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Elk Ridge - cherokee casino GSMNP, Elk Ridge - cherokee casino GSMNP
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 4 0.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Whittier, NC
- Sequoyah National Golf Club9 min drive
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad10 min drive
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino11 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
About this property
Elk Ridge - cherokee casino GSMNP, Elk Ridge - cherokee casino GSMNP
🍁 The weather is cool and blue skies on most days! Perfect time for a visit.
Completely remodeled 2/2. Our cabin has a beautiful modern design with vaulted ceilings, lots of windows and rustic mountain charm. Very private yet close to everything. It sits on a mountain ridge in the trees with relaxing mountain views!
Our cabin is located at the end of a paved road and although it sits up on a ridge you do not have to endure scary, winding dirt roads to get to it. 5 minutes drive to Cherokee, 10 minutes to Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad or the Famous Blue Ridge Parkway...30 minutes to the top of Clingman's dome in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or Maggie Valley to tube and ski at Cataloochee!!
Great romantic get away for two or bring the family for fun in the Smoky Mountain National Park just minutes away.
Enjoy all kinds of outdoor fun: whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, boating, waterfalls, ziplining, and horseback riding, wildlife viewing and photography, and scenic drives.
Also, small towns with art, crafts days, live music venues, brewing and great food. There are summer music concerts and festivals and quaint mountain towns all around the area. Our cabin has all the comforts of home while retaining that rural NC mountain charm.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Concert Hall is just minutes away making our cabin a great affordable stay while still trying your luck at this very popular resort attraction. Top name entertainers and musicians visiting all year!
With 2 queen beds this cabin is perfect for 2-4 people, but could accommodate a couple extra kids willing to sleep in the main living space on the inflatable mattress (you must let us know in advance if you are interested in this option so we can provide additional linens, the mattress, etc. There is a $12/pp/day fee over 4 people). With a full kitchen including dishwasher, you can save money and prepare your own meals or just relax and eat in nearby Cherokee or Bryson City. We have a BBQ and firepit on the property (you supply wood, charcoal, and food) and extra chairs for outdoor use, located in the ground level with the washer and dryer, all available for guests convenience. All consumable products are renters responsibility to bring. There will be a starter amount of paper products/soap for the first day or so. Ingles in Bryson City is where most people do their provisioning.
If you are in the area for the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad experience, it is about 15 minutes away. During the winter months, enjoy the Polar Express, family's show up in matching pajamas. You might also drive about 45 minutes to Maggie Valley to enjoy downhill snow skiing and tubing too.
During spring, summer, and fall, boating, fishing, waterskiing, kayaking, paddlboarding and tubing at nearby Fontana Lake, Deep Creek, the Oconoluftee River and the Little Tennessee River are favorite past times for our family. Boats can be rented at several nearby marinas including Alarka, and Prince Marinas.
Within a minute of the cabin is the beautiful Oconaluftee River with access points (See Lake Ela Recreation Access Area) for kayaking, tubing, fishing, or picnicking on its banks.
If festivals and shopping are your thing, there are lots of options all around in cute towns like Bryson City, Cherokee, Sylva, Dillsboro, Franklin, Waynesville, and a little further (1 hour) is Asheville!!
Our cabin is dog friendly with a $60 FEE/pet/ stay. Undeclared pets will result in loss of your security deposit. Please do not allow dogs on furniture or beds at any time and when unattended MUST be in a kennel or take them with you on leash, to explore the very pet friendly area.
Dogs must always be on a leash anywhere outside of the cabin. Please do not allow dogs to bark or be a nuisance to others in the area. Failure to follow these rules may result in the loss of the security deposit.
Additional cleaning services can be scheduled during your stay for an additional fee. Fee depends on what services you want, please communicate in the chat before or during your stay.
We pay for internet service, however; please keep in mind, we are in the mountains and there are frequent outages due to down trees, storms, etc. Frontier Communications will send a message when it is out & when it is restored. No refunds if internet service goes out during stay.
