Ol'Smoky Log Cabin on the River Unit 6

Our log cabins are located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation, which is adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park; the most visited National Park in America. This part of Western North Carolina offers beautiful scenery with it's majestic mountains, crystal clear streams and rivers, waterfalls, hiking trails and more.

Each of our log cabins has a full front porch just a few feet away from the Oconaluftee River, which offers some of the best trout fishing around. This river is stocked twice a week with brown and rainbow trout. Fly fishermen can enjoy the “catch and release” waters with trophy sized fish just minutes away…so don’t forget your fishing gear!!! This river also provides a great place for rafting, tubing, and even swimming.

We're easy to get to and our location is great. We're 1/8 of a mile from the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, yet we're about the same distance to shopping, restaurants and more. We're 1 mile from the Outdoor Drama, Cherokee Museum and the Oconaluftee Indian Village. Feel lucky? We're only 2 miles from Cherokee Harrah's Casino.

We consider our cabins to be semi-secluded. You're not way back in the woods, yet you're not in the middle of town. We have 6 log cabins lining the riverbank. The view across the river is forest land with no development. The cabins are separated by full deck areas, 8-15 feet in size. The back of the cabins are about 50 feet from Big Cove Road, which is a local side road with low to moderate traffic. We believe you'll find the setting peaceful and enjoyable.

As you can tell, we can offer you an action packed vacation, or you can relax in your rocking chair and watch the river flow by, it's up to you!

Cabin Amenities:
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Flat Yard
Limited 2 cars per reservation
Oconaluftee River Frontage
Stocked Trout Stream
1 Minute Drive to Downtown Cherokee
15 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
Minutes from Great Smoky Mountain National Park US-441
Sleeps 6
TV - Cable
Motorcycle Friendly
Wood Burning Fireplace
Charcoal Grill
Covered Porch
Open Deck
No Smoking
Window A/C


Before you pack up the car and head for the mountains, know that when we say mountains, we really mean it!

Downtown Bryson City has an elevation of 1,752 feet, so think of this as a starting point. The majority of our cabins will have a higher elevation than this. This means that our roads- both state and private- will be steeper, narrower, and curvier than you may be use to driving. Also, you should expect to encounter gravel roads. Consider it part of our rural mountain charm!

Here at Yellow Rose, your safety is our priority. If a cabin requires 4 wheel, front wheel, or all wheel drive to access it, it will be listed in the description. If bringing or riding motorcycles, please call and ask for motorcycle friendly properties. If you have any concerns about accessing your rental, please call prior to your arrival and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Yellow Rose Realty has top rated customer service and has been Locally Owned and Operated Since 1995. We are a company that gives back to the local community and we offer our guests 24/7 Emergency Assistance. View our list of adventure partners to get Special Discounts on Popular Attractions!

*DISCOUNT EXCLUDES PRE-EXISTING RESERVATIONS*

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Pope October trip

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2023

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  Tammy P from Fort Gaines, GA recommends this vacation rental

  It was great. The leaves changed a lot while we were there.
  Suggestions need more storage surface in kitchen. Thanks for replacing couches and chairs. They were very comfortable. The former ones were awful.
  

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• Good time on the river

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2023

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  Jed D from Kernersville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  I really liked the seamless check in/check out experience. Cabin was spacious, clean, and cozy. Upgrade on the grill would be great.

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• On the creek

  Stayed 2 days ending in September, 2023

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  Kim C from Concord, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Loved the rental. Wish it was not on a main high-traveled road.

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• Great place to get away!

  Stayed 4 days ending in September, 2023

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  Elissa S from Goose Creek, SC recommends this vacation rental

  We took 3 of our 4 kids and ran away from life for an extended weekend up in Cherokee. This little cabin was very rustic and right on the water. There was no WiFi even with our portable hotspot and none of our cell phones had service. It was a blessing in disguise. Instead of playing on tablets and phones, we played in the river and painted rocks.
  
  It was a great time.
  
  I will say this though, there were only two window unit A/C in the entire house. One upstairs and one downstairs. We had to buy fans to keep cool as it was summertime.

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• unit #6

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2023

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  a guest from Hebron, MD recommends this vacation rental

  both bathroom faucet leaked and screen door moulding coming off.

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• peaceful

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2023

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  a guest from HICKORY, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Great location for relaxation. Hear the birds chirping and watching people on their tubes floating down the river and wavi,ng to all of them so decided to try that and glad I did

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• Ole Smoky Cabin 6

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2023

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  a guest from Morehead City, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Cute cabin on the river! Was perfect for 2 couples. We will definitely be back.

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• Great cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2023

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  Ray B from Madison Heights, VA recommends this vacation rental

  We love the cabin being right on the river. Rustic and cozy. We have been several times and will continue to return.

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• moose

  Stayed 5 days ending in June, 2023

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  Nicholas K from Selma, AL recommends this vacation rental

  good

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• Review of unit 6

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2023

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  Gerald W from Lexington , OH recommends this vacation rental

  We had a good time while staying in unit 6. Everything was fine but there were a number of small issues that if corrected would have improved our stay. Several lights not working, no plug in the bathtub, grill was completely unsanitary, no place to store groceries.

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• Beautiful river view cabin

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2023

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  a guest from Easley, South Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Great for people who want a rustic cabin. This cabin is directly on the river and has a swing and rocking chairs on the porch. Wonderful place to relax and enjoy time with family. Will definitely be back!

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• Ol" Smoky Log Cabins

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2022

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  Terry M from Snellville , GA recommends this vacation rental

  The cabin is wonderful and situation very close to many of the attractions and the Great Smokies National Park. We have been going to these cabins for alsmost 30 years now and have enjoyed every bit of it, however I feel all the additional costs added by Yellow Rose are out of line and make the price much less attractive or competitive with other locations.

