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Huge 2BR w game room, hot tub, fire pit, sleeps 13 + free rating and train tix

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 131900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

This cabin places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within 2 miles (3 km) of Fontana Lake. The cabin includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Fontana Lake - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 18 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 22 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 138 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Sweetery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬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.

Huge 2BR w game room, hot tub, fire pit, sleeps 13 + free rating and train tix

Cloud 8 is a spacious mountain cabin retreat in Bryson City, offering an inviting escape with sweeping views and easy access to some of Western North Carolina's most beloved outdoor adventures. Tucked into the scenic Watershed Cabins community, this 2-bedroom, 3-bath home blends rustic charm with modern comfort across 1,900 square feet, creating a stay that feels both relaxing and adventure-ready.

Inside, guests are welcomed into a warm, comfortable cabin designed for gathering and unwinding. The home features two king bedrooms for restful nights, plus additional sleeping space in the lower-level rec room with bunk beds, making it a great fit for families and groups. With room for up to 13 guests, Cloud 8 is ideal for shared mountain getaways where everyone can spread out and feel at home. Guests frequently mention the cabin's inviting atmosphere, generous layout, and the sense of comfort that makes it easy to settle in.

The full kitchen is well equipped for everything from quick breakfasts to celebratory dinners, with a refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender, and plenty of cookware, dishes, and utensils. A dining area and dining table make mealtimes easy, while the living spaces offer entertainment and relaxation with a TV, Smart TV, stereo system, sound system, and pool table. A fireplace adds extra mountain-cozy appeal, and essentials like air conditioning, heating, washer, dryer, linens, towels, shampoo, iron, and hair dryer help make longer stays effortless.

Step outside to take in the fresh mountain air and the surrounding views. The property includes a hot tub, grill, fire pit, kayak and canoe access, and nearby water features, giving guests plenty of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Whether you're sipping coffee with the morning light, soaking after a day of exploring, or gathering around the fire in the evening, the setting is made for memorable moments.

Cloud 8 also offers modern conveniences and peace of mind, including free WiFi, internet access, self check-in, and essential safety features such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit. Guests appreciated the convenience, the clean and comfortable accommodations, and the cabin's excellent mix of recreation and relaxation.

From scenic drives and waterfalls to hiking, rafting, fishing, and mountain biking, the best of the Smokies is within reach. Bryson City's shops, restaurants, and local attractions add even more to explore, making Cloud 8 a standout home base for your next mountain escape. Book your stay and experience the comfort, views, and adventure that make this cabin unforgettable.
The cabin is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. A Smart TV comes with satellite channels and a DVD player, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. The pillowtop bed provides a full night's sleep and the bathroom offers hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

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 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 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: 5:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
Driving? This property offers limited parking, along with a car charging station.

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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

Cloud 8 3BR Sleeps 13 Cabin Almond
Cloud 8 3BR Sleeps 13 Cabin
Cloud 8 3BR Sleeps 13 Almond
Cloud 8 3BR Sleeps 13
Cloud 8 3BR Sleeps 13
Cloud 8 Watershed Cabins Clingman's Dome Fontana Lake View
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Frequently asked questions

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

This cabin is located in Bryson City, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Fontana Lake and Nantahala River within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Cloud 8 - Free Estate Tours -Tranquil Family Cabin- Clingman's Dome + Lake Views?

Yes, there is an electric car charging station available. You'll find a garage and max 2 spaces.

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 Cloud 8 - Free Estate Tours -Tranquil Family Cabin- Clingman's Dome + Lake Views a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cabin include a fireplace and a pillowtop mattress in each cabin, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at Cloud 8 - Free Estate Tours -Tranquil Family Cabin- Clingman's Dome + Lake Views?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Cloud 8 - Free Estate Tours -Tranquil Family Cabin- Clingman's Dome + Lake Views?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cabin.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cloud 8 - Free Estate Tours -Tranquil Family Cabin- Clingman's Dome + Lake Views?

Yes, every cabin at Cloud 8 - Free Estate Tours -Tranquil Family Cabin- Clingman's Dome + Lake Views comes with a patio and some offer lake and mountain views.

Huge 2BR w game room, hot tub, fire pit, sleeps 13 + free rating and train tix Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belated Bachelor Trip

This house was just about everything you could ask for in a vacation rental. Plenty of activities around the house and surrounding area. For us the proximity to the Cherokee Casino was the highlight of our trip. The only advice I have is to be sure you are ready to drive up some steep roads to reach the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean with stunning views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, the layout is perfect for a large family. Our four teens were very comfortable in the basement setup. The property was very clean and the outside set up with hot tub and fire pit was very nice. If you plan to do much cooking, the aware that the kitchen is sparsely stocked. We had to go to Ingles to purchase aluminum pans for cooking casseroles, etc. The location of the cabin is very central to Bryson City as well as hiking, and outdoor activities, We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy

New years celebration and polar express

House is in dire need of upgrades. Everything is old and worn. Bad smell in basement but permeated through whole house. Very few exterior lights. Parking was a bear. Steep drive up 1-way road. Decks were so uneven and mix matched. Screen porch had furniture we wouldn’t even sit on bc it was mildewed and dirty. Not enough kitchen stuff. Plates silverware etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Disappointes

Disappointed in the amount of supplies like toilet paper, towels, coat hangers and other comforts of home. Kitchen had lots of pots pans and dishes but very few other kitchen condiments. Paid for extra firewood which was green and caused extra smoke in a fireplace setting off the smoke alarms. The fireplace needs to be clean. If property owner continues to rent during the winter months they should equip the home for cold weather with pump house heat and a generator
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in a great location. We had a great time and would go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax

This was perfect for our boating vacation. Close to all activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The house is beautiful. It does need updates but overall accommodated my family.

Pros - lots of room - plenty of bathrooms - large kitchen - pool table - beautiful view. Plenty of towels and blankets. Cons - fireplace needed to be cleaned, we got smoked out the first night and wasn’t able to use the fireplace. Damper was open. We had people that have allergies and The smoke really bothered them. When we first got there we had to wash the pans because they had rust on them. Need new pans. The shelf in the refrigerator kept falling out and leaked water on the floor. The gas stove knobs are mixed up. When you turn on the front (L) the (R) front came on if you turned it to far. The dishwashers bottom self comes out really fast and hits you in the shin if you don’t stop it. The dryer took 3 hours to dry clothes. The downstairs was freezing. There is only a wall unit and wasn’t able to keep up with the cold weather. We had 9 to 12 degrees on a couple of nights we were there. Had to shower upstairs because it was to cold downstairs. Had the heater on 80 and it was 62 at its highest. I know dogs are allowed but the carpets needed to be cleaned. (Not sure the spots are from dogs). There is a dog deposit which such help out with this cost. Big spots on the stairs going downstairs. Plus there was previous dog hairs on the cover of the pool table. Remember, people with allergies and just a little dog or cat hair can cause problems. There was also stains on the comforters upstairs. Again, with the cost of rental these should be taken care of. Didn’t have any cleaning supplies so bought our own. There was cobwebs and dust on the ceiling fans. Yes, the location and house are beautiful but a little attention is needed for this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

one of the best cabins I've ever been to

It was really a good experience. Extraordinary balcony view in the day and a fire place to chill in the night. Everybody loved the place after two nights of stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

6/10 Okay

A few things could have been better. Dryer not working. Lost electricity several hours dish detergen

Happy time for our family!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome for man-cation

By far the largest, nicest place we've stayed. Hot tub was welcome after mountain biking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025