Tiny Cabin: 6 min to Cherokee Casino
Whittier, NC, United States
A tiny cabin in the trees, 6 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino and about 14 minutes to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Best for couples who want a clean, practical base near Cherokee, Bryson City, and Sylva. Queen bed downstairs, a loft with two twin mattresses, full kitchen, private deck, and hammock. Guests say it's a better deal than the casino hotel and closer to the park too.
Good to know
Ace in the Hole is a standalone tiny cabin set up best for couples, with extra sleeping space in the loft. The main floor has a queen bed, full kitchen, full bathroom with shower, washer and dryer, and a living area with two chairs and a TV. The kitchen has a stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and basic cookware. The loft has two twin mattresses and is reached by ladder. Kids love it up there. The ceiling is low and sloped, so it works best for kids or smaller adults. Outside there's a private deck, a hammock, a picnic table, and string lights. The cabin sits right off Highway 441, which is what makes the drive times so short: - Harrah's Cherokee Casino: 6 minutes - Great Smoky Mountains National Park: about 14 minutes - Downtown Bryson City: about 13 minutes - Downtown Sylva: about 13 minutes - Sequoyah National Golf Club: 5 minutes Close to everything, but it feels tucked away once you're here. Most guests use it as a base camp, heading to the park or the casino during the day and coming back to something cozy at night. You're right off Highway 441 with quick access to everything, but with more privacy and space than a hotel room.
Other Details to Note
Loft Access: Reached by ladder with a 300 pound weight limit. Low, sloped ceilings. Not suitable for infants or anyone with mobility concerns. Ceiling Height: This is a tiny cabin. Guests over 6'3" have mentioned tight clearance in places, especially the loft. Highway Noise: The cabin is right off Highway 441. You will hear traffic from the deck and may hear it faintly inside. That's also why the drive times are so short. Most guests say it doesn't affect sleep. Fans are provided if you want white noise. Laundry: The washer and dryer are in a separate laundry closet attached to the cabin. You step outside briefly to access them. Shared Driveway: There are three tiny houses on this property. Ace and Triple 7's share a gravel driveway, and you'll pass Triple 7's on the way up to Ace. Lady Luck has its own separate driveway. The cabins are not visible to each other once you're parked. During leaf-off months, parts of the property may be more visible from nearby areas, but your deck, hammock, and picnic table are private to Ace. Internet: The cabin has T-Mobile Home Internet. Speeds may vary during peak usage. If a reliable connection is essential for your stay, such as for remote work, we recommend bringing a personal hotspot as a backup. Outdoor Fires: There is no fire pit, grill, or outdoor fire area at this property.
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
What this place offers
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Bathroom
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Iron
- Clothing storage
Family
- Board games
- Children's books and toys
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Portable fans
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Outdoors
- Outdoor seating
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
Accessibility and Availability
Neighborhood
The cabin is in Whittier, an area between Cherokee and Bryson City. It's not a walkable spot and the setting is honest: you can see and hear the highway, and the surroundings are trees and gravel road. But the location is the whole point. You're centered between everything in the region without paying resort prices. Cherokee has the casino, cultural sites, elk viewing, and the main entrance to the national park. Bryson City has a walkable downtown with a couple of breweries, restaurants, and the Great Smoky Mountains Railway. Sylva has its own Main Street with a few breweries, around 20 independent restaurants, bookshops, and galleries. Dillsboro is also close enough for dinner and shopping. Most guests pick a different direction each day and explore from here.
Guest Access
- Entire tiny cabin with queen bed - Loft sleeping area with two twin mattresses (ladder access, 300 pound limit) - Full kitchen (stove, oven, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, basic cookware) - Full bathroom with shower - Private washer and dryer (separate laundry closet access) - T-Mobile wifi home internet - TV - Private deck with seating - Hammock - Picnic table - Parking for two cars There are three tiny houses on this property: Ace in the Hole, Triple 7's, and Lady Luck. You will share a driveway with Triple 7's. You'll pass Triple 7's first and continue up to Ace. Lady Luck is on the same property but has its own separate driveway. All outdoor spaces at Ace (deck, hammock, picnic table) are for your personal use only.
Find us
Whittier, NC, United States
You'll need a car. There's no public transit and rideshare options are limited in this area. AWD or 4WD is recommended when snow or ice is possible. Parking is on-site with space for two cars. The driveway is gravel with some uneven spots. Low-clearance vehicles may scrape and are not recommended. Standard SUVs, trucks, and sedans with normal clearance are fine.
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