Mountain retreat yet close to town! Experience this quiet private mountain log cabin retreat with 3 waterfalls and mountain views on 6.48 acres! Sit on the front porch or open a window and see the private 20 ft waterfall right from your bedroom window! New luxury vinyl plank flooring, new fully tiled luxury bathroom shower and tub, new stainless steel fridge, new glass cook top stainless steel stove and microwave, newly painted interior and new exterior stain, new basement floor paint, newly paved driveway, and lots of other updates! Water is free and from a spring with amazing taste! Newly renovated and cleared 20 by 24 foot metal shed with electricity included with house. The shed has workbenches, plenty of storage space and room to park a car. Washer/dryer present if desired, 3/2 bath but finished walkout basement has an extra room not included in the 3/2. This property is a must see with almost 6.5 wooded acres and over 1 mile of trail, much of which has been graveled. No yard to mow, just a little bit of weed-eating for easy upkeep. Property also includes loads of fruit from mature organically-grown blueberry bushes, apples, pears, and more! Also included is a 10 by 10 ft rustic primitive log cabin and loaded firewood shed for camping. So much to offer and so close to town! Just a few minutes to Dillsboro, 20 minutes to WCU, 10 minutes to Sylva, and easy driving distance to all the outdoor hotspots like the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Cherokee, etc. No smoking, pets not preferred, no subleasing, families with children welcome or no more than 4 adults. This is the type of log cabin and peaceful setting that people come to the mountains to enjoy! Act fast as this gem won't last long!
Renter pays for gas and electric (gas heat, gas water heater). Water is included and is from private spring on property. No smoking, pets not preferred but allowed upon approval, no subleasing, max 4 people occupancy. Renter to do minimal weed-eating as there is no big yard to mow, so easy upkeep. An outside key with coded lock box will be for repairs, plumbing emergencies, etc with as much notice and contact with renter as possible. $2400 per month.
Off market
$402,500
1684 Macktown Rd, Sylva, NC 28779
3beds
1,600sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$402,500 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: April 26, 2025 at 12:09pm
Source: Zillow Rentals
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Air Conditioner, Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Hookups
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,600 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Has attached garage: Yes
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: 6.48 private acres with hiking trails and campsites, Electricity not included in rent, Gas not included in rent, Paved driveway, Short drive to WCU, just 5 minutes to groceries and town, Water not included in rent
Details
- Parcel number: 7621529288
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Sylva
HOA & financial
Other fees
- Deposit fee: $2,400
Other
Other facts
- Available date: 05/01/2025
Services availability

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