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Chilhowee 1 Cabin at Tapoco Lodge Resort places you in a private, one‑bedroom cabin on the lodge’s wooded riverside grounds. The cabin’s exact square footage is not specified, but it offers a relaxed mountain retreat with views of the Cheoah River and surrounding forest, tucked into the resort’s 120 acres of woodland.
The cabin sleeps six with one King Bed and two Double Beds, arranged to give a comfortable layout for families or groups. A private bathroom features a shower/tub combination, designer toiletries, a hair dryer and fresh towels. Inside you’ll find air conditioning, pillowtop mattresses and premium bedding for a restful night, plus an iron and ironing board and soundproofed rooms to help you unwind.
Modern conveniences are included to make your stay effortless: TV with digital channels, a coffee/tea maker, complimentary bottled water and free WiFi on the Tapoco Lodge Guest network (no password required). Daily housekeeping keeps the cabin tidy, and small comforts such as bed sheets and towels are provided. When you book Chilhowee 1, you reserve a private cabin experience with in‑room amenities and resort access that reflect Tapoco Lodge Resort’s scenic riverside setting and mountain‑side hospitality.






























Chilhowee 1 is a one-bedroom cabin that sleeps up to six guests with 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds. That makes it a practical choice for a family or a small group travelling together. The mattresses are pillowtop and the bedding is premium.
The cabin has a private bathroom with a shower and bathtub combination. It comes with designer toiletries, a hair dryer and towels. Daily housekeeping keeps everything fresh.
Chilhowee 1 sits within Tapoco Lodge Resort's 120 acres of woodland along the Cheoah River, in the Nantahala National Forest. The cabin is set up for a relaxed riverside and forest stay. The rooms are soundproofed and the setting is secluded, about 15 miles from the town of Robbinsville.
You get air conditioning, a TV with digital channels, a coffee and tea maker and complimentary bottled water. There is also an iron and ironing board. Free WiFi is available on the Tapoco Lodge Guest network and needs no password. Cell service is limited once you leave the lodge area, so the WiFi is useful.
The Cheoah Dining Room serves breakfast daily from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., with limited terrace seating over the river. The riverside Tapoco Tavern serves lunch and dinner from about 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with tables seated until 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It is known for burgers, brick-oven pizza and local mountain trout. In winter, when the seasonal Tavern closes, the Laurel Lounge off the lodge lobby is the place for cocktails, beer and wine. Breakfast is an extra charge rather than included, and reservations are recommended at (828) 498-2800.
There is no swimming pool, but the property has a hot tub. Guests can use on-site tennis courts, hiking trails, firepits and a game room. There is also the Tapoco Tin Can Theater, which hosts movie screenings on most Friday nights. The Mountain Spa at Tapoco Lodge is open Friday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Complimentary yoga is offered weekly, by the river in good weather.
Check-in runs from 4 PM to 10 PM, and the front desk is staffed from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with no after-hours check-in. Check-out is before 10:00 AM. Please bring photo ID and a credit card. A $50 damage deposit is taken on arrival and reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. The lead guest must be at least 21, and the person who books must be present during the stay.
Pets are welcome only in rooms designated as pet-friendly, and there is a $75 cleaning fee. Pets must be leashed outside the guestroom. Only a small number of cabins allow pets, so request a pet-friendly room early when booking.
The lodge is less than three miles from the start of the Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, a famous 11-mile, 318-curve motorcycle road. The Cheoah River in front of the lodge has scheduled whitewater releases for rafting and kayaking. The property has its own hiking trails, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is about 13.5 miles away. The area is especially lovely in fall foliage and spring wildflower seasons.
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