15 min to Polar Express. Cozy up at Payton’s Place

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A wooden cabin interior with a central vanity, framed artwork, and a bed with a quilt.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stove, two stools, and a window with natural light.
A cozy living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a refrigerator.
Private kitchen
A wooden deck with a lattice fence, a sofa, and a door with a window.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • 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

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

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

Master Bath

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bryson City

Bryson City is home to Payton’s Place. Your Cozy Fall Getaway in the Smokies. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Bryson City Gem Mine and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking.
Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 12 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 29 min drive - 40.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Payton’s Place. Your Cozy Fall Getaway in the Smokies pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Payton’s Place. Your Cozy Fall Getaway in the Smokies?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Payton’s Place. Your Cozy Fall Getaway in the Smokies?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Payton’s Place. Your Cozy Fall Getaway in the Smokies?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nicely decorated, comfortable beds, quiet, restful after a day in Bryson City.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2026
Thank you Wendy. We hope you will stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Such a cute place in a great location with convenient access to Bryson City!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came up from Georgia to spend a long weekend fishing, the property was the perfect spot for us. It was clean, private, and a reasonably priced. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad our property was the perfect spot for your fishing getaway. It’s great to hear that you found it clean, private, and a good value. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and are happy you had a great time. We’d love to host you again the next time you’re in the area. Safe travels and tight lines!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We loved the house! So nice and comfortable. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Easy to get to a beatiful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very nice. It was very quiet and private. The area had a lot of nice shops and venues to see. We really enjoyed the train ride.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to stay for rest and relaxation! We really enjoyed sitting on the porch! EVERYTHING you needed was there! Thank you for sharing your mountain retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasantly pleased upon entertaining! Very clean and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Property is just as described, very clean and once inside just like staying in a cabin. Quite and peaceful. Will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, close to everything and still out to yourself
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cabin

Home was well done in a cabin facade and was cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean property and nicely decorated. My only complaint is the lack of doors on the bathroom in one of the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as the photos show. Nicely decorated and very clean. Host was easy to contact and very helpful. He provided information on local waterfalls and we were able to see several during our stay. Would definitely stay here again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Near Bryson City

Very clean! Host was easy to communicate with. Inside was so well designed and decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2025
Thank you Deena. We would love to have you come stay with us again!!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
I will give this place 10 stars for location and cute insides. We were very disappointed in the WiFi that kept buffering. There isn’t a view. An abandoned trailer sits across the road. The neighbors were loud and riding an ATV up and down a muddy hill next to the trailer. The insides are adorable with a bear theme.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2026
Thank you for your review and for the kind words about the location and the cabin’s bear-themed décor. We’re glad you enjoyed the interior and found it cozy and inviting. We are sorry to hear the WiFi did not perform as expected during your stay. Unfortunately, internet service in our mountain area can occasionally be affected by weather and provider issues, but we understand how frustrating buffering can be. We also regret that some aspects of the surrounding area and neighboring activity impacted your experience. While we cannot control neighboring properties or occasional ATV use in the area, we appreciate your feedback and will continue looking for ways to provide the best possible guest experience. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we wish you all the best in your future travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really cute and nice place to stay at. I highly recommend coming to this place. If you have Verizon you'll have no Wi-Fi. Luckily she gives you the Wi-Fi and password.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host responded immediately when we were slightly lost! It was a nice clean place. It’s nice having 2 bathrooms, but the primary bathroom is open to the sleeping area making the use of the bathroom quietly during the night difficult!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This is a very cute spot. The inside was homey and decorated so adorable. You had everything you could need. The couch and beds were extra cozy and soft. We had plenty of room for our family of 4. The only reason I gave 4 instead of 5 stars was location. It’s about 15 minutes from the polar express train and the surrounds were a bit sketch, but overall we would stay in this trailer again. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Stay!

Super cozy house in a nice quiet area only about 10 minute from Bryson City. The most incredible view only 3 minutes down the mountain. (Photo Attached) The place was very clean and the AC blew ice cold! We stayed 6 nights and would love to do another week if we had the time. We will definitely be back! If you are looking for a nice quiet place in the hills look no further!!
This view was 3 minutes down the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2025
Thank you Dan. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our home! We would love to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was great until one of the neighbors at 9 pm in the dark set of either very loud fireworks or was blowing something up. It scared us to death. It shook the entire trailer. And it was so dark outside that we could not see where it was coming from. Maybe install some security lights that come on at night at each end of the trailer.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re so sorry about the unexpected noise from a nearby neighbor — that must have been quite a shock! Thankfully, that’s not something that happens often in our area. We appreciate your suggestion about additional lighting. There is currently a motion-activated spotlight at the end of the carport, but we’ll definitely consider adding more lighting at both ends of the home to make guests feel even more comfortable. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've never been to a cleaner rental or hotel room, seriously, in our many years of travel. Huge kudos to your cleaning service, they really deserve a raise. And happily surprised at the complete supply of everything we might need in terms of dishes, appliances, soaps, etc. We were just a bit bummed at having virtually no wifi or cell signals, even for your TV. But it's probably the whole area outside of town, as we realized we could also barely get a signal down at Ingles grocery store.But overall very satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean. Warm and inviting decor. Loved all the bears
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schoon, keuken was goed uitgerust, handig dat er een wasmachine en droger is. De cabin was leuk gedecoreerd.Rustige omgeving
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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