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2 King Suite/Pastoral & Mtn View/Hot Tub/Wi-Fi

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bryson City, North Carolina
  • Fontana Lake
    19 min walk
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    2 min drive
  • Swain County Park
    9 min drive

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About the area

Bryson City

In Bryson City .Stay at this Bryson City cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 2 miles (3 km) of Fontana Lake. Nantahala River and Bryson City Gem Mine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 18 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 18 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 18 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

2 King Suite/Pastoral & Mtn View/Hot Tub/Wi-Fi

Whether you are looking for a Vacation Cabin to unwind at the end of an active day outdoors, or you just want Peaceful Privacy and Relaxation, "Paddlers Retreat" is ideally located between Bryson City, the Tsali, and the N.O.C.
Inside the cabin you will find a well appointed kitchen with everything you require to prepare and serve your meals.
The open and spacious floor plan is ideal for entertaining and relaxation. In the Living Room, the Stone fireplace is the focal point.

The spacious living room offers a large leather sofa set that is ideal for relaxing at the end of the day...

For your entertainment, there are 3 flat screen TV's with satellite channels included. In the living room, there are assorted board and card games, and in the event of a rainy day, there is a Wii Game System.
The split floor plan does offer abundant privacy between the two bedrooms. On one side of the cabin, there is the Master Bedroom with King size bed (luxury linens and bedding are provided) and a private en suite bathroom. On the opposite side of the cabin, you will enjoy a "Jr. Master Suite" with a second King size bed, and an adjoining full bathroom. Each bedroom offers a 32" flat screen television with an extensive selection of satellite Channels to choose from.

The covered back deck offers several rocking chairs to relax and enjoy the views, enjoy a soak in the Sparkling hot tub, and Enjoy the ever changing beauty of the Smoky Mountains!
Outside: You may want to bring your favorite yard games and stores fixins - there is a large flat yard, and a Fire-Pit with (4) adirondack chairs

...The Private Nature Trail has been expanded/upgraded and meanders through the back acreage, and leads to a lovely flat area beside a Mountain Stream that is covered by a canopy of shade trees.
It is quite relaxing to just take a walk in the woods, and the Nature trail is a hit with 2 and 4 legged Guests alike!

For the more adventurous hikers, there are trails (off the property and over US Forest Service land) to hike the surrounding area.
On the covered deck, there is a Gas Fire Pit (a full canister of propane for each group is provided, plus what ever is left on the Fire Pit).
Additionally, the cabin now offers complimentary high speed Internet/WiFi! (The internet is best suited for emailing, social media, and browsing the web. Not for streaming)

Getting to the Cabin: Access to this private retreat is easy. Paddlers Retreat is located just over a mile from the main highway which is far enough to enjoy Peace and Quiet without "road noise" (it is so quiet, you could hear a pin drop). The road is not narrow or overly steep, and you do not feel as though you are "climbing the Mountain". Close enough to easily arrive at all the area activities quickly and without excess time in your car.

Ideally located between the Nantahala Outdoor Center and the Tsali Recreation and Mountain Biking Park, and Bryson City is less than 15 minutes away!

We offer a few tips and optional convenience services:
... Also available is our Shopping service. If you would like to arrive at the Cabin with your Groceries already stocked, ask for details, we will have everything waiting for you upon your arrival.
... If you would like to enjoy a Spa Massage Service at the Cabin, ask us for details - there are two independent providers/companies (it is a good idea to book in advance to assure availability). Your Professional Massage Therapist will come to you, so when you are done, they quietly disappear and leave you to relax!
... If your vacation dates are during 'Season' or Holidays and you plan to rent a pontoon or fishing boat, it may be a good idea to reserve in advance! Lake Fontana is primarily National Forest, Smoky Mountains, and Federally owned, so the Lake is never 'Busy', but the few available rental boats do get booked up.