Check in:
Any time after 3:00 pm
Check-out:
Before you depart at the end of your stay, please send us a message letting us know when you plan to depart, so we can schedule our cleaners. This is especially helpful if you plan to leave earlier than the standard checkout time of 10 am. Please note that late checkout without prior approval to confirm availability that day will result in a $50 late fee for each half hour after 10 am. If late fee or damages or damages not paid within 3 days of departure the security deposit will be forfeited.
Often there is a new guest arriving on the day of your departure so late checkout can not be approved. Pre-approved late checkout is on a case by case basis and the charge is determined by the amount of time extended.
If our available dates don't work for your travel plans, inquire about our other VRBO properties.
All communication before, during and after your stay will be in the VRBO chat, we will monitor for updates and for questions during your stay as well.
Thank you
Surveillance devices disclosure: There is an outdoor camera that may record video and audio of the front steps and driveway.
Completely remodeled 2/2. Our cabin has a beautiful modern design with vaulted ceilings, lots of windows and rustic mountain charm. Very private yet close to everything. It sits on a mountain ridge in the trees with relaxing mountain views!
Our cabin is located at the end of a paved road and although it sits up on a ridge you do not have to endure scary, winding dirt roads to get to it. 5 minutes drive to Cherokee, 10 minutes to Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad or the Famous Blue Ridge Parkway...30 minutes to the top of Clingman's dome in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or Maggie Valley to tube and ski at Cataloochee!!
Great romantic get away for two or bring the family for fun in the Smoky Mountain National Park just minutes away.
Enjoy all kinds of outdoor fun: whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, boating, waterfalls, ziplining, and horseback riding, wildlife viewing and photography, and scenic drives.
Also, small towns with art, crafts days, live music venues, brewing and great food. There are summer music concerts and festivals and quaint mountain towns all around the area. Our cabin has all the comforts of home while retaining that rural NC mountain charm.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Concert Hall is just minutes away making our cabin a great affordable stay while still trying your luck at this very popular resort attraction. Top name entertainers and musicians visiting all year!
With 2 queen beds this cabin is perfect for 2-4 people, but could accommodate a couple extra kids willing to sleep in the main living space on the inflatable mattress (you must let us know in advance if you are interested in this option so we can provide additional linens, the mattress, etc. There is a $12/pp/day fee over 4 people). With a full kitchen including dishwasher, you can save money and prepare your own meals or just relax and eat in nearby Cherokee or Bryson City. We have a BBQ and firepit on the property (you supply wood, charcoal, and food) and extra chairs for outdoor use, located in the ground level with the washer and dryer, all available for guests convenience. All consumable products are renters responsibility to bring. There will be a starter amount of paper products/soap for the first day or so. Ingles in Bryson City is where most people do their provisioning.
If you are in the area for the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad experience, it is about 15 minutes away. During the winter months, enjoy the Polar Express, family's show up in matching pajamas. You might also drive about 45 minutes to Maggie Valley to enjoy downhill snow skiing and tubing too.
During spring, summer, and fall, boating, fishing, waterskiing, kayaking, paddlboarding and tubing at nearby Fontana Lake, Deep Creek, the Oconoluftee River and the Little Tennessee River are favorite past times for our family. Boats can be rented at several nearby marinas including Alarka, and Prince Marinas.
Within a minute of the cabin is the beautiful Oconaluftee River with access points (See Lake Ela Recreation Access Area) for kayaking, tubing, fishing, or picnicking on its banks.
If festivals and shopping are your thing, there are lots of options all around in cute towns like Bryson City, Cherokee, Sylva, Dillsboro, Franklin, Waynesville, and a little further (1 hour) is Asheville!!
Our cabin is dog friendly with a $60 FEE/pet/ stay. Undeclared pets will result in loss of your security deposit. Please do not allow dogs on furniture or beds at any time and when unattended MUST be in a kennel or take them with you on leash, to explore the very pet friendly area.
Dogs must always be on a leash anywhere outside of the cabin. Please do not allow dogs to bark or be a nuisance to others in the area. Failure to follow these rules may result in the loss of the security deposit.
Additional cleaning services can be scheduled during your stay for an additional fee. Fee depends on what services you want, please communicate in the chat before or during your stay.
