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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Property grounds
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Almond, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fontana Lake - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 19 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 31 min drive - 24.9 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bubbalou's Riverside BBQ - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala

Newly built vacation home in Almond, NC located near Bryson City, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Tsali Recreational Area & Cherokee, Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway

3 bedroom 2.5 bath
Master bath has a garden tub and walk-in shower
Upstairs bath has a tub/shower
There is a half bath on the first floor
Located on a very quiet and secluded mountain
Sleeps 6
2 Queen size beds and a double futon (new pillow top mattresses)
Linens and towels provided with a washer/dryer in rental (includes beach towels, too)
Gas fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, microwave and ice maker, toaster and coffee maker, crockpot, blender and much more. Just like home.
50" Smart TV, Netflix, Roku, DVD player, Internet, WIFI; antennae for local stations
Games to enjoy in the evenings
Fire pit and we include the firewood
Back deck with Weber grill, table and umbrella
Smoking permitted outdoors

Within a few miles you can enjoy kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, tubing, fishing, golfing, Whitewater rafting, zip lining, horseback riding, 20 minutes from Harrah's Casino, 10 minutes from Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, scenic drives and near Blue Ridge Parkway, waterfalls, 3 miles from Tsali Recreation Area for biking, boating, hiking and horseback riding, 40 minutes to Waynesville, 1 hour to Asheville, 1 hour to Gatlinburg

Bikers welcome. This home is not wheelchair accessible.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player and Netflix. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Free firewood
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Just put towels and sheets in the laundry room
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Please notify us immediately if there is a problem with the ac/heat, any appliance, fireplace or plumbing.
The fireplace is a gas log fireplace, therefore, no burning paper or anything in the fireplace.
No discharging of firearms.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Please give # of children & ages

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 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, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Family Friendly Bryson City Tsali GSM Railroad Nantahala Almond
Family Friendly Bryson City Tsali GSM Railroad Nantahala
Family Friendly Bryson City Tsali GSM Railroad Nantahala House
Family Friendly Bryson City Tsali GSM Railroad Nantahala
Family Friendly Bryson City Tsali GSM Railroad Nantahala

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Bryson City, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Nantahala River and Fontana Lake less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

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.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace, Netflix, and a kitchen.

Are there hot tubs at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

Yes, every house at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala comes with a patio.

Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great! Kids loved the toys and games. The fireplace was nice. There was plenty of space. Kitchen had everything we needed. Hosts were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather E., Powder Springs, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in the area for a family function in Bryson City. This was a great house to recharge & rest. Our host were super friendly & communicated very well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and comfortable

Super nice owners and property. The cabin was well appointed and very nice inside and out. It was a perfect mountain feel. Thank you for the pleasant stay and conversations! Justin
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ardith G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome location, beautiful house

The house was wonderful for our party of 5 - 2 couples + 1 adult kid. The kitchen is not huge, but we were easily able to cook breakfast and dinner every night. The property was well stocked with towels and additional bedding and it was absolutely the cleanest rental I've ever been in. The driveway up was in good condition, but it was steep in places. The result that comes with the drive is that once up the drive, you're staying in the middle of the trees on the mountain with no visible neighbors. Great house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Vacation Place

Great place. Beautiful. Easy to get to. Away from town. Clean. Comfortable. Family enjoyed our time together there. Hosts are super friendly. Free place to swim nearby. Dollar General within reasonable distant. Enough amenities for our stay which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house and nice hosts

Very nice property. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home

We stayed 4 days, it was not long enough! We enjoyed our stay so much. We especially enjoyed our visits with Maggie, she’s so sweet and entertaining. I hope we can make it back someday. Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, cozy, clean and convenient!

We loved our stay. Our group ranged from 7 to 70 years of age, and everyone thoroughly loved this home. There was plenty of room, the house was stocked with high-end amenities and the outdoor fire pit area was fantastic. If you are planning a rafting trip with NOC or other near by rafting companies, you won’t find another house this nice or this convenient. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer S., Bellville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a nice house

To start, cleanest house I’ve stayed in to date. So nice and well appointed house for what we needed. Kids had their own space, so did we and all of us were upstairs (very nice to be with the kids upstairs in separate rooms) and my In-laws down stairs. All furniture and kitchen items newer and had all we needed. I don’t know if I can say enough nice things, the owners were great and available at all times via text. The only thing I think is worth mentioning was the driveway was a tiny bit intimidating, it’s a nice gravel road but windy. By the 2nd day though, it was no problem at all and to be honest it’s the smoky mountains so most of the roads are windy so you get used to it, we live in flatter land so we were not accustomed to it but adjusted quickly. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place close to everything we wanted to do.

Property was great. Just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property!

