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A wooden cabin interior with a leather sofa, a table, and a staircase. - The Orr House (Sylva)
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A campsite with a fire pit, benches, and a river. - The Orr House (Sylva)
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Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing provides a firepit and more.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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About this property

The Orr House

  • Summary:

    Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing



    The Space:

    Swim, play, and relax in this dog-friendly Tuckasegee riverfront home! You will fall in love with this cedar home. Enjoy the outdoors around the firepit or hang out on the sandy beach area. Take advantage of the cable TV and DVD player after a day of exploring.



    The Orr House is located just outside of Dillsboro and close to all local attractions and amenities. The house is located within Hatchery Supported Trout Waters and fishing is typically closed during March. Please check with the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for more information.



    Things to Know

    The road to the home is a gravel one lane road that can require AWD/4X4 in certain conditions. It is located at the end of the road with an opening to this and another property next door with a friendly neighborhood dog to greet you during your stay!

    Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.

    Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.

    All guests shall abide by our good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

    No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

    WiFi available

    Firewood not supplied

    Limited cell service and GPS

    Limit 2 dogs per reservation

    This property is managed by VueStay Vacations.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Theme park 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: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Sylva, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Mountainside Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our Sylva travel guide
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • A river flowing through a forested valley with large rocks in the water.
    Tuckasegee River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A clock tower with two clocks, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
    Western Carolina University
    19 min drive - 17.9 km
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    30 min drive - 31.8 km
  • A train traveling through a forested area with a river.
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    31 min drive - 39.4 km
  • A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    35 min drive - 44.1 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL)
    71 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Jack The Dipper
    15 min drive
  • Mabel's Kitchen
    9 min drive
  • South of Philly
    14 min drive
  • Big Nick’s Bbq
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-friendly cabin with riverfront access - great for fishing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Jackson County Historic Courthouse and Country Side Bowling Lanes are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Orr House Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cabin, we enjoyed being by the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the river

Loved the location and great time with family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Very relaxing and fun for the kids and adults. Loved the location and view.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

The view of the river was very nice. The cabin was comfortable and very nice.

The view of the river was very nice. The cabin was comfortable and very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kassie C.

Wonderful Stay

Awesome home with all the amenities needed for a few days away from home. Pet friendly, and well maintained for pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing trip

Great location for a family fishing trip
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER S.

Fall fun

Great trip. Great area. Great locals.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Peaceful

Relaxing, great views, secluded!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing retreat

Bachelor party for friend the place was perfect slept us all and had a beautiful view of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Treasa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best River view

Cabin was amazingly build.. beautiful. The neighbor’s dog Molly came to visit a few times. This is the best cabin we’ve stayed in
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Get Away

Communication was excellent and the house is beautiful. Neighbors were very helpful and the river was so nice to sit outside and watch.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Orr House

Very nice cabin overlooking the river. Peaceful and serene. Loved the back deck overlooking the river with a cup of coffee in hand.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Peaceful and serene

Amazing stay the river was beautiful. House was amazing.Host was awesome will continue to rent with this company they never let us down. Property was clean well stocked with necessitys.Great experience. Thanks vacasa!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River is great.

Very clean and comfortable. Host was very responsive and answered any questions very quickly. Reception is bad and there's no wifi, so be prepared to walk around to find a signal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Stunning home on the river - great stay with beach front river property. The house was very spacious and comfortable to stay in. Very clean and homey! I do wish there were more cleaning supplies available such as a broom and disinfectant since we were in the river all day. Also this house has immediate neighbors which wasn’t preferred. They were very kind people however!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi T.

Quiet Solitude

This was a perfect getaway. There was plenty of room and seating to relax, eat, sleep, and play. It had the basics for cooking such as salt and pepper and a couple of seasonings. There were so many pots and pans and baking dishes. The bedding was so clean and fresh. The neighbors were really nice. We truly enjoyed our stay. The drive to the property was a bit nerve racking at first. The road is very well maintained and was easy to get used to driving. Thanks for the stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet location

The location on the river was great and was beautiful. Easy access to fishing from the bank. There is a rafting company that people do use often and they are floating by. The location of the cabin is within an hour of gatlinburg and the nantahala forest. The towns of sylva & dillsboro offer unique restaurants & shops. There were plenty of kitchen gadgets, pots & pans, etc for easy cooking. Just know the last mile or so driving to the cabin is a single lane gravel road.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy Joe S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Quick weekend getaway with friends

My wife and I with another couple came up for a weekend. The driveway was long and narrow and we were concerned after reading several reviews about it however it was no trouble at all. Cabin was nice and well supplied. Our only issue was traffic noise, while picturesque there is a major highway right across the river and somewhat takes away from the tranquility we hoped for with the river proximity to the back porch. Overall nice place to stay but I doubt we come back....
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

sharon M.

The Orr House

When we arrived we were immediately greeted by this sweet dog Molly! She was very well trained and always waited for permission to enter the cabin. We left our dog at home due to long days of exploring so she made us miss them a little less! The cabin was very clean, beds were comfortable and plenty of linens were provided. The cabin is next to a busy road so traffic is kinda loud at times but did not interfere with sleeping. The road going up is a little scary for us Floridians at first but we managed it just fine. Overall a great cabin where lots of memories were made for our family!💕
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Heather E.

Great vacation home

My husband and I plus our three kids loved the Orr house. It has an awesome cabin feel. We enjoyed the sandy area by the river. We had plenty of kitchen supplies although we were missing a broom! I would suggest getting one. Also I would suggest dusting of the blinds and ceiling fans. The wifi worked better than expected for being in the mountains. The single unpaved road is a little unnerving but having read the reviews we knew what to expect. I would also like to mention that in the photos of the Orr house you clearly have 5 rocking chairs on the back deck. Which is perfect for our family of five but there are actually only three which one was covered in bird droppings. That was disappointing. All in all we enjoyed our stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Beautiful home near Asheville

The home and setting were absolutely beautiful. The all wood pine interior felt well designed and cozy. There were 3 adults and one dog and all the bedrooms were very comfortable. The loft bedroom is very nice and private despite being open. The deck looking out onto the river was cozy, even in January. Do NOT be concerned about the narrow road. We had no issues even on a foggy, rainy night. One issue, the very kind neighbor has an off leash dog that pooped EVERYWHERE! Even on the gravel driveway. We pick up after our dog no matter where he goes to the bathroom, but we had to avoid the other dog's waste all over the property. Also, I will never book a property that uses Vacasa again. Their customer service reps (who I talked to just 3 times) were not friendly and didn't really know anything about the property. No help and never really answered specific questions. The property itself...gorgeous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was Great! Make sure to follow the written directions. Look for the Vacasa sign at the top of the road to direct you towards the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Libby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for fishing. The property was very clean. The kitchen had everything we needed. The bathrooms were clean. The road to the property is a little treacherous but we had plenty of groceries so we did not have to traverse it after dark. We would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything as advertised.... veiw of the river on the back pirch was awesome
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025