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Cozy 1BR custom log cabin with hot tub, mountain views, outdoor fireplace; free train and rafting

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A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinetry.
A log cabin with a wooden deck and large windows, surrounded by trees.
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Master Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this cabin is on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 23 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 34 min drive - 46.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Sweetery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 1BR custom log cabin with hot tub, mountain views, outdoor fireplace; free train and rafting pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 1BR custom log cabin with hot tub, mountain views, outdoor fireplace; free train and rafting?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 1BR custom log cabin with hot tub, mountain views, outdoor fireplace; free train and rafting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 1BR custom log cabin with hot tub, mountain views, outdoor fireplace; free train and rafting located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Swain County Park and Pincu Pottery. Bryson City Gem Mine and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very beautiful cabin with great views. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin getaway

Loved the cabin. Great for a couple's getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have come here a few times in the last 15-16 years and have always enjoyed this cabin. It is starting to show its age a bit. It nothing that cannot be fixed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

Cute and very comfortable cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2022
Thank you, Michelle! Stargazer is such a charming cabin. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

In the mountains

Nice location. Property could use some minor repairs but overall, it was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and peaceful.

Well appointed property with lots of character and charm. Wish I owned it.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The name is rather deceptive, it may have been a stargazer location when it was first built but the tree growth since then keeps the sky obstructed. I almost didn’t recognize the cabin because of how different it looks from the pictures provide. That is due to normal discoloration and the trees that surround it. The floors were never swept or mopped after the last visitors and I had to clean them shortly after arrival. When the property manager got back to me asking if I wanted the cleaners to come the next morning I had already cleaned it myself. There was cereal and what looked like dog food shut up in the pull out couch bed. We did enjoy the outside fireplace and hot tub but I was really looking forward to seeing the stars while relaxing in the hot tub but was sadly disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

please do repairs

If you would focus on updating this cabin, it would be incredible! The sliding glass door latch/lock is broken, there aren’t any extra blankets, the microwave face is taped on, the oven handle is broken, the hot tub is broken, and people need to be warned that the 2+ mile driveway up to the cabin is dangerous.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could have been a nice place to stay…

The correct entry location was never mentioned on any correspondence, so we spent 10 minutes trying to get in the wrong door. Upon entering there wasn’t any AC on and the hot house wreaked like dog urine. The crew cleaned but clearly missed the dog urine on the dining table leg or the desk and rug in the bedroom. AC was broken for 3 days before it was fixed. This clearly was a beautiful home but it has fallen into a lack of care and disrepair. While decorated nicely, some of the appliances, rugs and furniture are very worn and smell. The living room recliner had a big urine stain on the leather seat. The kitchen smelled of onion and the dishwasher like fish! I had to clean the cutting board and run the dishwasher to get rid of the smell. The condition of the outdoors and furniture did not resembled the photos, sadly. The furniture had peeling stain. The railings near the kitchen deck were rotten to the point of being dangerous. The photos shown make it look like a new cabin when in fact it’s 15 years old. It looked haunted upon arrival. Be aware the steep road is not conducive to cold weather travel /sub freezing weather. I was so hoping to have a great time, but there are too many negative factors to be a good rental. A major detail house cleaning and some updating is badly needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

30th anniversary trip

We had a great time, enjoyed the hot tub and the outdoor fireplace which unlike the current listing states is working.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for two

This was a great cabin for us to celebrate our first anniversary
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great mountain getaway

Lovely relaxing property. No Mountain View’s in the summer but very secluded and quiet. Beautiful clean cozy cabin. Outside could use a pressure was and windows clean to enhance the place a tad. Overall a fantastic experience in a great area. Watershed was more than helpful and very friendly.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

My wife and I had a great, peaceful, relaxing time. We didn't want to leave. The Stargazer cabin was the best. It felt like home. It was just the right distance away from civilization. Relatively close to Cherokee, Bryson City, and the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Very nice and convenient. Dealing with the booking and the property manager was seamless and very pleasant. We look forward to returning to the Stargazer Cabin as soon as we can.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay at Stargazer

Overall, our stay was great! Beautiful property and lived the secluded, quiet location. This side of the Smokeys is so much nicer. The only thing that could improve was some condition issues. The sliding doors need some work, the outdoor fireplace didn't work and the hot tub couldn't be run with the jets in because the power kept tripping when we ran it. They did try to address it, but never worked properly. Still a great place.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

White Christmas

The property and surrounding nature setting was peaceful and splendid. We got snow just hours after hiking in 50+ degree weather. The entire experience was fantastic!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scary roads to get there, but worth the fright

Beautiful cabin, well appointed. Wonderful shower, cozy gas fireplace inside, lovely relaxing hot tub. Deck wraps around the house and is secure enough to let your dog run around on it. The road to the cabin is slightly treacherous, very narrow with blind turns. No guard rails, quite scary at night. Would not visit in winter due to road and driveway(quite steep needs new gravel)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stargazer review

My boyfriend and I had an amazing week staying at this home. It was beautiful, clean and so cozy. Very private as well. The only thing we thought we were going to have, Which we did not, was a gorgeous view of the mountains. Maybe it was because the trees were full-not bare like in the winter. But the trees completely blocked any and all views. Great for privacy but not the view we were really hoping for. Besides that-it was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular

Went for a romantic getaway. This cabin is breathtaking. My partner has never been in the mountains nor seen a waterfall so he was just amazed after the beauty. The cabin has an outdoor fireplace that was fantastic. We will be going back:) Thanks Stargazer:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a couple or small family

Comfortable, well stocked, clean cabin. We loved the double shower, outside fireplace and the extremely comfortable bed! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway House for Two

We liked our stay at Stargazer. Everything there makes you feel home. All new appliances in the kitchen, large bed, nice large deck. Our dog liked it too. The only suggestion is to affix the shower curtain rod. It fell couple times and we noticed round marks on the jamb, looks like people, who stayed there before us had the same issue and tried to put the rod back. We hope to come back to Stargazer! Victoria, Nick and our dog Luke.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Very beautiful cabin. The lighting in the bathroom is not very good but the shower made up for it.

Loved the cabin & the area very peaceful & homey.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very very Beautiful Cabin

Couldn't have asked for a cleaner, spacious and more beautiful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

What an amazing time!

This cabin is absolutely gorgeous. It was immaculately cleaned & decorated. Every convenience was thought of. We loved it so much that we didn't want to leave to go out to eat. We did all our cooking on the new stove and gas grill. The double shower was really unique! Loved the location of the hot tub, as well. The huge wrap around deck is extraordinary. We can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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