Great cozy cabin. The hosts were responsive and provided great recommendations for food in the area. 5 stars all the way!

Excellent property. Clean, cute, well appointed. We spent two nights, had come for a wedding, and love the place! We will be back!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hot Cocoa cabin. Priced very fairly, the cabin is up-to-date and very spacious for two people. It's centrally located between Cherokee, Bryson City, and Dillsboro. It is situated midway up a mountain, but if you have an SUV or truck, you'll have no issue getting up and down. GPS got us there no problem, but the abundance of signs leading up the mountain provided additional assistance. Unfortunately, it rained every day we were there so we didn't get to utilize the firepit like we wanted. We still were able to chill outside on the very large covered patio. As we were leaving out Sunday, we got what we came for; the immaculate view! If you're lucky enough to get good weather during your stay, we highly suggest taking in the sunrise each morning. We wish we were able to do more of that during our stay but happy we got one morning to enjoy it. Bryson City was fun but seemed more touristy, so we highly suggest visiting Dillsboro, specifically stopping for breakfast at Lucy in the Rye. Save room though, as you'll want to walk east and enjoy beer at Lazy Hiker, Balsam Falls, and Innovation Brewing (favorite spot) before hitting Cherokee Casino in the evening. Charles was very communicative and made us feel welcome. (When we were out at the casino one night, storms knocked the power out and he sent someone up with candles just in case power wasn't back on by the time we got back!) Can't wait til we can get away again! We'll be back soon!

This is the perfect place for a couple wanting to get away for a weekend. We've done it twice now, in back-to-back years, and plan to keep going as often as time allots. The house is very accessible and is a breeze to get to relative to other mountain homes. Just stay on the throttle and you'll trudge right up the mountain, no issues. Google Maps essentially leads you right to it, but signage all the way up the mountain is very clear. There's never any complaints about the cleanliness or hospitality that the hosts provide. They make sure everything is in tip-top condition before arrival. Communication is very clear, access is easy; you can tell they care and put a lot of time into this. For having an neighboring house, it feels so private. Our favorite part during our stays has been chilling on the fully-covered patio, taking in the view of the mountain range in the background. There's a fire pit and grill that we have enjoyed a time or two as well. Plenty of things to do within a 15min radius either way you go. We typically hit the casino in the evening, but during the day, we jump over to Sylva to enjoy good food and brewery's. Haywood Smokehouse is a must-try for BBQ. Lucy in the Rye is a nice spot for a brunch. Innovation Brewing is a cool vibe with a pizza spot attached to it. Looking forward to our next trip out. Thanks so much!

Overall great place to stay!

We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very welcoming and had a nice view off the front porch.

The place is wonderful! I would definitely stay there again.

This property is absolutely amazing. The views are awesome. The house was exceptionally clean. I would definitely stay here again.

Great views especially for the sunrise in the morning. close to everything we wanted to go to. We will be staying there again

Very cozy. Almost new build. Only a few additions desired, preferred but not for everyone. A small table in front of , couch, a foot stool for chair, a thermometer on porch post that can be seen from inside. Maybe a step out handle next to shower and longer curtin hooks to keep floors dry. Overall a great vacation cabin !!

The cabin was perfect! Perfectly clean and organized! It was decorated for Christmas with lights outside and all and that just set the mood!! Highly recommend!

Great little cabin! Clean and well stocked with amenities. Driveway is not paved but didn’t need to use my 4WD on the way up. Far enough away from other rentals to give privacy. Dog friendly. Pups had a great time. My only complaint would be the water pressure in the shower. As a woman with hair past her shoulders, it was nearly impossible to get the conditioner out of my hair. While I understand that sometimes rentals turn down the pressure to avoid excessive water usage, I had to take longer showers because the pressure was not adequate. Kind of a catch 22. This is not something that would make me not come back to this rental, at all, but could be improved. Otherwise, 5 star for sure!

Nothing but 5 stars for the cabin. Solid yellow pine walls and cathedral ceilings throughout, wood grain floors, cypress trim in bathroom, and solid hickory cabinet doors and frames - all give a bright appearance in this small cabin. The grounds and views are also really good. It was clean. The only issue was the road leading to the cabin. It was single lane, steep, rocky, and fully of ruts and areas where tires in other vehicles “spun out.” We made it up the first steep incline on the fourth attempt, and then only after backing far down the hill and “gunning it.” The drive way of the cabin was far too steep, so we parked about 50 yards downhill. Fortunately, our daughter at WCU in nearby Cullowhee drives an AWD vehicle, and was able to get us to the Homecoming festivities and return us Saturday. Again, the cabin was a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️, but the road was a ⭐️ or at most a ⭐️⭐️.

