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Retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Fontana Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Santeetlah Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina!

Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, our well-appointed 2 bedroom, 2 bath cabin home sleeps 6 comfortably and can be enjoyed year-round — spectacular leaf peeping in the Fall, holidays in the mountains during tWinter, the cool breezes of Spring, and water sports in the Summer. Our cabin home offers a large outdoor space and balcony, where you can entertain or just relax and enjoy the mountain vista views. After the sun sets, spend a night in by the cozy gas log fireplace or under the stars around the outdoor fire pit.

Take a road trip or motorcycle ride on Tail of the Dragon, the Blue Ridge Parkway, or Copper Head Loop and experience the incredible sites along the way. Visit the many small and charming towns nearby including Bryson City (take the train!), Sylva, Dillsboro, and Cherokee for boutique shops, restaurants, bars, public art, museums and festivals.

For adventure seekers, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, fly-fishing, rafting, or tubing awaits at the many trails, lakes and waterfalls nearby including Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Nantahala National Forest!

Asheville (Beer City USA) is a short drive away where you can enjoy fine dining, craft breweries, vineyard tours, Biltmore, the River Arts District or spend an evening listening to music at one of Asheville’s many music venues.

Book your stay at this beautiful vacation cabin home with spectacular vista views of the Great Smoky Mountains today!

Property manager

Jim Granger
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
$350.00 Refundable Security Deposit Required during Reservation Process.
Renters are responsible for removing all their garbage. There is a dump station located going west on HWY 28, 1 quarter of a mile past HWY 143.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Robbinsville

Located in Robbinsville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Graham County Historical Association are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Junaluska Medicine Trail and Fontana Village Resort Marina. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fontana Lake - 15 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 17 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina - 22 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 31 min drive - 32.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bubbalou's Riverside BBQ - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪River Brats & Big Dogs - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Retreat to the Great Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina! located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. Fontana Lake and Tuckasegee River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Penny J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin

Cabin was great for my husband and I. Very clean, organized and everything was well labeled in the cabin. It would be a great place for a family of four. It would be advised to get there before dark for the first time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

born on t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain view

Excellent, beautiful, perfect...,great less crowded location.beautiful area,safe.great host.highly recommended. Beautiful chalet..
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

Me and my wife enjoyed our stay 6 nights.. The roads are nice getting up to the cabin good veiw. Everything is clean and the master bed upstairs the mattress is great almost wanted to carry it home with me LOL. The host was helpful answered all questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved the view

Very peaceful and serene, and the views were absolutely stunning. Cabin was spotless and furnished with all amenities. The ringing of Church bells at noon and five was the only thing that reminded us there was anything else around. Would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little cabin in the woods on the mountain

Had a great time was down for Miatas at the gap, didn't have any real problems getting up to the cabin it's cute quiet and everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AT cabin

Stayed here while doing some work on the AT and loved it. Awesome place, great host. Looking forward to coming back
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain getaway

Great location with an amazing view! Close proximity to good hiking trails. Fully stocked kitchen, had everything we could possibly need. A great place to stay for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

We were so pleased with our stay at Mountain Vista. The views from the loft, living room and porch were absolutely beautiful. It was so wonderful sitting on the porch in the mornings and evenings enjoying all the sights and sounds of nature. The house was immaculate and had every amenity our family could ever need. There are so many fun things to do around the area. Mr. Jim was so accommodating and a true pleasure to book with. The little gallery in the valley is so cute with so many neat local art to look at and purchase. We look forward to booking here again for our next family trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quiet retreat!

