Escape to Waterfall Hideaway

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A cabin with a deck and a covered outdoor seating area, a small building with a porch, and a stream running through a wooded area.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window, and a nightstand.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a microwave, stove, and a hanging light fixture.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs overlooking a river and forested area.
A rustic wooden cabin with a gravel path leading to it, surrounded by trees and a wooden fence.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 8 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 12 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 23 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Waterfall Hideaway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to Waterfall Hideaway?

As of Oct 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to Waterfall Hideaway on Nov 3, 2026 start from $412, 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 Escape to Waterfall Hideaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Waterfall Hideaway?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Waterfall Hideaway located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Pincu Pottery and Tuckasegee River. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay, hot tub was amazing by the creek. Would definitely stay there again, would just recommend the microwave door be replaced as it is cracked and sometimes affects the closed sensor that will cut off the cycle.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice hidden gem on the water. Very spacious home and comfortable furniture. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 13, 2026
Thanks for staying with us and the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! The creek sounds were peaceful. Our dogs enjoying swimming and fetching. Kids enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. The gas grill was a nice feature. I highly recommend and will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2026
Thanks so much for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Excellent location, beautiful scenery and everything you could ask for in a vacation home. The creek in front was so soothing. My only issue is the path into the location. It is dirt and gravel and has a lot of potholes.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Thanks for the review, pictures, and feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best weekend it was very much needed! We will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 20, 2026
Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was great! The only 2 issues we had was the road into the house, and tiny ants in the couch. Loved the creek and the quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2026
Thanks for the review and feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing. We were planning on driving around and checking out the area but we ended up hanging in the creek every afternoon of our stay. It was so relaxing. My only suggestion would be to bring your own pillows if that’s important to you - They are pretty thin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 20, 2026
Thanks for the review and feedback, Shana!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly paradise!

Such a beautiful, peaceful spot right on the creek. Loved the stargazing and easy access to our hikes and adventures.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 15, 2024
Hi Tammy, thanks for sharing you experience with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get away

We loved our stay there, it was everything it said it was, loved sitting by the creek and on the porch listening to the water flow across the rocks. Very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 2, 2024
Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best summer vacation ever!

We loved our stay here. The creek was amazing. We made so many great memories from swimming to fishing and tubing. We definitely plan on coming back every year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2023
Thank you, Shawn - So glad you made so many memories. We look forward to you coming back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint cabin, Beautiful location

This cabin was just what we needed, nothing more, nothing less. The location right in front the creek was perfect. It was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 13, 2024
Hi Andrew, thanks for sharing. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin for a Getaway

I was a little concerned about the location of the cabin at first, but we really did enjoy our time there, the cabin was clean, hot tub was a big hit and the water that runs in front of the cabin was wonderful to listen to at night. Overall, we enjoyed our time there and we would definitely go back and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2023
Thank you, so glad you all enjoyed your visit.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

3 day stay

As shown in photos. Accomodated our needs very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 8, 2024
Hi Anita, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Waterfall Hideaway

Nice property with very nice location on a stream, comfortable interior with plenty of light, modern appliances and furnishings. Hot tub and lots of room outside to enjoy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 17, 2024
Hi Craig, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate your feedback. We can't wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and Serenity

We thoroughly enjoyed the solitude offered in this cabin. Having the creek so close was a plus. Hated to leave and will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 8, 2021
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at the cabin as well as the creek. IT definitely provides solitude. Please come back and stay with us again! Janet Great Smokys Cabin Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Unique Location

The waterfall is perfectly accessible and very real, and the kids were able to tube the short segment behind the cabin, which was gorgeous and well furnished. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2024
Hi Adam, thank you so much for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. You were a wonderful guest, and we would love to be your host again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls whitewater weekend

Our stay was amazing. The location is perfect for peaceful time outdoors. The house is nice. The only two things I’d like to mention are the turn off the main road is pretty serious so be careful and it would be nice to have more towels to avoid having to wash so much. Overall the stay was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2023
Thank you, Susan - So glad you enjoyed staying at the cabin. We would love for you to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Location!!

