Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front!

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A log cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and bar.
A rustic cabin with a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a hammock.
A log cabin interior with a sofa set, ottoman, fireplace, and stone wall.
A hot tub in a snowy outdoor setting with a wooden structure and a warning label.
A wooden interior with a dining table, chairs, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Pigeon River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Clyde, NC
  • Place, Pigeon River
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Cataloochee Valley
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Clyde

Located in Clyde, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Consider Folkmoot Friendship Center for a night out or Waynesville Recreation Center if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Clyde, NC

What's nearby

  • Pigeon River - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 17 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Biltmore Estate - 43 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 45 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Haywood 209 Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ben’s Backdraft BBQ - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front!?

As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$947, 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 Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bison Escape: Mini donkeys out front! located?

This family-friendly Clyde cabin is located in the mountains, 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Pigeon River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Haywood County Public Library and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Waynesville Recreation Center and Great Smoky Mountains National Park 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. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was as described. We loved the animals
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

Wonderful vacation spot for your family, kids loved feeding the animals.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks Brian! Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The listing undersells how amazing this place is!

My family spent an amazing two weeks at Bison Escape. We loved it so much that we immediately booked it for the same two weeks next year before we even left.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

The house was perfect, location was pretty close to everything. The grandkids had a blast feeding the donkeys and goats with food that was left for them. We had a great time made many memories
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

My kids and I had a blast. The location was beautiful. The hot tub at night looking at the stars was relaxing. The outdoor space was perfect. The game room was a hit. We made wonderful memories visiting all the animals throughout the days.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks Catherine! Glad you all enjoyed your stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations, NC. We appreciate you taking time to leave us a review! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a cool place!

Really enjoyed our stay. The property is well laid out and has plenty to do for all age ranges. Donkeys, goats & sheep to serenade you and interact with. Bison feeding and viewing is about 1mi away, and was fun and informative. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful as well. Overall the farm is just a ton of fun for the whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
So glad you all enjoyed your stay! We appreciate you taking time to leave us a 5 star review! Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation

Buffalo Creek is a wonderful place for families to escape to. & Bison Escape is a wonderful cabin to stay in. The ranch was awesome & our neighbors were mini donkeys, turkeys & sheep. Our 4 year wasn't the only one who loved the buffalo & llamas. We will be back!! Thanks for everything!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2023
So glad you all enjoyed your stay! We appreciate your review. Cheryl
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice cabin, very nice & quiet location.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was very nice, clean, and quiet. Very relaxing. We went to Cherokee one day and Asheville the next, it was only a 45 minute drive to both. The owners were easy to get in touch with and really helpful. On the day we were leaving our battery was dead and we were stuck in the driveway. They came out to help us. Great cabin, great location, great owners, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Hi Brent, So glad to hear you all enjoyed your stay! Hope the car got fixed! I guess the car didn't want to go home either! :) Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, everything u need.

Everything was great. Kitchen well stocked with utensils. Sitting outside and enjoying the hot tub. Close to Maggie valley and Cherokee. Cheryl was a great help and available at all times. We left some items and she brought to fayetteville so I could meet her and pick them up. THANK YOU CHERYL.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks Bill for leaving a review!! We greatly appreciate it & it was nice to meet you in Fayetteville. Cheryl
Archival

10/10 Excellent

So incredibly amazing!

When I showed my kids the cabin I chose online...they were super excited!!! They just loved the idea of being on the bison ranch. Our cabin was clean & super cozy & decorated so tastefully!! The cousins all enjoyed the game room & every night was spent in the hot tub by the adults!! We will make this a yearly tradition! The folks at Buffalo Creek were really friendly too!! We met Harold, he fed the bison & then his wife I think, (Harriet was her name), rides the tractor & she got us the bison meat. Every time we had a question, Cheryl responded very fast. We will surely be telling our friends about Buffalo Creek Vacations. Thanks for making it possible to make lasting memories!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks!
Archival

8/10 Good

Family friendly with Easy Access

PROS: Plenty of space, very comfortable bedding, in-house entertainment options for entire family, nice hot tub Cons: Odd living room seating with no end tables; Poorly maintained pots and pans; lots of "fees" and extra duties like taking the trash down the road Loved the beds and the local horses are very friendly. This was a great base of operations to the local shops and not bad to Asheville/Biltmore area. Never were able to see bison and in spite of name, they never come to the Bison Escape property. (We even tried to see them at feeding time as suggested but they were no where to be found.)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2015
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Dear Robert, Thank you for taking the time & leaving us feedback. I apologize about the endtable in the living room not being there, it got ruined & we pulled it out to fix it. We just opened in July, so I am surprised our pots are already ruined, we will replace them as soon as possible & I appreciate you letting us know. I am also sorry you never saw the bison. Not sure if it was raining when you were there, that is the only time we do not feed them. I am glad you enjoyed the rest of our amenities & your stay. Sincerely, Cheryl
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Spring break vaca.

