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Log Cabin with hot tub on bold creek

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Fire pit and fireflies. It doesn't get any better than this!
Picnic table off of covered porch overlooking the creek
View from covered porch
Island in creek on driveway to cabin
Covered front porch overlooking stream. Rocking chairs and swing

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Waterrock Knob
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin with hot tub on bold creek

BEAT THE HEAT!!!
BOLD RUSHING CREEK
Relax in a swing or rocking chair on the COVERED PORCH overlooking a bold, rushing creek. On summer nights, watch the fireflies.
Be lulled to sleep by the sound of the creek, which can be seen and heard throughout the house-truly therapeutic for MELTING AWAY STRESS! Cabin is on a well-maintained mountain road in a mountain hollow at 3000 foot elevation. Beautiful mountain views surround you. Spectacular in the Fall when the LEAVES ARE CHANGING.

ANTIQUE LOG CABIN
Antique log cabin reconstructed to have all of the modern amenities, including a washer and dryer. It is tastefully and comfortably furnished in the Adirondack style with cathedral ceilings in the living room and downstairs bedroom. Wood floors are throughout the cabin. The living room has a beautiful wood burning STONE FIREPLACE and the kitchen area has a WOOD BURNING STOVE. The large kitchen is fully equipped with all cooking utensils and has a large farm table for family meals. A DECK on the front has a PICNIC TABLE that overlooks the creek and a GAS GRILL for enjoying outdoor meals. The second floor has a deck that looks out on a hardwood forest for stargazing or watching the moon rise over the mountain. The HOT TUB is on the deck. The master bedroom is on the second floor surrounded on 3 sides by windows that overlook the creek. A large covered porch runs the entire length of the front, OVERLOOKING THE CREEK which is in close proximity to the house

SLEEPS 8
Cabin is 2 story and has 2BR/2BA (one each upstairs and downstairs) and sleeps 8 comfortably in 4 separate sleeping areas. There are 3 double beds, and 2 twin beds. The downstairs bathroom has a RIVERROCK SHOWER. The upstairs bathroom has a FOOTED BATHTUB. All linens and towels are provided.

EASY ACCESS YEAR ROUND
The cabin is SECLUDED BUT NOT ISOLATED. Easy access year round via interstate and state highways. The mountain road leading to the cabin is 2 miles long, paved, and is well maintained by the state. Since the cabin is close to the creek, the access to the cabin is level and does not require 4 wheel drive to get there.

CENTRALLY LOCATED IN WESTERN NC MOUNTAINS
SYVLA is a picturesque, all-American town with a thriving Main Street with many locally owned businesses, including a wine and cheese shop, a brewery, book store, and a local arts and crafts gallery. There are many nice restaurants and music and trivia venues. The old courthouse is now the library and sits atop a hill at the end of Main Street. There is a movie theater in town. A REGIONAL HOSPITAL and GROCERY STORE are 10 minutes away from the cabin.

Sylva has many great LOCAL RESTAURANTS and Local mini brewery's.

NEARBY TOWNS within an hour drive include:
ASHEVILLE (Biltmore House, Grove Park Inn, great restaurants, art galleries, shopping and music)
WAYNESVILLE (Golf, great restaurants, antiques)
CHEROKEE (Family activities, Indian crafts, restaurants, fly fishing, casino, Outdoor drama)
BRYSON CITY (Smoky Mountain Railway trips)
CASHIERS and HIGHLANDS (Shopping, restaurants)
DILLARD, GA (Dillard House restaurant, antiques, Fox Fire Museum, horseback riding)
FRANKLIN (Mining, antique malls)
PIGEON FORGE (Outlet malls, Dollywood )
CULLOWHEE (Western Carolina University)

THINGS TO DO:

AT THE CABIN:
HIKE along the picturesque mountain road and enjoy the beautiful countryside where you will encounter an abundance of wildflowers and WILDLIFE-deer, wild turkeys, groundhogs, bluebirds and bunnies (to name a few). FISH for mountain trout (license required). Cook hotdogs and s’mores on the FIREPIT by the creek. Read (the cabin has a well-stocked library) in the swing on the porch. Play games or do puzzles (good selection of both available). Bring your mountain bikes and enjoy BIKING on the mountain road and trails.
Play yard games including horseshoes and cornhole.

NEARBY (most within 45 minutes or less):
Both the SMOKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK and the BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY entrance are close by. HIKE, HORSEBACK RIDE, pick wild berries, or picnic at a WATERFALL.
TUBE and KAYAK along the Tuckaseegee River and Deep Creek. WHITEWATER RAFT on the French Broad, Nantahala or Chattooga Rivers. Rent a PONTOON BOAT and swim or fish on Lake Burton or Lake Glenville. FLY FISH at numerous mountain streams. Take an old-fashioned steam TRAINRIDE through the mountains. Go ruby or gold MINING. See the outdoor drama “Unto these Hills” in Cherokee and enjoy the many shops, restaurants and family activities on the INDIAN RESERVATION. Drive through the Smoky Mountain Park to CADES COVE to one of the most beautiful (and photographed) areas in the United States.

