Nestled on the banks of the Cheoah River, our Historic Tapoco Lodge has been a North Carolina mainstay for outdoor adventurers, gear heads, and nature enthusiasts since 1930. Whether you want to explore our 120 acre campus via groomed trails, visit Nantahala National Forest, enjoy a wine whilst seated around one of our riverbank fire pits, or drive the Tail of the Dragon, we have something for everyone. With hiking, canoeing, rafting, kayaking, fishing, birding, mountain biking, and so much more just out your doorstep, the Historic Tapoco Lodge is truly a piece of history amidst nature's playground. Adventuary - Where adventure and sanctuary meet!
ATM on site
Gift shop
Lounge
Meeting rooms
Photocopying services
Printer
Accessible Parking
Air conditioning
All rooms disinfected daily
Bar
Board games / puzzles
Bottled water
Breakfast takeaway containers
Carbon monoxide detector
Cashless payment accepted
Chocolate / Cookies
Cleaning chemicals used are effective agaist COVID
Coffee Shop
Common areas disinfected daily
Daily Housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Fireplace
First aid kits
Fishing
Fruit
Garden
Guest accommodations disinfected between stays
Guest accommodations sealed after cleaning
Guest accomodation cleaning can be cancelled
Guests can opt out of daily room cleaning
Hand sanitizer provided
Heating
Hiking
Honeymoon / bridal suite
Internet
Invoices
Kids' meals
Library
Linens, towels, laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Live music / performance
Local safety protocols followed
Massage
Minimarket / Convenience store
Movie nights
Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor furniture
Outdoor play equipment
Picnic area
Refillable water stations
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware
Self-service laundry
Shared lounge / TV area
Smoke alarms
Smoke-free property
Special diet meals (on request)
Tennis court
Terrace
Towels changed upon request
VIP room facilities
Wine / Champagne
Yoga
NOCS Binoculars in each room
Keurig coffee pods are available in each room
Evergreen Suite
This is a very spacious suite, situated in the corner of the Lodge on the main level. It is ADA accessible. Overlooking the Cheoah Riverfront, guests enjoy awesome views of the river rapids and property gardens. This suite features a private bedroom with a queen bed, and a king bed is located in a separate room with a small seating area. It has an accessible bedroom with walk-in shower and includes a small vintage refrigerator, microwave, and Keurig coffee maker. Two-room Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Queen Bed ADA Compliant Sitting Area in King Bedroom Walk-in shower Overlooks Cheoah River Mini-Refrigerator & Microwave
Bathrobes
110-120 volt circuits
Coffee maker
Hairdryer
AM / FM radio
Air-conditioning
Microwave
Wireless internet (WiFi)
Laurel Mini Suite
Spacious and private third floor (no elevator) mini suite with multiple windows, which overlook two sides of the Lodge with views of both the Yellowhammer Mountains and Cheoah River. This gorgeous suite features a combined sitting area and a room with a king bed. The suite's large bathroom includes a jetted tub and separate shower. King Size Bed Jacuzzi tub Separate shower Garden View/Side River View Mini-Refrigerator & Microwave
Rhododendron Suite
This very spacious and very private third floor (no elevator) 2-room suite features a jetted tub, separate shower, plush king bed, and a wonderful view of the mountains and the rushing Cheoah River. Separate living/sitting room and multiple windows, which overlook three sides of the Lodge. Two-Room Suite Jetted Tub Separate Shower King Bed in Private Bedroom Living Room/Sitting Area River and Garden Views Mini-Refrigerator & Microwave New 55" Smart TV Fireplace
Sunflower
This beautiful room, located on the second floor of the Lodge, features a plush king bed on a bent willow frame to inspire restful and relaxing sleep. With two windows over the rushing Cheoah River and comfortable furniture to relax in, this room is a delightful getaway from the bustling world. Small seating area perfect for reading.
Hemlock
Decorated in the elegant style of Tapoco, this spacious and beautiful room located on the second floor of the Lodge features wide windows centered over the rushing Cheoah River and a plush king bed to enjoy your view. The relaxing atmosphere of this tranquil and charming room is a favorite among guests. Seating area with 2 chairs great for private conversations.
