Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
Nantahala Brewing Company - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min drive
McDonald's - 17 min drive
Bryson City Brewing - 19 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 17 min drive
Anthony's Italian Resturant - 18 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Firefly Lodge; movie theatre|hot tub|game room
Welcome to Firefly Lodge, managed by Steadly Group. This authentic log cabin is centrally located between Bryson City and the Nantahala Outdoor Center. We are minutes from Lake Fontana and The Great Smoky Mountains National Park with the best waterfall hiking and tubing at Deep Creek. Take your family and friends on the ultimate outdoor adventure vacation right here. Then head back to Firefly Lodge for a soak in the hot tub, game room tournaments and your favorite movie in the home theatre!
Experience a fantastic and unforgettable escape when you book this authentic log cabin - truly a place to get away!
We want to welcome you to spend your vacation at Firefly Lodge. As you enter this majestic log built home away from home, a gorgeous open floor plan with unique tongue and groove wood logs welcomes you. Create everlasting memories with your loved ones while gathered around the gas fireplace and streaming your favorite series and movies on the large Roku smart TV.
The well-appointed kitchen has all the essentials to prepare meals from intimate meals for couples to extravagant feasts. There is a coffee bar complete with a Keurig coffee maker with assorted K-cups and all the essentials.
The main level has a spacious master bedroom with a King bed and an en suite master bathroom. Wide French doors lead to a private screened in porch, the perfect place for a quiet cup of coffee before you start your day or a relaxing glass of wine before turning in for the night.
This level grants you easy access to an extensive wrap-around deck with seating, outdoor dining area, a gas grill, and gorgeous mountain views. A laundry room with a washer/dryer can be found on this level as well.
You will find two more spacious bedrooms on the upper level each with Queen beds and one full bathroom. One of the Queen bedrooms upstairs has a fold down futon bed for additional sleeping space. The second Queen bedroom upstairs houses the dedicated workspace with a desk and swivel chair. The upper level loft is also home to a full sized shuffleboard game with seating overlooking the main living area.
When it comes to indoor entertainment, the home boasts a game room on the lower level, which features air hockey, arcades, a Roku TV, foosball table, a wall-mounted ring toss game, wall-mounted Tic-Tac-Toe, and a variety of board and card games. You will also find a Ladder Ball set, a cornhole game set, giant Jenga and Connect 4 games. From here, you will also have access to another wrap-around deck with a bubbly hot tub area decorated with string lights and the most fabulous mountain views. Take a break in the hammock on this balcony overlooking the mountain or enjoying the forest activity. Other great perks include an outdoor lighted firepit area with seating perfect for roasting marshmallows!
You can also gather the movie buffs of the group and head into the outer space themed movie theatre! Use the Fire Stick to stream your favorite movies or series. You can also use the screen mirroring function on your Smart Phone to watch. Be sure to turn the black light on to be transported into space!
Sleeping arrangements on this level include a kids bunk bedroom with games, a play tent, kids toys and an additional Roku smart TV. The Pack N Play is located in the closet in this room. There is an en suite bathroom as well.
Nearby attractions include Nantahala Outdoor Center where you can raft, shop and/or dine. Drive a short distance to the Smoky Mountain Railroad, downtown Bryson City which includes shops, breweries, and dining. We love Deep Creek River tubing and Deep Creek Winery! Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Fontana from Almond Boat Park and go fishing or tubing for the day. Attend seasonal events at Darnell Farms, check their website for current festivals. Not far is Harrah`s Cherokee Casino and Sequoyah National Golf Course.
You will have 24/7 support from our team.
You may need 4WD or AWD vehicle during the winter months depending on weather conditions.
There is free parking on site.
All firearms must be disclosed to the host.
Up to 2 dogs are welcome with additional fees. No other animals are allowed without specific approval.
Due to our local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. Firearms must be disclosed to host.
You may need 4WD or AWD vehicle during the winter months depending on weather conditions.
There is free parking on site.
Up to 2 dogs are welcome with additional fees. No other animals are allowed without specific approval.
If you are bringing a dog, please add on the reservation that you are bringing a dog. We allow up to two dogs and the fee is $150.
Due to our local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
No scented pods or similar products allowed in the hot tub. May incur fees. No toys allowed in the hot tub.