Take a CLASS at John Campbell Folk School or Penland School of Crafts. Tour the BILTMORE HOUSE and gardens.
Enjoy a SPA treatment at the Grove Park Inn. Drop in on YOGA or MEDITATION classes at Sylva Yoga. SHOP in the nearby towns of Waynesville, Asheville or Dillsboro and the many ANTIQUE SHOPS and malls in the area. Nearby Dillard has the world famous DILLARD HOUSE restaurant (also a petting zoo and horseback riding) for the best mountain food you will ever taste! Enjoy antique shopping and the Fox Fire museum and make a day of it. Play GOLF at the Waynesville Country Club.

YEAR ROUND FUN
In the AUTUMN, enjoy the beautiful change of leaves that surround the cabin and the entire region. This usually peaks in mid-October and is quite a sight to behold! Enjoy a cozy fire at night.
In WINTER, Cataloochee SKI resort has down-hill skiing , snowboarding and tubing.
SPRING is a beautiful time also with lilacs, apple-blossoms, dogwoods and mountain laurel and many wild flowers in bloom.

Property manager

John and Michele Harrell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
Pet deposit of $100
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Oaks Gallery and LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Country Side Bowling Lanes and Balsam Spa. Barber Orchard Fruitstand and Waynesville Recreation Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Harris Regional Hospital - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Blue Ridge Parkway Balsam Entrance - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Western Carolina University - 26 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Waterrock Knob - 34 min drive - 29.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 34 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin with hot tub on bold creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin with hot tub on bold creek ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin with hot tub on bold creek ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin with hot tub on bold creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Harris Regional Hospital and Country Side Bowling Lanes. Poteet Memorial Park and Southwestern Community College are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 134 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roger Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Long weekend with family
Absolutely loved the property and location. Sitting on the front porch with the sound of the creek is as peaceful as it gets. Would definitely stay again. Close to Sylva and some wonderful hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greyson G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Rustic yet comfortable, well decorated with a hunting lodge theme. We enjoyed our stay very much. Will book again if available.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place!
Our family has been returning to this cabin for almost 12 years now, since our kids were little. It's become such a special getaway, full of memories. We love the stream, the layout of the cabin, all the space and rooms, the unique furnishings. It's always kept nice and clean. It's a log cabin, so a couple of cobwebs are to be expected... its not a sign of neglect. We hope to keep coming back and making more memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain Getaway
It was the perfect weekend mountain getaway. The entire family loved the cabin! The setting was just ideal. We spent lots of time just enjoying the creek. So Peaceful! Clean and well organized with wonderful Hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Gail W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grandma Camp
Beware the wooden grates on slippery floors in baths. Shower leaks, deck is slippery, too. Obviously needs maintenance..gas dryer vent clogged (fire hazard), lbrick around wood stove one of many places to stump your toe or bump into benches. Tipping bench, shabby chewed cshions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect creekside home
I have 4 kids ranging from 3-16 yrs, and everyone wants to come back next year. The creek and the lawn area made it for us- we spent just as much time outside as in (we are talking mid-July too!). There are some quirks that are very common in any mountain home I’ve ever stayed in (most are on wells, most near water get a little slippery outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dayle Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN
From the beautiful creek, to the manicured lawns, the rocking chairs on the porch, and the original period furniture in the cabin - this place does NOT disappoint. There seems to be plenty to do and see nearby, but it's hard to leave the property. It was a wonderful, peaceful vacation -even with my dog jumping in and out of the creek!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Wonderful creek location!
Beautiful location in a cabin with an amazing history! We loved the location, the creek, and the quaintness of the cabin. The one issue we found was the lack of cleanliness especially in the kitchen. The microwave was filthy so much so that we didn’t even use it. The inside of the cabinets were also dirty and needed organizing. We did enjoy our stay and are thankful that the owners spent so much time preserving the history of the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of july trip
The cabin was a very nice location. We had a nice stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By the creek
The family spent most of our time creek side, lounging on the porch, grilling on the deck, roasting marshmallows over the fire pit, playing in the creek with our kids and dogs, and playing cornhole. What an absolutely beautiful location for vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin great location
Very peaceful place with beautiful creek. Wonderful little waterfalls on the street. Close to charming town with incredible restaurants. Slept like a baby with the sounds of the creek. Lots of birds, a cute little squirrel. Saw turkey and deer.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Samantha J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getvaway.
The cabin is in a nice location. The amiunt of dead beetles tho was overwheling. And they were all over the beds. The decor upstairs freaked us out some.so we all stayed in one room downstairs as we were too scared to sleep upstairs lol. Hot tub was nice. But we kept stumping out toe on the brick around the wood stove and inended up breaking a bine in my foot. The claw tub while pretty, took forever to fill up.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing!
Absolutely the best vacation cabin we’ve stayed in and will definitely be back. Off the beaten path but on a paved, easy navigating road. Cabin was exceptional and plenty cool during the days and warm during the night. Beautiful property with a very rustic feel, the stream out front made for some amazing relaxation and sleep. Hands down would recommend for anyone looking for an unplugged place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

