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Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch!

Family-friendly cabin in Clyde with a hot tub

Spacious great room features large stone fire place & plenty of seating.

Fully equipped kitchen has everything you will need to cook meals at the cabin.

Open floor concept has kitchen, dining & great room on main level, loft up top

King master suites #1 & #2 are the same.

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Location

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14325.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Clyde, NC

Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
‪18 min drive‬
Place, Cataloochee Ski Area
‪27 min drive‬
Place, Cataloochee Valley
‪38 min drive‬
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Loft

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch!

Looking to get away to the mountains with your family? Tatonka Lodge is the perfect choice for large families, or groups, traveling together!

Our custom log home sits on a private 65 acre buffalo ranch. Enjoy viewing our buffalo when you drive in or stop by in the morning at feeding time! The cabin is over 3500 square feet, plenty of room for everyone to spread out. So, whether you are looking to hit the slopes at Cataloochee Ski Resort in Maggie Valley (only 12 miles away) or visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville (only 30 minutes), there is plenty for everyone to do in The Great Smoky Mountains!

Tatonka Lodge, (Indian word for buffalo), is ideal for large families vacationing together because we have 2 master suites which each have private doors leading to the back deck with a fantastic mountain view.

Once inside, you will be in awe of the huge stone fireplace in the great room, surrounded by plenty of seating area for a large group. Also, rest assured the children will be well entertained downstairs in the game room where we have a life size chess set, pool table, air hockey, ping pong & foosball. Also enjoy an evening in our 8 person hot tub out back!

Children will love the hike through the woods to the brand new play area, The BC Corral! This custom designed area has everything from swings, zip line, slides, teeter totter, cargo nets, rock wall & even a horse shoe pit for the adults! The kids will love it here!

If you are looking for a quiet 'get away from it all' retreat, this is it! Enjoy long hikes on the property, fishing on the Pigeon River (within walking distance from the log cabin) or take a trip into town to do some shopping or antiquing.

We are pet friendly, size doesn't matter!

Our other cabins:
Timber Hollow,sleeps 10- VRBO # 581708
Bison Overlook Lodge, sleeps 8 - VRBO # 131294
Buffalo Bungalow, sleeps 2 - VRBO # 409851
Fun things to do: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Biltmore Estate, Ghost Town, hiking at Chimney Rock, tubing at Deep Creek, Fun Factory, Indoor skydiving, visit the Elk in Cataloochee Park, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Casino in Cherokee, slide down the rocks at Sliding Rock in the Pisgah National Forest, downhill skiing, snowboarding & tubing at Cataloochee Ski Resort, golf at Waynesville Country Club, Maggie Valley Country Club or Ironduff Golf Course!

We hope many wonderful memories will be made while vacationing at Tatonka Lodge!

Please call Cheryl for more information about Tatonka Lodge. Also, more photos can be viewed of the property & large playground that was just built by visiting our website, be sure to look for the link below.

Keywords: Luxury Log Cabin

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

A fee applies if more then 14 guests

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Please dispose of butts properly

Check-out instructions

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.

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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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14

Note from host: A fee applies if more then 14 guests

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. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pigeon River. Travelling with kids? Consider Waynesville Recreation Center, or check out an event or a game at Smoky Mountain Jumphouse. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.

Clyde, NC

What's nearby

Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 17 min drive - 15.7 km
Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 18 min drive - 14.7 km
Cataloochee Ski Area - 27 min drive - 20.6 km
Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 29 min drive - 24.9 km
Cataloochee Valley - 38 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬16 min drive
‪Haywood 209 Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo ranch!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tatonka Lodge, 2 master suites on a buffalo 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).

9.8

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

31 July 2025

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

The cabin was absolutely gorgeous. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the utensils, pans, bowls, coffee pot, toaster etc. The wi-fi was great and it had Dish network. The one lane road to the cabin was alittle sketchy but we did fine with a car and a minivan

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O., Larchmont, NY

15 July 2011

Wonderful place and people!

