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Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage

Cabin perfectly located for exploring Sylva

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, video games, DVD player
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Southwestern Community College
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Sylva

Heart of Sylva.A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Tuckasegee River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Southwestern Community College and Jackson County Historic Courthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 9 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 11 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Gold City Gem Mine - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Jackson County Historic Courthouse - 14 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪El Patron - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage

---Your Mountain Retreat Awaits—Peaceful, Scenic, and Close to Everything!

Welcome to Crystalsnest, a warm and inviting 2BR/1BA private apartment nestled beneath our stunning Jim Barna log cabin in the heart of the Smokies. Set on 2 peaceful acres with a panoramic mountain view, this cozy retreat is perfect for families, weekenders, WCU visitors, or anyone craving a little mountain magic.

---Sleeps up to 5 comfortably

King bedroom.

Queen bedroom.

Pull-out sofa in spacious living room.


---Your Own Private Deck with Epic Views
Step out onto your exclusive guest deck for morning coffee with the clouds nestled in the valley, or grill dinner at sunset as the sky turns lavender and gold. You’ll have your own BBQ, dining table, fire pit, and open space to relax—it’s all yours.

---Fully Stocked Kitchen + Dining for 8
The kitchen is ready for family meals or lazy breakfasts: full-size fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee + Keurig, cookware, glassware, and more. The handcrafted cherry table seats 8, plus bar seating for two.

---Game Night or Movie Night? You Choose.
Wind down with board games (Scrabble, Battleship, Uno, and more) or enjoy hundreds of channels—including HBO and streaming—on the large LED smart TV. There’s also a Blu-ray player and retro Nintendo GameCube for old-school fun.

---Extras You’ll Love

Fast, reliable Starlink WiFi

Plush towels & linens

Peaceful, quiet neighborhood

Massage discounts available from the owner (licensed therapist!)

Impeccably clean, fully furnished, thoughtfully stocked


---Perfect Base for Exploring Western NC

5 min → Charming downtown Dillsboro

8 min → Historic Sylva

12 min → Western Carolina University

20 min → Cherokee / Harrah’s Casino

20 min → Waynesville

30 min → Maggie Valley Skiing

45 min → Asheville

Easy access to hiking, rafting, tubing, ziplines & all the mountain adventure you can handle.



---Booking Details

2-night minimum through September

3-night minimum in October (leaf season)

Game weekends & holidays book fast—secure your dates early

One-time cleaning fee: $75

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside smoking is fine.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Great for families!

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

As long as it cleared with the owners.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Outside smoking is fine.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: As long as it cleared with the owners.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: As long as it cleared with the owners. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage to the airport?

This cabin is 59.5 mi (63-min drive) away from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage?

No, there is no casino at this cabin, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage have a spa?

This cabin doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage to downtown Sylva?

This cabin is 4 mi away from Sylva.

Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located, beautiful mountain views, and wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family truly enjoyed staying at Mountain View! House was very well stocked with everything we needed. Beautiful decorated! Check in was great!! Will be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

A very clean, quiet, comfortable place to stay while visiting the Cullowhee area. Scenic views and great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Basement Beyond Compare

Beautiful, comfortable, relaxing, peaceful. The location is central to the small towns and natural’s beauty. We enjoyed spending the days out and about and returning to our home away from home with beautiful views and great outdoor space. It is spacious, beautifully decorated with comfortable sofas and beds. We also enjoyed time outside in the evenings listening to the night sounds of nature and sitting by the fire pit. The host was very responsive in meeting our requests, but respected our privacy. I would highly recommend this vacation rental. A definite 10+ out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Emily D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent view!

The view from the front of the rental was amazing, such beautiful tree-covered mountains. The rental is a basement apartment built into a hill, and it has nice windows along the front wall. The bedroom with a king didn’t have windows, and the bed was hard to get in and out of (tight fit, would have been easier if I’d been able to crawl in). The owners live upstairs and were very helpful and responsive. Most renters’ reviews didn’t mention the noise of a basement apartment, but it’s pretty typical. A sweet spot was the wonderful piano playing of one of the owners. He was very considerate and only played a couple of times during the week we rented, and asked if it was okay first.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Agnes T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful getaway

Despite a lot of rain, we spent three wonderful days at this location. We felt right at home in the cozy apartment. Michael and Javier are very friendly hosts. The view from the porch was amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Scott D.

Overall a very good experience. Very, very clean. Living space was spacious

Very easy and hassle free
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryan G., Land O Lakes, FL

Great for motorcycles

We brought two motorcycles for a week of riding around the area. Plenty of room inside and out, very clean and everything we needed was there.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

One of our favorite places to stay!

A very clean, quiet, lovely place to stay while visiting the Cullowhee area. Scenic view and great location! We've stayed here 3 times now!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

harry k.

We loved it

We love our stay so much we be back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Jayne D.

Beautiful location.

Beautiful location. Enjoyed sitting out and looking at the mountains. Enjoyed a fire pit in the evening and looking at the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Beautiful property and setting!

Hosts were very accommodating and great! Everything we needed was provided. Great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer F.

Perfect!

Loved the location, the hosts, and the accommodations! I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Juan M.

A Perfect Getaway spot!

The Title of Basement apartment does not Justify how AWESOME this home is! It’s nothing like a basement or apartment, but more a Mini Cabin! Upon waking in we felt right at home! Everything was SO CLEAN, Cozy and Welcoming! And when I say Clean, I mean CLEAN! Javier made sure we felt right at home letting us know if there was anything we needed to contact him ANYTIME! But we didn’t have to, because everything was already perfect ! The location was great since we’re about 30 minutes to the Ski areas and great food, it was so convenient. Joeys Pancake house was our Breakfast Spot and Willie Brooks BBQ was just mouthwatering Anytime of the day! I can’t say enough about how Cozy this cabin was! We will be booking here for many years to come! I love a home away from home mini vacay and this was Perfect! Thanks Again For making us feel right at home :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet L.

Loved it!

This was our 2nd time staying at this place. Brought my family this time, we all loved it. Clean, close to town, close to Blue Ridge, Cherokee and other places we like to visit and only an hour to Asheville.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sheri W.

Beautiful space

Had a lovely visit to the smokey mountains. This home was comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. Was close to the highway to get where we needed to go but nestled into the mountains with a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

janis i.

Awesome spot in the Smokies!!!

Great little get away spot, super clean and had everything needed!! Owner was great in communicating and everything just went perfect for our Thanksgiving weekend!! Thanks so much The Isaacsons
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tosha C.

Very nice homeowners..very clean and beautiful home apartment with stunning views!!

It was so clean and beautifully decorated with the most stunning of views!! Furnished and stocked with everything we needed. So impressive and two of the nicest homeowners ever!! We will be planning another trip to stay in the spring/ summer of 2019! Thank you guys so much for the warm hospitality!! Happy Holidays!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Corbin H.

Beautiful and Relaxing

This place was great! Very beautiful and the hospitality was like no other! Can not wait to come back one day!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stanley S.

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful home with a great view of the mountains. The owners were very helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was so nice!

Beautiful view and the place was so clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

therese b.

Great place!

We loved this place! So immaculate and clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen was equipped with anything you could possibly need. Such comfortable beds and couches and our kids had a blast with the game cube they didn’t want to leave. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kat T.

Extremely comfortable and relaxing

Beautifully decorated and very relaxing. Would recommend to family and friends. And would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

Really great!

Our stay was wonderful! The home was comfortable and well furnished. We had everything we needed. The location was perfect also.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very lovely and comfortable!! It was just right for us, plus has the most beautiful sight of the mountains especially in the morning and at sundown!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018