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Charming Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River in Cherokee NC!

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1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Oconaluftee Islands Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪6 min drive‬

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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. 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. 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.
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, 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%.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the overall property condition at this cabin. During your stay, you'll be close to Harrahs Cherokee Casino. The cabin includes amenities such as a kitchen and a balcony.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, balcony and living room
  • 7 minutes by car from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 12 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Charming Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River in Cherokee NC! offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cherokee cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

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 and check-out are 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No garbage is to be left inside or outside of the property upon departure. You will loose your deposits. Instructions are on refrigerator.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin On The Oconaluftee River

Charming Romantic Waterfront Cabin Oconaluftee River House

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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. 175 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 199 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great . Had a very relaxing time !!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcia Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was super cute and right on the river. Everything was clean and comfortable. Day checked in with us often, to make sure we were doing well. The only downsides was there is no couch in the cabin and the driveway is super steep. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Although the directions were a little confusing, the host reached out to us before it was an issue and was very helpful. The only thing that would have made the stay better would be an easier way to walk down to the dock. Overall, even with the confusing directions and difficulty getting down to the dock I would recommend it to others and I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mississippi Dave M.

Liked: Cleanliness
I really loved my stay at the “Love Nest”. Everything was extremely clean and for me it was all about the relaxing view of the water from the porch. When I was there I spent the majority of my time sitting on that porch staring out at the river. The porch overlooks the calmer part of the water so it looks a bit like a lake more than a section of river with rapids. The serenity of sitting out there among the trees and water is definitely the selling point of this place. The cabin has a lot of positives! It is a really cool property with a lot of personality. For me it everything was perfectly fine, but my wife has some back issues and a simple thing like a recliner or some kind of comfortable seating option in the room would have really gone a long way and been a game changer for her. There are only hard wood chairs to sit in or the bed. And unfortunately the bed was just a bit too soft for her as well as she needs a firmer mattress w her issues. A few little upgrades in those categories would definitely be big. I would say this property would be best suited for a young couple who are active or for one person who isn’t as worried about a bad back ;o) Aside from that I really enjoyed my time. and I had such a restful/relaxing feeling there which is exactly what I was hoping for! I hope to come back again in the future!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an adorable place and loved the water and dock.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes the river was very peaceful and beautiful. No bugs bothering us. The home is comfy and cozy and we found it to be a new get away. So thankful I spotted it on VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin is very clean, private and peaceful. Location is just a few minutes from everything you need and the host day was very pleasant. We were already planning another stay before we left. Place is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Austin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin! Very nice place, host was very nice and checked in to make sure everything was ok. We also enjoyed the riverfront and the dock
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to have a quiet getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall everything was charming. Our host made sure we were happy and ok. We had everything we needed for a comfortable, peaceful, relaxing stay. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location close to anything you could want or need. I highly recommend this place. Secluded but within mins of town. The water was crystal clear. The place itself spotless and perfect for a couple getting away. If you’re going to Cherokee don’t pass up on this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

terry w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is fabulous for a couples getaway! Every furnishing was perfect. Spotlessly clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cabin with a great view from the balcony
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quaint waterfront studio cabin. Everything you need is there. Comfortable beds and storage. Perfect for two. Our hostess was awesome and very attentive. 5 min from cherokee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay in the cabin and we will be back. It's the perfect place to unplug, relax and leave the rest of the world behind. Day is wonderful and very easy to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy to check in and great communication from the host. We didn’t want to leave and have already been talking about coming back. Beautiful cabin overlooking river. Well maintained and clean. Day had the cabin well stocked and checked in occasionally. Maybe we’ll have better luck fishing next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We used this as a home base for slow mornings on the patio and hiking in GSMNP. It was about a 15 minute drive to the entrance of the park. We appreciated the quiet area. Day was super easy to communicate with and was super flexible. No complaints from us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lil hideaway!

Very cute lil place, tucked away in a great location! Loved the lake view from the deck. Enjoyed bird watching, ( bring your binoculars!)Hubbie and I brought our own Umbrella and stand with a couple chairs to fish on deck. We got a few nibbles that’s about it. Kitchen is very small with no oven BUT doable and nice grill outside. Definitely made for a couples getaway my husband and I LOVED IT! Miss Day was an awesome host! We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend

We enjoyed a quiet, peaceful 3 night stay and hope to stay again in the future! The cabin is exactly as advertised and it felt as if we were up in a tree house! Sitting out on the porch area was our favorite. The view of the river is so relaxing. We were fortunate enough to see 2 bald eagles flying over the water! Hubby enjoyed fishing from the dock and caught a couple of nice trout.This is the perfect getaway for a couple! It’s clean, cozy and has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur P.

Liked: Cleanliness

cozy, peaceful, warm

a lovely little spot!! an amazing location, and the balcony/bar outside is so nice for it! fantastic place for visiting the smokies
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Collins W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain get away

The cabin was great, just the right size and the view was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025