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Erikas Dream - Handcrafted Log Cabin near River

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Erikas Dream - Handcrafted Log Cabin near River

Secluded, but within minutes of shops, galleries and restaurants. Drive into our mountain cove and up the hill to the welcoming front porch of Erika's Dream, a great getaway - for the weekend, a long vacation or even a honeymoon.

The great room features a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with comfortable leather furnishings for TV watching or quiet conversations by the fire. Everything is provided in the well-equipped kitchen and the generous sized dining table seats six people with ease. Breakfast is also wonderful out on the patio, or you can prepare steaks on the charcoal grill. The swing and rockers on the front porch are just perfect for a lazy afternoon or that morning cup of coffee.
Both bedrooms have queen-sized beds with cozy comforters and soft linens. Open the windows and let the cool mountain breezes lull you to sleep. (We do have AC, too.)
At the end of the day, take a soothing soak in your private hot tub in the woods. Then relax by the outdoor fireplace, listen to the quiet and take in the wonder of the night sky. Your stay in our our romantic smoky mountain cabins will give you memories to last a lifetime.

We request that the guest who books the reservation be respectfully 18 or older. Pets are allowed though we do ask guests pay pet rent of $80 for their first dog, with an additional $40 for each additional dog, to help cover the additional time it takes our staff to prepare the property for our next guests, please bring a crate if you intend to leave the dog at the property unattended and we reserve the right to decline puppies, large breeds over a certain weight, etc.

Property manager

Whispering Winds

Languages

English

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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

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No limits to guest allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: no limits to guest allowed
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo 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

  • Island Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 16 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Erikas Dream - Handcrafted Log Cabin near River pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Erikas Dream - Handcrafted Log Cabin near River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Erikas Dream - Handcrafted Log Cabin near River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Erikas Dream - Handcrafted Log Cabin near River located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Island Park and Nantahala Brewing Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Thank u Eduard:)

Great place to visit but probably ought to have an all wheel drive vehicle, seeing as how you are in the top cabin! Unless you want to back down the driveway at 40 mph like Mr Ed did!! I’d definitely go back. Thanks guys for a nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Communication
Good- clean, one bed was comfy, nicely decorated and new. Bad- hill to get up to cabin very steep gravel road. no fire pit like in photos, hot tub not working( text sent about hot tub to inform 2.5 hours after check in, after unload luggage, all groceries). Asked owner for partial refund and no communication back. Would not rent again or recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Miriam Brown P., Greenville

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Location

Could Be Better

We wanted to like this place but a few things bothered us. We agree with other reviewers. The road to the property was very steep, narrow, a mix of gravel , paved roads but with potholes. We were so glad we brought our SUV. The property photos need updating to reflect worn leather furnishings and the missing fire pit. The kitchen was way below basics. The host was quickly responsive to emails before our arrival. We arrived 15-minutes early. A woman dropped off some clean mats and suggested we give the property high ratings. After our visit, we felt it didn’t warrant it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Great get away

We enjoyed our time in BRYSON. even though the road to the cabin was rough on a mustang we loved being away from everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jud N.

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

No words

Wonderful. Nuff said.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Great cabin and location

The cabin was great! The hot tub was clean and worked properly. We enjoyed the area and the cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B., Ottumwa IA USA

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

Signage

Just needs to be a little better otherwise most enjoyable.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Adorable log cabin

The log cabin was cozy and fun to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day living. The cabin is equipped with everything you need. Outdoor space was very relaxing, even in the rain. Nice large covered porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry F.

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

Very pleased

Loved the location, very convenient to Bryson City. Cabin was quiet and private as advertised. Perfect for our weekend getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

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

Anniversary Get Away

We truly enjoyed our anniversary get away. The leaves were absolutely beautiful and the hot tub amazing. Very private property. We ended up bringing our daughter and she too had a wonderful time! The fireplace made things extra cozy. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

William C.

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

Property

Overall pleased with your property.Only complaints(being minor complaints) was some of the lightbulbs we're out and the heavy machinery and garbage from the unfinished homes laying around took away from the beautiful property.The cabin and hot tub were very nice and appreciate the effort that was taken to install the hot tub! Overall very pleased and would recommend to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

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

Private Smokies Getaway

Erika’s Dream was a great destination. Great private hot tub down a few steps from the cabin. Well appointed cabin as advertised. Clean and cozy. Great fireplace. I spent one whole day on the porch swing, just chilling. Close to great hikes and Bryson City. Bring your fly fishing rod for close by river. Quick communication with owner. The entry road is steep and narrow, part gravel, part paved. Bring your own firewood from the IGA, sensibly priced. Great farmers market nearby ( Darnell’s).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Beautiful cabin

Beautiful private cabin. Kitchen was well appointed. I was even able to cook Easter dinner. Hot tub was clean, hot and private. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

teal S.

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

Weekend get away

Our experience with cabin and property manager was all around wonderful! We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelley A.

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

Outdoor oasis

The outdoor amenities make this rental truly special. We enjoyed grilling and dining on the patio, swinging on the front porch as the sun came up, and dipping in the hot tub each evening. The cabin itself is full of rustic charm with comfy furnishings and bedding. There were plenty of towels and linens available.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

jamie H.

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

Beautiful Weekend

We had a wonderful time, you have a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Magical

My husband and I had a wonderful, relaxing time at this warm and cozy cabin!!It was snowing, so we spent a lot of time by the fireplace. The hot tub is a few steps from the cabin and we got in it every night! The lights in the trees with the snow looked magical!! I spoke to our host because we got stuck here in the snow. She was warm and kind, like speaking to a friend!! She said if we got stuck an extra day, there would be no charge! I'm happy we got stuck!! There's no place I'd rather be snowed in than this beautiful cabin nestled in the woods!! If only our little dogs were here!!❤❤❤
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didn’t receive a welcome email with directions to the property. We had to email the afternoon we were driving to the property and we did receive a reply with the street address and door code. The street address only took us to the bottom of the hill. We arrived after dark and couldn’t find the cabin. We drove up and down the streets and finally had to call the property owner. The cabin was located past another cabin under construction, on a driveway between two trees that we couldn’t see in the dark. There were no lights on at the cabin we rented so it was practically invisible. We also didn’t get an email with any instructions so we didn’t know what they wanted us to do with the sheets, dishes, or trash. The cabin was perfectly fine. The location was very quiet, but also close to Bryson City, but communication that we expect for renting a cabin was non-existent.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

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

Private Cabin Getaway

We were looking for a private and secluded cabin in the woods, and that is what we got. It was clean, cozy and had everything that we needed (towels, stocked kitchen, bar of soap and even Christmas decorations). The wifi worked well and there is a smart tv in every room. The mattresses were firm but not terrible. Overall, we loved every minute of our stay and would highly recommend this cabin to anyone we know.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam F.

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

Cute cabin

Very enjoyable stay. Wonderful get away
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Cozy cabin

Overall very pleased only problem there wasn’t any wood for fireplace and had problems getting heat up first night
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

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

Great clean cabin

This was a great cabin with privacy and tucked up on top of a mountain. Great little touches that made the experience perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Katie B.

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

Fall get away

Nice private setting
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

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

Good location

We very much enjoyed our stay at the cabin. Plenty of room and privacy. The location was perfect. Close to Bryson City and not too far from Cherokee and Great Smoky National Park
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Anniversary trip

I went with my husband, sister & brother in law for all our wedding anniversaries & we had a great time. The house was nice, clean & close to town & the hot tub was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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