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Smoky Mountain Retreat #2 - Authentic Log Cabin in the great Smoky Mountains

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Smoky Mountain Retreat #2 - Authentic Log Cabin in the great Smoky Mountains

Authentic log cabin with Smoky Mountain pastoral views. Very spacious with plenty of room for the whole family to stretch out. Two bedrooms downstairs with 1 double bed in each. One bath downstairs, a kitchen, dining and living room. Upstairs provides 2 bedrooms with 2 double beds in each, 1 loft area with 1 double bed and 1 bathroom. Lots of natural light, wood-burning fireplace with firewood provided. Close to Bryson City and attractions.

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1722066vb
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bryson City

Bryson City is home to this holiday home. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country 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. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum 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 #2 - Authentic Log Cabin in the great Smoky Mountains pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smoky Mountain Retreat #2 - Authentic Log Cabin in the great Smoky Mountains?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain Retreat #2 - Authentic Log Cabin in the great Smoky Mountains?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain Retreat #2 - Authentic Log Cabin in the great Smoky Mountains?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smoky Mountain Retreat #2 - Authentic Log Cabin in the great Smoky Mountains located?

Situated in Bryson City, 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

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a blessing meeting Linda, the cabin was clean and well furnished. Had a very homey feeling. A bit dated but a fantastic place to rest and refresh. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

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

Loved the cabin and the easy access to Bryson City and Cherokee

Great cabin very convenient to the locations we were going to. Very clean and organized.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 January 2022
Thank you so much for staying with us. Please come back and stay with us anytime you can. Great guests!
Verified

8/10 Good

J. R.

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

Nice and quiet

Nice and quiet little getaway. Lots of open space for play or just relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Vacation

Had a great time. The cabin was in a really peaceful area. Will definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2020
So glad you enjoyed the cabin. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom N.

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

Owner was very accommodating

Cabin was nice. Owner lives 3 doors away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2020
Great guests! Keep us advised of their time of arrival. Left the cabin so neat. Would love to have them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro T.

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

100👍

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2021
Thank you. I am glad you liked our place. Please let me know if you ever want to come back. Linda
Verified

4/10 Poor

Beverly M.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing

Cabin advertised is to sleep 14. We had exactly 14 people and we were packed in there like sardines. I will check the square footage next time. The living area could only accommodate about 4 people tops. Forget hanging out together. Carpet is original and shows it. The dirty/dusty carpet in the downstairs bedrooms made it miserable to sleep. I have allergies and asthma and couldn’t sleep past 2-4am. Walls/ceiling aren’t insulated so you can hear every time someone roles over in the bed anywhere in the cabin. Bathroom window faces the road and has just a curtain up. I had to place a bath towel over the window to add some privacy. No window coverings on any of the windows for that matter except curtains. No privacy shades/blinds in bedrooms either. Anyone outside at night has full view of what you’re doing. Maybe that was the goal, not sure. Amenities are at very bare minimum, not even a bar of soap. You shouldn’t have to ask for it. Very few wash cloths. If you plan to cook expect to get creative in having enough pots/utensils. Coffee maker leaks. Seems like the cabin got all the cast off appliances and furniture no longer wanted. Decor and bedding is from the 90s. The cabin also needs more safety lights outside. To me this is a safety hazard. There is only one oddly misplace light on the porch. Property overlooks an RV trailer park with outdoor toilets. Overall I was very disappointed and actually embarrassed booking this for my family. I felt like I failed them.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2022
I am sorry you did not enjoy the cabin. There were beds for 14 guests. As for the living area being small, you could have seen from the photos what the cabin looked like before coming. We have clean cabins. No, we do not have blinds, but the curtains are heavy enough to not be able to see through. You did cross the line though when you suggest that we are "peeping toms" or some kind of perverts. I do find that very offensive. I can assure you that as long as our cabins are taken care we do not care what our guests are doing and have no desire to seeing them dress or undress. The road behind the bathroom is up above the cabin and people driving down the road could not see into the bathroom. Most homes do not have insulation in the walls so if that is an issue for you, you might want to contact places where you are planning to stay and check that out. We do have guest soap bars in the bathrooms. There are more than enough washcloths for all guests to have enough and if you had needed more we furnish a washer and dryer as well as detergent. Our large soup pot was missing when you arrived, but when you asked for one, we brought one to you. We did not know the coffee maker leaked. No one else had mentioned that to us. As for old appliances and furniture, the furniture was replaced last fall and appliances as they are needed. There is a porch light on the porch and most guests find that sufficient. I am sorry you did not like the trailer park below our cabins. That is not our park and therefore we cannot do anything about it. As for being embarrassed about renting the cabin and feeling like you failed your family, please tell them that you cannot get the Hilton for $37.31 a person for a weekend. That was the price per person total. We only received $23.40 per person for the weekend.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob E.

