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Outdoor dining
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Living area
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6124.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK

Full Stream Ahead

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Get away from it all and find sweet serenity here at Full Stream Ahead, a riverfront retreat that will spoil the whole family! Boasting unobstructed views of the Tuckasegee River, a hot tub, a furnished wraparound deck, a hammock, picnic table, corn hole, horseshoes, and a firepit, you can easily spend each day at home with unlimited fun right at your fingertips. Start each morning in the fully equipped kitchen and brew a cup of coffee to enjoy out on the deck as you wave to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Train which passes right behind the house! When days come to a close, the warmth of the gas fireplace will welcome you with open arms as everyone kicks back on the plush sofa while watching a favorite movie on the mounted TV.

Bring your fishing gear and enjoy fishing in the hatchery-supported, trout-stocked waters of The Tuck (fishing is closed in March). During the summer months bring your floats and tube down the river in the sunshine. Feel lucky? Just eight miles away is the Harrah's Cherokee Casino open 24/7. Experience the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway, both just 12 miles away if you have a few outdoorsy guests. Want to stay close but venture outside? Check out Uncle Bill's Flea Market on Highway 74E just a few miles from the cottage (between Dillsboro and Cherokee).

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s 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.
The driveway is 1.1 miles long and gravel.
4WD/traction may be required in winter.
Highway 74 has traffic in the summer. You may hear road noise.
This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

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 manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 2.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Sequoyah National Golf Club and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Oaks Gallery and Mason Mountain Mine. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Country Side Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 17 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 19 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo - 19 min drive - 17.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront gem w/wraparound deck, horseshoes, firepit, hot tub, WiFi - 2 dogs OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 44 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

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

Spring Break in the Smokies

The stay was exactly what we were looking for, quiet, quant, and secluded. We enjoyed the stay and the host! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominick L.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie T.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melissa C.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alexander T.

Disliked: Communication

Avoid Vacasa at all costs

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Nice, spacious home with 2 full baths

We loved the lay out of this house! It was perfect for a family of 5. The fire pit by the river was perfect. The highway does add a lot of noise but you eventually get used to it! Walking the tracks was fun and we caught some fish in the river. Our only complaints are that when we arrived there was no power to the downstairs. It took some time to figure out which breaker because it wasn’t fully tripped and the numbers listed for the different breakers didn’t match the breakers. Updating that would help in case the breakers are tripped for other guests. There was also a lot of bugs, not bugs from being dirty, just leaf footed bugs that maybe a quarterly spray would help with. There were also quite a few wasps in the upstairs bathroom window. We killed about 4, and then more came in later. I would suggest looking into that as it seemed they were coming in from the top of the window and there may be a nest in the siding or something. All in all this was a great rental and we look forward to returning again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nova N.

A must!

This house had everything you need for the perfect vacation. View, games, walks, hot tub, if you cook- a well Supplied kitchen, TV DVD player, movies, books, fire pit and even paint for rocks! A perfectly restful week! Close to attractions such as Harrah’s and seeing the Elk at dusk! I highly recommend!

6/10 Okay

Deborah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Dangerous road

The house itself was lovely. However the gravel, narrow road with bliind corners was dangerous and unfortunately caused us to have a collision with another local vehicle. The road noise from the highway across from the river and property also took away from the serenity of the river. Also, be aware there were no top sheets provided only bottom sheets and a quilt/comforter. And no clothes hangers. We were told this is normal for this rental group. These things would prevent us from rebooking this house. It’s unfortunate, as it has potential to be a great rental otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Great place

This is a wonderful place to have a family vacation. The only down side is the traffic across the river. The road going in is gravel but it's in great shape. Will be booking it again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clay D.

Great Vacation Rental

This house checked all the boxes when looking for a rental. What a great place and excellent memories were made during our stay. The Tuck being at your back door was so fun especially traveling with kids. We fished hard. The Great Smokey Mountain Rail running right behind the house was an added bonus. Great furnishings, bedding, beds ect. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wayne P.

Family vacation

The view was great the hammock I used everyday,hot tub was good .make sure you bring what you need it’s a little drive to the store.
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8/10 Good

Hannah T.

Overall Great Stay

I had the pleasure of staying at the Full Stream Ahead for my graduation weekend! The house had a lovely view and plenty of space for my family and guests to be comfortable. Hot tub was in good working condition contrary to what other reviews had mentioned, however, the overall cleanliness of the home could have been better upon arrival. Driveway was not terrible after rain and plenty of parking space. We were also able to walk ten minutes to the walking bridge for some amazing photos over the river.
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth M.

Diamond in the Rough

Lovely spacious home, rough road to access. Once at the house it was roomy, the river was very calming and plenty of games provided inside & out. Very nice, quiet get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

wedding venue preview

came in town to view daughters wedding venue, place was clean and close to venue!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

alyssa a.

