Location: Bryson City, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (1 hour West of Asheville, 2 1/2 hours North of Atlanta) View Map
Accommodations: Mountain Retreat, 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 2)
A recent guest wrote in our guest book...."this place is beyond beautiful"....
An unforgettable place to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries and all those special times.
Reserve your week now for 2010...
There are hundreds of vacation homes in and around Bryson City available for rent. Most cater to young couples, couples with young children, families with older children and families with pets. Some cater to honeymooners, girls getaways and guys fishing/adventure trips. Retreat in the Sky is very unique because we cater to guests who are at that wonderful, "no big hurry" relaxed time of their lives. A time to enjoy nature and the outdoors, the beautiful birds, flowers and landscape. A time to sit back and enjoy life...if it's your time to smell the roses, then we cater to you!
Come to the Smoky Mountains and Retreat in the Sky for an unforgettable vacation! Whether you're sport enthusiasts wanting to be located in the hub of all the Smoky Mountain activities... or second honeymooners celebrating your wedding anniversary and hoping for that very special place... or vacationers/seniors looking for rest and relaxation at an incredibly beautiful vacation home....we offer it all.....
Sitting close to the top of Bear Cove Mountain, our guests enjoy our wonderful, like new, very private luxury mountain home...and its great location...in the very heart of the Smoky Mountain activities!!! Special features include a breathtaking view of the Smokies from most rooms including the screened porch and deck, a large deluxe hot tub on the screened porch (where you're safe from all the outside critters), a North Carolina fieldstone remote controlled gas log fireplace, a beautiful cathedral ceiling in the Great Room, and an outdoor fire pit for those wonderful campfires.
In addition to the hot tub, the large, comfortable, screened porch has rockers, a teakwood table and chairs and even a comfortable daybed for those naps after hiking. The deck is great for relaxing on the swing and enjoying the spectacular short and long range views, grilling out and dining on the umbrella table or rocking and enjoying the wonderful feeling that comes with being in the mountains.
But...the master loft bedroom, with it's queen feather 4-poster bed, and its incredible view...will make your Retreat in the Sky and mountain experience a vacation you won't forget!!!
We are centrally located for ALL of the Smoky Mountain activities!! We offer a great location. Just minutes to Bryson City, the Gateway to the Smokies... the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad... Fontana Lake, a beautiful mountain lake where you can swim, fish, and rent a pontoon boat for half or the entire day... the Nantahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting, horseback riding, biking, and fun restaurants... Cherokee, you can try your luck at Harrah's Casino... Deep Creek for tubing, hiking, and picnics...the Smoky Mountain Country Club which is a beautiful mountain course and open to the public....the Blue Ridge Parkway...where is there a more beautiful drive??? And maybe best of all... Ingles Supermarket is only five minutes away.
But...if you're looking for complete seclusion, getting totally away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life...and doing nothing more than relaxing, reading a good book and enjoying being alone together...You will love Retreat in the Sky...our view is majestic and our only neighbors are the birds and occasional wild turkeys that come to visit...
ADDITIONAL RENTAL INFORMATION:
* Check-In after 3:00 pm and Check-Out by 10:00 am.
* Signed Rental Agreement Required
* No smoking in house or screened porch
* No pets (and no exceptions!)
* Be sure to bring your cell phone; there is no longer telephone service at the cottage...
* Hot Tub is available March 15th through October...
* For your convenience: there is no longer a security deposit needed; a credit card # holds your reservation...
* Our Road Association does not permit motorcycles or trailers..
* All guests must be age 30 or older...
Please e-mail us with questions or telephone us to make your reservations. Be sure to visit our other vacation home on vrbo #7436... A Log Heaven. It might be available if Retreat in the Sky is not.
We are celebrating the 10th anniversary since we built and opened our vacation home to guests. We have learned a lot (and are still learning) about what makes a great vacation and what we need to do to help insure that you have one! Ty and I have talked with and met many wonderful new friends who have stayed with us from all over the USA, plus England, Canada and Finland. We thank you for looking at our web page and we hope you have an opportunity to vacation with us at Retreat in the Sky.
Ty and Sandy Nelson
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Air
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace: Remote control with gas fireplace in great room. Also, outside wood burning fire pit. Wood can be purchased locally.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed: Daybed for naps on screened porch.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Hot Tub: Rain or shine, you will love the hot tub!
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Catering Available: No time to shop??? Don't want to shop? We will do your grocery shopping for you. Upon arrival, the refrigerator and cabinets will be stocked with everything you like to make your vacation memorable. Or maybe it's champagne and strawberries with chocolate to toast your arrival. Contact Angie....of While you Were Out. She will even bake and decorate a cake for you or...help you plan that big surprise for the important event in your life!
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: With over 700 sq. feet of outdoor living space, we offer a deck that overlooks miles and miles of mountains and a large screened in porch that also has beautiful views. With a large swing on the deck plus rockers and an umbrella table, the hot tub and daybed for naps on the screened porch, you'll never want to leave.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Your view is miles and miles of mountains!
- Communications
- Telephone: There is no longer telephone service at Retreat. However, cell phone service (except for Nextel/Sprint) is excellent!
- Computer: There is not a computer at Retreat. However, guests can use the computers at the Bryson City library for free...and it's only a short distance away!
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): Wireless Internet is available at the Bryson City library and at several other locations in town as well.
