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Paradise at the Rivers Edge! A Private Waterfront Log Cabin,snow ski/fish nearby

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Golf Course
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Paradise at the Rivers Edge! A Private Waterfront Log Cabin,snow ski/fish nearby

Come relax at this luxurious cabin and let the river put you to sleep at night. Paradise Cabin is unlike any of the properties in this area. This perfect getaway sits on a 65 acre private estate located in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains. The setting makes you feel like you are in the back country yet you are minutes from everything this area has to offer. We are only 1 mile from I-40 Exit 24 and 25 miles to Downtown Asheville and the Biltmore Estate. You only need to make a mere 10 minute drive to enjoy all that Downtown Waynesville has to offer from fine dining to some of the areas best local breweries. The Blue Ridge Parkway cuts right through this area and you are just minutes away from several of its entrances.

After more than 20 years of tearing down old barns and log cabins and hoarding away the kinds of things you can't just run to the local building supply and buy this unique property started to take shape. From the hand hewn solid oak log walls to the tobacco stick handrails this is a getaway that will make you want to stay and not leave. All the woodwork and trim in the house is reclaimed mostly from barns that were built 100 plus years ago by the owners great grandfather and has been reused into what you will see in this one of a kind cabin. The flooring on the main level is reclaimed antique heart of pine flooring as well as the hand hewn weathered beams in the ceiling. Open up the reclaimed Chestnut barn doors into the bedroom and have the whole house to yourself or bring friends and enjoy everything that this area has to offer.

Fishing in this area is a big attraction so bring your fishing rods and get lost in the beauty of the western North Carolina mountains. Walk down through the front yard and be fishing within minutes of your arrival, or maybe a nature walk would do you some good?

This cabin offers two bedrooms with queen size beds and pillow top mattresses, Also a couch pullout full size bed. Two bathrooms, one with tub shower unit and one custom tile shower with river stone accents harvested from the river below. The kitchen has most everything for most all of your cooking needs. Downstairs you have a recreation room with a pool table, a mini bar, native stone fireplace with gas logs and a TV. There are four TV's, one in each bedroom. One in the main living room and one in bar/rec room. Direct TV and internet is provided as well. With one bedroom and bath upstairs and one down it is the perfect vacation for two couples to have plenty of privacy. Oh, and don't forget the downstairs patio and upstairs porch where you will most likely spend your time relaxing to the sounds of the river coming around the bend. Watch closely for the huge cranes, hawks and the occasional bald eagles that patrol the river. With this house being on the rivers edge you will most likely see some type of wildlife during your stay, there are coyotes,turkeys, ground hogs, deer, bear, squirrels, etc. With the long range mountain view driveway and the waterfront cabin this is a truly one of a kind property.

This property is home to more than fifty head of cattle so no pets are allowed at any time during your stay here. Also no smoking in the house but it is perfectly fine to smoke outside on the porch or outside patio. Please put discarded cigarettes in the containers provided as this property is in a wooded area with lots of dry leaves.

With four unique private log homes available on the property now....Riverbend Cabin (listing number 7843149), Paradise Cabin (listing number 1148597), Cedar Cliff Cabin (listing number 2232038) and CastAway Cabin (listing number 3156188), please message us to list multiple cabins for your family getaway.

We hope that your visit to the mountains of Western North Carolina and stay in our cabin creates memories that will stay with you forever. Please respect the cabin and treat it as if it were your own as we respect you as a customer.

***Tax collected at booking includes state and county occupancy tax***
***Cleaning fee will be added to your total reservation charge***

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Waynesville

Located in Waynesville, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland, while LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse, or consider a night out at Folkmoot Friendship Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Waynesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 14 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Queen's Farm Stables - 16 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 25 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 26 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Haywood 209 Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise at the Rivers Edge! A Private Waterfront Log Cabin,snow ski/fish nearby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Paradise at the Rivers Edge! A Private Waterfront Log Cabin,snow ski/fish nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paradise at the Rivers Edge! A Private Waterfront Log Cabin,snow ski/fish nearby?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Paradise at the Rivers Edge! A Private Waterfront Log Cabin,snow ski/fish nearby located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Pigeon River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center and Waynesville Recreation Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 157 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 157 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 157 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 157 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2025

Great property, host, and location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

They named it right, Paradise!

I can’t say enough good things about our stay. Beautiful property. Jack & Christy were great to deal with. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation!

We cannot say enough good things about our stay at Paradise at the River's Edge!! Not only was the cabin beautiful and well appointed, it was the cleanest place we have ever rented.Our hosts were gracious and friendly and always available if we needed anything at all.The view was spectacular, the river was great for fishing, tubing and just plain relaxing by the water.Definitely we would recommend this place to anyone looking for a refreshing vacation by the river!
View from the porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Paradise Cabin

Wonder trip. The cabin is beautiful! Really enjoyed catching small mouth in the river each day. Downtown Waynesville is a wonderful area!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway!!

The Chambers’ property and cabins are simply stunning and were the perfect place to celebrate my Mom’s 70th birthday! We look forward to gathering as a family in this special place for years to come and are so grateful that the Chambers share it! Most beautiful cabins and scenery of any place we’ve ever stayed!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week with Friends

Property was amazing. The view of the river was beautiful. The cabin was comfortable and cozy. Awesome week
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

A wonderful weekend!

