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Property grounds
Exterior
1 bedroom, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, streaming services
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Close to attractions! Pet Friendly, Polar Express, Casino & WCU.

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Whittier, NC
  • Popular LocationSequoyah National Golf Club10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarrahs Cherokee Casino15 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuseum of the Cherokee Indian17 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)62 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower

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About the area

Whittier

In Whittier .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. Sequoyah National Golf Club is within 6 miles (10 km) and Oaks Gallery is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 15 min drive
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min drive
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 19 min drive
  • Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - 16 min drive
  • Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - 16 min drive
  • Noodle Bar - 16 min drive
  • Granny's Kitchen - 16 min drive
  • Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - 16 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.

Close to attractions! Pet Friendly, Polar Express, Casino & WCU.

Welcome to Hot Cocoa! Be among the first to stay here! A newly built 1 bedroom and 1 bath cabin.
Come to this cabin to have a great vacation and get away from it all. Fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, king bed, fire pit and lots of stars in the sky!

*****Don't be nervous about booking a new property with us. See reviews to our other properties (all proudly 4.9 and higher!) The property IDS are below.

Master bedroom with glass sliding doors to the large covered porch. King size bed with all linens supplied. Comfy pillows. Large screen tv.
Living room has a comfy oversized couch and chair. Live edge wood dining bar with barstools. Large screen smart tv and blue ray DVD. (bring your Netflix passwords!)
Cabin has central heat and air.

Full bathroom with shower. Towels and washcloths provided. Hairdryer under sink.


Pack and Play childs crib available ON REQUEST.

Fully stocked kitchen. Full size stove, microwave and fridge. All utensils, plates, glasses, toaster, cookware, Keurig K cup coffee maker. (2 K cups provided).

Full size washer and dryer. (starter laundry items supplied)

Outside patio table offers a nice view. Propane gas grill. Large covered front porch with ceiling fans.
4 additional chairs around the fire pit. Fire pit is with twinkle lights. On clear nights this is the perfect spot to see hundreds of stars. firewood is not provided, please purchase locally at any nearby gas station. Marshmallow sticks are provided.

Cabin themed decor throughout. Lots of unique touches to really make you feel welcome.

This property has one neighbor, another vacation cabin we owned named Toasted Marshmallow. Perfect if you have a larger party but wanting your own space.

We do have 5 other properties around the corner if you have a larger group.
Toasted Marshmallow property # 9369861
Altitude Adjustment property # 7844527
Horseshoe Bend #2334921
Riverview Rendezvous #2031923
Twin Peaks #

This property will be decorated for Christmas in mid to late November. No current pictures as the house was just built.

PLEASE READ!

Before you pack up and head to the mountains, know that when we say mountains, we really mean it!
Dillsboro NC elevation starts at 1,975 feet. Think of this as your starting point. If you want to get a beautiful mountain view, you gotta climb some mountains. Mountain roads are typically gravel, steeper, narrower and curvier than you may be use to driving. This is all part of our charm.
We do have one big hill to get up. It is gravel. We regularly drive a Hyundai Sonata up. While AWD vehicles make everything easier they are not required. Maintain an even speed (10mph) going up and you should have no issues.

*******No refunds will be given due to weather.*****

Items NOT provided: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, items of a personal nature. We do supply hand soap, dish soap, and starter laundry items.

Please note this is a SMOKE FREE property. Ashtrays are provided outside on the porch. If the home smells of smoke, you may lose part or all of your damage deposit for additional cleaning & odor removal.

*****This property is located off US 74 in a curve. You will hear road noise while outside. While it is not obtrusive it is noticeable, but we think the convenient location makes up for this.

*****This is a pet friendly property, however we ask that you bring a kennel for your pet if you plan on leaving him/her alone at the house. We do charge a $45 non refundable fee for bringing your pet. If you are bringing your pet YOU MUST select the pet option at checkout. If you do not it will be taken from your damage deposit.