- Other Amenities
- What makes Retreat in the Sky so special?? Maybe it's that the road in Bear Cove is mostly paved and you don't need a 4-wheel drive vehicle to reach it, or maybe it's that it's so convenient, only a few minutes to Ingles to pick up those limes you forgot, then maybe it's because of the privacy, it sits up high on the mountain all by itself, you would never have to see or listen to any other vacationers, but then maybe it's the view, whether you're inside or out, the view is everywhere and it's beautiful, could be the hot tub; most hot tubs are outside, yours would be inside the screened porch, you could use it rain or shine... maybe it's the comfort, feather beds, daybed for naps, pillows everywhere, maybe that's it, maybe it's having a deck AND screened porch, sometimes you could even want privacy from each other, or even maybe the outside woodburning firepit for marshmallows and fun. We love it all and we think you will too!
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: No exceptions
- Not Suitable for Children
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Guests must be age 30 or older.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Take a ride on the Blue Ridge Parkway... it is unforgettable...pack a picnic lunch (picnic pack for two at Retreat for guests use) and mountain gaze, and you must go to Highlands and Cashiers (great shopping and restaurants) and visit all of the waterfalls in the area, the Biltmore Estate in Asheville is only one hour away...you should plan to spend the entire day as there is so much to see, go for a hike at the Joyce Kilmer forest or Deep Creek, visit Dollywood and stop at all the outlets on the way, Win some $$ to take home at Harrahs Casino in Cherokee and enjoy a great dinner there as well. You will NEVER run out of things to do. Or, never leave, sit on the deck at Retreat in the Sky and enjoy the privacy, the wonderful view and each other!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$150/Night 2 guests
3 Night Minimum
*For your convenience, your credit card # holds your security deposit
Visa, Mastercard (3% admin. fee) or personal check
11% NC lodging tax
Housekeeping fee: $75
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Retreat in the Sky - Private, Romantic, and a Gorgeous View
Year Purchased: 1998
Why the Owner Chose Bryson City
We fell in love with Bryson City the first time we visited. It is quaint, friendly and surrounded by beautiful mountains. We found the perfect spot to build our second home. It's close to the top of Bear Cove Mountain in the Smokies. Our view is outstanding. Retreat has a privacy that is hard to describe. Our first home is three hours away and eleven years later, with our car packed with all our stuff, heading for Bryson City and our Retreat in the Sky, we're still excited.... after all these years, we still can't wait to get there.
The Unique Benefits at this Mountain Retreat
Sitting on the swing on our deck...enjoying the beautiful view...is the ultimate in relaxation. Retreat in the Sky can only be reached by driving up the private road and then you drive up some more on our paved driveway. We are not on the road so no one can see us or drive by us. So you see, we also have the ultimate in privacy. We not only have a great deck filled with flowers and a beautiful landscaped setting, we also have several bird feeders and have counted over twenty five different varieties of birds that come to visit. We even supply the bird seed. We're only five minutes from Ingles Supermarket and only ten minutes from just about everywhere else.
Owner's Map of Bryson City
Ty and I have been sharing our vacation home, Retreat in the Sky, with guests for almost ten years. It has been fun, sometimes challenging...but most of all...a rewarding experience. Our goal is... and has always been ....to provide a wonderful vacation experience for our guests..
Property Photos
- Retreat in the Sky ... for that "special occasion" - Bryson City, NC - North Carolina Vacation Chalet Rental - In the Great Smoky Mountains!
- The 40' deck is ablaze with flowers, birds and a magnificent view! - Bryson City, NC - North Carolina Vacation Chalet Rental - In the Great Smoky Mountains!
- From the deck ... an ever-changing view! - Bryson City, NC - North Carolina Vacation Chalet Rental - In the Great Smoky Mountains!
- A TRUE Panoramic View! Miles and Miles of Mountains....
- On a clear day, you can see forever...
- A teriffic view from the loft bedroom! Sweet dreams!
- Whether you cook in .... or go out, you'll love the kitchen!
- The screened porch; complete with hot tub and daybed for naps after hiking....
- Enjoy the view with your morning coffee on the screened porch..or deck...
- Welcome to Retreat in the Sky...a vacation home to fall in love with...
- The hummingbirds love all the flowers on the deck... (and you will, too!)
- "Girls just wanna have fun"!! (Tubing at Deep Creek, Bryson City, NC)
- A gas log fireplace to warm those cool, romantic nights....
- Summer is beautiful at Retreat in the Sky
- A great table for dining in, playing cards or games....
- Fun for all ages!!! Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River...
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K Boyd , Richmond, TX
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The Retreat far exceeded our expectations. The location at the center of the Smoky Mountains, Nantahala and Cherokee Forest is superlative. The view is spectacular. Each day is different. We anticipate views in the future. We plan to stay here each time we visit this wonderful corner of North Carolina. I'm going to recommend the Retreat to my family too. The accommodations and provisions here are unprecedented. What a gorgeous spot!
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Sandy and Ty, Just wanted to tell you once again how much we enjoyed our stay at "Retreat". The leaves were in full color; a fantastic sight. We had breakfast at Everett Street Diner two mornings. What a treat! Walked off all the calories on the Deep Creek and Road to Nowhere trails. The best part of the day was sitting on the deck or porch enjoying the scenery, even when it rained. We're so glad you're going to continue sharing this jewel.
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Brian & Marilyn Hochstetler , Sugarcreek, Ohio
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Mike Grimaldi , Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Penny Crowe , Lawrenceville, Ga
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If you have been a guest at Retreat in the Sky, we would love for you to share your experiences and memories with our future guests. We built Retreat in 1998...for our personal vacation home... and delight in sharing it's specialness with our guests. We've played many games at the dining room table, shared secrets and laughs in the hot tub, watched many a football and basketball game on the TV, taken hikes and enjoyed most of the activities the area has to offer. It takes us away from the business of our lives and lets us relax and have fun. It also lets us get closer to nature and enjoy that wonderful sense of well-being you feel in the mountains. We suspect many of our guests come away with that same feeling... and we would love for you to share your experiences.