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Real log cabin near Nantahala rafting! Hot tub, easy access, & game room.

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Evening view of the cabin. Great spot for relaxing after an adventurous day.
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Game room
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Loft

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Large Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Real log cabin near Nantahala rafting! Hot tub, easy access, & game room.

Thank you for considering our authentic log cabin for your next getaway!

We are conveniently located 15 minutes from Bryson City and 5 minutes away from the adventures the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) provides, and 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains national park.


~THE SPACE~
This charming 1-2 bedroom cabin includes a King bed in the downstairs bedroom, a full-size log-frame futon in the loft (VERY comfortable!) and a queen size pull-out leather sofa in the living room to comfortably accommodate 4 guests. The master bedroom is the only room that offers complete privacy.
This easily accessible mountain retreat features central heat and AC, a large open space living/dining room with leather sofa, flat-screen smart TV, electric fireplace, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops, large bathroom with a combination clawfoot tub/shower, large master bedroom and a loft area with a game room including a retro style cocktail arcade with 60 classic games and a foosball table.


~THE PROPERTY~
Step outside to enjoy the firepit overlooking the mountain scenery, a babbling creek with small pond and waterfall, lots of land to explore, a gas grill for cookouts and a hot tub to unwind in after your adventurous day. We are located right off the highway, therefore, when you are outside you will hear traffic from the road.

*Please note that our new log cabin, Smoke'n View Cabin (312 Biltmore Cr VRBO propety ID #2769284), is also available for rent further up our 11 acre property, provides spectacular, jaw dropping, views of the Smoky Mountains, Fontana Lake, and the great Smoky Mountain RR to renters!

~THE AREA~
The area has something for everyone (hiking, mountain biking, shopping, zip lining, fishing, golfing, tubing, kayaking, white water rafting, scenic drives….RELAXING)!

We are conveniently located to almost everything in the area - the NOC, Tail of the Dragon (amazing drive, look it up if you are not familiar with it), Bryson City, Cherokee, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Fontana Dam, and more!

Bryson City has been featured by Smithsonian Magazine as one of “20 Best Small Towns to Visit” (2016); one of “20 Best Mountain Towns in America” by Mens Journal (2017); by Backpacker Magazine as one of 12 US “Top Hiker Towns” (2016); and voted by Trip Advisor readers as one of “8 Beautiful Little Lake Towns Across America” (2017).

A 15-minute drive will have you in Bryson City, where you can enjoy shopping, ice cream, homemade chocolates/candies, restaurants (Pasqualino’s has great Italian food), breweries, fishing, tubing, swimming, museums and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.

If you prefer something more adventurous bring your mountain bike (or rent one) and enjoy the Tsali Recreation Area, a quick 10-minute drive from the cabin or the Fire Mountain Bike Trail in Cherokee, an easy 30-minute drive away. Not to mention various options for zip lining!

There are plenty of world class white water rafting and kayaking opportunities on the Nantahala River, within 5 minutes of the cabin, or go across the street to the Nantahala Village for horseback riding!

Feeling lucky? Visit the newly renovated Harrah’s Cherokee Casino! While in Cherokee don’t forget to check out the native American museums, dancing and shops!


Let us know if you have any questions. We also provide information about the area in the welcome binder at the cabin.

Property manager

Bridget Oakley and Tom Princiotta
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Suitable , but it is not childproof/has stairs.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only, please. Dispose of butts.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 14 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 14 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 14 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Relia's Garden Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Real log cabin near Nantahala rafting! Hot tub, easy access, & game room. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Real log cabin near Nantahala rafting! Hot tub, easy access, & game room.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Real log cabin near Nantahala rafting! Hot tub, easy access, & game room.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Real log cabin near Nantahala rafting! Hot tub, easy access, & game room. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fontana Lake and Bryson City Gem Mine. Swain County Park is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

pats f.

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

Great

Beautiful cabin.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika O.

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

Cozy and Clean!

Great stay for our family. A very reasonable location, & great communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Peaceful Honeymoon

We had a beautiful stay at the cabin for our honeymoon. It was quiet, clean, and peaceful. We very much enjoyed our time and can't wait to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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

Nantahala getaway

Loved that this cabin was so close to Nantahala Village Inn (great dining), Nantahala Outdoor Center, and the falls. Easy to find, clean and well appointed. Everything we needed for a restful stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

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

Perfection

This was our first trip to Bryson City and we could not have stayed at a more perfect place. After sightseeing everyday, we made a point to make sure we were back at the cabin early enough to enjoy everything it offered. We loved the foosball and arcade tables (we got to act like kids again at 53 & 55 years of age) - the firepit and hot tub were the exclamation point at the end of the day after riding and hiking all day. We will definitely be back and will definitely be recommending to all of our family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

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

Quiet Getaway

Very cute, well appointed cabin. Close to the NOC. Kids enjoyed the games and said the futon was very comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica Y.

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

Clean, quaint, and charming little cabin

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the mountains and resting in this cabin. Bed was comfy. Everything was clean. There was a great little coffee shop around the corner from it. Hot tub was great before and after hiking each day.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip K.

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

Wonderful Cabin

Everything was as promised and wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francis A.

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

Perfect for a getaway

Absolutely loved our stay at the cabin. Clean and well kept, it had all the comforts of home while still feeling like we found a private spot in the woods to get away for a while. My wife and I hope to return to the area again soon and will look to book this cabin again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

perfect

love the property and the stay was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

Very Nice...

Great place! Well kept & clean..
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

R M.

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

Great cabin in the woods!

We had our honeymoon here and did 4 days of NOC kayak school. This location was great to get to both sides of the state. We loved sitting in the hot tub at night under the stars and watching the deer and ground hogs come out. We knew we would heard the cars but didn’t seem to bother us plenty of time for quietness. We will be back to stay there. Loved it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alisen R.

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

Was exactly what we needed

Least stressful check in and out ever, well stocked games, plenty of space for us to actually rest.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley K.

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

Great stay

We really enjoyed our stay here! The amenities all worked and made the experience even better. We’re still talking about how comfy the bed was! And just an fyi for folks without 4WD, our Hyundai Accent did just fine on the drive. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ana J., United States

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

Perfect Getaway Cabin

The cabin was just perfect for our family of 4. The owners were responsive to all our inquiries and even helped make an early check in possible. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah Y.

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

Mountain Get Away

The cabin was beautiful. Very clean and nicely equipped. It was convenient to the areas we went to. Tommy’s Paradise at the bottom of the road had great wings and the horse stables across the street were very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Very nice

Enjoy the this quite cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

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

AMAZING

Everything was beautiful and very clean!!! We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy W.

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

Great place!!

Only thing was several big ants ~ not properties owner fault by no means ~ just need to spray
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alyssa Z.

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

Honeymoon getaway

The cabin was lovely and cozy. We took advantage of all the amenities, really enjoyed the hot tub! The view at the cabin was fantastic and we had fun using the fire pit. The king mattress was very firm, a bit too firm for me. Overall a nice place to call home for a week by GSM National Park and Nantahala National Forest & Gorge.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Awesome Thanksgiving Weekend

Beautiful cabin for a great Thanksgiving weekend in the mountains. Enjoyed being out and about in Bryson City and at the NOC on Friday, Polar Express on Friday night and relaxing and watching college football on Saturday.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paula L.

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

Nice and clean

Very nice and clean property. It was cold outside but it wasn’t drafty at all in the cabin. Nice place for a young family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A., Columbia

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

Wonderful cabin

We stayed on this wonderful little cabin for 6 nights and really enjoyed our time there. The weather decided not to cooperate with our scheduled plans so we spent time just laying around and enjoying the cabin. We played games, grilled, and enjoyed the hot tub. This place had everything we needed and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison L.

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

Fantastic Home!

The house was clean and in a perfect location for us. It looked just like the pictures. The upstairs game room was a fun addition. We loved getting in the hot tub at night after a long day of whitewater rafting. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Chicago

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

This is one of the NICEST Cabins....

The cabin is fresh, clean & that perfect "Cabiny" look & feel without compromising amenities. Games were so fun & the Hot Tub was a nice respite after hiking. We brought more than we needed. This host takes care of their guests & the cabin! Will go again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bridget Oakley and Tom Princiotta

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We live in Wilmington NC and have been in the Real Estate rental/management business for 15+ plus years there. We've been visiting the area for years and decided to broaden our horizons and purchased this beautiful piece of mountain property to build some beautiful rental log cabins (new cabin in the works!) for vacationers to revel in many of the great experiences that the area has to offer which we have come to love and have become an integral part of our lives over the years.

Why they chose this property

We have been vacationing in the Bryson City area for over 5 years and love the area and all it has to offer so much we decided to purchase our own property to build several rental cabins for others to share these same great experiences. The property is stunning with it's babbling brook and pond on the lower section and amazing long range views at the upper portion of the cabins to come in the future

The property has super easy year round access (flat paved street to our property) and the property abuts 64 acres of designated National Forest.

*We are proud to announce that our second cabin, Smoke'n View Cabin, is in the works further up our property which will provide unrivaled, panoramic views of the Smoky Mountains, where you can see the lights of cars coming and going from Clingmans Dome at night, and Fontana Lake, where you can see the Great Smoky Mountain RR traversing the Lake! It will be steep drive but worth it if you want to be surrounded by breathtaking mountain views during your stay.*



What makes this property unique

A lot of pride, as well as blood, sweat, and tears, were put into designing and building this cabin ourselves to our very own high standards to be sure to please vacationing renters. The balcony off the upstairs loft overlooks the pond and brook and is great for star gazing, bird watching, and most importantly the abundance of fireflies during the early summer, hence the name of our cabin.


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English

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