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Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains

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Exterior
Aerial view
Living area
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Western Carolina University
  • Harris Regional Hospital
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Downstairs Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest 2

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Guest

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains

Are you looking for a mountain retreat that is private, but close to town, with space to spread out both inside and outside? Then Above the Clouds is for you! You will notice how special this cabin is as soon as you pull into the driveway. The wrap-around porch provides breathtaking views of the Great Smokey Mountains making it the perfect place to sip your morning coffee or evening wine. Above the Clouds is great for entertaining a couples' retreat or friends' getaway, as this home offers the option for both sharing space and having privacy.

Venture indoors to find a fully stocked kitchen, dining room, and two living areas. With living areas both upstairs and downstairs, you'll have ample space for kids and adults to enjoy separate entertainment with high speed Internet service. This adorable four bed, three bath home sleeps twelve in true mountain style. Each comfortable bed features a unique quilt personally made by the owner so you can cozy up and sleep soundly.

At Above the Clouds, your furry friends are not only welcome, but are given their own amenities! The fully fenced yard and large, fenced kennel will give your dogs a mountain experience of their own!

Enjoy the best of Western North Carolina while staying at Above the Clouds! Local mountain activities include fly fishing, tubing, white water rafting, horseback riding, hiking, elk sighting, and more! There is no place on Earth quite like Above the Clouds. Imagine a vista where you're one with the sky; level with the mountains in the distance. This home is truly incredible beyond measure, a hidden gem of the mountains.

​​​​​​​**This home does not have a washer or dryer.

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

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

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is in the mountains. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Judaculla Rock are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Poteet Memorial Park. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Harris Regional Hospital - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Waterrock Knob - 29 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 31 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo - 35 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Soco Falls - 37 min drive - 35.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya Thai Cuisine - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Above the Clouds - A spacious pet friendly home nestled in the heart of the Smoky Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Harris Regional Hospital. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Q.

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

Quick Weekend Getaway

Great place to stay for a large family with peta.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amy C.

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

Great view and fur baby frienfly

The property accommodated our dogs well with fenced in property and gated deck. The view is very nice and we saw some beautiful sunsets. Close to our family in Sylva.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brande C.

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

Beautiful

We enjoyed our stay.It was a tranquil stay on the mountain.And a cute house and set up.My daughter loved the quilts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Engagement Celebration

Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam C.

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

Graduation

Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

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

Nice place

We had a great stay and the property is perfect if you have pets. Great locations as well, we will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes N.

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

Dog friendly

Great stay for a wedding with Western Carolina University crowd and our dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., USA

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

Our stay at above the clouds

The house was a perfect place for our family of kids, dogs and grandmas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda F.

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

Family vacation

Stay was great! Perfect for my dad and daughter and great for my Shiba Inu
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T., Atlanta

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

Lovely dog-friendly house

We had an absolutely wonderful time at this property! The house is extremely dog friendly with a fenced yard and everything. Perfect getaway for every member of the family!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Roxane B.

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

Wonderfully maintained mountain home

House stocked with every thing you could need. You can immediately tell that the owners have invested in making this home clean and cozy. Perfect for traveling pets with secure fencing in the back yard. Quiet and private. Woodsy with distant mountain views. What a great experience. Would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristan H.

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

Wonderful colorful long werkend

Great location for fun activities like rafting and access to nice local sites. Lots of space at the house with scenic views of mountains and beautiful fall foliage. Our dog lived the freedom to run around in the fenced in yard!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

emaline wi w.

5

we loved the house. it was very, convenient location, with all the conveniences of home. The house was very clean and well-appointed. We had some issues figuring out the thermostat, but it didn't present a major problem. We would love to return next year.

8/10 Good

Ruth M., West Columbia

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

Family Ski trip

The property was pleasantly clean and had everything we needed. It was close enough to restaurants and grocery stores. It was a short drive to Maggie Valley for skiing and snow tubing. Views we beautiful and the drive up the mountain was easy. I'm a very cold natured person, and the master was a drafty, but I was glad they had plenty of blankets for our snowy stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E., Charleston, SC

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

Super Break in the BEAUTIFUL Mountains

The property is spacious yet cozy. Lots of space for gathering and getting caught up. The appliances and kitchen “kit” were very top drawer. We like to cook and this was a big plus. We loved the easy access to downtown Sylva and the Nantahala trout fishing. The pottery, glassware, and quilts were a lovely icing on a pretty place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Ken H.

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

Quick Weekend

This property is exactly as advertised. No unpleasant surprises. Especially for the overall accessibility and easy commute to town. Fit the bill for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

Amazing!!

