Title: Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 Family-friendly cabin in Clyde with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 ![Terrace/patio - Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 (Clyde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18900000/18893700/18893668/55c402c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 (Clyde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18900000/18893700/18893668/6a76ac79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 (Clyde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18900000/18893700/18893668/c04e2533.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football - Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 (Clyde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18900000/18893700/18893668/db0dc428.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 (Clyde)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18900000/18893700/18893668/8da2530e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the serene surroundings of Bison Escape, nestled in the heart of North Carolina's Great Smoky Mountains. Unwind on the large front porch with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, relax in the hot tub or take a leisurely hike around this 65-acre haven. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82160 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Mini donkeys 🫏 Bison Escape is a part of Buffalo Creek Vacations, which is less than a three minute drive to the main ranch. The legend has been told that on certain nights of the year and when the moon is just right, the Buffalo Creek Vacations bison and their llama friends escape from their normal stomping ground to get away from it all. While at Bison Escape, they enjoy true tranquility and relaxation at this private getaway. Buffalo Creek Vacations is where the buffalo really roam on this private 65 acre little piece of heaven tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina. 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 from our viewing platform at the feeding corral, you will not be disappointed. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or cocoa on the large front porch of this log cabin, or enjoy a refreshing beverage after a long soak in the hot tub! If you are looking for a quiet 'get away from it all' retreat, this is it! Enjoy long hikes on the main ranch property, fishing within walking distance from the log cabin or take a trip into town to do some shopping or antiquing. Bison Escape features easy vehicular access on a flat road. As with all Buffalo Creek Vacation rental cabins, the kitchen comes fully stocked with all cooking supplies essential to preparing a great family meal. Once over on the main area of Buffalo Creek Vacations, children will love the hike through the woods to the 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 vacation at the Bison Escape 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 Bison Escape! Our other cabins: Tatonka Lodge,sleeps 14- VRBO # 163324 Timber Hollow, sleeps 10 - VRBO # 581708 Bison Overlook Lodge, sleeps 8 - VRBO #131294 Buffalo Bungalow, sleeps 2 - VRBO # 409851 Fun things to do: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Baltimore Estate, 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! Keywords: Log Cabin ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas - Note from host: Please properly dispose of butts ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Golf - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,160 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45850000/45847000/45846946/01a90434.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4000ft Elevation w Miles of Views from Angel Ridge with Hot Tub & Expansive Deck Waynesville - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=45846946&PinnedHotelID=45846946&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18900000/18893900/18893830/106e554e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🦬 Buffalo Bungalow..Couples Only: sauna, massage table & much more!! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8 Note from host: Additional guest permitted for a fee 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Bison Escape... Secluded Peaceful Huge Gameroom Cabin Clyde Bison Escape... Secluded Peaceful Huge Gameroom Cabin Bison Escape... Secluded Peaceful Huge Gameroom Clyde Bison Escape... Secluded Peaceful Huge Gameroom Bison Escape Seclud Peaceful Bison Escape... Secluded Peaceful! Huge Gameroom! Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Huge gameroom! Cabin Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Huge gameroom! Clyde Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! Huge gameroom! Cabin Clyde ## About the area Located in Clyde, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Shelton House and Colonial Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cataloochee Ski Area and Lake Junaluska Golf Course. Consider Folkmoot Friendship Center for a night out or Waynesville Recreation Center if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Clyde travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clyde.dx3000450272) [View more Cabin rentals in Clyde](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clyde-Cabins.d3000450272-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.60937%2C-82.95869&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7nBahaVZ92C6d2Tq0_Lk7ToPbJ0=) Clyde, NC ### What's nearby - ![Peaceful little day retreat - close to home. Great walking path and plenty of ducks to watch! