Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

4.5

Excellent(94 Reviews)

Cottage in Swain County

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this cottage rental

River Romance

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Set on almost a half-acre, this stilted river cottage is the perfect getaway! Just a few feet from the Tuckasegee River but also close to town, this retreat is perfect for groups looking to get a real sense of the mountain atmosphere. Walk just a half-mile into Dillsboro to shop, dine, or canoe the river. Trails also fill the area for hiking and exploring the surrounding mountains.

The thoughtful orientation of this modest-sized cabin keeps the river-song in your ears and heart. Guests can use the hot tub on the front deck, the outdoor firepit (bring your own firewood), and the covered picnic shelter. Inside, you'll find a compact, but full kitchen as well as a main bedroom with a large TV with surround sound speakers.

This home also includes central heating and air-conditioning.

Things to know

Cell and GPS services are limited in this area

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Swain County

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

57.6 mi

Dollywood

55.1 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

46.5 mi

Parrot Mountain and Gardens

56.3 mi

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Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

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4.5

Excellent(94 Reviews)

Cottage in Swain County

5 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Hot tub or spa

Garden

Map of Swain County

Nearby attractions

The Island in Pigeon Forge

57.6 mi

Dollywood

55.1 mi

Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies

46.5 mi

Parrot Mountain and Gardens

56.3 mi

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(94 Reviews)

5.0

Sep 2024

Went to relax and rest found this on the river, on the porch in the rocking chairs, watching the fish, birds, wishing I had brought my fishing pole maybe next time..

5.0

Sep 2024

My family love this area. The view and how peaceful the place is awesome. Recommend to bring a fan because it gets hot time to time. Definitely planning to come back.

5.0

Aug 2024

This is our 2nd stay at this home. The location on the river is amazing. The last time we we there it was spring. Although the fishing was better in spring we really enjoyed being able to swim to cool off. My husband actually fished while standing in the river. The inside of the house was clean. However, the porch area where we mostly hung out was a bit dusty with pollen and spider webs. I wiped everything down so we could enjoy it more. The bed was comfy and clean. I was looking for an extra flat sheet to put on the couch. However, the 2nd bedroom bed only had fitted sheets on it. We grilled outside, while the grill was small the propane was full and was fine for our needs. The driveway is a little tough getting in and out of. However, the location makes it all worth while. We enjoyed our stay and we will be back.

4.0

Aug 2024

We loved the location. Loved sitting on the deck right on the river. Beautiful view!

3.0

Jul 2024

Nice older cabin. Location was good. The cabin is not stocked well. Be sure to ask if it has what you might need or just bring everything you may need to have. If you enjoy fishing, you will like this place.

4.0

Jul 2024

Me and the family had a great time here. It was a good location. Clean. The only issue we had was there was no a/c the whole stay we had. We called the management the first night to have someone come out and fix it. No one showed until the day of leaving. It was 85 in the house the whole stay. We was not comfortable. But other than that we enjoyed our stay!

3.0

Jul 2024

The river was gorgeous. The hot tub was very relaxing.Slept great

5.0

Jun 2024

Exactly as described and portrayed. And exactly what we were looking for. Just the two of us so didn’t need a lot of space. Perfect location to hit the Tail of the Dragon and Cherokee on motorcycle. Awesome restaurants and shops nearby but not as packed as the Smokies and other locations. Awesome!!

4.0

Apr 2024

Nice Place. Great stay. Enjoyed the water.

5.0

Mar 2024

Location, location, location. This is a perfect location! It's close to everything you need and if you like trout fishing, you're able to catch them in the backyard. Will be a yearly visit now that we found the perfect spot.

4.0

Jan 2024

It was a cute place. We enjoyed the set up of the cottage. Our favorite spot was the covered porch with the hot tub.

4.0

Jan 2024

Very nice quiet place we really enjoyed our stay and would absolutely recommend visiting.

5.0

Nov 2023

Love this cozy little place. Can’t wait to book my stay for next year

5.0

Oct 2023

Such a great stay we will be back soon!!!

5.0

Oct 2023

The cabin is quaint and peaceful. Great location near Dillsboro/Sylva with easy access to Cullowhee.

5.0

Sep 2023

Great location for a weekend getaway.

4.0

Aug 2023

Close to town, but not too close. Amazing location near all amenities. The place was quaint and clean. I would definitely rent this property again.

5.0

Jul 2023

Exactly as described. Clean and comfortable!

5.0

Jul 2023

Listing is accurate. River access for floating. Close to town and hiking. Clean rooms and good mattresses. AC was great.

1.0

Apr 2023

old is ok, but the ceilings were sagging and carpet in the bedroom was not vaccumed and need to be, the towles smelled bad and there as an old blood stain on the bedsheets. the hot tub was nice.

2.0

Feb 2023

Beautiful location, could use some minor updates and repairs

5.0

Jan 2023

We ended up at River Romance due to water issues with the original booking I placed. So glad that I ended up choosing River romance for the secondary location! Ended up being more of the setting we were looking for. The home was comfortable with a great view, as well as the convenience of being riverfront. There weren't any issues beyond the drier being out of service. Would definitely consider returning during the summer.

1.0

Jan 2023

Not sure where to start.. master bedroom ceiling is falling in bed frame is falling apart all sheets and pillows are stained and have crumbs like they haven't been replaced or washed since the place was built. Rustic is an overstatement. Couldn't even wash the sheets upon arrival due to the washing machine being unhooked and full of musty water. Ended up checking out early. Only good part was the river bring a sleeping bag. Oh and if your looking for privacy the neighbors constantly wander around the home and have there dogs loose. Maybe replace a few cheap items in the home and keep up on it?

1.5

Nov 2022

Great Views of the River!

