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Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Cabin in Whittier with kitchen and patio

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5 person hot tub with roller shades on both sides of the deck for extra privacy
Fire pit with seating for 6. Roasting sticks are in kitchen for s'mores!
Welcome to Mountain Dream Retreat
Electronic keypad for contactless entry
Living room with 55" Smart TV and gas fireplace operational during winter months

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8124.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sequoyah National Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Mountain Dream Retreat is a beautiful, luxurious log cabin in a family neighborhood located in the Great Smoky Mountains. This property is located 5 miles from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and 15 minutes from downtown Bryson City.

The home is entered through the living room which offers an open floor plan complete with kitchen, living room, and dining room, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, utensils, cookware, and a Keurig coffee maker to use during your stay. The dining room has seating for six. The living room has a gas fireplace, 55' Smart TV, a sofa that converts to a queen size sleeper, which offers additional sleeping accommodations for 2 guests, and a love seat so everyone can comfortably gather to enjoy quality time together. Games and puzzles are provided for guests to enjoy during their stay. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room to store pantry items and where the washer and dryer is located.

The primary bedroom has a king bed, 50’ Smart TV, and a walk-in closet. The ensuite bath has double sinks with a shower/tub combination.

On the opposite side of the house are the 2 additional guest rooms (one room has a king bed and the other has a queen) along with a full bathroom. Each bedroom has a mounted Smart TV and large closet. Towels are provided along with additional towels for use of the hot tub.

Just outside the kitchen through the sliding glass door is the covered deck with a 5-person hot tub and a separate outdoor dining table with seating for 6. While outside, you can enjoy the large, flat grassy backyard with gas grill (propane tank provided) and fire pit with seating for 6 in the comfortable Adirondack chairs. Relax with family and friends with plenty of room for outdoor games and entertainment.

Getting to the cabin is easy as it is flat and accessible for all vehicles, including motorcycles and even a parking space for trailers. No steep or poorly maintained roads here.

At Mountain Dream Retreat, you will have the solitude you need while being close to some of the best local attractions.

3 miles to Sequoyah National Golf Club
5 miles to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
10 miles to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
15 miles to Bryson City, home of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.
20 miles to the Nantahala Outdoor Center
1 hour to Asheville, NC

Other things to note
-During the spring, summer, and fall the lawn service is generally on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on weather.
-Garbage pick-up is on Thursday.
-Firewood is not provided.
-We have 2 security cameras on the property. One security camera is by the garage facing the driveway & front porch. The other security camera is on the back porch with the stairs & grill visible. Host will send a screenshot of the camera view upon guest request. Cameras will be on during your stay.

Please check out our other listing, Trout Creek Retreat, should you need a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin. Vrbo listing # 2933300

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set thermostat on either 60 (heat in winter) or 80 (AC in summer)
Reduce Hot Tub to 95 degrees
All trash must be bagged. No loose trash in outdoor bins.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Whittier

Whittier is home to this cabin. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oconaluftee Indian Village and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 8 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 11 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit located?

Situated in Whittier, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sequoyah National Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Oconaluftee Islands Park. Eastern Cherokee Agency and Tuckasegee River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the house it was very clean and just the right size for 6 and I loved the interior. The host was very easy to call and get information so we hope to stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay and was just as great as first time. Easy check in and great central location for all our exploring.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Macy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and amazing host! Highly recommend to anyone looking for somewhere to go with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cabin is very nice, we had a really good time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynlee S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was great! There were extra towels for the hot tub. The curtain black out in the bedrooms which made sleeping so nice. The kitchen was fully furnished. I can’t say enough nice things about this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of cookware and the layout is awesome . Host was very attentive and helpful.Hot tub was nice and clean.We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house close to everything only complaint was no firewood for pit and neighbors are really close
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

becky b.

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

Family Vacation

The property was great. It's in a great location you can easily get to stores, food, and the Casino. Very clean and peaceful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect!!!! Stayed with friends visiting from overseas. Jennifer was fantastic. She answered all our questions we had promptly. If we needed anything she replied immediately. The cabin was cozy, very clean and had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. The location of the cabin is also very nice. Secluded yet close to everything, groceries, restaurants, Cherokee and Bryson City. Had a great stay and will definitely stay again in one of Jennifer’s properties. Thank you Jennifer for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Cabin was very nice.

Very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Stay!

Cabin was perfect for our weekend trip! Very clean and a great property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Stay for our daughters graduation at WCU

It was a great place to stay. Not to far from our daughter's school, WCU. Great little place in the Smokey mountains. Recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

As advertised

Excellent property, nicely furnished, clean and conveniently located, our second stay at this cabin. Jennifer gave us all the information we needed and we’ll hopefully use it again soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Great Gey Away

Great location. Easy access to property. Clean, well stocked. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Outstanding. No better experence ever!

Great host with a great home. Totally equipped kitchen for foodies. Everything new, clean and works. Best VRBO rental ever!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Nice cabin

Great cabin, location, and communication was easy with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Christmas Trip

The cabin was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great cabin

Location was perfect. Cabin was clean and the kids loved playing in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Family trout fishing trip

My recent stay with family for our annual spring trout fishing trip went great! The cabin is in great shape and had everything we needed for a successful vacation. Jennifer did a great job getting the place ready. This was my second time booking and I will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Christmas Trip!

This cabin was very beautiful on the inside and the outside. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Exceptionally clean and well stocked! Perfect location. We had a wonderful time here and look forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augustus V.

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

Great Spot

Awesome location! We had a group of 5 guys and was a great spot away from the business of the casino downtown while also being close buy, had no problems checking in/out and all amenity were clean and working, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was absolutely lovely from beginning to end!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Great experience

Very clean, great location, will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Armstrong

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English

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