Title: Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/469dd2e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/91017136.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/d4b02544.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/b6dc2151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22260000/22255900/22255871/5d4ae5a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage provides a garden and more. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Mountain view ## 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. ### Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage \---Your Mountain Retreat Awaits—Peaceful, Scenic, and Close to Everything! Welcome to Crystalsnest, a warm and inviting 2BR/1BA private apartment nestled beneath our stunning Jim Barna log cabin in the heart of the Smokies. Set on 2 peaceful acres with a panoramic mountain view, this cozy retreat is perfect for families, weekenders, WCU visitors, or anyone craving a little mountain magic. \---Sleeps up to 5 comfortably King bedroom. Queen bedroom. Pull-out sofa in spacious living room. \---Your Own Private Deck with Epic Views Step out onto your exclusive guest deck for morning coffee with the clouds nestled in the valley, or grill dinner at sunset as the sky turns lavender and gold. You’ll have your own BBQ, dining table, fire pit, and open space to relax—it’s all yours. \---Fully Stocked Kitchen + Dining for 8 The kitchen is ready for family meals or lazy breakfasts: full-size fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee + Keurig, cookware, glassware, and more. The handcrafted cherry table seats 8, plus bar seating for two. \---Game Night or Movie Night? You Choose. Wind down with board games (Scrabble, Battleship, Uno, and more) or enjoy hundreds of channels—including HBO and streaming—on the large LED smart TV. There’s also a Blu-ray player and retro Nintendo GameCube for old-school fun. \---Extras You’ll Love Fast, reliable Starlink WiFi Plush towels & linens Peaceful, quiet neighborhood Massage discounts available from the owner (licensed therapist!) Impeccably clean, fully furnished, thoughtfully stocked \---Perfect Base for Exploring Western NC 5 min → Charming downtown Dillsboro 8 min → Historic Sylva 12 min → Western Carolina University 20 min → Cherokee / Harrah’s Casino 20 min → Waynesville 30 min → Maggie Valley Skiing 45 min → Asheville Easy access to hiking, rafting, tubing, ziplines & all the mountain adventure you can handle. \---Booking Details 2-night minimum through September 3-night minimum in October (leaf season) Game weekends & holidays book fast—secure your dates early One-time cleaning fee: $75 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Outside smoking is fine. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Optional golf privileges - Ski lift privileges - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 12:00 PM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Great for families! ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties As long as it cleared with the owners. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside smoking is fine. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: As long as it cleared with the owners. Long-term renters welcome 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 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C35.31943%2C-83.24889&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=d8pQojkbyl9PomT1l4egW5hSLQI=) Sylva, NC #### What's nearby - Tuckasegee River - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles - Southwestern Community College - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles - Western Carolina University - 16 min drive - 5.1 miles - Harris Regional Hospital - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles - Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 22.8 miles #### Getting around - Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 63 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive - ‪Courtyard Dining Hall - ‬15 min drive - ‪Cook Out - ‬13 min drive - ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬13 min drive - ‪Which Wich? - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage? > Checkout is at 12:00 PM. ### Where is Mountain View Retreat/2BR Log Home Apt w/Private Dining Deck & BBQ/Massage located? > Located in the heart of Sylva, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuckasegee River and Oaks Gallery. Southwestern Community College and Jackson County Historic Courthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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