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Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

+2
3 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake

Come experience the Smoky Mountain train ride in Bryson City!!

Discover the perfect hideaway nestled on a secluded mountain ridge with views of Fontana Lake and the Smoky Mountains. This newly rebuilt and beautifully updated wood cabin is the ideal retreat for families, couples, or friends seeking a refreshing escape to nature.

Unwind in a Bright and Cozy Cabin
Our light-filled cabin offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Relax on one of the three spacious decks, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and take in the beautiful sights and sounds of nature. Inside, the cabin is fully furnished and equipped with modern amenities to make you feel at home. Enjoy a brand-new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a cozy living area with central heat and air, and comfortable sleeping arrangements across three bedrooms and a loft.

Endless Adventures Right Outside Your Door
Located just minutes from world-class fishing, whitewater rafting, canoeing, and boating, this cabin puts you close to all the action. Explore the lively vacation town of Bryson City or venture out on the nearby Tsali biking and hiking trails. Prefer to relax? Simply stay in and roast marshmallows by the fire pit, or enjoy the peace and quiet of the forest around you.

Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts and Relaxation Seekers
Our cabin is surrounded by nature, providing a peaceful, secluded setting. Yet, it is still just a short drive from boat rentals, hiking trails, and boat ramps, making it an ideal base for both relaxation and adventure. Whether you want to do it all or do nothing, this is the perfect spot for your next getaway!

Why You'll Love Staying Here:
Relaxing Views: Enjoy partial lake views and mountain vistas from a private ridge.
Modern Comforts: Newly updated with a full kitchen, stainless steel appliances, central heating, and air conditioning.

Room for Everyone: Three bedrooms, a loft, and two bathrooms comfortably accommodate your group.

Pet-Friendly: Bring your furry friend along (with a small fee). Explore the pet-friendly area together!

Convenient Location: Close to outdoor activities and Bryson City, yet secluded enough for a quiet escape.

Additional Details:
Easy check-in after 3:00 pm and check-out by 10:00 am.
The cabin is located up a gravel road; 4WD is recommended for bringing a boat.
Internet available, but occasional outages may occur due to the mountain location.
Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub, following the provided safety guidelines.

Book Now and Experience the Ultimate Mountain Retreat!
Don’t miss your chance to experience this hidden gem. Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, our cabin is the perfect choice for your next vacation. Reserve your dates now and start planning your unforgettable escape to the Smoky Mountains!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bryson City

Almond is home to this cabin. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Fontana Lake - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 16 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 19 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 31 min drive - 40.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bubbalou's Riverside BBQ - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake on 14 Jun 2026 start from £163, 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 at Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake located?

Situated in Almond, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake and Swain County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well-maintained cabin. Great privacy with the mt top to yourself made the fire pit and hot tub great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Beautiful setting, lots of privacy

We enjoyed our short stay; it was very comfortable and a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

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

Family Christmas Trip

Great place to stay with all the things we needed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the mountains of NC and the excellent cabin. The kitchen was equipped to make meals for our family of four, the beds were comfy, the location exactly what we wanted. Close to Bryson City and the surrounding Nantahala Forest and the Smokies. Fontana Lake was at the bottom of our hill and we went paddleboarding there. Loved it!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica w.

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

Perfect getaway for family and pups

We had a great family getaway. The property owner was very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed the cabin, and especially the fire pit. Lots of comfortable sleeping space for our friend group.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christen A.

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

Perfect little get away.

This little place was perfect. We enjoyed our stay here so much! Look forward to visiting again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Great

Great views, nice quiet, nestled among the trees. Nice house and was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

von s.

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

Great visit

Everything was good. Some of the furniture can be upgraded, but the home is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Cozy cottage in the hills

This cabin was extremely clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was so relaxing and the porch was a perfect spot to curl up with a cup of coffee and a good book in the morning. My family and I all enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt L.

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

Top of the Hill

Property Managers were awesome. Great communication and property was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

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

Quiet Mountain Escape

Cabin had everything we needed for a quiet mountain weekend. Located 15 mins from town and everything we needed while in the area. Host communicated well when we had questions. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

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

Amazing getaway

I definitely recommend!! House was beautiful very clean and net! I would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Hickory Ridge

It was a beautiful, clean home with plenty of privacy. We loved the convenient location to the Nantahala River and activities. It was a very easy check in and check out. The house was equipped with all we needed as well. We really enjoyed it and had a great stay! We would definitely do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Santosh M.

