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Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat

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Interior
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, table football
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Pincu Pottery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat

WELCOME TO YOUR SMOKY MOUNTAIN SUMMER RETREAT!

Escape to our cozy mountain cabin tucked away in a private, quiet Bryson City community. Designed for families and friends to reconnect, this retreat seamlessly blends stunning panoramic mountain views with a comfortable, family-friendly interior. Whether you are here to ride the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, explore the national park, try your luck at Harrah’s Casino, or just relax in the hot tub, you’ve found your perfect home base!

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CABIN

[PRIVACY & TOGETHERNESS] The cabin features a smart multi-level layout with a bedroom and a bathroom on EACH level (ground floor, main floor, and upstairs). Everyone gets their own private space to retreat to, while the open common areas allow you to gather comfortably together.

[STUNNING VIEWS & HOT TUB] Soak in panoramic mountain scenery and peaceful wooded surroundings from your private deck. Keep an eye out for occasional wildlife, or unwind after a day of hiking in our PRIVATE outdoor hot tub.

[HIGHLY KID-FRIENDLY] Keep the whole family entertained! The cabin is perfect for kids and teens, featuring 5 Roku TVs for streaming, a foosball table, a classic arcade console, and a selection of board games for a fun family game night.

[COZY LIVING SPACE] Cozy up next to the wood-burning fireplace in the vaulted main family room with soaring ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the beautiful outdoors inside.

[CHEF’S KITCHEN] Fully stocked with stainless steel appliances, an induction cooktop, dishwasher, and every small appliance you could need (blender, rice cooker, coffee maker, kettle, and toaster) to easily feed your group.

GETTING HERE & PARKING (PRO-TIPS!)

We want your arrival to be completely stress-free! Because we are tucked away in a scenic mountain community, please note the following about the drive:

[THE DRIVE] You will enjoy a classic, winding mountain road to get to our secluded property. The road is FULLY PAVED all the way up.

[THE LAST 100 FEET] The final 100 feet leading up to the house is unpaved and steep, but it is easily navigable with a regular vehicle. [YOU DO NOT NEED A 4WD OR AWD] vehicle to handle it. A couple of times through it, and you will be an absolute pro!

[PARKING & ENTRY] We offer off-street parking for up to 3 vehicles:

Main Level Driveway (1 Space): Offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance right at the front door. [NOTE: The digital keypad keycode access ONLY works on this main front door.]

Lower Level Parking (2 Spaces): Located close to the basement entrance. If you park here, you will just need to walk up around to the main front door to use your keycode for initial entry.

WHERE YOU’LL SLEEP (3 BEDROOMS / 3 BATHROOMS)

Every bedroom has been newly renovated with gorgeous hardwood floors, comfortable bedding, and its own dedicated Roku TV.

While the home features an extra sofa bed that can technically accommodate up to 8 people, we limit guest capacity to 6 to ensure everyone has maximum comfort and plenty of space.

[SPACIOUS KING SUITE - MAIN LEVEL] Features a private ensuite bathroom, a DEDICATED WORKSPACE/OFFICE TABLE with Wi-Fi, blackout shades, and ample storage.

[BRIGHT QUEEN BEDROOM - UPPER LEVEL] Features cozy bedding and easy access to the shared full bathroom.

[COMFORTABLE QUEEN SUITE - LOWER LEVEL] Features a private ensuite bathroom and a relaxing mountain-inspired decor.

AN UNBEATABLE LOCATION

We are located just 12 to 15 minutes from downtown Bryson City and major local attractions:

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad & Polar Express: 12 miles
Deep Creek Trail (Waterfalls & Tubing): 13.7 miles
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Resort: Easy drive for concerts and gaming
Local Flavor: 12 miles to downtown shops, restaurants, and Mountain Layers Brewing Company.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 12 minutes by car from Pincu Pottery
As a guest of Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The family-friendly Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Turn off the lights, ceiling fans, and TVs. Make sure to log out from your streaming accounts on the TVs.
Make sure the hot tub cover is in place. Set the A/C to 65 in Winter and 80 in Summer.
Please shoot us a quick message when you depart.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Smoky Mountain Summer Retreat Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Beautiful vacation home

Owner was very prompt in responding to questions. Comfortable beds and the hot tub was great. Very quiet and private. My subaru had no trouble accessing the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Polar express

Creating
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jenifer B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Not my best experience. Overnight stay. Jacuzzi was a must but did not get to use.

House wasn't ready to check-in. It was not clean. The Jacuzzi was not cleaned. The kitchen was disappointing. Not able to use cookware due to metal flakes, peeling off the pans. Owner was quick to respond to our needs with an apology, but nothing fixed. Great view.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Exactly what we expected and more

We were looking for something away from the crowds and town and this was perfect. The house was spacious, clean and sucked with what we needed. Exactly as the description states and more. Anu was very responsive to my questions and made sure we had everything we needed including downloading the info since there is no phone signal. The wifi was great though. We requested a couple things be refilled and they were delivered within hours while we were out exploring. The house having 3 levels were great for our kids to each have their own space and we could all gather in the livingroom area together too. It was a short drive to Smoky mountain trails and scenic 90 min drive through the park to Pigeon Forge Gatlinburg area. There was near views from the deck and along the drive to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim W.

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

Smoky Mtn Retreat July 16-19 2024

Very nice house, kids loved it. ages 9,8,6 They liked playing fuseball and the hot tub. Easy to use hot tub. Everything was spotless when we checked in. Anu is a very responsive host, messages all answered quickly 5 miles winding road to driveway takes about 10 minutes to drive it, but it is a good full 2 lane road. Driveway is steep for about 200 ft but any car can make it up. Sufficient parking for 3 cars including parking by the front door. All 3 bedrooms and fold out coach were used and a/c was fine. House has an excellent washer/dryer. The purpose of our trip was primarily to visit the Cherokee Indian Village in Cherokee NC. It is an unique learning experience for the kids. I took my kids 30 years ago, my older grandkids 10 years ago and now the younger 3. I learn more about native indian culture every time we go.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chandler L.

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

Nice location Disappointing Kitchenware

We came for a brief weekend visit to see the Smokies. Most of the cookware provided was in poor condition—rusted, peeling, and completely unusable without risking rust in our food. I was able to find one pot that was sufficient to cook in. This was especially frustrating as we planned to cook most of our meals. Additionally, while the listing advertises a grill, we were surprised to find that guests must provide propane, which was not mentioned when booking only in the instructions for check-in. At this point, we were past the cancelation window.All three rooms are on different levels of the house which might be challenging if you are traveling with kids. The basement portion was a mixed bag. While the bedroom was nicely furnished and cozy, the rest of the space was an unfinished basement and was very cold (traveling in winter) It wasn’t what we expected based on the listing.There was a hot tub listed as an amenity with no clear instructions for its use. We were unable to get the pump to power on and heat up to a desirable temperature.We found the house to be visibly unclean as well as feel unclean. The pull out sofa in the living room was strewn with candy wrappers and other trash when we opened it to make the bed.On a positive note, the location was pretty, and the host was responsive. However, we’d strongly recommend improvements to the cookware and clearer communication about the amenities to ensure a better experience for future guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024