Hawks Landing - Sylva, NC

With the exception of issues with the water, our stay was pretty good. The only turn off was the issue with the water. To put it bluntly, it stank the entire time we were there. Smelled like rotten eggs (suspect sulfur). We called maintenance who they responded immediately; we were told the water was safe to drink, bathe, etc,. but unfortunately there was nothing that could be done. This was a major turnoff, and I suspect would be a major turnoff to future guests. For this reason, we would not chose this home for future rentals.

Absolutely loved this house for our girls trip! Spacious and very clean. Kitchen was fully stocked with cooking tools which was a great surprise. Mountain was a little tricky getting up in the dark so I definitely recommend getting there before dark!

Cabin is nice but lacking in amenities.
There is no aluminum foil, plastic wrap, sandwich baggies, basic spices or oil in the kitchen so make sure you come prepared with every last item you'll need. There is no laundry soap provided either.

Kitchen was poorly equipped for a family planning to do most of the cooking at the cabin. No mixing bowls, no serving bowls, measuring cups were spread out throughout the kitchen so an Easter egg hunt to find anything. Cooking pots did not have matching lids. Kitchen in general very disorganized.

No Shampoo/Conditioner/Bodywash

The water smells VERY strongly of hard boiled eggs. It is safe, but off-putting, and you will most likely want to cook with and drink bottled water. A disclaimer in the listing would have ensured we didn't have to make another trip back into town to buy water after we had already stopped to stock up on our way.

We ran out of TP. There were 2 small rolls in each bathroom but with 4 of us here for a week it didn't last.

There are no curtains on at least one bedroom window, so whomever gets that one will be waking up at dawn.

Don't expect to work or study remotely from here if you need decent internet. It's slower than molasses in January.

There are no extra blankets. It got chilly here a couple nights and some folks sleep cooler/warmer than others. Just cranking up the whole house heat didn't fit everyone's needs, so giving the cold sleepers the option of adding another blanket would have been nice.

They say to arrive at daylight because finding this place is tricky, but that isn't always an option. There is no number sign at the end of the driveway so finding it in the dark was very challenging.

The cabin is beautiful and in a good location but I just feel that for the price, the amenities are lacking. I also feel the listing should be more clear about the water and internet situation so guests can make good decisions about their particular needs.

This home is exactly as described, clean and close to great hiking, fishing and rafting.

The location was perfect for this time of the year to visit. We really enjoyed the hot tub and made use of the grill.

Wasn’t to thrilled of the water, it had a Sulphur smell that wasn’t attractive. There were also a large number of dishes dirty, example the pizza cutter had cheese stuck to it and the pressure cooker was very dirty on the outside. It was really disappointing. We had to make sure to wash all dishes before usage.

This charming cabin was just what we needed during these crazy times! Fully stocked. Bed is SUPER comfortable. Great view of the Smoky Mountains. Close to everything!

Hawks landing was 3.5 stars. Upon arrival the check in process was smooth. The alarm disarming instructions did not match up with the alarm pad in the home. The main floor was nice and spacious and the kitchen was very well equipped. The master on the main was nice, bed was comfortable but a little creaky, bath was spacious and nice. We did not use the upstairs but it seemed spacious and nice. There were a couple of disappointments, the internet streaming was extremely slow and aggravating so if you are into Netflix and chill, don’t look for good quality. The other big disappointment was the back deck doors being locked with no keys to open them. This meant we had to walk out the main door all the way around to the screened in deck where the hot tub was located and couldn’t enjoy the easy deck access. The final disappointment was the hot tub was cold and took a good while to heat. No instructions were available on how to get it up to a nice temp. Had to figure it out through trial and error. Lastly there is no view with this property so if you want a view look elsewhere. It was quite damp while we were there and it’s very shaded so it did not dry out much.

Loved everything about this cabin! Great location to base out of to experience all the area has to offer. Would highly recommend for a family getaway.

The house was beautiful but due to the rain the water to take a shower smelt like death hahahaha but the house was beautiful , the hot tub was hot, and just a great spot

Had nice mountain feel.

Really enjoyed this cabin. Was perfect for a ‘girls weekend’.