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Large Recently Renovated Home on the Amazing Cheoah River: 8 miles to the Dragon

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Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1+ bathroomSleeps 111.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Santeetlah Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪93 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 11)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bathroom

3 Full Bathrooms

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About this property

Large Recently Renovated Home on the Amazing Cheoah River: 8 miles to the Dragon

Gorgeous recently renovated large home on Hwy 129 right on the amazing Cheoah river. Concrete driveway with large vacant gravel lot for parking trailers. Close to whitewater rafting, motorcycle riding and hiking trails. Less than 8 miles from Tail of the Dragon entrance at Deals Gap and also the Historic Tapoco Lodge and Tavern. Beautiful view overlooking the Cheoah River from large fire pit area. This 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home is ready for you, your family, and many friends - sleeps 11 comfortably. Kitchen fully equipped with all the modern conveniences including a Keurig plus conventional drip coffee pot, microwave, and dishwasher. All bathrooms have tile and rock floors and showers. Blow dryers supplied. TV's in every bedroom with a large 65" flat screen in the living room. Wireless Internet provided. Outdoor fire pit and gas grill for when relaxing next to the beautiful Cheoah River. Washer & Dryer available for your use.

Property manager

Valerie .Frapp
Premier Host

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Robbinsville

Robbinsville is home to this holiday home. Fontana Village Resort Marina and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
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Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Deals Gap - 17 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 20 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Fontana Lake - 33 min drive - 33.3 km
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina - 34 min drive - 32.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lynn's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kin Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Recently Renovated Home on the Amazing Cheoah River: 8 miles to the Dragon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Recently Renovated Home on the Amazing Cheoah River: 8 miles to the Dragon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Recently Renovated Home on the Amazing Cheoah River: 8 miles to the Dragon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Recently Renovated Home on the Amazing Cheoah River: 8 miles to the Dragon located?

Situated in Robbinsville, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Cheoah River. Santeetlah Lake is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Absolutely Beautiful

I cannot say enough about this beautiful home and location. The views of the river are just breathtaking. My husband and son enjoyed fishing. The fire pit area is so nice, we loved hanging out around it in the evenings. The home was large and comfortable, great place to gather with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to great

The house is very nice and the beds are very comfortable just a couple of misses. Very close to being excellent. The lack of any sort of cable TV was a real issue as was the very weak Internet a few extra blankets would be a nice addition as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbie B.

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

River House

The most wonderful house. There were only 4 of us and so much space. The house was spotless. The location is the absolute best. We really enjoyed our stay with comforts of home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel C.

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

Great stay

Cabin is perfect. Roomy for 5 people. Easily roomy enough for up to 8 I would say. It's probably one of the best stays we have had in the area. Plenty of room for trucks, trailers and motorcycles. Beds were very comfortable and with 3 showers, more than enough for the fellers. Great fire pit in the back tops it off.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor N.

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

Awesome house!

We enjoyed the stay and appreciate the hospitality. The house sits on a beautiful river in which we enjoyed some fishing and also time around the fire pit. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex W.

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

Great and relaxing stay

The view of the river that is 20 feet from the back porch is so pretty and realxing. There was so much room for our large family. The cleanliness is very appreciated. We loved our stay and the nearby hikes and waterfalls.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uriel L.

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

Great place

Beautiful place beautiful house on the river. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andria C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Spacious Riverside Home

The house is very spacious, with well thought out areas for a large family group. I was dismayed to find it it very close to the main road leading into the Lake Santeetlah area. We enjoyed the gorgeous river directly behind the house. Be aware that between the highway and the river, you must be on high alert with small children. The house could use a bit of maintenance, but overall it's a lovely property. One important thing: there was only a single shot Keurig for a large group property. COFFEE MATTERS, FOLKS! Haha, well it does to us. The listing stated a full sized coffee maker on site. Not so. Overall, it was a good stay. Beautiful area!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy O.

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

Home base for exploring the beautiful roads…

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home! Rooms and bathrooms for all! The fire pit outside by the river was amazing (although the street light could be eliminated!) Kitchen was efficient- there is a Keurig (& a regular coffee maker), but no pods, so bring those along if you choose! Otherwise details were covered! The home was just what we needed for our motorcycle trip! Ride all day, relax at night by the river and fire! The owners have all the necessities; luggage racks, coat racks, firewood, and comfy furniture and beds! We were very happy and will easily recommend this gem on the Cheoah River! It was beautiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

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

Very nice place close to being excellent

This is a great property with plenty of room for seven adults like we had for the past four days. The kitchen is nice and big and there are plenty of bathrooms and plenty of space for us all to hang around. With a few minor upgrades, this would be an excellent rental. There was one mattress upstairs that needs to be replaced, the coffee maker is in desperate need of being upgraded, and I’m not so sure there’s anything you can do about it, but the Internet service is abysmal. With just a little bit of attention, this could be the perfect getaway location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick P.

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

Dragon Trip

This is by far the best rental property for the Tail of the Dragon. We starting renting this for our annual trips last year and will never rent another. Thank you for always being a dependable spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

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

Best Cabin in the area

Our group regularly visits the area of Robbinsville for Tail of the Dragon events. This cabin is by far the best we have stayed at and always have it at the top of our choices when we are looking to book. It's close to Topoco Lodge and Deals Gap and just a few minutes away from town. Plenty of space to spread out and relax and enjoy the views.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Motorcycle Adventure

The property and location were excellent. All amenities including a new BBQ made our stay relaxing and comfortable. Looking forward to visiting again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Katie M.

