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Customer Appreciation Year!! Get a free night!!

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Fire Pit - Fire pit area looking at the river
King's River Cabin - Welcome to King's River Cabin
Access to the River - Access to the river
Living Area - Living area
Living Area - Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bryson City, North Carolina
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Customer Appreciation Year!! Get a free night!!

To celebrate Yellow Rose’s 30th anniversary, we are offering a Year of Specials.
Book a stay at a participating cabin during the time frame, you get a free night.

If you stay during:
April-May- Stay 5 nights, the 5th night is free
June-Aug 8th- Stay 7 nights, the 7th night is free
Aug 9th-September- Stay 5 nights, the 5th night is free
October- Stay 6 nights, the 6th is free
Nov-Dec- Stay 4 nights, the 4th night is free
*excludes holidays
*prices advertised already include the free night in the total
*New reservations only. Discount is not valid for existing reservation.

Welcome to King's River Cabin, a beautifully appointed log home nestled along the scenic Oconaluftee River. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom retreat offers an idyllic setting just minutes from both Downtown Cherokee and Downtown Bryson City. The thoughtfully designed layout features separate living spaces within the main residence and a private in-law suite above the garage, providing an ideal arrangement for couples seeking privacy or friends and families desiring ample space to connect.

King's River Cabin is the perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly anglers and nature lovers. Conveniently located within 15 minutes of both the Deep Creek and Cherokee entrances to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, guests can easily explore the park's natural wonders. Enjoy the diverse shops and attractions of Cherokee and Bryson City before returning to the cabin to unwind on the screened-in porch, where tranquil views of the Oconaluftee River provide a serene backdrop for relaxation.

Location:
Bryson City, North Carolina
5-10 minutes from Downtown Bryson City.
Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Located approximately an hour and a half from Asheville, NC
Located approximately an hour and a half from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge

Accommodation:

Cabin Amenities:
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Flat Yard
Oconaluftee River Frontage
5 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
5 Minutes Drive to Cherokee
Sleeps 4
TV – DirecTV
Motorcycle Friendly - Small amount of gravel
Fire Pit
Charcoal Grill
Screened Porch
Open Deck
No Smoking
Mini-Split A/C
Gas Fireplace- nonfunctional
Washer/Dryer
Microwave

Before you pack up the car and head for the mountains, know that when we say mountains, we really mean it!

Downtown Bryson City has an elevation of 1,752 feet, so think of this as a starting point. The majority of our cabins will have a higher elevation than this. This means that our roads- both state and private- will be steeper, narrower, and curvier than you may be use to driving. Also, you should expect to encounter gravel roads. Consider it part of our rural mountain charm!

Here at Yellow Rose, your safety is our priority. If a cabin requires 4 wheel, front wheel, or all wheel drive to access it, it will be listed in the description. If bringing or riding motorcycles, please call and ask for motorcycle friendly properties. If you have any concerns about accessing your rental, please call prior to your arrival and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Yellow Rose Realty has top rated customer service and has been Locally Owned and Operated Since 1995. We are a company that gives back to the local community and we offer our guests 24/7 Emergency Assistance. View our list of adventure partners to get Special Discounts on Popular Attractions!

Property manager

Yellow Rose Real Estate, LLC
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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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 deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Nantahala Brewing Company and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Bryson City, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Osaka Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Customer Appreciation Year!! Get a free night!! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Customer Appreciation Year!! Get a free night!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Customer Appreciation Year!! Get a free night!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Customer Appreciation Year!! Get a free night!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 92 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.4/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Amazing

Loved everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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4/10 Poor

JOAN B.

Do not rent without reading this

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The second bedroom and bathroom are NOT accessible from the main unit. You must go outside, around to the back and up the stairs to get to it. Two couples, no problem. A family....your children will be far away.
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6/10 Okay

Jamie S.

