This Tuckasegee River/hand crafted LOG HOME, is centrally located and convenient to all Western North Carolina and Tennessee area attractions: Harrah's Casino (3 min) Gamble, Concerts, Resturants, Nightlife The Great Smoky Mountain National Park/Blue Ridge (3 min) Parkway/Appalachian Trail (15 min), Bryson City & Great Smoky Mountain Railroad-(15 min), Cherokee Shops, Culture, History (3 min) Golf , Sequoia (3 min), Whittier (3 min), Waynesville (30 min) Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, Tenn.-(45 min thru 441 parkway), Asheville, NC., Airport, (50) Downtown shopping & The Biltmore Estate, (55 min) Unique to this vacation rental is its convenient and private put-in and/or take-out river accessibility. Set your tubes/ Kayaks/ Canoes, and enjoy easy swimming and fishing fun accessibility. Our play ground/yard is large, private and pet & family friendly. Enjoy the nesting Bald Eagles, the tranquil sounds of a flowing river and the peaceful cool nights by a large roaring fire-pit. Relax on your own PRIVATE RIVER BANK in a private Spa Hot tub or lounge in a garden of herbs while watching an awesome magical sunset. The architectural 'Native Accents' and exquisite 'Lodge Style' custom decor, makes this home worthy of publication. The Log home features 2,000 sq feet of living space with hand laid native slate flooring throughout, a chef’s kitchen, aged-200 year old white pine logs, two soaring field stone fireplaces (wood provided), and custom high vaulted A-framed ceilings with drapery-free windows which overlook a 180 degree unobstructed view. All amenities are provided along with a full 24 hour Caretaker/Personal Concierge Staff. Special event planning, large group or single Meal Catering, Babysitting, Pet walking &/or care, Laundry/Maid and/or Daily-turn-down-services, are all available upon request. All requests welcomed, advance notice is appreciated. An ideal destination for an elegant romantic getaway or an outrageous family retreat. Surrounded by 5 National Parks: The Great Smoky Mountain-(5 min), Nantahala Forest, Gorge & Tsali Biking Trail-(25 min), Blue Ridge Parkway-(5 min), Deep Creek (15 min), Appalachian Trail/Foothills-(50 min), Fontana Lake & Dam-(30 min), Joyce Kilmer Forest-(45 min). Opened as an All Season Vacation Cabin Rental, this homes entrance driveway is on a State maintained road. Ice/Snow?, no problem. It is easily accessible for cars, and trailers . No snow tires are needed. Keywords: Executive lodging, Luxury Log home rentals, Log Cabin, Cottages, Cabin Rentals, Vacation lodging, Great Smokey Mountains of North Carolina, Holiday, Tuckasegee River, River front lodging, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Fly Fishing, NOC center, Deep Creek, Mountain view, Fireplaces, pet friendly, family/Kid friendly, Casino, Golf, Smoky Mountain Rail Road, Train, Smokey Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Tsali Mountain Biking, Yoga, Spa, Zen, Hiking, Swimming, White Water Rafting, Rafting, Kayaking, Tubing, Whittier, Cherokee, Native American, Indian, Blueberry picking, Cataloochee horse back riding, Skiing, Snow, Sledding, Bryson City, Western Carolina University, Romantic hideaway, Gatlinburg Tn, Western North Carolina, Polar Express, Thomas the Train, Asheville, Biltmore Estate, Coffee House, Nantahala River, Gambling, Skiing, Snow Skiing, Grove Park Inn *************************** We are very Pet friendly! WE Love and protect Pet/Kids. A $30 charge per pet is required/ 2 pet limit. (negotiable only with owners approval)Very Strong PET restrictions are in place at our Cabin to protect the safety of the Pet and of Our beautiful Home from the damage of stressed and left alone Pets. All Pets must be accompanied by their owners at ALL times and never left in Cabin unattended (unless Crated).Guests choosing to Crate and travel, can not leave Pets longer then 5 hours unattended. A Pet caregiver can be arranged thru our staff.If no Crate is available, A Dog/baby sitter must be arranged with Caretaker onsite to watch, walk and/or attend to your Crated or uncrated Pet while away from cabin for an extended period of time. ------------------------------------------------