We pay for internet service, however; please keep in mind, we are in the mountains and there are frequent outages due to down trees, storms, etc. Frontier Communications will send a message when it is out & when it is restored. No refunds if internet service goes out during stay.
Check in:
Any time after 3:00 pm
Check-out:
Before you depart at the end of your stay, please send us a message letting us know when you plan to depart, so we can schedule our cleaners. This is especially helpful if you plan to leave earlier than the standard checkout time of 10 am. Please note that late checkout without prior approval to confirm availability that day will result in a $50 late fee for each half hour after 10 am. If late fee or damages or damages not paid within 3 days of departure the security deposit will be forfeited.
Often there is a new guest arriving on the day of your departure so late checkout can not be approved. Pre-approved late checkout is on a case by case basis and the charge is determined by the amount of time extended.
If our available dates don't work for your travel plans, inquire about our other VRBO properties.
All communication before, during and after your stay will be in the VRBO chat, we will monitor for updates and for questions during your stay as well.
Thank you
Surveillance devices disclosure: There is an outdoor camera that may record video and audio of the front steps and driveway.
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Amenities
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Please keep pets off the furniture.
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Whittier
Whittier is home to this cabin. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
Whittier, NC
What's nearby
- Sequoyah National Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
- Smoky Mountain Country Club - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
- Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond - 16 min drive - 9.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - 11 min drive
- Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - 11 min drive
- SoundBytes - 12 min drive
- Bryson City Brewing - 10 min drive
- Osaka Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
30 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee H.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Cabin
Lee H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Connor B.
21 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Connor B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard S.
24 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great location just 10min to Bryson City, and 10 mins to Cherokee
Richard S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ruth B.
7 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Ruth B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anne F.
8 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cherokee powow
Anne F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
April B.
5 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renter
April B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jon H.
1 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent quite location
Jon H.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Clayton C.
1 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Clayton C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay G.
15 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
Lindsay G.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marie S.
27 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Marie S.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
steve C.
1 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love "it"
steve C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet P.
3 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cabin
Janet P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
3 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Eric H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frank A., Charlotte
22 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short visit to Cherokee
Frank A.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alicia M., Anderson, SC
13 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Alicia M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph F.
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elk Ridge - Whittier NC
Joseph F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen V.
11 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Karen V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Kenneth W.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cherokee
Kenneth W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
JASON M.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
JASON M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Frank A., Charlotte
4 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot close to Cherokee
Frank A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mel B.
1 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A clean and quiet cabin
Mel B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael A.
24 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay!
Michael A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna D.
21 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but sweet
Donna D.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
6/10 Okay
DecorMom
9 March 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
DecorMom
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
About the host
Hosted by Gigi and John

My husband and I are teachers hoping to retire to Western NC. I have been coming to this area for most of my life with my family and when my husband also fell in love we decided to start spending part of our time off here. Since we love traveling we can not afford to just have it sitting empty, lucky for those that happen to stumble across our wonderful little place.
Why they chose this property
We remodeled a cabin about 20 minutes west of here and began renting as a vacation cabin in 2015 (VRBO#728604). It was so successful that we found ourselves without a place to stay during the summer. So we began our search for the perfect spot for another cabin close to all of the activities. We found it in Elk Ridge. We completely remodeled it and are looking forward to sharing it with other families coming to the beautiful Smoky Mountain National Park and surrounding areas for vacation.
What makes this property unique
It's location minutes from the GSMNP, Whittier (Smoky Mountain & Sequoyah Golf Courses) and Cherokee with it's unique attractions (Harrah's casino, top entertainment, Unto these Hills). Also, 10-20 minutes from other quaint mountain towns such as Bryson City, Sylva, and Dillsboro for restaurants, shopping, and festivals and farmer's markets. 30-45 minutes from Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Franklin and 1hour from Asheville.
It is so close to the Park that deer and elk regularly show up on our property. Feels rural but not isolated, close to everything. Sit on the deck and watch the sun set behind the mountains.
It is so close to the Park that deer and elk regularly show up on our property. Feels rural but not isolated, close to everything. Sit on the deck and watch the sun set behind the mountains.
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