Azalea
This beautiful and cheery room located on the second floor of the Lodge features a view over the rushing Cheoah River with a plush king bed and spacious bath.
Dogwood
This lovely and spacious room is located on the second floor of the Lodge. The two windows in this room give gorgeous property views to our guests while they relax on the elegant furnishings and their plush king bed on a bent willow frame. The exposed brick in the bathroom and the seating area with 2 large chairs makes this room a favorite many.
Magnolia
This cozy and delightful room located on the second floor of the Lodge features a plush king bed with views of the Yellowhammer Mountains and the Tapoco Property
Hydrangea
White Oak Cabin #1
White Oak One has beautiful views of the Yellowhammer Creek, the Yellowhammer Mountains and the area's largest white oak. This cabin features a private bedroom with a plush king bed, a private full bath, a large private deck with hot tub and a spacious living room with cathedral ceilings and wide windows to take in your beautiful surroundings.This cabin is unique as it has a full kitchen to enjoy your time dining with friends and family and a private outdoor fire pit. White Oak 1 is perfect for those who want to have space to enjoy company. ROOM DETAILS: King Bed & Queen pullout sofa Private Bedroom Living Area Gourmet Kitchen Deck, Fire Pit, Grill Hot Tub 42″ TVs (x2) with Roku Stick - One in Bedroom, One in Living Room Can connect to White Oak Cabin 2 Sleeps 4
Ceiling fan
White Oak Cabin #2
White Oak Cabin Room Two is furnished with a plush king bed and roomy sitting area. This cabin is situated high above the Tapoco property and has a view of the Yellowhammer Creek and Yellowhammer Mountains as well as the area's largest White Oak.This cabin is a great choice for couples or friends traveling together as the connecting door can be opened to White Oak Cabin One.This cabin room includes a TV with Roku Stick, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. ROOM DETAILS: King Bed Sitting Area No porch/Deck 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 2
Overlook Cabin #1
Overlook Cabin Room One features a plush king bed, a private bath, and a view of the beautiful Cheoah River and Tapoco grounds.The cabin room shares a porch with Overlook cabin #2, making it an ideal cabin for friends to share and enjoy. This cabin has easy vehicle access by the driveway located behind the cabin.This cabin room includes a TV with satellite service and coffee maker. King Bed Shares porch with Overlook Cabin 2 Best View of the Cheoah River 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 2 *Pet Friendly Updated Bathroom
Overlook Cabin #2
Overlook Cabin Room Two features a plush king bed, a private bath, and has a view of the beautiful Cheoah River and Tapoco grounds.This cabin rooms shares a porch with Overlook cabin #1, making it an ideal cabin for friends to share and enjoy. This cabin has easy vehicle access by the driveway located behind the cabin. This cabin room includes a TV with satellite service, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. King Bed Shares porch with Overlook Cabin 1 Best View of the Cheoah River 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 2 *Pet Friendly Updated Bathroom
Mountain View Cabin #1
Mountain View Cabin Room One is furnished with a plush king bed, a twin daybed, and private bath. The cabin features a private flagstone porch to sit back and enjoy in your rocking chair. Cabin room includes TV with satellite service, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. King Bed & Twin Daybed Private stone porch 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 3 *Pet Friendly Updated Bathroom
Mountain View Cabin #2
Mountain View Cabin Room Two features a plush king bed and private bath. Shared porch with Mountain View cabin #3 where you can enjoy some time relaxing with friends and loved ones. Mountain View Two and Three are perfect for couples or friends traveling together. Cabin room includes TV with satellite service, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. ROOM DETAILS: King Bed Shares porch with Mountain View 3 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 2 *Pet Friendly
Mountain View Cabin #3
Mountain View Cabin Room Three features a plush king bed and private bath. Shared porch with Mountain View cabin #2 where you can enjoy some time relaxing with friends and loved ones. Mountain View Two and Three are perfect for couples or friends traveling together. Cabin room includes TV with satellite service, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. King Bed Shares porch with Mountain View 2 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 2 *Pet Friendly
