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Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit

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5 person hot tub with roller shades on both sides of the deck for extra privacy
Fire pit with seating for 6. Roasting sticks are in kitchen for s'mores!
Welcome to Mountain Dream Retreat
Electronic keypad for contactless entry
Living room with 55" Smart TV and gas fireplace operational during winter months

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8124.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit

Mountain Dream Retreat is a beautiful, luxurious log cabin in a family neighborhood located in the Great Smoky Mountains. This property is located 5 miles from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and 15 minutes from downtown Bryson City.

The home is entered through the living room which offers an open floor plan complete with kitchen, living room, and dining room, perfect for entertaining. The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, pots, pans, utensils, cookware, and a Keurig coffee maker to use during your stay. The dining room has seating for six. The living room has a gas fireplace, 55' Smart TV, a sofa that converts to a queen size sleeper, which offers additional sleeping accommodations for 2 guests, and a love seat so everyone can comfortably gather to enjoy quality time together. Games and puzzles are provided for guests to enjoy during their stay. Adjacent to the kitchen is a laundry room to store pantry items and where the washer and dryer is located.

The primary bedroom has a king bed, 50’ Smart TV, and a walk-in closet. The ensuite bath has double sinks with a shower/tub combination.

On the opposite side of the house are the 2 additional guest rooms (one room has a king bed and the other has a queen) along with a full bathroom. Each bedroom has a mounted Smart TV and large closet. Towels are provided along with additional towels for use of the hot tub.

Just outside the kitchen through the sliding glass door is the covered deck with a 5-person hot tub and a separate outdoor dining table with seating for 6. While outside, you can enjoy the large, flat grassy backyard with gas grill (propane tank provided) and fire pit with seating for 6 in the comfortable Adirondack chairs. Relax with family and friends with plenty of room for outdoor games and entertainment.

Getting to the cabin is easy as it is flat and accessible for all vehicles, including motorcycles and even a parking space for trailers. No steep or poorly maintained roads here.

At Mountain Dream Retreat, you will have the solitude you need while being close to some of the best local attractions.

3 miles to Sequoyah National Golf Club
5 miles to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino
10 miles to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park
15 miles to Bryson City, home of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.
20 miles to the Nantahala Outdoor Center
1 hour to Asheville, NC

Other things to note
-During the spring, summer, and fall the lawn service is generally on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on weather.
-Garbage pick-up is on Thursday.
-Firewood is not provided.
-We have 2 security cameras on the property. One security camera is by the garage facing the driveway & front porch. The other security camera is on the back porch with the stairs & grill visible. Host will send a screenshot of the camera view upon guest request. Cameras will be on during your stay.

Please check out our other listing, Trout Creek Retreat, should you need a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom cabin. Vrbo listing # 2933300

Property manager

Jennifer Armstrong
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
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
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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 allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Set thermostat on either 60 (heat in winter) or 80 (AC in summer)
Reduce Hot Tub to 95 degrees
All trash must be bagged. No loose trash in outdoor bins.
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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Whittier

Whittier is home to this cabin. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oconaluftee Indian Village and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 11 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo - 13 min drive - 7.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brio Italian Grille - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Cabin with 2 Kings & 1 Queen, 5 miles to Casino, Hot Tub & Fire Pit located?

Situated in Whittier, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sequoyah National Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Oconaluftee Islands Park. Eastern Cherokee Agency and Tuckasegee River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

becky b.

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

Family Vacation

The property was great. It's in a great location you can easily get to stores, food, and the Casino. Very clean and peaceful location.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

As advertised

Excellent property, nicely furnished, clean and conveniently located, our second stay at this cabin. Jennifer gave us all the information we needed and we’ll hopefully use it again soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Stay for our daughters graduation at WCU

It was a great place to stay. Not to far from our daughter's school, WCU. Great little place in the Smokey mountains. Recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Great Stay!

Cabin was perfect for our weekend trip! Very clean and a great property. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Outstanding. No better experence ever!

Great host with a great home. Totally equipped kitchen for foodies. Everything new, clean and works. Best VRBO rental ever!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Cabin was very nice.

Very good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

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

Family trout fishing trip

My recent stay with family for our annual spring trout fishing trip went great! The cabin is in great shape and had everything we needed for a successful vacation. Jennifer did a great job getting the place ready. This was my second time booking and I will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Christmas Trip

The cabin was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Nice cabin

Great cabin, location, and communication was easy with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Christmas Trip!

This cabin was very beautiful on the inside and the outside. Beautifully decorated for Christmas. Exceptionally clean and well stocked! Perfect location. We had a wonderful time here and look forward to our next stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charla T.

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

Perfect Escape

We rented this gorgeous cabin for our family to explore Bryson City. Each bedroom was spacious with comfortable bedding, extra pillows and blankets also available. The kitchen had everything we needed for cooking, and the family room was relaxing except when we were playing Monopoly! My sons (19,14) enjoyed the fire pit for smores and watching them try to catch lightning bugs was so fun. We all loved the hot tub!This central location (and not requiring 4w drive to access) was perfect to hike and tube down Deep Creek, raft the Nantahala, and fly fish. Jennifer was an excellent host, gave local information prior to our arrival, and check in/out was easy. We would love to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Great cabin

Location was perfect. Cabin was clean and the kids loved playing in the yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patt

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was absolutely lovely from beginning to end!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Augustus V.

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

Great Spot

Awesome location! We had a group of 5 guys and was a great spot away from the business of the casino downtown while also being close buy, had no problems checking in/out and all amenity were clean and working, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackson S.

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

Bachelor Trip Success!

I booked this for my good friend and his wedding party with the plan to skiing at Cataloochee and then go gambling the next day at Harrah’s. The cabin was very clean and accommodated seven adult men very comfortably. The hot tub was clean and kept us warm despite the freezing temperatures. It was close to the casino and had access to everything we needed. I would absolutely recommend booking here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

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

Peace

Very much enjoyed our stay.The place was better than I even imagined
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Perfect cozy cabin!

We had a wonderful experience at this property. It is inviting, clean, and very well equipped. It is a short drive to the Cherokee casino (less than five miles, if I remember correctly). The check-in/check-out process was simple and the host is very responsive. 100% would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Great experience

Very clean, great location, will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jinki S.

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

Top Quality Stay in Cherokee Area

Everything was perfect. Especially we loved cleanliness of property. I will visit again soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm D.

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

Picture Perfect Cabin

Ideal cabin in lovely area near Cherokee, NC. Just the impression you want to have upon entering a mountain cabin - wood everywhere and extremely comfy w a local design aesthetic.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Brothers Trip

Just getting back to the east coast and my brother and a buddy wanted to see Cherokee. It was the perfect location to the casino, restaurants, and everything local. All amenities worked perfectly and no complaints. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Our two families had an amazing time in the cabin. Everything we needed was available. Also the garden is beautiful. We saw deer and rabbits. If we come back to the Smokies, I wouldn't doubt to rent this cabin again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilma M.

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

Cool and clean

Well kept..loved the decor and cleanliness. Easily available
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

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

Perfect Cabin

This was the prefect cabin for our family of 5. It was very clean and very well furnished. We had privacy but close enough to town if we needed anything. We loved our stay, and we will stay here again. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

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

Family time

Perfect cabin, had everything we needed including a flat yard for our two year old to run around outside Close to everything definitely would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Armstrong

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests