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Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups

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Log cabin perched on a peaceful mountain ridge with views of the river below
Enter via outside stairs to the 2nd level, with a mountain view in the distance
Gather in the cozy living room with gas fireplace (avail Oct-Apr) and smart tv
Unwind in the hot tub after day exploring BC - the outdoor adventure capital
Cook for a crowd in our spacious, well equipped kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$1,207
avg per night

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Bunk Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

En-Suite Bathroom Main Level

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Shared Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Shared Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Shared Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
The current price is NZ$1,207
avg per night

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About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this lodge is in the mountains and on a river. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups

- Families/groups - Fireplaces (Avail Oct-Apr)
- 2 Golf Courses Nearby - Game Room
- 7 Miles to Bryson City - High Speed Fiber Internet
- River views - Gas Grill
- 6 Private Bedrooms - 8 Miles to GSNP Entrance
- Hot Tub - Harrah’s Casino Nearby

Welcome to your mountain getaway, an expansive three-story log cabin designed for families and groups to spend meaningful time together while still enjoying plenty of space and privacy. Perched on a peaceful mountain ridge, the lodge offers beautiful views of the Oconaluftee River below. Rocking chairs on the wraparound deck invite you to take in the sights and sounds of nature.

Ideally located between Bryson City and Cherokee, this lodge offers easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance, hiking, waterfalls, golfing, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. It’s the perfect home base for outdoor adventure and laid back mountain living.

Home Layout:
6 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath
The Lodge offers six private bedrooms across three levels, giving everyone room to gather and space to unwind.

Main Level
- Bedroom #1: 1 King w/ private en-suite bathroom with walk in shower
- Shared Full Bathroom with sink and tub/shower combo
- Full Kitchen - fully equipped for cooking and dining in home
- Dining room - table can seat 10-12 plus 4 more at the counter. Extra folding chairs & 2 high chairs available.
- Family Room – Smart TV and a gas fireplace (avail Oct-Apr)
- Wraparound covered deck with rocking chairs, hot tub, and grill
- Laundry Room with washer/dryer

Lower Level
- Bedroom #2: 1 King
- Full Bathroom with 2 sinks and shower
- Secondary Kitchenette - sink, full size fridge, microwave, and a drip coffee maker
- Second Living Area – Smart TV and a gas fireplace (avail Oct-Apr)
- Game Room – Smart TV plus selection of classic table games

Upper Level
- Bedroom #3: 1 Queen
- Bedroom #4: 1 Queen
- Bedroom #5: 1 Queen
- Bedroom #6: Bunk Room - 2 triple bunk beds, sleeps 6
- Loft - ladder entrance to loft area open to below, with futon
- Shared Full Bathroom with sink and tub/shower combo, including stability bars for support
- Shared Half Bathroom with sink and toilet
*note: each bedroom on this floor has its own private sink/vanity, making it easy for everyone to get ready even when bathrooms are in use

Location Location Location!
Located in the quiet Ocona Lake Estates community, just off Highway 19 between Bryson City and Cherokee, the lodge is accessed by a one-lane gravel mountain road with occasional pull-outs for passing. The neighborhood sees very little traffic and the driveway fits 6 cars. In winter months, 4-wheel drive is recommended in case of snow, but not required otherwise. River Access is a 5 minute walk to community access area.

Security: For safety reasons, there is a ring style exterior security camera that is not monitored but records video and sound 24/7. The camera is motion-activated and overlooks the entrance and driveway to the lodge.

Nearby Attractions & Driving Distances
• 3 miles to Food Lion for a quick grocery run or to stock up for your stay
• 7 miles to Bryson City (restaurants, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, tubing, fishing, Ingles grocery store)
• 5 miles to Cherokee (restaurants, riverfront park, elk viewing, fly fishing, Harrah’s Casino, waterfalls, museum, Oconaluftee Indian Village)
• 8 miles to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center (entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
• 6 miles to golf at Sequoyah National Golf Club or Smoky Mountain Country Club
• 20 miles to Nantahala Outdoor Center (whitewater rafting and outdoor adventures)
• 1–2 hour scenic drive to Asheville, Maggie Valley, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, and Pigeon Forge (traffic dependent)

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING IN CABIN

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Parties or Events
Only registered guests are permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups?

