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Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!

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A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a quilt, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden countertop.
A wooden deck with a green door and windows, a railing, and a view of parked cars and buildings in the background.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a TV, and a kitchen in the background.
A dining area with a wooden ceiling, a round table, and chairs. There is a painting on the wall and a window with a decorative frame.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Wild Fern
    ‪3 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bryson City

Downtown Bryson City, a neighbourhood in Bryson City, is home to this apartment. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and Oconaluftee Indian Village. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Wild Fern - 3 min walk - 0.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!?

As of 27 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express! on 2 January 2027 start from NZ$833, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express! located?

Located in Downtown Bryson City, this apartment building is steps away from Tuckasegee River and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Within walking distance to the train station and great restaurants!! Hosts were very responsive. A great weekend get away space!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 26 October 2026
Hi Lynne, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to have you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location and being able to walk to many places! 2 small things - no windows (being claustrophobic, I like to be able to see out) and one of the beds squeaks really bad anytime someone turns over! Overall, we would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 19 October 2026
Hi Catherine, thank you so much for your feedback I will be sure to share with our staff. We hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We throughly enjoyed our stay in Bryson City at the Island Street Hideaway. It’s a cute little apartment right in the heart of the town. It is a den style apartment so it gives you a cabin feel. The host did a great job communicating with us. We can’t wait to come back and explore some more. Thank yall
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Hi Summer, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the rustic decor. Room was clean easy access to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Hi Frank, thanks so much for sharing!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thanks for the review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Close to everything, and right in the center of town. Very very attentive and friendly staff as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for walking around town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2025
Hi Brandi, thanks so much for sharing. I will be sure to share with our staff. We hope to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place and perfect location!

Very clean, super comfortable beds and convenient to walking to restaurants and shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thanks for choosing us, Lorri!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy walking to anything in downtown Bryson City and less than a 10 minute drive to Deep Creek area of GSMNP.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
We love to hear it! Thanks for sharing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love love love this place

The best stay I’ve ever had on Bryson City!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
We love to hear it! Can't wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy, easy to find, and very VERY close to everything! We really enjoyed walking up and down the street, shopping, and all of the coffee, food, and sweets around us! Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Hi Cheryl, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Clean, comfy and great location in downtown Bryson City
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
Thank you for the feedback Alison, we are so glad you loved your stay with us. We would love to host you again. Please give us a call for your next stay, so we can take 10% off.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Perfect spot for a girls weekend! Loved the proximity to shops, coffee/restaurants, museums! Very clean too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2024
Thanks for the great review, Erin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Trip

We really enjoyed staying at Island Hideaway. Very clean and close to everything. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2024
Thanks for the great review, Jacki!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location downtown

Loved this cozy spot. It was right in the heart of downtown Bryson City. Will definitely look to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2024
Thanks for the great review, Nick!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and quiet

Had a good time everyone in town was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thanks for the great review, Timothy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Walking distance to everything in downtown. We plan to take a return trip to Bryson City next December and plan to stay at Island Street Hideaway again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Bryan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location to everything.

Apartment was like new. Had everything we needed. Host was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2022
Hi Dina, thanks for staying with us and the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother/ 2 daughters weekend. Wonderful A location! Easy check in & especially , out. Nice furnishings. So close to train. Ramp to get in. Only thing to be careful about is the 1 parking space. Its tight for large vehicle but very manageable. I had 2 or 3 minor sufgestions and the owners thanked me very much and i felt great about being able to share my thoughts. Everything was minor, just an easy upgrade to share. Im a Senior w recent surgeries. It was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Hi Cheryl, thanks so much.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We loved our rental! It was clean and very well taken care of. We were a little worried about no windows, but it was PERFECT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2024
We love to hear it! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Property & Terrific Management

We absolutely loved staying here! It was perfect for me, my husband, and our two young children! It was right next to everything, it was clean, and management was easy to get ahold of (I couldn’t figure out how to turn the fireplace on). I highly recommend this property and will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2024
Thanks for the great review, Melissa!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
While there are no windows to the property for natural light and outlets are missing at key spots like beside the bed, this is a FANTASTIC place to stay. Very clean. Amazing location. Great customer service. I would highly recommended this place. Easy walk to downtown Bryson and the railroad. I can’t wait to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Thank you so much for feedback, we were glad to be your host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would give this 10 stars if I could. We loved Bryson City & the Island Street Highway. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Property was exactly what we needed. Walking distance to SMRR, restaurants and shopping. Clean and cozy. Beds were firm and comfortable. Everything you need except food included. Avsolutely loved it and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 January 2024
Hi Kim, thanks for the great review!
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