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

wonderful inside, not so outside

The house is beautiful, spacious, well equipped, comfortable bedding - only draw back was mouse poo in one set of kitchen draws. Also, Since the house accommodates 11 people, the Keurig ought to hold water for more than one cup at a time. The front porch, however, was very dirty, spider webs, piles of some animal feces. The storm door (first impression) had not been cleaned in a long time. We swept up the dirt, webs, etc and wiped down the chairs so that we could sit out there. There were two hard metal chairs but no cushions so we sat on folded bath towels. We were perplexed by how the inside could be so nice but the front porch be so neglected. All in all, we would rent it again - believing these few issues will be addressed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Great Stay Close to The Dragon!

A fabulous house in a fabulous location! The perfect distance between Robbinsville and the Dragon. Our friend group of 9 stayed here comfortably with plenty of space. The home was clean and updated. We came to town for an annual Lexus F driving event, so parking was important to us and we loved the setup of the flat driveway and PLENTY of parking! Plenty of room for all the cars plus a truck and trailer. We hope to book it again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Better than expected

The property was perfect for our needs. It was a relaxing place to roast marshmallows and reunite with family. The kitchen was supplied nicely for people who like to cook. The beds were very comfortable. The creek was so much fun to play in and explore. Thank you for the thoughtful in the details to make your guest feel welcome.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great house, great location

Excellent place. Beautiful creek/river in backyard. Great bedrooms and kitchen. and very clean. Ping-pong table too. Bring official balls though; the paddles were good. Small glitch in getting inside the house due to keypad lock code not working, called manager for new code, got in, The area has no cellphone service and we could not get the Wi-Fi in the house because you get the password upon entrance to house. So…we had to go to a neighbor’s house to make a phone call via Wi-Fi to get the keypad lock code changed. Not a huge problem but maybe they should give you the Wifi password the day of your trip? But overall great place, highly recommended, great location on hwy 129 not far from Robbinsville, Tapoco Tavern, and the two favorite motorcycle routes. I’d go back for sure. All of my riding group liked the place a lot, maybe our favorite of several we have rented.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reid R.

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

Great location!

Plenty of parking if your doing a rally with friends like we were, able to comfortably park 7 cars with room for more on the gravel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Amazing!

Pretty much everything was amazing, especially the view of the water by the fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

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

A Great Place On The River

My family had a wonderful time Memorial Day Weekend. It was fun watching the cars and bikes head to the Tail of the Dragon. We also got to see a few kayakers on the river. I highly recommend this property for your next stay in the Robbinsville, NC area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert F., Fort Worth, Texas, USA

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

Fantastic Home in Perfect Location

This home is beautiful and the location on the river is perfect for a relaxing vacation. We stayed here four nights while enjoying all the twisty mountain roads in the area. The home will sleep 9 adults comfortably (we had 8 with a spare twin bed). As other reviewers have mentioned, there is NO cell service at the property, and the wi-fi leaves a lot to be desired. The internet speed is about 1 Mbps and the router lost connection numerous times during our stay. Fortunately, Tapoco Lodge has great wi-fi and excellent food just a few miles away, so we made it work. Hopefully Starlink will be available in the area soon. One other minor issue is with privacy in the upstairs bedrooms. You have to walk through the single queen room to get to the triple twin room. The queen room seems large enough to add a partition wall to separate the rooms. Overall, the home is in a perfect location to relax and disconnect from reality. The proximity to the Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, and Moonshiner 28 is exceptional. There is a ton of parking space for 10+ cars or even more motorcycles. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ilya A.

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

prime location.

Second consecutive year staying at this property. Great location and quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Beautiful home in a Beautiful Spot.

This place was perfect for our family. Everything as advertised, clean, roomy, comfortable, and well equipped,. The river frontage was a joy every day. The firepit great each night. A beautiful home in a beautiful spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

shelley g., columbus, in

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

Clean, roomy, better than the listing pictures

Our family of 9 stayed here for 5 nights through the thanksgiving holiday. The pictures don’t do the house justice. VERY clean for my very “particular” bunch. Plenty of room. Enjoyed ping pong, listening to the river, and watching football together. Comfy beds and couches . My husband forgot his tablet, toiletries and some shirts. The staff was so friendly and kind to send it back to us. The only complaint my group had was that the Wi-Fi was slow if more than a couple of people were on it . I would highly recommend this property! 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Best place to stay to visit the dragon

Very large paved driveway can accommodate 8 or more cars, located directly between Robbinsville and Deals Gap right off of US-129. River behind the property is just a few steps away, firepit is incredible, ping pong table in the game room and home audio system are a great bonus. DSL internet is on the slow side but fairly reliable (duringa week's stay we had to restart the modem twice). No cellular coverage but there is a house phone. Have stayed here multiple times and will be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Valerie .Frapp

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Nestled on the banks of the Cheoah River, our Historic Tapoco Lodge has been a North Carolina mainstay for outdoor adventurers, gear heads, and nature enthusiasts since 1930. Whether you want to explore our 120 acre campus via groomed trails, visit Nantahala National Forest, enjoy a wine whilst seated around one of our riverbank fire pits, or drive the Tail of the Dragon, we have something for everyone.With hiking, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fishing, birding, mountain biking, and so much more just out your doorstep, the Historic Tapoco Lodge is truly a piece of history amidst nature’s playground. Adventuary – Where adventure and sanctuary meet!

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