2.0

Nov 2022

We loved it...the house was great and the view of the river was amazing.....great time with my family ...already planning a trip back soon

4.0

Oct 2022

This property was perfect for our 10 day family vacation! The house itself is very minimal and somewhat outdated, which was fine with us because we spent most of our time outside. However, it could use some repairs and deep cleaning, as well as stocking of cooking/eating utensils. I ended up buying and leaving a set of basic steak knives because there were none. The access to the river and covered picnic area is perfect! Pictures don’t do justice to how gorgeous the view is! Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience with the management company. While preparing for our trip, I noticed some fine print stating that the washing machine wasn’t currently working. I emailed Vacasa 3 days before check-in to inquire and did not receive a response until over a week later. When we arrived, the hot tub water was cloudy and had a foul odor. We called the management company multiple times over several days. We FINALLY got a call back after the 3rd call. They asked that we email pictures, which we did. That was 5 days into our 10 day trip, and I’ve yet to get a response (even though it was “escalated”). Thank goodness we didn’t have any major problems because management's response is majorly lacking.

2.5

Aug 2022

Loved the vacation home! Right on the River! So relaxing and beautiful! Clean and comfortable!

5.0

Aug 2022

We stayed here for 6 nights and it was the cutest small cabin! Right on the water! It’s small, the king size bed was not uncomfortable. The kitchen was small and lacked a few things we could have used but we made it work! The town is small and cute also! We brought the motorcycle so there was lots of nice rides in the area! We Would definitely stay here again!!

2.5

May 2022

Very clean and comfortable. Cute little nook on the Tuck!

5.0

Nov 2021

Gorgeous spot on the river. Excellent fishing, quaint town, friendly people and great central location for exploring tge area. Cabin is a bit antiquated but the view and hot tub made up for the few flaws! The cabin was well equipped for preparing meals.

4.0

Nov 2021

Nice location along the River. Entrance to driveway is hard to see due to trees and curve. Clean. Repairs needed, but nothing that impedes a good night’s sleep. Balcony is a lovely place to chill and watch the water dance past.

2.0

Nov 2021

Location is right on the river, beautiful spot. Best part is the hot tub looking out over the river. Quite rustic and could use a little TLC. Paint coming down from the ceiling in the bathroom and master. Overall though a nice quiet place, close to town. A good getaway for relaxing and nearby hiking.

0.5

Oct 2021

Similarly to the previous reviewer, I do not understand how this property has so many highly rated reviews. I’ve never had an issue renting through VRBO until this rental. The listing is deceiving & does not represent the property in its current state. Despite the staff still being on site an hour after check in time the property never appeared to have been cleaned. This is very worrisome considering we are still in the middle of a pandemic. The structure of the entire house is actually slanted forward and looks to be losing its structural integrity. The kitchen cabinets were damaged and had food and dirt crusted on them and the dishes provided were dirty as well. The refrigerator is old and rusting. The couch is very well worn and aged. The ceiling in the bathroom is peeling and falling down accompanied by a sink that has dirt build up. The hot tub is browning and looks unhygienic amongst many other issues with the property. The front door would not lock & we deemed it unsafe to stay in as well as leave our belongings in and left immediately having o book a hotel to stay in for our trip instead. We communicated our disappointment with management regarding not only the state of the property, the staff making us uncomfortable, as well as the safety/security issues. Their only resolution was to send the same staff out to clean the property after we discussed how uncomfortable they made us feel when we arrived. They also all but short of called us liars and told us the lock to the front door worked fine. I am accustomed to this style of lock and we tried a dozen times to get the door to lock & it would not. I typically don’t leave negative reviews… however I would hate to see someone else be deceived by this inaccurate listing and spend their hard earned money on a poorly maintained property like we had. We had intended to take a much needed vacation that instead turned into a stress inducing nightmare. Spend the money on a motel and spend less to receive the same experience. You can pay less for a nice reliable hotel room for less than this property is being booked for.

2.5

Oct 2021

Great spot for our party of 5, our 3 year old was entertained with the water, the stairs and playing in the yard! My husband was able to fish the whole time, we saw many fish but not much biting. Grill was exceptionally clean, although we didn't use it. Listing stated firewood wasn't provided, but of course we forgot that! We all enjoyed our stay and plan to return again!

0.5

Oct 2021

The moment we walked into this cabin we were hit with a strong mold & animal smell. Our eyes were itchy almost immediately. We turned on the HVAC to try and refresh the air but after 30 mins it only made it worse. We were not able to stay inside the cabin at all. We called vacasa and they tried to help us find a new place. We enedup having to find a hotel for our stay as there is no way it would be safe to stay in this cabin. I have no idea how it is getting all these high reviews.

2.0

Sep 2021

Love river, love spa, love location.

2.5

Sep 2021

The cabin was nice and enough space for the 2 of us. We sat under the pavillion listened to the river and just relaxed. The hot tub was nice also. We would live to visit there again! The cabin is close to everything, plenty of day trips and eating out at different restaurants was nice. All in all this was a good trip. Thank you!

2.5

Sep 2021

Peaceful. Close to food and shopping.

2.0

Sep 2021

The setting is second to none!

2.5

Aug 2021

Close enough to town but felt like an escape. The hot tub, grill, pavilion and fire place as well as the river were all well used amenities. Family had a great time, would definitely book here again.

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Swain County?

The average price for a rental in Swain County is $263 per night. This rental is $31 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this cottage?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC?

We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.

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Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

Cottage in Swain County

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Swain County

Nearby attractions

Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC

Cottage in Swain County

Reasons to book

About this cottage rental

Amenities

Map of Swain County

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Swain County?

Is parking included with this cottage?

Is there a pool at this cottage?

Is Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Cottage on the Tuckasegee River with firepit, picnic area, hot tub, & AC?

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