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9 / 10
The driveway and parking are tight. I don’t recommend a truck larger than a Chevy Silverado1500 stock, as we had to bac
Cabin was older but very well updated and very clean. Much more spacious than anticipated. Great A/C . Shower had great pressure. Furniture was comfortable. Hot tub was new and clean.
While parking was a bit of a squeeze for a Chevy Silverado and a Chevy Tahoe, it worked. Better signage would have been appreciated, since GPS took us to the wrong location and there wasn’t reliable cell service. Main driveway needs maintenance, but not necessarily the owners fault.
7 / 10
Review
The hottub was great and the kitchen had almost everything we needee
The driveway was horrible, there was only 4 towels, and the wifi didn't work all the time. The housekeepers showed up early and sat and watched us pack.
1 / 10
Didn’t stay.
I sent this Friday -
Hi Vacasa Team,
I wanted to let you know that we will not be staying at the property OUTPOST tonight, tomorrow night, or Saturday night. Upon arrival, we were immediately concerned by the dangerously steep and narrow driveway. We barely made it up, and once at the cabin, we did not feel safe keeping our family there.
We’ve stayed in the Smoky Mountains many times before — I’m part Cherokee and I know these hills well. We understand what mountain terrain involves, and we’re always careful to choose properties accordingly. The listing stated that a four-wheel-drive vehicle may be needed during winter months, but nothing prepared us for the real condition of this access road.
We avoided properties that listed four-wheel-drive as a requirement, and clearly, this one should have. For context, I have an F-150 Lariat with an eight-foot bed at home, and even with four-wheel drive, there’s absolutely no way it could have safely made the tight turns and switchbacks leading to this cabin.
Once we got to the property, we didn’t touch the bedrooms, the sheets, or anything else. We changed clothes quickly and immediately made the trip back down. My young daughters had to walk in front of the vehicle to make sure no cars were coming on the one-lane road because I didn’t feel safe with them riding inside during the descent.
The cabin also had cobwebs throughout, which raised further concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
This is not a location where guests can simply stay put for three days — people come to Cherokee to explore, and this place is simply not realistically or safely accessible for that.
If the listing is removed now, maybe it can be rebooked for the weekend — though I truly pray for anyone else who tries to make it up or down that hill.
I’ll be reaching back out on Monday to discuss this in more detail.
- Jon Helsabeck
Hi Vacasa Team,
I wanted to let you know that we will not be staying at the property OUTPOST tonight, tomorrow night, or Saturday night. Upon arrival, we were immediately concerned by the dangerously steep and narrow driveway. We barely made it up, and once at the cabin, we did not feel safe keeping our family there.
We’ve stayed in the Smoky Mountains many times before — I’m part Cherokee and I know these hills well. We understand what mountain terrain involves, and we’re always careful to choose properties accordingly. The listing stated that a four-wheel-drive vehicle may be needed during winter months, but nothing prepared us for the real condition of this access road.
We avoided properties that listed four-wheel-drive as a requirement, and clearly, this one should have. For context, I have an F-150 Lariat with an eight-foot bed at home, and even with four-wheel drive, there’s absolutely no way it could have safely made the tight turns and switchbacks leading to this cabin.
Once we got to the property, we didn’t touch the bedrooms, the sheets, or anything else. We changed clothes quickly and immediately made the trip back down. My young daughters had to walk in front of the vehicle to make sure no cars were coming on the one-lane road because I didn’t feel safe with them riding inside during the descent.
The cabin also had cobwebs throughout, which raised further concerns about cleanliness and maintenance.
This is not a location where guests can simply stay put for three days — people come to Cherokee to explore, and this place is simply not realistically or safely accessible for that.
If the listing is removed now, maybe it can be rebooked for the weekend — though I truly pray for anyone else who tries to make it up or down that hill.
I’ll be reaching back out on Monday to discuss this in more detail.
- Jon Helsabeck
9 / 10
excellent cabin, clean and secluded. gave the necessary peace and quiet
Cabin was older but very well updated and very clean. Much more spacious than anticipated. Great A/C . Shower had great pressure. Furniture was comfortable. Hot tub was new and clean.
While parking was a bit of a squeeze for a Chevy Silverado and a Chevy Tahoe, it worked. Better signage would have been appreciated, since GPS took us to the wrong location and there wasn’t reliable cell service. Main driveway needs maintenance, but not necessarily the owners fault.
7 / 10Good·Aug 2025
The hottub was great and the kitchen had almost everything we needee
The driveway was horrible, there was only 4 towels, and the wifi didn't work all the time. The housekeepers showed up early and sat and watched us pack.
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2022
super clean and secluded
tv in bedroom didn’t work
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2022
The place was right around the corner from where members of our group were staying so for us the location was ideal. We enjoyed being up on the mountain with a bit of seclusion and the place made us feel very comfortable and "at-home". The deck did seem a little bit over-sloped per another reviewer but it was strongly built and met my approval as a former carpentry contractor for my family's use. The hot tub was clean, up-to-temp, and ran nicely including the lights and jets upon our arrival. There was a light on when we arrived so I'm assuming someone came to prepare the place the day of our arrival. We booked the day before so I was very happy that the codes, internet, etc were indeed ready for us on time.
I would have liked blinds in the main living area for security. We chose to have the blinds up in the bedrooms where no access to the windows was available in order to view the ridge on waking in the morning, but for the windows accessible via the deck there were none. Although it is a small matter, this is the only thing really that I would offer as a complaint.
"Cabin was older but very well updated and very clean. Much more spacious than anticipated. Great A/C . Shower had great pressure. Furniture was comfortable. Hot tub was new and clean."
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Spacious Holiday Home in Whittier
Amenities
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Outdoor Cooking
Fire alarm
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9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Cabin was older but very well updated and very clean. Much more spacious than anticipated. Great A/C . Shower had great pressure. Furniture was comfortable. Hot tub was new and clean.
While parking was a bit of a squeeze for a Chevy Silverado and a Chevy Tahoe, it worked. Better signage would have been appreciated, since GPS took us to the wrong location and there wasn’t reliable cell service. Main driveway needs maintenance, but not necessarily the owners fault.
7 / 10Good·Aug 2025
The hottub was great and the kitchen had almost everything we needee
The driveway was horrible, there was only 4 towels, and the wifi didn't work all the time. The housekeepers showed up early and sat and watched us pack.
9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2022
super clean and secluded
tv in bedroom didn’t work
8 / 10Excellent·Jul 2022
The place was right around the corner from where members of our group were staying so for us the location was ideal. We enjoyed being up on the mountain with a bit of seclusion and the place made us feel very comfortable and "at-home". The deck did seem a little bit over-sloped per another reviewer but it was strongly built and met my approval as a former carpentry contractor for my family's use. The hot tub was clean, up-to-temp, and ran nicely including the lights and jets upon our arrival. There was a light on when we arrived so I'm assuming someone came to prepare the place the day of our arrival. We booked the day before so I was very happy that the codes, internet, etc were indeed ready for us on time.
I would have liked blinds in the main living area for security. We chose to have the blinds up in the bedrooms where no access to the windows was available in order to view the ridge on waking in the morning, but for the windows accessible via the deck there were none. Although it is a small matter, this is the only thing really that I would offer as a complaint.
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7.9Good
(8 Ratings)
"Cabin was older but very well updated and very clean. Much more spacious than anticipated. Great A/C . Shower had great pressure. Furniture was comfortable. Hot tub was new and clean."
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