*********Nearby Attractions ****************
Great Smoky Mountain Railway 11 miles
Western Carolina University 13 miles
Harrahs Casino 8 miles
The Parker Mill (wedding venue) 1.2 miles
Deep Creek tubing/trails/waterfalls 12.5 miles
Tsali Trailhead 23.miles
Road to Nowhere 12 miles
Cooper Creek Trout Farm and Pond 11 miles
Deep Creek Winery 10 miles
Nantahala Outdoor Center 23 miles
Gatlinburg, TN 44 miles
Biltmore 60 miles

Waterfalls:
Tom Branch Falls 11 miles
Indian Creek Falls 11 miles
Juney Whank Falls 14 miles
Mingo Falls 16 miles
SoCo Falls 18 miles

Property manager

Charles Winchester

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Streaming services
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Pets stay free
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Casino 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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, a first aid kit, 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Close to attractions! Pet Friendly, Polar Express, Casino & WCU. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 nights at Hot Chocolate
Excellent property. Clean, cute, well appointed. We spent two nights, had come for a wedding, and love the place! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away Spot
We really enjoyed our stay at the Hot Cocoa cabin. Priced very fairly, the cabin is up-to-date and very spacious for two people. It's centrally located between Cherokee, Bryson City, and Dillsboro. It is situated midway up a mountain, but if you have an SUV or truck, you'll have no issue getting up and down. GPS got us there no problem, but the abundance of signs leading up the mountain provided additional assistance. Unfortunately, it rained every day we were there so we didn't get to utilize the firepit like we wanted. We still were able to chill outside on the very large covered patio. As we were leaving out Sunday, we got what we came for; the immaculate view! If you're lucky enough to get good weather during your stay, we highly suggest taking in the sunrise each morning. We wish we were able to do more of that during our stay but happy we got one morning to enjoy it. Bryson City was fun but seemed more touristy, so we highly suggest visiting Dillsboro, specifically stopping for breakfast at Lucy in the Rye. Save room though, as you'll want to walk east and enjoy beer at Lazy Hiker, Balsam Falls, and Innovation Brewing (favorite spot) before hitting Cherokee Casino in the evening. Charles was very communicative and made us feel welcome. (When we were out at the casino one night, storms knocked the power out and he sent someone up with candles just in case power wasn't back on by the time we got back!) Can't wait til we can get away again! We'll be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
So good the first time, we came back a second
This is the perfect place for a couple wanting to get away for a weekend. We've done it twice now, in back-to-back years, and plan to keep going as often as time allots. The house is very accessible and is a breeze to get to relative to other mountain homes. Just stay on the throttle and you'll trudge right up the mountain, no issues. Google Maps essentially leads you right to it, but signage all the way up the mountain is very clear. There's never any complaints about the cleanliness or hospitality that the hosts provide. They make sure everything is in tip-top condition before arrival. Communication is very clear, access is easy; you can tell they care and put a lot of time into this. For having an neighboring house, it feels so private. Our favorite part during our stays has been chilling on the fully-covered patio, taking in the view of the mountain range in the background. There's a fire pit and grill that we have enjoyed a time or two as well. Plenty of things to do within a 15min radius either way you go. We typically hit the casino in the evening, but during the day, we jump over to Sylva to enjoy good food and brewery's. Haywood Smokehouse is a must-try for BBQ. Lucy in the Rye is a nice spot for a brunch. Innovation Brewing is a cool vibe with a pizza spot attached to it. Looking forward to our next trip out. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very welcoming and had a nice view off the front porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daniel
Overall great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
The place is wonderful! I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette T., Commercial Point, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
This property is absolutely amazing. The views are awesome. The house was exceptionally clean. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russel S., Lebanon, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay!
We actually stayed at Toasted Marshmallow (Just beside Hot Cocoa ) due to an unforeseen circumstance. We have stayed at both cabins now and can say that we love them both. Can't wait to make another return trip to these awesome cabins!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little Cabin
Great views especially for the sunrise in the morning. close to everything we wanted to go to. We will be staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jerry D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very warm and comfy. Perfect for two..
Very cozy. Almost new build. Only a few additions desired, preferred but not for everyone. A small table in front of , couch, a foot stool for chair, a thermometer on porch post that can be seen from inside. Maybe a step out handle next to shower and longer curtin hooks to keep floors dry. Overall a great vacation cabin !!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023