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Loved by Guests

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View from Creek
Exterior detail
Driveway/parking
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Place, Santeetlah Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Cheoah River
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunk bed room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bunk bed room 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Loved by Guests

At Emory Lodge you will enjoy the magnificent mountain views of western North Carolina's National Forest. The cabin was built in 1982, and was an operating trout farm until 2002. There was a second cabin built on the property in 1985 and attached to the existing cabin by a large deck. This is the cabin we occupy when we are able to come up from Atlanta. We purchased the property in 2006 and started renovations the following year. We began offering the original cabin as a vacation rental in the fall of 2012. The total square footage of the cabin is 2200 sq. ft. The lodge has a large yard with West Buffalo Creek running through the middle of it. We have about 600 ft. of creek on the property. Trout fish right off the deck!
The area has several trout streams... stocked and native. Miles of well maintained hiking trails with magnificent views. Lake Santeetlah is only about 6 miles from the lodge, as is the Cherohala skyway and Joyce Kilmer national forest.
If seclusion, hiking, mountain streams and waterfalls, trout fishing, great mountain views, and relaxing is what you are looking for, this is the place. If you need to stay in touch with the rest of the world, we now have high-speed starlink internet.
Please be aware, the final 1.5 miles of road approaching the lodge is private gravel/dirt. It is very rocky and can be muddy after a rain. We suggest vehicles with medium to high ground clearance. If you are planning to ride street bikes, this is likely not for you.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outdoors only

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Although we are pet friendly, we do ask you keep your pets off the furniture and beds. We need to consider future guests who may have allergies.

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Robbinsville

Located in Robbinsville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Junaluska Medicine Trail and Graham County Historical Association are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cheoah Dam and Tail of the Dragon Dragon Statue. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain biking.
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Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 14 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Junaluska Medicine Trail - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Cheoah River - 23 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Graham County Historical Association - 23 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 27 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Tail of the Dragon Vacation Rentals - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room at Snowbird Mountain Lodge - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Loved by Guests pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Loved by Guests?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Loved by Guests on 10 May 2026 start from NZ$339, 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 Loved by Guests?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Loved by Guests?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Loved by Guests?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Loved by Guests located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Santeetlah Lake and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Junaluska Medicine Trail and Graham County Historical Association are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very secluded and peaceful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Seth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property awesome location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

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

Great stay.

If you love secluded, this is it. Great host, beautiful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

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

Great vacation

Great stay on West Buffalo Creek. Very quite & relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina S.

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

Beautiful, Quiet Escape

Our children absolutely loved this creekside cabin! They practically lived in the creek, fishing and swimming and stacking rocks! The home was charming, unique, and quiet! The drive back into the property promised seclusion and adventures! The kids are already begging to return soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isbany C.

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

A place to relax

spend some beautiful days in contact with nature.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Emory Lodge

Way off the beaten track, but just what we were looking for!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jena W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great stay

The only problem we had was how the cabin was not cleaned at all.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy D.

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

Remote Getaway

Great place to truly disconnect, fish, and relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

debra t.

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

great hideaway in woods

wonderful cabin in the woods....fully stocked......great decks.....overlooks super fun creek/stream............terrific...will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie E.

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

Peace

Peaceful place. Plenty of space to relax or fish whatever you may like!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

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

Perfect Getaway

The house was a great size to be vacationing with extended family. The property is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. Scott was so helpful and very accommodating . We will definitely love to stay at Emory Lodge again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Great Getaway

Wonderful as always. I could just sit on the deck all day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kyle t.

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

Amazing

Scott is first rate in all areas. And the place is unbelievable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Very Cozy Cabin

This cabin was very cozy. It’s great for a small group or a larger group. The creek behind the cabin was beautiful and the outside spaces were wonderful. The owners are right there if you have any questions or need anything. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin McCallister G.

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

Great Trip

Definitely remote , but just what we were looking for. Weather was great, fishing was good. Actually pleasantly surprised with the internet at the house. Get your groceries before you head out to the house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerem F.

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

Emory Moose

Great place to stay in a beautiful & private location. We were there for 5 days and saw less than a dozen vehicles. Loved it!!! This is our second stay at Emory Lodge and will return again in the future! Thanks Scott!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Vacation

Property was nice but very remote. Took to long to get to property from town
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

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

Beautiful Place

Emory Lodge is the most beautiful scenic place. The four of us really enjoyed our stay. It rained most of our stay but we never felt closed in with the views from all the windows. The creek sang us to sleep each night, and the birds woke us each morning. I think 3 vehicles went by during our stay. Very much a hidden away place to get away from it all. We all can't wait to return! Thank You Owners !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky C.

