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Retreat in the Sky....For All Those Special Occasions!....
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 2111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bryson City, NC
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad7 min drive
- Smokey Mountain Trains Museum7 min drive
- Nantahala Brewing Company7 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Retreat in the Sky....For All Those Special Occasions!....
Late summer and early fall offer warm days and cool evenings at Retreat in the Sky. Book a 2 night weekend or a longer visit to enjoy this special time of year!
Whether you're sport enthusiasts wanting to be located in the hub of all the Smoky Mountain activities... or first or second time honeymooners, celebrating your wedding anniversary or birthday and hoping for that very special place... or vacationers/seniors looking for rest and relaxation.
We offer a fire log burning fireplace, a large deck with a swing to enjoy the beautiful view and an outdoor fire pit for those wonderful campfires (and we supply the wood). Retreat is centrally located for ALL of the Smoky Mountain activities!! We offer a great location. Just minutes to Bryson City, the Gateway to the Smokies... the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad... Fontana Lake, a beautiful mountain lake where you can swim, fish, and rent a pontoon boat for half or the entire day... the Nantahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting, ziplining, horseback riding, biking, and fun restaurants... Cherokee, you can try your luck at Harrah’s Casino... Deep Creek for tubing, hiking and picnicking.
Bear Cove Circle is probably steeper and curvier than what you’re used to. Our driveway is steep with a sharp turn but paved and you do not need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We ask our guests to exercise caution with snow and ice and make plans to wait for melting to occur. Consider this part of the charm of being in the mountains.
But...if you're looking for complete seclusion, getting totally away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...and doing nothing more than relaxing, reading a good book and enjoying being alone together...You will love Retreat in the Sky...the view is majestic and the only neighbors are the birds and occasional wild turkeys that come to visit..
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* Check-In after 3:00 pm and Check-out by 10:00 am.
* Unlimited free WiFi
* No smoking in house (and no exceptions!). Smoking in screened porch ok.
* No pets (and no exceptions)
*. Outdoor firepit with wood provided..
* Maximum guests 2
* Only 8 minutes to Bryson City
*. Hot Tub inside screened porch away from bugs and critters
* Fire log burning fireplace (not wood) Firelogs not provided
* Not suitable for children…
* 2 night minimum...
*. Ask for early check in or late check out….
We are celebrating the 25th anniversary since we built and opened our vacation home to guests. We have learned a lot (and are still learning) about what makes a great vacation or getaway and what we need do to help our guests have one! Ty and I have talked with and met many wonderful new friends who have stayed with us from all over the USA, plus England, the Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, China, Norway, Canada, Sweden and Finlan tod. We thank you for looking at our web page and we hope you have an opportunity to vacation with us at Retreat in the Sky.
Ty and Sandy
Whether you're sport enthusiasts wanting to be located in the hub of all the Smoky Mountain activities... or first or second time honeymooners, celebrating your wedding anniversary or birthday and hoping for that very special place... or vacationers/seniors looking for rest and relaxation.
We offer a fire log burning fireplace, a large deck with a swing to enjoy the beautiful view and an outdoor fire pit for those wonderful campfires (and we supply the wood). Retreat is centrally located for ALL of the Smoky Mountain activities!! We offer a great location. Just minutes to Bryson City, the Gateway to the Smokies... the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad... Fontana Lake, a beautiful mountain lake where you can swim, fish, and rent a pontoon boat for half or the entire day... the Nantahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting, ziplining, horseback riding, biking, and fun restaurants... Cherokee, you can try your luck at Harrah’s Casino... Deep Creek for tubing, hiking and picnicking.
Bear Cove Circle is probably steeper and curvier than what you’re used to. Our driveway is steep with a sharp turn but paved and you do not need a 4 wheel drive vehicle. We ask our guests to exercise caution with snow and ice and make plans to wait for melting to occur. Consider this part of the charm of being in the mountains.
But...if you're looking for complete seclusion, getting totally away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...and doing nothing more than relaxing, reading a good book and enjoying being alone together...You will love Retreat in the Sky...the view is majestic and the only neighbors are the birds and occasional wild turkeys that come to visit..
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* Check-In after 3:00 pm and Check-out by 10:00 am.
* Unlimited free WiFi
* No smoking in house (and no exceptions!). Smoking in screened porch ok.
* No pets (and no exceptions)
*. Outdoor firepit with wood provided..
* Maximum guests 2
* Only 8 minutes to Bryson City
*. Hot Tub inside screened porch away from bugs and critters
* Fire log burning fireplace (not wood) Firelogs not provided
* Not suitable for children…
* 2 night minimum...
*. Ask for early check in or late check out….
We are celebrating the 25th anniversary since we built and opened our vacation home to guests. We have learned a lot (and are still learning) about what makes a great vacation or getaway and what we need do to help our guests have one! Ty and I have talked with and met many wonderful new friends who have stayed with us from all over the USA, plus England, the Netherlands, Germany, Brazil, China, Norway, Canada, Sweden and Finlan tod. We thank you for looking at our web page and we hope you have an opportunity to vacation with us at Retreat in the Sky.
Ty and Sandy
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on deck and screened porch only.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Wash dishes and return to their proper place.
Strip used bed/beds of sheets and pillow cases. Gather towels and all used washable items and put on top of washing machine or floor in front of.
All trash is to be taken to trash Center close by in Bryson City. The trash center does not open until 1:00 on Sunday.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Bryson City
Located in Bryson City, this cabin is 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. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bryson City, NC
What's nearby
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
- Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
- Nantahala Brewing Company - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
- The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 7 min drive - 8.4 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 23 min drive - 30.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- Bryson City Brewing - 8 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 7 min drive
- Nantahala Brewing Brewpub - 9 min drive
- La Poblana - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sandy Nelson
Ty and I have been sharing our vacation home, Retreat in the Sky, with guests for over twenty five years. It has been fun, sometimes very challenging...but most of all...a rewarding experience. Our goal is... and has always been ....to provide a wonderful vacation experience for our guests..
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with Bryson City the first time we visited. It is quaint, friendly and surrounded by beautiful mountains. We found the perfect spot to build our second home. It's close to the top of Bear Cove Mountain in the Smokies. Our view is beautiful. Retreat in the Sky has a privacy that is hard to describe. Our first home is three hours away and twenty five years later, with our car packed with all our stuff, heading for Bryson City and our Retreat in the Sky, we're still excited.... after all these years, we still can't wait to get there.
What makes this property unique
Sitting on the swing on our deck...enjoying the beautiful view...is the ultimate in relaxation. Retreat in the Sky can only be reached by driving up the private road and then you drive up some more on our paved driveway. We are not on the road so no one can see us or drive by us. So you see, we also have the ultimate in privacy. We not only have a beautiful deck filled with flowers and a wonderfully landscaped setting, but a large screened porch complete with hot tub and a great place to hang out. We're only five minutes from Ingles Supermarket, the quaint town of Bryson City and only ten minutes from just about everywhere else.
We took a survey from vrbo/homeaway a few years back that results showed that only 21% of property owners that rent their vacation homes use it themselves. We use ours every chance we get. Not only because we love being there but because we want to maintain the high standards we set for ourselves in maintaining our beautiful vacation home. .
We took a survey from vrbo/homeaway a few years back that results showed that only 21% of property owners that rent their vacation homes use it themselves. We use ours every chance we get. Not only because we love being there but because we want to maintain the high standards we set for ourselves in maintaining our beautiful vacation home. .
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