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Lookout Lodge

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden walls, and a high ceiling.
A spacious wooden interior with a large dining table, multiple chairs, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lights.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining table and chairs, a kitchen area with appliances, and large windows offering views.
A wooden interior with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a seating area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom #3, main level

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bedroom #4, lower level

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Suite #1, main level

1 King Bed

Master Suite #2, upper level

1 King Bed

Upper Loft

2 Double Sofa Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #3, main level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #4, lower level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath #1, main level

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath #2, upper level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Smoky Mountain Country Club and Sequoyah National Golf Club 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, or check out an event or a game at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and mountain biking.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 30 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 30 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 33 min drive - 30.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 44 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 158 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lookout Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lookout Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lookout Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lookout Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lookout Lodge located?

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located in the mountains, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Fontana Lake and Island Park are also within 16 miles (25 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. 124 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 136 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The cabin was clean, the host was communicative and helpful, and the hot tub was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing Mountain View’s and plenty of fun to have at the home with family! Our family trip of 10 people had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The cabin and the view were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view, and kids LOVED the game room. Kitchen was well equipped and the grill was very nice, making dinners in every night very enjoyable!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

Highly recommend this beautiful getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location with beautiful mountain views. The home is well stocked with lots of activities to keep everyone entertained. Host is very welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful location and home! We selected this spot for a weekend getaway for my husband's birthday with 2 other families, and it could not have been more perfect. We arrived on Friday afternoon and didn't leave the property until Sunday. There was so much to do with all the games in the basement (ping pong, air hockey, table shuffleboard), activities for the kids, space for them to play outside, hot tub, fire pit, and just sitting on the porch, enjoying the view. We would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

House was spotless, fun, kitchen well stocked. Hot tub was wonderful, views were gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Most Beautiful View in Bryson City!!

Beautiful, Spacious, Has everything you need, and then some. Perfect Mountain View’s and The Most Beautiful Sunsets you will ever see.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rafting trip- 2 families traveling together

Perfect cabin for families with children. Plenty of of room for everyone to spread out and plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained! So peaceful and the views can’t be beat! Incredibly clean and well stocked with supplies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great 50th birthday!

Could not have been a better trip for a 50th birthday! House is beautiful and clean with lots of space. The views were as good as it gets for a stay in North Carolina. Every evening we sat around the amazing fire pit area and watched the beautiful sunsets. Will definitely be back to stay here ASAP!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Beautiful, well-equipped home with amazing views! We enjoyed hiking in the smoky mountains and coming back to relax in the hot tub, use the game room, and enjoy bonfires with amazing mountain views!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and view!

We had a wonderful time staying here. The house’s layout is perfect for a large family/group. Plenty of room to spread out. Game room is magnificent! The kitchen was very well stocked. And “extras” that were supplied like coffee, creamer, shampoo and conditioner were welcoming. Best of all we’re the magnificent views! Highly recommend this house for your mountain vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great 5 night stay!

We were 3 couples celebrating birthdays and Lookout Lodge was perfect. It had everything we needed and then some. Yes, it is remote but we read the reviews and knew that. The game room was great,. The fire pit and the jacuzzi was perfect for the colder than usual weather that we had. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Views!!

Our family loved every minute of our stay! Take your time driving to the house because it has very steep inclines to property! But it will be worth it to see the views of the Great Smoky Mountains! The house was comfortable, clean, and had all the amenities we needed. Great lower game room also! Thank you Kendra for sharing your beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesomeness

Active and Retired Bro/Sis with family vacation. Located up in the mountains, steep in some areas, but it was an amazing stay!! Beautiful home, one of a kind view, truly in awe of the view we had during our stay. Our kids loved the games and corn hole. We really enjoyed our stay there. We went to Deep Creek Tubing and NOC White Water Rafting which was such an amazing experience. Thank you for your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving 2023

I have nothing negative to report with this property. It was very clean, had everything necessary for preparing a Thanksgiving dinner and was very accommodating for both the adults and teens in our family. The drive up is steep but most any vehicle should make it up with no problem. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2024
Thank you for booking with us and writing this review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend Paradise

Words cannot describe how amazing this property truly was. The cabin was well stocked with everything we needed and then some. The gameroom alone kept the kids busy for hours. The wrap around porch was amazing especially with the views of the mountains. It was truly picture perfect. We spent every evening outside on that porch playing games. I highly recommended you stay here. It more than exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big cabin up a hill

It was great to have two master bedrooms plus the other two for the teens and my mom. Very well appointed home with lots of amenities. Be ready for the 20+ minute drive to groceries and town. The driveway through the neighborhood is a challenge so make sure your vehicle is capable: good brakes and great tires needed. Overall, it's a great place for peace and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Our stay at this cabin was wonderful. They had everything you may need, including a first aid box (thankfully we didn’t have to use it). There were coffee filters, towels, shampoo and conditioner. It was lovely. The view was spectacular and the place was very clean. The only downfall was that it took about 35-45 minutes to get to a hiking trail, town or grocery store. Otherwise, it was amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sky high cabin in the woods

We had an outstanding time at this cabin. The ride up was a bit challanging but worth the views. 20 minute ride up and down so figure that into your plans. Close proximity to a supermarket and fuel. Rainy day spent in doors but they had air hockey, foose ball ping pong and books for the kids. Very clean and well maintained house. The views changed everyday from the balcony overlooking the mountains. Will do it agin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Three generations' vacation

We loved everything about this property. We had retired grandparents, grandkids from 5-13, and their parents. It was perfect for our party of 9 and we all had adequate space. We enjoyed the game room, fire pit, and hot tub. We also made good use of the full washer and dryer ;) The view was unparalleled and the sunrise/sunsets were a highlight of every day. The road to the cabin is long and steep. If we come again, we will have 4-wheel drive on all vehicles, but we did make it up and down (in cool, dry weather--good conditions) in our Honda Odyssey. I would recommend this place highly! Once you get your groceries in town and make the trek up the mountain, you really have no reason to leave unless you want to!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

This is the place if you love high places.

Very well stocked kitchen and baths, large family sized hot tub worth the extra money, the absolute best bunk/game room/laundry i've seen and we all loved the walk-in shower, just wished I had noticed the bench under the counter the first day and not the last. Every mattress except bunkies, seemed a bit to firm for all of us. Would be nice if you offered a mattress topper. I usually travel with one but did not this time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Almost perfect.

A little tough to get to, but worth it. A great house with fantastic views. Well equipped and very comfortable for families. Sunset out by the fire pit was fantastic. The only draw back was being woken in the night by mouse activity. After the first night, we found signs of mice in our room, so moved to another. No visible signs there, but still got woken up throughout the night from their noise. The owner was notified, and I'm sure will take action. Once addressed, we wouldn't hesitate to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2023
We’re sorry about the mice! We have just put the cabin under a pest control contract with Orkin, which includes rodents. I hope it wasn’t too much of an inconvenience and you still enjoyed your vacation. Thank you for letting us know.
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