Cheoah Cabin #1
Cheoah Cabin Room One is a spacious room with a plush king bed, a double bed, and private bath. The private porch overlooks our beautiful and historic lodge. This cabin room includes a TV with satellite service, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. King Bed & Double Bed Overlooks lodge Private porch 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 4
Cheoah Cabin #2
Cheoah Cabin Room Two features a wall of windows which open to a large, well-furnished porch with views of the famous Tapoco maples and lodge property. The room is furnished with two queen beds and a private bath. This cabin room includes a TV with satellite service, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. 2 Queen Beds Overlooks grassy area & Fire Pit Garden Private porch 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 4
Cheoah Cabin #3
Cheoah Cabin Room Three is furnished with a plush king bed, a private bath, and a comfortable twin daybed to relax on as well as your own private porch to enjoy. This cabin room includes a TV with satellite service, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. King Bed & Twin Daybed Private porch 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave New Hardwood Floors Sleeps 3
Chilhowee Cabin #1
Chilhowee Cabin Room One features a plush king bed and a second bedroom with two double beds. Large private bath. Deck with mountain views and hot tub. Connecting door with Chilhowee cabin #2. Cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. This cabin has easy access to your vehicle by the driveway located behind the cabin and there are minimal steps into this cabin. King Bed & 2 Double Beds 2 Bedrooms Hot Tub Connects to Chilhowee Cabin 2 28″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 6
Chilhowee Cabin #2
Chilhowee Cabin Room Two features a plush king bed, queen pullout sofa, and a second bedroom with another king bed. Large private bath. Deck with mountain views and hot tub. Connecting door with Chilhowee cabin #1. Cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. This cabin has easy access to your vehicle by the driveway located behind the cabin and there are minimal steps into this cabin. 2 King Beds, & Queen pullout sofa 2 Bedrooms Hot Tub Connects to Chilhowee Cabin 1 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 6
Alcoa Cabin #1
Alcoa Cabin Room One features a plush king bed, sofa, and a second bedroom with a double bed. Large private bath. Deck with mountain views and hot tub. Connecting door with Alcoa cabin #2. Cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. This cabin has easy access to your vehicle by the driveway located behind the cabin and there are minimal steps into this cabin. King Bed & Double Bed 2 Bedrooms Hot Tub Connects to Alcoa Cabin 2 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 4
Alcoa Cabin #2
Alcoa Cabin Room Two features a plush king bed, queen pullout sofa, and a second bedroom with a double bed. Large private bath. Deck with mountain views and hot tub. Connecting door with Alcoa cabin #1. Cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. This cabin has easy access to your vehicle by the driveway located behind the cabin and there are minimal steps into this cabin. King Bed, Queen pullout sofa, & Queen Bed 2 Bedrooms Hot Tub Connects to Alcoa Cabin 1 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 6
Santeetlah Cabin #1
Santeetlah Cabin Room One features a plush king bed, and private bath. Shares large porch with Santeetlah cabin #2 with a beautiful view of the grounds. This cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick and coffee maker. King Bed Bunk beds - 2 twin size beds Shares a porch with Santeetlah 2 Mini-Refrigerator& Microwave 42″ TV Sleeps 2
Santeetlah Cabin #2
Santeetlah Cabin Room Two features a plush king bed, comfortable twin daybed, and private bath. Shared large porch with Santeetlah cabin #1 with a beautiful view of the grounds. This cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick and coffee maker. King Bed and Twin Daybed Shares a porch with Santeetlah 1 Mini-Refrigerator& Microwave 42″ TV Sleeps 3
Santeetlah Cabin #3
Santeetlah Cabin Room Three features a plush king bed and a private bath. The cabin's small private porch is directly across from the Yellowhammer Creek. This cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker.This cabin shares a picnic area. King Bed Private porch by stream 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Sleeps 2
