River Rest | Kayaking, Hiking & Close to Smokies

    Sylva, NC4.913 reviews 3 guests 1 bedrooms · 2 beds 1 baths

    Welcome to River Rest! This magical riverfront tiny house is the perfect nature escape, just 20 minutes to the Great Smoky Mountains and 5 minutes to Sylva and Dillsboro. Fish right on the property, rent kayaks or go rafting just 2 minutes away and enjoy beautiful hiking trails nearby. Wake up in a cozy bed to the soothing sounds of the Tuckasegee River. ◆ River access ◆ Beautiful walking trails & mountain views ◆ 1 queen bed & full sofa bed ◆ Coffee provided ◆ Kitchen essentials ◆ Wi-Fi River Rest sits right on the Tuckasegee River and gives you easy access to fun and relaxing activities. Kayak down the river, hike in the mountains, fish from the riverbank or grab great food and drinks in town as it is all close by. The tiny house is located at the front of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins and Campground, offering a quiet, cozy place to enjoy nature and explore the area. ◆ 2 minutes to Tuckasegee Outfitters (tubing, rafting, kayaking) ◆ 3 minutes to downtown Dillsboro with great restaurants ◆ 7 minutes to downtown Sylva with amazing food and local breweries ◆ 20 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park ◆ 20 minutes to Cherokee ◆ Located at the entrance of Laurel Bush Riverfront Cabins & Campground You will have full access to the entire tiny home during your stay. Please feel free to contact us at any time. We are here to assist you with anything you may need! We are pet friendly! 1 Max, Pet fee applies at booking. Please reach out if you have any questions. We have 8 other riverfront cabins nearby in a small, family friendly campground that remains peaceful and perfect for relaxing getaways. Everything you need is provided, including linens, towels, cooking essentials, and coffee. There is a hot plate in the kitchen. Just bring yourself and enjoy!

    Amenities

    Pets allowed
    Waterfront
    Wireless
    Air conditioning
    Heating
    Kitchen
    Free parking
    TV
    Balcony
    Private entrance
    Laptop Friendly workspace
    Hair Dryer

    Good to know

    Check-in after 4 PM Check-out by 10 AM

    Cancellation policy

    • 100% refund up to 60 days before arrival
    • 50% refund up to 30 days before arrival

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    Where you'll be

    Sylva, NC

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    Guest Reviews

    4.9013 reviews

    Dominick Appio · September 2026

    Place was clean. House was very responsive.

    Cindy Browning · September 2026

    It was fine for a night. It doesn’t have a bathroom sink need to use kitchen sink to brush teeth etc.

    Debbie Indicott · August 2026

    Not sure how this property got all 10 on reviews. We are not picky people but do expect some basic items. For instance, the propane tank did not light for the outdoor fire pit (disappointing), nor was the view of the river great. Big bushes blocked the view. The front door had a SMALL blind that left 2-3 inches of it not covered! There was no hot plate for cooking even though there was utensils and pots. There is absolutely NO STORAGE for luggage or other items, no shelves or hooks except 2 small hooks to hang up your clothes on. Hard to do that with clothes on hangers and wet towels. When we pulled out the TWIN sofa bed, not full as listed, it was covered with lots of pet hair. The window ledge in the living room area was stained from water. The mirror had a crack in it. As for the positives that kept us from giving a lower score, it was basically clean. It is convenient to local areas and the price was fair. Not sure you are getting a good value who cleans for 75 though for reasons stated above. Definitely not a place for 3 as stated as only 2 STOOLS to sit on besides a half couch. This could be a lot better accomodation by fixing the items listed.

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