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Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Nantahala Brewing Company
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪106 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Main Level Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Twin

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Crib

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Level Hallway

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Queen

Bathtub or shower

Upstairs Twin

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town

Custom built luxury log home that is conveniently located only about 5 minutes from town, 10 minutes from Deep Creek and Road to Nowhere, 15 minutes from the NOC and Fontana Lake. This home sits on 2 private acres that are beautifully landscaped so that you can enjoy peace and quiet as a base camp for your mountain adventure. Go hiking, ride the train, visit the local shops, restaurants, and breweries in downtown Bryson City without having to navigate a steep driveway! A huge deck extends the entire way around with a covered porch on one side where you can relax and hear the birds chirping or wave to the passing Great Smoky Mountain Railroad guests. A massive stacked Tennessee Field Stone gas fireplace allows you to relax in the main living area. Visiting for the holidays? A cook's kitchen featuring 2 ovens, a gas range, a wet bar and lots of granite counter top space make food prep easy. The master (King) is on the main level with exterior doors onto the porch and a nice bathroom that has a huge Jacuzzi tub and a tile shower. 2 bedrooms upstairs (1 Queen, 2 twins) each with their own baths. The downstairs has a large family room with another massive hearth, a bedroom (King) with a bath and double vanity sinks, another whirlpool tub and stand up tile shower. Internet, cell reception, and a desk is also available (a rare find in the mountains) if you need to do a little virtual work while you’re away. This is truly a beautiful home that we hope your family can enjoy as much as we do.

A pack n play, rocking chair, and children’s toys and books are available to make your vacation packing easy!

Property manager

Stephanie Begansky
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
ONLY with owners permission
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: ONLY with owners permission
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 holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 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

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Island Park - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 21 min drive - 24.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town located?

This family-friendly Bryson City holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and The Cottage Craftsman are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Beautiful home

2nd time staying here. Love watching train go by. Perfect for big families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Great house, roomy and comfortable.

House is great! Plenty of room. It would be helpful to have a TV and DVD player in LR, so family can interact more while cooking, etc. Safe area with view of railroad tracks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J. L.

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

Beautiful, Roomy Cabin

We rented this cabin because we came to Bryson City to ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad (GSMR). The depot was only five minutes away. This 4-BR cabin is very large and extremely nice. It has a large kitchen, roomy bedrooms and a porch that wraps all the way around the house. The gas fireplace is BEAUTIFUL! We liked it so much we are looking for a reason to go back and stay again. We really enjoyed the GSMR, too. If we ever go back, we will certainly try to rent this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tula B.

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

a break from the norm

we enjoyed the property the outdoor space was great. close to Cherokee which was about 15 min drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Beautiful home in beautiful Bryson NC

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home. It was spotless and well stocked with everything needed to enjoy your time there. You can relax and do nothing or be busy doing a different activity everyday. The location is great, a bit secluded but close to most things you’ll want to do. We all had a great time and hope to enjoy another week there in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

Family vacation

This was an AMAZING property for our family vacation. Me, my husband, our 2 sons and their wives and our 5 grandchildren ranging in age from 9 months to 10 years old. The host was incredibly responsive to all of my questions. So much to do in Bryson City AND we saw the train pass EVERY DAY from the deck of the house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Awesome house!

The house was the perfect set up for our extended family vacation! The layout was great for holding a larger crowd, and was very child friendly! Will absolutely book this house again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Family Christmas Polar Express

The cabin was absolutely gorgeous!! Loved being able to have all this family comfortably under one roof!! Precious memories were made!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Amazing!!!

Came up for the polar express and cannot say enough about this fabulous place. Perfect accommodations. Kitchen excellently stocked with anything you could need! Such a convenient location. Just seven minutes to downtown Bryson city. The hosts were amazing. Easy to work with. Professional. And quick to respond to any questions. Will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Joe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall a good stay

The house was very nice, however there were a few disappointments. The upstairs bedroom stated on the listing that there is a queen bed, but it was a full size with a severe sag in the middle of the mattress which was uncomfortable. The driveway was hard to enter and exit with my Corvette due to the sharp angle from the road in front, and scraped the new front spoiler I just installed which will require repair of the finish. Also, the WIFI was bad and took forever to download anything. There is no TV available unless you have a Netflix or Amazon Video account, so we couldn't watch any TV, and only one TV in the whole house which was downstairs. Kitchen was great and main king bedrooms were nice. Spent time on the deck, nice view. The couches and chairs could definitely use replacement as most were pretty broke down.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Family Reunion

Beautiful property, clean, cozy, every room was conveniently put together. Many trails, fishing locations, and dining locations within a 15 minute drive! Don’t hesitate on this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

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

Great place

This home was really nice, me and 3 of my good friends take a trip every year. It has plenty of room and we all have our own bathrooms. Really nice getaway. Will definitely book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

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

Weekend getaway

This is our second time here and we love it. Great location, great house and it's always fun seeing the train go by!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Mountain Getaway

Fantastic cabin in a great location and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina T.

