Family-friendly holiday rentals in Swain County

Very scenic, beautiful home. Steve was always very helpful. And even recommended us some local places. Great place! We had an awesome time!

From the mountains, the quiet surroundings, the privacy, this place was beautiful and well worth the money. We didn’t eat out once we used the kitchen and having the double oven helped so much. The air conditioning was ice cold in the best way! It was warm outside and after a day of traveling, walking into the nice cold place was awesome! We do a yearly vacation and every time the hot tub was broke so we didn’t have high expectations for this one but it worked great just took some time to get real warm. If you ever decide to come to the Sylva area this place is a great pick! Also, the owners checking in on us a lot to make sure we were enjoying our stay and they were there if we had any questions or concerns. Definitely look into this place! Just make sure you have 4 wheel drive to get up the driveway.

Perfect! Our two families plus doggos couldn't have found a more perfect place to relax amid the mountains on our white water rafting trip. The view from the porch and the hot tub was mesmerizing whether at night when you could see SO MANY STARS or during a sunset or even a misty morning. Everything was as or better than described, and Kent was super attentive and really nice to communicate with. The media loft was perfect for us and our kids (10, 11, 13, & 14) to kick back and stream a movie. Plenty of room for everyone. We'll definitely try to get back here. You won't be disappointed!

What a fantastic location! The view from the front porch was a stunning panorama of the lake and mountains. Everything was sparkling clean and inviting. The linens were crisp and the bed comfortable. We didn't find anything to criticize; simply a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature!

Very beautiful location. View is worth everything. First level has one bedroom and a one bedroom loft both with en-suites. Downstairs is an adorable total suite with bed, large bathroom, small sitting area, bar table and seats, microwave, coffee, small refrigerator. Wifi is slow. Host worked with us but unfortunately we ended up doing classwork and work needs at the coffee shop in Franklin for internet speed.

Great stay! The place was clean and comfortable. Check-in and check-out were super flexible, which was really helpful. The host was easy to communicate with. Would stay again!

This is our third visit to lovely, peaceful Waterrock! It did happen to coincide with the havoc Hurricane Helene wreaked on Western North Carolina which was a little scary but over all we were extremely safe within this gorgeous, good vibes home. Our Host Tama is an absolute angel of a human. Tama was in constant contact with us before, during, and after the storms. Tama is kind, patient, and helpful. Even without power we still had running water! The gas stove was also clutch. As always, the wood-fired hot tub was the highlight of our stay, it’s the dreamiest experience ever, you absolutely must try it! We celebrated our 5th Wedding Anniversary up here and wow is it one to remember! Also grateful to have our fur baby doggies with us. I adore Waterrock! We love it so much and we love Tama! We highly enjoy this magical oasis to any nature lovers looking for a peaceful, private escape. ❤️

We had a fabulous time with our family! Every possible cooking utensil you could think of was provided and plenty of dishes, bowls, glasses etc! The fireplace was excellent and kids loved the game room! But the best part was the creek and the sounds of the rushing water! Truly amazing and so nice to unplug and make memories the old fashioned way! Thank you for the hospitality and a wonderful trip! We can’t wait to come back!!

Great location and very nice house to stay in. The owner was very friendly and responsive. Would stay here again.

Brooke's place is an absolute gem of a find. From the location to the actual cabin everything was perfect. The drive to the cabin can look a bit steep but it is very manageable. The cabin itself is gorgeous. The rooms and bathrooms were very spacious and clean. The fireplace kept us warm all day and is a nice touch to the ambiance. Kitchen had all new ceramic pots and pans and all the small ware you need. Only suggestion would be to have some more comfortable chairs by the fire pit outside. We will back for sure.

It was a great place to celebrate our daughter's graduation and make new memories with family. The cabin was clean and well equipped, and the magnificent views topped off the experience!

Had a guys weekend. We started with 4 people and it got moved up to 6 guys. Was responsive with the change. Place was exactly how it was described in the photos. We liked that it was away from everything. Views were great. Highly recommend staying here.

Excellent home and location. Clean and well appointed--the view is wonderful also. The home is easy to get to, right off the main highway. Melissa was very quick to respond to all our questions. Would love to visit again!

We loved it here! Plenty of space for us and the dog to relax and soak in the mountains! I highly recommend the horse ride! Even for beginners! Great stay overall for the family!

Our stay was fantastic! The location was beautiful and the home was clean and very comfortable! We quickly felt at home. Jeff was very clear on instructions, everything worked as it was supposed to, and he was responsive to any questions! It was a great way to embrace the smoky mountains with a little less tourism and traffic. My only recommendation if you book this location, make sure you have 4-wheel drive or a sturdy car, the very last bit of the drive was a little bumpy (but that’s expected in the mountains!). It was a great stay and would 10/10 recommend to friends or return for a future visit!

This was probably the cleanest Airbnb I've ever stayed in, including the hot tub. It's cozy, comfortable, everything works great, it was easy to find and really peaceful. I would definitely return again for another getaway, we had a great time and really recommend it!

My Wife and I really enjoyed our stay at the cabin! Everything was exactly what we were hoping it would be a clean, private and peaceful cabin. Townsend is also a perfect town to have a land back day trying the local food, coffee shops, and stores. We would definitely stay again!

Our extended family, ages 3 to 79 all had a great time at Serendipity. Plenty of space for all of us and the house exceeded our expectations. Very clean, well kept, and amenities as listed. The location was great for us and we enjoyed being near Smoky Mts. Park. We visited Elkmont, Cades Cove, went swimming (very cold water) but lots of fun! We had a very enjoyable week! Thank you for hosting us!

An excellent spot for enjoying the Nantahala National Forest, as well as having ample room and accomodations for guests and vehicles.

Cathy’s place was exactly what we hoped it would be. Upon arrival there was a mild inconvenience to do with nature that was completely out of Cathy’s control, but we communicated it to Cathy and she sent someone out and immediately fixed the issue. The cabin was beautiful with a great view, and Cathy was great to deal with. If you want a nice peaceful cabin to stay at for a nice little getaway book this one!

Great experience my kids love it hope we have the opportunity to come back soon thanks

This was our second time staying here, the first time was three years ago to date. When we arrived it felt like we had never left. It was so relaxing and so peaceful! Cathy was amazing and the small issue we had was resolved within the hour! We will definitely be coming back in the future!

We visited for 3 nights and had a nice time! The cabin is a short drive to the main road with lots of restaurants and very easy to get to hiking trails too. The WiFi also worked really well in the cabin during our stay. Our host was always very responsive and helpful as well!

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The views from the house are incredible. It is very peaceful. The place was clean. Nina was very helpful and responsive when needed. We used the pool and hot tub, which was a short walk down the driveway. I highly recommend this place if you’re visiting the area!