Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge

My husband and I enjoyed the beautiful peaceful setting. Breakfast was delicious and prepared at your request..Rockers on the front porch was a great way to relax from a busy sight seeing day! Great place for children as well! A GREAT relaxing getaway!

The owners of this unique B&B were so gracious and welcoming. We felt at home from the moment we walked in. The breakfast was delicious and made especially to our requests. We loved that our dog was welcomed and at no extra cost.

We recently spent 2 nights at this B&B in the Emerald Room (photo above). We were greeted at the door by the owner and the hospitality didn't stop there. Our GSD puppy was welcomed and allowed all over the lodge, making her stay just as enjoyable. The view was amazing and the bed was so comfortable. I love breakfast food and theirs was done well..even brought to your room, on request! :) We will definitely stay here again. Great for kids and families, as we shared the lodge with many others.

Had a marvelous time! If you ever want a great B&B that is dog friendly....check out Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge in Whittier,NC. Very friendly people, wonderful views, large rooms and boy can they cook up a breakfast!

I recently stayed at the lodge for 2 nights in the Ruby room. It was so wonderful! I arrived in the early evening only to witness a beautiful Smokey Mountain sunset from the front porch of the house. The house was bustling with families, couples, pets, kids and workers. After getting settled into my spacious room and napping on the most comfortable bed, I headed up to the restaurant for dinner. The food was a great mix of home-style cooking and restaurant quality. The only downside is it took a while to get the food, mainly because I know they were making it from scratch. There is a great patio on the front of the house for lounging or dining, a rec room downstairs, and huge living room upstairs all full of wonderful antiques and games.

My wife and I really enjoyed our time in North Carolina just south of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and especially at Nancy and John's lodge. I would swear that we stayed in the park itself. From the lodge we had easy access to the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, great microbreweries in Bryson City and Sylva, the Polar Express train ride, a casino in Cherokee, 1-on-1 pottery lesson for Ruth, and wonderful scenic driving. But we could have easily spent more time at the lodge itself, with the accommodations as they are and the hospitality of Nancy and Tisha. There are two large and eccentrically-decorated gathering rooms, and the guest rooms themselves are appropriately decorated to match the surrounding geography and history. Nancy has some interesting stories to tell, too. The dining is great . . . Tisha prepared rib-eye dinners for us one night, and shrimp the next. Breakfast is on par with dinner . . Excellent! Eggs, cereal, meats, OJ, waffles, pancakes. (Be SURE to try the pancake(s).) When I'm healthier (recent surgery) and when it's warmer, we'll be sure to visit again, this time with bikes and hiking shoes in tow!

Awesome place! The owners make you feel right at home. Food was so good. Parmesean Chicken and Buffalo Meatloaf was awesome. They take care of you from the moment you get there. You feel like you are visiting your family.

The rooms are beautiful and very comfortable. We spent a weekend here and the hospitality is terrific. The breakfast was excellent.

The lodge was beautiful. The place is extremely pet-friendly; our two small dogs enjoyed it and were welcomed. The Pearl Suite was comfortable, attractive, with views of the mountains. Breakfast was delicious and had a good number of options. We particularly enjoyed the hot chocolate during the mornings. There are trails for hiking at the lodge, which was very convenient. Nearby attractions, such as the Nantahala Brewery Co. in Bryson City provided daily entertainment as well. The family are wonderful hosts - James, Tisha, their children, John and Nancy, alike. Recommended for a nice, relaxing, pet-friendly get-away for friends! We will be returning next year to watch the leaves fall.

Two nights in the Ruby room 10/7, 10/8 during our first visit to the South (three weeks). Tisha loves Halloween: the outside and public inside rooms were decorated beyond any place I had ever seen. Restful, peaceful and beautiful lodge and surroundings. When we go back it will be for longer than 2 nights.

I visited this bed and breakfast October 19-20, 2012. This place is GORGEOUS! Fantastic view of the mountains, awesome rooms, wonderful breakfast and great inn keepers! I stayed in the sapphire room which is a two bedroom suite and a view of the mountains. The fall colours were beautiful and the hiking possibilities are endless. Treat yourself and stay here for a week! It's so laid back here and everyone is so friendly. I will definitely be back.

My wife and I had a wonderful three day stay at the lodge. My wife is gluten intolerant and also is very sensitive to other foods. James took wonderful care of us as our personal chef and made our stay perfect. They had personal experience with the surrounding areas and were able to suggest what to do and what not to do. To say that James, Tisha, John and Nancy made our stay in Cherokee outstanding would not be an exaggeration. Very highly recommended.

My girlfriend and I needed to escape the weekly stress of work and responsibilities. This was the PERFECT getaway for us. The family run business makes you feel like you are at a home away from home.

My husband, collie and I spent an incredible 3 days at this lovely lodge hidden in the heart of the mountains. The room was clean, comfortable and cozy. The meals that James and Tish cooked were nothing short of amazing. We can't wait to go back again.

My husband and I stayed 2 nights. We stayed in the Ruby room and brought our 60 lb dog when we found out the Lodge was pet friendly. Tisha and James welcomed all 3 of us with open arms. Nancy gave us the tour and got us oriented. Everything was clean and the bed was soooo comfortable. The inn keepers and the other guests were so friendly that meal time was like one big family dinner. Food there is so amazing that we didn't go anywhere else to eat. The chicken cordon bleu is the BEST I HAVE EVER HAD. This B&B is small and family run and we loved that. But they also give you your space to do your own thing. We hated to leave but know we will be back again.

The innkeepers welcomed us like family. We felt so comfortable and content at the inn that we really didn't need to go anywhere else in order to enjoy our stay in the Smoky's. James and Tisha are wonderful cooks. All our meals were above and beyond what we expected. We will definitely go back!

I chose this place because of the great reviews here so it's only fair I should add to the cacophony of compliments. The hospitality was top notch and so was the food. We got in very late at night but the hostess was still up to greet us and show us to our room. The only thing we missed was the "orientation" - we needed to put out the "maid service this room" tag if we wanted that (we stayed two nights). We stayed in the Emerald room and it was beautiful. It was recommended to us by Tisha because of its three windows facing the mountains instead of the Ruby suite's 1 window. The only problems I can think of was that the bath plug was a bit hard to figure out and the bed was a little too high for my (average height) girlfriend. The road up to the mountain is pretty incredible by itself. We were coming in at night so it was a bit daunting. Here's a video from the next day: http://goo.gl/Ap1UF Since the photo album doesn't have a view from the house, here is an example (taken from the outdoor eating area): http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/ss14/chambm/Travel/IMG_48971.jpg

We found this wonderful B&B through Western Carolina University's link to "accommodations." My husband and I were looking for a hotel/B&B to stay for Parents' Weekend at Western and felt like we had run out of luck. Called this one, and Miss Hopp was so nice on the phone, we decided to go for it. Our room (Emerald) had a fabulous view of the mountains, south side of the room is all windows, decor is fun 1940's which we think would be interesting for all ages, the front porch faces south, made of beautiful local stone and wood complete with rocking chairs. The owners were friendly, full of info about the property (it's an interesting story) lots of advice about local activities-the best thing, though-the food. Really delicious. The price for our room for 2 nights was what we were quoted for one night at other hotels in the area. True! Overall terrific experience, great weather added to a really good weekend. We will happily return and would recommend this B&B as an excellent value. T&J A.

I was in North Carolina for business and decided to extend my trip a few days and go visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I found the Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge online and decided to give it a try based on the reviews. Wow, I am so glad I did. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. I felt safe and taken care of. I would come back in a heartbeat, actually I want to come back and bring my family. When I was out in the park all day I didn't return until after 8:30 pm. I hadn't eaten and Tisha and Nancy offered to make me dinner. How sweet was that. It is a family run B&B, and I felt like family by the time I left. I know if I had any problem or need they would have helped me in a moment. Thank you for a fabulous stay.

