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Charming retreat near the river and downtown Dillsboro.

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Front of the loft/entrance.
White house in photo is where we live!
Exterior
View from front porch, green space outside of fence available to guests.
Back of Loft, not an entrance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sylva, NC
  • Harris Regional Hospital
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Western Carolina University
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Charming retreat near the river and downtown Dillsboro.

Welcome to Windcrest Loft! If you’re looking for a homey place to stay while visiting the mountains, this is it! Kids and pets are welcome too. Centrally located, within minutes to shops and restaurants in Dillsboro and Sylva, 10 mins to WCU and 20 to Franklin, Bryson City & Waynesville. Convenient Tuckasegee river access across the street and close to many hiking spots! When not touring the area, relax outdoors and enjoy the antics of our resident goats, donkeys, geese and chickens.

Property manager

Tessa Glover

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are from 11 PM to 7 AM.
Please never enter any fenced-in yard areas unless owner is present/consents. We are happy to have people meet animals if you ask us!
If you bring your pets, please keep them in leash or contained when outside the loft at all times.

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 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

About the area

Sylva

Located in Sylva, this apartment is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oaks Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine and Judaculla Rock. Travelling with kids? Consider Country Side Bowling Lanes and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo.
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Sylva, NC

What's nearby

  • Oaks Gallery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Southwestern Community College - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Harris Regional Hospital - 8 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Western Carolina University - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 18 min drive - 22.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cookout - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪El Patron Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dalaya Thai Cuisine - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming retreat near the river and downtown Dillsboro. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming retreat near the river and downtown Dillsboro.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming retreat near the river and downtown Dillsboro.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming retreat near the river and downtown Dillsboro. located?

This family-friendly Sylva apartment building is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Country Side Bowling Lanes and Oaks Gallery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Second time stay in sweet cottage

This was our second time staying here and it was as great as we remembered! Clean, well stocked, and comfortable, with very responsive owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA B.

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

Always wonderful

Everything is so comfy. I love the new tile accent around the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Beautiful place to stay and relax

We stayed here for our honeymoon. We enjoyed the beauty of the NC. The cabin was cozy and comfortable. It was very clean and had all the extras we needed. There are so many things to do in the area. Thanks for allowing us to spend our honeymoon in your cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA B.

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

I can't wait to come back.

Heaven on earth. I'm totally in love with this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geoff B., RALEIGH

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

Wonderful cabin

We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Adorable cottage

Clean, comfortable cottage super close to Western Carolina University. Was the perfect place to stay for a college visit! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely charming loft with everything we needed for a few nights away! The owners communicated well with us before our stay and were there if needed, but allowed us our privacy. All kinds of cool towns and great food super close! Highly recommend this location to anyone!!!

10/10 Excellent

Tobias H.

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

GREAT PLACE

SUPER CLEAN EVERYTHING YOU NEED
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., Raleigh

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

Excellent place

First rate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

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

Dillsboro cottage

I had a wonderful stay in this sweet little cottage. It had everything I needed, including goats, chickens and donkeys right out my front door!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Quick little getaway

We had an amazing time and it was just 2 hours away from the house. Quiet atmosphere and plenty of friendly animals to put a smile in your face.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

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

Cozy and comfortable

Loved this place! What a great use of space that never felt small. Cozy, comfortable, and clean with new touches. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy and comfy, peaceful location. Host was kind and informative, and let us meet and pet the resident goats, chickens,geese, and farmcat. We were in town for one night only, but enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA B.

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

I love this cabin.

Always pleasant here. Waking to Roosters and cool mountain air enjoying a hot cup of coffee. I'd live here if I could.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cute property and building! The bed was more soft than I prefer but everything was clean and the wall unit for heat/air worked really well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B., Cameron, NC

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

Quiet and Quaint

We loved everything about this property. It was perfect for our overnight stay. Everything was very clean and smelled really good. The location was perfect. We were very close to down town Dillsboro and were able to hit some of the shops and have dinner. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for an awesome stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lathrop N.

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

Weekend Wedding

Perfect spot to stay for a weekend wedding in Sylva. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA B.

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

Tessa always takes good care of me.

If you want a bona-fide hot cup of coffee on a cabin porch with crisp mountain morning air. This is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janie B., Ashburn GA

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

Loft

The accommodations were as described and worked well for attending a weekend wedding. It would be great if there were a trail to walk to town from the loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B., Statham, GA

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

Beautiful and Serene

We were there less than 24 hours but it was so nice. Thank you. We will definitely come stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Perfect Fall Trip

My husband and I stayed for three nights at this perfect place. The Loft was perfect before we ever walked in. Beautiful flowers were blooming outside the door and a pumpkin was on the front steps. The inside of the Loft was so cozy and clean. The furnishing were very nice and the bed was very comfortable. The artwork in the walls was so pretty. We had everything we needed for our stay. The animals were so welcoming and we loved spending time with the chickens, geese and goats. Tessa was so kind and even told us that we could check out later since no other guests were checking in the next day. I can see why this place got a 5 Star rating. It was absolutely perfect. We will definitely be making a return trip. Thank you Tessa for kind your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariano A.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edy J.

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

Comfortable and Clean

Great spot, hosts were easy to communicate with.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

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

Lovely Little Cabin

We had a wonderful stay in the Dillsboro cabin/loft. My kids love the friendly farm animals. Our hosts were perfectly hospitable and even spent a while talking with the kids about all of the animals. Downtown Dillsboro is within walking distance, downtown Sylva is a 5-10 minute drive, and if you like fishing like my son, there is a river that is about a 3 minute walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna C.

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

Cozy cottage- very cute and comfortable!

A very pleasant time. Cottage is cozy and well kept, close to downtown Dillsboro. Check in was easy. Interesting fact: 1993 Movie “The Fugitive” was filmed half mile away and the bus/train wreckage is still there to view. Super cool!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tessa Glover

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Welcome to our loft!
We recently moved to the area to be closer to family and because of how beautiful it is. We love hiking and getting outside so this seemed this area is perfect for us! I used to be a zookeeper and now am starting a new path since moving. My Husband Matt is also in the animal field and works locally.
We have a lot of pets so were lucky to be able to buy this little farm and call it home. We are both very friendly people and are happy to chat with guests but will absolutely give 100% privacy unless otherwise requested.

Why they chose this property

We got extremely lucky to purchase this home. We always wanted a little land for our animals and to be in the mountains. We got that and more along with this wonderful rental space that the previous owners so careful created. We are very happy to continue to host travelers at this wonderful spot.

Languages:

English