Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
15 min drive
Biltmore Estate
Place, Biltmore Estate
39 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
43 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Loft
1 Double Futon
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
“Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.”
Wake Up to Bison Views on a Private 65-Acre Mountain Ranch
Imagine sipping your morning coffee on the porch of a beautiful log cabin while the sun rises over the Smoky Mountains… and a herd of American bison slowly wanders through the pasture below. This is not just a cabin stay — it’s a one-of-a-kind mountain experience. So Much to Do at the Ranch
Guests staying here have access to exclusive ranch experiences at Buffalo Creek Vacations. Be sure to ask about:
* Be a Bison Feeder for a Day * Donkey Excursions * Hollywood Game Night * Bison Bingo * Ranch Hand Experiences * Model Train Museum * On-site Massages
Nestled on a private 65-acre ranch, Bison Overlook Lodge offers peaceful seclusion while surrounding you with the natural beauty of the Smoky Mountains. Watch the mist lift off the mountain peaks in the morning, listen to the quiet sounds of nature, and keep an eye out for the buffalo coming for their morning oats. It's a view you’ll never forget.
Step outside onto the spacious deck of this stunning log cabin, the perfect place to relax with a hot cup of coffee, cocoa, or a glass of wine as the sun sets behind the mountains.
The Perfect Mountain Escape
If you’re looking to truly get away from it all, you’ve found it. Enjoy peaceful hikes across the property, explore nearby fishing spots within walking distance, or take a short drive into town for shopping, dining, and antiquing in charming mountain communities.
A Kid’s Paradise
Kids will absolutely love the adventure waiting just down the trail at The BC Corral. A short hike through the woods leads to this custom-built play area featuring:
Swings
Zip line
Slides
Teeter totter
Cargo nets
Rock climbing wall
Horseshoe pit for the adults
It’s the kind of place where kids can play for hours while parents relax and enjoy the mountain air.
Pet Friendly
Bring the whole family — pets included! We happily welcome dogs of all sizes.
Explore the Best of the Smoky Mountains
Our location puts you close to some of the region’s most popular attractions:
Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
The Biltmore Estate
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Blue Ridge Parkway scenic drives
Cataloochee Valley elk viewing
Chimney Rock hiking
Deep Creek tubing
Sliding Rock in Pisgah National Forest
Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
Cataloochee Ski Area for skiing, snowboarding & tubing
There’s truly something for every season.
More Buffalo Creek Vacation Rentals
Traveling with a larger group or planning another visit? Check out our other unique properties:
A stay at Bison Overlook Lodge is more than a vacation — it’s a place where families reconnect, kids explore, and memories are made while watching the buffalo roam across the mountainside.
Have questions? Cheryl is happy to help you plan your stay.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Clyde
Located in Clyde, this cabin is near theme parks. LoneBackpacker Gallery of World Photography and Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shelton House and Colonial Theater. Consider Folkmoot Friendship Center for a night out or Waynesville Recreation Center if you're travelling with kids. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
Biltmore Estate - 39 min drive - 49.5 km
Hot Springs Resort And Spa - 42 min drive - 58.8 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 51 min drive - 57.0 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 16 min drive
Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - 15 min drive
Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - 16 min drive
Blue Ghost Outpost - 13 min drive
Ammons' Drive In and Dairy Bar - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is “Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.” pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at “Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.”?
As of 23 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at “Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.” on 26 April 2026 start from NZ$381, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at “Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.”?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at “Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.”?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at “Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.”?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is “Wake Up to Bison Views – Cozy Log Cabin on a 65-Acre Private Ranch.” located?
Located in Clyde, this family-friendly cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pigeon River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Haywood County Public Library and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cabin was beautiful and beautifully decorated for Christmas , as we stayed there for the week of Christmas with the grandkids. The sunset and hot tub was an added bonus. The family loved the game rooms and the space they had not to be on top of each other at times.
A very kid friendly/ family stay. We enjoyed purchasing the bison burgers and cooking them for dinner. We enjoyed relaxing by the fire and in the hot tub! I would stay again!
We had the best time at Buffalo Creek. The animals around the property were so much fun for our children. They enjoyed feeding them and helping take care of them during our trip. The home itself was very nice and clean. Everything we needed was there upon arrival! We will definitely be returning to stay again!
Amber G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you for your review! Glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Very quiet and peaceful property. It was fun to see all of the animals and to be able to touch and feed some. Cabin was nice and supplied with lots of equipment for cooking etc. Really enjoyed our stay.