Fantastic stay! House is amazing and hand built by family. Owners are courteous and helpful. Property is spectacular! Our kids loved the hiking and animals. Highly recommend!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R., Broussard, LA

6 April 2016

Family vacay

What an awesome family vacation this was for us!!!!! Cheryl we cant thank you enough for everything you did!!!!!! The Roberts and Sisco family highly recommend this rental!!!!!!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Springfield PA

5 November 2017

House was beautiful. Perfect for our family. Loved the life size chess game, fire pit, hot tub

Very comfortable furniture and beds. Could use more flatware but kitchen is well stocked. Great floor plan. Loved seeing all the animals and the owners were very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Rossville, GA

14 March 2010

This cabin was awesome!!!...

This cabin was awesome!!! We had so much fun- our plans were to go skiing but the rain stopped that, we enjoyed spending time together in the cabin, plenty to do!! And when we got our car stuck the guys were more than happy to help us out. Very grateful!!! Would love to come back and probably will soon!!

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE J.

11 March 2019

#10 Experience

Had a great weekend. I will be back. Alot to do. Everyone was so friendly. Cabin was extraordinary. Very clean and beautiful. Views were breathtaking.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A., Peachtree City, GA

6 March 2013

Great ski vacation

We stayed at Tatonka Lodge with family friends for a great ski getaway. The home has plenty to entertain kids of all ages, and the owners were quick to respond to any questions we had. The location is good. 15-20 minutes from Cataloochee, 10-15 from the grocery store, restaurants, etc. It had rained before we came, so we didn't do a lot of hiking, but would love to return in the fall. Great spot for family getaways, girls' weekend, etc. The lodge is on a ranch with a single lane dirt road and the home sits on a steep hill -- just be prepared when consdering which vehicle to take.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

27 December 2015

Tatonka Lodge = Great Family Fun

We decided on a last minute mountain getaway midweek & were so glad we chose Tatonka Lodge! First impressions walking into this cabin!! Wow!!! It was close to area attractions as well! We loved seeing the bison fed in the mornings!! Also, sitting under the stars in the big hot tub was fabulous! There was everything we needed in the kitchen as well to cook at the cabin a few nights--we also tried some bison steaks one night. Those were delicious! Can't wait to come back...Also, read alot of reviews about the drive, we had a minivan & got there fine. Thanks to the owners for all the thoughtfulness that went into this cabin!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Idil m., Pooler, GA

5 March 2013

EXTRAORDINARY!

We stayed at Tatonka Lodge last month, and what a wonderful experience it was. This lodge was extremely spacious, squeaky clean, and absolutely homey. The property and the view was exceptional. Also the owners were very respectful, welcoming and friendly towards us. (I still cannot believe the owners built this place themselves.) The fully stocked kitchen had everything we ever needed and more. The owners made sure we had plenty firewood, and stacked them up often by the house. We truly enjoyed our morning coffees on the patio, our afternoon hikes, and visiting with the animals, as well as our nights by the fire, making smores. Being in the military, we have traveled a lot, and stayed at many many different lodges and cabins. I can quickly admit without hesitation, this place became our favorite as soon as we walked through the front door. We are looking forward to our next visit this upcoming fall.

10/10 Excellent

Janice D.

6 April 2019

Absolutely Wonderful!

My goodness, there are so many wonderful things to say I don’t know where to begin. The cabin was tip-top clean when we arrived, with a personalized welcome message to the family written on the chalk board. Yes, a little thing to make you feel welcomed and special. The kitchen is well equipped with an abundance of cooking and eating necessities. The game room downstairs is awesome and the fire pit and jacuzzi are a welcome for relaxing in the evenings. The cabin has a great layout. We never felt crowded and never even used the upstairs loft area. This cabin is perfect for adults and children. The kids loved the playground and tether ball areas a short trot down the pathways. Going to watch the bison get fed in the morning was fun and a great learning experience. The kids especially enjoyed feeding and petting the horses, goats, donkey, lamas, etc. and watching the goat soak up the sun on the donkey’s back. Be sure to visit the general store. The bison jerky is delicious and the almond bottled soap (made locally) is wonderful. The area offers an abundance of out door recreation from fishing the rivers from the banks, hiking and picnicking on the Blue Ridge Parkway, flying kites on Max Patch and so much more. This was our family vacation of five adults, four children and two dogs. If you enjoy the outdoors or just hanging out at the cabin I would definitely recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Ken B.

