Location: Bryson City, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (We are located 1 hr. west of Asheville, NC) View Map
Accommodations: Cabin, 1 Bedroom + Bunk Area, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Relaxing, Creekside Cabin, lush gardens, trout stocked creek, great fishing, secluded, clean, nicely decorated, fire pit, grill, pet friendly,
Alarka Creek Log Cabin (10435 Lower Alarka Road Bryson City, NC 28713) is located just three miles from Bryson City - voted by National Geographic as the best gateway-town to the Smokies! We are easily accessible to all major highways and activities. The cabin is located on three acres with a large trout stream dividing the grounds that are beautifully landscaped with large trees, lush flower gardens, water features and rustic charm. The sounds of the rushing river will soothe your senses and awaken you to the beauty of the mountains! Whether casting a line for trout or just sitting in the rocking chairs on the creekside deck, you'll soon be enveloped by the natural serenity of Alarka.
(See the "More Pictures" link below for a picture montage of Alarka Creek Cabins in every season!
The River Birch
The River Birch Cabin is right on a fast rushing, clear river with a long rocking chair back porch just eight feet from the river's edge. It has a superbly comfortable king size bed, antique furniture in the bedroom ... and if you keep the bedroom windows open just a crack ... the river will soothe you into the "sweetest sleep you've had in a long time" (so say our guests, and we agree!). It also has a private nook with two bunk beds and a queen-size pull-out couch. The River Birch has a full dining room, a large great room with cathedral ceiling, a kitchen with a breakfast bar and a very nice bathroom. All are beautifully and seasonally decorated to feel like a comfy mountain retreat rather than a sparse hotel-like cabin. Most of the inner walls are log hewn though ... so you'll still have that cabin rustic feel.
We also have an additional cabin and creekside suite available. Please contact us for more details.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : We provide complete bed linens for both the king size bed and for the pull out couch, also for the bunk beds. We provide bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths for the baths rooms and dish towels for the kitchen.
- Washer : (Laundry detergent/Bleach/Fabric Softener/Etc. are not provided.)
- Dryer : (Laundry detergent/Bleach/Fabric Softener/Etc. are not provided.)
- Off Street Parking : The River Birch has a big parking area. Room enough for a couple of cars or motorcycles and trailer.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : There is plenty of parking in front of the cabin for a motorcycle trailer or a boat. There is not enough room for a RV.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Bunk Bed : A nook area with bunk beds
- Convertible Bed : Queen size sofa bed.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Dish Network satellite TV.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : We maintain a library of DVD's that are available for our guests use.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Coffee maker and toaster also provided. Coffee and filters are not provided. Dishwashing detergent, trash bags, a roll of paper towels are provided also.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Plates, bowls and glasses and utensils for at least 6 people provided. Pots, pans, muffin tins, cookie sheets and cooking utensils also provided.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher : Dishwasher detergent is provided.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : (Charcoal/Lighter Fluid not provided.)
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Creekside.
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Cabin is completely equipped with everything you could need for a great getaway (a grill beside the river, table and chairs on the back porch to have your meals by the creek, cookware, dishes, fridge, linens, washer and dryer, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, local guidebooks and beautiful gardens. Initial supply of toliet paper, paper towels, dish washing & dish washer detergent, soap and garbage bags are provided for your convenience. The river is a hatchery supported trout stream and there's even a campfire pit by the river for enjoying our mountain starry nights! We provide a welcoming basket for our guests filled with fresh fruits from the surrounding area; homemade breads, muffins, or desserts; and chocolate. Feel free to make any special requests to suit your family!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : There will be per stay fee of $30.00 per pet to bring your babies with you. Pets must be kept in a kennel when left alone in the cabins. Pet stations are located throughout the property for cleanliness. Owners will be responsible for any damages caused by pets.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed : Smoking not allowed inside cabin. Ashtray provided on back porch for smokers.
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Other Activities
- Trout fishing, White water rafting, the historic Great Smoky Mountain train ride(November and December the Polar Express to the North Pole), Jet Boating, Gem mining, Great Restaurants, Mountain Craft and Artist's Shops are all available within minutes, Nearby attractions include Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Cherokee Reservation, Gatlinburg, The Biltmore Mansion, Harrah's Casino, the Elk Preserve at Cataloochee, Skiing and Snowboarding during the Winter, Fontana Dam and Lake and a whole host of great little historic towns nestled in the mountains
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2 night min.//3 night minimum on major holidays//Pet Fees per stay $30.00
River Birch Cabin .. (sleeps 6) .. $135/night - $810/week 7th night free
NO Cleaning Fee except when occupancy is exceeded.($30 per person added)
50% Reservation Deposit with remaining 50% due upon arrival. 9.75% State/Bed Tax
14 Day cancellation notice for refund with $20 cancellation fee deducted.
NO SHOWS are charged Full Amount/NO refunds for early check outs
Check-in 3pm & Check-out by 10am RESTRICTIONS: Sorry ... NO SMOKING INSIDE.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Secluded Cabin 8 Ft from Creek Minutes to Smokies & Railroad.
