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Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon

Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon

Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Driveway

Overview of Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Bryson City, NC
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad10 min drive
  • Popular LocationSmokey Mountain Trains Museum10 min drive
  • Popular LocationBryson City Gem Mine10 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)74 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon

Our log cabin was built in 2011 and includes central heating and air conditioning, kitchen, bathroom, living area, dining area, 3 beds, grill, hot tub, washer/dryer, and fire-pit with firewood.

The downstairs open floor plan has a full kitchen with small convection oven, dining area, living room, full bathroom with washer/dryer and a sleeping area with full-size bed.

In the upper level, there are two open, pocket-loft beds (queen & full) for additional guests.

In the Fall of 2023, the following renovations were completed:
*Installation of central heating and air conditioning
*500-square-foot covered porch and patio with hot tub
*Additional landscaping

KITCHEN:
The kitchen contains the following:
- Deep, double sink
- four-burner, electric stovetop (pots, pans & cooking utensils provided)
- regular, two-door fridge with top-freezer
- LARGE toaster oven
- microwave
- coffee pot (coffee & filters provided)
- 2-slice toaster
- blender
- recycling & trash

NOTE: **The kitchen DOES NOT HAVE a conventional oven or a dishwasher**

COOKING ESSENTIALS PROVIDED:
- plates, bowls, mugs, glasses, utensils
- pots & pans, cooking utensils
- mixing bowls, cutting boards, casserole dishes, sheet pans
- sponges, cleaning cloths, kitchen towels
- coffee, coffee filters, tea, powdered creamer, sugar
- salt, pepper, basic spices & oil

BATHROOM:
The bathroom is located on the lower level with a stand-up shower, sink, toilet, and stacked washer/dryer unit. Starter soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper and laundry detergent are provided for guests.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
3 beds, made with fresh linens, pillows and blankets, provide room for 1-6 guests
1 Full-size platform bed in lower level
1 Queen-size pocket bed in upper level
1 Full-size pocket bed in upper level

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS:
Cabin is equipped with central air and heat controlled by a thermostat. Solid window shutters help to regulate temperature within the cabin.

TECH:
- Fast Wireless Internet
- Large, Roku Smart T.V. with guest mode (guests can sign into their own personal accounts, like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video and many more).
- Landline phone in the main living area.

OUTDOOR AMENITIES:
- Covered decks wrap two sides of the cabin
- 4 person Hot Tub on side deck, also covered.
- Charcoal Grill (fixed, outdoor, camp-style grill) with basic grill tools, charcoal, lighter fluid and lighter provided.
- Fire-pit in the side yard with firewood provided.

LOCATION & ATTRACTIONS:
The Moonshiner Cabin is a cozy little retreat in a great location, halfway between Bryson and the Nantahala River Gorge.
Get your cultural fix in Bryson, with shopping, dining, the GSM Train, two breweries, and an outfitters store with taproom and museums.

The quaint towns of Franklin, Highlands and Cashiers lie to the south along scenic Hwy 28. Asheville (the big city), makes an easy day trip, to the east, with shopping, dining and cultural activities. Cherokee with history, casinos and outdoor activities is just a 25 minute drive from the cabin.

Experience nature in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Nantahala River Gorge with rafting, tubing, fishing, hiking, zipping, horse back riding, scenic drives and waterfalls within 10 miles! 8 recreation rivers, 11 lakes, 1 national park, 2 national forests, 3 wilderness areas and much more!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryson City

This cabin is located in Bryson City. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Pincu Pottery - 13 min walk
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 10 min drive
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 10 min drive
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 10 min drive
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 9 min drive
  • Mountain Layers Brewing Company - 9 min drive
  • Nantahala Brewing Brewpub - 10 min drive
  • Nate and Nick's - 10 min drive
  • Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy log cabin near Nantahala rafting, Fontana Lake, Cherokee, Tail of Dragon located?

Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Pincu Pottery. Fontana Lake is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
The property was laid out well and tidy ,definitely will go back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The property was nice and enjoyed the quietness of the location. The cabin could use some deep dusting and a new light switch in the upstairs fan to turn lights off. In addition, the bed downstairs is awfully worn out and needs replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

doug o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice house
was quiet and very private. everything was as listed except no active internet. Beautiful wood interior. house number sign on 28 takes a sharp eye.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

cynthia e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful cabin but uncomfortable due to heat
Air conditioner did not work. It was hot no and couldn't sleep due to heat and uncomfortable bed. It was beautiful and peaceful but couldn't do it both nights. One uncomfortable night was all I could handle
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Whitney L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cabin listing was very misleading
After booking our stay & reading some of the reviews I reached out to the property owner with concerns about the hot tub working properly & the air conditioner cooling the house efficiently. I was told the hot tub had just been repaired & that the single window unit AC cooled the property very well. When my husband & I arrived the small window unit was set at 61゚& it was it was very warm inside probably close to 75-80°. We left for a few hours to see the town & have dinner & came back with no improvement. The window unit itself is clearly too small for the window & property sq footage& doesn't adequately seal to the window frame. There was saran wrap & aluminum foil tucked in the edges to "help" I suppose. We went to the Dollar General to buy a fan & some duct tape to put around the clearly unsealed & unfitting a window unit which helped to make it through the weekend but the cabin remained too warm for my comfort the entire stay even with my purchase of a fan. Also, when we arrived there was a water bottle with used snuff packets sitting on the floor by the bed, disgusting. All 3 beds are uncomfortable due to the mattress or the tiny loft area leaving no room to even turn over in bed without hitting an arm or elbow. The downstairs bed was very squeaky & loud. Non of the inside shutters had a latch so the one above my head on the downstairs bed let light in very early waking me before I would have liked. The garden pictured in the listing must have been from when the property was first bought & did not meet expectations by far. I myself am a plant lady & was looking forward to seeing the pretty flowers and using fresh herbs, but it was grown over with weeds & unkempt. The entire property inside & out was unkempt & should have regular cleaning and maintenance. My husband cleaned MANY cobwebs throughout the cabin & the light fixtures etc all needed thurough dusting. The cleanliness & temp of the cablin had us rethink our "stay in the cabin & grill steaks night" & we dined out entirely. The owner was impossible to contact with our issues after many attempts. While we enjoyed our visit to the Smokies, we would never stay here again nor recommend it. I have pictures of the AC unit before & after my attempt to improve & the garden, but do not see anywhere to post them here if I find somewhere I will surely post. If 0 stars could have been given that would have been my rating. We were already there for our visit from FL so made the best of it we could
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gwen Albers

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We purchased the Moonshiner Cabin in 2013. Two years later, my husband, Bob and I, gave up our 30-plus-year careers in aviation and journalism, respectively, to become caretakers on a 45,000-acre ranch in New Mexico. The goal was to get closer to my 87-year-old mother while trying something different. The move gave us the opportunity to share our home in Bryson City -- a place we plan to retire to one day. We appreciate Bryson City for its rivers, boating, fishing, hiking, scenery, people and tranquility. We hope you enjoy our home as much as we have.

Why they chose this property

This home is in a perfect location. It's secluded and private, yet only minutes away from a main highway for visiting Cherokee, Bryson City, Fontana Lake, the Nantahala Gorge and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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