Water Wheel Cabin- Romantic Escape, Luxury Creek-Front Charm with Hot Tub

Welcome to the Water Wheel Cabin! Nestled just 2 miles from the Cataloochee Ski Area, you’ll enjoy a completely renovated and extra clean cabin that is SO easy to access.

Imagine a beautiful space to relax in, with a hot tub for soaking as well as a babbling creek and adjacent waterfall views. This private and quiet cabin is close to many amazing area attractions such as skiing, trout fishing, elk watching and more! It is just minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Soco Falls, and a shirt easy drive to Cherokee and the Harrah’s Casino.

This 3 bedroom 2 bath fully renovated-cabin can comfortably accommodate up to 6 adults. The primary suite has an ensuite bath and a very comfortable California King bed with Crate and Barrel linens and a variety of sleeping pillows for your comfort. There is also a private sitting area in this suite, perfect for two adults to share some down time, morning coffee, or to use as a quiet work space. We have a small rolling cart perfect to create a work space in any room of the cabin. Tuck away in the master suite until you are ready to emerge and join your guests.

The master shower has a private entrance, 4 shower heads, and is large enough to accommodate two people.

There are two additional guest rooms with queen beds, adjoined by a newly built bathroom with a tub/shower combination. One bedroom has a vanity/desk area for ease of getting ready, complete with a lighted makeup mirror. (Perfect for Zoom calls!) Lots of closet and storage space, very comfortable linen packages and lighting make each room a great retreat. Each room has Customized Blinds and Window Coverings, to make for great blackout spaces as well as to block the elements. If you like a dark room for sleeping, you have three to choose from. Otherwise, all three get excellent soaking sunlight during the day.

We ask that no one use the sectional sofa at any time for overnight sleeping accommodations, as that is not the intended use, and there are no linens provided for same. We did install lots of extra sofa blankets for snuggling and Netflix binging! Use the black rolling computer cart as a work or mobile snack and drink station, and enjoy yourselves!

We have a hot tub and large deck area with seating as well as a covered porch swing. Great place to congregate or get away.

As we are a newly renovated home with new floors, kitchen and bath, furnishings and linen packages, plus the proximity to wildlife and the creek, we are not pet friendly. Apologies, but there are too many unexpected variables. Guests with pets will need to make other arrangements.

Part of the charm of this cabin is the bridge and waterwheel house that cover and are adjacent to the creek and waterfall. Please be mindful when walking around the bridge and creek area. Please be especially mindful when driving onto and off of the property. Fantastic for sports car enthusiasts or those who do not have AWD or 4WD. Super easy to park and unload and reload, no matter the weather, because of the long covered porch.

House Rules:
This is absolutely a non-smoking property. We put great care into our linen program as well as our soft goods and furnishings. In addition, during times of fire alerts for the area, cigarettes can pose a hazard.

If you or anyone in your party are a smoker, please book elsewhere.

We do have a wood-burning fireplace, which, with proper use can be enjoyed by all. What you need to know is that Duraflame type logs work best, this and/or only kiln-dried firewood designed for that use is allowed. You will want to plan ahead to bring wood, as it is not supplied. Smaller cuts work best. Please always remember to open the damper first, and it takes a very long time for the electric blower to kick in. Please do not use paper or cardboard in the fireplace.

If you wish to use the hot tub, please shower before entering. Lotions, soaps and creams can have an adverse effect. Most especially, please do not use glass containers while in the hot tub. I provide a full back-up bar of plastics drinkware. Do not spill any beverages in the water, as that will also hinder your balanced water and environment. Since the hot tub is drained, cleaned, and refilled in-between EACH rental, you may want to check the temperature upon arrival, and adjust accordingly. It may take hours or overnight to get to temperature if it was just drained, but likely a morning turn has happened and all is well.

This cabin has a max capacity of six persons. We are not able to accommodate extra guests beyond the capacity or events that bring extra guests. We can refer you to larger cabins in the area that can accommodate larger groups and events, since we are unable to host beyond six persons.