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

The greatest get away

It was Awesome, myself and adult children just had a great time grilling, fishing, around a fire on back deck listening and looking at the beautiful river and loving the outdoors and the beautiful lodge! Scott is so great and considered a friend with us all now! Had a lot going on for him, a bad storm came through, trees down, electricity off for a while but he made us feel safe, THANKS SCOTT ❤️ Can’t wait to get back 😊 God Bless!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milia M.

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

Spring break retreat

We loved our stay at the Emory Lodge. Very quiet and cozy. Has everything you need to cook you just need to bring the food. I do suggest going to the grocery store before you come because of how long it takes to get back to town. That wasn’t an issue for us. We loved feeling like we had the mountains to ourselves. The kids played in the creek constantly. Great experience all the way around. Owner is awesome with communication and very helpful. We will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard A.

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

Great get away spot

Everything just as described.. Little off the beaten path as stated but not that bad. If you follow the owner directions and go slow the last mile or so anyone can get there. My brother was in a little sports car and had no major problems getting there. The view and sound from the deck is fantastic. Fire pit on porch was very nice to have. We built a fire every night. Thanks to the owner for supplying wood. Very relaxing. Everything we needed plus was there. We will be back
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen R.

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

Four Fabulous Sisters and Two Husbands celebrating 3 birthdays

Great experience. It drizzled most of Saturday and we didn’t get outside but that’s not a reflection on the property. We enjoyed our time together. It was remote and that was explained upfront with detailed directions. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, etc. Lots of room to move around. The bed mattresses could be upgraded. There were a few towels left in the dryer and one towel in the downstairs bath looked used and dirty. Some of the towels were stained. I’m picky about a few things. We would probably go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

A Safe Retreat

First, let me start by saying this place was wonderful. Cozy, rustic (but with many amenities provided!), fantastic babbling stream. One of our party was going through some hard times and asked us to find something “isolated and with trees.” This delivered and more. Gorgeous scenery, very peaceful, and the cabin was even better in person than the pictures. Someone also has progressive MS, so a cabin with most features accessible on one floor was a must. Also fit the bill. A few things to note: -We totally got lost. Google didn’t take us the same route as the owner seemed to think it would (not his fault). We got there in the end, but it was good to get there during daylight. -Our car also got “herded” by two farm dogs shortly at the beginning stretch of the gravel road (both coming and going). Be aware you may have animal friends, also like… -There were quite a few yellow jackets enjoying the fall weather on the porch with us. As this is a natural setting, it’s not surprising (at least one of us got stung, though, so something important for those who might have allergies). -As we came the first weekend the heat got turned on (lovely weather!), there was a bit of a lingering gas (?) scent throughout the cabin. It was a little odd but would probably dissipate more after it’s been on longer. These are more things to be aware of than problems. We had a wonderful time and wouldn’t hesitate to come again! Beautiful place and very relaxing. Loved the stream noise.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Winter Wonderland

Our family couldn't have asked for more when we arrived at Emory Lodge. It accommodated our party of nine, had supplies we needed, and entertainment galore. Though the internet was spotty and there was a minor hiccup with frozen pipes (thanks unexpected winter storm), we had a blast. Scott was phenomenal, travelling to fix the issue and ensure we all had what we needed to enjoy our stay. Though the weather was unexpected, it only added to the beauty of the property. The stream was frozen over, the trees covered in snow, the Christmas decorations keeping the holiday spirit churning. It was the best post-Christmas vacation we've ever had. Hell, it was the best vacation we've ever had! What an incredible experience this was. We have every intention of coming back to the Smokies and Emory Lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Crystal Emory

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Welcome to our site. We are Crystal and Scott Emory. We purchased the property in 2006. With encouragement from our neighbors and friends, we decided in the fall of 2012 to offer our escape from reality to others.

After Scott's passing in 2024, the property is now managed by their daughter, Cassandra.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a weekend getaway in the Smokey mountains to ride our motorcycles. We found a property advertised as a former trout farm. After the first visit, we were hooked! We were not looking for two houses, but we could not pass on this property. It is remote, yet still on the grid with all the comforts of home.

What makes this property unique

Miles of old logging roads to walk, or ride ATV's. Located on a stocked trout stream if you like fishing, or just relaxing on the deck overlooking the stream. Nearby the scenic Cherohala Skyway, Joyce Kilmer State Park, Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake, and The Tail Of The Dragon.

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