Year Purchased: 2007
Why the Owner Chose Bryson City
My husband and I visited Bryson City in April of 2007 and stayed 3 nights in the River Birch. After the first night we knew that this was the place we wanted to live. The cabin is secluded but close enough to town to get the things you need. The towns people are charming and make you feel like you are a part of something special. There are so many things to do in the surrounding areas that you would have to come back year after year to experience everything that this place has to offer.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin
As soon as you pull down the drive at the River Birch you will be surrounded by the coloful gardens, the green grass, the old tall trees and the sound of the creek as it rushes over the rocks and sand. We have several gardens surrounding the River Birch which you will want to walk through and enjoy and are surrounded by so many trees that you feel like you are in a forest. As you enter the cabin you will be welcomed by an array of homemade breads, local fruits and chocolates. You won't want to unpack before going out to the back porch where there are rockers to rest in and the creek just feet away to dip in. The children will have no trouble entertaining themselves as they play in the water, climb trees, look for rocks or just run about in the huge yard. Trout in the creek are calling you to catch them and a grill awaits for the dinner you will cook and eat at on the table by the creek. There are up to 90 ducks a day which will come right up to you in hope of some crums of bread and sometimes you will even catch a glimse of their babies floating or waddling by. You will have several birds to watch, one of them builds a nest right on the porch every year. Pick a rocker, sit back and relax while you watch the groundhogs and their babies play and roll down the hill as they put on thier show in the late afternoon. We have 4 small dogs that love to roam the property so with your permission they might just come for a visit too. There are waterfalls down the creek you can walk to through the creek which is a challange if you are up for one and a bridge on the other end of the creek you can walk under if you have not had enough for the day. God has given us a wonderful property and a wonderful place to live and we know once you have been here you will feel the same way.
Bryson City has many shops, such as book stores, a Thomas The Train Store, an Ice cream Shoppe and lots of places you can buy local homemade jellies, coffees and wines.
The Great Smokey Mountain Railway where you can catch a train and ride for the day, train ride for half of the day and water raft for the remainder of the day or just sit and watch the trains come and
Go hiking, rafting, tubing, mining, fishing, or just have a picnic.
Go tubing, fishing, hiking, see wonderful waterfalls, have a picnic or just play in the creek.
Owner's Map of Bryson City
Hi my husband is Bob and I am Sherry. We came to Bryson City from Florida but we both spent several years in the military and were blessed to spend a lot of time overseas. This has been our dream for years and God has blessed us to become the owners of Alarka Creek Cabins for the past 4 years. We are pet friendly because we have 4 small dogs and 3 cats, and we know how difficult it is to find nice places to stay when traveling with you pets. We love people. We love meeting new people, getting to know them and enjoy watching them have a wonderful vacation and hopefully becoming part of their family when they come back year after year. We love making the perfect vacation happen for our guest. We enjoy making special experiences for honeymoons, birthdays and reunions. We like to make sure that the cabins and grounds are clean and that we make everyone feel as if they were at home. All of that combined makes it all worth while. God has blessed us beyond our dreams and when you visit us you will know why. Alarka creek is truly one of God's grand creations.
Property Photos
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- The beauty of Alarka beckons ... - Bryson City, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Beautiful Creekside Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains!
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- Alarka Creek in the Autumn . . . from down by the River Birch Cabin - Bryson City, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Beautiful Creekside Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains!
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- The River Birch in March, surrounded by flower gardens and right on the creek! - Bryson City, NC - North Carolina Vacation Rental - Beautiful Creekside Cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains!
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- The River Birch bedroom ... with windows just 10 feet from the creek
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- River Birch back porch ... toss a fishing line or relax in the rocking chairs ..
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- River Birch showing it's Autumn colors!
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- River Birch kitchen.
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- Trout stocked creek!
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- Living room area.
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- Dining area.
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- Creek bank by River Birch.
