Family-friendly vacation rentals in Sylva

Peaceful 5 acres with creek! Central to WNC!

*High clearance vehicle recommended! This updated cozy cottage sits on 5 magical acres with a creek, tucked away in a private cove, yet is centrally located to all the best of Western NC. You'll love sitting on the spacious deck, enjoying the firepit or exploring the woods. This nook of the woods feels far away from everything, but is just 3 minutes to Dillsboro, 9 minutes from Sylva main street, 20 to Cullowhee. These towns have excellent restaurants, coffee shops, breweries and unique stores.

Read Description! Primitive hike-in cabin w/views!

The Sasquatch Inn is a secluded heavily wooded primitive cabin that sits on 32 acres, with some great views of the Smoky mountains. This is a hike-"Up/Down" the mtn. Hike up approximately 1/4 mile. We can also ferry your gear to and from the parking area in our Polaris General if need be but will need to make arrangements for that. The hike "is" uphill. Bring an umbrella and flashlights for your night-time hike up, and hiking shoes. The hike "up" the mountain can be slippery/muddy when raining.

Mountain Creek Escape! 2 Living Rooms & 2 Decks!

Enjoy this beautiful family/pet-friendly home overlooking a peaceful sounding creek, under 3 miles to downtown Sylva and 15 min to WCU. Near Asheville, Waynesville, Franklin, Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Harrah’s Casino. Two living areas, fireplaces, workspaces, coffee bars, Wi-Fi, 4 beds including a memory foam rollaway, pack ’n play and high chair. Enjoy an automatic 25% discount on 5+ nights before taxes and fees and possible cleaning fee adjustment for using only 1 bedroom.

Windcrest Loft- charming retreat near the river.

Welcome to Windcrest Loft! If you’re looking for a homey place to stay while visiting the mountains, this is it! Kids and pets are welcome too. Centrally located, within minutes to shops and restaurants in Dillsboro and Sylva, 10 mins to WCU and 20 to Franklin, Bryson City & Waynesville. Convenient Tuckasegee river access across the street and close to many hiking spots! When not touring the area, relax outdoors and enjoy the antics of our resident goats, donkeys, geese and chickens.

River Run | Riverfront Tiny Home w/ Trails & Views

Welcome to River Run! This chic tiny home is located within Laurel Bush River Cabins Family Campground, right beside the peaceful Tuckasegee River. Wake up to soothing water sounds and enjoy easy access to the breathtaking Smoky Mountains. Spend evenings on the riverfront deck and relax in a comfortable king bed. ♢ Direct access to the Tuckasegee River ♢ Deck right by the river ♢ Comfortable king bed ♢ Just 5 minutes to Dillsboro and Sylva ♢ Stocked river for fishing

Funky Lil’ House in Sylva -dog friendly

Cozy, quirky, & small (450sq ft) house with a very comfy sleep number queen bed in the bedroom. If a third person were so inclined, they could sleep on the couch. Fully stocked kitchen. Not a scenic location but very convenient! Sylva is amazingly located in the mountains only 25 miles to Smoky Mountain National Park, 10 miles to Cherokee NC, 40 miles to Asheville NC, gorgeous drives in every direction. Well behaved DOGS ONLY welcome for an additional fee.

Loft Apartment Historic Downtown Main Street Sylva

This loft apartment is unique to our area. It is located on the ground floor right on Main Street with a wall of windows overlooking Mill Street. The high ceilings and exposed brick give the space an urban feel. Wifi is available. There is a smart TV set up with Netflix. A DVD player and DVDs are also available. There are games, puzzles, a ping pong table, swing, and books available for your enjoyment. Find us and tag us on Insta @sylvastay

Awesome House in Downtown Sylva!

This cozy house in beautiful downtown Sylva offers spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, just one block from Main Street, restaurants, unique shops, breweries, bakeries and the farmer's market. Close to Great Smokies National Park and Harrah’s Casino. Fishing, hiking and swimming near by. Enjoy Friday night Concerts on the Creek from the covered deck or walk down to grab a drink and dinner.

Cozy, peaceful hideout | sauna, hiking, great food

Escape to a serene and secluded experience at Whisper Woods. "The Locust" is equipped with a huge deck and sauna! Thoughtfully designed, luxurious glamping experience with hotel amenities. ◆ Huge deck ◆ Barrel Sauna ◆ Outdoor fire pit under the trees and stars ◆ Cozy electric fireplace inside ◆ Kitchen equipped with a mini refrigerator, cooktop, and microwave for quick meals