We found a private little gem! Enjoyed our stay for the weekend. We loved all the personal touches to make our stay one to remember.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gena N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay

Just wonderful. The husband and wife owner met us when we arrived to welcome us and provide keys. They live on the property. Both are very nice. We didn’t see them for the rest of the stay, and their house is far enough away to provide plenty of privacy. In fact, the house felt wonderfully remote despite being so close to a major road. It is a new build, and obviously very well put together. Everything you will need in the kitchen including sharp knives (I find the knives in VRBO houses are often very dull). The bedrooms and bathrooms are very clean. There is a very nice fire pit. My kids say that the WiFi only provides 4 megabits per second, which I guess is less than we have back home. But it was plenty of megabits for me. We had an amazing time and would definitely return if we vacation in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and a great place to stay

The host was amazing, very communicative and helpful. The location is as described, close to hiking, biking, fishing, and rafting. It's nestled in the woods with a steep and winding gravel driveway, a perfectly serene and tranquil place. I wouldn't want to navigate the driveway on a Harley, but most vehicles would have no problem. The kitchen and sleeping accommodations had all you could ask for. A gas grill. They even had a blender for my daily protein smoothy. There is a firepit, complete with chairs and wood. Plenty of room for all of us to stretch out, and come together for games or a movie. I loved my morning coffee in a rocker on the front porch looking at the squirrels and birds. The SmartTV was having challenges due to the internet service while we were there. A testament to how great Ray and Ann are, they bent over backwards to get it working, and ultimately the service provider fixed a bad line and it was back in business. There's so much to do in this area, and this home was a great launching point for our family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

This place was amazing, perfect location, clean, well stocked, very attentive owners.

We had a fabulous stay here. Within 1.5 hrs for day trips to Asheville, Gatlinburg, and Murphy. Easy drive to Bryson City, close to great hiking spots, but also pleasant enough to just chill and do some front porch sitting. Ann was very responsive to questions, check in and check out was easy. The house is clean, well stocked and beautifully decorated, we felt right at home. Driveway might be intimidating, but my minivan handled it with no problems ( I was worried by other reviews). We had Internet connection issues, but had good cell signal. We took time to relax read, and watched a DVD we had in the car. I totally recommend this place and would stay here again anytime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute isolated place

If you like to be close to town but away from everything. This is the property for you. The owner meet you at the property to show you where everything is and answer any questions. I will recommend this to anyone who will be visiting the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness

We just loved this cabin and location was perfect for Spring Break vacation

The owners of this cabin make our experience extra special. The cabin was extremely clean, kitchen was fully equipped with daily needs, bedrooms extremely comfortable, bathrooms well supplied with linens and the washer and dryer was fantastic. The location was perfect and the Mountain View was beautiful and my grandson loved the fire pit for roasting marshmallows. We will be back for future vacations and highly recommend this cabin to family, friends and others looking for a great private mountain get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Qingyang L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place

The host is very professional and friendly. My friends and my wife were very satisfied with this place. If the host has an Instagram tag of this place, feel free to let us know. We would like to add it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nate H., Charleston, SC, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and well appointed cabin

The cabin was beautiful, clean, and very well set up for family stays: great kitchen, laundry, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and just great facilities. The house is new and everything is in great condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B., Inglis, Fl.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almond NC Vacation

As someone in a earlier post stated " the photos don't do it justice". This home looks like it's brand new. The dinner ware and pots and pans are better than my own. Ann and Ray met us when we arrived and are the nicest folks. They are the kind of neighbors you want to have.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot to stay near activities

My family and I spent our Fall break in Ray and Ann's cabin. They greeted us for check-in, gave us basic instructions for the house, and gave us suggestions for things to do in the area. They left their number with me should we have any issues or questions, making themselves readily available. The cabin was decorated so nicely for the fall, which was such a nice touch. The inside was very nice and very clean and the perfect amount of space for my family of five. The outdoor space had a lovely firepit, complete with firewood ready to go. My husband and kids enjoyed the long driveway for running around and riding bikes. The location was away from crowds but easy access to all of the activities in the area. I would highly recommend this cabin as a great spot to land for the family getaway in North Carolina.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting for Tail of the Dragon

Everything about this house was perfect! We stayed here two nights. The bed was clean and so comfortable. It was so quiet and just relaxing. The house is tastefully decorated and the setting on the mountain was amazing. The clean up check list was not over bearing and very simple when it was time to leave. We definitely will be recommending this place to family and friends. Pictures of this place do not do it justice. We were about 45 minutes from the Tail of the dragon at Deals Gap.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Ray and Ann were great hosts! The house was exactly as described. We were very comfortable and felt that the location was fabulous. Very easy access to out planned Nantahala Outdoor Center excursion as well as downtown Bryson City. Just wish we'd had more time to spend in town and relax more at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Totally appreciate hosts attention to detail and ez communication from booking to leaving. Location is very convenient for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Almond NC

Clean, comfortable for family of 4. Great location, close to a lot of outdoor activities and fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Week in the Mountains

Ray and Ann have a beautiful home in the mountains. The space was perfect for our family of six. It was close to fishing, hiking, tubing and other adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake area. We loved the fire pit and front and back porches. The home was located in a more remote area than we expected, but it was an easy drive to gas, groceries and attractions. The steep, uphill gravel driveway is intimidating at first but is well maintained. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

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