10/10 Excellent
Anthony P.
10 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun
Anthony P.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Cabin
Sleep in a caboose on a 65 acre buffalo ranch!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 555.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Clyde, NC
- Lake Junaluska Golf Course16 min drive
- Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center16 min drive
- Cataloochee Valley41 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!
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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10.0 out of 10, (21 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to dates on shots
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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.
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
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
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sam L.
10 October 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun place
Sam L.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
28 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Melissa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Patrick P.
1 January 2017
Our boys loved it. Great property.
Patrick P.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2016
10/10 Excellent
Curtis T.
19 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay home on the range
Curtis T.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matt D.
18 April 2019
A tranquil, unique getaway!
Matt D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen S.
28 August 2017
Perfect country getaway
Kathleen S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn W.
20 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caboose stay
Kathryn W.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Celia T.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience!
Celia T.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
9 June 2016
Absolutely beautiful!
Dana P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2016
10/10 Excellent
Jorge M.
24 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great area
Jorge M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
10/10 Excellent
Tonya F.
17 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun, different
Tonya F.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb C.
29 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location quiet space
Barb C.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Brooke G.
16 July 2017
Magical family experience!
Brooke G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
10/10 Excellent
Jayne W.
17 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
See Bison in North Carolina
Jayne W.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brandon S.
19 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Adventure
Brandon S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leah H.
18 August 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much fun for kids!
Leah H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
Mike S.
23 October 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun time
Mike S.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
5 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique place to stay
Laura H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christine A.
8 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time connecting with nature
Christine A.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Steve T.
7 November 2016
Enjoyed the quiet surroundings and all the critters.
Steve T.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl H.
20 May 2017
Amazing!!!! Caboose & buffalo...more then expected!
Cheryl H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2017
10/10 Excellent
Hannah S.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway vacation!
Hannah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
16 July 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience
Lisa D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
10/10 Excellent
Megan
3 June 2024
Megan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Cheryl Hillis
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.
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.
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