Pros: Happy with the beautiful scenery that surrounds this roomy cabin. Donkies, goats & cows greeted us Upon arrival. Kitchen well stocked with everything needed to cook a good meal. Hot tub was nice. Cons: bathrooms were very dirty. Suite master bath has mold surrounding the tub and hair everywhere. We all used the shower in upstairs room. That shower was dirty too. Hair everywhere. Dust and dirt throughout the entire house. Floors were dirty. Large sofa is broken so we couldn't sit on it. Just the chase and round chair to sit on. Sofas had dog hair and crumbs from someone eating on it. Towels smelled funny and are torn. Cabin needs an upgrade and good cleanup throughout. I paid alot of money to stay here and I was a bit disappointed that have to pay so much money for cleaning. But the job isn't done properly. But We made the best of our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations. We strive for 5 stars & I am sorry about the items you listed. We will address those asap. We appreciate you bringing it to our attention.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation spot

We enjoyed our time at Bison Escape. The goats and donkeys that surround the property provided lots of entertainment. (Added bonus-witnessing the birth of a baby donkey!) The cabin was as described-actually much larger than expected. I wish it was closer to the main property. We thought we would be able to walk/hike to the main property but you would have to walk along a main road with lots of traffic so we had to drive. Fishing in the river near by is a no go (too much current and no real area to fish). The stocked pond that is several miles up the road and was recommended, was expensive and did not allow for catch and release. However, they did recommend a park (Max Patch) up the mountain which was actually quite beautiful- Had a pond for fishing and a trail for hiking. The drive up it a bit nerve-racking but that’s the mountain life! My negatives-the game room had a dart board but no darts and the foosball table needs some work. The upstairs shower had some mild mildew present in the shower (in the cracks of the surround) and the curtain rod would not hold tension so when you pulled the curtain back it would occasionally fall. The washing machine had a lot of rust to the inside surround so you had to be cautious when washing clothes. Nothing major or that would prevent me from recommending this property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks for taking time to leave us a review & feedback. WE had major storms the past week prior to your arrival which caused the Pigeon River to come up over the road. The area everyone walks down to the river is to the left of the main ranch where there is a pull off to park. I'm sorry if it was still too high when you were visiting. That only happens @ once a year! I will check on the issues you mentioned & I appreciate you for bringing them to our attention. Cheryl
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great retreat with many amenities nearby.

The staff is nice and attentive. They left animal feed daily for kids to feed goats, donkeys, etc. Really nice retreat with all you need. The kitchen is fully equipped and well organized, everything is labeled. Nice and comfy play room also.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Mountain Getaway

Such a smooth process from check in to check out. I loved the book of organization that was placed in the house. It was complete and concise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property

We had such an incredible stay with Buffalo Creek’s Bison Escape. The house was awesome, the staff was incredible and the whole experience was just phenomenal. We can’t wait to go back. Actually we didn’t even want to leave. The Donkey coral was so cool having them in our front yard. They were so excited to have friends over, they are so friendly. The animals on the farm are so well cared for it was a joy to see all of them. I recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in Maggie Valley/Clyde area. Easy access and such an amazing place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience!

Awesome secluded cabin. Super friendly owners with a quick response time. Bison meat was phenomena! Over all a wonderful stay, hope to be back one day!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks Mindy for taking time to leave a review! Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great for all ages!

Super experience for our family. We loved the game room, hot tub, playground and interacting with the animals. Our 6 kids range in age from 5-17 and EVERYONE enjoyed the trip. Plenty of room for all of us :) Even our dog had a blast! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Glad you all enjoyed the stay. Thanks for leaving us a review. Seems like you all enjoyed your stay. We strive for five star reviews, so if you don't mind, please send me an email what we can do better to earn a 5 star review. Thanks!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

INCREDIBLE!!

From the moment my family walked into this beautiful log cabin, we fell in love & we all agreed it will be a yearly tradition! The attention to detail was impeccable! Everything was done so tastefully. The kids enjoyed looking up at the stars while in the hot tub. We had hours of fun w/ challenging games of foosball & darts! Grandma even one once!! The s'mores every night created memories for my kids that they will cherish for a lifetime!! I can't forget to mention to go see the bison feeding! Wow...what magnificent creatures they are!! You are right there next tom them!! Great time was had by all & we are already thinking of what week to come back next summer! Thanks Buffalo Creek for making such an amazing place that we can retreat to!! The LaRoose Family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Dear Chris, We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay at Timber Hollow! Thanks for the glowing 5 star review! Sincerely, Cheryl
Archival

