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The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!

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An aerial view of a property with two small buildings, a gravel driveway, and surrounding greenery.
A compact kitchen with a colorful checkered backsplash, a wooden dining table, and a black sofa with a blue cushion.
A room with a window overlooking a river and forest.
A gravel driveway leading to a green building with a row of white chairs outside.
A compact kitchen with a wooden countertop, a sink, a microwave, and a small refrigerator. There is a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Dillsboro

On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Tuckasegee River with a stay here. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Poteet Memorial Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 13 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 24 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 25 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 28 min drive - 40.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Nick’s Bbq - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪South of Philly - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬10 min drive

About this property

The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!

Welcome to The Florio! This magical riverfront tiny house is the perfect nature escape, just 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains and 5 minutes to Sylva and Dillsboro. Fish right on the property, rent kayaks or go rafting just 2 minutes away and enjoy beautiful hiking trails nearby. Wake up in a cozy bed to the soothing sounds of the Tuckasegee River.

◆ River access
◆ Beautiful walking trails & mountain views
◆ 2 queen beds
◆ Coffee provided
◆ Kitchen essentials
◆ Wi-Fi

The Florio sits right on the Tuckasegee River and gives you easy access to fun and relaxing activities. Kayak down the river, hike in the mountains, fish from the riverbank or grab great food and drinks in town as it is all close by. The tiny house is located at the front of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and Campground, offering a quiet, cozy place to enjoy nature and explore the area.

◆ 2 minutes to Tuckasegee Outfitters (tubing, rafting, kayaking)
◆ 3 minutes to downtown Dillsboro with great restaurants
◆ 7 minutes to downtown Sylva with amazing food and local breweries
◆ 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
◆ 20 minutes to Cherokee
◆ Located at the entrance of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins & Campground

You will have full access to the entire tiny home during your stay.

Please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to assist you with anything you may need!

We are pet friendly! Pet fee applies at booking. Please reach out if you have any questions.

We have 8 other riverfront cabins nearby in a small, family friendly campground that remains peaceful and perfect for relaxing getaways.

Everything you need is provided, including linens, towels, cooking essentials, and coffee. Just bring yourself and enjoy!

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

310625

Frequently asked questions

Does The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!.

How much does it cost to stay at The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!?

As of Sept 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! on Sept 15, 2026 start from CA $73, excluding 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.

Does The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! offer free breakfast?

The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! does not offer free breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Does The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! have a pool?

The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! does not have a pool.

How close is The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! to downtown Dillsboro?

The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! is 0.3 mi away from Dillsboro.

The Florio, Tiny Home, River, Hiking, and Rafting! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

ashlee c.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at The Florio. It was just as described, the location was fantastic, and it was very clean and organized. Will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to play in the river and close to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was iur 2nd time staying here and we really enjoyed it again. The river is so peaceful, and you can even see the family of heron that live there too if youre lucky.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Callie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed staying here. The river right by the house was lovely to listen to and amazing to fall asleep to. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Great spot!

We appreciated the simplicity of the tiny house and the river view. We also loved how close it was to downtown Sylva!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Cozy getaway

This was our first stay in a tiny home and it was lovingly appointed! The decor and finishing touches were great, and we especially appreciated the fresh coffee beans/grinder and area guide. Owners were super responsive as well! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Ice Cream Binge - No Freezer!

Turns out the "Kitchen" is more of a kitchenette! My son and I like to cook, so being that it is a tiny home, we opted for steak and a side of preassembled twice baked potatoes. For dessert we picked up Toffee Klondike bars(6pack), knowing that we would see family the next day and pass the rest on. When we arrived, we modified our meal plan to microwave the second baking of potatoes as twice baked mash potatoes, the steak was great using the induction setup, BUT there was no freezer for the Klondike Bars. When a "Kitchen" was advertised, we assumed a freezer had to be included and maybe a toaster oven or air fryer. Dinner plans got reversed as we got right into eating 6 Klondike bars between the 2 of us before they melted!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaleen

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025