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Mountain home with firepit, porch & Ping-Pong - near downtown & WCU

Holiday home in Sylva with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6118.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Harris Regional Hospital
  • Place, Western Carolina University
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mountain home with firepit, porch & Ping-Pong - near downtown & WCU

Ripple Run

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At Ripple Run, you can enjoy the ultimate Smoky Mountain experience by staying at this beautiful modern home with easy access to the area's best attractions. The house is only a mile from Sylva and Dillsboro, making it hugely convenient for visitors. Both towns offer attractive shops and great restaurants. You will also be very close to some fantastic hiking trails! And the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is only 44 miles away!

This home is an excellent retreat for families or couples looking for the perfect getaway. Gather out on the screened porch after a long day of exploring and relax by the firepit to the sounds of a small, nearby stream. This vacation rental also includes a Ping-Pong table so you can challenge your friends to some friendly matches and enjoy fun-filled afternoons.

THINGS TO KNOW
The fireplace is only available from October through March.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

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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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Judaculla Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center or Smoky Mountain Jumphouse. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 10 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 16 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 25 min drive - 28.3 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waffle House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lulu's On Main - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mad Batter Food & Film - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain home with firepit, porch & Ping-Pong - near downtown & WCU pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain home with firepit, porch & Ping-Pong - near downtown & WCU?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain home with firepit, porch & Ping-Pong - near downtown & WCU?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain home with firepit, porch & Ping-Pong - near downtown & WCU located?

Located in the heart of Sylva, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Tuckasegee River. Oaks Gallery and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the home, and that's what it felt like, home. The screened in back porch was a favorite with the sound of the creek running over the rock in the distance. The kitchen was we equipped and we cooked & entertained during our stay with plenty of everything we needed to do so. The king-size bed was comfortable, although an upgrade in the sheets would make it much more enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Ripple Run

It was the perfect place to enjoy time with the family. The decor was perfect, beds were comfy, kitchen had everything needed to cook and entertain. Loved the back porch where you can hear the sound of the stream flowing by. A perfect mountain getaway to relax and enjoy family time.

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey C.

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

Short family vacation

Nice place for us
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan S.

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

Nice clean place near downtown Sylva & WCU

Pleasant stay with clean, safe location. Easy in and out process. Didn't realize this was managed by another third party vacation rental manager and was a bit surprised by the cleaning fee & extra fees, but overall it was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonnie F S.

Highly recommend

Very comfortable beds, well appointed bathrooms and kitchen and an overall lovely home away from home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cole H.

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

Clean, Great Location

We were very pleased with the cleanliness, location, and comfort of this home. Will stay here again when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Ripple Run

Great home and location!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Charlie W.

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

WCU group

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Perfect fit!

Our family had a great time! The grandkids loved it and it fit our family perfect. Would highly recommend 💕💕
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David B.

Nice place close to beautiful country

Close to towns, restaurants and nature sites. quiet neighborhood with small stream out back and sound of running water. Quality appliances in kitchen, working fire table in screen porch and grill out front.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josiah C.

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

Lovely creekside home

This was our second time in this cottage, and we already want to go back. We love the open floor plan and the kitchen is splendid -- too bad the restaurants were so good that we rarely cooked! The neighborhood is quiet, and sitting on the screen porch enjoying the fire pit and listening to the brook below is a first-class experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Debra s.

Exactly as promised

This home was perfect for a short getaway just over 2 hours from Atlanta. All the appliances were brand new and hi end. We enjoyed meals cooked on the gas grill and sitting out on the porch with the fire pit on. Management was great: when we arrived on Christmas Eve the lp gas tank was empty so we called the office and within an hour they brought us a full tank. The house was fully equipped for cooking. We definitely would recommend this vacation home if you are okay with a house (not a cabin) in a regular subdivision.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Caitlin L.

Home is gorgeous.

Home is gorgeously updated. We spent a lot of time on the back porch enjoying the creek. Security and safety was breached. Dried poop on toilet. Faucet in kitchen was broken almost to the point of not being able to use it. House wreaked of what I believe was a heavy curry smell. Only thing I received was apologies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10 Okay

Miriam H.

Nice location, needs work.

When we arrived on a Tuesday, the house was basically in order. Beds were clean as well as bathrooms, but the house is in need of a deep clean and routine maintenance. It appears that there is no inspection before guest arrival. A screen from one of the windows was laying in the yard, the garage, where the ping pong table is located, had not been swept in quite some time, as well as the porch. The twinkle lights on the porch had fallen to the floor and cushions were also on the floor as an example of no inspection. After cleaning up, we sat down to watch a little tv and it did not work. A call was placed to report the problem and we were told that the local agent would be in touch. Chat, call after call, and still no update until Friday when the local agent texted that she had just gotten in to work. This does not seem like a good business model to refer a problem to someone who is actually not available to fix the problem. We were reimbursed for the loss of amenity but it would have gone a long way to have received a return call during our stay and multiple attempts to determine what was being done.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

100% recommend!

If you are looking for a beautiful home that makes you feel at home with all the comfort you can ask for, I highly recommend this place! Its close to plenty of stores and is very close to the historic part of Sylva! Everything was very clean and cozy!
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8/10 Good

Darlene F.

Great girls trip!

Perfect house for the five of us! Quiet neighborhood and close to the quaint town of Sylva! We would definitely rent again and use this company again!

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was better than expected! It's located in a quiet and beautiful area and is super close to the historical part of Sylva. The hose was super clean and the beds were extremely comfortable. They thought of every little detail which even included coffee filters which we completely didnt think of lol. Sitting in the enclosed back deck and listening to the stream was very peaceful! The communication with the host was very good! I highly recommend this place if you plan on staying in Sylva! If i could give it a higher rating I would! It gets a 20/10 from me!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

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

WCU Graduation 2025

We absolutely loved this home away from home. It was clean and cozy. The outdoor space was very relaxing as you could hear the small flowing creek in the backyard. Communication with the host on check in/out was flawless. If we find ourselves back in Sylva, and need a place to stay, it will be here. Definitely will be recommending this home to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa N.

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

Like Home

My 2nd time staying here & as always it’s a wonderful experience!!!
My girls love it here because of the fenced in yard!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Miranda W.

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

Visiting WCU

Stayed Easter weekend. Close proximity to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty of Room

We stayed here due to a volleyball tournament in Cherokee. We wanted a house rather than stay in a hotel for the weekend. It was an easy 15/20 minute drive over there. There was plenty of space for us (family of 4).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shenna C.

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

Girls Weekend Trip

This place was great.Location was also great. We will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Donna B.

Sweet Lane Cottage in Sylva, NC

We love the convenience of this vacation rental. Just a short drive into the quaint town of Sylva. It is a very quiet lane that this house sits on n the neighbors seem pleasant. This is the 2nd time that that our group has stayed at this house. Except for a few minor housekeeping issues. This is a Great Find ‼️ Donna Ball-Metcalf November 1st, 2024
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8/10 Good

Patricia W.

Nice!

This is such a comfortable house - the furnishings and bedding were wonderful! The location is prime; just a few minutes away from the shops and restaurants of both Sylva and Dillsboro. Had it been warmer, the screened porch with the babbling brook would have been a fantastic place to spend a lazy afternoon. We only used the coffee maker and refrigerator, however all appliances seemed top notch. There was an issue with the heating system (most likely due to it being the first time turning the heat on since last spring), but we navigated it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Albert D.

House in Sylva

Nice house for a family, very conveniently located. Highly recommend for families.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

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