David H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. Cheryl
Cabin was very clean. Kitchen well stocked with cooking supplies. Sheets and bedding very clean and nice. Plenty of space on deck and the sunrise view was phenomenal in the mornings.
TONYA C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
My family of five (plus one golden retriever) enjoyed our time at this perfectly rustic mountain retreat. We built a fire every night and the kids loved getting up close with the animals. The nearby town of Waynesville has everything you need, including dog-friendly restaurants! We spent a couple days in Asheville, and even made the trek to Dollywood.
Sarah M.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
It was our pleasure having you all as our guest. We appreciate you taking time to leave us a review. Cheryl
We 'll be back as soon as possible. It was perfect weekend getaway. Awesome setting with everything you need . If you have little kids ,this is the place.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks so much for your kind words. Glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Cheryl
We had such a nice relaxing time here. The cabin is beautiful, spotless and very well appointed. The view from the back deck is magnificent and made better by the buffalo, miniature horses, goats, turkey and alpacas. This is a truly relaxing place to stay. We would come back any time we could. We enjoyed playing pool, foosball, air hockey, tabletop shuffleboard and soaking in the hot tub too. Very pleased with our stay.
Leigh R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Leigh! I'm so glad to hear you all enjoyed your stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations & we greatly appreciate you taking time to leave a review! Cheryl
Bison Overlook was the perfect size for our family of 6! The cabin had plenty to do for the kids inside and out. The swinging bed in the master was really neat! Beautiful views of mountains, bison, and other farm animals from nearly every window in the cabin! Hot tub & fire pit were great. Communication was fantastic as well! We all really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back!
We traveled from Northetn Michigan to the beautiful Bison Overlook cabin! What a treat!! Cheryl the owner was great to work with, the working farm was so much fun for the kids to expwrience, and Bison feeding in mornings were great! Plus they cool great on the grill. Can’t wait to be back.
Anthony W.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Tony for taking time to leave us a review! See you next time!
Came to Buffalo Creek for WNCC Annual Conference of United Methodist Denomination for work and holy conferencing and came away rested and renewed because of your wonderful ranch and home. Thank you Jeff & Cheryl for a beautiful experience.
Jeffery H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you so very much for your review & I am glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
We had a great time! The animals were fun to feed and watch. We enjoyed the beautiful views, exploring the surrounding areas and coming home each day to the cabin and relaxing on the porches. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful! We look forward to returning again soon! Sincerely, Stacy
Stacy F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Stacy,
Glad you all enjoyed your stay.
Cheryl
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christi O.
5 April 2016
Great family vacation!
We had a great stay at Bison Overlook Lodge. The cabin was wonderful and the kids really enjoyed the "private" kids playground, the game room in the basement and all the animals on the ranch. We loved taking advantage of the Kids Ski Free program during the week at Cataloochee Ski Resort as well. Cheryl was easy to work with and answered all of our questions very promptly. The adults loved the hot tub. A very nice place to unwind and relax - we would highly recommend a stay here!
Christi O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks for taking the time to leave us feedback! So glad to hear you all enjoyed your stay at Buffalo Creek!
Cheryl
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Carrie f.
25 May 2015
Our new family tradition!
We LOVED Buffalo Creek and can't wait to come back! It is beautiful and we made so many great memories in just a few days. My kids are already asking when we can come back. Buffalo Creek will certainly become our new family tradition. I wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. Thanks for the beautiful memories that I will store up and cherish always!
Carrie f.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Dear Carrie,
So glad you & your family enjoyed our ranch! I appreciate you taking the time to sign our online guestbook. Looking forward to having you all back in the future!
Cheers,
Cheryl
Archival
10/10 Excellent
15 June 2016
Family Vacation 6/4/16-6/9/16
Our family vacation at Bison Overlook was AWESOME!!! The cabin was beautiful and fit our family nicely. We enjoyed everything about the location especially the great surprise of the animals. We had our little grandson with us and he fell in love with the animals. We most definitely will stay here again if given the chance. I highly recommend Bison Overlook to everyone. Cheryl was such a great person to deal with and helped with any needs we had. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to experience such a wonderful vacation area!!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks Howard,
So great to hear you all enjoyed your stay! We appreciate you taking time to leave us feedback.
Thanks,
Cheryl
We rented the Bison Overlook Cabin for our family on the weekend my son got married at Palmer's Chapel. Cheryl was great to work with and always responded to any questions I had super quick.When we weren't doing wedding stuff my grand kids (5 and 3) had tons of fun things to do. Buffalo Creek is family owned/run and they made me feel like family. I want to go back and stay when
we aren't so busy so I can truly enjoy everything they have
to offer. We definitely made a lot of happy family memories!
