Location: Bryson City, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Located in downtown Bryson City, a Block to the ~GSMR~ Depot) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 12-16)
The Choo-Choo House features two connected suites that together sleep up to sixteen people. Each suite has two bedrooms, one with a queen size bed, and another large bedroom with two double beds, plus a futon in the living-room area that will sleep two.
Both Suites have fully equipped kitchens, with dishwashers, microwaves, stoves, refrigerators w/ice maker , toasters, even down to a crock pot, if you choose to eat in. You may also walk just down the street to many restaurants that are listed for you in our guest book in your suite. There is a sitting area in the Choo-Choo Caboose (on the lower level) with area rugs, couch, chairs, tables, and a futon. The dining area has a large size table to seat six with a side bar that will seat three more. The floors throughout the Choo-Choo Caboose are all ceramic tile with area rugs.
The upper level has a large kitchen with ceramic tile floor, a large kitchen stove with drawers and storage for pans etc., original cabinets and hardware, and the original kitchen counter tops from the fifties era. The living room has original hardwood floors and a fireplace with electric flame logs for chilly evenings, leather couch and love seat, wide screen TV and a wooden train table with tracks and trains for the little ones.
The dining room also has original hardwood floors and has the original dining room furniture from the fifties. The carpeted bedrooms have a large ceramic tile bathroom between them. In keeping with the fifties era your bathroom fixtures are pink! The house has central heat and air conditioning and there are ceiling fans throughout the house, in each room. We have also provided a few games, magazines and books for you to enjoy in case of a rainy day, in both suites of the house. The suites can also be rented separately.
We have watched as changes have occurred throughout the years here in Bryson City. One of the most remarkable changes that has occurred in the down town area of Bryson City has been the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. Thousands come each year to enjoy riding the train year-round, plus special events and dinner trains throughout the year. To mention a few, the multiple daily train excursions to Nantahala George, Mystery Theater Dinner Train, A Day Out with Thomas the Train, Peanuts the Great Pumpkin Express, Train & Raft Combo Trips and the Polar Express.
The Choo-Choo House location makes it an ideal choice for visitors who want to park in our parking spaces at the house and walk to ride the train and see the sights. You are within a two minute walk of the train depot and The Great Smoky Mountain Lionel Model Train Layout and, Museum, restraints, shops, Laundromat, and grocery stores or other points of interest in downtown Bryson City. You can also walk across the downtown bridge and rent a raft and ride the beautiful Tuckaseege River that flows right through town or go fishing. Everything is so close to the Choo-Choo House!!
We have enjoyed seeing the increasing number of visitors coming to Bryson City, from all over the United States and the world. They come to share the natural beauty of our beautiful little town nestled between the majestic mountain range of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park line is within five minutes from the Choo-Choo House . While there you can catch mountain trout , picnic, hike , go tubing down Deep Creek or just enjoy the wonderful relaxing sounds of the waterfalls cascading down the mountains into the beautiful crystal clear mountain stream below.
There are also many other attractions within a ten to 20 minute drive, white water rafting, at Nantahala Outdoor Center, fishing, swimming, tubing, the Cherokee Indian Reservation and Casino, Unto These Hills a Cherokee Indian Drama, Santa’s Land and many more attractions for your enjoyment. You will find literature and maps in your guest book to these locations and more!
Our goal is to provide a beautiful, clean and comfortable “home” for you to enjoy on your vacation. We have provided a guest register book for your comments. Please provide us with feedback on your stay at the Choo-Choo House and any improvements that we could make for a more enjoyable stay. We hope you will want to come back and tell your friends about us too!
Suites may also be rented separately, see our website for details.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Electric Fireplace
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$190.00 per night $160.00 per night thereafter
*This rate does not include a 10.75% tax and a one time cleaning fee of $85.
Individual suites can also be rented - call or visit our website for details.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Bryson City
Because of the need for lodging within walking distance to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
The Unique Benefits at this House
The ChooChoo House is a newly remodeled charming 1950's brick home with all of the modern that you would expect. Cable TV, High Speed Internet and best of all the great location.
Owner's Map of Bryson City
My husband and I are the owners of the Choo-Choo House and also personally handle all of the rentals. We are local residents, and have lived here in Bryson City all of our lives. We attended local schools, church and have raised our families here. Fortunately we have never had to leave our beloved little town and mountains that are so dear to our hearts. I acquired this house through an Aunt when she passed away in 2006. Her late husband died shortly after completing the house in 1955. The couple was unable to have children and had planned to adopt children when the house was completed. After the death of her husband, her dreams of a family were lost, she lived and worked here and remained in the house for over fifty years, alone. She always spoke of the children she wanted so much and never had. The Choo-Choo House became a reality when we were deciding what to do with this wonderful gift. I feel that we have provided a way to fill the house with children and their families and fulfill her dreams of hearing the laughter of children in the house. We cater to families and family get togethers, reunions, and small groups. We began to update this charming house in 2007, and did not finish remodeling until September of 2008. We updated it with modern conveniences without loosing some of the fifties flavor. You will find throughout the house a sprinkle of antique pieces of furniture, and dishes. We did a lot of the work on the house ourselves, only hiring contractors for major upgrades, such as electrical, plumbing, and heating, etc. When they got into the process of replacing wiring and plumbing in the house , they found that the walls were very thick and were reinforced with steel guarders throughout. Special concrete saws had to be brought in to make the cuts - a tougher job than we had anticipated! My Uncle was an engineer so he built the house to last. We hope that you will enjoy this charming house as much as we enjoy sharing it with you.
Property Photos
- The Choo-Choo House - Bryson City Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Water Rafting & Casinos nearby
- View from The ChooChoo House - Bryson City Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Water Rafting & Casinos nearby
- Upstairs suite master bedroom. - Bryson City Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; Water Rafting & Casinos nearby
- Upstairs suite Kitchen.
- Upstairs suite den.
- Upstairs suite dining room.
- Downstairs suite master bedroom.
- Downstairs suite kitchen & dining area.
- Downstairs suite den.
- Downstairs suite second bedroom.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #270292
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