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Cabin with kitchen, near Great Smoky Mountains National Park

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
TV, fireplace
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cherokee, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Oconaluftee Visitor Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cherokee

This cabin places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Mountain Farm Museum. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Oconaluftee Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Mountain Farm Museum - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬6 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.

Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad

To celebrate Yellow Rose’s 30th anniversary, we are offering a Year of Specials.
Book a stay at a participating cabin during the time frame, you get a free night.

If you stay during:
October- Stay 6 nights, the 6th night is free
Nov-Dec- Stay 4 nights, the 4th night is free

*Valid for new reservations only
** Excludes holidays
*** Prices shown reflect discount
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You can step back in time with this historic log cabin. Built in the 1800s with native logs, this cabin offers an authentic Smoky Mountain experience. Although rustic charm abounds in this cabin, it is furnished with modern amenities. If you’re an avid angler, you will love the location of this cabin, walking distance to the Oconaluftee River. Downtown Cherokee & Great Smoky Mountain National Parks is just minutes from the cabin. Make your Smoky Mountain vacation memories here at Cabin in the Pines.

Cabin Amenities:
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Minutes to Downtown Cherokee
15 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
Minutes from Great Smoky Mountain National Park 441
Sleeps 6
Parking - Limited 2 Cars
Cable TV
Motorcycle Friendly
Wood Fireplace
Charcoal Grill
Covered Porch
No Smoking
Window AC/Heat

Before you pack up the car and head for the mountains, know that when we say mountains, we really mean it!

Downtown Bryson City has an elevation of 1,752 feet, so think of this as a starting point. The majority of our cabins will have a higher elevation than this. This means that our roads- both state and private- will be steeper, narrower, and curvier than you may be use to driving. Also, you should expect to encounter gravel roads. Consider it part of our rural mountain charm!

Here at Yellow Rose, your safety is our priority. If a cabin requires 4 wheel, front wheel, or all wheel drive to access it, it will be listed in the description. If bringing or riding motorcycles, please call and ask for motorcycle friendly properties. If you have any concerns about accessing your rental, please call prior to your arrival and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

*discount excludes existing reservations and May 24th-31st*
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with cable channels. Other standard amenities include a fireplace and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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

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
  • 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 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 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
Driving? This property offers limited parking.

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.

Property is also known as

2283-233155

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this cabin?

This cabin is located in Cherokee, close to Harrahs Cherokee Casino, Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine, and Museum of the Cherokee Indian. You'll also find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cabin?

Yes, though parking is limited.

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, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

Is Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad a good place to stay for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cabin, including a fireplace and a kitchen in each cabin and fireplaces in some.

Are there hot tubs at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

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

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cabin.

Does this cabin have connecting rooms?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

Yes, every cabin at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad comes with a porch.

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Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 30 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Frank B.

Older cabin, beds not comfortable. Didn’t cost alot.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin M.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, no laundry despite being listed as having it. Booked for a boys' trip with 6 of us (my dad, my brother-in-law, me, and the grandsons). Gave a nice "camping but not having to deal with a tent" atmosphere. Kept us dry. Neat little graveyard nearby, river just a short walk away. Rain drove some ants inside, no other real bug issues. Old fashioned and made a memorable experience for my boys and their cousin (10, 11, and 12).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed every minute of it. I have a deep connection to Cherokee. My grandfather brought me every year since I was 10 until 19 years old fishing. I brought my kids now my grandchildren. The cabin was perfect rustic but very comfortable. We unplugged for a few days. Great trip .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the cabin and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic Fun

This is a renovated old log cabin, done well. It is rustic but homey and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Cynthia G.

Over all not bad

Old steak left on grill not cooked from previous renter. Back porch has a great view of a dirty trashed out trailer, too bad. Bugs ( stink) kept creeping in somehow. River is down hill and around corner. Cabin is def NOT kid Friendly. I’m glad I brought a safety screen guard for banaster rail going up stairs and blocked the stairs going up with Chair. For the money, Over all Cabin is cute
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic cabin with great location.

Property is less than one mile from restaurants, river tubing, etc. You can walk about 2/10 of a mile from the cabin to the river and fish. If you are looking for a modern place, then this would not be the place for you. We enjoyed it and plan to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B., Hickory, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys Trip

The property was an historic building that has been remodeled and nicely updated. Furnishings were comfortable and well done. Beds were comfortable and suited our needs. Our group has another trip planned for Memorial Day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frankie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty much worse vaca ever on VRBO

Terrible and should be refunded
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabins

Very nice place rustic charm and we expected some insect because it is in the woods. We would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Aerin B.

Rustic cabin is good for short stays

For an inexpensive space that could sleep 6 this is a good deal. Know that the cabin is old and piecemeal. The main bedroom has no door so no privacy from kitchen and living area and the bed is very soft - husband and I kept rolling to the center. Not a lot of light in the cabin - it was difficult to see over the dining table so we had to move lamps around. Most of the drawers in kitchen are loose and empty but kitchen was clean. Bathrooms were good and clean and the upstairs bedrooms are spacious. Rental contact was very helpful and friendly. It is a roof over head and a shower if in town for a short visit as we were for the Fire Mountain Enduro. It has a sort of rustic charm. We have definitely never stayed in a home like it! It is also cool to see the historic parts of the building and walk down to the river and cemetery across street. (The upholstered chair in living room has a very large hole in in the seat that goes through to floor beneath and can’t be used so living room seating is tight for 4)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph T.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great weekend getaway

The cabin is a great place to stay! The fireplace was perfect for a cool, rainy weekend. Super clean, plenty of towels, extra blankets and pillows, wtc. Worth the price!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Robb W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Rustic Cabin

A group of us were staying for trout fishing and gambling. This was a great location for both. Excellent setup and very clean. I would stay her again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin was very nice!!! Great location and just over all GREAT❤️❤️❤️

Great time spent in a very nice area and cabin would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Scott Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Do not stay here!

When we arrived the place had not been cleaned. Could not get into the cabin until 8:00 that night. Bugs everywhere. Killed spiders in beds, showers etc. Don’t leave any food or drink setting outside of the fridge as the ants will overrun it. No security as old fashioned locks that could be opened with a credit card or anything easily. Back porch view is of a trailer trash dump. No thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tommy L.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin stay

Cabin smelled bad bugs in cabin lights didn’t work thousands of hornets under the deck cabin was hot wasn’t good at all will not stay there again wouldn’t recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022