karen f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
rustic cabin with up-to-date amenities in a peaceful setting
This was our family's first time using VRBO to book a stay, and it was a great experience! No issues. Cabin is a sturdy antique with a lot of character, with well-loved furniture throughout, including some handcrafted pieces. It's very homey. Lots of interesting knick-knacks, books, and board games to peruse. Mounted animals and animal hide rugs throughout the space. Very dog-friendly, with sofas worn enough that you feel OK letting a dog jump onto them. Lots of cool smells for sniffing, apparently. A baby gate in one room's doorway creates a temporary dog-pen. Our dog LOVED the creek. There are five beds; we used three, all comfy. Main bedroom's bed is a little high but I'm 5'5" and it was okay for me. Main bedroom is the best, since you can listen to the creek all night if you want via windows. Kitchen has a gas stove, microwave, fridge/freezer, and tons of utensils, dishes, etc. Bathrooms are clean; we mostly used the one upstairs (toilet seemed sturdier), but it had plenty of space and good lighting. Hot tub on the back deck is lovely, fun to use in the crisp fall evenings. Internet/wi-fi was fast and dependable. Creek right outside is a huge bonus; you can listen from a chair on the porch, walk in it, buy wood (we found some at Food Lion) and build a fire next to it. Tire swing was a hit! Location is great, short distance from stores and easy drive to hikes and touristy things. Clear check-out instructions and area info left in a huge binder in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A., Gainesville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get-together
I agree with all the reviews that mentioned the beautiful stream as their favorite feature of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Fun, great property. Perfect for a quick getaway weekend in the mountains. Charming place with lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and beautiful
We stayed for 4 nights it was beautiful with the creek running in the front yard I spent hours setting on the porch drinking coffee. Only 30 minutes to smoky mountain national park
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Bobbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
More than a cabin
This was a fantastic place to stay. I don’t believe that if you had a check off list to find your perfect rustic get away, that you could design a better place to relax at. The stream was awesome.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
The setting of the house could not be better. We felt we were in a country hallow with a stream flowing by and an abundance of wild flowers. Yet we were within an 30 minutes of the Parkway, gem mining and fruit picking. While there we saw bears, wood chucks and geese. This was our second visit and I am sure to be back.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Vivian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Authentic cabin experience
Beautiful stream front cabin in the mountains. Loved being able to have space for everyone and leaving the windows open to hear the running water. Kids had a yard to play in, 15 minutes to stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy J., Windsor,SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Enjoyable
Cabin was great,we love the rustic style and the creek! Only negative thing was the listing did not say there was NO air conditioning in the cabin, so noon to late evening was quite warm in the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Rustic Cabin
Enjoyed the cool mornings and listening to the creek when going to bed and waking up. Front porch was very enjoyable to relax by the creek.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mountain retreat
This antique cabin is exactly as described and a treasure trove of a collection of antiques and bushcraft. We thoroughly relaxed and unplugged.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's like going home
Our family has enjoyed escaping to this beautiful cabin since our children were ages 2 and 7. Now they are 17 and 12 and we just returned from another wonderful 3 days. It has become a place of sweet memories for our family, and our children still love it. It may just be a place to bring our grandchildren one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
The creek is the absolute gem of this listing. Cracked the windows and fell asleep to the sounds of the creek. Temps were low 30s but the house was very warm once we got all the heaters going. Home is a rustic and authentic log home. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by John and Michele Harrell

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Our log cabin is a labor of love. The original log cabin was first built in Southern Georgia in 1865 by a woman and her slave for the husband coming home from the Civil war. We purchased it from the landowners who wanted to tear it down. We painstakingly disassembled it (numbering every log-you can still see these tags today) and stored it in a relative's barn in Georgia until we found the perfect location for it on a mountain creek in North Carolina. We had eyed this property for many years as we visited a friend who had a cabin on the mountain. The property (and surrounding 30 acres) had been owned by one family for over 40 years and happened to go for sale at auction. It was bought by our friend's uncle and subdivided into 8 home-sites. We had our pick of our favorite location close to the stream which was also the site of the original homestead on the property. We reassembled the cabin as close to the creek as possible (it was the original dogtrot design made entirely of heart pine), added an 8 foot wide covered porch to the entire front of the cabin (to get the most enjoyment out of the stream) and added a bathroom, kitchen and sitting area to the back. we have added a second story with a master suite and additional bathroom.
As native Floridians, we have always wanted a place to escape the heat in the summer and enjoy the change of seasons the rest of the year. North Carolina is perfect for both of these.

Why they chose this property

We have visited the Sylva area for 40+ years and feel like it is our second home. We plan to retire there for part of the year so we have furnished the cabin with all of the comforts we would want to have.

What makes this property unique

There is nowhere we would rather be than sitting in the swing overlooking the creek in the summer or in front of the stone fireplace in cold weather. It is truly one of the most relaxing places you'll ever be. The scenery is constantly changing depending upon the season and the time of day. The creek can be seen and heard from most rooms of the house. The new Master bedroom has views on three sides from the bed.

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English

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