Is Bison Overlook Lodge... on a 65 Acre Bison Ranch! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Bison Overlook Lodge... on a 65 Acre Bison Ranch! located?

Located in Clyde, this family-friendly cabin is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Pigeon River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Haywood County Public Library and Blue Ridge Health - Haywood. Waynesville Recreation Center and Queen's Farm Stables are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Bison Overlook Lodge... on a 65 Acre Bison Ranch! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

28 June 2025

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Fantastic Vacation!

We had the best time at Buffalo Creek. The animals around the property were so much fun for our children. They enjoyed feeding them and helping take care of them during our trip. The home itself was very nice and clean. Everything we needed was there upon arrival! We will definitely be returning to stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

19 September 2019

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Great experience

We had a wonderful time at the bison overlook lodge, the family really enjoyed all the animals it was great

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

David H.

16 October 2023

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Beautiful Ranch and Staff

Very quiet and peaceful property. It was fun to see all of the animals and to be able to touch and feed some. Cabin was nice and supplied with lots of equipment for cooking etc. Really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

2 January 2023

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Beautiful location!

Amazing service - beautiful cabins- location is perfect! Very clean! Management is super great quick to help and respond,

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack T.

13 December 2022

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Enjoyed our stay!

Very unique cabin experience! Family and pet friendly. Enjoyed watching the animals (especially the cute little goats). Recommended.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

TONYA C.

20 January 2023

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Bison overlook lodge

Cabin was very clean. Kitchen well stocked with cooking supplies. Sheets and bedding very clean and nice. Plenty of space on deck and the sunrise view was phenomenal in the mornings.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Iowa City, IA

21 March 2023

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Lovely time at Bison Overlook Lodge

My family of five (plus one golden retriever) enjoyed our time at this perfectly rustic mountain retreat. We built a fire every night and the kids loved getting up close with the animals. The nearby town of Waynesville has everything you need, including dog-friendly restaurants! We spent a couple days in Asheville, and even made the trek to Dollywood.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

24 October 2022

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We'll be back !!!

We 'll be back as soon as possible. It was perfect weekend getaway. Awesome setting with everything you need . If you have little kids ,this is the place.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

2 March 2020

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Wonderful stay!

We had such a nice relaxing time here. The cabin is beautiful, spotless and very well appointed. The view from the back deck is magnificent and made better by the buffalo, miniature horses, goats, turkey and alpacas. This is a truly relaxing place to stay. We would come back any time we could. We enjoyed playing pool, foosball, air hockey, tabletop shuffleboard and soaking in the hot tub too. Very pleased with our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

22 May 2023

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Excellent stay for kids & adults

Bison Overlook was the perfect size for our family of 6! The cabin had plenty to do for the kids inside and out. The swinging bed in the master was really neat! Beautiful views of mountains, bison, and other farm animals from nearly every window in the cabin! Hot tub & fire pit were great. Communication was fantastic as well! We all really enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W., Lake Leelanau

7 April 2022

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Amazing Ranch Stay

We traveled from Northetn Michigan to the beautiful Bison Overlook cabin! What a treat!! Cheryl the owner was great to work with, the working farm was so much fun for the kids to expwrience, and Bison feeding in mornings were great! Plus they cool great on the grill. Can’t wait to be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery H., Bostic, NC

19 June 2023

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Relaxation & Renewal

Came to Buffalo Creek for WNCC Annual Conference of United Methodist Denomination for work and holy conferencing and came away rested and renewed because of your wonderful ranch and home. Thank you Jeff & Cheryl for a beautiful experience.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F.

6 August 2022

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Thank you!

We had a great time! The animals were fun to feed and watch. We enjoyed the beautiful views, exploring the surrounding areas and coming home each day to the cabin and relaxing on the porches. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful! We look forward to returning again soon! Sincerely, Stacy

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christi O.

5 April 2016

Great family vacation!

We had a great stay at Bison Overlook Lodge. The cabin was wonderful and the kids really enjoyed the "private" kids playground, the game room in the basement and all the animals on the ranch. We loved taking advantage of the Kids Ski Free program during the week at Cataloochee Ski Resort as well. Cheryl was easy to work with and answered all of our questions very promptly. The adults loved the hot tub. A very nice place to unwind and relax - we would highly recommend a stay here!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2016

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10/10 Excellent

Carrie f.

25 May 2015

Our new family tradition!

We LOVED Buffalo Creek and can't wait to come back! It is beautiful and we made so many great memories in just a few days. My kids are already asking when we can come back. Buffalo Creek will certainly become our new family tradition. I wouldn't think of staying anywhere else. Thanks for the beautiful memories that I will store up and cherish always!

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10/10 Excellent

15 June 2016

Family Vacation 6/4/16-6/9/16

Our family vacation at Bison Overlook was AWESOME!!! The cabin was beautiful and fit our family nicely. We enjoyed everything about the location especially the great surprise of the animals. We had our little grandson with us and he fell in love with the animals. We most definitely will stay here again if given the chance. I highly recommend Bison Overlook to everyone. Cheryl was such a great person to deal with and helped with any needs we had. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to experience such a wonderful vacation area!!

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

23 October 2023

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Great Location for Making Family Memories

We rented the Bison Overlook Cabin for our family on the weekend my son got married at Palmer's Chapel. Cheryl was great to work with and always responded to any questions I had super quick.When we weren't doing wedding stuff my grand kids (5 and 3) had tons of fun things to do. Buffalo Creek is family owned/run and they made me feel like family. I want to go back and stay when we aren't so busy so I can truly enjoy everything they have to offer. We definitely made a lot of happy family memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey A.