My family stayed for a long weekend in October. The house was beautiful with everything you need. The owners have put so much thought into making sure your stay is perfect. I can not wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay on the river

The pictures do not do justice for this property. Everything about it was amazing! Our family was so pleased with the cleanliness and attention to details that the owners have made. Thank you so much for the great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

PJ A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impeccably, clean, and attention to detail

Great property and owners. The entire property is meticulously cared for. Great for couples or families. The decor had great attention to detail. River views are amazing. Cabin is well stocked with everything you could need. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing retreat

We absolutely enjoyed this house. It was the perfect size and the location was amazing. We were close to areas of interest, highways, grocery, etc., but it also felt so secluded and was the ideal setting to connect with nature. The river and sunrise views were wonderful. Sitting on the porch, walking by the river, and playing pool were our favorite activities. We had everything we needed to enjoy the space. Would highly recommend this house and would definitely return if given the opportunity.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry B., Weddington, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Cabin Getaway In The Mountains.

This trip was a wonderful getaway in the mountains for our 50th anniversary. The cabin is a work of art and is decorated tastefully. Everything you need is provided all you have to do is bring your food and enjoy. Jack and Christy are top notch hosts and will go out of their way to make sure your stay is the best it can be. Thanks Jack and Christy. Larry and Donna Bjorson
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Camille G.

Truly Paradise!

Loved everything about this cabin and location! The craftsmanship in this cabin is truly amazing. We really enjoyed talking with Jack about the construction and the history of the cabin and the land. The cabin is cozy and comfortable, perfectly decorated and very private. The setting for the home was beautiful and the sound of the Pigeon River flowing by the property was soothing and relaxing. The kids enjoyed playing by the river, skipping rocks and fishing. It was a great location that made it easy to venture out during the day (went to Cataloochee to see the elk, visited the Biltmore, hiked to Mouse Creek Falls, checked out Waynesville and Asheville), but honestly wished we had more time to just enjoy this beautiful setting. This was by far the best cabin that we have ever stayed in and the perfect location. Book this cabin, you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Jack and Christy, for your kind hospitality and for sharing your beautiful property with us. This place is truly amazing. We would love to come back! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Analise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little piece of paradise. We can’t wait to come back. Cabin was immaculate and stocked with everything you could need for a vacation. Property is gorgeous and the kids had a blast playing by the river. We can’t wait to come back. FYI: If technology/movie time is important to you, bring a laptop as the TVs have direct TV but are not smart TVs (not a big deal to us at all) but worth nothing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lou P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time and it was great! Could not ask for a clearer or more beautiful place. The owners are wonderful and go above and beyond to make your stay fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cabin right-sized for family of three!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy and secure. Kitchen was great, had everything we needed, Loved the farmhouse copper sink! Wi-Fi was just like home. So easy get to. Owners were so pleasant, easy to talk to, very attentive and eager to please and make our stay enjoyable. While they provided a nice restaurant guide they also provided ideas for restaurants they also enjoyed, which we did as well! Cabin was beautiful and well decorated and spotlessly clean. Everything was in excellent working order and simply beautiful. We caught some fish, saw Osprey, Blue Heron and on our last day, yes, a Bald Eagle. Rules were simple and easy to adhere to. Totally relaxing vacation, and we have reservations for next year, a real gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damian G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection

Everything as advertised. Gorgeous cabin having spared no expensive. Unbeatable view. Easy and quick communication. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway highly recommend

Hosts were amazing, even brought me a birthday gift. Property is quiet and gorgeous. We played in the river in the backyard every day. Yes, I said river in the backyard. Plenty of options to enjoy the outdoors without leaving the cabin. Multiple decks and grills to utilize the spaces for convenience and enjoyment. One of the best cabins and experiences my family has had renting in the mountains. I definitely recommend and will be returning in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

8 Days at Paradise

We had a wonderful ,peaceful stay for eight days at this gorgeous location on the Pigeon River. Jack and Christie were very gracious and helpful hosts.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LeeAnn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Paradise Cabin was perfect for week away. Clean, cozy and had all the thoughtful details…..perfect seating, views, inflated floats, cooler, bath robes. The grounds were amazing, meticulously managed! You can tell Jack and Christy love and care for this property! Definitely the hostess with the mostest 😉 Thank you for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic retreat!

We got married at Max Patch and stayed here with our two kids for a week. The property is amazing with beautiful river views, tubing, fire pit, and grill. They even left us a bottle of champagne to celebrate our wedding. We had a wonderful time and the hosts were always very responsive. We will definitely be returning to stay at Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Reset

My husband and I were looking for a weekend to unwind and unplug and this house was PERFECT! The river is an absolute dream.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Personal Zen Trip

Was exactly as I imagined and what I needed. Beauty in nature, peaceful, safe, solitude— yet easy to go for a cocktail/wine/chit chat with Locals in Waynesville and get cabin necessities. Asheville also not far drive if desired. Hosts are very attentive and kind- did not “need” anything as far as cabin details. Would easily recommend AND return. I miss their horse Rosie already !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jack Chambers

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Jack and Christy....Jack grew up on this very farm and after moving to Central America for a couple of years in the US Army he has been here ever since. Christy grew up outside Pittsburgh PA in Uniontown but came to the mountains of Western North Carolina in 1997. They own/operate a local wood flooring business.

What makes this property unique

The most unique benefits of this rental is the fact that you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere yet you are just minutes away from everything this area has to offer. Very secluded and private!

Languages:

English, Spanish

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