Entire home

Great Smoky Mountains Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace

Photo gallery for Great Smoky Mountains Retreat

Exterior
Exterior
View from property
Exterior
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
  • Place, Nantahala Brewing Company

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Basement room

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Living room window bed

1 King Bed

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs room 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs room 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed

Upstairs room 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Living room bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Great Smoky Mountains Retreat

Our secluded lot and open floor plan with lots of windows and glass doors brings the outdoors in. The views of the Smoky Mountains and Lake Fontana are priceless. Our house is very private as it sits on the top of the mountain on 60 acres of raw land is a mile off the beaten path . 4 wheel drive is recommend as the driveway is steep and winding. If you are looking for privacy this house is for you. The master is on the main floor. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs. The basement space was a garage and converted into 2 bedrooms. This is a great space for teenagers. Our living room table converts into a pool table, ping pong and card table. The public Wilderness ramp is very close by. We have a hot tub and outdoor kitchen that is great to use especially in the fall/winter. There are 4 cable tv’s in the house and one outside on the porch. There is plenty of room for parking multiple vehicles. Hunting is not allowed on our property. There are some amazing hiking and bike trails nearby if you are looking for some excitement. The Nantahala Outdoor Center is about 30 minutes from house. They offer dining, zip lining and whitewater rafting. Kids love playing in the river there. River’s Edge restaurant has delicious food right on the river. I would recommend bringing your groceries with you as the closest grocery store is about 25 minutes away in Bryson city.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Put all dirty dishes in dishwasher before checking out.
Put all bagged trash in utility closet trash cans.
No hunting on property.

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is on a lake. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 28 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 28 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 28 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 40 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Smoky Mountains Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Smoky Mountains Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Smoky Mountains Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Smoky Mountains Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Amazing

This property has the best view of the mountains! Multiple outside areas for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. House was clean with plenty of towels and kitchen items. Hosts were extremely responsive. Hope to return next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Weekend Family Trip

We had 10 people including 4 kids aged 3-9. Everything was great. The host was very responsive before and during our trip when we had questions. The property is even more beautiful than the pictures show you and the view is epic!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Prangley

Host profile image
I am a wife and mother of 4 teenagers. We live in Georgia and love traveling. We like to spend our summer holidays together in Bryson City. We spend most of our time on Lake Fontana when we are there.

Why they chose this property

We love this area in Bryson City because it is very private with beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains and Lake Fontana.

What makes this property unique

Our property is unique because the views are unmatched anywhere else in the area and because of its privacy. We own 80 acres on top of the mountain so it is very remote but only a 30 minute drive to dinner, whitewater rafting and some great hiking trails.

Languages:

English