House Rules & Helpful Information

Staying at Yellow Mountain Vista is meant to feel easy, peaceful, and comfortable for every guest. To help protect the property, maintain a safe environment, and ensure everyone enjoys the same high-quality experience, we have a few simple house rules in place. These guidelines cover things like arrival and departure times, safety notes, and general expectations during your stay. They’re straightforward, traveler-friendly, and designed to keep your time on the mountain smooth from start to finish.

Arrival & Departure

Arrival: 4:00 PM

Check-out: 10:00 AM

House Rules & Policies

We want your stay to be comfortable and stress-free. These simple guidelines help keep the cabin in great shape for everyone who visits.

No smoking inside the cabin
No pets unless approved prior to booking
No parties, events, or large gatherings
Primary guest must be 25+ to book
Additional fees and taxes may apply
A photo ID may be required at check-in
Please remove all food from your vehicle—bears will attempt to enter cars

Important Notes

Three exterior security cameras are on-site:

One facing the upper gate and driveway
One on the lower-level corner facing the trash area
One mounted at the peak of the house overlooking the mountains
All cameras are motion-activated, record audio/video, and do not face any interior spaces.

Property Details

The cabin requires use of stairs
4WD/AWD is strongly recommended due to steep mountain roads
The cabin sits at 4,400 feet, where the air stays cool even in summer
There is no A/C upstairs, but there is a split unit on the lower level
Natural mountain breezes and ceiling fans keep the cabin comfortable year-round

Getting to the Cabin

From Cashiers:

Travel west on US-64. Turn right onto State Route 1144 (Norton Rd.). Drive about 5.6 miles, then turn left onto Yellow Mountain Road. Cross the small bridge and continue for 2.6 miles. Turn left onto Mill Creek Road by the Baptist Church.

Follow Mill Creek Road for about half a mile. Look for a cluster of mailboxes and a weathered shed/garage. Turn up the rocky driveway with the dead-end sign. Use the gate code sent to you by email. Continue climbing the road until you reach the brown two-story home with a wrap-around porch and three parking levels.

From Highlands:

Head east on US-64, then take a left onto State Route 1144 (Norton Rd.) and follow the same route as above.

Shorter route from Franklin:

Buck Creek and Cold Mountain Road can save 5–10 minutes and reduce the number of turns. However, Cold Mountain Road is gravel and becomes more difficult after rain. A 4x4 vehicle is recommended if taking this route.

GPS Note:

GPS may try to reroute you onto Zeb Buchanan Road off Yellow Mountain Road. If you reach a gated guardhouse, you’ve been taken the wrong way — turn around and return to Yellow Mountain Road.

Trash Pick-Up

Trash is collected on Wednesday mornings by “Trash Company.”
All garbage must be bagged and placed at the far end of the driveway.
To help deter bears, trash bins are kept closer to the house when not awaiting pickup.

Groceries

The nearest full grocery store is Ingles in Cashiers (approx. 15 minutes).
Many guests stop at Walmart in Franklin, Sylva, Clayton, Hendersonville, or Asheville on their way up the mountain for larger grocery runs.