Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat

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House in Swain County

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

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About this house rental

WELCOME TO YOUR SMOKY MOUNTAIN SUMMER RETREAT!

Escape to our cozy mountain cabin tucked away in a private, quiet Bryson City community. Designed for families and friends to reconnect, this retreat seamlessly blends stunning panoramic mountain views with a comfortable, family-friendly interior. Whether you are here to ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, explore the national park, try your luck at Harrah’s Casino, or just relax in the hot tub, you’ve found your perfect home base!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CABIN

[PRIVACY & TOGETHERNESS] The cabin features a smart multi-level layout with a bedroom and a bathroom on EACH level (ground floor, main floor, and upstairs). Everyone gets their own private space to retreat to, while the open common areas allow you to gather comfortably together.

[STUNNING VIEWS & HOT TUB] Soak in panoramic mountain scenery and peaceful wooded surroundings from your private deck. Keep an eye out for occasional wildlife, or unwind after a day of hiking in our PRIVATE outdoor hot tub.

[HIGHLY KID-FRIENDLY] Keep the whole family entertained! The cabin is perfect for kids and teens, featuring 5 Roku TVs for streaming, a foosball table, a classic arcade console, and a selection of board games for a fun family game night.

[COZY LIVING SPACE] Cozy up next to the wood-burning fireplace in the vaulted main family room with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the beautiful outdoors inside.

[CHEF’S KITCHEN] Fully stocked with stainless steel appliances, an induction cooktop, dishwasher, and every small appliance you could need (blender, rice cooker, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster) to easily feed your group.

GETTING HERE & PARKING (PRO-TIPS!)

We want your arrival to be completely stress-free! Because we are tucked away in a scenic mountain community, please note the following about the drive:

[THE DRIVE] You will enjoy a classic, winding mountain road to get to our secluded property. The road is FULLY PAVED all the way up.

[THE LAST 100 FEET] The final 100 feet leading up to the house is unpaved and steep, but it is easily navigable with a regular vehicle. [YOU DO NOT NEED A 4WD OR AWD] vehicle to handle it. A couple of times through it, and you will be an absolute pro!

[PARKING & ENTRY] We offer off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles:

Main Level Driveway (1 Space): Offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance right at the front door. [NOTE: The digital keypad keycode access ONLY works on this main front door.]

Lower Level Parking (2 Spaces): Located close to the basement entrance. If you park here, you will just need to walk up around to the main front door to use your keycode for initial entry.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP (3 BEDROOMS / 3 BATHROOMS)

Every bedroom has been newly renovated with gorgeous hardwood floors, comfortable bedding, and its own dedicated Roku TV.

While the home features an extra sofa bed that can technically accommodate up to 8 people, we limit guest capacity to 6 to ensure everyone has maximum comfort and plenty of space.

[SPACIOUS KING SUITE - MAIN LEVEL] Features a private ensuite bathroom, a DEDICATED WORKSPACE/OFFICE TABLE with Wi-Fi, blackout shades, and ample storage.

[BRIGHT QUEEN BEDROOM - UPPER LEVEL] Features cozy bedding and easy access to the shared full bathroom.

[COMFORTABLE QUEEN SUITE - LOWER LEVEL] Features a private ensuite bathroom and a relaxing mountain-inspired decor.

AN UNBEATABLE LOCATION

We are located just 12 to 15 minutes from downtown Bryson City and major local attractions:

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad & Polar Express: 12 miles
Deep Creek Trail (Waterfalls & Tubing): 13.7 miles
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Resort: Easy drive for concerts and gaming
Local Flavor: 12 miles to downtown shops, restaurants, and Mountain Layers Brewing Company.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

8.8 / 10
Excellent(6 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2024
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10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2024
Owner was very prompt in responding to questions. Comfortable beds and the hot tub was great. Very quiet and private. My subaru had no trouble accessing the property.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2024
Very nice house, kids loved it. ages 9,8,6 They liked playing fuseball and the hot tub. Easy to use hot tub. Everything was spotless when we checked in. Anu is a very responsive host, messages all answered quickly 5 miles winding road to driveway takes about 10 minutes to drive it, but it is a good full 2 lane road. Driveway is steep for about 200 ft but any car can make it up. Sufficient parking for 3 cars including parking by the front door. All 3 bedrooms and fold out coach were used and a/c was fine. House has an excellent washer/dryer. The purpose of our trip was primarily to visit the Cherokee Indian Village in Cherokee NC. It is an unique learning experience for the kids. I took my kids 30 years ago, my older grandkids 10 years ago and now the younger 3. I learn more about native indian culture every time we go.
6 / 10Average·Dec 2024
We came for a brief weekend visit to see the Smokies. Most of the cookware provided was in poor condition—rusted, peeling, and completely unusable without risking rust in our food. I was able to find one pot that was sufficient to cook in. This was especially frustrating as we planned to cook most of our meals. Additionally, while the listing advertises a grill, we were surprised to find that guests must provide propane, which was not mentioned when booking only in the instructions for check-in. At this point, we were past the cancelation window.All three rooms are on different levels of the house which might be challenging if you are traveling with kids. The basement portion was a mixed bag. While the bedroom was nicely furnished and cozy, the rest of the space was an unfinished basement and was very cold (traveling in winter) It wasn’t what we expected based on the listing.There was a hot tub listed as an amenity with no clear instructions for its use. We were unable to get the pump to power on and heat up to a desirable temperature.We found the house to be visibly unclean as well as feel unclean. The pull out sofa in the living room was strewn with candy wrappers and other trash when we opened it to make the bed.On a positive note, the location was pretty, and the host was responsive. However, we’d strongly recommend improvements to the cookware and clearer communication about the amenities to ensure a better experience for future guests.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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