No loose trash in the garbage bins. That means, no water bottles, diapers, candy wrappers or any trash whatsoever. Trash must be placed in trash bags, tied up and then placed in the garbage bins on the porch. There will be a $100 fee if loose trash needs to be handpicked out of the bottom of the garbage bin.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 3,498 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 18
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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
192969
Frequently asked questions
What's there to see around this cabin?
This cabin is located in Bryson City, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum nearby.
Will I be able to park at this cabin?
Yes, there is a garage.
Is this cabin adjacent to a casino?
No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this cabin?
No, this cabin doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.
Is Firefly Lodge; movie theatre|hot tub|game room good for couples?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this cabin include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.
Does Firefly Lodge; movie theatre|hot tub|game room have a hot tub?
Yes, this cabin has a spa tub.
Does this cabin provide breakfast?
No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.
Does this cabin have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cabin.
Can I book a room with a balcony at Firefly Lodge; movie theatre|hot tub|game room?
Yes, every cabin at Firefly Lodge; movie theatre|hot tub|game room comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain views.
Firefly Lodge; movie theatre|hot tub|game room Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Justin W.
Dec 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and amenities at the property. Host was responsive and very helpful!
Justin W.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Zach M.
Oct 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay for a long weekend. Loved the entertainment provided and being a quick drive to town while also being secluded up on the mountain. Very clean and as advertised. Hosts were quick to communicate when needed! Definitely plan on returning.
Zach M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phil N.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin was amazing! Ashley was great before the stay and dying the stay. We could not believe the amenities provided as well. I highly recommend this cabin and plan to return!
Phil N.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole M.
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was amazing! It had everything you could need. Fun for all ages of the family. Communication was great and the hosts were very accommodating. We will be returning!
Nicole M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Don R.
Jun 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Deb
Beautiful home. Great place for all of us to spread out. The four teenagers enjoyed the games and movie theater. The four adults enjoyed the hot tub and cooking every night! All the dishes, pots and pans and grill. It was fun. We tooled around Bryson City, did whitewater rafting at the NOC and tubing on Deep Creek. Thanks for the memories.
Don R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nancy E.
Jun 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Family Trip
First let me start out by thanking our hosts Ashely and Sean. They were very attentive and accessible. We booked this location as it could accommodate our group of 7. We were 4 adults and 3 grandkids. 11 y/o grandson and 15/17 y/o granddaughters. Immediately our granddaughters were literally running around on their cell phones showing off the cabin to their friends. The cabin was so spacious that everyone was able to find their very own “perfect” spot to relax and decompress. My husband enjoyed the screened in room to relax and read, my daughter and husband enjoyed the jacuzzi, outdoor seating and of course the game room with their son. The girls had their own hidey holes where they could talk to their friends and share their adventure. While mom and dad took them all out, my husband and I enjoyed the silence of the cabin, the beauty of the outdoors and the sound of nature. We all spent quality time together as a family and enjoyed family meals. I asked the kids to tell me what they enjoyed most about the cabin: 11 y/o enjoyed the game room, theater and shuffleboard that he played endlessly with his dad. 15 y/o stated she loved that there was always something to do and the 17 y/o said she loved the views from the multiple balcony’s and to be able to see the views from different perspectives. This family trip exceeded my expectations. When you walk through the front door and begin your story just remember your possibilities are limitless.
Nancy E.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
PAUL A.
Jun 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a nice relaxing vacation. The driveway is steep and difficult to get in and out with mini van. I would recommend an SUV or Truck for this house. It is a great house if you have kids as our kids loved the game room.
PAUL A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M., Spartanburg
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
10 . Great place for a mountain getaway.
Great stay, lots of activities and space for everyone to enjoy the mountains. 10
Patrick M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Martha V.
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Adventure at Firefly Lodge
We ended up with 4 adults and 4 teens for our trip. The teens loved the theatre, game room and hot tub. We had a hard time getting them to even come up to eat. We found everything that we needed to make meals. The cabin is spacious with plenty of room to spread out. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. I give it an A!
Martha V.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darin H.
Mar 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The top of the mountain
The one word that kept coming up was magical. My brother’s family joined us and we had an amazing time. Big enough to spread out. The teens took over the game room. Close to all the fun but completely out of the way.
Darin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan P.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
This cabin is perfect for friends and family. We took advantage of the fun amenities on site; movie room, air hockey, video games, hot tub, shuffle board, fire pit and grill. This was one of the best properties we’ve stayed at, it was so clean and comfortable! We would absolutely stay here again!