Had a peaceful couple of nights in the Emerald room. The hospitality is excellent, they go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The food was great and they managed easily to cater for specific dietary restrictions (Gluten Free). Will happily stay again if opportunity arises.

This B&B is run by a very friendly family. They go all out to make sure you enjoy your stay. We ate at the restaurant for three meals. We loved them all. The location is great with a wonderful view. The porch is a neat place to enjoy a meal or take advantage of the rockers and take in the surrounding mountain view. We stayed in the Emerald Room; it was spacious, comfortable and clean. I would recommend this B&B to anyone and look forward to going back again.

Interesting enough, I grew up in Sylva, NC and attended WCU. In returning home from time to time, I have discovered places I never knew existed, and The Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge was one of those places! Highlights of the vist were the view (can't say anything about the front porch that hasn't already been said); the food (James has it going on; breakfast is WONDERFUL, but also is the made to order dinner...invited my parents to join...dinner for 4, $73.10!); the hospitality...(along with knowledge, friendliness, being helpful....accomodating and responsive...fixed a/c issue immediately!). Yes, Sylva and WNC are home, and can't ever get enough of the mountains, but now have another place to stay when visiting home and WNC! Oh, BTW, fantastic price which includes the made to order breakfast (which would cost $25 for a couple if bought at the restaurant)...ADVICE: GO VISIT SOON!!

We stayed twice. Nancy and Tisha could not have been nicer. The rooms were both lovely, and only seven miles from Cherokee. We had a much nicer place to stay than the cheapest motel in Cherokee, with much better food and a beautiful, peaceful view. Will definitely be back.

Stayed here in during the week in April, still off season and we had the place to ourselves. Cool place with very accomodating hosts, outstanding breakfast included, and very nice rooms.

Give it 5 stars. This is our second time here. Staff was great. Food was outstanding. The porch with a wonderful view. Can't say enough.

My daughter-in-love and I spent three glorious days in the Sapphire Suite last week and came away feeling rested and rejuvenated. The owners and family made us feel welcome the moment we arrived, and when we left, we knew we had made new friends. My husband and I plan to spend our 25th wedding anniversary at the Lodge next June. Cherie Wren

regret that we only stayed one night. the room is nice and clean. the comforter was a bit heavy for summer night. Breakfast was delicious! The hosts welcome us wholeheartedly! Will return next time 'cause I want to see the mountain view! (it was foggy the morning we were there...)

Rooms, decor, food, location, service were all wonderful. My husband and I were celebrating 15 years of marriage and it was simply a lovely time.

The owners bent over backwards to ensure we enjoyed our time at the lodge. Don't forgo having dinner there - James is an excellent chef and the quality of our dinner blew us away. Our room (Ruby) was quite large and comfortable. We loved being surrounded by antiques and other nostalgic items throughout the lodge. Great getaway from the hustle and bustle, so just go!

Thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of the lodge and the hosts! Great location for hiking the Smoky Mountains or just rocking on their porch enjoying the views. Superb dining experience and service. The Emerald Room was very clean, spacious and comfortable. Can't wait till our 43rd anniversary. If visiting for the first time, be sure and call ahead for the gate code.

You have to go see this place to believe it. Wonderful service and fantastic rooms...it's just beautiful, and the views are unbeatable. The meals are very reasonably priced and are simply outstanding. If you can't stay, just go to eat (but make reservations). We didn't want to leave. Don and Betty Perry

Wonderful experience - we stayed two nights, and loved it. The family was welcoming of our two dogs, and cooked wonderful vegetarian meals for us. The lodge is a great place to stay to relax or as a launching pad to those seeking thrill adventures in the river and mountains. We travel at least twice a year from the DC area to Alabama, and will make this our mid-point in future trips.

