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Perfect for Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft

1 Double Futon

Lower Level Full/Double

1 Double Bed

Lower Level Kids Room

2 Single Beds

Lower Level King

1 King Bed and 1 Child Bed

Main Level Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Main Level Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect for Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views

Our High Valley House is a wonderful place that has been our family home for the last 20+ years. Love at first site is what made us buy it and will make you glad that you are here. Sit in the porch swing or hammock and take in the miles-long view, or enjoy it through the huge windows that surround the house. Better yet, join up around the fire-pit or soak in the hot tub. Easy access to a 4-lane Highway, but very secluded. Close to the NOC, whitewater, Tsali mountain biking, Appalachian Trail, Lake Fontana, Tail of the Dragon for motorcycles, Smoky Mountain National Park, and the Cherokee Casino.

The house layout works great for separating the guests. The master bedroom is on the main level with a Queen bed and the jetted tub with windows to the world. Downstairs, there is the King bedroom, the Double bedroom, and a Kids room with a dual twin bed trundle. There is also a separate full bathroom and laundry downstairs. Outside exits from both ends of the downstairs give you easy access to the yard and hot tub. You can relax upstairs and put the kids and in-laws downstairs, or switch. Everyone can re-group on the main level with the open kitchen that is great for visiting and enjoying the views out the over-size windows.

If you are in the area to ride your motorcycle on the amazing mountain roads, this house will make a great central base for exploring. There is a huge covered area under the front deck that you can ride into and out of. There is only a short stretch of level gravel road coming into the neighborhood, otherwise all pavement access including the driveway.

Cyclists will appreciate the covered bike wash area to work on and leave their bikes

Fisherman will enjoy the easy access to the Nantahala and Little Tennessee Rivers and Lake Fontana.

There are great quiet walks right from the house and folks with a little adventure can even hike all the way down to the Nature Conservancy tracts of the Needmore Tract on the Little Tennessee River.

All this, yet the house is very easy to access and is only 15 minutes from Bryson City.

Property manager

Kent Cranford
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: limit 2 total
Mostly hardwood and tile floors
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

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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 the mountains and on a lake. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. 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

  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 18 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 18 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 29 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Relia's Garden Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect for Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Perfect for Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect for Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect for Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Swain County Park and Fontana Lake. Pincu Pottery and Nantahala River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

We love coming back here

As always, Kent and Susan have made our stay here wonderful. The place is clean and cozy with the best veiw of the valley.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Jean H.

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

Awesome view!

We loved our time at this house and the views were amazing! The house was large as we had 9 people and still had plenty of room. The Host was very kind and responded quickly with any concerns we had, would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica p.

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

Great location!

Property had a great view and very convenient to Bryson city and the Nantahala.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Awesome trip with beautiful views!

Kent was awesome and very communicative. Close to the national park and Bryson city shops. Cardinal coffee just down the road is a must in the morning!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Wonderful stay!

We loved everything about this place! It was so clean and homey. We spent mornings in the porch in the swing and in the hammock watching the sun come up and enjoying the spectacular view. The home has plenty of space and our family of 7 had lots of room to spread out. The host was easy to communicate with . We highly recommend this home and are so grateful to our hosts for making it available.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

Beautiful Mountain Getaway

Our family does a mountain cabin getaways every other year therefore we have done many. I was telling my wife that this cabin was the best we have ever stayed at and she agreed. The view is amazing, the cabin is incredibly clean, tastefully decorated and easy to navigate with little handwritten notes and signs that are part of a larger aesthetic. On our trip home we were talking about going back to the same cabin next time because it was just that comfortable for us. Campfires in the evenings overlooking the view, plenty of space for 5 adults to sleep comfortably. My daughter loved the loft and stayed there along with our Portuguese Water Dog. He had a blast with the freedom to run around outside, no leash and more smells than he had ever seen. It is secluded enough that you don't have to worry about visitors and your dog being off leash. Our whole family highly recommends this cabin. From all of our trips of this type from over the years this has been our favorite. The price is excellent and worth the investment.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tia J.

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

Great view

We enjoyed the view, swing and hot tub. The host was very friendly and helpful. It was close to everything but in the woods so there wasn’t a lot of noise. It was also pretty clean. It definitely could use some remodeling though. Several doors not working properly and was a little musty smelling. But overall we would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea F.

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

Sweet Retreat!

We’ve stayed here two years in a row & absolutely love it! The house was roomy for our family group, and the privacy and view were amazing. The owners have always been extremely timely answering any questions we’ve had. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Comfortable cabin

Had 6 adults riding street bikes. Plenty of room to hang out/sleep plus room to park our bikes plus a truck and trailer. Hard to find a cabin with this much parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz G.

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

Clean, spacious, with views even better than the pictures.

Beautiful! The hot tub faced the beautiful views, as did the wraparound porch and the huge windows in the living room!. My family’s had a mini reunion there, and we never felt cramped, only appreciative of the spacious area and beautiful surroundings. The pictures really don’t capture how beautiful the views are. My mom already is planning to come next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly P.

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

Great spot

It was great with our kids! Only issue was problems with the fridge. But it is an older fridge. Host was quick with suggestions. House was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ross K.

