Log cabin & tiny house, 10 min to Cherokee casino
Whittier, NC, United States
The Creaking Cabin and a tiny house on one wooded property, a short walk apart. Two kitchens, three bathrooms, and room for your group to spread out without being on top of each other. The cabin has a private bedroom downstairs and a loft above. The tiny house has its own kitchen, bathroom, and a back deck facing nothing but trees. Harrah's Cherokee Casino is about 10 minutes. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about 18 minutes. Bryson City is 10 minutes the other direction.
Good to know
This works best when your group wants one shared property but not one crowded house. The Creaking Cabin and the tiny house sit on the same wooded driveway, a short walk apart. The Creaking Cabin A log cabin with vaulted ceilings and the kind of character you can hear. As temperatures shift, the logs pop and creak. It can sound like footsteps. It's just the cabin settling and it gives a lot of character. Downstairs: a private king bedroom with a door that closes, a full bathroom with shower, a full kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker), a washer and dryer, a glass top desk, and a living area with a gas fireplace and TV. The gas fireplace is available October through April. Upstairs: an open loft with a king bed and a queen bed, plus a second bathroom with a bathtub. The front porch is where most of the cabin time lands. Rocking chairs, wind chimes, a hammock, and cornhole boards in a quiet, wooded setting. The Tiny House The tiny house is tucked farther back on the driveway toward the trees. The main level has a full kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker) and a living area with TV. Upstairs, the queen bed and full bathroom are in one open loft space, reached by steep built-in stairs. The back deck faces nothing but woods and is completely private. Morning coffee, evening drinks, or just sitting in the hammock while hummingbirds do their thing. Together Two kitchens, three bathrooms, two living areas, and separate sleeping zones on one property. The buildings are a short walk apart and within view of each other. You're together when you want to be and have your own space when you don't. Nearby Attractions - Harrah's Cherokee Casino: 10 min - Downtown Cherokee: 11 min - Downtown Bryson City: 10 min - Sequoyah National Golf Club: 7 min - Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Oconaluftee entrance): 18 min - Oconaluftee Indian Village & Museum of the Cherokee People: 13 min - Mingo Falls: 25 min - Downtown Sylva: 17 min The best part of the combo is the breathing room. Porch time at the cabin, wooded deck time at the tiny house, and enough space for everyone to separate without being disconnected.
Other Details to Note
Cabin Sounds: The logs pop and creak as temperatures change, especially at night. It can sound like footsteps overhead. That's the cabin settling. Light sleepers may want earplugs the first night. Tiny House Loft: The queen bed is in an elevated loft reached by steep built-in stairs. The ceiling is low up there. All guests sleeping in the tiny house should be comfortable climbing up and down. Tiny House Bathroom: The bathroom (toilet, sink, shower) is in the same open space as the sleeping area, with no wall or door separating it from the bed. If bathroom privacy is important, this layout may not be the right fit. Cabin Loft: The cabin's upstairs loft is open to the living room below. Sound travels between the two levels. Cabin Bathrooms: The upstairs bathroom has a bathtub only, no shower. The downstairs bathroom has a shower and a jetted tub, but the jets are not in service. A two-step stair helps with the high step in, but it may still not work well for guests with mobility concerns. Gas Fireplace: The cabin's gas fireplace is available October through April only. Kitchen Cleanup: Neither building has a dishwasher. Dishes are hand washed. Ice: Ice trays are provided in the cabin freezer. Guests who want plenty of ice for coolers or drinks may want to bring a bag. Outdoor Fires: No fire pit, grill, or outdoor fire setup. This is a small residential area where outdoor fires are not permitted. The Property: When you book this listing, the cabin, tiny house, gravel driveway, and parking area are yours. Other homes are farther up the road on their own driveways. The setting is wooded and private to your group but not isolated. Arriving After Dark: The property can be tricky to find at night. Use the directions and photos we send before arrival rather than relying only on GPS. Arriving before dark on the first trip makes it easier. Internet: Both buildings have wifi. The cabin has a glass top desk for working. Speeds can vary with weather and network load. If a reliable connection is critical for your stay, bring a personal hotspot as backup. Pets: This property is pet free. 4WD/AWD: Recommended whenever snow or ice is in the forecast, as the mountain roads in the Smokies can get slick.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Entertainment
- Ethernet connection
Family
- Board games
- Fireplace guards
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Location features
- Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
Outdoors
- BBQ grill
- Garden or backyard
- Outdoor seating
- Patio or balcony
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The property sits on Varner's Ridge in Whittier, in a quiet residential neighborhood between Cherokee and Bryson City. You're close to the attractions without the immediate area feeling like a tourist zone. Cherokee has Harrah's Casino, the Museum of the Cherokee People, Oconaluftee Indian Village, and the southern entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Bryson City has the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (including the Polar Express in winter), tubing on the Tuckasegee River, breweries, and a walkable downtown. Sylva and Dillsboro are a short drive farther out. Sequoyah National Golf Club is seven minutes away, and the Tuckasegee River is good trout water if you fish. Mornings are birdsong and porch coffee. Nights are dark and calm.
Guest Access
Cabin - Entire Creaking Cabin - Private king bedroom with door - King bed and queen bed in open loft - Two full bathrooms (shower downstairs, bathtub upstairs) - Full kitchen - Glass top desk - Washer and dryer - Gas fireplace (October through April) - Covered front porch with rocking chairs, hammock, wind chimes, and cornhole boards - TV Tiny House - Entire tiny house - Queen loft bed (reached by steep built-in stairs) - Full bathroom with shower (open to sleeping area, no separating wall) - Full kitchen - Private back deck with seating - Hammock - TV Shared - Private gravel driveway with parking for multiple vehicles - Wooded yard - Picnic table - Keypad self check-in at both buildings
Find us
Whittier, NC, United States
The property sits between Cherokee, Bryson City, Sylva, and the national park entrance, with short drives in every direction. The gravel driveway has room for multiple vehicles. The short paved road leading to the property may not be ideal for very low-clearance vehicles. Rideshare is available in the area, though coverage is not always reliable. AWD or 4WD is recommended whenever snow or ice is in the forecast, as the mountain roads in the Smokies can get slick.
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