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Dog-friendly house w/ gorgeous mountain views, deck & hot tub

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Gold City Gem Mine
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwestern Community College
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this vacation home is in the mountains, within a 10-minute drive of Tuckasegee River and Gold City Gem Mine. .This vacation home is 18.8 mi (30.3 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest.
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What's nearby

  • Gold City Gem Mine - 12 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Western Carolina University - 18 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mabel's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Which Wich? - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Dog-friendly house w/ gorgeous mountain views, deck & hot tub

Wild Bird View

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This dog-friendly home can be your elegant North Carolina escape! The views of the mountains are unparalleled; a dramatic wall of windows spans the house's two levels and allows natural light to flood in while you gaze at the view. The living room features high ceilings, comfortable furniture, a wood-burning fireplace, and access to the large front deck. Soak in the hot tub after a long day of hiking or walk down a short trail through the woods to a small stream.

What’s nearby:
The home has a convenient location with easy highway access and close proximity to local shopping and restaurants in nearby towns like Dillsboro and Sylva. There is also an abundance of opportunities for hiking, biking, rafting, and other outdoor exploration.

Updated Driveway: Guests will now enjoy a freshly paved private driveway, offering smooth and easy access all the way to the home. While past reviews may have mentioned a bumpy or uneven surface, there have been significant improvements to ensure a comfortable arrival experience. Please note: 4WD or traction is still recommended during winter months due to potential snow and ice conditions.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
One dog is welcome
Firewood not provided
The fireplace is available from October to March only
Free unlimited long distance
Limited cell service and GPS
The home is not motorcycle accessible
Maximum parking spaces: 3
You

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.
This rental is located on floor 2.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,767 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Pet friendly House w/ Gorgeous Mountain Views Deck hot Tub!

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Dog-friendly house w/ gorgeous mountain views, deck & hot tub Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim H., Greenville SC

Liked: Cleanliness
All amenities and decor were very good. Only issue was that the fireplace was not available due to awaiting maintenance.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maker F.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful house, beautiful view

Fantastic location, the road up was mostly gravel but little trouble to negotiate with all-wheel drive vehicle. The view was worth the drive! Very comfortable, relaxing accommodations. Great place to sit and enjoy the outdoors. Home is within a few minutes of Dillsboro, Sylva, and within 20 minutes of Waynesville. Stop in at Barber Orchard on your way and pick up some apples, have a cup of coffee and an apple fritter! We had a great visit to the area and will return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view

Loved out stay - stunning view! Coming up the driveway was a little rough - but worth it to enjoy the view :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay at Wildbird

Everything was wonderful. The views were amazing and being able to stay with my whole family in one peaceful place. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to stay in Sylva.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing mountain views

Home was clean. comfortable bed. Kitchen had everything we could need. When you first walk in the view of the mountains is breathtaking. My wife thought it was a little creepy that there was no blinds in the main bathroom.you should seriously do something with the road. We had a truck and we had to had to use 4wheel drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family long weekend

Great views Kitchen had everything we needed We had a amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Mountain View From Nice Home

Our family enjoyed the Mountain View and the well appointed and comfortable home. There was hiking on the property and the hot tub was a plus! The drive up the mountain to the house was an adventure as well. We recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

We stayed at the cabin for our early 19th anniversary. I must say the cabin was very clean and cozy. The views were spectacular! Driveway was a little intimidating at first but after a few times it was no problem :) It rained most of the time we were there but we made the best out of it with movies, and card games and cooking in overall a very relaxing time! We hope to rent again maybe in the fall, I can just imagine the view with the fall foliage..
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Patricia C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

DO NOT Book for WiFi and Jacuzzi

The views were spectacular with the mountains looking different from day to day. The space was set up nice and the nature trail to the creek was beautiful. The 2 filters which I set for my trip included having WiFi, since I was taking online classes and a jacuzzi, since I would be doing daily yoga practice. Upon arrival for my 7 night stay, neither of these worked. I tried calling Vacasa with no response until day 3. They did not offer to have someone come out to fix the WiFi and it never worked the entire 7 days and they had nothing to say about the jacuzzi. Being that I was staying 7 days M-M they had plenty of opportunity to have someone come fix it but they did not send anyone. Although day 4 they called and stated they would give me a $25 per day credit for loss of amenities, which I still have yet to see. They did credit me $85 which if it was for the amenities for the 7 days should have been $175, but maybe that is why Vacasa has you sign a contract prior to arrival stating they won’t refund money due to amenities, because their intent is not to refund or fix anything. I tried to fill up the jacuzzi with the hose to the side of the patio but it was quite obvious that their is a leak in the jacuzzi, it all leaked out the bottom overnight. I read the other reviews which stated, the jacuzzi was not filled on their arrival as well, so 2 days prior to my check in day I sent an email requesting they ensure it was filled, but received no response and obviously they did not check it. Furthermore, be careful with the drive way, some areas are caving in. I would recommend a 4x4 Jeep to get up. I had a truck but my long bed made it a bit scary trying to turn it around to get back up the drive. Vacasa has poor customer service and zero response so I wouldn’t book anything from them again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness

I never got to stay at this property

Because there was a wasps nest in the home the agent gave us a comparable property which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Warner M.