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6052328/10e98aed-25ae-490d-881b-a85aa668e11a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center 16 min drive \- 9.1 miles - ![Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring a waterfall, forests and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754762509/b2c15e79-d4c4-42e0-b8fe-23d43f0173f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Smoky Mountains National Park 21 min drive \- 9.4 miles - ![Biltmore Estate which includes heritage elements and interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066187/59023bd5-6889-4cb3-9883-98f07e2c7403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Biltmore Estate 40 min drive \- 36.6 miles - ![Harrahs Cherokee Casino](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6172273/0cbad492-1088-4615-823f-eb8d5edb7f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Harrahs Cherokee Casino 50 min drive \- 34.5 miles - Pigeon River 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles ### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) 46 min drive ### Restaurants - Ben’s Backdraft BBQ 13 min drive - Dunkin' 17 min drive - Sherrill's Pioneer Restaurant 16 min drive - Blue Ghost Outpost 11 min drive - Burger King 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bison Escape... secluded & peaceful! 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 27 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerri M. 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location The house was perfect, location was pretty close to everything. The grandkids had a blast feeding the donkeys and goats with food that was left for them. We had a great time made many memories ##### Jerri M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian P. 17 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Family Vacation Wonderful vacation spot for your family, kids loved feeding the animals. ##### Brian P. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The listing undersells how amazing this place is! My family spent an amazing two weeks at Bison Escape. We loved it so much that we immediately booked it for the same two weeks next year before we even left. ##### Sarah M. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindy M. 28 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing experience! Awesome secluded cabin. Super friendly owners with a quick response time. Bison meat was phenomena! Over all a wonderful stay, hope to be back one day! ##### Mindy M. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine B. 25 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax My kids and I had a blast. The location was beautiful. The hot tub at night looking at the stars was relaxing. The outdoor space was perfect. The game room was a hit. We made wonderful memories visiting all the animals throughout the days. ##### Catherine B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff & Jen K., Atlanta, GA USA 18 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a cool place! Really enjoyed our stay. The property is well laid out and has plenty to do for all age ranges. Donkeys, goats & sheep to serenade you and interact with. Bison feeding and viewing is about 1mi away, and was fun and informative. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful as well. Overall the farm is just a ton of fun for the whole family. ##### Jeff & Jen K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lorrie K. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family vacation Buffalo Creek is a wonderful place for families to escape to. & Bison Escape is a wonderful cabin to stay in. The ranch was awesome & our neighbors were mini donkeys, turkeys & sheep. Our 4 year wasn't the only one who loved the buffalo & llamas. We will be back!! Thanks for everything!! ##### Lorrie K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent M. 29 Apr 2016 #### Very nice cabin, very nice & quiet location. We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was very nice, clean, and quiet. Very relaxing. We went to Cherokee one day and Asheville the next, it was only a 45 minute drive to both. The owners were easy to get in touch with and really helpful. On the day we were leaving our battery was dead and we were stuck in the driveway. They came out to help us. Great cabin, great location, great owners, great experience. ##### Brent M. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William (Bill) M. 5 May 2018 #### Beautiful, everything u need. Everything was great. Kitchen well stocked with utensils. Sitting outside and enjoying the hot tub. Close to Maggie valley and Cherokee. Cheryl was a great help and available at all times. We left some items and she brought to fayetteville so I could meet her and pick them up. THANK YOU CHERYL. ##### William (Bill) M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. 17 May 2017 #### So incredibly amazing! When I showed my kids the cabin I chose online...they were super excited!!! They just loved the idea of being on the bison ranch. Our cabin was clean & super cozy & decorated so tastefully!! The cousins all enjoyed the game room & every night was spent in the hot tub by the adults!! We will make this a yearly tradition! The folks at Buffalo Creek were really friendly too!! We met Harold, he fed the bison & then his wife I think, (Harriet was her name), rides the tractor & she got us the bison meat. Every time we had a question, Cheryl responded very fast. We will surely be telling our friends about Buffalo Creek Vacations. Thanks for making it possible to make lasting memories!! ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 1 night in May 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert C. 11 Oct 2015 #### Family friendly with Easy Access PROS: Plenty of space, very comfortable bedding, in-house entertainment options for entire family, nice hot tub Cons: Odd living room seating with no end tables; Poorly maintained pots and pans; lots of "fees" and extra duties like taking the trash down the road Loved the beds and the local horses are very friendly. This was a great base of operations to the local shops and not bad to Asheville/Biltmore area. Never were able to see bison and in spite of name, they never come to the Bison Escape property. (We even tried to see them at feeding time as suggested but they were no where to be found.) ##### Robert C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2015 ### 8/10 Good #### Stefanie H. 26 Mar 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Spring break vaca. Pros: Happy with the beautiful scenery that surrounds this roomy cabin. Donkies, goats & cows greeted us Upon arrival. Kitchen well stocked with everything needed to cook a good meal. Hot tub was nice. Cons: bathrooms were very dirty. Suite master bath has mold surrounding the tub and hair everywhere. We all used the shower in upstairs room. That shower was dirty too. Hair everywhere. Dust and dirt throughout the entire house. Floors were dirty. Large sofa is broken so we couldn't sit on it. Just the chase and round chair to sit on. Sofas had dog hair and crumbs from someone eating on it. Towels smelled funny and are torn. Cabin needs an upgrade and good cleanup throughout. I paid alot of money to stay here and I was a bit disappointed that have to pay so much money for cleaning. But the job isn't done properly. But We made the best of our stay. ##### Stefanie H. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nita S. 4 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation spot We enjoyed our time at Bison Escape. The goats and donkeys that surround the property provided lots of entertainment. (Added bonus-witnessing the birth of a baby donkey!) The cabin was as described-actually much larger than expected. I wish it was closer to the main property. We thought we would be able to walk/hike to the main property but you would have to walk along a main road with lots of traffic so we had to drive. Fishing in the river near by is a no go (too much current and no real area to fish). The stocked pond that is several miles up the road and was recommended, was expensive and did not allow for catch and release. However, they did recommend a park (Max Patch) up the mountain which was actually quite beautiful- Had a pond for fishing and a trail for hiking. The drive up it a bit nerve-racking but that’s the mountain life! My negatives-the game room had a dart board but no darts and the foosball table needs some work. The upstairs shower had some mild mildew present in the shower (in the cracks of the surround) and the curtain rod would not hold tension so when you pulled the curtain back it would occasionally fall. The washing machine had a lot of rust to the inside surround so you had to be cautious when washing clothes. Nothing major or that would prevent me from recommending this property. ##### Nita S. Stayed 5 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Agustin R. 6 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great retreat with many amenities nearby. The staff is nice and attentive. They left animal feed daily for kids to feed goats, donkeys, etc. Really nice retreat with all you need. The kitchen is fully equipped and well organized, everything is labeled. Nice and comfy play room also. ##### Agustin R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen M. 22 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Mountain Getaway Such a smooth process from check in to check out. I loved the book of organization that was placed in the house. It was complete and concise. ##### Karen M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaun Michael A. 11 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property We had such an incredible stay with Buffalo Creek’s Bison Escape. The house was awesome, the staff was incredible and the whole experience was just phenomenal. We can’t wait to go back. Actually we didn’t even want to leave. The Donkey coral was so cool having them in our front yard. They were so excited to have friends over, they are so friendly. The animals on the farm are so well cared for it was a joy to see all of them. I recommend this property to anyone wanting to stay in Maggie Valley/Clyde area. Easy access and such an amazing place ##### Shaun Michael A. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie H. 10 Jan 2018 #### Great for all ages! Super experience for our family. We loved the game room, hot tub, playground and interacting with the animals. Our 6 kids range in age from 5-17 and EVERYONE enjoyed the trip. Plenty of room for all of us :) Even our dog had a blast! We will be back for sure. ##### Julie H. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris M. 28 Jun 2017 #### INCREDIBLE!! From the moment my family walked into this beautiful log cabin, we fell in love & we all agreed it will be a yearly tradition! The attention to detail was impeccable! Everything was done so tastefully. The kids enjoyed looking up at the stars while in the hot tub. We had hours of fun w/ challenging games of foosball & darts! Grandma even one once!! The s'mores every night created memories for my kids that they will cherish for a lifetime!! I can't forget to mention to go see the bison feeding! Wow...what magnificent creatures they are!! You are right there next tom them!! Great time was had by all & we are already thinking of what week to come back next summer! Thanks Buffalo Creek for making such an amazing place that we can retreat to!! The LaRoose Family! ##### Chris M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda B. 4 Jan 2017 #### "This