A little disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The picture of the cabin is deceiving. This is NOT the whole space you are paying for. It is a "duplex" style set-up, and only the "bottom" right of the cabin was the space included. One bedroom/ One Bathroom. Luckily no one else was staying in the other part of the house/ cabin during our stay, so we at least had the place to ourselves. The space between neighboring properties is also deceiving. No "seclusion" at this cabin... There was no propane to use the fireplace, the grill worked, but was clearly on its last leg and the cabin was filled with cobwebs, both visible and hiding in the cabinets with the dishes. Make sure you wash what you plan to use first. Being directly on the river is what sold us, and glad we had the water feature to make up for the other disappointments.
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8/10 Good

Brandy R.

Unique Charm

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We reserved thru VRBO and all communication prior to day of stay came through VRBO however final day check in info came thru the property MGMT company and went to my trash/spam file so I didn't get the check in info. Once I got into the cabin I only saw 1 bed and 1 bath so I had to call back into the emergency line to get directions on how to get to the other room and bathroom. You have to go thru the garage. I would have expected some welcome book to let you know but that wasn't the case. However after those few hiccups on day one the actual cabin was nice and the view to the river out front was beautiful. We had a great stay and enjoyed our time. Oh the heat situation in the upstairs was less than ideal so whoever stays up there should be one that likes it cooler in room if you go in winter.

2/10 Terrible

shirley m.

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

Very disappointed!

The cabin was listed as two bedrooms but it was one bedroom with an apartment above the garage. This needs to be listed differently. A family with children would have been out of luck because the kids couldn’t stayed in the apartment by themselves. Not what we were looking for. We are 81 and 85 wanted to have a few days with our daughters but we were separated. The screened in porch had not been swept, spiderwebs hadn’t been swept down in cabin and dirty washcloth found hanging in both bathrooms. It hadn’t been dusted, my daughter wrote her name on the furniture. We were very disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Home away from home

We really enjoyed staying here so much we didn’t want to leave!!! Communication was on point!! Would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Sherri P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the river

Nice place,but the dryer was broken. Was told that they were going to send a technician out, but never did. There were very few channels on the TV to watch. Pay attention when booking, because I did not realize that there was no internet when we booked. Could use a few more supplies as far as trash bags and such and and appliances that were not old and actually worked.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Beverly P.

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

King River cabin

A very beautiful place very beautiful view of the water would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Kings cabin

Stay was good didn’t give instructions about how to get to the upstairs neighbor had to tell me where the key was grass wasn’t cut but overall a good stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Wanda S.

2024 Mountain minivaca

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a very nice experience!
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8/10 Good

A guest from Live Oak, FL

The dam road house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed the house it's exactly what we needed. We will definitely reserve again sometime.

2/10 Terrible

Tracy B.

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

DONT Use Yellow Rose Realty!

The home was falsely listed & images are ancient! Place was filthy & couldn't breath due to animal urine. It was not a home: it was 2 Apts in one house! Kids can't b separated from parents! & No closets to use. I wouldn't give it a high rank of Motel 6!! Realtor put us in another cabin further away-- a fisherman's cabin! It was an upgrade = to Days Inn quality. But no washer, dryer, or dishwasher. No Welcome basket nor any home instructions other than what realtor emailed me. Had to request pots & pans to cook with bc ones in cabin were pure trash! No yard for our dog bc dogs from neighborhood kept coming over pooping by our cabin! No curtains, just cheap blinds--some broken. We had to wear shoes inside bc floors were so filthy & it has nails sticking up to catch socks! Mouse droppings never cleaned up & "body oil" left in one of kids beds! No counters & u must b taller than 5'9 to reach the 2 kitchen cabinets & microwave. Stove under burners looks like it's never bn cleaned.TV fire hazard w over 4 cords plugged into cheap house extension cord-- it should b a surge protector. Picnic table outside unusable bc it's falling apart. Felt like bn in a sardine can compared to vacation rentals we are accustomed to. We're use to Hampton/Hilton quality homes so this experience was extremely disappointing! Oh, & Yellow Rose only refunded me a whole $67 for my inconvenience!! DONT Use them unless u prefer Motel 6 quality & disappointment from fakse listings!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

Trout haven

We had a wonderful stay. The property is beautiful. And dead in the middle of trout trout country. The host was very attendant to our needs and very informative. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. I would recommend this property to anybody.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Glenn T.

