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Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town

Family-friendly holiday home in Bryson City

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 12185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Master

1 King Bed

Main Level Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Upstairs Twin

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Crib

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Main Level Hallway

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Queen

Bathtub or shower

Upstairs Twin

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town

Custom built luxury log home that is conveniently located only about 5 minutes from town, 10 minutes from Deep Creek and Road to Nowhere, 15 minutes from the NOC and Fontana Lake. This home sits on 2 private acres that are beautifully landscaped so that you can enjoy peace and quiet as a base camp for your mountain adventure. Go hiking, ride the train, visit the local shops, restaurants, and breweries in downtown Bryson City without having to navigate a steep driveway! A huge deck extends the entire way around with a covered porch on one side where you can relax and hear the birds chirping or wave to the passing Great Smoky Mountain Railroad guests. A massive stacked Tennessee Field Stone gas fireplace allows you to relax in the main living area. Visiting for the holidays? ***In 2025 we will decorate the house for Christmas in mid-November!***A cook's kitchen featuring 2 ovens, a gas range, a wet bar and lots of granite counter top space make food prep easy. The master (King) is on the main level with exterior doors onto the porch and a nice bathroom that has a huge Jacuzzi tub and a tile shower. 2 bedrooms upstairs (1 Queen, 2 twins) each with their own baths. The downstairs has a large family room with another massive hearth, a bedroom (King) with a bath and double vanity sinks, another whirlpool tub and stand up tile shower. Internet, cell reception, and a desk is also available (a rare find in the mountains) if you need to do a little virtual work while you’re away. This is truly a beautiful home that we hope your family can enjoy as much as we do.

A pack n play, rocking chair, and children’s toys and books are available to make your vacation packing easy!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
ONLY with owners permission
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Return any furniture moved to original location.
Place only bagged trash in outdoor receptacles at the end of the driveway.
Remove sheets and any soiled bedspreads and place by the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: ONLY with owners permission
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Travelling with kids? Consider 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.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 6 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stacked Stone Retreat - Bryson City Luxury Log Home close to town located?

This family-friendly Bryson City holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

bell f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house. Great location to enjoy the outdoors. Host was super great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All we really did was use this as our place to sleep each night, but we had a really comfortable stay. 4 couples, each with their own room and full bathroom really made this stay feel luxurious. And divided 4 ways, its very affordable this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

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

Fantastic!

Amazing hosts, lovely home for a large family with all the comforts of home, beautiful location!!!! Huge thanks for a sharing your place with us! We would love to come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Beautiful home

2nd time staying here. Love watching train go by. Perfect for big families.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

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

Mountain Getaway

Fantastic cabin in a great location and close to everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Great house close to town

House is great for groups with lots of room to spread out indoors and out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip C.

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

Great place

This home was really nice, me and 3 of my good friends take a trip every year. It has plenty of room and we all have our own bathrooms. Really nice getaway. Will definitely book this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

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

Great house, roomy and comfortable.

House is great! Plenty of room. It would be helpful to have a TV and DVD player in LR, so family can interact more while cooking, etc. Safe area with view of railroad tracks.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

Beautiful home in beautiful Bryson NC

We enjoyed our stay at this wonderful home. It was spotless and well stocked with everything needed to enjoy your time there. You can relax and do nothing or be busy doing a different activity everyday. The location is great, a bit secluded but close to most things you’ll want to do. We all had a great time and hope to enjoy another week there in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Family Christmas Polar Express

The cabin was absolutely gorgeous!! Loved being able to have all this family comfortably under one roof!! Precious memories were made!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrina T.

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

Wonderful Weekend Home Base

We traveled to share the same Santa’s Land with our grandkids that their moms enjoyed 25 years earlier. This house was a great home base for our long weekend trip. The grands loved the toy options and the adults loved the house layout and well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed making wonderful memories while at the house, s’mores at the fire pit, walking/sitting several areas provided outdoors, and definitely waving to the passengers coming by on the steam engine train ride that we saw loading up earlier that morning while we visited Bryson City for a delicious breakfast at Everett Street Diner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T., Bristol, Virginia

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

Perfect for Large Family!