9 July 2024

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

A Spacious and Well-Equipped Cabin with River Access

Tatonka Lodge is a beautifully constructed, large cabin that offers a comfortable stay for families and groups. During our visit, we found that everything in the cabin worked well, and the kitchen was fully equipped with all the necessary amenities. However, we did notice that the refrigerator shelves were damaged and looked like they might break, but fortunately, we didn't experience any issues during our stay. Travelers should know that the access road is very steep and has potholes. This is a potential problem for standard cars. We also used bottled water during our stay as the water wasn't palatable for the members of our group. One aspect that didn't quite meet our expectations was the playground. The description of the playground was a bit misleading, as it turned out to be a tired structure with several broken swings. This made it challenging for my toddlers to safely use the slide. However, they had a fantastic time playing on the zip line. The standout feature of Tatonka Lodge is its access to the Pigeon River. During the hot afternoons, we spent countless hours playing and cooling off in the river, which was a delightful and refreshing experience for the entire family. Tatonka Lodge is a spacious and well-equipped cabin that offers a comfortable stay for those looking to enjoy the outdoors. While the playground may need some attention, the river access more than makes up for it, providing a wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with loved ones.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John R.

17 June 2024

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

Mostly great. . . some constructive comments.

The owners were great. (Ran out of review space) I've used VRBO for a Western NC Mountain Cabin probably 8 times over the last several years. Whenever you book online, there will always be surprises. Good ones and not so good ones. The good: Beautiful cabin, plenty of room, AC/Heat worked well. The property is very nice. The not-so-good: WiFi is essentially unusable. Had to use my ATT Cell HotSpot the entire time. For such a huge fireplace, the TV is tiny and very outdated. All of the kitchen appliances are on their last leg. Functional, but seemingly old. My "biggest" not-so-good? The view from the back deck? There isn't any. It's covered in trees. This may have been my fault for not noticing, but I go to the mountains for the long-range mountain views. You are staring at huge trees surrounding the back deck. This is the first time I've rented a house that didn't provide some firewood (need to buy it) and that didn't have a propane grill on the deck. The only "grill" is a considerable distance away from the deck, and it's one of those charcoal units you see in public parks. Didn't use it. I know you are "in the mountains" but the road to the cabin is pretty brutal. I have a 4WD, so not hard getting up the incline, but the huge potholes made it very uncomfortable and likely not great for your truck/car. Having to dispose of your own garbage is a bit of a hassle, but not a deal-breaker. Privacy - there are several cabins around you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

2 July 2025

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

Tatonka Stay

Nice cabin in the woods. Enjoyed the hot tub, camp fire and grilling out. Lots of games to play when it rained. Plenty of space for our group to spread out. We also enjoyed the animals on the farm, especially the buffalo feeding.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

6 February 2025

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

Beautiful Escape with views and plenty to do

This property was perfect for our group of eight—including our furry friends! Cheryl was fantastic to communicate with, and when we encountered a minor issue, she promptly sent someone to assist. The house had everything we needed and more, from the game room to the hot tub. We loved walking our dogs around the property and had so much fun seeing the goats, llamas, alpacas, and bison! I highly recommend this property, as well as any of Cheryl's other rentals. Buffalo Creek Vacations is truly amazing—we'll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael M.

20 March 2023

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

Great Time. Great Cabin!!

The cabin and property was great!! Minor issues not worth presenting, overall we would definitely do this again......and plan too!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

frank h.

31 October 2022

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

Great place to stay.

Such a great location. We had a large group of family and had lots of room along with lots to keep us busy. Game room in the cabin with pool, Foss ball and even air hockey. Kitchen was good size for cooking up some big meals and the heated floor in the 2 master bedrooms were a big hit. The ranch had bison, lamas and even got to hold a baby goat. Staff was super friendly and really couldn't ask for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

27 December 2021

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

Christmas at Tatonka

Great cabin! We truly enjoyed our Holiday weekend in NC. Plan to come back again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie H.