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

Awesome place to stay

Very nice management and beautiful cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Polar express

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again. There were 10 of us, and it was great to have a bed for everyone. And the hosts were very nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett R.

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

Great Location to Enjoy the Outdoors & Loved the Fireplace

The cabin had all of the amenities we needed for an excellent weekend stay. It's very close to Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains, and served us well for day trips to ride the train, take short hikes to see waterfalls, and enjoy the outdoors. The fall leaves were beautiful and the large deck was the perfect location to watch the sun rise and set. The evenings were cool so the fireplace was a great place to warm up after at the end of the day. We had a great time . Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain Lovers

The cabin was nice but both bathrooms had very distinct odors of urine when we got there. To support 11 people, it was lacking cooking utensils as well as eating utensils. The location was very convenient to Bryson City and surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2021
Paul, I ask you to let us know if you should have any problems with the cabin when you checked in. If you had told us about your concerns about the bathrooms, lack of pans, and dishes, we would have done what ever we could to satisfy your concerns then so you would have had a better time here. There is enough dishes and silverware for 14 guests in that cabin and we thought that was enough. Our cleaners use Clorox to clean the baths but if you had wanted it cleaned again, we would have done that to so you would know it was clean. I am sorry the cabin was not what you wanted and wish you had told us when you arrived.
Verified

8/10 Good

Li L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 days stay

The house has very nice view with mountains. We had trouble getting internet the first night. But the manager tried to fix it and we got it next morning. Recommend to bring your own bedding because the bedding are not that clean. Our family really love the location and the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2021
LiLi as our sheets are washed the cleaners and pressed, I don't know how you could get cleaner sheets.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

Nice cottage

Our family enjoyed our stay very much. The owners were friendly and quite helpful. We had an issue with the gas grill and they replaced it with a brand new one. I would definitely rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jorge L.

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

Very unique like Cabin we loved it

We never expected this experience was amazing we loved and we will definitely be coming back thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 January 2021
So glad you enjoyed our cabin. Please come back and stay with us again. Thanks, Linda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOHNNY P.

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

Strickland family

needed interior update , a little muskie smell . i think from being shut up . after windows and door was open it was ok. need a fire pit closer to house , Mom couldn't walk that far. Any other problems was taken care of very quick. we had a great time , would defenetly go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric C.

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

Quick getaway

We stayed 2 nights and had a great time. Grilled dinner and made s'mores over the fireplace both nights. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

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

Good spot for paddlers

The property owners were very nice, easy to reach, and helpful. Nice valley view and the deck was a nice place for friends to gather. Big kitchen.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2020
Great guests and would love to have you all stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miriam A.

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

Nice & clean place

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James E.

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

Beautiful setting

The cabin was very nice and the setting was awesome. Great view of the mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Lovely collection of cabins

This cabin is in a charming valley in line with several other cabins under the same ownership. The owners are very sweet and the cabins were in good condition. This would be a great location for a big group/family to stay. There is a nice long porch to enjoy the scenery. We hosted a potluck dinner here. We used the grill and kitchen with no issues. Parking was also not a problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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Hosted by Linda Parris

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