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Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common Space

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge

Escape to the serene beauty of Smokey Vista Lodge, a stunning mountain cabin perched atop a peak with breathtaking mountain views. This spacious retreat can accommodate up to 12 guests with its 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, featuring a main house and a cozy guest house for added privacy. Surround yourself with gorgeous landscaping and enjoy the tranquility of this private oasis, perfect for families and even your furry friends with its pet-friendly policy. Unwind and create unforgettable memories at Smokey Vista Lodge, your ideal mountain getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3971097vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Fontana Lake - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nantahala River - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Swain County Park - 14 min drive - 11.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Bryson City Gem Mine and Fontana Lake. Nantahala River is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

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. 11 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jake R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an older mountain house. Incredible views and sitting out watching the sunset was special. The beds are not great though. The mattress is just two thick mattress toppers and you sink so deep into it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for the feedback about the beds. We will be sure to discuss with the property owner.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view of the mountains. Very peaceful loved the guest house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
Thanks so much for sharing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

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

Family Vacation

Amazing wake up View for the family to look out over the mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Hi Charlie, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was just as described. The backyard set-up was amazing and the view was spectacular! We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Was wonderful to still have cell service and strong wifi throughout the house. We spent hours just hanging out in the main room and playing board games on the dining room table.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2025
Thank you so much for sharing!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery, beautiful house. However, there was stink bugs all over the house. The house was on the top of a mountain. My grandparents didn’t drive up to the house due to it being at the top of a mountain. Had I known the house was at the top of a mountain I wouldn’t have booked the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2025
Hi Ashley, thanks for sharing your experience with us. Our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused by the drive. We have not had any prior issues with guests not making it in, as this cabin is not located high on a mountain top. Because the cabin is located in the mountains, stink bugs are common this time of year even with regular pest controls. However, we strongly encourage our guests to please reach out during your stay if you're experiencing any housekeeping issues. We value your feedback and will be sure to share with our staff.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

4th of July weekend

Great time. Floating the Nantahala and fireworks in Bryson City were so fun and this rental was the perfect home base for myself, teenage kids and their friends to have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Hi James, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy e.

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

Family Reunion

A great place, plenty of room for all. Enjoyed smores & pizza our last night🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2024
Hi Kathy, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy P.

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

Family Vacation

The home is laid out perfect with a fenced in back yard. The view is amazing. We spent most of our time outside by the fire, grilling, playing darts and cornhole.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2024
Hi Candy, thanks for sharing. We would love to have you back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean B.

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

Rooms with views

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. It had just about everything we could ask for.The view was amazing and there was plenty of room for all 6 of us and our 2 dogs. We had a couple of issues, but the property managers took care of them quickly. They were very good at responding. The mattresses are on the older side and the road leading up is a bit steep especially for a flatlander like myself, but we really enjoyed drinking in the views with our morning coffee. Also the hot tub was great at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Hi Sean, thanks so much for sharing and thanks for the feedback. We hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

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

A Celebration of Life

The property was as advertised (if not better) and was perfect for our family gathering. We had everything we needed (kitchen well equipped, plenty of beds, ample parking, etc.). The guest house was a very nice feature and perfect for the two parents and their two children.Everyone was very comfortable. We would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
We love to hear it! Thank you so much for your feedback. We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

House review

House was huge. Guest house was great. The backyard view of the mountains was incredible. There was an outdoor fire pit and firewood that were great to use. The backyard was fenced in which was great for the dogs. Outdoor dart board and cornhole game available to use. We had a great stay. The drive was was steep and rocky but we didn’t have any trouble getting up to the house with a truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Hi Jessica, thank you for sharing your experience. We would love to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Beautiful place in the mountains!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was exactly everything we all needed. The view was breathtaking and the hot tub was an amazing add on. The kitchen truly is fully stocked of everything you need minus food. The location is very child friendly ( crib, toddler dishes, high chairs, children's books/ movies, games, etc). The fence in the backyard is perfect for children and pups. Our dogs are so happy to have their own space and the fire pit was a great touch! The location was perfect as it was just over 2 miles to River's End Restaurant ( amazing food!), NOC Outfitters ( great place to shop, get a demo boat or head to the adventure center for a kayak shuttle to the beginning of the lower nantahala run- our favorite). This is also only 3 miles from Endless River Adventures which also has a great Outfitters store, offering rafting, shuttles, etc. We were lucky enough to have the BEST all day lesson at ERA and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
Hi Jamie, thanks so much and we hope to have you back!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Betsy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Home was nice and views it offered were great. Seemed to be a problem with stink bugs in various places around the house. Not sure where they are coming in from. Main reason for 3 stars is bad interaction we had with a neighbor in the neighborhood. Our car got stuck while going out late at night to find a relative who was lost while finding his way to the cabin. My husband accidentally got the car stuck in some gravel. Because we were not blocking the main road and we didn’t want to disturb the neighbors, we left it stuck and came back that morning. When we got to the car that morning a lady who was with the HOA approached my husband and father in law and started taking pictures of the car with her phone. She scolded us for getting lost and “not following directions” we were given with the rental. Later when the tow truck came out she approached us again saying she spoke with someone and they were able to see that “you arrived at 8:15 and then left again near midnight” she kept prying at what we were doing which made my husband feel like she thought he was a criminal. Her overall demeanor was very unwelcoming and invasive. We felt like we were being watched and felt less comfortable coming and going from the property. While the owners and host were very apologetic about the situation, I think this encounter is still worth mentioning since this lady seems to live in the neighborhood and made an already stressful issue substantially worse.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 December 2025
Hi Betsy, thank you for the feedback. Stinkbugs are a nuisance this time of year and with regular pest control, they still come in the cabins. I want to elaborate to let future guests know this noisy neighbor has been contacted by other members of the HOA board about her behavior. Her behavior is completely out of line and this is the first time our guests have been confronted by her. I want to further confirm all our guests are safe and welcome at Smokey Vista Lodge.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

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

Women’s kayaking trip

Every year I organize a group of lovely ladies from the DC area for a long weekend of Whitewater kayaking. I look for places that have a nice mix of multiple common spaces that allow for the ladies to have time together as well as be able to take some time for themselves. This location was excellent and both location respective to the Nantahala outdoor center. It offered excellent parking options as well. Given the fact that we had multiple vehicles on site. The check-in process was extremely easy. The property managers are fantastic and super responsive. The rooms are extremely comfortable as well as the beds. The kitchen is beautifully outfitted for all of your cooking needs. The outdoor area has numerous seating and dining options and an absolutely stunning view of the mountains. Additionally, it was really nice that there was both a main house and a guest house option for the guest as then I was able to separate out the ladies based off of their personal preference of sleeping and companionship. The guest house also has a lovely view. The details regarding the road conditions and vehicle type was fairly accurate. Our group visited at the end of May early June with all vehicles being SUVs. Half of the road to the house is paved and the other half closer to the house is gravel and steep. We had no issues getting in and out. However, do you believe the listing if you’re visiting and snowy and icy conditions. Our group will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
Hi Meredith, thanks so much for sharing. We hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Artsiom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2025
Thanks for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 January 2025
Hi April, thanks for sharing!

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