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Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC!

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Exterior
Have a nap across from the river in the hammock.
Property grounds
Relax on the new enlarged deck overlooking the river.
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Canton, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Biltmore Estate
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC!

Hello and welcome to this historic, cozy, yet spacious riverside cottage near Asheville, North Carolina on the Pigeon River! This house has been a vacation destination for the past eight years, and we are thrilled to be hosting.

With 1800 square feet, three bedrooms, a new 7-seat hot tub, and enough room for eight to sleep, you can bring the whole family or make it a memorable weekend for just you and that special someone. Enjoy the crackle of a toasty fireplace while you sip a well-deserved glass of cabernet and unwind from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life. At night take a short drive to nearby Asheville to explore the vibrant food, music, art, and beer scene, or head to Waynesville and explore small-town life with its art and culture. Afterward, come back home and test your inner astronomer while stargazing on the deck.

Can't leave your furry friend at home? We have dogs, so we get it. Although a small fee applies, we welcome responsible dog owners who bring their well-behaved pups. They'll enjoy the fenced-in back yard.

Surrounded by spectacular views of the Pigeon River and stored with all the amenities of home, you'll be glad you finally took that vacation you put off for way too long.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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

About the area

Canton

Located in Canton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Cold Mountain Gameland. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Water tubing and rafting adventures can be found near the property.
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Canton, NC

What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 24 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville - 25 min drive - 38.7 km
  • The Orange Peel - 25 min drive - 39.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 48 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ingles Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Valley Pizzeria - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC!?

As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC! on 18 April 2026 start from NZ$416, 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 Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family & Dog Friendly House With Hot Tub OnThe Pigeon River Near Asheville, NC! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Pigeon River and within 3 mi (5 km) of Canton Area Historical Museum and Colonial Theater. Blue Ridge Health - Haywood and Haywood Regional Medical Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this home. We we in town for wedding and thoroughly enjoyed the place. Had fun with our 18 month old grandson who loved throwing rocks in the river. Highly recommend staying here. If we are in the area again would book without question.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

chad l.

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

Wonderfully renovated home on the river!

So happy to see this property was unaffected by the storms this summer. House is beautifully renovated and so very well stocked!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Pigeon River Canton NC

First class home with a great quiet location above the river. Fireflies in the evening put on a great show. Hope to be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcie L.

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

Absolutely wonderful Christmas week

Beautiful property. House was large and perfect for our family of 7 Listening to the river at night was an added bonus Kitchen has everything you could want, a lot of extra towels and linens as well They even went the extra mile with a Christmas tree!! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

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

A wonderful and relaxing trip

What a gem this property is! From the wonderful hosts to the amazing river access this was a great experience. The house was very comfortable for our family of six with room to spare. The well appointed kitchen provides all that’s needed to prepare meals. The newly added hot tub was great for relaxing after days on the river or hiking. We’re looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Mountain retreat

We loved our stay. Which could have been a diaster, when the property changed owners, but it was effortless. Dave was great with keeping in touch and making sure the property was on point. The pictures do not do the cottage justice. It has a rustic southern charm with modern appliances. Our family enjoyed grabbing tubes and hanging in the river. We would definitely return!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

The house was perfect for our Family Vacation!!!

Our Family of seven enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The house was very comfortable for all of us and had everything you could possibly need for a stay. We loved waking up to the view of the river every morning. The owners David and April were very kind and helpful. They shared with us places and restaurants to visit and some welcome gifts when we got there as well. They were also kind enough to adjust our check in date to a day earlier at the last minute. We can't thank them enough for their hospitality and for sharing their beautiful home with us. We will be sure to visit again soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

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

Best Vacation Ever

We love Western North Carolina and have vacationed there for the past 20 years. Now that we are empty nesters, we have become hound rescuers and only stay in homes with fenced yards. David and April's home is the best property was have ever stayed in, right on the river. Our dogs loved the yard (so did we). The home felt like we were out in the country, with just a few homes nearby and the property backed up to an orchard. We expected we would have to drive the usual 20-30 minutes to get to groceries and restaurants. However, we were five minutes away from groceries and fast food and just 10 minutes from the charming downtown of Canton. David and April are amazing hosts and we definitely will stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Peaceful Riverfront Cottage

Our group, four adults and two 5 year-old boys, had a wonderful time at David and April's new cottage. We've had this trip booked for awhile and found out our booking was being cancelled due to the sale of the property. David, the new owner, contacted us promptly and sent us an invite to rebook our trip. The process was seamless and the trip was back on. We arrived to the property and were greeted with beautiful views of the Pigeon River and an apple orchard along with an inviting home. The house is clearly older, but it's well taken care of and has a lot of charm. The landscaping is spot on. During our stay, we did hikes around DuPont and Pisgah. The accessibility to these locations from the property was fantastic. The various waterfalls in DuPont, as recommended in the host's guidebook, were fantastic. Hiking along the Graveyard Fields and Black Balsam Knob in Pisgah offered breathtaking views. It was great to go hiking, then come back to splash and cool off in the river. There are many wonderful restaurants nearby in Canton and Waynesville. We'd strongly recommend the Southern Porch in downtown Canton for quality Southern style cuisine at very reasonable prices. After supper, we'd cap the night off by enjoying the serenity of the yard and catching fireflies with our children. There are plenty of amenities (grocery, produce stands, etc.) and activities nearby (Biltmore, GSMR, tubing, etc.). We appreciate the hospitality and look forward to future visits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by David and April

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Hi there. We are April and David, along with Alecia who has been taking care of this house for the past eight years. Ask her about the history if you happen to see her.

Why they chose this property

We have lived in Western North Carolina for twenty-four years (plus April grew up not far from this house in Waynesville before going off to Atlanta for a while). We love the arts and crafts in the region, the beer scene (mmm...beer), and the rivers. If this is your first visit we hope you will come to love Western North Carolina too.

What makes this property unique

What makes this property unique? The river, that's what. The Pigeon River flows right along the property, ready for fishing, tubing, or simply watching it roll by.
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