This was just what was needed. Close enough to where you want to go but far enough away to be away. Enjoyed sitting on the porch listening to the creek while reading a book then relaxing in the hot tub. Would definately stay again if the opportunity arose!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2024
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Please be sure to give us a call for your next stay, so we can take 15% off. We are looking forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

It’s an awesome place next to a nice little river. Just beware that this river is a hatchery support and there are no signs letting you know. The neighbors will call the game warden on you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
Thanks for the great review, Alexander! We will be sure to remind future guests about fishing regulations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls get away

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
Janet - So glad you enjoyed. Please come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really loved it...the place was so serene and beautiful. I highly recommend this place. I will be returning for sure. The hot tub made me feel so renewed. The mountains was the place to be. The babbling brook was the best. It was so regenerating. This is exactly what we needed. It was a relaxing vacation for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
We booked this property and a week before our stay we were contacted that the water was messed up so we would have to move to a different cabin. That was fine. The problem came when we were sent directions to the original cabin and check in information. We followed the directions not realizing it was the original cabin. We got there and moved all of our stuff in to find it had mold growing in the coffee that was still in the coffee maker. Dirty sheets on the unmade beds and dirty towels in the floor in front of the washing machine. We called the office and they sent directions to the actual cabin we were staying in. So, we had to pack all of stuff back in the car and head to that location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We are genuinely sorry for the frustrating start to your trip—getting sent to the wrong property, especially in an uncleaned state, is completely unacceptable and not the experience we aim to provide. We take full responsibility for the miscommunication regarding your cabin assignment. While the original property was out of service for maintenance, our team clearly dropped the ball on sending you updated check-in instructions, leading to an unnecessary hassle for you and your family. We have already addressed this internally to ensure our automated dispatch and guest communications prevent this from happening again. We appreciate your patience during a frustrating situation, and we are working hard to ensure every stay goes seamlessly from start to finish.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Breathtaking

The little stream running straight across the property was the most relaxing sound; there was a small waterfall causing the babbling brook sounds of peace. My kids loved playing in the stream and it got them off their phones and out in nature! The home has all the comforts that you will need, I was able to cook all meals and was missing nothing to do so for a family of four. Coffee pot was a little small, but I sure didn’t feel guilty making a second pot each morning :). Absolutely breathtaking and I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 25, 2022
Jennifer - We are so happy you and your family enjoyed staying at the cabin. Please come back and stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cabin on the creek

We enjoyed our stay. Cabin is nicely appointed, and the sound of the creek adds to the experience. The only slight issue (and it's not a deal breaker) is the road into the cabin itself. My wife wasn't crazy about the bridge over the creek but it was fine. just take it slow, and while it's still daylight if possible. She said she'd like to rent the cabin again. The creek (Alarka creek) is a nice little trout stream. I was able to do some fly fishing right in front of the cabin and caught several nice rainbow trout. thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 13, 2022
Bob - We are so happy you and your wife enjoyed the cabin and even got to fish. Hope you caught one or two! We would love for you to come back and stay with us again! Janet Great Smokys Cabin Rentals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Would, and probably will, rent again

We loved it and would go back. I'll list my minor quibbles first: Had to buy a frying pan because the 2 that were there were inadequate to cook for 4; Only 1 sheet pan and it was rusty; The chef knives were dull to the point of being mildly hazardous to use; Electric burners on the stove don't get very hot (probably time to replace those); Fire pit had not been dug out in a while (I keep a shovel in the Xterra, quick fix). Having said all that, none of those things are deal breakers, really just minor issues. The inside was spacious and spotless, very cozy and comfortable. The deck is very nice and overlooks the incredible stream that flows by the property. Didn't try the hot tub but it seemed to be functioning perfectly. The location is great for hitting activities in Bryson City or the Nantahala. All in all we had a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2022
Matt - Thank you for the feedback. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We would love to have you back!
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