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Firefly Lodge; views, theatre, game room, hot tub

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Gaze at the mountain views as you soak in the hot tub overlooking the mountains.
Enjoy the ambience of the Christmas Tree while warming up by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa.
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Firefly LodgeFirefly Lodge sits nestled on a mountainside with all the seclusion you want and the proximity to Bryson City and Nantahala Outdoor Center you need!
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 11325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Nantahala Brewing Company
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Firefly Lodge; views, theatre, game room, hot tub

Welcome to Firefly Lodge, managed by Steadly Group. This authentic log cabin is located 15 minutes from downtown Bryson City and the train. Winter will unveil long range mountain views from the balcony while you immerse yourself in the magic of the mountains. Embark on the ultimate outdoor adventure vacation right here near Nantahala and the Great Smoky Mountains. Then head back to Firefly Lodge for a soak in the hot tub, game room tournaments and your favorite movie in the home theatre!

We want to welcome you to spend your holidays at Firefly Lodge.
Experience a fantastic and unforgettable escape when you book this authentic log cabin - truly a place to get away! As you enter this majestic log built home away from home, a gorgeous open floor plan with unique tongue and groove wood logs welcomes you.
Create everlasting memories with your loved ones while gathered around the gas fireplace and streaming your favorite series and movies on the large Roku smart TV. The well-appointed kitchen has all the essentials to prepare meals from intimate meals for couples to extravagant feasts. There is a coffee bar complete with a Keurig coffee maker with assorted K-cups and all the essentials.
The main level has a spacious master bedroom with a King bed and an en suite master bathroom. Wide French doors lead to a private screened in porch, the perfect place for a quiet cup of coffee before you start your day or a relaxing glass of wine before turning in for the night.
This level grants you easy access to an extensive wrap-around deck with seating, outdoor dining area, an electric grill, and gorgeous mountain views. A laundry room with a washer/dryer can be found on this level as well.

You will find two more spacious bedrooms on the upper level each with Queen beds and one full bathroom. One of the Queen bedrooms upstairs has a fold down futon bed for additional sleeping space. The second Queen bedroom upstairs houses the dedicated workspace with a desk and swivel chair. The upper level loft is also home to a full sized shuffleboard game with seating overlooking the main living area.

When it comes to indoor entertainment, the home boasts a game/media room on the lower level, which features air hockey, arcades, a Roku TV, foosball table, a wall-mounted dartboard, wall-mounted Tic-Tac-Toe, and a variety of board and card games. You will also find a Ladder Ball set, a cornhole game set, giant Jenga and Connect 4 games. From here, you will also have access to another wrap-around deck with a bubbly hot tub area decorated with string lights and the most fabulous mountain views. Take a break in the hammock on this balcony overlooking the mountain or enjoying the forest activity. Other great perks include an outdoor lighted firepit area with seating perfect for roasting marshmallows!
You can also gather the movie buffs of the group and head into the space themed movie theatre! Streaming from your phone, you can use the mirror image feature from smartphones to stream anything you'd like. Turn the black light on and be transported into space!
Sleeping arrangements on this level include a kids bunk bedroom with games, a play tent, kids toys and an additional Roku smart TV. There is an en suite bathroom as well.

Nearby attractions include Nantahala Outdoor Center where you can raft, shop and/or dine. Drive a short distance to the Smoky Mountain Railroad, downtown Bryson City which includes shops, breweries, and dining. We love Deep Creek River tubing and Deep Creek Winery! Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Fontana from Almond Boat Park and go fishing or tubing for the day. Attend seasonal events at Darnell Farms, check their website for current festivals. Not far is Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Sequoyah National Golf Course.

You will have 24/7 support from our team.

You may need 4WD or AWD vehicle during the winter months depending on weather conditions.

There is free parking on site.
Up to 2 dogs are welcome with additional fees. No other animals are allowed without specific approval.
Due to our local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 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
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 first aid kit

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 the mountains. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Mason Mountain Mine and Oaks Gallery. Travelling with kids? Consider 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 - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Island Park - 18 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 18 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 30 min drive - 31.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Lodge; views, theatre, game room, hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Firefly Lodge; views, theatre, game room, hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Lodge; views, theatre, game room, hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Lodge; views, theatre, game room, hot tub located?

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located in the mountains, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Tuckasegee River and Fontana Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

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

Great Adventure at Firefly Lodge

We ended up with 4 adults and 4 teens for our trip. The teens loved the theatre, game room and hot tub. We had a hard time getting them to even come up to eat. We found everything that we needed to make meals. The cabin is spacious with plenty of room to spread out. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. I give it an A!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin H.

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

The top of the mountain

The one word that kept coming up was magical. My brother’s family joined us and we had an amazing time. Big enough to spread out. The teens took over the game room. Close to all the fun but completely out of the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Great for families

This cabin is perfect for friends and family. We took advantage of the fun amenities on site; movie room, air hockey, video games, hot tub, shuffle board, fire pit and grill. This was one of the best properties we’ve stayed at, it was so clean and comfortable! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Awesome

Awesome stay. Everything was as described. Ashley communicated with us through the process and made sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L P.

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

JLP

Very nice host , very clean all you could hope for a very pleasant getaway and a awesome drive up to the cabin looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5 Star Get Away

The cabin was a perfect location, very clean, lots of space for multiple families & the hosts go above & beyond to make your stay a dream vacation. Check in was easy & communication with host always had a quick response. The only negative is that at time of check in we noted 7 unlocked entry level windows, 1 front door & 1 movie room garage door which is just a safety thing with kids & watching to many secluded mountain scary movies. The door locks and handles are a bit tricky to use but the location is completely safe & well lit outside. We definitely would stay again & highly recommend for others to do so.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Beautiful amazing

I loved it here everything u need it was an amazing stay my family would do it again! We didn’t want to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sieglinde c.

