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Outdoor dining
Lake
Living area
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Dillsboro, NC
  • Harris Regional Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Western Carolina University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Half

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Shared

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Shenanigan's Raft House - Enjoy River Living at it's Best! Pet Friendly!

Be our guest at Shenanigan's Raft House where you and your loved ones will fall in love with the best Western North Carolina has to offer! This newly remodeled, cozy mountain home is every outdoors lover's dream, as it is located just steps from the Tuckasegee River. This three-bedroom, two and a half-bathroom home offers it all for the true outdoors type.

Enjoy river living at its best at Shenanigan's Raft House. Bring your fishing pole and try your luck at trout fishing – practically right outside the front door! With the Dillsboro River Company just walking distance away, you can add some adventure to your trip and go tubing or kayaking! Grill out for the entire family, roast smores around the large firepit, listen to the sound of the Tuckasegee from the front deck, or walk to downtown Dillsboro and enjoy the local restaurants, breweries, and shops!

At Shenanigan's Raft House, you'll enjoy spacious living with all three bedrooms offering comfortable beds – 3 queens and one double. Inside this cozy home, you can unwind and watch your favorite movie on the flat-screen TV or whip up your favorite dish in the fully equipped kitchen.

Shenanigan's Raft House is conveniently located to all of the most popular mountain activities. Bring your kayak, canoe, or tube or rent one at the Dillsboro River Company, and spend your day floating down the river. Hiking, mountain biking, winter skiing, snowboarding and motoring the Blue Ridge Parkway, and more are all mere minutes away. If you're ready to make enough memories for a lifetime, book your stay at Shenanigan's Raft House today!

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Owner / Property Manager
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dillsboro

Located in Dillsboro, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oaks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Country Side Bowling Lanes and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Dillsboro, NC

What's nearby

  • Oaks Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Western Carolina University - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 18 min drive - 21.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya Thai Cuisine - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shenanigan's Raft House - Enjoy River Living at it's Best! Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shenanigan's Raft House - Enjoy River Living at it's Best! Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shenanigan's Raft House - Enjoy River Living at it's Best! Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shenanigan's Raft House - Enjoy River Living at it's Best! Pet Friendly! located?

Located in the heart of Dillsboro, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Oaks Gallery and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marlee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
We came to town to visit family and celebrate a birthday. The raft served our needs perfectly. The host is very responsive. The home itself is an older home that has been restored nicely and is very clean. We would definitely recommend and also stay again if we need a place in the area in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay!
Awesome property, you can see Dillsboro from the house, had everything we needed. Would love to return and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ladies weekend
The property was clean and had everything we needed for a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
We came to visit with our niece at Western Carolina. We loved the property! Perfect for our family to hang out and spend time together. We brought along our furry family member Penny and it was perfect for her too! Can't wait to visit again in warmer weather to take advantage of the river!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
We had a great experience and will definitely be staying again in the future!! The house was very clean and very roomy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WCU Orientation Trip
Plenty of room in a great location. Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M., Italy Germany France Alaska everywhere

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
No complaints and is the cutest cottage! Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

April H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short get away
Great property, well stocked kitchen, clean, overall a great place to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

Great place!
Great place! No issues

10/10 Excellent

Latrice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Stay was great! My family and I enjoyed ourselves. The only complaint I have is the shower water was cold
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway
Awesome home tucked beside the river. Close proximity to WCU where my daughter just graduated from. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun on the Tuck!
Lots of space for a small home and easy check in. This is a great location if you love the laid back atmosphere of NC. Also if you want to enjoy the Tuckasegee River. Be advised if you have allergies this house is an old house and has many things that can cause allergic reactions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for a great stay
We enjoyed staying at this VRBO. It was great to be able to look out the windows and see the river. Dillsboro was fun with nice restaurants and a brewery. The house was cozy and had most everything we needed. Check in/check out was simple with clear instructions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

5
The house was the perfect size for our family and in a great location. We enjoyed the fire pit and the rafting place across the street opened up just for us to go down the river.

