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Charming Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River in Cherokee NC!

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
    Mountain view

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Oconaluftee Islands Park
    5 min drive
  • Cherokee Bear Zoo
    6 min drive
  • Eastern Cherokee Agency
    6 min drive
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    91 min drive

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About the area

Cherokee

When you stay at this cabin in Cherokee, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This cabin is 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Oconaluftee Islands Park.
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What's nearby

  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River in Cherokee NC!

This is the perfect little cabin if you're looking for a romantic getaway with a private dock. Our 1 bedroom/1 bathroom cabin is beautifully decorated and designed for relaxation. The front porch has a view of of the Oconaluftee River.
Sit on the porch and enjoy your morning coffee while you watch the Canadian Geese and Otters play around in the water. Just maybe you will get lucky and see the elk that walk the driveway. If you like, take your coffee to the dock and sit for more relaxation. Bring your Kayak or Canoe for more enjoyment of the river. Steps are located near the cabin to access the river. . Wi-fi is available along with a Roku device for online streaming. Netflix is available. No local cable TV but who needs TV when you have a beautiful river to enjoy.
Plans to ride the train at Smoky Mountain Railroad? SMR is about 10-15 minutes from this cabin.
Cherokee Harrah's Casino is 10 minutes from the cabin. ( Depending on traffic)
We also have a larger house on the property. Property VRBO ID is 860635- This property is great for a large family who needs extra space. Both of these locations are about 200-250 yards apart. So bring your family for special occasions. No pets allowed due to the owner and guests having pet allergies!
To access the river/docks, steps are located at cabin 73.

PLEASE NOTE: Upon requesting a quote or booking, the tax rate includes reservation privilege tax (3%) & tribal levy tax (7.5%) all in one fee of 10.5%.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private balcony. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Day Armachain

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River
Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin Oconaluftee River House
Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin Oconaluftee River Whittier
Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin Oconaluftee River House
Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin Oconaluftee River Whittier
Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River

Charming Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River in Cherokee NC! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 165 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy fun on the water
The bungalow was clean and neat and comfortable. The river view was beautiful and we "fished" but didn't catch anything (newbies). The dock was really nice to relax on.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Riverfront Stay Visit During Hurricane Helene
The owners were very communicative prior to the stay. The cabin is so cute and overlooks the river. They have a dock. Fishing is available with a license from the Cherokees. The cabin is located on the reservation, so all rules and regulations are that of the Cherokee. The 1st morning, the valve I. The tub broke. We were unable to turn off the water. Day and Phillip were very responsive. They were at the cabin in 15 minutes. After arriving to cabin, Day and Phillip quickly assessed the situation. Then, they went to get the parts necessary to fix the spigot in the shower. They were very friendly and thorough. Shortly after the hit of Hurricane Helene. Helene hit with excessive rain and high winds. We felt safe through all of it. Helene knocked out Cell and Internet service. Day contacted us as soon as services were established. The cabin is private, but is close to everything, If you want to stay in a private and darling riverfront cabin, choose this one! Thank you for sharing your cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy with stay
This was a beautiful location and we enjoyed our stay. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is probably a good idea for the road and driveway, and the descend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, wonderful cabin
This place was awesome! The
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for couples
we love this cabin. Perfect for a romantic getaway! Clean, private, right on the water, close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Get Away
Our stay was amazing. The cabin is beautiful, has a very cozy feel.The owners were great with communication.The only complaint we have was the driveway, it was very difficult to maneuver.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

DIANA L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Diana
It was the most awesome experience they went above the best experience they made sure you have everything you needed. It was my 60th bday have a bouquet of flowers. They took of everything. Beautiful cabin. So clean. Information that we needed. I would highly recommend staying. We are gonna try and go back in fall with the leaves change. This is the place to stay. The river out your balcony seen a beaver 2 mornings in row and in evening 11 geese going down river. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Small but perfect
Very peaceful cute little one room cabin overlooking the river. It was also very convenient to both GSMNP and Harrah’s. Day was super helpful and communicated often. I will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Serenity, and proximity
I attended the national convention of American Indians. Therefore, I had work to do on a computer during my stay. I sat on the balcony overlooking the river, and found it to be the ideal place to do a bit of work. I took a few minutes on my first night there, walked a few steps to the river, and caught a trout. very close to the cherokee nation and the conference center at the casino hotel. It was wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Telaxation
We enjoyed the view, quietness and all good and shopping within 15 minutes. Thank you so much for making it a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
My wife and I needed to unplug for a few days and decided on Cherokee, NC. We are from Kingsport, TN. We found this cabin and absolutely loved it. It's so cozy and secluded. Yet, still very close to everything Cherokee has to offer. The cabin is very comfy and perfect for couples. It has enough room to stretch and has all the necessities. At the same time it's cozy and comfortable. It's on the river and has an awesome back porch/deck for sitting, viewing and listening to the water. We spent most of our time there. It also has a dock on the water, which is nice. If you wish to unplug and not be bothered, this is the place. Day was very helpful and attentive. We appreciate her very much. She checked on us everyday through text. This experience was so refreshing. We will definitely go back in the future and we decided we will stay no other place. We really didn't want to leave but ya gotta adult. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Taylorsville, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful weekend getaway
Great location- easy drive into Cherokee. Cabin was beautiful and very clean. Loved the porch overlooking the river. Would recommend and hope to stay at this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic view
The view from the deck over the river is fantastic. Very cozy but perfect for just two people that will not be spending much time inside. The driveway would be the only concern. If it had been wet I don’t believe our rear wheel drive vehicle would have made it out.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Politha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Nice clean property I definitely would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome time!
We had a great time! The cabin was so cozy and the private dock was awesome and Day was very accommodating. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Rebecca C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Okay
It was okay cabin was very clean. I have to say it was not what we expected was very small no table, no couch no where to put anything in the bathroom, it looked bigger online but overall the cabin was great, we did leave a day early to do some traveling.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Renee S.

Do Not Recommend
The property drive is so narrow it’s dangerous…mountain on one side and drop on the other with just a decorative fence. You CANNOT walk to river it’s too steep and dangerous. Also it’s at a river location where it’s deep not babbling and looks swampy. Did I mention we had to go back into town and buy toilet paper as there was none. There’s nowhere to sit except on the bed. I could go on and on. We started to just go get a hotel but did stay albeit we left a day early because I hated it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tammy R., Molena, Georgia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Did not get to stay. Owner refused to let us come another time.
Contact property owner a week ahead of time to tell her about an emergency situation and that I know we could not have a refund but if we could change our dates. She never acknowledged or answered my request. I paid for this trip completely in July. My son almost cut off all his fingers on his left hand and we were in Grady emergency room said I would send pictures or doctors info. NOTHING from her.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Small, quiet getaway good for a couple to send some time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The love nest
Loved the privacy very peaceful easy to relax and enjoy nature. The only disappointment was the website said there was a hot tub we really looked forward to that but no hot tub
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love nest
Parking hard for a big truck. Didn’t realize no washer and dryer. Overall very cozy quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinny J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing romantic little cabin
I loved staying here… Day was amazing with communication! We woke up one morning to the power out and we had already received a text from Day explaining a limb had fell on the power line and a time when the power would be back on. It’s a great place if your looking for a small romantic get away. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacay
Very peaceful and quiet!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visit to the Smokies
Very clean, small, unit but perfect for our needs and the location central to access to GSNP. Got to see 33 elk just barely inside the park and one in Cherokee roaming around. We ate at a local mexican locale, very nice and once in Bryson City at the Iron Wok. Between the two go for the mexican, but the Iron Wok close runner-up. Would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023