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RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River

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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River

RIVERFRONT RETREAT WITH HOT TUB ON THE NANTAHALA RIVER.

This home away from home is one of the few privately owned properties in the Nantahala Gorge just outside the National Forest. Our mountain retreat sleeps six guests comfortably with two bedrooms with a primary bathroom attached to the main bedroom and a guest bathroom. Outside HOT TUB. The kitchen and living room areas are open and spacious. It is like living in a tree house with a view of the river. If you are looking for the most unique location in one of the most beautiful river settings you will ever
find, this place is for you.

Lots of things to do at our River House Retreat. Fish from the bank, watch the rafters and boaters float by. Enjoy the night sky and river at night by the fire pit and relax with a cool beverage by the river. If that is not enough excitement, how about a white water raft ride down the Nantahala River, and stop off at your own private retreat for a half way break or just relax on the covered porch and watch the river pass by. The property address is 14540 Highway 19 Bryson City NC.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No 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 # 2451850vb
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 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 33.6 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 35 min drive - 51.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake and Bryson City Gem Mine are also within 3 miles (5 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. 40 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to watch the rafters and kayaks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this peaceful river setting on our quick visit, the house was perfect for our family, spacious and comfortable. Our hosts were super helpful with our questions, thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time we have stayed at this property. Really like the location with the deck overlooking the river. The owner has been very responsive in a timely manner the couple of times we have had to communicate with him during trip. The inside bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen are clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lester S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time…. Beautiful area. Overall a good experience. Location is great. Firepit by the river is great. House is very clean (needs updated furniture). Porch is very nice too with a great view of the river, but it needs more outdoor furniture and also updated furniture. Kitchen is large and has all utensils. Parking is plentiful and easy to access.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleathia Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was cozy...river was astounding....property breathtaking. I was happy to come and sad to leave. This was worth every penny. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Hospitality and location

You can't beat the location, and the owner was hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Casey L.

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

Good weekend getaway

We enjoyed the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2022
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN D.

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

Relaxing stay

Very relaxing stay on the river. So peaceful. House was clean and comfortable. The owner was very nice and quickly replied to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derita P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location! The back porch and lower level on the Nantahala River were very fun. You could sit and watch rafts, duckies and kayaks go by all day. Check-in was very easy. Place need some upgrades. It was a blast back to 1980.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

The house and location were ideal for river lovers. Easy access, close to NOC, and spacious accommodations. Will book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael ann b.

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

Perfect river front Nantahala vacation

This home away from home had absolutely everything we needed for an absolutely perfect Nantahala vacation. We particularly enjoyed the porch, fire pit, fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and being able to stop and have lunch at “ our house “ while paddling the Nantahala. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2021
We look forward to having you again!!
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!! The porch and fire pit area are awesome. There are window a/c units in both bedrooms at opposite ends of the house. The living area was warm. Appliances are dated, but the location is outstanding . We loved having coffee in the mornings and a cocktail in the evenings on the porch or by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing property with zero cell phone service, and I say that in a good way. Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2021
Verizon has a huge tower within view. Cell service period in WNC is not like the big city but we do have cell service a well as excellent wifi. But thank you for your response.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Incredible views on the river

The views from the porch, hot tub, and fire pit were incredible.. just what we were looking for. The house was in a perfect location and close to the NOC. We would definitely love to come back. And the host was very responsive ion any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Perfection

I loved everything about this stay. Could not have asked for a better location, communication, and vacation. Thank you James for everything. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cassie S.

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

Great location- love hot tub- older unit

This is a great location on the Nantahala. The hot tub is fantastic, and the open den is great. The unit is older & needs some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott K.

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

Polar vortex

Came into town to ride the polar express and make memories with the family and thought that i could do a little trout fishing from the bank while staying here. Unfortunately it rained and we didnt get the chance
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

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

4 day stay in May

Enjoyed the deck which was right on top of the river. Watched the kayakers and paddle boaters go by along with the GSMR train on the other side. House was very clean. Took me a minute to figure out the HDMI cable is shared between the Dish and DVD player. Might consider a small window shade in the bedroom with 2 queen beds. Owner was immediately responsive over text. Hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew b.

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

Great setting.

House is dated but its clean, beds were great. The hot tub kept losing water so it didn't want to stay hot unless people got in to get the water level high enough, my guess is because some of the jets would sometimes start shooting water out of the tub. The river and views were great. would loved to have used the fire pit but it was raining.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

wifes birthday

very nice view hottub was great theres good fishing right out back we enjoyed the firepit even saw a bald eagle it lit in a tree across the river also perfect for those who suffer with back pain we did cold plunge in the river water shoes are recomended the water level seems lower in the evening welll definately be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin D.

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

Great location for Hiking and Rafting

This location was a perfect location for meeting my son and friends that were hiking the AP trail. The house is just a few minutes from the NOC outdoor center where the AP crosses the Nantahala River. There are several car parking areas nearby to gain trail access for day hiking the AP trail. I was able to meet my son and friends several times at GAP parking lots within 1 hour driving time from this location. Great rafting and trout fishing nearby this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2022
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Repeat visitors

Fantastic place for the river enthusiast and lovers of the great outdoors. House caters to those who love to sit and watch the river go by rain or shine. We enjoyed the outdoor space for hanging hammocks and playing corn hole. The host communicated promptly and addressed any issues. This was our third visit to this property and will not be our last
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Family Fun Trip

The house was just as it is advertised. Everything we needed to have a wonderful stay. We enjoyed this covered porch, hot tub, and fire pit. My husband and son fished before the dam released each morning. We saw an otter early one morning on the opposite bank. We rafted with the NOC, hiked the Deep Creek Trail, and floated on the Fingerlake. So much fun! Too short of a trip! We also ate at 4Queens Mexican Grill in Bryson City. It was delicious!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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