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Luxury Mountain Escape with Hot Tub & Great Views!
Explore the mountains while chasing waterfalls and counting stars ✨ gazing through the skylight at the dome. Catch breathtaking views of the Mountain Scape & Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being within minutes to downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.

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.

The WCU “View Apt” king beds, hot tub, patio toys!
This is our 2nd Airbnb at our same mountain top location overlooking Western Carolina University and Cullowhee NC. Listed as being in the top 1% of All Airbnb based on customer satisfaction. The apartment is a 1965 square foot 2-bedroom with a king-size bed in each bedroom. A full kitchen, a very large living dining kitchen area, a private patio, a gas log fireplace, huge TVs, and a jaw-dropping view of WCU and Cullowhee NC and yes a killer hot tub to soak in the view. The best of everything!

Stacy’s Place Downtown Sylva
Located downtown Sylva NC minutes from The Great Smokies National Park. 15 minutes to Harrah’s Casino. Fishing and hiking close by. stroll downtown historic Sylva NC. Enjoy fine dining, unique shops, breweries, bakeries and farmers market. Enjoy Friday night Concerts on the Creek. Sit back and enjoy the music and festivities from the living room windows or take chairs down to the Bridge Park and put your feet in the grass. .check out our other air bnb in the same building. Wills Loft!

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.

*Sylva Escape* - 3 min to downtown/10 min to WCU!
Our home is newly renovated & located in the heart of Sylva, ~1.5 miles from all the Main Street shops & restaurants. Very convenient to WCU, Harrahs Casino, Pinnacle Park, Harris Hospital & Blue Ridge Parkway. Neighborhood is quiet & family-friendly, with a ~0.88 mile "loop" with minimal traffic - great for morning walk/run. Relax inside or outside on the furnished patio as you enjoy all that beautiful Western NC has to offer. Perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers!

Riverfront Family Home, Personal Beach and Fishing
This family-friendly Cullowhee vacation rental home is situated directly on the Tuckaseegee River, offering a quiet home base for a peaceful retreat. Located just 5 minutes to WCU campus and about 8 minutes to downtown Sylva, you'll enjoy shopping, dining, and unbeatable convenience. The Tuckaseegee River area offers plenty of outdoor fun including hiking and mountain biking trails. Find skiing just 30 minutes away for fun on the slopes, and a casino if you're feeling lucky!

1930s Walnut Grove Farmhouse
Walnut Grove Farmhouse, a renovated 1930s era home, is a remnant of an old farm. We are situated on 17 acres of rolling hills with handsome views from the upper pasture along with a stand of 14 walnut trees. Sit a spell on the porch, listen to the trickling brook (a roaring brook when we get significant rain), the sound of birds, the sounds at night and maybe some turkeys will venture through. We are located midway between Franklin and Dillsboro, Sylva, Cullowhee.

Cozy cottage
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located cottage just 5-minutes to the hospital and main street where you'll find plenty of shopping, food and craft breweries. 12- minutes to the nearest blue ridge parkway entrance, 10-minutes to rainbow trout fishing in the beautiful Tuckasegee river, 13-minutes to WCU and 23-mintues to the Cherokee casino. Come enjoy watching the green crawl up the mountains and the flowers blooming this spring in our cozy cottage!

The Burrow with a View
Refresh with a relaxing trip to the NC mountains. This spacious, modern, mountain cabin is the perfect place to spend the weekend away for a couple or a small group. Enjoy the scenic view with a fresh cup of coffee or soak in the hot tub after hiking on the parkway. This cozy cabin has everything you need for a weekend away. The Burrow is newly built and embodies a light, airy space with rustic and organic touches of live edge and other natural elements.

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

Dog Friendly Tuckasegee River Rental
Dog friendly!!! Up to two dogs. 🐶 Please let us know before you book! Extra charge for pet fee. This home is located just steps from the famous section of the Tuckaseegee River called, “The Fishing Hole”, where thousands of trophy trout are stocked annually. Less than 2 miles from historical Dillsboro, where adorable and niche shops and restaurants are sure to delight. We welcome everyone. 🌈
Popular amenities for Sylva family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Remote, cheerful, mountain cabin with hot tub.

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The Perch- Big Mountain & Lake Views | Hot Tub

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Tuckaseegee River House

Cozy Cabin • Creek, Trails, Pool, Hot Tub & Gym
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

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Creekside family/pet friendly cabin.

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Little Bear Creek Franklin/Highlands Smoky Mtns.

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Stunning Views and Hot Tub, at Beary Cozy Cabin

Kitten’s Cabin

Lake Life Upper Apt-2 min walk to Lk Junaluska ASM

Hummingbird Suite at Lake J

Cataloochee Sky *private spring fed pool & hot tub

Hot Tub& Mountain Views - Min to National Park!

Wonderful mountain cottage with amazing view!

Cozy Log Heaven - Bear sightings & pet friendly
When is the best time to visit Sylva?
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| Avg. price | G$28,245 GYD | G$27,199 GYD | G$26,571 GYD | G$28,663 GYD | G$29,082 GYD | G$27,408 GYD | G$34,312 GYD | G$28,663 GYD | G$29,291 GYD | G$30,755 GYD | G$28,663 GYD | G$28,454 GYD |
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