Title: Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage - 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 cabin # Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/469dd2e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/5d4ae5a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/b6dc2151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/91017136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/d4b02544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage provides a garden and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Mountain view ## 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. ### 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 ## 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 ### Pets Pets not 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ## 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%7C35.31943%2C-83.24889&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d8pQojkbyl9PomT1l4egW5hSLQI=) Sylva, NC #### What's nearby - Tuckasegee River - 8 min drive - 4.1 km - Southwestern Community College - 10 min drive - 6.0 km - Western Carolina University - 16 min drive - 8.1 km - Harris Regional Hospital - 17 min drive - 17.7 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 36.7 km #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬15 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive - ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min drive - ‪Dalaya - ‬11 min drive - ‪Which Wich? - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### 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. ### What time is check-out at Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage? > Check-out is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage located? > Located in the heart of Sylva, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuckasegee River and Oaks Gallery. Southwestern Community College and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage Reviews 9.8 ### 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 30 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Nov 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place A very clean, quiet, comfortable place to stay while visiting the Cullowhee area. Scenic views and great location! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra B. Oct 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Sandra B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Emily D. Jul 10, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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. ##### Emily D. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agnes T. Jun 26, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 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! ##### Agnes T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott D. Jun 6, 2019 #### Overall a very good experience. Very, very clean. Living space was spacious Very easy and hassle free ##### Scott D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bryan G., Land O Lakes, FL May 17, 2019 #### 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. ##### Bryan G. Stayed 5 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken B. May 9, 2019 #### 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! ##### Ken B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### harry k. Apr 22, 2019 #### We loved it We love our stay so much we be back soon ##### harry k. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jayne D. Apr 3, 2019 #### Beautiful location. Beautiful location. Enjoyed sitting out and looking at the mountains. Enjoyed a fire pit in the evening and looking at the stars. ##### Jayne D. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim D. Mar 13, 2019 #### Beautiful property and setting! Hosts were very accommodating and great! Everything we needed was provided. Great experience. ##### Tim D. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenifer F. Mar 7, 2019 #### Perfect! Loved the location, the hosts, and the accommodations! I will be back. ##### Jenifer F. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan M. Feb 19, 2019 #### 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 :) ##### Juan M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet L. Jan 10, 2019 #### 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. ##### Janet L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheri W. Dec 19, 2018 #### 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. ##### Sheri W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### janis i. Nov 27, 2018 #### 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 ##### janis i. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tosha C. Nov 12, 2018 #### 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!!!! ##### Tosha C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Corbin H. Oct 24, 2018 #### Beautiful and Relaxing This place was great! Very beautiful and the hospitality was like no other! Can not wait to come back one day!! ##### Corbin H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stanley S. Oct 22, 2018 #### Wonderful stay! Beautiful home with a great view of the mountains. The owners were very helpful and welcoming! ##### Stanley S. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HlB5leO2rM10R2clh1FjXb3uvOug7AHS2jRNwhmHaKq7ggELvSPpAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEH E. Oct 17, 2018 #### Everything was so nice! Beautiful view and the place was so clean and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again :) ##### HlB5leO2rM10R2clh1FjXb3uvOug7AHS2jRNwhmHaKq7ggELvSPpAAAAcDBuBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagYTBfAgEAMFoGCSqGSIb3DQEH E. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### therese b. Oct 7, 2018 #### 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. ##### therese b. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kat T. Oct 3, 2018 #### Extremely comfortable and relaxing Beautifully decorated and very relaxing. Would recommend to family and friends. And would definitely stay again. ##### Kat T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin J. Sep 27, 2018 #### Really great! Our stay was wonderful! The home was comfortable and well furnished. We had everything we needed. The location was perfect also. ##### Erin J. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime Sep 6, 2018 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! ##### Jaime Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marian s. Jul 13, 2018 #### Fabulous Home Away From Home Had a wonderful time. The house was amazing, the views were breathtaking. I go to the mountains quite a bit and have never stayed in Sylva, very nice town and easy to get around. A lot of nice places to eat. Thank you Michael. Our vacation was fantastic. Mandy Sheets Winston-Salem, NC ##### marian s. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara P. Jul 8, 2018 #### Beautiful. Very clean. Relaxing. Beautifil. Very clean. Relaxing. ##### Sara P. 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