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Luxury Couples Getaway With Hot Tub & Great Views!
Explore the mountains while chasing waterfalls and counting stars ✨ gazing through the skylight at the dome. Catch breathtaking views of the Mountain Scape & Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being within minutes to downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.

Creekside Cabin: Fire Pit & Private Hiking Trails
Experience rustic elegance at the Barn at Huffman Creek Retreat, a charming cabin surrounded by the majestic Smoky Mountains. This idyllic getaway features 2 cozy loft bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a spacious living area adorned with rustic décor. Relax by the wood-burning woodstove or unwind on the private deck, where the soothing sounds of the creek create a peaceful ambiance. Ideal for solo travel, couples & small families, this retreat offers a perfect blend of seclusion & comfort.

Lake View Cottage
Newly redecorated, wonderfully rustic, & simply charming rock cottage family home with lake view & a creek running beside it, directly off a main road (no steep driveways). Just at .6 miles to the Alarka Boat Ramp & Marina, less than ten miles to downtown Bryson City, 20 minutes to Nantahala Outdoor Center, under 20 miles to Cherokee & Harrah's casino, 30 miles to The Dragon's Tail. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets on the front porch while waving to passing vehicles (most likely a family member!).

Mountain Home on Alarka Creek in Bryson City
Enjoy breathtaking views from the balcony overlooking Alarka Creek, well stocked. Open the windows to hear the creek for a relaxing & peaceful sleep. Grill out on the deck overlooking the creek for family fun! Only 15 minutes away from Nantahala Whitewater Rafting, Great Smokey Mountain Railway, Deep Creek, GSM National Forest, Cherokee and Seqouya National Golf Club. House is filled with 3 generations of family art, quilts, furnishings and architecture. Front porch with table and games.

Adorable 2/1 Cabin on Roaring Creek w/New Hot Tub
Welcome to "A Nook on Coopers Creek" From the moment you arrive, you can enjoy nature's symphony performed daily by the sound of rushing water and birds chirping. Enjoy nature at its best at this sweet newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 Queen bed & one set of bunk beds, 1 bathroom cabin that is located in Bryson City. This creek side paradise provides all the comforts of home! Relax by the creek in the hot tub and don't forget to grab your fishing pole! The perfect place for a romantic getaway!

Casa Caboose, less than 1 mile from GSMNP
NOTE: we are less than 3 min from GSMNP, not 40 min as Airbnb states on our listing. Tiny house Caboose with river access, less than 1 mile from GSMNP, and across the river from Vee Hollow Bike Trails, next door to the Cabin of Lost Soles. Sorry, NOT suitable for pets or children under 12. Perfect for 1 or 2 people. Full size bed and full size futon. Need more room? Book both the Casa Caboose and the Cabin of Lost Soles. Check out our other listing next door: Cabin of Lost Soles

Hannahs River Retreat
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located cabin. UNPLUG from the daily grind. Bask in the serenity of your surroundings. Convenient to downtown Bryson City and Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountain event park. Check out the local attractions and activities or just enjoy the sound of the river from the covered porch. Make sure to check out our guest book for fun things to do in the area. GIRLS WEEKEND? Don’t forget to book a massage apt with Sara!

Copper Top cabin in the Smoky's
Come relax and enjoy a little piece of Heaven in our Copper Top Cabin on the peaceful side of the Smoky Mountains. We are only a short distance away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, historic Cades Cove, the Dragon and 1 hour away from Dollywood, Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Copper Top cabin sits on a large spring fed pond stocked with bass, perch and catfish. Be sure to enjoy our paddle boat, canoe, kayak, or simply relax in the hammock or by the fire pit.

Cozy Creek Cottage
Country cottage with vintage decor. Sitting next to the creek. Cozy up on the day bed on the back porch and enjoy the sound of the creek. Conveniently located to lots of attractions such as hiking, rafting, shopping and local breweries. 8.8 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Only 3.7 mi. to downtown Cherokee and 8.5 miles to Bryson City. Fully stocked kitchen with Keurig coffee maker. Coffee, cream and sugar provided. Smart tv and wifi.

Snowbird Creek Cabin, Flyfish, Tail of the Dragon
Our Snowbird Creek Cabin is cool and relaxing. It is just minutes from “Tail of the Dragon”. It is a fly fisherman’s paradise also. Hiking trails and waterfalls abound, or just kick back and relax in the pristine setting of the Snowbird Back Country. We will allow one dog 25 pounds or under to come. No exceptions for bigger dogs. I will request a picture of the dod. The dog will not be allowed on furniture. I live next door, so i will know if my rules are not obeyed.

Luxury Wildcat Cherokee Riverfront RV Rental
GSMNP, Oconaluftee River, Walk to shops, restaurants and attractions. The Wildcat features leather seating, king-size Tempur-Pedic bed, French-door, stainless fridge, large shower. The patio features a fire ring, BBQ grill (BYO charcoal). Adirondack chairs and a picnic table! Duraflame logs are highly recommended for outdoor fire pit. The gas stove in the kitchen is not available. It is not safe for people who are not familiar with how to use one. Internet TV.

Waterfront cabin with private dock
Cozy vintage cabin on beautiful Lake Santeetlah. Enjoy the water views from the screened in porch, dip your feet in the clear lake on the private dock, or take a kayak out to explore the coastline. In cooler weather, snuggle up by the fire with a good book. Lake Santeetlah is nestled in the mountains of NC, and 80% of the coastline is national forest. The lake is quiet, serene, and absolutely beautiful. Check out our cabin on instagram: @thecovecabin.
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