Great River Side Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family really enjoyed this cabin. The cabin was super clean and felt very cozy. It was very relaxing watching and hearing the river as it flows by. The location was top notch for us. We were about 25 minutes from Western Carolina for an on campus visit for my son. Bryson City is 10 minutes west with plenty of dining options and a quaint little downtown area. Harrah's Cherokee is 10 minutes east.
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8/10 Good

Nick C.

pleasant little cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nice location by the river. Cabin is small, no central heating, very old, everything is about to break if is not broken already. It could really use some upgrades.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Deanna C.

No fish

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I spent a lot of money for 4 nights expecting to fish at a convenient cabin on the river. Theyre having a drought...tried 4 different places away from the cabin w no luck. I feel they could be courteous and inform me of that problem.The kitchen was adequately stocked with worn out pans and a few pieces of older dinnerware. The fire at night was great! It was clean just outdated. Id probably come back when the water levels return...
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda J.

King’s River Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect location .The only disappoint was the washing machine and kitchen cooking pans.We couldn’t use the washing machine because the controls were messed up.Need to upgrade cooking pans.We loved the cabin and will be back.We even called and stayed an extra day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Christi B.

Not what I expected

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Advertised as 2 bedroom, and it is, but the 2nd bedroom is over the garage with a back door access that is not ideal for small children. No ac or fan in master bedroom, location is down a steep, sharp curve, light from bathroom went out, couches smelled strongly of dog. Checked out early. Emailed rental company listing issues and no one answered me.Seems like an older man's fishing cabin. Riverside is quaint, but growth around steps not maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Christi

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
2nd bedroom is on top of the garage with back access door that is not good for people with kids. No ac or fan in master bedroom. Light went out in bathroom. Couches smelled heavily like dog. Very small. Road to access is sharp downward turn. Seems like older man’s fishing cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Kim D.

Cabin by the river

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a fun time on our weekend trip. There were four adults and three small dogs. The cabin living area is small as is the kitchen but the two bedrooms and bathrooms are a good size. The second bedroom is over the garage and the door to go up is on the screened in porch connected to the garage which is different but it works. The second bedroom is basically an efficiency unit with its own couch, table, and kitchenette. The cabin overall is clean and pest free but definitely dated and could use some sprucing up. The kitchen stove is tiny but works. The oven knob is missing so it’s a guess as to what temp it’s set on. The kitchen is stocked for some basic cooking needs. The washer is missing the knob as well so that was a challenge. It’s a great location in front of the river with a screened in porch to listen and enjoy the water. The rental service was helpful. We did have to call for maintenance because the TV wasn’t working. He showed up quickly and got it fixed.

6/10 Okay

Debra M.

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

Loved the location and cabin but tvs didnt work, oven was broke and washing machine was broke.

This was our second time staying here. First time was great but this time there were many things that needed fixing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Wonderful Family Experience

Will absolutely be staying here again. It was my wife and I and 2 kids under 7 years old and it was perfect. Plenty of room outside for the kids to run and play, close to the river so we could fish, and very quiet. Woke up a couple of mornings to find elk walking across the river and through the yard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Awesome view

Love where the cabin was overlooking the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

brandee w.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family stay

The cabin had a nice view of you like a river view , but the inside was not so great . The carpet had stains and they were wet it smelt like wet mold in the down stairs bedroom , stove didn’t work good oven had to prop it open just to get hot , washer was broke would not was clothes at all , and microwave was not working either we got one 2 days later . I wouldn’t rent again .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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