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Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire cabin
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Kitchen
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor space
- Mountain view
Explore the area

Sylva, NC
- Tuckasegee RiverPlace, Tuckasegee River8 min drive
- Southwestern Community CollegePlace, Southwestern Community College10 min drive
- Western Carolina UniversityPlace, Western Carolina University16 min drive
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About the area
Sylva
A stay at this cabin places you in the heart of Sylva, a 1-minute drive from Nantahala National Forest and 8 minutes from Oaks Gallery. .This cabin is 18 mi (29 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 7.7 mi (12.5 km) from Western Carolina University.
What's nearby
- Tuckasegee River - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
- Southwestern Community College - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
- Western Carolina University - 16 min drive - 8.1 km
- Harris Regional Hospital - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 36.7 km
Getting around
- Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 63 min drive
Restaurants
- Courtyard Dining Hall - 15 min drive
- Starbucks - 13 min drive
- Cook Out - 13 min drive
- Dalaya - 11 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage
---Your Mountain Retreat Awaits—Peaceful, Scenic, and Close to Everything!
Welcome to Crystalsnest, a warm and inviting 2BR/1BA private apartment nestled beneath our stunning Jim Barna log cabin in the heart of the Smokies. Set on 2 peaceful acres with a panoramic mountain view, this cozy retreat is perfect for families, weekenders, WCU visitors, or anyone craving a little mountain magic.
---Sleeps up to 5 comfortably
King bedroom.
Queen bedroom.
Pull-out sofa in spacious living room.
---Your Own Private Deck with Epic Views
Step out onto your exclusive guest deck for morning coffee with the clouds nestled in the valley, or grill dinner at sunset as the sky turns lavender and gold. You’ll have your own BBQ, dining table, fire pit, and open space to relax—it’s all yours.
---Fully Stocked Kitchen + Dining for 8
The kitchen is ready for family meals or lazy breakfasts: full-size fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee + Keurig, cookware, glassware, and more. The handcrafted cherry table seats 8, plus bar seating for two.
---Game Night or Movie Night? You Choose.
Wind down with board games (Scrabble, Battleship, Uno, and more) or enjoy hundreds of channels—including HBO and streaming—on the large LED smart TV. There’s also a Blu-ray player and retro Nintendo GameCube for old-school fun.
---Extras You’ll Love
Fast, reliable Starlink WiFi
Plush towels & linens
Peaceful, quiet neighborhood
Massage discounts available from the owner (licensed therapist!)
Impeccably clean, fully furnished, thoughtfully stocked
---Perfect Base for Exploring Western NC
5 min → Charming downtown Dillsboro
8 min → Historic Sylva
12 min → Western Carolina University
20 min → Cherokee / Harrah’s Casino
20 min → Waynesville
30 min → Maggie Valley Skiing
45 min → Asheville
Easy access to hiking, rafting, tubing, ziplines & all the mountain adventure you can handle.
---Booking Details
2-night minimum through September
3-night minimum in October (leaf season)
Game weekends & holidays book fast—secure your dates early
One-time cleaning fee: $75
Welcome to Crystalsnest, a warm and inviting 2BR/1BA private apartment nestled beneath our stunning Jim Barna log cabin in the heart of the Smokies. Set on 2 peaceful acres with a panoramic mountain view, this cozy retreat is perfect for families, weekenders, WCU visitors, or anyone craving a little mountain magic.
---Sleeps up to 5 comfortably
King bedroom.
Queen bedroom.
Pull-out sofa in spacious living room.
---Your Own Private Deck with Epic Views
Step out onto your exclusive guest deck for morning coffee with the clouds nestled in the valley, or grill dinner at sunset as the sky turns lavender and gold. You’ll have your own BBQ, dining table, fire pit, and open space to relax—it’s all yours.
---Fully Stocked Kitchen + Dining for 8
The kitchen is ready for family meals or lazy breakfasts: full-size fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee + Keurig, cookware, glassware, and more. The handcrafted cherry table seats 8, plus bar seating for two.
---Game Night or Movie Night? You Choose.
Wind down with board games (Scrabble, Battleship, Uno, and more) or enjoy hundreds of channels—including HBO and streaming—on the large LED smart TV. There’s also a Blu-ray player and retro Nintendo GameCube for old-school fun.
---Extras You’ll Love
Fast, reliable Starlink WiFi
Plush towels & linens
Peaceful, quiet neighborhood
Massage discounts available from the owner (licensed therapist!)
Impeccably clean, fully furnished, thoughtfully stocked
---Perfect Base for Exploring Western NC
5 min → Charming downtown Dillsboro
8 min → Historic Sylva
12 min → Western Carolina University
20 min → Cherokee / Harrah’s Casino
20 min → Waynesville
30 min → Maggie Valley Skiing
45 min → Asheville
Easy access to hiking, rafting, tubing, ziplines & all the mountain adventure you can handle.
---Booking Details
2-night minimum through September
3-night minimum in October (leaf season)
Game weekends & holidays book fast—secure your dates early
One-time cleaning fee: $75
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Ski
- Close to skiing
- Ski lift privileges
- Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
- Massage
Internet
- Available in the cabin: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchenette
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Video games
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundromat nearby
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Outside smoking is fine.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- In the city centre
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
- Billiards/pool table
- Optional golf privileges
- Ski lift privileges
- Snow sports gear
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Rafting nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Great for families!
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: As long as it cleared with the owners.
Long-term renters welcome
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property