I regret not staying another night. I was doing a road trip just to get away and didn't know where I was going to stay for the night. I asked around and it was suggested by an other hotel to try Tuckasiegee. I drove up a dark road not knowing what to expect once I arrived. Wow! What a pleasant surprise. It was a tranquil first impression. I felt very wellcome and loved how homey and nostalgic the interior was. There was so much to look at, read, and I had a hard time deciding when to goto sleep. The shower was hot and the bed was easy to fall asleep in. Breakfast was a 10+ and I am from Chicago so I know great food. I could barely finish all the food they served me. I had 5 cups of coffee while looking at the mountain view from the veranda.I loved talking to the keepers and felt I should have stayed longer. It's located in close to the park way and soo many other places to go and do. I was once a resort manager that dreamed of providing the excellent service thet they do. You will not regret it. Jeff Harms

My girlfriend & I stayed here for her Birthday. The staff was beyond accommodating, super friendly, & very welcoming, yet still gave you plenty of space/time to do your own thing, & there's plenty to do. The grub was quite tasty, especially the breakfast, & the view from the front porch is certainly something worth seeing. We enjoyed it immensely & will certainly try & make it back! Thanks Tish, Nancy, John, & kiddos! Cheers, Dr. Ury

This place ROCKS!!! They have totaly re-wrote the book and me and my wife loved the new read! Not the same old same old here! Your not stuck eating a one meal fits all and we so loved that SIR CHEF JAMES can cook his --- off morning noon and night! TISHA is a wonderful host insuring your stay is one you will remember! NANCY is multi-talented, educated a wonderful conversationalist my wife was very interested in the arts and craft as well as the history of the lodge. My new buddy JOHN loaned me his tools and carried me quite a ways to pick up a part for our van so we could safely return home. Folks I witnessed this crowd waiting up til 2 in the morning for a stranded couple to arrive that had broke down and had no where to stay. The county sherriff gave them transport and Tisha and Nancy waited up for them I was impressed! The rooms and view are certianly gorgeous but the people and the service make this place the CREAM OF THE CROP hands down!

Great price and great view. But, found a large amount of animal hair in both beds of my room.

This is the 2nd stay for us and the best so far. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The food is exquisite. The keepers are more than accommodating and friendly. The Lodge probably is the best kept secret in western NC. The setting is breathtaking: See the fog in the morning fill the valley like a lake.

My family and I stayed here during a holiday week-end. The food was wonderful, the rooms nice and clean. The decor is perfect. The family that owns it is very knowledgeable about the area. We were just looking for a place to stay, but found so much more. We are already planning a trip back. The lodge turned out to be the best part of our trip!

We lucked up on finding this place. I've never stayed in a lodge before and was unsure about what to expect. However, this place was awesome!! The family that owns and runs it is exceptional.....friendly, helpful, and welcoming! The food was wonderful. The children were especially delightful! Hope to visit again in the future.

This B&B was a rare find!! Beautiful views, hospitable owners, and a beautiful home. The rooms were excellent and my bed was soooo comfortable. The food was great. Without a doubt I will return as often as possible. You will NOT be disappointed if you stay here.

My wife and I stayed one night while traveling the US. We had no concrete plans on where we would stay and just stumbled upon this wonderful location. The town of Cherokee was just a few miles down the road, full of activity and tourist attractions, but the lodge was off the beaten path and away from the hustle and bustle. The room was comfortable, but there was no air conditioner. Being in the mountains, there wasn't much of a need since we just opened the windows. However opening the windows exposed you to voices outside. We were welcomed in like family. The food, served in their full service restaurant, was fantastic as well as reasonably priced. They are very open to having kids and there were several running around, watching tv, playing games, etc. There were a few dogs on the premises, but they kept them locked in a seperate room. The view was amazing and we would definitely stay there again. It's close to some great fly fishing areas as well, but I missed out this visit.