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

Perfect Mountain Getaway

We had a FABULOUS time staying in this beautiful home. Kent was such a great host! My wife and I had planned this weekend getaway for whitewater rafting at the NOC (only 11 minutes from the house) with her parents, our two children ages 10 and 8, and our 2 yr old Golden Retriever. The house was just perfect for our stay. Very clean, spacious, beautiful mountain views, and the A/C kept the house nice and cool even in those hot 90+ degree days in mid-July. The dam went down for unplanned maintenance on the day of our rafting trip, but Kent was very flexible and helpful in working with us to accommodate our adjusted schedule. Excellent communication, quick, clear, and overall great experience. Thanks so much! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Harley Ride through the mountians

This is our 5th or 6th time renting this property. It is always clean and well maintained. The view is incredible as we always start our day drinking coffee on the porch enjoying the sun coming up over the mountain. We usually end our day on the porch or in the hot tub watching the sun set. The house is conveniently located to all the roads any Harley rider would want to take as well as all the surrounding cities to visit such as Bryson, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg ect. I highly recommend High Valley.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Quiet, spaceous and a beautiful view

Our family (Parents plus 23, 20, & 17 yr old) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! There was plenty of space for us to enjoy dinner and games at the dining room table, yet our own quiet spaces to relax. The was just about everything we needed in the kitchen, and loved the open concept so that we could talk while we were cooking/cleaning up. The porch swing and hammock are perfect places to relax with a book or headphones. It was very quiet outdoors; rarely did we hear other cars or people. The view is just incredible. Be sure to look up at the night sky; so many stars to see. The owners have kept up with this house, and it is beautifully furnished. No issues with hot water or anything else during our stay. Kent even contacted us that the wifi was going to be down one of the nights we were there, and we had no issues with it. The driveway is steep, but no issues with it. There's even space for you to back into the spots at the top. All 5 of us want to go back, and I have zero reservations about booking this house again. Thank you Kent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ray B., Jacksonville

Great experinece...view....porch...convenience....amenities.

The property on High Valley Road was, again, an overall great experience! The listing was spot on...what a view!! The property was well maintained and it appeared some minor improvements were made since our last stay in 2015. We were, however, disappointed in the condition of the B B Q Grill....and the propane tanks were both empty. The inconvenience of having to refill a tank was unexpected. Also, the trundle bed a bottom bedroom should have a mattress on top of the box springs. The Owners are great to work with and are very good about returning emails addressing our needs. We have enjoyed the relationship with them for many years. Our group visits the house each year for the motorcycle rides in the greater area....awesome experience! We cook most meals in the house. Our group of 5-6 has stayed in the house 5 different occasions over the last 6 years. Our group continues to return to this house because of it's proximity to our activities, the convenience of the amenities the house offers and the care the Owners have taken to keep the house in good condition. Our group will definitely look to book our trip again late summer with the Owners if it is available.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Betty L.

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

Perfect family get away

Just what we needed for an early Christmas gathering. Prompt communication, well stocked, great location and a plenty of room for adults and children to have their own space yet also gather together as a group.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

High Valley Rd Cabin

This place was perfect! The loveliest cabin tucked away at the top of a mountain with stunning views. The house was fully stocked with everything you could need. It was very clean and spacious, with a lot of room for us to all have our own space. The owners were great communicators and willing to help with anything we needed upon our arrival and throughout the stay. We felt very welcome from the moment we stepped foot onto the property. The location was great, close to Bryson city activities, gem mining and other fun, mountainous things to do. Can’t recommend this place enough, it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

Outstanding stay !!!

Great trip from the beginning. The directions were spot on. The house had plenty of privacy and room for the dogs to run outside. The house was spotless and Amazingly Well stocked. The kitchen had everything you need. Unbelievable attention to detail. Little things like including a discount card in the welcome book for the local grocery. Great views from the deck. Awesome sleeping accommodations. We are already planning our next vacation there in the spring.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus M., Statesville

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

Sweet Spot

This house and location has a tremendous amount to offer. With more than ample room and well appointed with the signature view of the mountains both inside and outside, the house should satisfy most anyone. It's located within very reasonable time an distance of the many attractions available in that are both natural and man made. We had a fabulous time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles W., CHARLOTTE

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

Mountain getaway

Amazing Mountain View from an amazing deck. 4 bedrooms plus loft offers lots of sleeping space. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

High Valley House Stay 8/22

We had a fantastic stay at the High Valley House. The view was absolutely stunning, and we were even lucky enough to have a rainbow appear over the mountains at the end of our stay. The house was very clean and provided plenty of space for group of 8. The location was also great and we enjoyed Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Lake Fontana. Kent was great about communicating and making sure that we had everything that we needed. We would definitely stay there again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

whitney s.

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

Spectacular Mountain View’s

Mountain View’s inside and out. Love the swing and hammock on the covered porch along with table and chairs. Plenty of space inside with a stocked kitchen. It’s home away from home. 10-15 minutes from NOC or Bryson city. It’s our second time here and I’m sure there will be a third. It’s just tranquil…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great place with friendly owners

Great place with friendly owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon E.

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

Beautiful Hidden Gem

Every detail was thought of for convenience - we had the best time. The park nearby was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

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

Privacy, Peace, and a Mesmerizing View

In one sentence: This place was everything we had hoped it would be, from size and convenience to location and comfort. We'd go back in a heartbeat. Our host was incredibly attentive and everything was as it should be. We had ourselves (senior couple), another couple in their 20s and 30s, and a family of four. Everyone slept in a bedroom, and we could have added a couple more folks by using the loft. The two dogs were happy, too. We're from California: the AC worked, making the humidity a lot less annoying. Our son and daughter-in-law both graduated from culinary school; they did the bulk of the cooking and had no complaints about the kitchen. All they brought was a favorite knife. Note: whether each of us had cell phone service depended upon our provider. Those of us with ATT were good; those with T-Mobile couldn't get a signal. The Wi-Fi setup was good and accessible throughout the house, but the bandwidth itself varied. The house is a comfortable family place, with all the necessities, storage so you can unpack, pillows, blankets, etc. I never once heard a complaint from anyone. We felt like we were completely alone in the forest, with an incredible view of forests and hills for miles. We went to some local attractions (worth doing) but I think we enjoyed most just exploring, hiking, and wading/swimming in the rivers. Probably my best VRBO ever.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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