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

Fire Fly Lodge

This house was a hit with our young children, they had so much fun and all basic necessities were there which we appreciated not having to purchase or bring.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Y.

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

Wonderful House for all ages!

We loved this property SO much! It was really clean, a good size and had everything you could need. The owner did not skimp on the furnishings. Our kids, ages 2-4 loved the game room…(even the adults had their time on the air hockey table). The bed rooms were very spacious and the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensils you could need. We started our morning with the complementary coffee and then fixed a breakfast for 6 adults and 4 children. We all fit perfectly and still had plenty of room. This is a house we can continue to come back to as our family ages. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett L.

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

Great House, Great Views, Wonderfully Appointed!

We had a great time staying at the Firefly Lodge. The house is in great shape, very well maintained and super clean. The home is also very well appointed with everything you need -- we were also very impressed with the attention to detail in making things feel like home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and always love coming to Bryson City!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kody D.

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

The Perfect Trip

The house was everything we hoped for and more. The communication was excellent before, during and after the stay. It was a perfect house for two families (4 adults, 4 kids and a dog). Our kids did not ask for their iPads or games once the entire stay. Easy access to amazing hiking though there’s enough to do at the house to never leave. The hot tub was clean to relax the legs, cooked dinner for the group every night (kitchen had everything we needed). We made smores at the fire pit and finished the day with a movie in the theatre every night. It was truly a perfect trip. The only knock I have is that I wish fewer people knew about it so we could have stayed longer. We already cant wait for our next trip to firefly lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Excellent Hosts, Mother Nature had other plans

Unfortunately our stay had to be postponed due to both Hurricane Helene hit the area as well as both Hurricane Helene and Milton hitting our hometown of Manasota Key, FL. Ashley understood our situation and worked with us through the VRBO process. We definitely plan to re-schedule this trip as it was to have been a birthday celebration for both more husband and daughter who share a birthday and were hitting some milestone years. As Hosts ourselves of a vacation rental in Florida we appreciate other hosts who would do what we would have done for our guests in a situation out of their control. We will be back....Thank you to Ashley and Firefly Lodge!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Incredible experience.

This team and owner went above and beyond in helping us and communicating with us immediately following Hurricane Helene. This house is awesome, and the views are incredible. Will definitely stay here again if I’m ever in the area again. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haydee N.

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

Family getaway

The property manager is very responsive and offers lots of tips on the area. The house was clean and had the best game room. We enjoyed the hot tub and I imagine that soon when the leaves fall there will be a nice view on balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Perfection

Exactly what we wanted. We have stayed in a different cabin in the area each year for the last 12 years. This was our favorite. Very nice inside. Very secluded outside. The game room & theater were a big hit. Description is accurate & owner is friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Great place

Very nice cabin in a remote and quiet location but still accessible to NOC and Bryson City as it sits pretty much in between both locations. Great place for a mountains get away weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

We had a great time.

Property was clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen was properly stocked and had all the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Fabulous Bryson City Cabin

Beautiful mountain cabin in a really cool location. Everything was super clean and comfortable. The decks are awesome and there are plenty of games in the basement for the family. The owners are very conscientious and attended to every detail, including mailing back my son’s AirPods very quickly. We would definitely stay there again. Bryson City is a wonderful small mountain town that is definitely worth visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Myra H.

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

Good Times Had By All

Firefly Lodge is a great gathering and get away place for all ages. Plenty of individual spaces to escape with a book and together spaces to share family time. Ashley was delightful to work with and very prompt with replies to questions. We would definitely recommend Firefly Lodges for your mountain getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jim F.

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

Celebrations

We were making a vacation to celebrate milestones in our family. Frist, it was my Dad's 89th birthday. Secondly, earlier it was my parent's 67th wedding anniversary. And lastly our eldest daughter also had a birthday in the week. We wanted to rent "On Golden Pond" for a movie night to celebrate their anniversary, but internet/ streaming service was too poor all week long - even went completely out in spots. YouTubeTV, HULU, Netflix & Prime all wouldn't play. Social Media would scroll but not play video. The last mile or so is on a private, one lane, gravel road that could have been improved; very bumpy. I would not attempt the drive in a sedan in the late fall thru winter months. Area events were fantastic: On to these hills in Cherokee, Train ride and tubing were great as well. My parents are in good, but declining health and main floor accommodations were well suited for them. Overall, if you want solitude/ cool weather vacation in a very nice house - it is as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

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

Beautiful mountain retreat!

The house was absolutely stunning, and the property was like being in a piece of heaven! The hosts were very responsive and helpful in making sure we had the most perfect weekend. Would definitely recommend in the future!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

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

Great cabin and location

Cabin is great for hosting a group. Lots of amenities and beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie H.

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

Will definitely book again!

We enjoyed our time at Firefly cabin and plan to book again in the near future. The cabin is conveniently located to many of our favorite spots in western NC but offers a secluded getaway that is uncommon this close to so many attractions and amenities. The hosts have put thoughtful detail into the cabin, from a well stocked kitchen to very comfortable seating inside and out. They were also excellent communicators, and we knew we could count on a quick response if we needed anything. We have never rented a cabin on a rain water catchment system and were not sure what to expect, but we had zero issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

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