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Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin

Free Activities Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, free admissions are included every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as the Biltmore, Smoky Mountain Railroad, white water rafting, jeep excursions, and more! Daily value of $250.

Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.

This cabin is very private and secluded. It's only 10 minutes to the NOC, but you feel like you are in the middle of your own private rainforest. Hidden away but fully equipped, this cabin is perfect for two couples or up to a family of six.

Housekeeping / Hot Tub / Amenities Fee added to all reservations for this unit: $110

kitchen

Your kitchen is appointed with all new, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. There is a raised counter with barstool seating so everyone in the kitchen/dining/living area can enjoy the company. We provide you with all the dishes, utensils and cooking tools you'll need. A gas grill is provided for BBQ connoisseurs (full propane tank included).

great room

The great room is a 2-story, vaulted room with the loft overhang above. It features large living and dining area with table suitable for seating 6 (additional barstool seating for 2). The modern-rustic decor includes leather sofa/loveseat, hardwood floors, rock fireplace and log-wall interiors. There is DirectTV system with premium movie and sports channels and a stereo system complete with CD/DVD player. Bring your own music or listen to one of the dozens of digital music channels provided by digital satellite. The great room opens to the front covered deck and hot tub.

sleeping accomodations

All our cabins feature both down and foam pillows as well as down comforters. Each bed has a firm mattress with thick pad and luxury, all-cotton linens. Luxurious bath towels are provided for the base number of occupancy with additional towels for hot tub use. Linens and towels for guests utilizing the futon(s) for sleeping are provided for when occupancy is greater than the base amount of this cabin, but use of these linens when occupancy doesn't warrant it may result in additional charges as defined on our reservations page.

main floor

In addition to the living/dining/kitchen area, the main floor has a queen bedroom with direct access to the main-floor bathroom.

loft floor

The open loft level looks over the living area and shares the openness of the great room. It features a 7' slate pool table, flat-screen TV, Sony Playstation 3, comfortable chair, and a full futon for extra sleeping.The upstairs level also has another queen bedroom and master bathroom with large tub/shower unit.

*If the number of people in your party exceeds the "Sleep in Beds" number for the cabin, there will be an additional charge of $10 per night for each person over the "Sleeps in Beds" number up to the "Max sleeping" number.*

All bookings are subject to local restrictions in place at the time of the stay. We may not be allowed to accommodate all bookings that are made if local rules change after you make a booking. We make every effort to communicate current, local rules and any changes to them.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Per House Rules, dogs only, $15/day/pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No house parties ever. Max occupancy is strictly enforced. If Max occupancy is exceeded, there is additional charge of $20 per night per person.
Smoking is permitted only outside on decks, and please respect that the the Smoky Mountains are flammable, so do n0t toss butts, ever.
Some homes are pet friendly for up to 2 dogs with additional fee of $15 per pet per day. contact host for details.

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 first aid kit

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is on a river. Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Lakes End Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Bryson City Gem Mine and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Fontana Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 19 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin?

As of 27 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin on 7 August 2026 start from NZ$291, 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.

What time is check-in at Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hiker's Rest - Free Brewery Tours - Private and Secluded - Recreation Loft Cabin located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fontana Lake and Bryson City Gem Mine. Nantahala River and Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful. We were able to enjoy a campfire and use the hot tub. The pool table was a fun extra too!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANGIE e.

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

Hiker's Rest

Had a great trip and loved the cabin. Enjoyed the tranquility away from civilization. The cabin decor was tasteful and not overdone. Having the pool table was fun also. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
When we arrived we didn't have water in the cabin, I called it in and the next morning it was fixed!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne D.

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

Impressed with late evening response

When a smoke alarm starts chirping at 10:45 in the evening most places will say will get to you tomorrow. I was super impressed with someone coming and changing the battery on the smoke alarm at 11:15 at night. We would’ve simply remove the battery except it required a very tall ladder to reach the chirping smoke alarm! Thank you again for a prompt late evening response!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

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

Perfect Secluded Getaway

We really enjoyed our stay. The property was clean and cozy for a rainy weekend. The hot tub was refreshing and playing pool was great. All the amenities were included including top notch appliances and cable tv. We couldn’t ask for a better location. The scenery was spectacular. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

eric s.