We Offer "Contact Free" Check In/Out
IMPORTANT CLEANING INFORMATION: We do our best to make Environmentally Friendly choices whenever possible. This does not include Cleaning Products. All Natural “Green” Cleaning products are not successful against todays Germs and Viruses.
At NCMR, we do and always have used EPA Regulated Cleaning Products. Our Cleaning Procedures go above The CDC Guidelines and do include the use of sanitation cycles and procedures, disinfecting/cleaning products used in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Mattresses, and all surfaces, handles, door knobs, remote controllers, high touch areas, etc… (We provide a complete list of Cleaning Procedures/Guidelines, to all of our Guests, prior to arrival).

Our Pet Policy Overview:
Most of our Cabins are Pet Friendly and Paddlers Retreat is no exception. Our Pet acceptance varies, and is based on the amount of space for our 4 legged Guests to enjoy (inside the Cabin as well as the amount of space outdoors).                                                                              Basic Overview: Up to 2 Pets that are each 40 pounds or less, and He/She may be larger if there is just 1 Pet. Pet Rent is a total of $50.00 per reservation.
*** When a pet has been a Guest, special cleaning procedures are performed and specific products are used. Our goal is to make sure no one can tell that there has been a pet on the premises. Please call or email us to ask about our pet policies as they relate to your request.