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• Great

  Stayed 5 days ending in November, 2022

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  Jeanelle D recommends this vacation rental

  It was wonderful, love the location.
  The Elk came thru the woods and across the bridge and were directly across the street from the cabin. Saw 2 fly fishermen in the river.
  Cooked every meal at the Cabin.
  We brought our own cast irons pans and cooking utensils. Built a fire every morning and evening.
  We have stayed here multiple times and will return again.
  
  

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• One of the most relaxing vacation had

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  Randy J from Statesville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Very relaxing and peaceful and the hole family injoyed it will be back in the stay there again

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• Unit 6

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2022

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  Gloria K from Lincolnton, GA recommends this vacation rental

  The cabins are definitely “rustic” with no central heat/air. The weather was beautiful so we only needed the wall heater in the morning. We brought our dogs and wished this cabin had the small yard like the other cabins so we could walk them but we used the small yard anyway since the in-laws were in the next cabin. They supplied plenty of towels and other supplies for our stay. The cabins are within walking distance to shopping and restaurants and only a few minutes drive to the other activities. The cabins are right on the water with a steep trail to get to it. Overall, our visit was very nice and enjoyable.

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• Fabulous cabin in Cherokee NC

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2022

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  Joanna M from Acworth, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a wonderful time at this cabin located right on the river. It's rustic, great location, full kitchen, 2 stories & plenty of room. It's close to town & other places we love to go. Big fireplace & large deck overlooking the river. The mgmt. company has been great to work with. Really appreciate the great customer service.

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• Wish I could be there now.

  Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2022

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  a guest from Sterling Heights, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Everything was great, clean comfortable. The river view from the porch is wonderful, I watched trout feeding in the stream every evening.

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• Rolen getaway

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2022

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  Carolyn R R from Sevierville , TN recommends this vacation rental

  It was a nice place to stay loved that it was on the river. Very nice relaxing place. Will be coming back.

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• Pleasant Stay

  Stayed 3 days ending in July, 2022

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  a guest from Winston-Salem, North Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  We had an awesome time! Overall our stay was very pleasant with a few inconveniences. Knowing nowhere is perfect anyways! Cleaning was late... Understandable, yet inconvenient. Upstairs showerhead didn't work. Thankfully two bathrooms. Downstairs bathroom exahust fan didn't work. Had one floor fan but two would've been better. Fire hydrant across street broke and they had to cut main water off for a few hours... Understandable, yet inconvenient. Overall had a good time! Great location! Would highly recommend!

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• Cabin #6 ole Smoky log cabin

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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  Joyce G from Jacksonville, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Not enough pots, pans or knives in kitchen and no place to store dry foods. Had to use table, thus no place to sit & enjoy meals. Microwave located on top of fridge & had to climb on chair and open freezer to use it. Other than that — great stay

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• Great Riverfront Escape!

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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  a guest from Mount Holly, North Carolina recommends this vacation rental

  Beautiful cabin near downtown Cherokee and other attractions.

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• Little slice of Heaven

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2022

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  Leslie W from Georgetown, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We love staying at this place.

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• One night stay

  Stayed 1 day ending in May, 2022

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  James E from Commerce, GA recommends this vacation rental

  I want me a cabin of my own

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• Cabin

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2022

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  Ralph M from Conover, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Need 3 rocking chairs.
  Fix front door handle.
  

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• Great fishing cabin on the river!

  Stayed 5 days ending in April, 2022

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  Chris A from Fairmont, WV recommends this vacation rental

  Great little cabins on the river that was perfect for our fishing trip. Cabins were conveniently located as well. The cabin was clean and all linens were provided. Our only negative comment is the kitchens are not well stocked with the common utensils and a lot of the pans/utensils need replaced.

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• 21st Birthday Getaway

  Stayed 2 days ending in September, 2021

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  a guest from Woodstock , Georgia recommends this vacation rental

  Get for a little getaway. There is no cell service for about 2 miles which was great, nobody was on phones and we enjoyed one others company!

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• Wonderful view

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2021

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  Elaine A from Mount Holly , NC recommends this vacation rental

  Rustic cabin sitting right on the river bank! Great place to trout fish. Very roomy cabin, will definitely book again!

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• Wonderful stay!

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2021

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  Eddie O from Rienzi, MS recommends this vacation rental

  The only things that we would change is to have a washer and dryer in the cabin and to have direct and easy access to the river bank, other than that, we loved the cabin! It was a bit outdated on the light fixtures and decor but those were minor to us because we stayed outdoors for the majority of our visit. We have already booked again in the same units for the fall! Highly recommend!!!

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• Cherokee 2021

  Stayed 3 days ending in June, 2021

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  Debra G from Lancaster, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Overall a nice place to stay, needs some upgrades. There were no steak knives, cooking pots need upgraded. Place was clean, no issues with anything else

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• Three days on the river

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2021

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  Ed S from Fort Mill, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Cabin 6 was perfect for three fishermen
  There were elk walking across the river each night and one morning
  Cabin was close to good river fishing and pond fishing

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• Easy

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2021

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  a guest from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Great cabin not many fish

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• Love the cabin each time

  Stayed 4 days ending in March, 2021

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  Greg M from Anderson, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Wonderful

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• Cute cabin, right on the river

  Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2021

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  Ann Marie S from Huntersville, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great stay at the Ol'Smoky Log Cabin. It is right on the river, which was very picturesque! We didn't anticipate it being right on a main road, so traffic was a little loud at night (mainly because it was very hot upstairs so we had to sleep with the window open to cool us off.) We couldn't find any AC, so we were glad to be there in March when it was cool enough outside that we could open windows and cool it down. Overall a nice stay! They had everything we needed and it was really close to the national park!

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