10/10 Excellent

"This is the Best Place We Have Ever Stayed Mom"

Stayed here for two nights with my family right after Christmas. This log cabin in the woods (but not far from civilization) was decorated for Christmas and had all amenities from home and more. The wood burning fireplace and hot tub were perfect for the cold nights. The game room was equipped for everyone from toddlers to seniors. Dart board, pool table, air hockey, barbies, puzzles, toy cars, popcorn maker you name it. We had wifi and TV. Horses in pasture in front of house. Goats in pen next door. The adult kids (20s) and my teen son went fishing in the pond nearby and took walks in woods. The house was huge and spread out so it fit this party of 7 and 2 dogs comfortably. We also invited 9 of our local relatives up for dinner and to enjoy the game room and there was so much for everyone to do that night. Again the house was so huge that even with our dinner guests there was plenty of seating and we never felt crammed in. I highly recommend this place. My 21 years old daughter said, This is the best place we have ever stayed mom."
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Dear Lynda, I am so thrilled to hear you all enjoyed your New Years weekend at our cabin! Getting the kids to enjoy family time is always a score :). Thanks for taking time to leave us a review! See you next time. Cheryl
Archival

8/10 Good

Perfect for two families

When we needed a nice quiet escape from reality with our families, my best friend and I looked no further than Bison Escape. The cabin was perfect for both the adults and kids. We enjoyed the secluded location and playing in the Pigeon River right down the road. Easy drive to Waynesville for groceries. We were able to go to Asheville, Maggie Valley and Cherokee for day trips. The addition of the two goats on the property was a delight for our kids. Cheryl was very responsive to any requests. The week ended way too early for us!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks Jamie, Glad you all enjoyed your stay. Cheryl
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Bison Escape does not disappoint!!!

Once again Cheryl, we had an awesome vacation. Enjoyed watching the deer and turkey in the neighboring field. Very comfortable, peaceful cabin to get away from it all, but close to Maggie Valley, Cherokee and Asheville. We also spent one day in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. I hope to see you again next year when we come back. Next year will mark 5 years we have been visiting!!!!!! That says it all. Thank you again -- Beth.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Beth it was such a pleasure meeting you after being here a few times! It was nice talking w/ you both! Thanks again for taking time to leave us a review. Till next time, Cheryl
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great cabin with lots of amenities!

Very comfortable and secluded cabin. Lots of privacy; close to the main farm. We loved seeing the bison getting their breakfast oats. There were 2 horses pasturing in an area directly next to our driveway (not owned by Bison Farm), and we had a great time every day feeding them apples and carrots through the fence. They were our dear friends by the time we left!!! Loved the hot tub, the front veranda and luscious views into nearby meadows. Very relaxing...
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
HI Anne, Glad you all enjoyed your stay! Thanks for taking time to leave us a review, we appreciate it. The field is ours, but the horses rent the field & their owners loves when guest interact w/ them..they are such friendly horses...glad you all enjoyed them too! Thanks for leaving our cabin in excellent condition. Cheryl
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great family retreat

Excellent cabin! Great customer service! It was very quite and secluded but still reasonably close to asheville, maggie valley and Cherokee. We went to watch the Bission get feed, definitely a must! Cheryl even provided a small amount of firewood, perfect for an evening or two of Smores. The game room was great, the kids loved it. The hot tub was very relaxing, just make sure to check the temp as soon as you get there. It is cleaned and refilled after every stay so the temp is most likely adjusted down. The playground is neatly tucked away in the woods just down from the top of a hill. It is a good play area and the hike was not to bad. I'm pretty sure the OLDER KIDS (adults) enjoyed the scenery more. Will certainly be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks for taking time to leave us a review! Glad you all enjoyed your stay!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Loved it!

We loved Bison Escape! The cabin had everything we needed, plus homey extras that made the initial "move in" easier. The main floor master was perfect for the grand parents and our 3 teenagers had plenty of space in the kid's room. Having a master bedroom upstairs and down stairs was perfect for our family! I was impressed with the game room - even when we had music playing in there, the main part of the house couldn't hear it! The location is perfect for visiting nearby attractions. We enjoyed day trips and made it home for dinner almost every night. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the buffalo!...and the goats and bunnies and horses and llamas...The kids (and adults) got a big kick out of feeding and petting the animals. We really enjoyed watching the bison get their breakfast, we even got to see a little rough-housing one afternoon (actually, it looked like they were playing tag!). I highly recommend Buffalo Creek Vacations, we are looking forward to returning!
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Hi Gina, Thank you so much for taking teh time to leave us a 5 star review! We GREATLY appreciate it & are so thrilled to hear you all enjoyed yourselves at Bison Escape! See you next time your travels brings you to the Smoky Mountains! Cheryl
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