Susan P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Greg S., Atlanta, Ga
Jan 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Awesome stay. Everything was as described. Ashley communicated with us through the process and made sure our stay was perfect.
Greg S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Johnny L P.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
JLP
Very nice host , very clean all you could hope for a very pleasant getaway and a awesome drive up to the cabin looking forward to visiting again.
Johnny L P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Dec 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
5 Star Get Away
The cabin was a perfect location, very clean, lots of space for multiple families & the hosts go above & beyond to make your stay a dream vacation. Check in was easy & communication with host always had a quick response. The only negative is that at time of check in we noted 7 unlocked entry level windows, 1 front door & 1 movie room garage door which is just a safety thing with kids & watching to many secluded mountain scary movies. The door locks and handles are a bit tricky to use but the location is completely safe & well lit outside. We definitely would stay again & highly recommend for others to do so.
Verified traveler
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany T.
Dec 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful amazing
I loved it here everything u need it was an amazing stay my family would do it again! We didn’t want to leave
Tiffany T.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
sieglinde c.
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fire Fly Lodge
This house was a hit with our young children, they had so much fun and all basic necessities were there which we appreciated not having to purchase or bring.
sieglinde c.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsay Y.
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House for all ages!
We loved this property SO much! It was really clean, a good size and had everything you could need. The owner did not skimp on the furnishings. Our kids, ages 2-4 loved the game room…(even the adults had their time on the air hockey table). The bed rooms were very spacious and the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensils you could need. We started our morning with the complementary coffee and then fixed a breakfast for 6 adults and 4 children. We all fit perfectly and still had plenty of room. This is a house we can continue to come back to as our family ages. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Lindsay Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jarrett L.
Nov 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House, Great Views, Wonderfully Appointed!
We had a great time staying at the Firefly Lodge. The house is in great shape, very well maintained and super clean. The home is also very well appointed with everything you need -- we were also very impressed with the attention to detail in making things feel like home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and always love coming to Bryson City!
Jarrett L.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kody D.
Oct 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Trip
The house was everything we hoped for and more. The communication was excellent before, during and after the stay. It was a perfect house for two families (4 adults, 4 kids and a dog). Our kids did not ask for their iPads or games once the entire stay. Easy access to amazing hiking though there’s enough to do at the house to never leave. The hot tub was clean to relax the legs, cooked dinner for the group every night (kitchen had everything we needed). We made smores at the fire pit and finished the day with a movie in the theatre every night. It was truly a perfect trip. The only knock I have is that I wish fewer people knew about it so we could have stayed longer. We already cant wait for our next trip to firefly lodge.
Kody D.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Hosts, Mother Nature had other plans
Unfortunately our stay had to be postponed due to both Hurricane Helene hit the area as well as both Hurricane Helene and Milton hitting our hometown of Manasota Key, FL. Ashley understood our situation and worked with us through the VRBO process. We definitely plan to re-schedule this trip as it was to have been a birthday celebration for both more husband and daughter who share a birthday and were hitting some milestone years.
As Hosts ourselves of a vacation rental in Florida we appreciate other hosts who would do what we would have done for our guests in a situation out of their control. We will be back....Thank you to Ashley and Firefly Lodge!
Jennifer J.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andy B.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible experience.
This team and owner went above and beyond in helping us and communicating with us immediately following Hurricane Helene. This house is awesome, and the views are incredible. Will definitely stay here again if I’m ever in the area again. Thank you for a great stay!
Andy B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Haydee N.
Sep 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
The property manager is very responsive and offers lots of tips on the area. The house was clean and had the best game room. We enjoyed the hot tub and I imagine that soon when the leaves fall there will be a nice view on balcony
Haydee N.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sean M., Alpharetta, United States
Aug 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection
Exactly what we wanted. We have stayed in a different cabin in the area each year for the last 12 years. This was our favorite. Very nice inside. Very secluded outside. The game room & theater were a big hit. Description is accurate & owner is friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Sean M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
William A.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very nice cabin in a remote and quiet location but still accessible to NOC and Bryson City as it sits pretty much in between both locations. Great place for a mountains get away weekend.
William A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time.
Property was clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen was properly stocked and had all the necessities.