Wonderful cabin and experience at Hot Cocoa! Just me, the hubs and our dog Gracie. Enjoyed art fair in Dilsboro, golf at Laurel Ridge and Maggie Valley, and day trip into Cherokee. Close to so many things to do and relaxing just sitting on the front porch! Thanks Chuck and Sandy 😊

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was so nice as always. The view was gorgeous. And the cabin is decorated so cute.

This cabin was very clean, nicely decorated and well stocked with kitchen items. The deck, fire pit, and unique water fountain are fun features. The cabin is both cozy and comfortable. The location is close to several smaller and larger towns for easy site seeing, dining and shopping.

Great cozy cabin. Close enough to everything but far enough to feel isolated. Bed was comfy and we loved being able to be bring our dogs. Property was clean and well stocked. Communication was great! We’ll be back!

The Hot Cocoa cabin is super cute and comfortable! Everything is brand new and the cabin was well stocked with anything you might need. It’s a great central location for going to the casino, Bryson City, Silva, Nantahala. Just be aware the road to it and the driveway up are all dirt and gravel, but they are working on getting it smoothed out and paved. We enjoyed watching the rain and fog roll in from the front porch.

Great cozy cabin. Close enough to everything but far enough to feel isolated. Bed was comfy and we loved being able to be bring our dogs. Property was clean and well stocked. Communication was great! We’ll be back!

Would come again!

Perfect size for a romantic getaway, beautiful views, quiet, and seclusion! It has a very large porch with furniture, a fire pit, and there was always a little breeze blowing while we were there. Everything was new and still had that new wood smell. The owner was easy to communicate with and very helpful! Highly recommend, and we will be staying in one of their properties in the future!

Clean, comfortable, and exactly as pictured.

What a wonderful weekend getaway. The cabin is beautiful, spacious, and perfect for 2 people. Close enough to shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores to be convenient, but secluded from the busyness of everyday life. Easy to rent; easy to access via google maps, and the owners were responsive to questions regarding the trip. We have absolutely no complaints about any aspect of this weekend trip from start to finish. Thank you, Charles.

Very well maintained and beautiful little cabin. Close enough to do all the usual tourist activities, but far away enough be very quiet and peaceful. Couldn't have had a better experience. We will visit again!

Absolutely fabulous property would stay again.

What a wonderful weekend getaway. The cabin is beautiful, spacious, and perfect for 2 people. Close enough to shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores to be convenient, but secluded from the busyness of everyday life. Easy to rent; easy to access via google maps, and the owners were responsive to questions regarding the trip. We have absolutely no complaints about any aspect of this weekend trip from start to finish. Thank you, Charles.

Only 8 months old (1st rental was 1st week in Nov '22). This is the newest of 6 cabins that Chuck & Sandy Winchester own in the Cherokee Bluff development. Despite being just above the Great Smoky Mountain Parkway, we really didn't hear traffic noises at all. It's obvious they are experienced and very thorough in providing EVERYTHING prospective renters would need. As experienced VRBO renters ourselves, you really couldn't ask for a better place to stay in the area.

The cabin was very clean with wonderful kitchen supplies--everything you could want for making almost any meal. Very quiet, great bed and bedding.

We really enjoyed our stay at Hot Cocoa! The little cabin was perfect for us. We really enjoyed the front porch and fire ring beside the cabin. It's close enough to Cherokee and Bryson that you can get there fairly quick yet it is away from everything. We truly hated our stay was over and hope to return soon.

Loved the cabin and the location. Everything was awesome and the cabin was cozy and equipped with everything you need. We will be back to stay again.

Everything about our stay was amazing. The cabin is Beautiful, quiet, and location is perfect. When our code didnt work when we first arrived they where very quick to answer and correct the problem. We will definitely be staying again.

Very relaxing stay. Cabin is very comfortable with nice surroundings. You’re nestled in the woods. Dillsboro and Sylvia have a huge selection of great restaurants for their tiny size. Endless number of trails, creeks and rivers to keep active.