This is probably the best Vacation Home we have stayed in. The location is perfect and an easy drive. The home is gorgeous. Hands down the most pet friendly home we have stayed in! The kitchen is incredibly well stocked!! The yard is amazing and this whole home is kid welcoming. There isn’t a single thing to not love about this home!! The quilts were gorgeous. Take the time to appreciate them!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

nice house

House was nice, very quiet and private. It had everything you needed to cook a meal. We did not use the grill. We had tons of towels and washcloths if needed. Internet worked great. The downstairs was great for spreading out. My only complaint was that the mattresses could use replacing, but my mattress at home is hard as rock so it may not be an issue for some people
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney K.

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

Above the Clouds vacation

We had a great time at this property over the holiday. Great location, 10 minutes from Sylva, plenty of space, great fenced in yard for the dogs, kitchen complete with everything we needed. Some simple updates to this property can make this the absolute perfect home to book. Doorknobs didn’t work so you had to lock the top lock, quick easy inexpensive fix to make guests feel more secure. And the beds were not comfortable, if not complete new mattresses, just mattress toppers would have helped with comfort at night. Other than those items, this was a great location and property for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

4

The rental was well advertised and was exactly what we were expecting. During our stay the area had record low temperatures, but the house stayed relatively warm. The bedrooms with sliding glass doors were a little bit colder, but plenty of blankets were provided. It was a nice touch to have the handmade quilts. We enjoyed the den downstairs. It was cozy. We also enjoyed cooking several meals. The grocery store was very closely located.
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10/10 Excellent

Anastasia F.

Cozy family mountain house

The house was perfect for our big family. Some repairs are needed. Downstairs had a musty-pee smell and the couch and bed were uncomfortable it the beds and sleeper couch upstairs were great! Blinds in master bedroom need replacing as do the broken blinds downstairs. Communication with Sundog was great!! You all were on it! Good place for the price! Nice and private
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10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

Outstanding! Great value Wonderful house.

This was a last minute getaway weekend for my husband's birthday. We wanted to bring our two Alaskan Malamute dogs and get snowed in. Everything was perfect! Communication with Sundog Vacations was wonderful, we got in without any issues, and were delighted by the house. It was more than two people and two big dogs needed but it very well equipped and furnished. We and the dogs loved having the fenced in yard. The tall fence was perfect for our big fur balls. We got about six inches of snow and the power went out for about 12 hours. We had prepared and were warm and comfy. Again, communication with the rental agency was terrific during the power outage. Having the gas heater was a big plus too. We were reluctant to leave. I think we will return to Above the Clouds soon! Management Response: Thank you for your feedback! We are so happy to know that you enjoyed your time at the home! We would be delighted to host you and your furry friends again in the future!
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10/10 Excellent

Francine W.

Needs Some TLC/ Get Home While Still Daylight

Loved the fenced yard and dog run. The beds were quite comfortable. There were plenty of dishes, glasses etc. But, the house itself needs some TLC. Parque-type floor was very worn with gaps between the sections. Threshold between vinyl and carpet was loose and a trip hazard. There was a hole in the wall near the closet in one bedroom. One or more of the dining table chairs had stains. One of the extra blankets had a spot/stain. The vinyl tile in the shower of the master bath was cracked with mold or a mold-looking substance in the cracks. The water in that shower was either extremely hot or extremely cold. There was no comfortably warm. The ice maker and dispenser are the weirdest thing I have ever seen. To have ice dispensed from the dispenser we had to use an extremely small scooper and hand load ice into the dispenser. Why even have the ice dispenser? The vertical blinds in the master bedroom has slats missing. The view was not one of the prettiest mountain-views. Given these things the daily rate was too much for the house. The very worst aspect though was the the turn onto Cavern Ridge and into the driveway. Both my friend and I are from areas without mountains. The mountain roads up to Cavern Ridge were fine but, the turn onto Cavern Ridge is quite difficult. The turn into the driveway is very dangerously scary especially at night. So scary that my friend and I ate very early dinners in order to get back to the house while still daylight. The owner had a few instructions in a frame on the wall. The instructions were after a brief story about the house. The story was sweet but, the instructions should be in a binder or folder on the dining table. I did not see the instructions until I read the story on the time of our departure. My friend never would have seen them if I did not tell her about the story and the instructions that followed. The management company was so easy to work with BUT I was told that after 7pm the phones would be forwarded to another SRG location so someone would be able to help if there was a problem. I called after 7 pm. All calls went to voice mail. So sorry about the review. The fenced yard and dog run were great.

10/10 Excellent

Alison M.

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

Beautiful Dog Friendly Home

We had a wonderful time on our family vacation at this home! It is in the perfect location close to hiking trails and city life so you can do whatever you want. The house is very dog friendly with a nice fenced in yard and porch. The only con is the driveway because of the potholes at the entrance but don't let that steer you away! This house was perfect for our family of six and we had plenty of room even with the dog! Thanks again to the owners for letting us stay in their beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

TANYA M.

Liked: Check-in, location

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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

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