Mary S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2023
Thanks Mary! Hope the wedding was fabulous. Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
We have stayed in many different cabins over the years but our experience at this property was the best of all! We stayed at Bison Lodge and our backyard was full of farm animals that we just fell in love with. The mini horses and baby goats were our favorites and we loved being able to feed them, hold the baby goats, and ride the mini horses. The back porch has a gorgeous view of the mountains and we loved just watching the bison roam and graze. We loved just exploring the property and enjoying the views. The playground was so much for the kids. They loved the pool table, air hockey, and foosball table inside our cabin, too! The cabin was very clean and as Floridians we appreciated that the drive up to the cabin wasn't scary! The road to the cabin is paved and it's easy to get in and out of the parking area. We would love to visit here again!
Lynsey A.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you for taking time to leave us a review. So glad you all enjoyed your stay!
Our family spent a week enjoying every bit of the rental house & property surrounding it! Cheryl, the property manager, was AMAZING - very attentive, helpful (we needed an extra high chair and she came through quickly), and kind. Any questions or concerns we had, Cheryl and her crew were quick to respond and manage. Everyone who works at Buffalo Creek is friendly and sweet!
Our very young kids LOVED the animals and ability to see them multiple times a day + the playground nearby. The view is fantastic, the house is well-stocked (plus added bonus of toys & baby/child gear and a dog crate), and everything was clean and welcoming!
We will be recommending this location to anyone heading to the area and would love to visit again! Thanks to Buffalo Creek Rentals, Cheryl, and all we encountered!
J W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thank you Jessie so much for your kind review. So glad you all enjoyed our piece of paradise. Hope to see you all again when you visit the area.
Cheryl
Archival
10/10 Excellent
6 October 2014
A great place for a peaceful getaway
I booked the Bison Overlook Lodge for three nights as a treat for visiting family from the UK. This was their first trip to America and I wanted them to experience the mountains and to see why we love it and North Carolina so much. This was the first time we had booked a cabin like this and I’m so pleased we did. My family loved it there and it was also centrally located to places we wanted to visit.
The cabin has everything you could wish for during your stay. Fully functioning kitchen, games room in the basement, hot tub outside, fire pit and a cupboard full of baby equipment for the little legs in your family. Oh, and I mustn’t forget the
swing bed ☺. There were lots of goats and a couple of pigmy horses surrounding the cabin along with Bison not far away in another field. My husband and I will definitely be coming back for another (and longer) stay and my family go away with great memories.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Thanks! Due to a VRBO glitch..we are now just seeing this!!!!
We stayed at the Overlook Lodge for Christmas — and it was one of the best times we had together! A real one of a kind stay. Lodge was spacious, clean, with good-sized bedrooms, and the amenities were a real plus. A wonderfully set up Christmas tree was a great touch! And the fully equipped kitchen made cooking Christmas dinner (and grilling) a breeze. The lodge is also pet friendly which we were really grateful about. Getting a chance to see the goats, mini ponies, and bison everyday made this an unforgettable Christmas for sure. Sunrises at the lodge with a cup of coffee was just the ticket! Just 40 minutes from Asheville and 1.5 hour drive to Pigeon Forge, the lodge was a good central point to explore other towns and the great outdoors. Just to note, the pine flooring between the levels are not fully insulated so noise transfers easily. If you’re a light sleeper, I would highly recommend bringing ear plugs. Overall, I’d definitely recommend booking this place!
Kristianne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 December 2023
So glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
About the host
Hosted by Cheryl Hillis
My brothers & my husband had shared a vision of expanding my fathers buffalo ranch when additional property became available to purchase. With all our knowledge & experiences combine we have built 4 log homes & have been renting them out since 2004. All the furniture in this cabin has been handmade by the wood on the property! Even the covered wagon bed, that was custom built my my father. Once my husband retires from the US Army in about 8 yrs our dream will be to build our log cabin on the property & be more hands on. God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams. We hope you love the mountains like we have all come to love being transplants from a very flat NY!
Why they chose this property
What makes this property unique
While staying at Bison Overlook Lodge we feel you will really enjoy the peace & tranquility of being secluded on 65 acres. So many of our previous guest have wrote back & told us they had all these plans to sight see but then just loved hanging out in the cabin together enjoying the game room & the children all love the uniquely designed playground as well as seeing the miniature horse, buffalo, goats & llamas!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests