Title: Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub & spacious deck - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub & spacious deck Vacation home in Whittier with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55406000/55405939/775ba2f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55406000/55405939/1554d718.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55406000/55405939/f9c1efd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55406000/55405939/dbe8b67d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55410000/55406000/55405939/9c074987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the woods with Horseshoe Bend, a cozy home that surrounds you with rustic touches and plenty of desirable amenities. Unwind by the gas fireplace in the comfortable living area or soak in the private hot tub on your furnished deck. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101440 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub & spacious deck Horseshoe Bend Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Set back on a private, wooded lot, this cozy home surrounds you and your family or travel group with rustic touches and plenty of desirable amenities. This vacation rental features a comfortable living area warmed by a gas fireplace, a compact, though full kitchen, a dining table with seating for five, and a furnished deck with a private, covered hot tub. What's nearby: This home, though secluded, is the perfect home base for experiencing the area's many activities and attractions. Horseshoe Bend is located only seven miles from downtown Cherokee, where you'll find the Harrah's Casino for adult gaming and live entertainment. For the ultimate outdoor adventures, visit the Great Smoky Mountain National Park with its vast network of hiking trails. And just nine miles west, Bryson City is home to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, the Smoky Mountain Trains Museum, and the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians as well as offering easy access to the Tuckasegee River for white-water rafting. Things to know: Free WiFi Full kitchen A Pack-N-Play is provided This home requires 4WD or AWD. This is a rough dirt road all the way to the home with a steep driveway leading to the home. This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles. Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors! Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,440 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69670000/69661000/69660958/1378b038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful home with hot tub, firepit, deck, & central AC Whittier - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 6.4 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=69660958&PinnedHotelID=69660958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90690000/90682700/90682609/d1223582.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Creek-side home with private hot tub, game room, firepit, deck & mountain view Whittier - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 6.0 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=90682609&PinnedHotelID=90682609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33706000/33705958/9e50a470.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### One Vacation a Lifetime of Memories Whittier - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 123 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=33705958&PinnedHotelID=33705958&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36710000/36701900/36701825/3f19ee4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic cabin with deck, picnic table & hot tub - recreation room in basement Whittier - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.6 Good 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-08&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=36701825&PinnedHotelID=36701825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/33000000/32999500/32999408/b3d15284.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River! 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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 required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 38566 ## About the area Located in Whittier, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Whittier travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Whittier.dx174611) [View more Vacation homes in Whittier](https://www.expedia.ca/Whittier-Private-Vacation-Homes.d174611-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C35.46025%2C-83.33516&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=T6pl28kO6Qh-qORsejwu2HxTnPQ=) Whittier, NC ### What's nearby - Oconaluftee Islands Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 6 min drive - 4.4 km - Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 6 min drive - 4.4 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 7 min drive - 5.4 km - Sequoyah National Golf Club - 8 min drive - 4.7 km ### Restaurants - ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬12 min drive - ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬13 min drive - ‪Noodle Bar - ‬13 min drive - ‪Soundbytes - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub & spacious deck pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub & spacious deck? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub & spacious deck? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy & secluded family-friendly home with a private hot tub & spacious deck located? > Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Tuckasegee River and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Nantahala National Forest. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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