We loved this property. The home was beautiful and it meet all of our expectations. Four bedrooms (with very comfy beds), each with a bathroom...what's not to like about that?!?! The kitchen was so well stocked, we had everything we needed to prepare meals for several people. I especially loved that there were two ovens. I was able to bake a ham in one and all the sides in the other. The two living areas were large for socializing and the dining table sat eight people, exactly what we needed. The location was also ideal, in the country, quiet and peaceful, yet close enough to make a quick trip to the grocery store in town. The house and property is beautiful. I don't think the pictures do it justice. I might also add that there is plenty of space for parking (we had five vehicles). During our stay, we had no need to contact our host, Stephanie, because everything was great. We will definitely consider returning for our next Family Reunion. Oh, Stephanie, thank you for leaving out the Christmas decor, we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a spacious home for a large family celebration and a set up for great memory making- meals together, fire pit, games, etc. There was great communication and everything was smooth. We had a great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house with wonderful outside spaces to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are a family of 9, all adults. We frequently rent a home so we can all stay together when we travel. This property was perfect for us. Kitchen is well-equipped, the bed were comfy and we loved hanging out outside. We enjoyed the firepit, covered outdoor spaces and just sitting in the rockers on the wrap-around porch. Would highly recommend this property for your family visits to the Bryson City area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great property! We spent a day at the Nantahala and a day tubing and exploring Cherokee. I highly recommend this property. The owners communicated very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

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

Bryson City Cabin

We have rented cabins in the Bryson City area for many years. This was among the best properties. Easy to access, convenient to Bryson, and the amenities were excellent. Everyone enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Perfect cabin!

Great location, easy to get to town/recreation, and perfect sized property!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edie S.

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

Perfect place to stay in Bryson!!

This home is WONDERFUL. Plenty of space, phenomenal outdoor areas, super convenient (yet still out of the way) location, and a top-notch, exceptionally responsive host. We are already eager to find time to return to Bryson City and stay at this house again. Thank you to Steph for answering all of my questions and providing such a fantastic home-away-from-home for our family's stay.
The beautiful front porch of the house and the stone pathway to an additional covered outdoor area
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We book the same mountain home year after year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful place! You can’t go wrong renting Stacked Stone Retreat. Plenty of space to spread out. Every bedroom has its own bathroom and there’s another half bath on the main level. This was the most well stocked place I’ve ever rented. Kitchen has everything you could want and more. The landscaping and outdoor spaces are immaculate too. We enjoyed hanging out on the deck and watching the train go by. Only a 6 minute drive to downtown Bryson City. 20 minutes from Cherokee. Matt and Steph (owners) are very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or needs we had. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis P.

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

Wonderful place

This was a fishing trip with my brothers and nephew and this place was perfect. Close to town and roads to go anywhere. Fireplace was nice outside and inside. Kitchen was gorgeous and done very well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert J. L.

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

Beautiful, Roomy Cabin

We rented this cabin because we came to Bryson City to ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad (GSMR). The depot was only five minutes away. This 4-BR cabin is very large and extremely nice. It has a large kitchen, roomy bedrooms and a porch that wraps all the way around the house. The gas fireplace is BEAUTIFUL! We liked it so much we are looking for a reason to go back and stay again. We really enjoyed the GSMR, too. If we ever go back, we will certainly try to rent this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Begansky

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We are a young family that loves the great outdoors. This home was our primary residence for a few years until our Active Duty status moved us away. We hope to return full time some day but meanwhile wanted to share this home with other families to create wonderful mountain memories!

Why they chose this property

We love how close this house is to town, hiking trails, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Fontana Lake! Everyday you can have a new adventure only minutes from the doorstep. Whether you want to just relax by the fireplace, go hiking, go tubing, go fishing, ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, or take in a scenic sunset, this is the perfect launching point.

What makes this property unique

Tucked away for privacy but no steep or long driveway, cell reception, and internet availability are rare to find in Western North Carolina. We have it all in this gorgeous and relaxing retreat. Sit on the deck and wave to those riding the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, listen to the birds sing, and then get out and see the sights!

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