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

Overall great place

This house was absolutely perfect, a great spot to have friends/ family. The overall check in process was ok, when we arrived we found the hot tub half open and not turned on which was a bummer. It took about 24 hours to reach proper temp. The lights where out, I think a breaker was tripped. The house is well stocked. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Relax in the river

Right on the river with a fire pit and small deck as well, to hang out at rivers edge. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay complete . This house is a short 10 minute drive to Dillsboro , Cherokee is about a 20 minute drive. Under the house is a great place to hang with horseshoes, Hot Tub and grill .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Ehh

The stay was nice , loved the river , although I don’t believe there are any fish in that water . Fished all 3 days , 6 of us fishing , not one fish was caught , not even a single bite . The grill didn’t work , only the front part of the burners would turn on , and only on low , the oven took over an hour to cook fries at 400 degrees and pizza took almost 2 hours cooking two of them at 400 degrees . The house had animal hair All over the place , the floors didn’t look like they had been swept or mopped , ceiling fans were dusty and dirty . There was hair all in the downstairs shower , the hot tub wouldn’t get past like warm and had a mind of its own when it came to turning on or off by itself . The power shut off due to the breaker blowing several times throughout our stay , went without hot water one night and the fireplace didn’t work after the first night , the tv didn’t work either til the final night , I think there’s something going on with their electrical for all of those items to be Messing up . Overall nice place , The drive to the house is terrible , don’t take a low car . And get what you need before you get to the house . Would definitely go again if the issues above were addressed .!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRIS C.

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

Simply Amazing!

This was perfect for me and my family. We used all the amenities. Will be booking again in Spring.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Georgiana B.

Great House

The creek was great. We were able to build a fire.
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10/10 Excellent

Kelley T.

Great vacay

We loved the house. The view, fire pit by the river, everything about it. Has everything you would want. It does have the busy noise from the highway but didn’t bother us at all. The ride in is long but it’s the mountains so that’s expected! So close to Cherokee and we went out and explored each day. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ginger M.

Great Weekend Getaway

House was really clean. Had everything you need for a weekend of fun! Does take 5 minutes from main road down bumpy road which is common in the mountains. Will definitely be a returning guest!

10/10 Excellent

Jay N., Charleston

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

Amazing once you get there!

We absolutely loved our time at Full Stream Ahead! Getting there in a Prius was….fun, but once there, it was hard to leave everyday! As everyone has said, it’s tricky to get to the property. But if we could do it, you can! Unless you have no clearance under your car. Seriously, you will probably hit bottom a couple times and maybe take a wrong turn. But it gets easier. More signs would be good. The house, though, wow! Drinking coffee in the mornings and having dinner on the porch was the best. The highway noise was never bad, and the stream was so nice! Honestly have nothing bad to say. Everything was well-appointed and very clean as well! Do yourself a favor and stay for a week. You won’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Faye G.

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

30th Anniversary Trip

My husband and I wanted to do something we’ve never done before for our 30 year anniversary. We decided Harrah’s Casino would be fun. Our children, age 21 and 16, came with us for a few days then left so we could have a couple of days to ourselves. Full Stream Ahead is a beautiful home. It was clean and well stocked for any cooking that we wanted to do. Hot tub was a lovely, relaxing feature. Due to the late August weather being warm, we did not get a chance to utilize the fire pit but can imagine how nice it would be to sit around and socialize. I read many reviews before booking. Here is what I would say, the road noise is loud. If you’re used to it, it won’t bother you and inside it is quiet. Unfortunately, it did drown out the beautiful river. We enjoyed the view and had a wonderful time but did miss the quiet and being able to enjoy the rushing of the river. The train… we only saw one time, and it was fun waving at the passengers. The drive in and out to the main road is tricky. My daughter did just fine in her Chevy Trax, and a smaller vehicle could make it but it wouldn’t be fun. A truck, Jeep, etc is better. It is not wide and you must pull over if you meet another vehicle, only happened to us two or three time and luckily, where we could pull over with ease, or the other person could for us to pass. We did lose power but after calling vacasa, the manager got it taken care of quickly. Overall, nice space, good views, but a little loud outside. Great trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Julianna F.

Needs a very deep cleaning and some repairs

Beautiful house and overall an enjoyable stay. House was surface clean (beds, kitchen items, furniture surface). However, behind the furniture there were massive amounts of thick dust, the couch was dirty to the point we went and purchased cheap blankets to cover them so we could sit on them, the cushions on the dining room chairs were detached and would slide off if you weren’t mindful of them, cobwebs in most high corners, and door knob areas and baseboards were discolored from layers of dirt and grime. Washing and dryer worked great. Hot water was good. Well lite around the house and by river. Hot tub was nice once we realized it took about 24 hrs to heat up. Road to home is definitely an adventure. Dirt road to home does not accurately describe the very narrow, very rough road you are required to take to get to the home. It is doable but for anyone coming in a low car or unfamiliar with mountain dirt roads might have issues navigating all the drainage pipes that cross the road continuously and narrow road. The home is VERY isolated from the main highway, so guests should take that into consideration if someone in your party might be at a high risk for needing medical attention. We were able to swim and fish which was the main reason we selected this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Great place would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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