This small studio is perfect for a home base while exploring the Smoky Mountain National Park or surrounding areas. A full kitchen is a plus (with a refrigerator/freezer much bigger than we have at home!). As for doing things in Bryson City - you could walk EVERYWHERE from this studio. We took the train ride to Dillsboro, and we could actually see the train depot from our back window (do not pay for the parking)! We were even able to walk to the local IGA grocery store. There is an amazing shared space for the 4 studio apartments with a fire pit, corn hole, hammock, a shuffle board table and more. We didn't bring our pet, but this place is pet friendly and even provided a bag of supplies your dog may need (blanket, water bowl, and those baggie things you use to clean up after your dog while walking). Hosts were quick to respond to my texts. All in all, I would highly recommend this rental. For people with physical challenges - there are steep stairs to climb to Studio 3.