Hot tub issues

Great house. If you select it based on the hot tub, contact in advance to make sure it’s full and working. First night it was half full and cloudy, second night it never got warm enough after being refilled. Was told we’d see a credit but have yet to. Disappointing as the rest of the property is outstanding but the availability of the hot tub was a deciding factor in choosing it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

6/10 Okay

Mike M., Pensacola

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointment

Location of the property was wonderful when I when arriving it appeared to be slightly unkept outside. When preparing dinner found dirty dishes in the cabinet with dried on food. The linens in master bedroom had seen their better days. There was not enough garbage bags or dishwashing detergent for 16 days. The upstairs shower curtain was very old and unclean. There was odors of sewage coming up through the master bedroom drain In the shower. Cobwebs under the furniture visible from the living room and dining room. The cabin needed a overall deep cleaning. On a positive side we had an issue with the hot tub management showed up immediately and solved the problem.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Larry D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Kinda dirty but nice.

The driveway to the house was narrow and a little rough but the view when you got there was fabulous. We were disappointed in the quality of housekeeping (carpets, hard surface floors, etc.) but the house was very well furnished including the kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H., Baton Rouge, Louisiana (United States)

Liked: Cleanliness

Sylva

We really enjoyed our stay at Wild Bird View. The location was great for hiking / waterfalls / small towns.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This home worked perfectly for the four of us. Well appointed, flexible space, beautiful views. It was just what we needed to escape.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful mountain home

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this mountain home. Breath taking views and peaceful week with family.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

4/10 Poor

Camille D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Potential unmatched

The house needs some updates such carpet and the couch on the TV room but no big deal. The house location and the house itself ara beautiful but what really disappointed us was the cleaning of the house, specially after driving 13 hours . The master shower was dirty the kind of dirty that needed a good scrub , orange grime, fans were dusty, bed frames dusty. Dust bunnies on corners , the coffee pot had coffee residue still the hot tub was dirty as well . We took pictures and documented everything. We called the management and they told us they would get back to us in one hour nevertheless 3 hours later at 9 pm someone call asking us if we wanted a cleaning crew to come that night ? By then we were exhausted, we had already come back from buying groceries and started to clean otherwise we would not have been able to spend the night or shower . The house is beautiful, the views a amazing but whoever is cleaning that house is doing a disservice to the property. We'll not stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clay H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Beautiful view very secluded and huge place! Totally recommend this place. I will say as other comments have mentioned the driveway. We had a small 2wd car in our party get stuck because she got nervous and took her foot off the gas. You just gotta maintain momentum and you’ll make it. 10 mins to dillsboro, 20 to Cherokee. Only thing to mention is trash is picked up once a week (Wednesday) we checked in on a Monday and cans were already full from previous guests…
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay with beautiful views!

This property was wonderful! We spent a ton of time on the deck with the beautiful view. It was great for three couples!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation

Great relaxing vacation
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Kim J.

Great View but needs work

We loved the view... The carpets need cleaning really bad, we had a severe wasp issue. The online showed Queens in both upstairs bedrooms and a single also which was removed so we had our nephew on a blow up mattress we had to buy. They did reach out about treating the wasps right away but the big company would not be over till ???They did ask to relocate us due to the wasps i. the house but we were the parents of the Bride up for a wedding g and had too much to deal with already to make time to relocate also. The outside chairs are broken, and the back deck needs pressure washing. The walk to the stream is amazing and a wonderful touch to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very private much needed get-away

This is the second time we’ve stay here. It’s super private with beautiful views. The house is great. Feels like home! The only thing I didn’t care for was the 4pm check-in and the 10am check-out. Felt rushed to get out on the last day. Overall great place but I’ll rethink another stay with the costs and feeling jipped on time.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shalana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This house is definitely off the beaten path...exactly what we all needed! Everything was just as advertised. We will recommend to anyone looking to get AWAY & we’d stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020