4 August 2021

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

Pleasant stay at the top of the hill

Heed the driveway warnings. The driveway is very steep but negotiable with a FWD SUV and car during summer months. We did spin tires a little to activate traction control. Property is very nice with plenty of room for all 10 of us to spread out. Loft was quite hot when we got there but cooled down by the next day. Covered parking area was nice for setting up outdoor games and hanging out. Location is not near anything but that's what we were looking for. However, it was a short drive to town and activities. There is a neat produce stand on 209 before turning towards Buffalo Creek. Check them out, wish we had seen it sooner. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

6 June 2021

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

Great Escape

After camping for 3 days this was a perfect place to end the vacation. The drive to the cabin is steep so ensure your car has good tires. It was a short drive to Asheville, whitewater rafting, and downtown Waynesville was nice as well. Not to mention seeing the bison every morning was a great way to start the day!

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

6 May 2021

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

Spring family trip

Tatonka lodge was a great place to stay with our family. The house is large, clean, and comfortable. Plenty of activities and outdoor space. Our kids had a great time visiting the animals, hiking to the playground, and seeing the model trains!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jason G., Washington DC USA

28 March 2021

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

Fantastic as advertised...one simple upgrade will make it 5 Stars!

The listing was incredibly accurate and the cabin is well positioned on the property and laid out for a group of 8 adults. We loved the views...the decor...the evening sun on the expansive deck...and of course the hot tub. The animals on property add to the charm. And the location/ease to drive to the hiking trails, nearby lake and other points of interest was quite reasonable. The one glaring issue that can be easily remedied is the WiFi. We had checked with Cheryl if it would be capable for video conferencing and work remote/ZOOM lifestyle as we were renting the cabin for a week. She assured us it would be. Perhaps if only one person at a time needs the WiFi...for one-way video, such as streaming. Unfortunately it was not capable to handle reliably telework demands (several of us avoided the wifi due to a strong enough cell signal or own hot-spot). Ultimately after 48hrs we secured a hotel room nearby for those who had work requirements to have reliable service. The expectations would be if marketing for up to 14 people, the wifi should be able to handle at least half that demands. A simple upgrade for sure, but something other renters should be aware of in this new day of work-from-anywhere. If want to truly unplug or a traditional vacation, this cabin works perfectly.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

16 December 2020

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

Awesome place!

This cabin was the perfect place for a family Thanksgiving! We so enjoyed the house, the property, the animals, AND the buffalo! What a treat! The playground was fun for the kids and they loved seeing all the animals. Thank you so much for sharing your place!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

12 October 2020

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

Family mountain fun

We had a great experience; beautiful home; it was obvious a lot of love was put into this property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

15 July 2020

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Sue and family

Enjoyed the property. Loved the house and the view. Mattresses were hard. Road was a little intimidating, but we are from the area and can drive on steep roads. We were there for a wedding in Canton. Worked great for us. Great grandson loved all the animals and playground.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lon E., Fort Myers

6 December 2019

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

Great vacation rental for large families. Enjoyed the buffalo feeding

We spent Thanksgiving week and our 50th wedding anniversary at the Tatonka Lodge. It was everything we wished for and more. Great family memories were made.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

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 3 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 Tatonka 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 big game room & the children all love the uniquely designed playground as well as seeing the miniature horse, buffalo, goats & llamas.

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10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Penny B.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy O., Larchmont, NY

Wonderful place and people!

Cindy O.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R., Broussard, LA

Family vacay

Tammy R.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H., Springfield PA

House was beautiful. Perfect for our family. Loved the life size chess game, fire pit, hot tub

Nancy H.

10/10 Excellent

Carol F., Rossville, GA

This cabin was awesome!!!...

Carol F.

10/10 Excellent

YVONNE J.

#10 Experience

YVONNE J.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A., Peachtree City, GA

Great ski vacation

Cheryl A.

10/10 Excellent

Tatonka Lodge = Great Family Fun

10/10 Excellent

Idil m., Pooler, GA