Great Memories last a lifetime! My wife and I stayed in this beautiful B&B the Holliday weekend of Memorial Day. The service was outstanding and food was delicious! The owners are not just people they are family! Recommended to everyone for any family planned event or even a quiet place for two getaway. Being a newly married couple we stayed in the honeymoon suite and loved it! Please see for your self the kindness and love shown from this beautiful home and family! Steve and Tammy Studstill Cumming Ga

My boyfriend and I visit the area often and the hotel we normally stay at didn't have any water so they referred us to Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge. We had never even heard of this place. We didn't have reservations, but they were able to accomodate us for the night on such short notice. The drive to the lodge from the main road is about 1 1/2 mile. Whatever you do though, do not get discouraged and turn around. Just keep following the paved road and you will get there. It was late at night and very dark when we arrived. Once we parked and got out of the truck we were greeted by a very sweet lady, Nancy. She welcomed us to the lodge and even offered to carry some of our belongings. She showed us to our room first and then gave us a tour of the place. Check in was fast and easy. The rooms made you feel like you were at home. Breakfast was homemade and good! It definitely beats a continental breakfast. When it was time for us to leave we were greeted by James, Tisha, and Nancy. They told us about the lodge and what all they were doing and going to be doing to it. They have a covered front porch with rocking chairs, hiking trails in the back that go up the mountain and they are working on installing a playground, horseshoe pit, and other activities. I wish we could have stayed longer and enjoyed what they had to offer. The staff/owners were wonderful and made us feel so welcomed. We will definitely be staying here again!

This Place was great. I took my girlfriend and another couple here to checkout the mountains. The service was great; they went out of there way to make sure we had a pleasant stay. I will deferentially revisit this place. Mitch - Charlotte

We stayed at the Tuckasiegee River Mountain Lodge a couple of weeks ago. It was a wonderful place to stay. Tisha and Nancy made us feel very welcome and took care of anything we needed. It was clean and the bed was very comfortable. We stayed in the Emerald Room and enjoyed the view--especially the "lake of clouds" in the morning. The price was resonable and we wouldn't hesitate to stay again. We also enjoyed being able to order what we wanted to eat for breakfast. The only thing we didn't have that we would have liked was a TV in our room--but it wasn't a big deal--we just read our books instead. One of the best things about staying in a bed & breakfast is meeting the wonderful people that own and run them. Nancy & Tisha gave us a very good recommendation on a local place to eat dinner: Kostas. It was great too.

By default we stombled upon this bed and breakfast and I have to say that this was the best experience in traveling that I have ever had. This is the place you want to bring your family, significant other, etc. The staff, rooms, and breakfast were outstanding. Tisha and her family make the place seem as though you are staying with family! Thanks!

Me, Matt, and my girlfriend, Chelsea, started our weekend just driving aimlessly into the Mountains and decided to stop in Cherokee. We arrived in Cherokee thinking that we would be able to find a hotel. Well, we didn't and I am glad that we didn't becuase we discovered a Jewel in the woods! This place is family owned and operated and the attention to our needs was their focus our entire stay! We were not really sure what to expect when driving up the long (about 1 mile) winding road up to the manison but we were in for surprise! I The beds sleep wonderfully and it's CLEAN! The breakfast in the morning was made to order and it tasted just like what you'd get from home! We enjoyed every minute of our stay and absolutely will go back, possibly for my wedding! I felt like I had known the staff all my life and we even got hugs from Nancy when we left! Thanks Again to Everyone, Nancy, Tish, James, Cali (the cat and the chi wah wah)!

Hi, I'm Amy and I was here with three of my friends. We came for a scrapbooking retreat. Nancy and Tisha were so accommodating to our every need, but not overly so to be intrusive. Just right! The lodge was spotlessly clean. And the location is perfect. So close to many of the area attractions while offering peace and seclusion from the hustle and bustle. Breakfast was sooo good. Loved the grits ;) and the Chicken Marsala. Yummy! I especially enjoyed meeting Kelly! We had a wonderful time and was able to get some beautiful pictures to put in our scrapbooks.

...with the girlfriend and the Boston Terrier named Boone, found this very nice, pet friendly B&B for the same price we would stay in a roach motel. Just outside of Cherokee, not far from G-Burg. Really nice owners went out of their way to please. Excellent breakfast. House has beautiful views from the porch and an interesting history... I'll let the owners tell you.

The one night we stayed here was wonderful. Great location and incredible staff. We felt more than welcome.