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Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'

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A log cabin with a deck and a stone chimney, surrounded by lush greenery.
A spacious wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A spacious log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, a dining area, and a cozy seating area.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a paved path.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Nestled in the mountains, this cabin features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 8 guests. It includes 1 hot tub for relaxation. Enjoy the patio for outdoor gatherings. Explore attractions like Nantahala River and Fontana Lake nearby.

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common Space

2 Double Sofa Beds

Main Floor King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom with Bunkbed

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Upstairs Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bottom Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

En-Suite Bathroom in King Bedroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'

Pamper yourself at The Scratching Post. Relax in the dry sauna. Wrap yourself up in the seclusion of the Nantahala Forest. Roast marshmallows around the fire pit. Cares drift away in the hot tub.

This luxury three story cabin is beautifully appointed with all the comforts of home. The large kitchen and open layout with plenty of seating make for easy entertaining and family gatherings.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and 2 Half Baths: The First Bedroom has a King Bed. The Second Bedroom has a Queen Bed. The third bedroom has a Full over Full bunk bed. There is also a Queen Sleeper Sofa. One bathroom has a tub and shower combination. The second bathroom has a shower stall.

Warm yourselves in front of the fire or relax on the expansive deck and enjoy the sounds of nature. The loft sitting room area is perfect for enjoying a favorite television show or movie, or quiet time with a great book.

Bar-B-Que on the outdoor deck and enjoy dinner there year round with an outdoor heater. Toast s'mores around the fire pit and then soothe away the day in the dry sauna or sparkling outdoor hot tub.
This cabin has a whole house generator. If the power goes of for more than a few miniutes it will come on.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2496654
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

About the neighborhood

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 20 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 23 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 34 min drive - 46.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Sweetery - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'?

As of Sep 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' on Jan 19, 2027 start from $368, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Swain County Park and Pincu Pottery. Bryson City Gem Mine and Nantahala River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, myself, and our two kids had a great time here! The cabin was very clean, cozy, and we enjoyed the hot tub as well as darts and arcade game. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
Thanks so much for the great review! We are so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Very well appointed cabin with tons of cooking utensils
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 21, 2023
Thank you, Sarah - Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smoky Mountain Get Away

Great location with plenty of outdoor adventures nearby. Very quiet spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 5, 2023
Thank you Timothy - So glad you enjoyed your stay at the cabin. Please come back and visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Property was excellent! Clean, organized, well equipped with plenty of amenities. A little far from the main road but that makes it private and quiet. Great for family reunions and friends gatherings. Great choice! Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip to the Polar Express Train Ride

Our cabin was very clean and well equipped!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 28, 2022
Thank you Kim - Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful cabin and location

We were a party of four adults and 3 kids. The kids enjoyed the arcade game and the darts, and the adults enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed to make meals at the cabin, including cookie cutters!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 8, 2023
Anastasia - We are so glad you enjoyed the cabin. Please comeback and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Getaway

The property is located in a very calm setting with no neighbors in sight. The amenities including the arcade, sauna and hot tub were a great addition to the beautiful view. The entry road and driveway are very steep so be careful while driving to and from the property. The kitchen was fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 22, 2022
Thank you Ryan. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2024

The house was great for our group of eight. We had plenty of room for eating in the dining room and the stools at the bar. The kitchen was well-stocked. We enjoyed the fire-pit, the hot tub and the sauna. The drive to reach the cabin is a little much. We planned our day by preparing to be gone for our outings and only make the drive up and down the "mountain" one time per day. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2024
Hi Jodie, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. We appreciate your feedback and will share with our staff. We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family Cabin

We had such a fantastic trip. This cabin worked perfectly for our family, the kitchen and great room were a great gathering space. There were plenty of places for the kids to entertain themselves and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The area had tons of options for activities, there really is something for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Satisfactory, enjoyed the hot tub

There are very few houses in this neighborhood, very narrow, steep and curvy road to get to the house, could be a challenge in poor weather; it was a very secluded spot. The house was fine; enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. A few things could be better - cleaning was so-so (dirty mirror, coverlet that smelled of someone else's perfume, stainless appliances need attention), no basic starter kit (no dishwasher pods, no trash bag in kitchen, super cheap toilet paper), needs a few repairs (broken pullout in loft, broken rack for hot tub cover, pull out trash cabinet in kitchen totally stuck). Otherwise, we fit well, loved the old school arcade game, lots of board games and books.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2022
Grace - Thank you for the feedback. I wish you would have called us so we could have sent our team out to fix those issues. We are happy that you enjoyed the amenities. Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fishing Trip

Everything was great. We all loved the arcade system. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Terrible Property Management

The trip started out OK. Cabin was nice and location was nice. There was some trash (cans, bottles, solo cup) down near the firepit and one of the space heaters on the porch was empty. On Tuesday, 3 days into the trip we walked up to the top of the driveway with our dog to look at the road to see if it was salted for ice and were greeted by a woman walking her pit bull without a leash. The dog saw our dog and started running towards us with the owner yelling "She doesn't like other dogs! I'm sorry." We had to quickly get our dog inside. A couple of hours later we got a message from the property manager stating that our cabin is NOT pet friendly and they have decided that they will allow us to stay since we already checked in. My husband called to clarify the situation as, VRBO states the property is pet friendly, the rental agreement we filled out listed our dog, signage in the cabin included rules for pets and generally speaking, being told in the middle of your vacation that you are not welcome but rather being tolerated is terrible customer service. The property management team went on at length about this long standing issue with VRBO over the pet status of this cabin and how they were planning to pull 57 properties off of VRBO as a result. They also did not want to hear our objections to their involving us in their issue with VRBO, their lack of review of their own rental agreement or the impact this was having on our stay. Instead they just repeated that they didn't like my husband's attitude. Aside from the property management team which may have been the owners of the pit bull, the trip would have been great. If I was the property owner I would certainly have a lot of questions about how they are managing my home and my potential rental income.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 26, 2022
Jill - We are sorry you had this experience. Yes, we have been struggling with VRBO to put the correct information out there but that should not be your worry. We do represent owners of the cabins and some are very particular about pets in the cabin. Janet
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My stay at the cabin

Cabin was beautiful and very clean! We love the hot tub the dartboard and the sauna! The only thing I would say is in my car slid almost off the side of the mountain every time we went to go up the driveway to leave at the cabin. The leaves are very slippery and my wheels would not grab hold of the ground. I don't know if there's anything you can do about that but that could've been very dangerous! Other than that it was gorgeous and a wonderful stay we thoroughly enjoyed it thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 13, 2021
Karen, We are glad to hear that you loved the cabin so much. I wish we could do something about the leaves on driveways. They are falling faster than we can blow them off. We don't want to disturb our guests by coming out and doing work. But next time give us a call and I will send someone out to blow of the driveway for you.

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