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Nantahala Mountain Retreat II
Melissa's property was amazing. We rang in the new year there and had everything we needed. Amazing views with georgous sunsets. Great outdoor space where we would light the fire are just relax. The kitchen had everything we needed!!

Wengen Chalet | Outdoor Theater~Sauna~Cold Plunge
We had a great stay! The home is absolutely gorgeous and so clean. We loved the privacy on the deck and the hot tub with an unbelievable view. Had several family game nights upstairs too! Anita was so quick to respond to the couple questions I had prior to our arrival, super helpful and friendly. It was the perfect home away from home!

Private Luxury Eco-Villa "Grounded"@BaseCamp
LOVED our stay in the container home! Everything was better than described and the hosts were beyond accommodating. Highly recommend!

Longview Cottage *HOT TUB with BIG VIEWS*King Beds
we liked everything very much. beautiful mountains, sunset, location of the house and how well everything is done. there are many entertainments nearby, we liked everything very much. thank you, we will definitely come back!)

2 Bedroom House Near NOC & Appalachian Trail
Our accommodations were clean and inviting, there was even a sign on the door with my name on it. Thoughtfulness was shown with a bag of cookies, coffee pods, creamers and lots of blankets, towels, toiletries, games and books. We tucked into a king sized bed with clean, crisp sheets and comfy pillows. Hiking, kayaking, the GSMNP and the GSMR were all within a reasonable driving distance.

Eagles Landing - Fragrance Free - Stunning Views
What a magical place! The view is even better than the pictures! This was the most beautiful and peaceful Airbnb we’ve ever stayed at. The place was spotless and felt like home. I loved the soft lighting the moment you walked in. It was the perfect place to enjoy our 11th wedding anniversary. We hope you come back!

Otter Creek School Farm
Need a peaceful, quiet place with a beautiful surrounding to retreat to? Otter Creek is definitely it! Lola and Tom are so gracious and I'm thankful to have experienced a truly relaxing time. Learning the history of the property was really fascinating. The views are magnificent....it's an artist, photographer, and hiker's paradise. Kids would love the adventure of being outside in this beautiful place! Enjoy your visit!

Blackberry Hideaway on 4 Acres!
We have stayed in a lot of cabins in the Bryson area and this one definitely ranks at the top of the list! The house is very well appointed. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Fantastic view of the mountains and a portion of Fontana Lake from the porch and hot tub! The owners were also very responsive and very nice! We will most definitely look to rent this cabin again!
Your guide to Nantahala
Welcome to Nantahala
Marked by gushing streams, cascading falls, and scattered sunbeams filtering through the treetops, Nantahala is located among some of the lushest land in the southern United States. Sixty-four miles south of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this North Carolina adventure wonderland lays claim to top-notch whitewater rafting and ample hiking and mountain biking trails. Named for the Cherokee word meaning "land of the noonday sun” — the Cherokee people lived here for almost 4,000 years — Nantahala lies just beyond the border of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With its neighbor, Pisgah National Forest, the Nantahala region welcomes millions of visitors annually. Though Nantahala is home to a township of the same name, the bulk of its rental cabins and vacation homes are located in Bryson City and Robbinsville, as well as mountain cabins and glamping options like yurts in Topton.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Nantahala
For scenery alone, fall is the best time to visit, when the trees are awash in gold, orange, and red. Peak foliage in Nantahala is around mid-October but can start as early as September at higher elevations and end as late as November, depending on the weather in any given year. April is a beautiful time to visit, when the winter snow thaws and makes way for colorful wildflower blooms. If you’re coming to Nantahala for the rapids, you’ll want to book a cabin rental for warmer months like May or June, when rafting season is at its peak. Summers in Nantahala are warm and green, but also among the busiest times of year to visit, particularly between July and August, when schools are out.
Top things to do in Nantahala
Nantahala River Gorge
Adventure-seekers from all over the globe visit Nantahala for its world-class whitewater rafting. Get your footing via the eight miles of Class II rapids before you attempt the Class III grand finale through Nantahala Falls. If whitewater rafting isn’t your thing, the Nantahala River also boasts kayaking, ziplining, fishing, jeep tours, horseback riding, and hiking.
The Cherohala Skyway
The windy 43-mile Cherohala Skyway snakes its way over 5,400-foot-tall mountains and through the forested lands of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Beginning in Tellico Plains and ending in Robbinsville, the skyway — whose name is derived from combining the national forests, Cherokee and Nantahala, through which it passes — is a popular route among motorcyclists.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
If you don’t feel like driving, kick up your feet and be a mere observer on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. This 44-mile, 4.5-hour round trip from Bryson City Depot takes you over the Fontana Trestle bridge, across Fontana Lake, and through the Nantahala Gorge.
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