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Exterior
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Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Southwestern Community College
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Western Carolina University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom downstairs

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom downstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Mountain Retreat

You will absolutely love staying at our little getaway! Mountain Views from the covered porch. The house is 6 mins from downtown historic Sylva and convenient to hiking trails or the Tuckaseegee River.

Property manager

Cathy
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No 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

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in the mountains. Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Side Bowling Lanes and Sequoyah National Golf Club. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are also worth visiting.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 10 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 17 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya Thai Cuisine - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mountain Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Tuckasegee River. Oaks Gallery and Southwestern Community College are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great family property. Very clean and the house was great for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

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

Great location near WCU

Great cabin with modern interior and extremely comfortable beds! Easy to get to Dillsboro and WCU. We enjoyed or stay and would return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Parker A.

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

Spacious, clean cabin

Myself and friends enjoyed staying at this cabin. Great spot tucked away in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great house

We loved the secluded area and the house was clean and well appointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne N.

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

Wonderful updated Cabin 10/10

The inside of this cabin is beautiful and looks newly updated. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It had all of the amenities you may need and was fully stocked. There was also plenty of room for 6 people. It is in a great location near hiking and beautiful quaint towns. We will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

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

Sylva

Great location and house is perfect with everything you could need. Comfortable beds and linens. Plenty of towels and quiet neighborhood. Ready to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith O.

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

Wonderful stay!

This is a lovely home, well equipped with everything you need, lots of living space, very comfortable beds, and perfect for kids! We enjoyed the property and nearby Sylva and Dillsboro. We spent a day at Smoky Mountain National Park at a swimming hole (Midnight Hole) followed by a trip to Cataloochee to see the elk. It was the perfect house for our quick trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisha M.

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

Great Stay!

Great stay, beds were so comfortable! Plenty of room for everyone and good location! Would definitely recommend and book again! Very responsive when I sent questions, overall great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Great stay away

We enjoyed this house, it felt very homey! We visited Cherokee and downtown Sylva which were a short drive away. Very clean and beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Manny R.

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

Amazing Weekend of Hiking

This was a weekend getaway for 6 friends to do some hiking in the Apalachin trails. Cathy, the host, was absolutely amazing, always checking in on us and immediately responded to any questions. The house was BETTER than the photos. Often times, it is the opposite. Kitchen was extremely well stocked with just about everything you need. Of all the rentals I have stayed in, this is by far the most well-kept and best experience you can ask for. Not to mention the mountain top views! I would certainly book another stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Great Place in the Mountains

Me and my family took a trip to the Polar Express Train and this place was approximately 20 mins away which was perfect. It was clean and made us feel right at home while away from home. It’s perfect for a quick get away and very peaceful. I would recommend! 10/10 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Family Trip

The house is fantastic and very well stocked. We enjoyed the fire pit out back and the location is beautiful. We had everything that we could possibly need and the beds were super comfy. I would highly recommend this location for a mountain getaway and the house is large enough for the whole family. I am sure we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danny W.

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

Love! Love! Love!

We absolutely loved staying here! There were 8 of us and we had plenty of space! The house was exactly as described and beautiful on the inside! We loved sitting on the porch and looking at the views of the mountains! The beds were absolutely wonderful! Cathy was super friendly and a huge help to us whenever we needed her! We would absolutely stay here again and definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

Perfect stay!

We had a great experience staying at Cathy’s house during our trip to the Cherokee area. The house was clean, well stocked kitchen with plenty of pots and pans, comfortable beds, and a good layout for spending time together as a family. My little ones had fun playing in the toy room (fun unexpected surprise!) and my teenagers liked the fire pit. I highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie V., Granite Falls

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

Lovely house and great location for WCU graduation

We had a wonderful time. The house was perfect! Everything was beautiful, clean and very well thought out. The house is totally stocked with everything you would need or even want. They went above & beyond with hospitality. We also enjoyed the fire pit on Saturday night after a long day celebrating my son's graduation. Comfortable beds, furniture and surroundings. If we are in the area again would love to come back. Can not say enough good things about this house and owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jena C.

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

Just perfect!

The place was lovely and provided the perfect place to be home base during graduation festivities. Short drive to downtown Dillsboro and Sylva, 15 minutes to WCU and about 25 minutes to Harrahs in Cherokee. The host was very responsive and the place was well appointed to provide for our needs. Loved the furnishings, and beds were comfortable. Accuracy of listing only gave 4 stars because the listing mentioned pool/community pool somewhere but I saw no sign of one. I didnt see pictures of one in the listing so I thought it might be an error. It was not warm enough anyway so it was no big deal. Would stay again if I am in that area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Latisha G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice house

We visited a couple of weeks ago to go to the Polar Express in Bryson City. The house is beautiful on the inside. There was plenty of room for all 9 of us. It looks like the owners are still doing some remodeling or upgrades as the extra sitting room downstairs with the tv you can watch is not completely furnished and is VERY cold even with the tiny heater that was available to use. There are no blinds or drapes in the room either and it was super uncomfortable to sit in there at night. The other tv downstairs is only for the gaming system and it was not connected and the owner never got back to me about how to connect that. The beds were comfy. The thermostat auto sets to 64 degrees at night. The kids loved the toys and the play area was a pleasant surprise. We did not have enough towels for all 9 of us but the owner was taking care of that for the next guests. We had to wash towels to have enough. The dryer can’t handle too many items at a time so it took a long time to get all of our towels dry. The owner did offer for me to go buy towels and send her the receipt but we had already been to Walmart and it was nighttime. Also, if you use your gos, it tells you to go left to get to the house. Well, you can’t get through that way it’s blocked so you need to turn right. The house does not fit the neighborhood it is located in. It is WAY too beautiful for its location. It’s a good place to go if you just want to be at the house and hang out. There’s not much to do otherwise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Drusilla B.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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