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

Hiker's Rest

The cabin itself was very nice however the owners down the mountain have multiple dogs that will wake you up at 5 or 6 am every morning and its hard to sit around the hot tub or fire pit with dogs barking and fighting non stop. Also, the owners should pay more attention to the cleaning crew (very dirty hot tub), clothes and old water bottles left under furniture and generally not the cleanest. The worst was that we planned out clothes so we could wash them half way through the trip however the washer was broken and though they have a 24 hour number to call the will respond when they want too. I would not hesitate to use VRBO again but will not use that ownership group again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kyle B.

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

Nice cabin but not great location

You will hear dogs barking the whole time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Margie H.

Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Better have a 4WD vehicle & lots of earplugs

While the setting of this home is pretty & the home is clean, we didn’t realize we’d need a 4WD vehicle to get up & down the driveway. Upon arrival the electronic keypad didn’t work & needed to locate a key. The next day we discovered that electronic lock on the front door locks itself with no warning. But the worst part is the neighbors directly below this home have an outdoor kennel of dogs that bark, whine, and cry ALL NIGHT LONG and frequently throughout the day. We tried white noise & blaring the TV to no avail. After 2 nights of no sleep, we packed up and left. I understand that it’s not possible to control the neighbors dogs but it’s a problem. Several others before us noted this in the book inside the home. We were surprised none of the VRBO reviews mention it. The road into the property should be described in the listing.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi D.

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

Perfect 2 couple trip

We loved the property our dogs were so happy to hang with us around the fire pit the pool table added a friendly couple's competition. We enjoyed seeing the many waterfalls near buy, bryson city was a fun day trip there downtown area was super dog friendly and there were cool thrift shops near by. We went the end of February and the weather was amazing ! We lucked out! definitely want to come back for a summer visit for some white water rafting
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very Comfortable Mountain Cabin

We stayed a week at the Hiker's Rest cabin with our Daughter/Son-in-law and toddler Grandson (2 1/2 years) and had a good time. The hot tub was a hit and the cabin was clean and comfortable with just enough space for the little time we spend inside. I would suggest insuring you have cell service or obtain the hot spot from Watershed Cabin's to help plan the next days activities if you are new the area. We were not able to utilize the free daily offers due to no service, but we made it work. Also, I do not suggest this location for very young children if you are not willing to watch them ALL THE TIME. With four adults and one toddler who listens very well we did not have any issues, but could see there being problems if the young ones like to roam. Everything in the cabin worked well, but the stove needed to be manually lit at times for the right front burner and the BBQ grill has been reported to the owners as having some safety issues. All in all it was a nice location and a good place to spend a week away from all the daily issues.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

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

Loved hikers rest

Family of 4 and cabin kept the two boys busy. Played a lot of pool and used the hot tub. Enjoyed the sounds of the creek nearby and the peacefulness of the mountainside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Nice weekend getaway

This place was great for our trip. Not much to do in town but that is exactly what we wanted. The driveway is steep but otherwise easily accessible. I would stay here again if we decide to come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Perfect Getaway

Relaxing cabin with a fabulous location. Convenient for us to get to Bryson City and Murphy and Fontana Dam. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

John J.

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

Good place

Good location and good cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Wishing short stay was longer

Only stayed a couple nights after hiking a week on the AT. Happy with our stay. Wishing we could have stayed longer. Pool table was fun and enjoyed the NOC and hiking the AT. Thank you for the clean accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great cabin

Perfect for a weekend getaway. Had a great experience here and would 100% recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Tim B.

Secluded cabin perfect for relaxation

Great location near the NOC. A few minutes drive to Rivers End Restaurant and all the NOC has to offer. Road to Cabin is gravel. Our 2WD vehicle made it, but I would suggest 4WD if you have it. Outside areas are beautiful. Did not get to use fire pit because it wasn’t cold enough, but the front porch and hot tub were perfect for relaxing after a long hike. Close to Smoky Mountsin National Park. About an hour drive to Alum Cave trailhead. Clingmans Dome is even closer. Highly recommend seeing the waterfalls in Highlands and tubing at Deep Indian Creek. Loved whitewater rafting at the NOC!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

Beautiful property! Very clean and nicely landscaped

We had a wonderful vacation at Hikers rest. Spacious for our family. Secluded enough to feel like getting away but close enough to all the attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Our third time here!

We refer to this as our home away from home. Breathe taking beauty!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Loved it!

This was our second time here...still in love with this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Beyond our dreams!

Where to begin...the cabin was absolutely perfect. Clean, well stocked, and welcoming. The view of the stars from the hot tub were breathtaking! Oh, and the hot tub itself...amazing! The fireplace was great and easy to operate. Pool table was fun too! I have nothing bad to say whatsoever!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

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