Located in Downtown Bryson City, this vacation home 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 vacation home includes a microwave and a TV.
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Nantahala Brewing Company - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
The Cottage Craftsman - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Bryson City Brewing - 5 min walk
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 10 min walk
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - 2 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park
Our Loft is perfectly situated overlooking the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Steam Engine, in the heart of downtown Bryson City. Perfect for Polar express trips. 1King bed room , 1 Queen bed room, Kids room sleeps 5 with plenty of toys and books The loft overlook the polar express and is in walkable distance to local coffee shops, breweries, and boutiques, and restaurants. This is our last year offering this property for polar express season. It typically books out by mid/late October.
Guest will access the loft through the Black Iron Gate, then through the french doors on the right into our welcoming foyer. Through the arched doorway, guest's will find the main entry hall and stairs. The top of the stairs opens up to our expansive open concept living, dinning, and kitchen area. The open kitchen overlooks the living room, den, dining room and pool table. Our dinning room and living room comfortably seat 6 -8. We have an additional dining and play area tucked behind the main kitchen wall.
Our Queen guest bedroom with a private bathroom with a walk in shower, is accessible from the main living area. The remaining bedrooms and bathroom are down the hall behind the kitchen. The first bedroom to the left has a king bed and love seat and is located across the hall from the bathroom. The last bedroom on the left is our kids bedroom filled with plenty of toys, legos, and books. The kids room sleeps 5 with two sets of bunk beds, a twin/twin and a twin/double. The king bedroom and kids room have a bathroom on the same hall. The Queen bedroom has an in suite double head walk in shower. We typically keep a queen or king air mattress under the queen bed, occasionally during polar express season it gets damaged and takes us a minute to get a replacement.
This property is our primary residence. We occasionally open it up for polar express season and extended absences. the third floor and back portion of the main floor will be locked and off limits. The Maisonette listing for our fist floor unit is a separate listing and not accessible from the loft. During Polar Express Season the Loft and the separate downstairs unit each may use one of our reserved parking spaces.
Additional guest parking is restricted to street parking. All of the Lot parking spaces are private use for businesses and residences with parking leases. Our two spaces are the last two parking spaces in the lot next to textures salon. That allows for 1 car per unit in November and December. If you think someone from the other unit is taking 2 spots, please let us know. Street parking is also available, if you have more than 1 vehicle or the space is temporarily in use. Train tickets include parking. We recommend using their lot if available between 3-6pm when street parking is most congested.
Please contact us directly if you have any immediate or emergency issues checking in or during your stay, in app messages do not always come through.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a microwave, and a dishwasher.
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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)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bag all trash and bring it down to the foyer.
Please make sure all doors are shut and securely latched. Pull handles up.
Please do not leave dishes in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
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
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: 3:30 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
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 and a smoke detector.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Downtown Bryson City, just steps from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum, and within a short walk of Nantahala Brewing Company. You'll also find Tuckasegee River and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?
No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park.
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10/10 Excellent
Wendy W.
Nov 17, 2025
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The Christmas decorations made the loft look fantastic. We loved how close the loft was to the railroad, especially since it was cold out, and we didn’t have to wait in line due to it being so close.