This property was located in a secluded area on a gravel road in a mountainous area. The property had a beautiful view and very clean and well kept cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Getaway in the Mountains

We had a fantastic time at Jim's place. The views are amazing and in the morning clouds dip beneath the mountains opposite and create a wonderful morning backdrop. The fire pit was great too and many places to walk including heading down to Stecoah to check out the many interesting properties. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Wonderful. Beautiful views. Quiet and without a lot of traffic. Deck view was great. If you wanted a breeze or to get out of the breeze you had the option of back or side deck. Enjoyed sitting by fire pit watching the stars. Cabin was very clean and layout of all rooms was very convenient. Upstairs bathroom off the master bedroom was very convenient. Would stay there again. Owner extremely nice and helpful. Kitchen has anything you might need.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamile K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property, gorgeous view

It was a wonderful stay. The property is beautiful and very cozy. The owner thought about every little thing and we had everything we needed for our stay. The view through the windows and outside on the porch was gorgeous. We enjoyed different lighting and changing views of the mountains every morning and every evening. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Kathy

Secluded and private. Beautiful house with amazing views. Homeowner very attentive and supplied everything you need for a comfortable stay. Great locale.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at Mountain Vista

We stayed at this cabin in the mountains of western north Carolina for 2 weeks and enjoyed every minute.The view of the fall colors was stunning. Many nice places to visit including Nantahala Gorge,Bryson City, Andrews,Maggie Valley ,Fontana lake and dam, The cherahola skyway just to name a few. The cabin owner was informative and easy to work with.I would recommend this cabin to anyone staying in that area and would certainly return myself.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views of the mountains very well maintain cabin cozy and had everything we needed for our stay

Owner is very responsive and attentive, great cozy cabin that has an amazing views to the mountains. Had everything we needed for our family of four, plenty of space for living room area to dining for spending a game time with family or simply enjoy a relaxing evening . Children loved their sleeping space as well as the spacious loft that allowed us all even to to have a slumber party ..The wrapped around deck is just simply amazing for outdoor time enjoyed morning coffee while admiring nature’s wonder.We had an amazing relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

JOANNE Z., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and great location

The cabin was beautiful, super clean, and comfortable. We slept well in the King sized loft and enjoyed the recliner for afternoon naps. ; ) My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay. We did use our 4 wheel drive for the gravel drive up to the cabin as it is very steep and narrow. That said the location was perfect for us. In 10 min we could be lakeside with our Kayak or on the mountain bike trails at the Tsali trail head. A 25 minute drive had us in downtown Bryson City in one direction and Fontana Dam in the other.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

The view of the mountains was gorgeous and the property was so clean. Everything needed for cooking a meal, relaxing by the fire pit, watching a movie, or playing cornhole was provided. I would highly recommend this cabin for those that want a clean, quality cabin with a fantastic view. FYI The road to the cabin is gravel. While well maintained it did provide a challenge on a motorcycle and with a larger motorcycle trailer. Despite that We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Porcelain R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place.

The last time I stayed down in the area, we stayed in a cabin owned by a company with multiple cabins around it. You could almost reach out and touch the other cabins from your porch. This place, however, is NOT like that at all. It’s private and beautiful. The drive up to it was a little tough to navigate in the dark, but once we got it figured out, it was great. The only complaint that I have is that we don’t own it and had to go home! lol
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the on the mountain

At first I didn't understand the logic behind the Master bedroom being in the loft, until I saw the views you get to wake up to!!!! The cabin is beautiful. Fully stocked, clean and nicely decorated. The views are spectacular. We enjoyed the fire pit with plenty of supplied wood and the charcoal grill. The bed was very comfortable. We spent most of our time on the deck watching the birds and enjoying the views and stars. There were 2 things I was disappointed with; this is not the last house on the lane anymore and the new house is just a stones throw away with full view of the deck. And there are dogs, many, that live in the valley below somewhere that bark constantly. I am not talking a bark here and there but constant loud barking all day and night. This made for a less then peaceful stay. The owner Jim is super great and very responsive. He is very knowledge of the area, grew up there, and has lots of great suggestions for things to do.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eunjoo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect get-away cabin; surrounded by trees.

