Title: River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! - 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 # River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109137900/109137874/3f779b81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109137900/109137874/fbf75cbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109137900/109137874/6b970791.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109137900/109137874/c519be95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109140000/109137900/109137874/181bf9ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location River Rest, a magical riverfront tiny house, offers the perfect blend of nature and comfort. Nestled in a prime location just minutes from Sylva and Dillsboro downtowns, wake up to the soothing sounds of Tuckaseegee River and enjoy on-site fishing or explore nearby rafting & kayaking rentals. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! Welcome to River Rest! This magical riverfront tiny house is the perfect nature escape, just 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains and 5 minutes to Sylva and Dillsboro. Fish right on the property, rent kayaks or go rafting just 2 minutes away and enjoy beautiful hiking trails nearby. Wake up in a cozy bed to the soothing sounds of the Tuckasegee River. ◆ River access ◆ Beautiful walking trails & mountain views ◆ 1 queen bed & full sofa bed ◆ Coffee provided ◆ Kitchen essentials ◆ Wi-Fi River Rest sits right on the Tuckasegee River and gives you easy access to fun and relaxing activities. Kayak down the river, hike in the mountains, fish from the riverbank or grab great food and drinks in town as it is all close by. The tiny house is located at the front of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and Campground, offering a quiet, cozy place to enjoy nature and explore the area. ◆ 2 minutes to Tuckasegee Outfitters (tubing, rafting, kayaking) ◆ 3 minutes to downtown Dillsboro with great restaurants ◆ 7 minutes to downtown Sylva with amazing food and local breweries ◆ 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park ◆ 20 minutes to Cherokee ◆ Located at the entrance of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins & Campground You will have full access to the entire tiny home during your stay. We are pet friendly! Pet fee applies at booking. Please reach out if you have any questions. We have 8 other riverfront cabins nearby in a small, family friendly campground that remains peaceful and perfect for relaxing getaways. Everything you need is provided, including linens, towels, cooking essentials, and coffee. The kitchen has a hot plate. 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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 ### Property is also known as 310626 ## 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%7C35.36905%2C-83.26411&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fjr8f1J02FynFodYvWXqofo9r8M=) Sylva, NC #### What's nearby - Harris Regional Hospital - 9 min drive - 9.3 km - Southwestern Community College - 10 min drive - 7.7 km - Sequoyah National Golf Club - 16 min drive - 17.6 km - Western Carolina University - 18 min drive - 11.8 km - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 24 min drive - 26.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪Lulu's On Main - ‬7 min drive - ‪Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. - ‬7 min drive - ‪Dalaya - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mad Batter Food & Film - ‬7 min drive - ‪Balsam Falls Eatery - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## River Rest, Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, and 20 to Smoky Mountains! Reviews 10 ### 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. Oct 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean and nice property with immediate access to the river, and the town of Dillsboro nearby was so cute. Very beautiful views ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa C. Aug 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the perfect little home for a trip to the mountains ##### Teresa C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darla K. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Small Efficient & Updated Tiny House Clean and efficient tiny house with everything you need while visiting Western NC. ##### Darla K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff May 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Property was very clean and had a beautiful river right outside. Not typically a fan of anything but hotels, but this had everything you might need! 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