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Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!

Apartment with kitchen, steps from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet
Dining
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior detail
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Brewing Company
    ‪3 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

Located in Downtown Bryson City, this apartment is adjacent to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad with other popular attractions like Great Smoky Mountains National Park within a within a few miles (5 km). The apartment includes a kitchen, a microwave, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!

This new, den-style, 2 bedroom apartment is in the heart of Bryson City making it easy to walk to all restaurants & breweries downtown as well as The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (Perfect for Polar Express!). The space is accessible to all of downtown yet tucked away and private. The apartment features an open space living perfect for watching TV, gathering together to play cards, and sharing meals. Both bedrooms feature queen beds with cotton bedding. The full bathroom has a with tub/shower combo while the half bath is suited with large vanity. The kitchen is fully stocked and features a refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, toaster, and coffeemaker (with local coffee provided).
Island Street is in Downtown Bryson City behind Everett Street (the main street with shops and restaurants) and you will be walking distance to all shops, restaurants, breweries, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and Island Park. The Tuckasegee River is also a neighbor to the apartment where you may fish (with permit) and kayak/tube through town. A Friday farmer's market takes place in a small park, next to the Bryson City Aquarium, a short walk away from the space

The apartment does not allow pets.

Free street parking available for apartment guests.

Guests will have access to entire unit. The apartment sits between an art gallery and small office. Please expect some street noise.

To ensure you have a comfortable experience, we provide a starter supply of the following items:
Trash Bags
Laundry Detergent
Dishwasher Pods
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Toiletries
Coffee
Firewood
Propane for the gas grill
Please note that these supplies are intended to get you started and may not be sufficient for your entire stay. You may need to purchase additional supplies depending on the length of your stay and your usage needs. We suggest you visit the grocery store before arriving at your cabin. Bryson City’s main grocery store, Ingles, closes at 10pm most of the year but may close earlier in the Winter months.
The apartment is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No Smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED AT THIS PROPERTY

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Children Allowed

Events

No events allowed
No Events Allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking

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
Note from host: No Events Allowed
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Note from host: No Events Allowed

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this apartment?

This apartment is situated in Downtown Bryson City, just steps from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, and within a short walk of Tuckasegee River. You'll also find Nantahala National Forest and The Cottage Craftsman less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this apartment?

No, this apartment doesn't offer parking.

Is this apartment adjacent to a casino?

No, this apartment is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this apartment?

No, there is no indoor pool at this apartment.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!?

Amenities at this apartment that appeal to couples include a kitchen in each apartment with kitchens in some.

Are there hot tubs at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!?

No, this apartment doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this apartment offer breakfast?

No, this apartment doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this apartment allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this apartment.

Are there rooms with balconies at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!?

No, at Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express!, there aren't any apartments that list a balcony.

Reviews

Downtown Bryson City 2 Bedroom Apartment, Perfect for Polar Express! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, cozy, easy to find, and very VERY close to everything! We really enjoyed walking up and down the street, shopping, and all of the coffee, food, and sweets around us! Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Billie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson E.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This little gem was in a great location. Walked everywhere! It is accessible. The beds were comfortable. The towels were so fluffy! Water pressure was good in the shower and toilets. Lighting was good. Didn't get to try out the fireplace since it was not cold while we were there, but that looks like it would be a great addition to the experience in late fall or winter. Would definitely stay here again! Layout of space was great. Plenty of drawers for storage. No hanging storage but we didn't need it. Checkout was easy. Wish we'd had the time to add on another day. There is a little dog you can hear barking, but only if he hears you. I heard him in the shower...but not anywhere else, so the space was pretty quiet. The ROKU TV is in the living room and has lots of options for movies, shows, music, etc... There are no TV's in the bedrooms, but you don't need them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi G., Brandon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for walking around town
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Easy walking to anything in downtown Bryson City and less than a 10 minute drive to Deep Creek area of GSMNP.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Radhika M.

Liked: Cleanliness
While there are no windows to the property for natural light and outlets are missing at key spots like beside the bed, this is a FANTASTIC place to stay. Very clean. Amazing location. Great customer service. I would highly recommended this place. Easy walk to downtown Bryson and the railroad. I can’t wait to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful!

We loved our rental! It was clean and very well taken care of. We were a little worried about no windows, but it was PERFECT!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love love love this place

The best stay I’ve ever had on Bryson City!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and very clean

Great location and very clean. Easy to communicate with owners. Once we were there, I was less comfortable with staying there. I had read that the place had no windows and wasn't worried about that but then realized that this meant that there was only one point of egress (the front door) in the event of a fire. This is actually illegal in most states and in reading North Carolina building code, I am not clear if having 2 bedrooms without a second point of egress is up to code (it seems like the code in NC is quite complicated)--I certainly makes me uncomfortable. It seemed like there were some corners cut in regards to drywall (e.g., they didn't actually tape and mud the two pieces of drywall together, just painted in between). It makes me worry about any other corners that could have been cut to turn a profit. (this also could have been a stylistic element, however). The wifi also didn't work very well (we ended up turning off the wifi and using our own data). The place was very clean, well located, and I admit I am very risk-adverse and so read this review with those things in mind. I would consider staying here again but would would look at properties first before making a decision.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Clean, comfy and great location in downtown Bryson City
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Karie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

2 day stay

We had a nice time and the space was nice and clean. We weren't fans of no windows. We arrived later in the evening due to travel delays and we were hungry. We found there was nothing in the town open. Resturants and bars close at 8 pm or earlier, stores close at around 5 or 6. The space itself was nice, the town left us looking for things to do. If we would return we'd look for a space with windows. We did have a lovely couple days tho as we walked during the day to the different shops and brewerys.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacki C., Dayton Tn

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

We really enjoyed staying at Island Hideaway. Very clean and close to everything. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Walking distance to everything in downtown. We plan to take a return trip to Bryson City next December and plan to stay at Island Street Hideaway again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Property & Terrific Management

We absolutely loved staying here! It was perfect for me, my husband, and our two young children! It was right next to everything, it was clean, and management was easy to get ahold of (I couldn’t figure out how to turn the fireplace on). I highly recommend this property and will be staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Perfect spot for a girls weekend! Loved the proximity to shops, coffee/restaurants, museums! Very clean too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location downtown

Loved this cozy spot. It was right in the heart of downtown Bryson City. Will definitely look to come back and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Property was exactly what we needed. Walking distance to SMRR, restaurants and shopping. Clean and cozy. Beds were firm and comfortable. Everything you need except food included. Avsolutely loved it and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Improvements needed to room

Place to hang clothes in bedrooms, a shower in other bathroom, ice maker, sound proof walls between apartments …
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorri G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and perfect location!

Very clean, super comfortable beds and convenient to walking to restaurants and shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nik B.

Liked: Cleanliness

The heart of Bryson City

You’d never guess this is a VRBO but it is right in the heart of it all. We walked to breakfast and dinner each day at Everett’s Diner and bought t-shirts from the HD outpost. We also enjoyed coffee and donuts at Honey Bear cupcakery. The unit was clean and provided everything we needed. Perfect for a small family or great for a couple’s getaway. Also close to NOC where we rafted down the Nantahala River. Can’t say enough about this town and the “cabin”. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and quiet

Had a good time everyone in town was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would give this 10 stars if I could. We loved Bryson City & the Island Street Highway. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023