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Modern Scandinavian-Japanese Insp. Mountain Home
This custom home, built in 2020, is the perfect spot to unwind. Located off of a private road (4-wheel drive isn't necessary), it sits on 4.25 acres, w/gorgeous views of the Great Smoky Mountains. Once there, you truly feel removed from the world. Its modern, Scandinavian-Japanese design is unique to the area. Includes: master bedroom, sleeping loft (queen-sized futon and custom Twin XL bunk beds); open kitchen/living area, covered and open patios. 10 minutes from Bryson City and Cherokee.

Catamount Cottage Studio across from WCU!
Catamount Cottage is a quaint retreat for either a single traveler or a couple. Located less than 1/2 mile from WCU and a 15-minute drive from downtown Sylva, it's perfect for work or play! This modern studio cottage is situated on a private drive in a residential area. The kitchenette, with granite countertops and an eat-in bar, has all of the amenities you might need. If there is work to do, you can utilize the dedicated high-speed internet and work from the bar-top or on the front deck.

Mountain Creek Escape! 2 Living Rooms & 2 Decks!
Enjoy this beautiful family/pet-friendly home overlooking a peaceful sounding creek, under 3 miles to downtown Sylva and 15 min to WCU. Near Asheville, Waynesville, Franklin, Smoky Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Harrah’s Casino. Two living areas, fireplaces, workspaces, coffee bars, Wi-Fi, 4 beds including a memory foam rollaway, pack ’n play and high chair. Enjoy an automatic 25% discount on 5+ nights before taxes and fees and possible cleaning fee adjustment for using only 1 bedroom.

Stacy’s Place Downtown Sylva
Located downtown Sylva NC minutes from The Great Smokies National Park. 15 minutes to Harrah’s Casino. Fishing and hiking close by. stroll downtown historic Sylva NC. Enjoy fine dining, unique shops, breweries, bakeries and farmers market. Enjoy Friday night Concerts on the Creek. Sit back and enjoy the music and festivities from the living room windows or take chairs down to the Bridge Park and put your feet in the grass. .check out our other air bnb in the same building. Wills Loft!

Windcrest Loft- charming retreat near the river.
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.

River Run | Riverfront Tiny Home w/ Trails & Views
Welcome to River Run! This chic tiny home is located within Laurel Bush River Cabins Family Campground, right beside the peaceful Tuckasegee River. Wake up to soothing water sounds and enjoy easy access to the breathtaking Smoky Mountains. Spend evenings on the riverfront deck and relax in a comfortable king bed. ♢ Direct access to the Tuckasegee River ♢ Deck right by the river ♢ Comfortable king bed ♢ Just 5 minutes to Dillsboro and Sylva ♢ Stocked river for fishing

Cozy cottage
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located cottage just 5-minutes to the hospital and main street where you'll find plenty of shopping, food and craft breweries. 12- minutes to the nearest blue ridge parkway entrance, 10-minutes to rainbow trout fishing in the beautiful Tuckasegee river, 13-minutes to WCU and 23-mintues to the Cherokee casino. Come enjoy watching the green crawl up the mountains and the flowers blooming this spring in our cozy cottage!

The Burrow with a View
Refresh with a relaxing trip to the NC mountains. This spacious, modern, mountain cabin is the perfect place to spend the weekend away for a couple or a small group. Enjoy the scenic view with a fresh cup of coffee or soak in the hot tub after hiking on the parkway. This cozy cabin has everything you need for a weekend away. The Burrow is newly built and embodies a light, airy space with rustic and organic touches of live edge and other natural elements.

Loft Apartment Historic Downtown Main Street Sylva
This loft apartment is unique to our area. It is located on the ground floor right on Main Street with a wall of windows overlooking Mill Street. The high ceilings and exposed brick give the space an urban feel. Wifi is available. There is a smart TV set up with Netflix. A DVD player and DVDs are also available. There are games, puzzles, a ping pong table, swing, and books available for your enjoyment. Find us and tag us on Insta @sylvastay

Riverfront Year-around Easy Access - - Play on!
Welcome boaters, fisherman, hikers, leaf-lookers and anyone looking for a safe restful night's sleep! We invite you to come enjoy our riverfront hideaway nestled in the upstairs of our rafting company on the Tuckasegee River. We are conveniently located off highway 441 and highway 74 minutes from downtown Dillsboro and Sylva. Western Carolina University, Cherokee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Blue Ridge Parkway are all close by.

Beautiful Cabin 5 Min to Waynesville with Hot Tub
Come back to North Carolina! This chic cabin, a short drive from Waynesville, NC, is your ideal retreat to explore all of Western North Carolina and a close drive to Asheville. With an open concept, four bedrooms, a fireplace, and a bonus room with a pool table, there's ample space for relaxation and fun. Rejuvenate in the hot tub, dine al fresco with the new grill, or gather around the fire pit. Your perfect getaway awaits!

Sweet Rock House between Sylva and WCU!
This cute, remodeled two-bedroom house house sits on a hill right above the main road between Sylva and WCU and has a large sunporch, antique tub, walk in shower, and full kitchen. Only a mile from walkable downtown Sylva, it's close to all the shops and stores on 107. A convenient home base close to the Great Smokies, the Parkway, the Casino and WCU. Fast WiFi, Roku TV, central heat and air. It's pet-friendly, too!
Popular amenities for Sylva family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

Remote, cheerful, mountain cabin with hot tub.

Amazing Views! Log Cabin with Hot Tub + Fire Pit

Oscar’s Barn: Hottub, River Access, Firepit

Chic and Peaceful Cottage 5 Min to Main Street

Longview Cottage *HOT TUB with BIG VIEWS*King Beds

Sky Cove Retreat Great Smoky Mtns, King Bed, WiFI

Fenced Yard for Pets - Lilly's Cottage

MountainViews|HotTub|FirePit|BBQ|EV Charger
Family- and pet-friendly home rentals

Beautiful Mountain Home-Pets!

Speckled Trout on the Tuck (Tuckasegee River)

Mid-Century Mountain Magic! Rare fenced yard!

Love Cove Cabin

Balsam Haven l Mountain Views l Amazing Location

Wolf Lake Escape - lake & mountain retreat

Bryson City Tiny Home - Walk to it All!

The Modern Mini Cabin w Hot Tub, Firepit & WiFi
Family-friendly home rentals with a pool

Sugar Bear Hollow

Stunning Views and Hot Tub, at Beary Cozy Cabin

Lake Life Upper Apt-2 min walk to Lk Junaluska ASM

Paradise Vista, Incredible Views 2 story log cabin

*Amazing 3BR Cabin w/ FIRE PIT+Game Room+HOT TUB!*

Mountain top loft w/ hot tub

Mountain Views • Private Sauna • 5 Min Downtown

Peaceful Cabin | Creek, Trails, Pool & Gym Access
When is the best time to visit Sylva?
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| Avg. price | $200 AUD | $192 AUD | $188 AUD | $203 AUD | $206 AUD | $194 AUD | $243 AUD | $203 AUD | $207 AUD | $209 AUD | $222 AUD | $207 AUD |
| Avg. temp | 2°C | 4°C | 8°C | 13°C | 17°C | 20°C | 22°C | 22°C | 18°C | 13°C | 7°C | 4°C |
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4.9 Average rating
Sylva stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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