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Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river!

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A wooden deck with benches overlooking a river, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden room with a bed, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A building with a classical architectural style, featuring a central entrance flanked by columns, a clock above the entrance, and a sign reading "SWAIN COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM".
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a mounted TV displaying streaming services, a fireplace, and a rocking chair.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Tuckasegee River
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river!

TROUTIN' ABOUT is a cozy cabin on the Tuckasegee River just one mile from downtown Bryson City. Enjoy gorgeous early morning views from the deck then cast your fishing line without leaving the porch! Bring your kayaks or tubes for a peaceful float down the Tuck or try your hand at fly fishing in this trout-stocked stream. Don't forget to wave to the Smoky Mountain Railroad train as it passes by across the river. Inside the cabin, you will appreciate the high-speed internet with unlimited wi-fi and enjoy the 50 inch Roku TV and cozy (romantic?) glow from the electric fireplace. In the bedroom, you will be comfortable in the queen size bed with plenty of pillows available and another Roku TV. We will provide you with starter toiletries, paper products, and coffee, but for longer stays, you may need to restock. The kitchen is equipped with pots, pans, dishes, coffee maker, toaster, stove/oven, microwave, and full-size fridge so you can eat in (a grocery store is less than a mile away). But, if you choose to go out, downtown Bryson City is five minutes away. Picture Gatlinburg meets Mayberry! A quaint, picturesque town with a stunning mountain backdrop. Stroll the main street to enjoy shops of all kinds, restaurants, soda and ice cream fountains, and of course, the taprooms and breweries featuring locally brewed libations. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy hiking and waterfalls in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, tubing in Deep Creek, world-class whitewater rafting on the Nantahala, and beautiful Fontana Lake all within 20 minutes of the cabin. Feeling lucky? Head over to the casino in Cherokee. Motorcycles? You're not far from the Tail of the Dragon. Maybe the best thing of all ........ absolutely no steep, winding, scary mountain roads to get here!!! FYI ..... Troutin' About is a park model home located in Bearhunter Campground, so you will not be secluded from other people. There are several other similar cabins and RVs on site. You are welcome to take advantage of the picnic tables, rocking chairs, and grills in the common area, as well as nearby river access.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
2 pets max. Pet rules are in rental agreement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$100 fee for smoking in cabin or on deck

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Guest is required to sign a Renter Agreement. Security Deposit Required of up to $300. Minimum age to rent is 23.
Renter Agreement must be signed before check-in info will be sent.
NO Smoking. NO parties/events. Quiet Hours are from 9:00 PM - 9:00 AM.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 609389261778153
Property # 5353554
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Island Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 16 min drive - 23.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river!?

As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river! on Jul 27, 2026 start from $264, 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 Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Troutin' About - A cozy cabin on the river! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Tuckasegee River and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 2 mi (3 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. 63 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, very close to downtown even closer to the river.Very convenient to train station
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin on the water and the close locations to Bryson City
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic but living area TV not working!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cabin was clean and cozy. The back porch is what made this place for me. I loved waking up in the morning with coffee sitting on the rocker.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect tiny log home very comfortably appointed. The back deck overlooking the Tuskaseegee River was a fantastic place to enjoy nature at its best. Fishing from the deck gave my husband a big smile. We would come back to this cabin if we are in the Bryson City area in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect getaway for our little family of 3!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great stay

Great place for the whole family, right on the river and close to town. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Enjoyed the stay very nice and quiet place very clean close to all you want to do would stay again e

Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this sweet little cabin on the river. The sound of the water was so soothing. Everything was clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leann O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The overall communication with the host was absolutely amazing. They were so patient and quick to respond. Location and accessibility is outstanding!
From the back deck
From the back deck
From the back deck
From the back deck
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a lovely little cabin and in a great location! We enjoyed our weekend getaway. Watching the geese and ducks do their morning routines each morning while enjoying our breakfast out on the deck was especially fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute and cozy! Great location. Had everything you would need to have a nice, peaceful getaway. Right on the river. Communication was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Perfect

Great relaxing place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thanks Sherry! Hope to see you again! Sabrina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herman W.

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

Enjoyed

Enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kushtrim D.

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

Pleasant getaway

Just the right spot for a weekend away from the busyness of daily life.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Very clean nice cottage

Very nice for what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank-you for staying with us! We hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KELLEY S.

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

Perfect river retreat

This was the perfect place for us. Loved the back deck on the river and the ducks/geese were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

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

Wonderful vacation spot

This was such a peaceful and wonderful place to stay. The owners were very responsive and so kind regarding our stay. We will definitely stay here again! Everything you need!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thank-you Victoria! Hope to see you again soon! Sabrina
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVE this property. Quiet, peaceful, right on the river so fishing was super fun! Everything else seemed to be within 15 min, hikes, Fontana lake, Cherokee, Sylva. Great location, super cleans. Hosts were super thoughtful. Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

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

Our stay

Nice place very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

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

Enjoyable

The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. Great views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliver D.

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

Great Central Locatioin

The property was excellent, and the pricing was perfect. the area has much to offer and this is a great location to hub out from.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thanks Oliver! Come stay with us anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This quiet, comfortable cabin may rate as our favorite small town getaway. It's worth a ten! Train to Nantahala very cool!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy F.

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

Vacation

Very nice an hope to come back soon
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

A great time!

We had an amazing get away! The cabin was fantastic and the view couldn’t be better! We loved it and definitely plan on coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Thankyou Christina! I'm so glad you guys had a great stay! Looking forward to hosting you again!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Vallee

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We discovered the Western North Carolina mountains a few years ago and immediately fell in love! This area has become our home away from home, and eventually will become our forever home! We purchased and established Troutin' About not only for us, but to allow others to experience the NC Smoky Mountains, relax, and get away from the rat race for a while. We hope that you have an amazing experience here and come back often!

Why they chose this property

Bryson City is such a laid back, peaceful, quaint little town, it truly will make you think "Gatlinburg meets Mayberry!" Troutin' About is a mile from downtown where you can enjoy strolling the main streets discovering the unique attractions here. And, of course, unlimited outdoor activities are within minutes including hiking, waterfalls, white-water rafting, mountain biking, tubing, kayaking, boating.......

What makes this property unique

You will love the sounds of the Tuckasegee River just outside your door! Drink your coffee and read a book on the deck while watching the geese or enjoying the sunrise over the mountains. Troutin' About is cozy little cabin that will remind you you're in the mountains but with all the amenities of home, including high speed internet and good cell phone service. We are just off a main road, so access is fully paved, flat, and super easy (your GPS will even bring you right to the door!)
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