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Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub

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9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub

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.

Serenity Cabin is a cozy log cabin nestled into a quiet wooded area. The area around the cabin provides a great place for your furry friends to explore while you enjoy the refreshing mountain air. The covered parking area features a gas grill for evenings of grilling juicy steaks, burgers or your very own catch-of-the-day.

Outside, there is a large deck along the side of the cabin from which you can relax and enjoy the mountain view. Behind the cabin, you will find a very private area featuring the fire pit, a special place for making memories and s'mores, and the hot tub. Just think of sinking down in the warm bubbly water and relaxing all your worries away. This is the perfect place to continue a romantic evening with a glass or two of wine.

Inside the cabin, you will find one Queen bedroom featuring a memory foam mattress topper, one full bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen (no dishwasher), and an open loft featuring another Queen bed and two Twin beds for additional sleeping. The living room features a Smart TV with satellite service provided by Dish Network, and a gas powered "wood stove". No matter where you are in the cabin, you can connect to the included WiFi at no additional charge.

Nearby the cabin: is the town of Bryson City with quaint shops, restaurants and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. The many attractions of Cherokee are about a 20 minute drive. White water rafting on the Nantahala river is also 20 minutes away. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrances are in Bryson City and Cherokee. There are so many things to see and do in the area. Don't miss Deep Creek featuring three different waterfalls which can be easily hiked to by everyone. The Smoky Mountain County Club provides a beautiful place to play a round of golf. You can rent a pontoon, spend the day fishing, tubing, zip-line through the Nantahala Gorge, or just take a scenic drive through the Park.

An AWD or 4WD vehicle is recommended to access this property.

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. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine 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

  • Tuckasegee River - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Fontana Lake - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub?

As of 26 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub on 20 June 2026 start from NZ$236, 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 Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity - Free Railroad Tours +Serene Forest Cabin+ Relaxing, Secluded Hot Tub located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Tuckasegee River. Pincu Pottery and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 35 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean room, pet friendly, in a nice area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was fantastic and it was a cute home for my family of 5. My kiddos absolutely loved the loft area and the hot tub. We would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scotty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is very easy to get to close to the down town area but far enough away for extra privacy. Plenty of fire wood for camp fires. Cabin was very well set up and they provided anything we needed for a week long stay
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin and hot tub were clean. The porch was nice to sit and relax. Especially in the morning with a cup of coffee. The neighbors are close but the trees blocked most of the view. Not sure how it is in the winter. The cabin is not far from town to get groceries or do activities. Overall we had a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felicia J.

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

Gorgeous views, tucked away

This property was perfect for our family of four (grown kids). The view was unmatched. Secluded and peaceful, but still a close drive to town. The hot tub was a huge bonus.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brook N.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay. It was exactly as advertised and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas K.

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

Quiet retreat

Very nice comfortable cabin with good views and close enough to town but far enough to feel secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the size, hot tub, fire pit and Christmas decor!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

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

Serenity Cabin

Enjoyed our stay cabin was perfect for our family loved how secluded it was and pet friendly the hot tub was great for relaxing after exploring Bryson City and white water rafting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

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

Serenity was all that and more !!

Beautiful views , relaxing hot tub ! Everything described to the T. At the bottom of the hill we even got to pick apples with the owners permission !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gigi G.

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

Hot Tub Heaven

After a long drive relax in a private hot tub. Warm up by a small fireplace. Clean, Pretty porch view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

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

Beautiful and Cozy

We enjoyed our stay very much! The property was well maintained and very clean. The beds were very comfortable. You have everything you need. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had the best experience at Serenity cabin. Could not ask for better. Comfortable beds, Hot tub, fire pit were great. Well stocked kitchen. We didn’t want for anything. Very clean and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheena C.

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

Perfect Cabin Base for Rafting

Very clean and private with lovely view from a pleasant porch Easy drive to nearby rafting and comfortable for the 3 of us with our dogs. We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. There is a steep gravel drive that might be intimidating for some but we didn't have any difficulties with either of our vehicles (one not 4WD).
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Magical Getaway

We fell in love with Serenity Cabin. The views were incredible. The hot tub was wonderful every night. There was nothing wrong with the cabin. If you are looking for a romantic place with limited interruptions, this is the place for you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tirtha T.

Serenity

Place was good. Our stay was short and could not utilize everything offered. Could be confusing to get in and out of the location without properly updated GPS maps.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Nice little cabin

We had a great time in your cabin. I do want to mention the loft above the downstairs bedroom is very loud. You can loudly hear when someone turns in the bed. If there is insulation, perhaps that would help with a buffer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Deana V.

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

Beautiful view.

Quaint cabin. Beautiful view. Enjoyed our stay. Could use better pots and pans and new beds. No box springs. Like camp mattress. Not deal breakers though. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ramona K.

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

Two Day Vacay!

We enjoyed our stay, some items within the cabin were quite worn(rugs). Overall satisfied with the cleanliness of the bathroom and kitchen. We desperately tried to use the provided vacuum cleaner, but could only get weak suction through the hose part. The hot tub was awesome, really smelled and looked clean inside. Would like to visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

A guest from Indian Harbour Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was adequate. The kitchen has zero counter space and the stove is an old ring style burner stove so extensive cooking wouldn’t be ideal. The outlet in the kitchen was a power strip with the refrigerator and several other items plugged into it. The cabin is rustic with few creature comforts. The outdoor area is not conducive to pets as there is very little soft area for a dog to do its “business”. The majority of the outside area is either paver stones or small granite rock. There would be very limited areas for any type of play for children. I highly recommend bringing water for drinking. The water had an odd taste. There is a grocery store nearby to purchase items. Definitely plan to arrive during daylight hours. The directions were excellent but it would be difficult to navigate in the dark. Navigating the incline in the winter might prove sporting. I killed a roach in the bathroom, but I’m from Florida and know bugs can easily enter any home. Never used the hot tub, but we did use the fire pit which was nice. The beds were comfortable and the heating and A/C worked well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea A.

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

Lovely and quiet

This is such a great property. On a quiet mountain/hillside with a SWEET view of the smoky mountains! The porch was a lovely quiet spot anytime of day. We had great weather the whole week so we didn’t need to use the fireplace but we were able to use the hot tub & fire pit for s’mores. The house feels secluded with enough for our kids to explore and walk around the whole property without disturbing anyone else. The open stairs gave the living room a larger feel. We had enough beds for everyone and the little kids said they felt like they were in a treehouse (loft). On the drive up to the house we saw wild turkeys and a fox so that was a treat for us as well. Easy enough to find and quick access to town. We did an activity almost every day of our trip including white water rafting, the Biltmore house, gem mining, exploring the fun town, museums and hanging out at Darnell Farms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misti G.

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

Awesome weekend

We loved this property. It was beautiful and we had an awesome weekend. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrea D.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Good space for family

We stayed for two nights as part of vacation. Cabin was mostly clean when we arrived (some cobwebs and a used towel in the bathroom). We looked forward to peace and quiet but there were neighbors yelling and cursing for an hour and a half so we couldn’t enjoy a fire in the fire pit (we didn’t want our kids to hear bad language). There were also many dogs howling and barking both nights of our stay. The toilet stopped working the first morning and maintenance supposedly fixed it while we were out rafting. It worked for a few flushes the second night but didn’t work again the morning we checked out. Overall, an ok experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Check in

Only thing I would want to see changed is check in 5pm is not substantial u loose a whole day u pay for
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Perfect Getaway!!!!!

It was an awesome weekend!!! Loved the hot tub and the bed was perfect. Beautiful view!!! Definitely would recommend for a perfect weekend away!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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