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Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!

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See the bison in the field! Enjoy your morning coffee on the nice large deck
Seaboard Coast Line #0887
Seaboard Coast Line #0887
Seaboard Coast Line Caboose
Fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal in caboose.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clyde, NC
  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Cataloochee Valley
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!

Looking for a completely unique vacation? Sleep in our restored 1960's caboose! Completely renovated on the inside to ensure rest & relaxation while visiting the Smokies. The caboose has a private master bedroom, a cupola for the kids to sleep in, a full kitchen to cook meals in! You can literally lay in bed & see the buffalo herd out in the pasture!

Enjoy making memories while making smores over the fire pit outside as you watch the bison grazing in the field. Truly, Buffalo roam on this private 65 acre little piece of heaven tucked away in the mountains. Whether watching the sunrise over the mountain peaks while the Smoky Mountains clear up for a beautiful day, or setting your sights on our herd of buffalo coming for their morning oats. You will not be disappointed while you are enjoying a hot cup of coffee or cocoa on our large back deck of a unique rental!

If you are looking for a quiet 'get away from it all' retreat, this is it! Enjoy long hikes on the property, fishing within walking distance from the caboose or take a trip into town to do some shopping or antiquing.

Children will love the hike through the woods to the brand play area, The BC Corral! This custom designed area has everything from swings, zip line, slides, teeter totter, cargo nets, rock wall & even a horse shoe pit for the adults! The kids will love it here!

A stay at Buffalo Creek Vacations is surely one that your family will always enjoy looking back on!

We are pet friendly, size doesn't matter!

Please call Cheryl to answer any additional questions about Seaboard Coast Line #0877 Caboose!

Our other cabins:
Tatonka Lodge,sleeps 14- VRBO # 163324
Timber Hollow, sleeps 8 - VRBO # 581708
Bison Overlook Lodge, sleeps 8 - VRBO #131294
Bison Escape, sleeps 8 - VRBO #725816
Buffalo Bungalow, sleeps 2 - VRBO # 409851

Fun things to do: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Biltmore Estate, skiing at Cataloochee Ski Area, Tubing at Tony's Tube World, Ghost Town, hiking at Chimney Rock, tubing at Deep Creek, Fun Factory, Indoor skydiving, visit the Elk in Cataloochee Park, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway, Casino in Cherokee, slide down the rocks at Sliding Rockin the Pisgah National Forest, downhill skiing, snowboarding & tubing at Cataloochee Ski Resort, golf at Waynesville Country Club, Maggie Valley Country Club or Ironduff Golf Course!

Property manager

Cheryl Hillis
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to dates on shots
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Any change in reservation will result in a $20 reservation change fee.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Clyde

Located in Clyde, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Lake Junaluska Golf Course and Balsam Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables. Travelling with kids? Consider Maggie Valley Festival Grounds and Fantasy Golf & Game Room. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Clyde, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Junaluska Golf Course - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Maggie Valley Festival Grounds - 25 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Cataloochee Ski Area - 27 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Cataloochee Valley - 41 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Haywood Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ferguson Supply - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Rooster Southern Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ammons' Drive Inn & Dairy Bar - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!?

As of 23 April 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch! on 24 April 2025 start from NZ$408.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch! located?

This family-friendly Clyde cabin is located in the mountains, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Pigeon River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Haywood County Public Library and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Fun

Was a unique vacation experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya F.

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

Fun, different

Definitely a new experience, a very interesting and fun trip. This one will stand out. Staying in a train car was a first for us and the animals were great. Store and game room on site. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Seems remote, however, short drive to grocery store, restaurants and just a little farther to Walmart. Great getaway. Would definitely recommend!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

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

See Bison in North Carolina

This was so much fun! Sleeping in a beautiful caboose and watching bison...I wish we could have stayed longer. The owners are such nice people and very great communicators. If you have kids, they would love this. If you are just a couple looking for a really cool place to stay, or if you are a daughter and mother like we were, it's a lot of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Unique place to stay

We enjoyed our stay in this cozy caboose. The property was exactly as described. I'm addition to having the bison right across the lane there are also llamas, alpacas, goats, bunnies and other animals to see just a short walk from the caboose. Cheryl was very helpful and available via text with any questions we had. Waynesville, Maggie Valley and Lake Junaluska and the Blue Ridge Parkway are just a short drive away for plenty of things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A.

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

Wonderful time connecting with nature

Our 2 small children fell in love with the caboose! It was a fun experience and a good size for our little family of 4. Cheryl and Jeff were so welcoming. We enjoyed feeding the goats, hiking the grounds, playing on the playground and in the game room, watching the bison from the caboose, and close-up at the morning feeding. We'll definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia T.

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

Wonderful Experience!

Sleeping in a Caboose and seeing bison up close. Doesn't get any better than that.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

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

Caboose stay

We so loved our stay and the kids especially loved all the animals around to see and pet! The host was great and we were able to get buffalo steaks and eggs from there night there on the property for our meals! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis T.