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We enjoyed a happy thanksgiving weekend with family. Weather was a little cold, but heat was working in the cabin. Only downside was the second first floor bedroom, it was at least 10 degrees colder than the rest of the place. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. A few lightbulbs needed to be changed, but I found them in the kitchen drawer and we were back in business in no time. Getting the TV to work was a little bit of a challenge. We would stay here again if in town. Very convenient to the quaint neighborhood of Dillsboro. Probably a lot more to do in the warm weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Knoxville, Tennessee USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Comfy, and Convenient.
Everything we needed for a quick November trip to the Dillsboro area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Western Carolina Trip
House condition and accommodations were good. It was great we could bring our dog. Places around the home were limited for walking a dog but there were several places locally that the dog walking was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Daphne M.

Shenanigans Raft House
Spacious and cozy home with lovely views of the river and mountains. Walkable to the charming town of Dillsboro. Rafting and fishing access are right across the street. We enjoyed watching all the rafts floating down the river from the numerous outdoor spaces. The location is so perfect with lots of room for our large family. We will be staying here again!

10/10 Excellent

KINLAW V. J., EASTOVER N. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
RAFT HOUSE NEAR RIVER
VERY EASY TO FIND ON GOOGLE MAPS. RECEIVED E-MAIL WITH CHECK IN INFORMATION IN PLENTY OF TIME BEFORE CHECK IN. CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT PROCESS VERY EASY. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS OF RIVER.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa N., Roswell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property is convenient to Dillsboro and Sylva. You can hear the highway as the listing states but it did not bother us. There are a lot of street lights and security light on the property which did make back bedroom fairly bright at night despite the plastic blinds. The kitchen is well stocked for simple cooking. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Suzette W.

5 Excellent!
Great location! Walking distance to the river for tubing and fishing. Turn the teenagers loose !!! The cabin has an excellent view of the river , with several viewing points and a fire pit to enjoy the s'mores after hotdogs . It was very clean and excellent decorating! This cabin had more accessories than what we had anticipated, including toiletries, high quality linens, and spices.! Exceeded our expectations and give it the highest recommendation. Will definitely book it again.!!!

8/10 Good

Lynda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Wedding
Outside is overgrown and moldy. Beds are comfortable. Water temperature was good. Supplies were good. Proximity to activities was good. Property is not overly dog friendly; no fenced in yard or deck. Nowhere to walk our dog due to the home location near busy roads.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Decent house, but some minor issues that take away from the experience.
House was good overall for our needs. Few minor complaints/issues: 1) Traffic Noise is loud and constant with dump trucks traveling the road beneath the house 2) Some bugs were found inside, so the place could use a visit from pest control, especially the red mites out on the deck that kept us from using the outside seating 3) Limbs around the deck and house could use a trim to make the area more usable 4) With only streaming service, internet went out a few evenings and didn't come back until the next day. Would be nice if there were more kid friendly dvds available for these times.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dillsboro Delight
Overall, the stay was exactly as expected. The property was very clean and stocked with all essentials. There was even firewood for the fire pit (you would need to buy more for a longer evening or multiple evenings by the fire). It's located directly adjacent to the Dillsboro River company which was convenient for us. Great family outing with class to rapids which can be navigated by completely inexperienced rafters ;-). Dillsboro downtown is very close - but you should drive there since it's across a heavily trafficked bridge. We would do it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carmen W.

Had a great time.
The hosts left us a gift and many supplies that lasted all weekend. Like aluminum foil, salt and pepper, ziplock bags, etc. The house was quaint and we really enjoyed our time. The only concern was dog hair on sheets and the bathroom floor of the tub feels like it may need to be replaced. Sylva was a great town and the house was in the perfect location as it was close to everything. Suggestion, I don't know if 1 is great and 5 is bad or vice versa. If 5 was perfection then I give this place a 4.

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