As of 18 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups on 29 April 2026 start from NZ$1,207, 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.

How much is parking at Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups located?

This family-friendly Whittier lodge is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Oconaluftee Islands Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Mountain Lodge w Golf/Hiking/Train Nearby. Perfect for Families & Groups Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 207 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 230 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and very comfortable. Hot tub was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with lots of space. It was perfect for what our family needed. We definitely plan to come back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home for our large family. Spacious, clean and well equipped. Would do it all again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very happy with the Miller house. Great location and the cabin was perfect for us. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property , plenty of space
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host and owner! Communication was wonderful prior to our travels and during our stay. Perfect for our group and truly enough space for everyone. The amenities are great as well! The men on our trip spent HOURS at a time in the game room. Enjoyed coffee and breakfast each morning on the porch! Would recommend!
Porch views
Such a homey place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Great place for a large family

Had a wonderful time here with our extended family! Plenty of space for our group of 16 and close to lots of activities. Hoping to come back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great home and a great host! 8 adults stayed and we had plenty of room to spread out or get some quite time. Very clean, well stocked kitchen, extra linens/TP etc. throughout the house, and the labeling/instructions of lots of things is helpful. Primary bed, very comfortable (felt new) and our guests indicated the other beds were also great. Road is curvy, not hard to drive, just go slow. Host is communicative and ensured we had everything we needed. 12 minutes to Harrah's, approx. 1hr to Asheville.Quiet and great view of the river. Absolutely will stay again if we need a large house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing. The road up to the house was stressful.. Needs to be upgraded to a 2 lane road..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Best family destination

The house was perfect for us. Loved everything about it!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Family trip ‘25

The cabin is beautiful. Very spacious. Lots of room for big families. We very much enjoyed spending the week with all our kids and grandkids in this cabin!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the Miller Family Lodge was great! The house was comfortable and just what we needed for our family of 14. The beds were comfortable and fit all our ages from 8 months- 77 years of years. We brought my Dad for his 77 year old birthday to ride the Smokey Mountain Railroad. The view was beautiful and the house was in between Bryson and Cherokee perfect for our stay. Mr. Gene communicated right away and was a great host. He made sure we didn’t have any problems when we arrived and was available if we needed him. I hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Miller Family Lodge

This is the second time we have stayed at Genes place. So obviously it has been a great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken K.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Had a great time, the cabin was as promised.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

Incredible property and host. Thank you!!

The property was perfect and huge! Fantastic stay
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

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

Great Stay

Great place. Amazing location. Everything was accurate!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shandy D.

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

Great cabin for a large family getaway.

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the cabin. The road is very narrow and windy leading to the cabin, but the parking was easy. Everything was as advertised about the property. It was spacious and cozy. Would recommend to anyone traveling to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathey P.

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

Family Time

This property was wonderful for our family! We had a great time and the cabin was fully furnished. It also was in a great place close to town.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shiva K.

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

Great property

Enjoyed our stay at the property. Great property and great location. Host Gene was always available when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John David S.

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

Nice getaway

Great option for the price and size
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Excellent Location

Our family went to the Polar Express train ride it was conveniently located between that and the casino. We had plenty of room in such a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Perfect Getaway Home

We all loved Miller Family Lodge. The beds were comfortable, there were plenty of bathrooms and an abundance of dishes, glasses, silverware, pans and seating. After having stayed at so many private homes that have just enough of everything, it was wonderful to have plenty of amenities. Gene was wonderful to work with and we wouldn't hesitate to rent here again. Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

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

Amazing Place

The house was fantastic for our group of 12 guys. Comfortable beds, spacious hang out areas, beautiful views and a great kitchen. We loved the place and if I planned the trip again, 100% would have stayed here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo R.

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

Beautiful home and location

I stayed here with 16 of my friends and family for my bachelor party. It’s a beautiful home with a great location and a beautiful view of the mountains and river. Highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Miller Family Lodge is beautiful! The home was clean and WELL stocked with all the basics. Our large, multi-generational group was comfortable and had plenty of space to be together - or apart! I think my husband's grandmother will tell everyone who will listen about how beautiful it was and how wonderful it was to have our family together for the foreseeable future. Whether you're planning to ride the GSMR or visit the Great Smokey Mountains National Park, this home is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025