is the Best Place We Have Ever Stayed Mom" Stayed here for two nights with my family right after Christmas. This log cabin in the woods (but not far from civilization) was decorated for Christmas and had all amenities from home and more. The wood burning fireplace and hot tub were perfect for the cold nights. The game room was equipped for everyone from toddlers to seniors. Dart board, pool table, air hockey, barbies, puzzles, toy cars, popcorn maker you name it. We had wifi and TV. Horses in pasture in front of house. Goats in pen next door. The adult kids (20s) and my teen son went fishing in the pond nearby and took walks in woods. The house was huge and spread out so it fit this party of 7 and 2 dogs comfortably. We also invited 9 of our local relatives up for dinner and to enjoy the game room and there was so much for everyone to do that night. Again the house was so huge that even with our dinner guests there was plenty of seating and we never felt crammed in. I highly recommend this place. My 21 years old daughter said, This is the best place we have ever stayed mom." ##### Lynda B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jamie G. 16 Oct 2016 #### Perfect for two families When we needed a nice quiet escape from reality with our families, my best friend and I looked no further than Bison Escape. The cabin was perfect for both the adults and kids. We enjoyed the secluded location and playing in the Pigeon River right down the road. Easy drive to Waynesville for groceries. We were able to go to Asheville, Maggie Valley and Cherokee for day trips. The addition of the two goats on the property was a delight for our kids. Cheryl was very responsive to any requests. The week ended way too early for us! ##### Jamie G. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 25 Sept 2016 #### Bison Escape does not disappoint!!! Once again Cheryl, we had an awesome vacation. Enjoyed watching the deer and turkey in the neighboring field. Very comfortable, peaceful cabin to get away from it all, but close to Maggie Valley, Cherokee and Asheville. We also spent one day in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. I hope to see you again next year when we come back. Next year will mark 5 years we have been visiting!!!!!! That says it all. Thank you again -- Beth. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne W. 13 Sept 2016 #### Great cabin with lots of amenities! Very comfortable and secluded cabin. Lots of privacy; close to the main farm. We loved seeing the bison getting their breakfast oats. There were 2 horses pasturing in an area directly next to our driveway (not owned by Bison Farm), and we had a great time every day feeding them apples and carrots through the fence. They were our dear friends by the time we left!!! Loved the hot tub, the front veranda and luscious views into nearby meadows. Very relaxing... ##### Anne W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas L. 5 Aug 2016 #### Great family retreat Excellent cabin! Great customer service! It was very quite and secluded but still reasonably close to asheville, maggie valley and Cherokee. We went to watch the Bission get feed, definitely a must! Cheryl even provided a small amount of firewood, perfect for an evening or two of Smores. The game room was great, the kids loved it. The hot tub was very relaxing, just make sure to check the temp as soon as you get there. It is cleaned and refilled after every stay so the temp is most likely adjusted down. The playground is neatly tucked away in the woods just down from the top of a hill. It is a good play area and the hike was not to bad. I'm pretty sure the OLDER KIDS (adults) enjoyed the scenery more. Will certainly be back. ##### Thomas L. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina W. 12 Apr 2016 #### Loved it! We loved Bison Escape! The cabin had everything we needed, plus homey extras that made the initial "move in" easier. The main floor master was perfect for the grand parents and our 3 teenagers had plenty of space in the kid's room. Having a master bedroom upstairs and down stairs was perfect for our family! I was impressed with the game room - even when we had music playing in there, the main part of the house couldn't hear it! The location is perfect for visiting nearby attractions. We enjoyed day trips and made it home for dinner almost every night. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the buffalo!...and the goats and bunnies and horses and llamas...The kids (and adults) got a big kick out of feeding and petting the animals. We really enjoyed watching the bison get their breakfast, we even got to see a little rough-housing one afternoon (actually, it looked like they were playing tag!). I highly recommend Buffalo Creek Vacations, we are looking forward to returning! ##### Gina W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 4 Apr 2016 #### Fantastic! We has a great time! Cheryl was very helpful when we booked the vacation, answering all our questions. When we arrived our two young kids didn't want to leave the cabin at first (the game room was great, and even has a pet cage if you bring four legged family members) but we finally got them to head up to the feeding coral and watched the bison eat breakfast, then they fed the goats and mini horses before the short hike up the hill to the fun playground. The setting is very rustic and peaceful, with good views and a very smoky mountain feel. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the cabin had all the modern conveniences without losing any of its rustic charm. The rooms are large, the beds comfy, and the outdoor space at the cabin is great! We will be returning soon, and bringing friends this time! Highly recommended! ---