Fiddlers Ridge Retreat Large custom home <1 mile to downtown Bryson City

Q: Is Fiddlers Ridge Retreat Large custom home <1 mile to downtown Bryson City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Fiddlers Ridge Retreat Large custom home <1 mile to downtown Bryson City located?

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tuckasegee River and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Nantahala National Forest and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 15 minutes.

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12246 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bryson City, NC

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad15 min walk
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum16 min walk
Nantahala Brewing Company17 min walk
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Apartment en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

En-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Half bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master bathroom en-suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally located Smoky Mountain home. Fiddlers Ridge Retreat is secluded with easy access. We know you will enjoy your stay at our spacious custom home minutes to the train depot and downtown. You can even hear the pleasant train whistle from the property. Breath in the great outdoors with the beautiful mountain forest surrounding the house and with the thoughtful, nature-inspired decor. Bryson City is picturesque and beautiful in every season of the year! Our home compliments that natural beauty with a getaway to remember.

Relax in our three living room areas or downstairs with a game of pool. Enjoy preparing a wonderful meal in our well-equipped kitchens (that's right, there are two kitchens) or on the charcoal grill. Take in the outdoor sights and sounds from our front porch dining table, covered patio, or backyard firepit. The majority of the indoor decor and furniture were crafted by talented local artisans. The three full bathrooms are en suites in three of the five bedrooms- one of the second level, one on the third level of the house and one in the apartment on the first level. The half bath is located off the main living room and kitchen. If part of your group needs a little space all to themselves they can enjoy the apartment suite with a living room, full kitchen, dining room, and bedroom with an en suite. The apartment is accessed from the back of the house and does not have a connecting door on the interior of the house.

Bryson City is a great town with shopping and great dining options. Bryson City offers a memorable train ride through the incredible Smoky Mountains. Bryson City is also close to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and adventurous river tubing and white-water rafting! Let your adventure and getaway start with us at Fiddlers Ridge Retreat!

What is nearby our place?
Fiddlers Ridge Retreat is:
less than 1 mile from Bryson City with great restaurants, museums, shops, less than 1 mile to Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot in Bryson City
12 minutes to Deep Creek Trailhead in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
18 minutes to Nantahala Outdoor Center
18 minutes from Harrah's Cherokee Casino
20 minutes to Cherokee and all that Cherokee has to offer
26 minutes to Blue Ridge Parkway
40 minutes to Fontana Lake
50 minutes to Cataloochee Ski Area
60 minutes to Tail of the Dragon road
70 minutes to Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountain National Park
70 minutes from Asheville
80 minutes from Gatlinburg, TN
95 minutes from Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN

You'll have access to the entire house, the front porch with outdoor dining table and the front covered patio with outdoor seating and charcoal grill as well as the apartment (with an entrance from the back of the house) and firepit in the back yard. Plenty of space to relax and reset in this Smoky Mountain getaway.

We do not accept pets at our Fiddlers Ridge Retreat; however, if you have an ESA or service animal, please let the host know at booking so that we can guide you with additional instructions on our house rules for ESA and service animals.

Property manager

RaeLynn & Gene

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Washer

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please use the makeup towels when washing off makeup or washing something that may stain the white towels

If you have an ESA animal, 1. They are not allowed on beds or furniture at any time 2. They must be crated at night and if left unattended at anytime

ESA animal rules cont., 3. any damage caused by ESA animal must be reported immediately to host 4. clean up all outside and inside messes left by ESA

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest, while The Cottage Craftsman and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 15 min walk
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min walk
The Cottage Craftsman - 16 min walk
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 16 min walk
Nantahala Brewing Company - 17 min walk

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min walk
Mountain Layers Brewing Company - 15 min walk
Nantahala Brewing Brewpub - 20 min walk
Nate and Nick's - 15 min walk
Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fiddlers Ridge Retreat Large custom home <1 mile to downtown Bryson City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fiddlers Ridge Retreat Large custom home <1 mile to downtown Bryson City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fiddlers Ridge Retreat Large custom home <1 mile to downtown Bryson City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fiddlers Ridge Retreat Large custom home <1 mile to downtown Bryson City located?

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located on the riverfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tuckasegee River and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Nantahala National Forest and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 15 minutes.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.2/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron J.

17 April 2024

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

Great place to stay for hiking in the park

The property was great! We had 7 adults on a hiking weekend and everything was great. The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but didn’t cause any problems. The shower in the upstairs bathroom is perfect for a skinny midget.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob R.

2 January 2024

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

Polar Express

Convenient location for access to all Bryson City has to offer. House was comfortable and easy to get to.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt E.

20 December 2023

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

Polar Express

Great House with enough space for everyone to have a room of their own. Nice touches with a Christmas tree for the holidays, made it even more special for our family. Loved the gas stove, we were able to take all of our meals at the house while there for the weekend. Definitely a house I would rent again! Owners were very accommodating in every way and responsive when contacted. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

10 December 2023

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

Wonderful Mountain Getaway

We had the best time at Fiddlers Ridge. The house was very clean, fully stocked with everything you need for a getaway and the little touches didn’t go unnoticed. The Christmas tree and decorations were so nice. Communication with the owners was excellent and we truly enjoyed our stay. Highly Recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Susan M.

14 November 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Location not as stated online

The house was adequate with communication prior to stay prompt and informative. The fact that one must leave the main house to enter the small apartment underneath was inconvenient. Locking interior stairs would have been useful. The main objection was the neighborhood. The homes and trailers on the way to the house were trashy and actually, a bit scary. It was hard to believe that house was located that close to a very trashy area. This was not revealed in the listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by RaeLynn & Gene

Your hosts are Gene and RaeLynn. Gene grew up along the coast of North Carolina. North Carolina is his favorite place in the world. His folks moved to Bryson City. Gene has been going to the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina for decades. Gene is a gunsmith.
RaeLynn grew up in Wyoming. She met Gene in Utah after he moved West because he was "sick of the beach". RaeLynn is a mom/baby nurse. She is also a professional quilter on the side. RaeLynn loves visiting the Smoky Mountains with her husband and his family.
RaeLynn & Gene love to spend time in the mountains and in nature. They love fishing and hunting and anything outdoors. Being outside resets them and grounds them. It's a great escape from the busy life that everyone seems to have these days.

Why they chose this property

We loved this property when we first saw it. It is so bright and warm and inviting. We love the nature feel inside and out. It is a very well-built custom home.

Our favorite things about the property include:
the secluded feel at the end of the road in the Smoky Mountain Forest
the half bath feels like you're in the forest with the log wall and the leaf sink
the circle wall opening between the dining room and living room- it's a cool feature
the closeness to town and all that Bryson City has to offer
the master bathroom is really nice with the glass shower and the jetted tub
the wood beams, wood floors, and wood stove all add a warm, comfortable cabin feel
the pool room- we weren't sure what to use that space for initially but really felt that a pool table was the perfect fit for that space and for our guests
the proximity to Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, the Tail of the Dragon, numerous mountain lakes, rivers, streams, and waterfalls, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, and so much more!

There is so much that we love about this property! We really wanted to share this wonderful home with our own family and friends and other fantastic guests!