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

Wonderful Weekend Home Base

We traveled to share the same Santa’s Land with our grandkids that their moms enjoyed 25 years earlier. This house was a great home base for our long weekend trip. The grands loved the toy options and the adults loved the house layout and well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed making wonderful memories while at the house, s’mores at the fire pit, walking/sitting several areas provided outdoors, and definitely waving to the passengers coming by on the steam engine train ride that we saw loading up earlier that morning while we visited Bryson City for a delicious breakfast at Everett Street Diner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Stacked Stone Retreat

Beautiful home and property, my family's second time spending a week here and we're already talking about a third trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Want to stay again

We had 3 small families with 3 babies and 2 kids. This cabin was perfect for our needs. It was clean, comfortable and well stocked with linens, kitchen supplies and toys. From a thermostat for each level, to the comfy beds, to the room to play inside and out, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

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

Great space!

The property had plenty of space to spread out as a family. The rooms are large and plenty of bathrooms. The covered deck is also great, along with the covered carport.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Very Relaxing Stay

All six humans and one dog really enjoyed our stay. We particularly liked the wrap around porch where we spent many early mornings and evenings. Overall the house was very inviting with the two bottom levels being used the most. We enjoyed having no houses in sight and very nice landscaping. Although we were in our own private forest we were five minutes from a very nice grocery store and just beyond, Bryson City which was fun to walk through after a day in the park. In short we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to any moderate sized family group (or group of friends).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Great

We had a wonderful time, the house was clean, had everything we needed and the property manager was very kind and it was easy to communicate with her. I highly recommend staying at this house
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Beautiful Mountain Home

My family along with my Brother/Sister-in-law stayed for a week. The cabin was a perfect place to gather in the evening around the fire pit, play games, watch the SMRR train go by. For our group, the suite in the lower level was key because it gave my brother and sister- in-law a place away from the busy family area. However, the upstairs living area was beautiful and more than enough space for all of us to hang out, cook, eat, play games, etc. The kitchen was better equipped than any previous VRBO we've stayed in. The exterior area is beautifully landscaped and maintained. It's also very private, no neighbors that are in your immediate view. The location was super convenient to the grocery and to Bryson City (which is a really charming little town). It was also a good compromise for us... my husband wanted to be on the top of a mountain, I wanted to be close to things. The house is part way up and you do see mountain views while driving up though the view from the house is mostly trees (and the train!). Last, but not least, Stephanie was a great host and answered questions very promptly and made sure we had everything we needed for a fabulous mountain family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C.

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

Perfect Getaway Home!

Exceeded all expectations! Beds were all super comfy, house is well stocked, location is convenient to tons of outdoor activities and shopping/ dining. Host was very responsive and easy to work with. We traveled with kids ranging from 4-11, as well as grandparents. The house accommodated all needs perfectly. We spent a ton of time on the huge porch and enjoyed the large fire pit for hot dogs and s’mores. Our kids were thrilled to be able to see the GSMR train go by right from the hill above the house. While in viewing distance- the train isn’t intrusive to the property at all. We look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Exceeded Expectations

Overall the cabin is much larger and more comfortable than we expected. A great place to unwind each day! The hosts were awesome as well! Very responsive and had an AC issue resolved within a few hours. Can ask for more than that. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Great long weekend! 1st Birthday and Easter

This house was perfect for our large crew. Inside and out-Plenty of room to move about. I will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn k.

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

Lovely Stay

The house was super comfortable. Everything was great, honestly! Close to town and yet "tucked away" among the mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Begansky

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We are a young family that loves the great outdoors. This home was our primary residence for a few years until our Active Duty status moved us away. We hope to return full time some day but meanwhile wanted to share this home with other families to create wonderful mountain memories!

Why they chose this property

We love how close this house is to town, hiking trails, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Fontana Lake! Everyday you can have a new adventure only minutes from the doorstep. Whether you want to just relax by the fireplace, go hiking, go tubing, go fishing, ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, or take in a scenic sunset, this is the perfect launching point.

What makes this property unique

Tucked away for privacy but no steep or long driveway, cell reception, and internet availability are rare to find in Western North Carolina. We have it all in this gorgeous and relaxing retreat. Sit on the deck and wave to those riding the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, listen to the birds sing, and then get out and see the sights!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests