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Quaint, peaceful, & creekside! Alarka Peaceful Creek Cabin - Bryson City

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 583.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

living room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quaint, peaceful, & creekside! Alarka Peaceful Creek Cabin - Bryson City

Enjoy the cool creek side or cast a line for trout; sleep to the sounds of the rushing creek or a gentle rain from the metal roof. Our unique, rustic, and comfortable cabin is located outside of Bryson City - only a few miles from the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The ten-window, secluded, enclosed back porch invites you to relax as you watch the variety of birds while listening to the rushing mountain stream just 30 yards away. Enjoy sitting on the deck down on the river or roasting marshmallows at the creek side fire pit. This quaint, two-to-five person cabin consists of an eat-in kitchen, one bathroom, one-bedroom with a queen-size bed, and a very large, vaulted ceiling, cozy living room with original wide-pine flooring and wormy chestnut walls, flat screen 50" TV, a gas-log fireplace and comfy furniture.

The TV includes Dish satellite, streaming capability (bring your login info) and wireless internet.

*Please note that this cabin is not wheelchair/handicap friendly, as shown in the photo gallery; there are steps at both exterior entrances and three steps indoors leading to the bathroom and bedroom area.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No 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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 city centre and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Sheffield Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 27 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 35 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Layers Brewing Company - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪IGA - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint, peaceful, & creekside! Alarka Peaceful Creek Cabin - Bryson City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint, peaceful, & creekside! Alarka Peaceful Creek Cabin - Bryson City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint, peaceful, & creekside! Alarka Peaceful Creek Cabin - Bryson City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quaint, peaceful, & creekside! Alarka Peaceful Creek Cabin - Bryson City located?

Located in the heart of Bryson City, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery. Fontana Lake and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 242 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was well maintained and spacious. Loved the creek..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The sweetest little cabin in the perfect spot in the woods, we loved it and plan to go back! The kitchen was well stocked, and the guys enjoyed fishing in the stream.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we arrived, we felt the tranquility and comfort of a loving home. The cabin was authentically charming. We enjoyed reading about its history and enjoyed all the amenities provided by the hosts.Nesteled in the mountains with a beautiful flowing creek and a firepit allowed us to completely destress and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was wonderful. Very simple and rustic listened to creek flowing all night. Close enough to run to town if needed and far enough away to feel truly in the mountains Will definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Mountain paradise

Very nice, quiet, and clean. Really enjoyed our 4 day stay. Will recommend to friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

Great fishing spot

Walked out amd down the stream and caught many brook trout. Enjoyed stay. Clean and well stocked place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. The a couple of the dishes and silverware were dirty but otherwise it was great and had a nice restful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love this place. So very peaceful and cozy. Hated leaving. Had the best sleep I've had in long time. Very helpful owners and quick response to questions. The pictures matched the property and was more than expected. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anca B.

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

Relaxing

Great cozy cabin. We had a great time and stay. Ty to the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

A little getaway

Quiet, peaceful, and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice.the porch could of have some kinda of cover porch so you can sit out listen to the rain instead we had to stay inside because everything was wet every day it rain
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette D., Spartanburg

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

Awesome place

Clean and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay very much and the visiting chickens were an added treat. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful. Had all the amenities to be comfortable. Cute cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Ali H.

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

Family get away

Used for a family weekend get away. Perfect size. Needs shades on back room. No way to get rid of trash on Sunday before 1pm when check out is 10am
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Geraldine S.

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

Away from it all

Quaint cabin that is well furnished. It is located away from the hustle of everyday life. The stream is like background music while sitting around the firepit at night. Really enjoyed the peace and tranquility of our surroundings and only about 10 miles away from downtown Bryson City and the depot. The town is a must to explore the shops, see the train, and enjoy ice cream while making lasting memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I liked the cabin and listening to the River. Not having cell service was not safe. Something needs to be changed in order to get tv stations. Very frustrating trying to watch tv when it goes out and freezes every few minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Comfortable cabin near Smoky Mountains

Imagine staying at your grandma's with a homey and comfortable mix of older furniture, afghans and pillows on every chair and couch, knick-knacks on all surfaces, complete with doilies, a kitchen with every kind of pan and utensil, and the sound of a flowing creek in the background! Had the weather been a little warmer, we would have enjoyed the sunny enclosed porch and the creek side deck also. The hostess was great at communicating. The cabin was well supplied with everything we needed and more than many places we have stayed. Be aware, as other guests have mentioned, that there are some different levels within the cabin which means a few steps up and down. Also I gained a few grey hairs traveling the narrow and very curvy road to the cabin, especially when our minivan met a school bus. But the views are beautiful and the location is a great spot to rest after a day of hiking in the Smokies. We had a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Weekend getaway to reunite with family

This cute, little cabin housed a weekend full of sweet memories. What started out as a place to stay to see my grandson graduate from kindergarten turned into a playful weekend on yesterday holidays missed. The host approved for our sweet family to come over for a meal by the firepit. My grandsons played their little hearts out with the vintage toys in the sunroom/porch. Memories were made in the river behind as the kids and mom played in the water, catching crawfish, roasting marshmallows, eating smores, hunting Easter eggs in June so this Grandma could watch. The rocking chairs became bonding time with the youngest after he tired from chasing chickens. This cabin became our weekend home to share with our littles loves. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. It was a clean cozy cabin with a very comfortable bed. We enjoyed our peaceful stay and plan to come again. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive in attempts to fix gas fireplace issues. The cabin was cozy and location was private and the stream was beautiful to see and hear. Would definitely recommend for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was amazing...the place is extremely clean and so peaceful and quiet..being able to sit by the creek and just listening to nature was perfect..the host was very helpful with any questions i had ...My wife and i were so thrilled with our stay and hated to leave when it was time...i would highly recommended a stay here as i will definitely be back !!!! Loved it !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as always! Beautiful place and another relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. We had trouble unlocking the keyless entry, but there was a key available. Everything we needed was there, especially in the kitchen. It was quiet and peaceful. Their description was accurate- it's a very curvy road getting there, but it was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
check-in was easy. They sent an email with great directions to the cabin and the code to the door. We didn't cook, but the kitchen looked well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful property in an amazing location. Enjoyed every moment in this perfect cabin on the creek. So relaxing. Hope to take my family back as this was a small girls trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Don and Rosemarie San Souci - CyberRentals Members since July 2004

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After our first grandchild was born, Don and I purchased this sweet place so that we could have time with family. The cabin is approximately 100 years old and our son, who is a local building contractor, remodeled and made it in to this wonderful place. Our residence is in New Hampshire but we spend six winter months here at the cabin.

Why they chose this property

Couldn't resist the ever-flowing Alarka Creek which is just 30 yards from the cabin as well as the little creek that runs down the property in to the Creek. The property is private and picturesque.

What makes this property unique

Private and tranquil!

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English, German

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