Cabins for Sale in Western North Carolina
Finding the right investment property in Western North Carolina can be difficult. This is simply because the number of cabins for sale is relatively low. The expertise needed to identify the right investment cabin for your family’s use while also earning a revenue stream can be found in the partnership of Watershed Cabins and Good Life Realty. Below are some cabins we have selected specifically for their attractiveness to a vacation rental investor.
$405,000 $375,000
2 bedrooms / 3 baths
Rocky Creek Cottage
Just 5 min from Fontana Lake you'll find Rocky Creek Cottage in the gated neighborhood of Almond Estates. This Watershed Cabin RENTAL comes TURNKEY with modern-rustic decor & easy access off paved Watia Rd. It has an open floor plan & vaulted ceilings with views out to the hot tub deck & firepit nestled in a lovely, wooded setting. There's lots of storage & a 1 car garage. On the main floor is the open kitchen, dining & living area with wood burning fireplace that walks out to the hot tub deck. New appliances & new carpet added in '22. The spacious Primary BR is also on this level with an ensuite bath, as is the laundry room. The upstairs has a bonus sleeping loft with a queen bed & futon, its own full bath renovated in '20, then there's a bunk bedroom with a 2nd full bath added in 2020. This is an excellent, secluded location, yet less than 15 min from Nantahala Gorge, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Tsali Rec Area & quaint Bryson City with groceries, shopping, eateries, the Smoky Mtn Nat'l Park & many area attractions
This cabin is for sale by Diane Jones - Good Life Real Estate. contact: (239) 940-1000
$1,275,000 $1,150,000
2 bedrooms / 3.5 baths
Little Bear
This newly constructed home comes turn key with everything you need to make yourself at home year round or as a short term rental. A private waterfall pooling near the fire pit, sunset view, primary bedroom on the main floor with en suite bath & walk-in closet. There's a Generac Generator & multiple decks with a hot tub off the game room with a big screen, games galore, full bath & bunk room. If a closet were added, it would be considered the 3rd Bedroom. The upper level has a large bedroom, full bath, loft sleeping & a quiet, office nook. The Certificate of Occupancy was issued summer ‘23 & still has months under the Builder Warranty. Currently on the Watershed Cabins program, Little Bear has a 5 Star rating! Comments were, “Luxury away from home”, & “modern while having beautiful art that stays true to the rustic nature it surrounds”. The gated Falls community has spectacular waterfalls on the drive up to the house with an excellent mix of super star short-term rentals & year-round neighbors plus lots of green space. A brand spanking new house without the hassle of building!This cabin is for sale by Good Life Real Estate. Agent Diane Jones contact: (239) 940-1000
$309,900 (under contract)
2 bedrooms / 2 baths
High Rocks
$1,150,000 SOLD
3 bedrooms / 3 baths
Sunset Falls
You're on Top of the World in Sunset Falls at 3,400 ft in The Falls, a gated community. This private home is one of the best sunset views in Swain County seen through floor to ceiling windows from the living area & every room in the house! With excellent cell service & high speed, unltd internet, you many never leave. All paved roads to the driveway & 2 waterfalls to wow you on the way up, this neighborhood is close to the hwy & Bryson City. A newer home, it's the perfect combination of contemporary design & rustic finishes with concrete floors, an open concept, central living area with modern gas logs & kitchen with quartz counters, gas stove, open shelving, pantry cabinets & a laundry room with tiled dog wash behind. There are 2 private, split BR's on the main floor with a bath to serve each & doors walking out to the deck from both. The main BR has a built-in wood headboard/nightstand, 2 walk-in closets & soaking tub & tiled shower in the ensuite bath. Downstairs you'll find another BR & bath & a spacious media room that walks out to the firepit area under the stars. There's also a hidden office & utility room on this floor. Call today on this rare Smoky Mountain Modern home!
This cabin is for sale by Good Life Real Estate. Agent Diane Jones contact: (239) 940-1000
$189,900
2.15 ac buildable lot with septic
Lot 16 Rockledge
You'll love Lake Life in the gated neighborhood of Rockledge with PRIVATE DOCKS & COVERED BOAT SLIPS on the Nantahala River as it flows into Fontana Lake. PLUS it has THE LODGE, a PRIVATE CLUBHOUSE for owners to use with a fitness center, full kitchen & outdoor grilling station on the patio for parties & gatherings, a kid's game room, fireplace with cozy seating & toddler playground. The septic permit has been issued for this lot with SE views of the Smoky Mtns & Nantahala River. The view could be enlarged with add'l clearing & the homesite could be made much bigger! This is an excellent location straddling the ridges between Watia Rd & the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC.com) with hiking & biking trails adjoining the Appalachian Trail. You can ride your gator or 4-wheeler from the house to the NOC offering restaurants, paddling & shopping right next door. The wide roads can be accessed year-round & the utilities are all underground with areas of planned Green Space reserved to keep the wilderness feeling this area is known for. AND high-speed internet is available! Here is your opportunity to grasp all that the Smoky Mountain Life offers! Call & schedule a tour today!
This property is for sale by Good Life Real Estate. Agent Diane Jones contact: (239) 940-1000
$315,000 $289,900
2 bedrooms / 2 baths
Buckhorn
Just painted inside & stained outside!! Buckhorn is a secluded, turnkey STR cabin with 1 BR, 2 Bath plus a sleeping loft with a full Murphy bed, 7 ft slate pool table & full bath. You could easily convert this back to a 2BR if you reestablish the closet. It’s very close to the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway & Tsali Rec Area with bike & horse trails. Boaters will love easy access to Fontana Lake at a few different launches nearby. This cabin is easily accessible & motorcycle friendly with paved access almost to the cabin. The short concrete driveway won't give experienced riders any pause. There’s a small, covered carport area to keep your bikes dry. You can store trailers, boats & such at The Pines common area, a flat area near the entrance. An open concept with peaked windows to soak in the surrounding forest, the great room, dining & kitchen are on the main floor along with the large BR with a king bed & full bath. Relax next the gas log FP with stone façade & binge your faves on the flat-panel HDTV & Bose Cube Speakers. Enjoy roasting marshmallows over the fire pit in the back yard or you can relax in the hot tub under the stars. Call today & make it yours!
This property is for sale by Good Life Real Estate. Agent Diane Jones contact: (239) 940-1000