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Smoky Mountain Retreat # 4 - Authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Smoky Mountain Retreat # 4 - Authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains

A spacious retreat for a family or group of friends vacationing together. Sprawl out in the spacious living room to watch TV or play games, or gather on the expansive deck to enjoy the view and the sounds of nature. 4 Bedrooms and 2 baths with a total of 8 beds. Free Wi-Fi. ​Best of all, the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina is in our backyard. This is 1 of 5 cabins (all 5 are listed on VRBO) in a pastoral mountain setting with fabulous mountain views. We look forward to hosting you!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
We allow family groups. No college parties or nois
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1717465vb
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: We allow family groups. No college parties or nois
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 10 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoky Mountain Retreat # 4 - Authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain Retreat # 4 - Authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain Retreat # 4 - Authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smoky Mountain Retreat # 4 - Authentic log cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pincu Pottery and Tuckasegee River. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri Beth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Took a bunch of teenager to Bryson City for whitewater rafting. This was the perfect location and accommodation. Linda was very kind and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tory L.

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

Great

Other than the rain all day Saturday we had a really great time. Great check in, we hope to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2022
I'm like you, I don't like rain on my vacation. Glad you liked the cabin though. Please come stay with us again. Hopefully it won't rain next time.
Verified

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for our stay. We were within 10 minutes of all the local colleges where we were playing baseball. Communication was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
Hi John, thanks for renting our cabin. Enjoyed meeting you and please let us know if we can be of future help with rentals. Linda
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10/10 Excellent

Celeste L.

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

Lovely Family Place to stay!

My family had the best time ever! It had been years since we could all get together and enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation. Plenty of room for the kids to enjoy playing outside and such a cute little creek that runs nearby. Such a peaceful place to stay and will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Celeste it was a pleasure to meet you and your family. I am so glad you had a good time here. I do hope to have you as guests again. You are welcome anytime. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharon P.

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

Great time

We had a great time except we were not aware that we would have a curfew if 10:00 pm. The cabin was beautiful and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Hi Sharon, I am sorry you were not aware of the 10:00 PM quiet time. We have that in the rules in the notebook at the cabin. The campground and our cabins all try to keep the noise down after 10 PM just as respect for others who might have gone to bed or have small children who they are trying to get down for the night.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

heather m.

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

Family Trip

My family of 5, my sister's family of 5 and our mom stayed here for a long weekend. Short drive into Bryson city, easy drive into Cherokee, great space in the rental! There was plenty of room for everyone. The porch was lovely, and it was a very quiet area. When we come back we will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Very nice and quiet place to stay especial if you like the rustic look my family loved it

Good place if you want quiet time with family just wish there was a pool or hot tub but had a very good time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

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

Peaceful

Great place, we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victoria L.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not meeting expectations

Unfortunately, the expectation was higher, no internet and the kitchen pots had a very poor quality, beds very uncomfortable, place was not clean as expected. Nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2021
Sorry the cabin didn't meet your expectations. When one member of your party brought the key up to the office, said he really liked the cabin and said they wanted to come back, I was unaware you were not happy with it. We have sufficient pans for cooking in the cabins; the beds had all been replaced about 6 weeks before your arrival; I did tell you the internet is like cell phones in this area, not the best reception. We pay for the best service in this area, but that is what we have in the mountains. I am sure you found your cell phones were not like they are in flat lands. As for the cabin not being clean, our cleaners do a great job. If you were not satisfied, you should come and tell us when you arrived. It is hard to satisfy guests if they don't let you know when they arrive of things not to their liking. Thanks for liking our location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Father/Son Trip

This place was nice and met our needs for our father/son trip near Bryson City. Great Sunset views and close to attractions and tubing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2020
The father/son group did a good job leaving the cabin very neat. Glad they stayed with us and we hope they all had a great time. Hope they come back again.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Overhaul Required

I hate to give a "bad review" but at the price per night future renters need to know the complete truth. Pros: The owners are a wonderful, pleasant couple; Great quiet location if you want to get away from the city; Very Clean upon arrival; Cons: Cabin is OLD and outdated; Cooking utensils from 1970 that a flea market would not even try to give away; WiFi signal is great however it is NOT connected to the internet. never had a signal the entire time; Window A/C unit in the corner of the kitchen is the A/C for the entire 2 story 3 bedroom home with 2 separate loft locations; Bedrooms will be hot during the summer; Furniture and Furnishings OLD; Propane Grill burners are rusted out; Hand Rails along steps are falling apart; Hand rails inside have issues too; 1990 Tube TV; OLD. Everything is very old, worn out and outdated. I really hated to give this review because the couple that owns all of these cabins are such a nice older(maybe elderly) couple and may require this income. But I would never stay here again. I'm sorry but I hate for people to be misled on VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2020
Our cabins are great for quiet getaways. If you want to see what they look like, just view the photos that were taken a year ago when we listed them on VRBO. They look the same now as then. They are authentic log cabins that are very clean as you stated. By outdated, we do not offer game rooms, marble counter tops, etc. You can see this though when you look at the photos. Why book a cabin expecting something different that what you see in the photos. We bought new cookware for the cabins this spring when we opened after the shutdown and there is a sufficient amount of utensils (stainless steel) for light cooking which is what most people do on vacation. I think the ones referred to as 1970 were the cast iron frying pans which most people do love and feel that they go with the log cabin atmosphere. We have non-stick pans also. As for the Wi-Fi signal we were unaware of any problem. If a guest has a problem with the Wi-Fi and tell us we get a technician to help us with the problem. We didn't have the problem prior to this guest coming nor with guests after his stay. I don't understand why you would give a bad rating on this when if you had told us we would have gotten the problem taken care of . Our cabin does have a window A/C unit which works great in conjunction with the ceiling fans which are in all rooms. If guests feel they need to have it cooler at bedtime, they can turn off the A/C, open the windows and turn the attic fan on. Our evening temps here in the mountains are usually around 68-70 degrees and the whole house attic fan will cool the whole cabin. Then when it is cool, just turn of the attic fan, leave the windows open and turn the ceiling fans on. Some of our guests are using blankets on the beds when they leave the windows open it is so cool. Our furniture is in need of replacing. We have had new furniture ordered for a month now and due to the virus have not been able to get it delivered. The propane grills are not rusted out. They are cleaned each time a guest leaves and we make sure they are in good working condition. As far as hand rails this is the first time we have ever heard this complaint and upon checking the rails found that there is nothing wrong with them. We keep the cabins in a good safe condition. I do feel you thought you paid too much. We received $46.24 per person per night for this cabin. I feel to have a clean place to stay and be able to cook your own meals it was worth this price.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUdy G.

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

Review

Okay Cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 March 2020
Hi Judy, We enjoyed having you spend Thanksgiving here in our cabin. We hope every thing was to your liking. Appreciate great guests like you and your family. Would enjoy having you stay again if you are ever in the area. Thanks, Linda

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Hosted by Linda Parris

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