[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Cabin #5 - Riverfront w/ Hot-Tub & Gas Fireplace! Riverfront cabin with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101222000/101221978/39eefde4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101222000/101221978/2beea476.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101222000/101221978/2927d5b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101222000/101221978/c8833fc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101222000/101221978/b2ec4e4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Cherokee, NC, Cabin #5 at Bluebird Cabins offers a serene retreat with a private hot tub overlooking the Oconaluftee River. Relax on the deck and watch elk and fish swim by or cozy up by the new gas log fireplace with wifi and YoutubeTV for entertainment. With its convenient location near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this cabin provides easy access to hiking trails, waterfalls, ecotourism opportunities. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Hot tub - Air conditioning - Fireplace - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cabin #5 - Riverfront w/ Hot-Tub & Gas Fireplace! Cabin #5 is perfect for families or friends who want all the amenities of the other cabins, plus the luxury of a hot tub, all overlooking the river! Sit out on the deck and watch the fish and elk walk by! This unit has 3 beds and can sleep up to 6 comfortably. New gas log fireplace and HVAC system along with wifi and YoutubeTV to keep you and your party entertained. Bluebird Cabins are located in Cherokee, NC directly across the river from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most visited National Park in America! Come spend time with the Cherokee people and enjoy some quality time in one of the oldest occupied places on Earth. Western North Carolina offers beautiful scenery with its majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and rivers, waterfalls, hiking trails, ecotourism and more. Don't miss the wildlife of the area, including deer, bear, elk (often found within a half mile of our cabins) and more! Each of our log cabins has a full front porch and deck with seating just a few feet away from the Oconaluftee River, which offers some of the best trout fishing around. This river is stocked with brown and rainbow trout. Fly fishermen can enjoy the “catch and release” waters with trophy sized fish just minutes away. The cabins line the Oconaluftee River with a view across the river that is forest land with no development. The cabins are separated by full deck areas with privacy fencing in between. A small charcoal grill is located in front of the cabin. You can see the fish below in these clear waters! This river also provides a great place for rafting, tubing, and swimming. \*\*\*This cabin features a large deck with a 6-person hot-tub for relaxing and enjoying the view of the slow moving river!\*\*\* This cabin has an open living/kitchen/dining space downstairs along with a primary king bedroom and ensuite bathroom with a tub/shower. Upstairs, there are 2 separate bedrooms; an open queen bedroom and a full bedroom with a door. These rooms feature ceiling fans and utilize a shared bathroom with a shower between them. We have 6 total hand-built log cabins that are each stocked with kitchen supplies, new couches and bedding, and basic shower/restroom goods. High-speed internet and streaming televisions in the living room as well as main bedroom make sure you don't miss a beat. New HVAC systems and gas fireplace create comfort for all, with automatic settings so you don't have to worry about how to set up. The back of the cabins are just off of Big Cove Road, which has low to moderate traffic and sidewalks into town, food and shopping. We believe you'll find the setting peaceful and enjoyable. Easy to find and perfect location! Bluebird Cabins are 0.2 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and about 0.8 miles from the entrance of the Blue Ridge Parkway. We are in a short walking distance to shopping, restaurants, a brewery and more! We're 1.5 miles from the Outdoor Drama, Cherokee Museum and the Oconaluftee Indian Village, only 3 miles from Harrah's Cherokee Casino and only 5 miles from the world class Sequoyah National Golf Course. Approximately 15 minute drive to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and downtown Bryson City, where even more shopping, food, and adventure await. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101230000/101222000/101221976/887d85b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cabin 4 - Riverfront w/ Gas Fireplace! 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MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 6 PEOPLE WILL BE ENFORCED. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b62d35x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.49818%2C-83.30078&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=onjgqpw7h7mwxfEhY0uYz2hb_D0=) Cherokee, NC #### What's nearby - Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 4 min drive - 3.4 km - Oconaluftee Indian Village - 6 min drive - 4.0 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 9 min drive - 6.8 km #### Restaurants - ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬8 min drive - ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬8 min drive - ‪Noodle Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Soundbytes - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cabin #5 - Riverfront w/ Hot-Tub & Gas Fireplace! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cabin #5 - Riverfront w/ Hot-Tub & Gas Fireplace!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cabin #5 - Riverfront w/ Hot-Tub & Gas Fireplace!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cabin #5 - Riverfront w/ Hot-Tub & Gas Fireplace! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 2 mi (3 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, and Oconaluftee Islands Park. Cherokee Mountainside Theatre and Mountain Farm Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cabin #5 - Riverfront w/ Hot-Tub & Gas Fireplace! Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### jill w. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing I cannot express how great our stay was. I would recommend this cabin to anyone. Property management was amazing. View was perfect, and very clean. We will definitely go back. ##### jill w. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shane a. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and view. We loved the proximity to town but also had the river view and feeling of being no where near town! ##### shane a. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia K., Florida Mar 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Cabin and location We loved this cabin ##### Patricia K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan B. Oct 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway Comfortable, convenient to town and hikes. We had a great time ##### Jan B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda L. Jul 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cabin We really enjoyed this cute little cabin right on the river. It was peaceful, close to plenty of restaurants and shopping. The hot tub was an added bonus! The host Cheri was awesome, check in process was easy. Definitely will stay again! ##### Rhonda L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Catherine M. Dec 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute but cold This cabin is cute- it’s on the smaller side (maybe 900 sqft) and the two upstairs bedrooms are more of a loft style with very slanted ceilings which were not great for the adults (esp the taller ones) of the family. I hit my head a few times in both the bathroom and bedroom just trying to stand up. And one of the bedrooms doesn’t have a door so keep that in mind.Our biggest issue with this cabin was is was advertised as having a new HVAC system so I assumed the entire cabin would be heated when in fact there is a wall unit in the living room and one upstairs bedroom, leaving the master bedroom to be absolutely freezing at night (at least in the winter). Unfortunately this resulted in one of our elderly guests getting sick at the end of the trip. Although there is the option to use a plug in space heater those are not recommended to leave on while sleeping due to fire hazards.The hot tub was clean and spacious and the cabin does have a convenient location to town. It would probably be perfect for a family with several children that want to travel in spring or summer but in the dead of winter it was just too cold for some of us. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph S. Jan 5, 2025 ##### Joseph S. 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