly.
Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, just 3.5 miles away. The visitor’s center and village are free, with a high probability of Elk sightings.
Take a Ride on the Rails at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad in Bryson City, just 10 miles away, with quaint shops and a variety of restaurants. Explore the Road to NoWhere and take a short hike to beautiful waterfalls on this BC side of the GSMNP.
Adventurous excursions like white water rafting and zip lining within the Nantahala Gorge are about 30 minutes away.

Make yourself at home as you take in all the sights and sounds of nature off the beaten path here at Firefly Cove, and watch the night come to life!
Set your alarm for a 9 pm date to the patio or fire pit as the woods light up for a magical show!
Make sure all of the lights are off, inside and out, and cozy up to find out just why this place is called Firefly Cove.

Firefly Season: Mis June - Late August
Changing of the leaves/Color season: Late September- Early November

Fall in the mountains is breathtaking, and firefly cove has fantastic views of all the colors fall brings in.
Enjoy!

Things to take note of:
At the end of your stay you will be responsible for placing all trash in green can behind home. Load & start dishwasher, empty fridge, remove bed linens and lastly start a load of towels. A friendly reminder will be sent out the night before you go. This is all to help the cleaners visit go a little smoother.
PLEASE NOTE* NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED INSIDE THE HOME* IF SMOKING IS A MUST, IT SHOULD BE DONE OUTSIDE & YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DISCARDING YOUR CIGARETTE BUTTS!! Failure to do so will result in loss of security deposit. Thank you for understanding.

(As we are waiting for Cherokee to provide access to WiFi and cable in the area, please enjoy the satellite & old fashioned DVD collection, or better yet, enjoy a book as you unwind from a hectic, daily life.
Cell phone service is good, so you should be able to access the internet via your phone.)

Property manager

Abby Murphy
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Cherokee

Located in Cherokee, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum.
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Cherokee, NC

What's nearby

  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2.5 miles from casino.Mtn views.Cherokee Reservations. Now with Wi-Fi. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 2.5 miles from casino.Mtn views.Cherokee Reservations. Now with Wi-Fi.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2.5 miles from casino.Mtn views.Cherokee Reservations. Now with Wi-Fi.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2.5 miles from casino.Mtn views.Cherokee Reservations. Now with Wi-Fi. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Eastern Cherokee Agency. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Cherokee Welcome Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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

Great place when visiting

This rental was perfect for our visit. We wanted to be close to Casino for the Alice Cooper show and still be able to enjoy Gatlinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Girls trip!

Great property! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Cherokee Golf Trip

The property was clean and convenient for the 3 of us on a golf trip to Sequoyah National. We will stay again if we return to Cherokee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Family weekend

Family getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

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

Great fishing cabin

The location was great, central to all the places we wanted to fish. We enjoyed playing cards on the deck when the fish weren’t biting!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Cherokee Weekend

Wonderful home very clean and close to town. Property Manager was very helpful and wonderful to work with. 10/10 review.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

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

Warm and cozy!

Lots of space. Clean and cozy! We got to see some firefly’s and enjoy the front porch relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRENT B.

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

Great stay and great location for the outdoor enthusiast

We had a wonderful stay, the communication was great and the home was very clean. Only issue was the listing had a bunk bed but it was a full bed resulting in my teenage boys sharing which they didn’t like. The location was close to our favorite fishing spots and even gave access to some private fishing areas. This is a great stay that I highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal S.

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

Perfect Vacation Stay

I stayed here with my family for Christmas break and we loved it! It was spacious and had everything we needed. The location was in a more secluded area but very close to town. Abby was a great host and very responsive with any issues we had. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

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

Peaceful

We could hear the river flowing from the porch. Loved the house and the facts that were wrote down about the Eastern Band. The bathroom was massive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

Bowling and fun

We were in town for a bowling tournament at the casino. There were 4 of us and a small pet. We were greeted by the most beautiful butterflies I have seen! They were on the bushes right where we drove up. The property is gorgeous and the house was perfectly suited for our needs. It was very clean and Abby was great at answering any questions very quickly. I would definitely recommend and stay again! The master bedroom shower is amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D.

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

Wonderful property close to everything

A friend and I stayed for 2 nights for a weekend getaway. The house was very nice and clean. There are cool little pieces of information about Cherokee which were fun to read. The kitchen was surprisingly well stocked! The close proximity to the casino was definitely a plus. We would definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff W.

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

Mountain /River View

We enjoyed our stay. The close proximity to the casino is a definite plus. It was very peaceful and overall the property was clean. Convenient to grocery store and fast food . Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate so we were unable to explore too much of the area. The mountains are beautiful!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Spacious, but not quite what we expected

The lower trundle bed was missing a mattress, so the accommodations weren't really suitable for 6 people. We were expected to do tasks typically done by cleaners, i.e., remove bed linens, wash towels. The driveway was located around a blind curve which made coming and going a bit dicey.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristian N.

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

Cherokee & The Smokies

We thought the house was very clean and roomy enough for 3 adults and 2 kids, and in a great location (secluded). We had a great time and would do it again, although we would plan it a little better - see the 3 points below. Beware that there is WiFi and no T-mobile service (despite what the host says) and download ahead of time all check in info, maps, and itineraries. Also of note - the master bath toilet is in direct view from the bed and there is no door or curtain. Finally, on the last day, the host sends check out instructions and asks that we start the dishwasher and a load of laundry but there is only 1 pod provided for each - if you plan on using the machines, plan accordingly.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Selena B.

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

Anniversary trip

We really enjoyed our stay. Loved sitting out by the fire roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. The view of the stars was pretty amazing too. Enjoyed the front porch and the sunrises.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaurav K.

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

Beautiful home in a majestic location

Had a wonderful stay, the home was comfortable and the mattresses were firm as we like them. Also the short story books they have kept were a treat for everyone there, who wouldn’t mind small bed time stories. We had a good time. It’s not very far from the major scenic locations of smokey mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elmer P., Jenkins, ky

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

Nice quiet place

Glad I stayed here
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A., Reidsville, Georgia

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

Close to the casino and private.

We came in for a couple of days for some R&R and casino fun. The casino was only a couple miles away. The location was perfect, quiet and private. House was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mary W.

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

Overall really good stay

Our stay was overall really good!! We loved the master bedroom and bathroom. Everything worked out with the twin bed issue. Maybe in the description of the bedrooms you could write twin bed/trundle instead of 2 twins. The whole house is gorgeous. When I reserved the house I didn’t think my mom would have a hard time getting up the stairs but she did but we worked that out as well. Thank you for responding to our phone call in a timely manner! Really enjoyed our stay. Would stay again if we come back to Cherokee.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Peaceful,

We loved this place. So peaceful in the morning to sit on deck if you drink coffee before starting your day. We watched the bird, and the nice surprise of 2 pot belly pigs from the Nieghbor we’re a exciting surprise we found. Very clean, spacious and the host is very helpful and communication was great fast response. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza B., Washington NC

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

Cherokee

The property was very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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

Highly recommend

The house was very clean. The location is super convenient for running to the casino, helicopter tours, etc. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Abby Murphy

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