Property manager

NC Mountains Realty & Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golf privileges
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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2 King Suite/Pastoral & Mtn View/Hot Tub/Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 106 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 106 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven
Beautiful. Serene. Relaxing. Fun.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Joanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Mountain Vacations
My main issue was that it I didn't feel it matched the description given by Vrbo or its' owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paddlers retreat
Great house for 2 couples in the Smoky Mountains. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Cabin Stay
We had a wonderful relaxing stay here. The view and the hot tub were great. I would definitely recommend this cabin if you are looking for a place that feels very private, but is still only about 20 minutes from Cherokee.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husbands favorite vacation
We enjoyed our stay. My husband's favorite vacation is to take a week off work, trailer the motorcycle to the Smokey Mountains and ride for the week. This was a great cabin. Loved that the bedrooms were at opposite end of the cabin. The trail was great. the drive way had a couple deep trenches, in which you needed to be careful not to drop a tire into A couple years ago we started using VRBO's as our search engine. It was a bit different with this cabin because it was managed by a company and not the owners. I did not get the warm and fuzzy that I have received from previous VRBO's where the owners were the contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
We only stayed one night, but we enjoyed the quiet and rocking chairs on the back porch.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bryson City Mountain Trip
Excellent property for 2 couples. Very quaint, warm and inviting. Two king bedrooms each with its own bathroom was very nice. The outside porch had a great mountain view with rocking chairs and gas fire pit. This was a great cabin to come back to after the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad trip. Cabin was very clean with all the necessities. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Ken T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfactory
House was fine, accomodations fine. The view of the mountains was poor. Substantially different from listing. Trees blocked most of it
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Basecamp
Paddler's Retreat served as a great base for all our activities for the week. The location is close and quiet. Close to NOC and Tsali and really quiet compared to other places we have stayed in the Nantahala gorge. Rental company is top notch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha D., St. Petersburg, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Break
Can't wait to go back, couldn't have scripted better weather, low crowds, great views, etc. The 'shoulder' season between spring break and Memorial Day is great! Yes, the driveway is a bit steep with a switchback but our pickup had no problem - slow and steady and you should be good even in a car. We had perfect cell service (Verizon) so we just turned the ringers and alerts off to 'disconnect' (and told everyone we were in the mountains and spotty service lol). House internet is satellite, and it is slow, so as the listing says - no streaming and basic downloads are very slow. But that was no problem for us. Grab your basics for checkin at the store in town and then go back - there were discount cards in the kitchen for our visit. The cabin is centrally located to so many things! It sits on a ridge and there are houses directly below but we rarely heard anything and enjoyed the quiet. If you are looking for a cabin with no neighbors at all, in the middle of nowhere, this isn't it. Were very surprised to even see fireflies in mid-April! We enjoyed it so much we didn't turn the TV on until the last night and we able to add extra time to our week stay because we just didn't want to leave. Then just after we left we heard about the elk heard that went wandering through downtown Bryson City and right past the bar that we had grabbed lunch at during a visit to town. Bummed we missed that! Kitchen is well stocked, dig in the cupboards and you will find what you need.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exploring the mountains
First impression was how wonderfully CLEAN this place was. We truly appreciated that! The layout worked so well for us being two couples. Well stocked with linens and toiletries, cooking needs. Super comfortable beds. It was cool out and we loved using the fireplace. Pretty view off the back porch, the rocking chairs were a nice place to settle and relax at the end of the day. Great proximity to Bryson City area where we spent our time enjoying all the sights and activities. This home is outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house was perfect for our stay and close to NOC.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
The view was nice especially from th hottub where we enjoyed relaxing and enjoying the sounds of nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S., Clearwater, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Getaway
This property was amazing! Best of the best! All amenities and special touches were thought out and accounted for!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly Peaceful
Private cabin nestled in the woods overlooking the beautiful mountains, but just 15 minutes from Main St in Bryson City. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed to enjoy our getaway - peace and quiet, comfortable accommodations, great porch, fire pit and camp grill combined with the incredible beauty of the surroundings, added up to the perfect way to escape the city. The management company was also extremely helpful and quick with responses. Very easy to check in and supplied a welcome book full of detailed info. Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dina P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great first trip to the mountains
This was our first trip to the Smokey mountains and this property was great. The hot tub and firepit outside were wonderful to have after hiking during the day. We really appreciated the ability to bring our dog Millie. The view from the back porch was the highlight for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Erick W., Valrico, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin!
Had a great vacation! Loved the view, hot tub, and fireplace. The cabin was clean and spacious. Only suggestion would be to have streaming capability (used our hot spot) and more cookware. There were only a couple of usable pans and very little cooking utensils. Overall great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable, quiet, Very private and beautiful setting.
Same as above
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice secluded cabin.
We enjoyed our stay! The king split plan was perfect for two couples. Cabin was nice and secluded only one on dead end road. Gravel road was passable with our mini van. Nice Mountain View across back deck, fire pit, charcoal grille, corn hole. Picnic table, hot tub. New appliances: dishwasher, washer & dryer, microwave. Comfy sectional sofa & fireplace. Beds we super comfortable! If we come back to this area we would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and serene
We are seniors and appreciated the privacy and comfort of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A total relaxing vacation
The cabin is an ideal vacation location. A little gentle rain was all the noise we had. Cabin was spotless and kitchen was perfect. We were a short drive to town and grocery store. Bryson City had all the places we needed to shop, and everyone was friendly. At the cabin we grilled outdoors or cooked indoors most nights and made use of the hot tub every day. We had no internet issues and the tv worked whenever we used it. This was such a relaxing vacation. We drove to several parks and dams along with a trip to the Cherokee Nation Museum. The driveway is a little steep, but our Honda Pilot handled it with ease. If you have a low riding car such as a Corvette, you may bottom out...not sure. The directions were easy to follow, and Steve from the management company was very easy to work with when we checked it. If you want a relaxing vacation with a great view, then please book this location. We had a fabulous vacation at the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B., Deltona, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best!
We have rented many cabins over the years and this is one of our favorite spots! The owner have us all the info we needed to get last minute groceries and go right to the cabin. The cabin is beautiful! It was very clean and inviting and was perfect for our family. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching the hummingbirds and many other varieties of birds that flitted from tree to tree right in front of us! Beautiful view of the sunrise! Everything we needed to make us feel at home was provided. The hot tub was especially welcomed at the end of busy days of gem mining, walking for hours checking out the sights, horseback riding, etc. Very relaxing! We will be back in the area next year and hopefully this cabin will be available again! We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

J M D., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Home to Spend Time in the Mountains
We reserved this home in the mountains near Bryson City to spend time away in the North Carolina mountains. The property was well maintained and the few issues we had were handled promptly. Steve and the rest of their team was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home and everything needed for a great stay
Great location and beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Doris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin and amenities.
The comfort of the cabin was great. The driveway was awful especially after using it several times a day over the week. Also, the windows and blinds were quite dirty yet the cabin was clean and well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022