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

Awesome stay home on the range

Came to Maggie Valley for a car show and couldn't have chosen a better place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon S.

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

Great Family Adventure

We had an awesome Father and Son trip. Staying in the caboose was awesome. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We enjoyed exploring the property and looking at all the animals. And the train museum was a blast. So much to see and to do. We hope yo go back again soon!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sam L.

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

Fun place

We enjoyed it, great scenery.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb C.

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

Great location quiet space

This a is a really unique and cozy place to stay. The location is super beautiful and extremely quiet. And who knew there would be alpacas, a mini horse, a mini donkey, goats, chickens, a turkey and the friendliest rabbits I've ever met? It was perfect for my husband and me and our teen son.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah S.

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

Great getaway vacation!

We booked this place for our 3 year old son who loves trains and it did not disappoint! The caboose was clean and felt very spacious. There was so much to do on the property we really never had to leave. The staff were so friendly and by the end of our stay we felt like we knew them. We got to watch the buffalo each morning and evening. The staff made sure that my son got to pet and interact with all of the animals and were so hands on with everything. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! My son loved watching the bison.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Amazing experience

We loved staying on your property. The caboose was spectacular ad watching the bison feeding was very interesting as well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pauline O.

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

Great Place!

Nice location with fun things to do on the property. Kids had a great time, we’re looking forward to coming back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

June S.

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

Fun time with the Buffaloes

We enjoyed staying here because we were close to the venue and away from everything! Fun going into Waynesville! Dog park was there. Our dog was intrigued by all the animals. Kitchen great and bathroom nice. Bed a little soft for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Fun time

They went out of their way to make sure we got to see the model train room before we left. This is a great place to bring your family for some real American tradition
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Loved the experience!

The children in our party loved the birds, bunnies, chickens, turkey, goats, llamas, dog, and of course, the bison! Staff were very accommodating. I would definitely recommend the experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

best one night ever! we wished we had the time to stay longer and will be back

The property was neat and the had lots for kids to do! They loved the animals and the feel of being at a train station.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret M., hilliard

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

Wonderful stay

The gray caboose was gorgeous inside. My children really enjoyed exploring the property and seeing all of the animals.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin Rachael W.

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

Unique vacation adventure!

My family had an absolute blast and is looking forward to returning for round two in the future! Lots of unique firsts for all 5 of us. So many memories and wonderful people, both staying as guests and working on site. Highly recommend for a totally different kind of mountain adventure with bison!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha N., Powell

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

Great, fun place to stay

This was such a fun place to stay. Our six year old son has been crazy about trains since he could crawl, and in particular has always loved a caboose and has often talked about going inside one. This was a two night stop as part of a wider roadtrip from Ohio to South Carolina. We kept this part a secret from our boys (11 and 6) as we thought the sight of it would be more special that way. On our way from the Smokey Mountains in Tenessee, we stopped by the The Great Smokey Mountains Railway Museum and saw the steam train and looked at the model railway. We then drove onto the accommodation. Our boys were both excited, but our six year old couldn't believe he was getting to stay in a Caboose. He loved everything about it and loved being on the ranch too and being able to walk over to feed the goats in particular. He got to sleep up the top and woke each morning with the biggest smile! The ranch overall is great and the staff are all so friendly and welcoming. The games room was a big hit and feeding the animals. The lamas were in the field on the way to the tire swing and weren't the friendliest when we went for a walk so we went back to the caboose an alternative way! The model railway was amazing - so detailed. Thank you to all involved with making this such a great and special place to stay. The attention to detail in the caboose is amazing and so well thought trough. Everything was very clean and in excellent condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., St Charles Usa

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

Unique Caboose

Enjoyed the entire stay in the Gray Caboose. Enjoyed the variety of wildlife. Great for families with young children.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Such a fun place!!

The caboose was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Hillis

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My brothers & my husband had shared a vision of expanding my fathers buffalo ranch when additional property became available to purchase. With all our knowledge & experiences combine we have built 4 log homes & have been renting them out since 2004. Once my husband retires from the US Army in about 5 yrs our dream will be to build our log cabin on the property & be more hands on. God has blessed us beyond our wildest dreams. We hope you love the mountains like we have all come to love being transplants from a very flat NY!

Why they chose this property

My father had a love for trains & it was his idea to purchase the cabooses & turn them in to vacation rentals, We thought it would be very cool to tie in w/ the bison. Kind of gives it an 'ol western feel! Most folks think you have to go out west to see bison & they are surprised to find a herd in the Smoky Mountains of NC!

What makes this property unique

While staying at in our 1960's restored caboose we feel you will really enjoy the peace & tranquility of being secluded on 65 acres. The children will just love looking out the windows & literally seeing the bison roaming out in the pasture!
Another great amenity is the kids being able to "unplug" & take a hike to our custom designed playground as well as seeing the miniature horse, buffalo, goats & llamas.

Languages:

English

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