1 May 2023

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Wonderful Experience!

We have stayed in many different cabins over the years but our experience at this property was the best of all! We stayed at Bison Lodge and our backyard was full of farm animals that we just fell in love with. The mini horses and baby goats were our favorites and we loved being able to feed them, hold the baby goats, and ride the mini horses. The back porch has a gorgeous view of the mountains and we loved just watching the bison roam and graze. We loved just exploring the property and enjoying the views. The playground was so much for the kids. They loved the pool table, air hockey, and foosball table inside our cabin, too! The cabin was very clean and as Floridians we appreciated that the drive up to the cabin wasn't scary! The road to the cabin is paved and it's easy to get in and out of the parking area. We would love to visit here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

J W.

14 March 2023

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What a Gem!

Our family spent a week enjoying every bit of the rental house & property surrounding it! Cheryl, the property manager, was AMAZING - very attentive, helpful (we needed an extra high chair and she came through quickly), and kind. Any questions or concerns we had, Cheryl and her crew were quick to respond and manage. Everyone who works at Buffalo Creek is friendly and sweet! Our very young kids LOVED the animals and ability to see them multiple times a day + the playground nearby. The view is fantastic, the house is well-stocked (plus added bonus of toys & baby/child gear and a dog crate), and everything was clean and welcoming! We will be recommending this location to anyone heading to the area and would love to visit again! Thanks to Buffalo Creek Rentals, Cheryl, and all we encountered!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

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10/10 Excellent

6 October 2014

A great place for a peaceful getaway

I booked the Bison Overlook Lodge for three nights as a treat for visiting family from the UK. This was their first trip to America and I wanted them to experience the mountains and to see why we love it and North Carolina so much. This was the first time we had booked a cabin like this and I’m so pleased we did. My family loved it there and it was also centrally located to places we wanted to visit. The cabin has everything you could wish for during your stay. Fully functioning kitchen, games room in the basement, hot tub outside, fire pit and a cupboard full of baby equipment for the little legs in your family. Oh, and I mustn’t forget the swing bed ☺. There were lots of goats and a couple of pigmy horses surrounding the cabin along with Bison not far away in another field. My husband and I will definitely be coming back for another (and longer) stay and my family go away with great memories.

10/10 Excellent

Kristianne S.

30 December 2023

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Magical Stay!

We stayed at the Overlook Lodge for Christmas — and it was one of the best times we had together! A real one of a kind stay. Lodge was spacious, clean, with good-sized bedrooms, and the amenities were a real plus. A wonderfully set up Christmas tree was a great touch! And the fully equipped kitchen made cooking Christmas dinner (and grilling) a breeze. The lodge is also pet friendly which we were really grateful about. Getting a chance to see the goats, mini ponies, and bison everyday made this an unforgettable Christmas for sure. Sunrises at the lodge with a cup of coffee was just the ticket! Just 40 minutes from Asheville and 1.5 hour drive to Pigeon Forge, the lodge was a good central point to explore other towns and the great outdoors. Just to note, the pine flooring between the levels are not fully insulated so noise transfers easily. If you’re a light sleeper, I would highly recommend bringing ear plugs. Overall, I’d definitely recommend booking this place!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

9 March 2024

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Great Vaca

What a great spring break vacation. It was my husband, son (11), our dog and myself. The cabin was very nice and spacious. We loved the game rooms downstairs where my son and I would team up to try and beat dad. The hot tub was very nice to relax in. My son and I have sensitive skin and usually break out from others hot tubs but our skin had no negative reactions which was amazing. We loved walking the trails especially our dog and the walking sticks on the front porch were a major plus. Our dog loves to hike and she was so curious about the other animals except the turkey she didn't know what to think of it and it's gobble. We learned a lot about the bison. And what an experience it was to watch them eat and hear some great facts about them. Found some goodies in the shop as well. Everyone we encountered were so friendly we felt as ease just enjoying everything. We stayed in bison overlook and it was nice to look out in the afternoon and see them on the top of the hill eating grass and having fun. Keep in mind that the cabin is just that so you can hear everything especially if you're walking around upstairs but we really enjoyed the place. Can't wait to come back and hopefully with more family in tow.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica m.

9 October 2022

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No complaints at all

Great location, beautiful property

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth K.

20 February 2022

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Best Place to Relax! Kid Friendly!!

We absolutely loved everything about this property. It was perfect for our young kids! They loved seeing the bison feed and especially loved Dory the baby goat and Pumpkin the Turkey! We hiked to the playground and loved exploring! Cheryl was great and very responsive! The kids loved the bunk beds and the basement was stocked full of games! Pool table, air hockey, kids toys and more! The hot tub was clean! And was a nice place to relax when kids were in bed! I highly recommend this for a family friendly vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan R., Crestwood, KY

11 November 2020

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Perfect family vacation!

We could not have had a better experience! From the impeccable cabin to the phenomenal views, we knew immediately that this was a special place. There were thoughtful touches everywhere. . .our kids loved the Smore basket and coloring books! The playground through the woods, the tire swing and the tetherball were fun daytime adventures. We loved being able to purchase farm fresh eggs and bison (best chili we have ever made). With all of this said, the staff made our trip. Huge thanks to Dennis for going above and beyond to let our kiddos have several amazing experiences with all of your animals. They will forever remember this trip and my oldest is constantly asking for a goat (she named the baby goat Darla)!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

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