Studio Apartment with kitchen VERY close to WCU

Entire rental unit in Sylva, North Carolina

  1. 4 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Don
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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50-min drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This home is near the national park.

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The Studio apartment on top of Catamount Gap is in a large home 1.5 miles from Western Carolina University. Great for WCU visits (we both taught there) Ideal for traveling motorcyclist (we're bikers too) or anyone who enjoys day trips roaming around western NC. Handicapped accessible. Your own private side of the home with a private balcony.

PLEASE NOTE: This a a 100% non smoking property. No smoking of any substance anywhere on the entire property to include outside areas. Simply non smoking

The space
The apartment is a separate wing of the home with its own parking area, deck and private entrance to the apartment. There is no shared space at all and no back and fourth from the apartment to the remainder of the home. Totally private environment! Basically there are three completely separate and private apartments. We live in one area and the other two are Airbnbs .

Each apartment has its own private entrance and parking areas on different sides of the home.

Guest access
We have very flexible checkin and departure times and will make every effort to accommodate early checkin and late departures. Self check in is easily arranged via a key lockbox.

Other things to note
We cater to Western Carolina University visitations and motorcyclist enthusiasts. We are situated above the Catamount gap in Holly Hills Estates overlooking Western Carolina University. Motorcyclists will find covered parking, room for trailers, a wash bay, air station and essential tools. We are 15 miles or less to dealerships including Honda, Kawasaki, Indian, etc. Motorcycle mechanic on call. We also provide emergency pickup in case of breakdown.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi – 41 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces

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Where you’ll be

Sylva, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

We are located 2 miles from Western Carolina University. Perfect location to attend WCU events. We are also fortunate to be in the middle of the best motorcycle riding experiences in the USA!
Local attractions include: Western Carolina University (2 miles) Dillsboro NC, (5 miles) Cherokee NC (20 miles), Blue ridge Parkway (12 miles) Great Smoky Mountains National Park (25 miles) and countless other Smoky Mountain locations.

Meet your host

Superhost
458 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Born in the 40s
My work: Professor emeritus
I am a retired Professor Emeritus from Western Carolina University. Renie also just retired from her career teaching Spanish. Our interest include Airbnb hosting, mentoring new Airbnb host, travel, motorcycles, antique cars and Renie loves her horses and rides a lot!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Heights without rails or protection

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