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Holiday Mountain Escape, 1.5 Mi to Polar Express, Hot Tub + Fire Pit

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A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden ceiling, and a stone fireplace.
A hot tub with a wooden deck and a view of autumn trees and mountains.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, green sofas, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace surround.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a mountain mural on the wall.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a red bedspread, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Swain County, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Primary 2

1 King Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Wild Fern are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oconaluftee Indian Village and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Map
Swain County, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Mountain Escape, 1.5 Mi to Polar Express, Hot Tub + Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Holiday Mountain Escape, 1.5 Mi to Polar Express, Hot Tub + Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Mountain Escape, 1.5 Mi to Polar Express, Hot Tub + Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Mountain Escape, 1.5 Mi to Polar Express, Hot Tub + Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Mountain Escape, 1.5 Mi to Polar Express, Hot Tub + Fire Pit located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Tuckasegee River and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home increditably well laid out and furnished. Close to town and supermarket, Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice rental close to Bryson City, Deep Creek park for hiking or tubing, and Fontana lake. Hot tub was great/modern/clean. Easy check-in. Relaxing porch and good view of GSM railway going by 2x/day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the stay. Very comfortable and close to town.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay when visiting Bryson City and the surrounding area. We loved being close to town, but still backing to the woods. We saw deer and other woodland animals along the front lawn and hill while there. One of the best things about the property is that it is *exactly* how it looks in the pictures. If you’ve rented online, you’ve likely run into houses that don’t quite look like the listing. No worries here. The house is exactly as shown in the listing which was a pleasant surprise.We highly recommended RNR Ridge when staying near Bryson City!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was great for our girls’ trip. The deck and hot tub were spaces where we relaxed and talked. Our host was helpful when we lost electricity for 4 hours after a storm. We liked the close proximity to town where we boarded the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and found places to eat. It was an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you so much! We’re so glad RNR Ridge was the perfect spot for your girls’ trip! We especially appreciate your patience with Mother Nature and the power outage! It was a pleasure hosting you ladies, and we’d love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!!! Rooms are big- so many spots for outdoor seating- immaculate and decorated so well!! Everything you need is there!!!So close to town and just like the description says- you still feel remote!!!Loved our stay!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2026
Love the pictures! As a family-owned cabin, every guest and every review is personal to us. Knowing you had a great stay is exactly why we do this, and we're so grateful you chose RNR Ridge for your getaway. We hope your trip left you with wonderful memories of Bryson City and the Smoky Mountains, and we'd absolutely love the opportunity to host you again the next time you're ready for a little mountain escape.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay! The home was very clean and provided many extras that made it cozy. We loved sitting on the porches overlooking the mountains. We even saw a beautiful deer during our stay. The host provided quick communication and made sure our stay was going well. We would recommend this home and hope to be able to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet mountain vacation. The home was close to everything we wanted to do, yet it felt like you were far from town. The kitchen was stocked with everything that we needed. Would love to stay at the RnR again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked with everything we needed and the home was sparkly clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2026
Thank you so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location for hiking & tubing

This was a perfect place to stay for our group of 5 adults & 1 infant. It was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed the convenient location. We will definitely try to stay here again when visiting the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Hi Paula! We’re so thrilled you and your family had a wonderful stay! We love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great home in a great location. It was perfect for our needs. Communications with the host were easy, and we really appreciated the Christmas decorations to make the house feel more festive. The hot tub was a real bonus, and everyone enjoyed it. I would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 January 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. You were wonderful guests! ~ Cynthia
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a great three-level plan. Two gathering areas were quite nice for eating at kitchen bar/kitchen on mid level. There was a large coffee bar on lowest level with high top table for game-playing. (There was a nice variety of games there for us to play.). I cannot think of one item we needed that webwere unable find in kitchen or coffee bar on mid level. We spent most of our time in Bryson City and commute was close, simple and convenient. There was an Ingles Grocery Store and Dollar General on way into Bryson City. It felt like we were remote but were very near Bryson City. We were also located very near highways we took to mountain drives in search of Waterfalls. I WOULD DEFINITELY RETURN!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay at RNR Ridge and had such a great time exploring Bryson City and the surrounding mountains. It sounds like you made the most of your getaway, which is exactly what we hope for our guests. We truly appreciate you choosing our home for your trip and would absolutely love to welcome you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved everything about the property. It was beautifully decorated and so clean and spacious! The host was wonderful! My favorite part of staying there was getting to hear and see the steam engine as it passed by the property. Loved the whistle! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!!