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- Your hosts...Bob & Sherry
Traveler Reviews (25)
This is a great place to stay
Guest: Aaron and Holly
(Steinhatchee, Florida)
Date of Stay: 11/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/29/10
We enjoyed our stay greatly. We were there over the Thanksgiving weekend 2010. It was a wonderfully refreshing experience. Would also recommend taking the train ride that leaves from Bryson City. Bob and Sherry were excellent hosts who provided a "goody" basket filled with muffins, fruit, and other assorted treats. The cabin was well appointed, and very comfortable. We would highly recommend Alarka Mountain Creek cabins to anyone looking for a great place to get away from it all.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Quiet, peaceful getaway
Guest: shuckahuck
(Batavia, IL)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 06/28/10
What a fantastic place to call our home base during our trip to the Smoky Mountains. The creek just steps from the back porch was a favorite destination for our three young children. The sleeping arrangements were great, the kids loved the bunk beds! The town of Bryson City is sweet and quiet, and the cabin was so quiet, private, clean and charming that we have already recommended it widely to our friends and family back home. We plan on coming back in a couple of years, and will be staying right here at Alarka Creek Cabins. Thank you so much!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Absolutely charming! :-)
Guest: Kathy17
(Macon, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10
Review Submitted: 06/28/10
We absolutely loved the White Oak Cabin! Our son enjoyed playing in the creek behind the cabin and we all enjoyed the rocking chairs on the back deck, breakfast on the deck overlooking the creek, and the unique and charming touches the owners have so lovingly instilled in the cabin. We will definitely be back!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Terry and Joanna (Mobile, AL)
Guest: Terry and Joanna
(Mobile AL)
Date of Stay: 04/28/10
Review Submitted: 05/14/10
We had a wonderful stay in the serenity suite. The weather was gorgeous. We slept with the windows open and the creek was so peaceful sounding. Our boxer loved playing in the creek with the owners dogs and we enjoyed visiting with the Kupstas. The basket of fruit and muffins was a very welcome gift and Sherry left dog treats for our boxer as well. The whole property is so quaint. Very spacious and clean. Centrally located to all you would want to do in the mountains.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners.
Guest: Nina Adams
(orlando/florida)
Date of Stay: 01/11/10
Review Submitted: 01/11/10
Alarka Creek Cabins was one of the most serine places we have ever been to. The beautiful sunrises and sunsets everyday were breath taking, and the ducks on the quiet stream were just a great bonus. Robert and Sherry Kupstas were very hospitable and were very accommodating when my boyfriend and I had questions of any sort. The whole cabin was filled with warmth and delight and the small welcoming basket at the front door was just a nice treat from a long drive from Florida. My boyfriend and I are going to make it tradition that we visit every winter and summer! Thank you so Much! Anthony and Nina
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Guest: Anna Holbrook
(Orlando, FL)
Date of Stay: 01/07/10
Review Submitted: 01/07/10
My family (me, husband and 2 small boys) spent New Years in the River Birch Cabin. We had a fabulous time. The cabin was perfect and cozy. Everything we needed for a long weekend was there for us. The back porch was great, overlooking the creek. The kids loved the friendly ducks. Even though it was freezing, we still built a fire outside and had s'mores. All in all, we had a great time and would come back again...hopefully in the summer when we can enjoy some rafting, tubing and hiking.
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Guest: Wm and Mary Cole
(North Alabama)
Date of Stay: 10/27/09
Review Submitted: 10/27/09
Loved, loved, loved this cabin. We have not had a better time in the Smoky Mts. This place is so relaxing. Loved everything about it. Could not ask for a more refreshing setting...the wonderful creek right out the back door, two porches complete with rocking chairs, special touches in the cabin and a goodies basket from the owners! We will definately return.
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Guest: Terri and John Savago
(Matthews NC)
Date of Stay: 10/14/09
Review Submitted: 10/14/09
We have been going to the River Birch for seven years now. We look forward to our week-end every fall. We cannot imagine enjoying the fall colors anywhere else. The cabin is a piece of heaven on earth.The stress of life melts as soon as we hear the river. Thanks Bob and Sherry.
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Guest: Emily Ramirez
(Woodstock, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/30/09
Review Submitted: 09/30/09
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Alarka Creek Cabins! The cabin was adorable! The goody basket on arrival was a lovely touch. The creek behind it was so beautiful and the kids and dog loved playing in it. By the way, being able to bring a pet is a huge plus! We can't wait to come back.
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Guest: The Leach's
(Rainbow City AL )
Date of Stay: 09/14/09
Review Submitted: 09/14/09
We enjoyed our stay in the Serenity Suite. It was so nice and serene that we decided to forego our day trip and just watch the ducks play on the water. The Birthday and welcome basket was very delightful. The strawberry muffins were delicious. The suite is a nice size and the layout was very comfortable. The King size bed and the sheets in the Serenity Suite were great. We look forward to staying again.
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