Santeetlah Cabin #4
Santeetlah Cabin Room Four features a plush king bed, comfortable twin daybed, private bath, and lovely private porch. This cabin room includes TV with Roku Stick, mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. This cabin shares a picnic area and has its own private covered parking area. King Bed and Twin Daybed Private porch by stream Woodland view 42″ TV Refrigerator/Microwave Private covered parking area Sleeps 3
River House
Large Recently Renovated Home on the Amazing Cheoah River: Located just 7 miles from the Historic Tapoco Lodge entrance. 8093 Tapoco Road, Robbinsville, NC. Gorgeous recently renovated large home on Hwy 129 right on the amazing Cheoah river. Concrete driveway with large vacant gravel lot for parking trailers. Close to whitewater rafting, motorcycle riding and hiking trails. Less than 8 miles from Tail of the Dragon entrance at Deals Gap and also the Historic Tapoco Lodge and Tavern. Beautiful view overlooking the Cheoah River from large fire pit area. This 4 bedroom 3.5 bath home is ready for you, your family, and many friends - sleeps 11 comfortably. Kitchen fully equipped with all the modern conveniences including a Keurig plus conventional drip coffee pot, microwave, and dishwasher. An incredible newly remodeled dining room overlooking the river. All bathrooms have tile and rock floors and showers. Blow dryers supplied. TV's in every bedroom with a large 65" flat screen in the living room. Outdoor fire pit and gas grill for when relaxing next to the beautiful Cheoah River. Washer & Dryer available for your use. Fast high speed WIFI with new Starlink provider. Sleeps 11 Full kitchen Large private parking Full size ping-pong table Outdoor fire pit Cleaning fee for off property site is $200 per stay.
River Cabin
Beautiful Cabin on Hwy 129 overlooking the Amazing Cheoah River: Located just 7 miles from the Historic Tapoco Lodge entrance. 8089 Tapoco Road, Robbinsville, NC. Concrete driveway with covered carport. Close to whitewater rafting, motorcycle riding and hiking trails. Only miles from Tail of the Dragon entrance at Deals Gap and also the Historic Tapoco Lodge and Tavern. Gorgeous view overlooking the Cheoah River from a large back deck. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is spacious and sleeps 6 comfortably and up to 8 with the sleeper sofa. Kitchen fully equipped and has quartz countertops, Keurig plus conventional drip coffee pot, microwave and dishwasher. Baths have tile and rock showers. Blow dryers supplied. TV's in every bedroom with a large 55" flat screen in the living room. Outdoor fire pit and grill for relaxing while overlooking the beautiful Cheoah River. Washer & Dryer in laundry room. Fast high speed WIFI with new Starlink provider. Cleaning fee for off property site is $125.00 per stay.
Roosevelt Suite
The Presidential Suite - Named the "The Roosevelt Suite" in honor of President Roosevelt that dedicated The Great Smoky Mountains a National Park in 1940. Our most spacious suite on the second floor (no elevator) above the Cheoah dining room. This room is top-notch with all the historic value that Tapoco has to offer with modern conveniences. Red Light Sleep Therapy in room to help promote better sleep. Adults only, this suite is not setup for children. King Size Bed Jacuzzi tub Separate shower Private outdoor seating area shared with Mellon Suite SMEG Refrigerator & Tea Kettle Microwave 65" Smart TV Electric Fireplace Sitting area with sofa and loveseat Reading Nook Our signature soft black robes by Boca Terry - Smooth, supple texture that is gentle on the skin and has a luxurious feel.
Mellon Suite
The Presidential Suite - Named the "The Mellon Suite" in honor of Andrew Mellon that helped build Tapoco as President of ALCOA. Our most spacious suite on the second floor (no elevator) above the Cheoah dining room. This room is set with dark rich black decor and the winter of our local forest with all the historic value that Tapoco has to offer with modern conveniences. Red Light Sleep Therapy in room to help promote better sleep. King Size Bed Jacuzzi tub Separate shower Private outdoor seating area shared with Roosevelt Suite Mini Refrigerator Microwave 65" Smart TV Electric Fireplace Sitting area with sofa Reading Nook Our signature soft black robes by Boca Terry - Smooth, supple texture that is gentle on the skin and has a luxurious feel.