This cabin was just right. Everything was just as advertised. We had a great time with family staying there. We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and family time. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is great, and the hosts are spectacular! The location is incredibly convenient—about 5 minutes from downtown Bryson City and 15 minutes from Nantahala National Forest—so you have easy access to tons of things to do.The hosts really go above and beyond, both with communication and with making the house feel completely turnkey. There are so many thoughtful touches: hair ties, shampoo, tampons, etc. in the bathrooms; laundry detergent; coffee in the butler’s pantry; and tons of games for the family to play. You can tell they’ve put a lot of thought into making guests comfortable.Overall, we highly recommend the property! Two things worth noting for future guests: Because the house is so close to Bryson City, there isn’t walking or hiking immediately accessible from the property itself. Definitely not a dealbreaker, but it was a bit of a surprise to us. Also, directly across the railroad tracks and visible from the house is a FedEx distribution center, which has lights on throughout the night.Neither of those things took away from us having a great stay, but they’re worth knowing depending on what you’re looking for. Overall, a wonderful property with truly exceptional hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful and detailed review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the home, all the little touches, and especially the convenience of our location. It means so much to us that you noticed the thought we’ve put into making RNR Ridge feel comfortable and welcoming. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation and would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to the train

We booked this property as we were looking for one that was close to the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad for The Polar Express. It was less than a 10 minute drive. The property was well stocked, clean, new and the host was amazing to work with. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2024
Thank you, Amy, for the kind words and 5-star review! We're so thrilled you and your family had a wonderful experience. We would love to host you again! Try us in the summer, there is so much to explore!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing few days

This house is just as shown. So nicely decorated and everything you need is supplied. It a such a homey place. Located near many cool spots. I would definitely recommend if your looking to get away from reality for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
Thank you for the kind words! We are so thrilled you had a wonderful experience with us. We are happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! It was perfect for our family of six. Everything was perfect. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. The hot tub was an amazing way to end our days of tubing and zip-lining. I liked that it was close to everything and still had a nice view of the mountains. Cynthia was so helpful, kind and accommodating. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m thrilled you enjoyed your stay and the area’s adventures. I’d be happy to welcome your family back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

GREAT!!

It is a new house so it was very nice. They have all the essentials plus a lot of extras for the guests. The location allows for easy driving to restaurants, the train station, and many trails at the GSM National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2023
Thank you Paula for the wonderful 5-star review! You were gracious about my mix-up! I'm happy you and your family enjoyed the home as well as the area. We hope to host you again! *** Not sure why your overall is 4 stars as I gave 5 stars. I just want to clarify!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent VRBO- Start to Finish!

This was an exceptional VRBO and it impressed us around every corner. We have promoted it to everyone we know! The hosts were very communicative, the house was clean and orderly, well decorated, the stay was filled with thoughtfulness down to crafts for the children and coffee and sheets/towels/shampoo. We could not have been happier and plan to return!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 November 2024
Jenn, Thank you so much for your kind words! And sharing our property with your friends! We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Mountain Getaway

This property was exactly what we expected. It was clean and had everything we needed. We enjoyed the back and front decks and the picturesque mountain view. We enjoy cooking and everything we needed was available in the kitchen. Each bedroom was comfortable and had its own private bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2023
Dear Judy, Your 5-star review has brightened our day! We're elated that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback motivates us to maintain our high standards. We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic experience. Thanks for choosing us! Sincerely, Cynthia Roberts Revised 10/17/2023: I inadvertently rated communication with 4 stars, which isn't accurate! I attempted to rectify this through VRBO, but unfortunately, it couldn't be adjusted. To ensure fairness, I'm correcting this by awarding a 5-STAR COMMUNICATION RATING!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect. The owners were very communicative and accommodating! Will rent again and highly recommend the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 8 October 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed your stay and that RNR Ridge was a perfect fit for your trip. We truly appreciate the recommendation and would absolutely love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is amazing!!! A beautiful house. Comfortable to stay with so many amenities!!! The views are awesome! Three separate levels for family and friends to stretch out and relax. Just a mile from downtown Bryson City. It is quiet and peaceful. We relaxed on the multi-level deck for hours each day! Incredible property! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2026
It means the world to us that you found the home peaceful, comfortable, and conveniently close to downtown Bryson City. Knowing you spent hours relaxing on the deck tells us you experienced RNR Ridge just as we hoped you would. Thank you again for choosing to stay with us. We can't wait to welcome you back for another mountain getaway!
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