This cabin was an excellent base camp for visiting the area attractions. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. It had been recently updated, so everything was in good condition. The kitchen was unusually well equipped; plenty of dishes, utensils, and appliances. It was well equipped outside too; lots of patio chairs, firewood, power outlets, good parking area, etc. Be aware that there is no AT&T cell signal at the cabin (as of summer 2021). The nearest places we found a signal were the top of Mission Mountain Rd., Stecoah Gap, and Almond. It's the last house on Pickett Trail, so it was very secluded. It was quiet too, other than the birds, crickets, and some dogs in the neighborhood. The view of the mountains from the porch was excellent. Some of the listing photos show views of neighboring houses and 'downtown' Stecoah, but those must be drone photos, we couldn't see any of that from the cabin. Be sure to check out the Nantahala Outdoors Center and the Stecoah Arts Center - it's a nice little gallery housed in a beautiful building. A visit to Bryson City (highly recommend Everett Street Diner) makes for a nice afternoon too. Jim was very responsive, he always got back to us promptly, and when a thunderstorm knocked out the satellite box, he had it replaced the same afternoon we called him.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We Love Mountain Vista!

Our stay at Mountain Vista was excellent. The home is kept very clean and tidy, and had everything we needed for our stay. The views over Stecoah Valley are amazing, and the star gazing in the evenings was spectacular. It is really quiet there, with the exception of the roosters crowing, a few dogs barking, and the church bells ringing below - all charming. The gravel road leading up the mountain is easy to navigate and clearly marked with signs. We visited in the spring, so weather was changing fast. We used both the indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit. It was great to have the washer/dryer after hiking in the rain a day or two. We were also happy to find puzzles, games and a few videos to keep us entertained in the rain. We had one issue with a water line stoppage, but Jim was quick to respond and provide the help we needed. Jim also provided terrific directions and tips leading up to the trip. From this location we were able to explore Fontana Dam and surrounds, Yellow Creek Falls, Bryson City, the Road to Nowhere, Deep Creek, Tsali Recreational Area, Nantahala Gorge and various other sites in the Smoky Mountain NP. We rode horses at Smokemount Stables and had a blast (first time for kids). We found the visitor center in Bryson City to be an excellent source of ideas and helpful info. (People so NICE there. too!) We all agreed that this was one of the nicest places we've stayed. The owners clearly put thought into providing what would be needed without going over the top. We appreciated that they even left extra masks, sanitizer and wipes for us during these Covid times. This was a wonderful home-away-from-home for us, and served us well as a base to explore the beauty of western North Carolina.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Cabin Dream Come True!

Immediately upon stepping into the cabin you feel at home. Everything is clean, cozy and welcoming. We wanted to stay forever. Anything that you can think of that you may need the owners have provided and from top to bottom to the gorgeous deck you will find rest and relaxation. This was our second year in a row to stay in this dream cabin and the surrounding area is just as beautiful, pristine and full of activities. We highly recommend this cabin rental.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little trip to Paradise!

Booked this Beautiful getaway for a week and turned out to be one of the best decisions of the year! Was kind of our honeymoon and everything was perfect! Easy to find, easy access to a beautiful, secluded, paradise in the Smokey Mountains! Stecoah valley is centrally located on Highway 28 which is a perfect pre- ride to the Tail of the Dragon. Road is awesome, and the scenery second to none. Down the road is Bryson City, another wonderful experience only a few miles up the road. Easy access to the Foothills Parkway, and even closer to Charohala Skyway, which is a cycling road second to none! I highly recommend renting this property for any occasion, and Jim is a very knowledgeable and accommodating host that makes sure you have the best time you can have while in the Smokies! And the house? Inside and out, the perfect getaway for a couple, or a place the whole family will enjoy!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

janet w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin!

Awesome cabin and great location! Everything you could want and need. Enjoyed the fire pit every night and enjoying the great outdoors. Perfect location and road wasn’t bad at all! Only downfall is no WiFi. We have ATT which is not NC friendly, apparently Verizon is. It was nice to be away from cellular devices but not so good for location and directions but everything else out weighed that! Def would love to stay there again!! And the owner Jim is awesome as well! Thank you Jim for sharing your piece of heaven with my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

I wanna buy a place like this
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jim Granger

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