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

Green paradise

Great smokies getaway, beautiful house, correct as per online description and other reviews. Great for families, we had parents who could not climb stairs and it worked out real well with just a few steps up and down and the car driving all the way to cabin. Close to lot of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Hickory Ridge Long Weekend

Property was as described. We found it easily with the directions provided and via Google maps. I worry about large places sometimes not being clean, but this place was clean and tidy. We enjoyed the park-style grill and evening in the hot tub. Even saw the aurora borealis while there! Good base for our visit to Joyce Kilmer, hiking in Nantahala National Forest, Bryson City, and Great Smokey Mountain National Park.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

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

Birthday getaway

We came for a quick getaway for my son’s Birthday. We had a great time. The cabin was clean and had all the necessities needed. We visited Bryson City and the Casino in Cherokee. We had a day of rain but enjoyed hanging out at the cabin relaxing. My son enjoyed the hot tub. I would definitely recommend this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Beautiful

Great cabin to get away from it all. There were plenty of bedrooms and we made good use of the fire pit and hot tub. It was lovely to look down and see the river. The only disappointing spot in our weekend is not seeing a bear. Guess we will have to come back and try again. 😀
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur H.

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

Hickory Ridge

Very nice. Loved the fact no one was above. The host were wonderful. When and if you need to contact them they respond in minutes
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

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

Rainy days

We enjoyed the house. It is a little bit of a trek to get to it. The rain did dampen our spirits a bit but we found things to do. As I noted to Mngrs, the kitchen sink leaks and I tried to cut off the water at the valves but they do not work properly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks for letting us know that the sink started leaking; it has been fixed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randall P.

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

Beautiful scenery! Perfect spot!

My family of 5 stayed here for our spring break. It was the perfect spot. Beautiful home, perfect view. Checking in and out was very easy. Communication was excellent with owner. House was clean. Plenty of cookware, for the nights/mornings you want to cook. We would definitely stay here again. Oh and the drive up to the home isn't as bad as I thought, just a little rough. Just take it easy! Location for our vacay was PERFECT! Went to the wsterfalls, so very beautiful. Visited Cheerokee, was a little disappointed bc the village was closed, only open in the summer. Plenty of shops! Just not what I expected. Our last day we went to The Tunnel To Nowhere, that was pretty cool. And I would definitely recommend checking out Sheffield Mining. The guy that helped us was amazing and the kids absolutely enjoyed that experience. Location 5 ⭐ 's House 5 ⭐ 's
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda S.

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

Great spot, difficult owners

The house is lovely and in a a great location. We were able to enjoy solitude and adventure. We worked and schooled from the location and the internet was adequate, though sometimes spotty. We did lose power several times during our stay. While the owners were responsive and courteous initially, they were became accusatory and angry. After check out, they accused us of not declaring our dogs (that we’re clearly discussed in our initial conversations in writing). They said there was dog hair in the hot tub and accused us of putting the dogs in the hot tub, which we surely did not. There was a broken bin in the fridge when we arrived and they accused (did not ask) us of breaking it. Regardless, we said because we did not declare it when we arrived, we said we would pay for it. The bar to the hot tub holder broke when we placed the cover into the holder. It was clear there was some previous damage to the holder given the easy break. Also, regardless, we offered to pay for it but they said they would need to buy an entirely new cover now. The list can go on. We are generally pretty laid back people and would just assume pay for a small item rather than fight about it. We’ve stayed at many short term rentals in the past and only received 5 stars. We were taken aback and disappointed in how the owners approached us. I might suggest if you are considering renting this house and have pets, to find a different location as I do not see the expectations for renting to pets aligning with the reality of hosting pets. Overall, the area was lovely and we had a fantastic month. The sour note the rental ended on was unfortunate.
Stayed 26 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
We’re sorry that your rental ended on a sour note. After your checkout, the cleaners did report that the hot-tub cover holder/lifter was broken, a refrigerator bin was broken, and there were dog paw-print stains on the sheets. If you understood that the hot tub cover had to be replaced, then we apologize for the miscommunication; it was the holder/lifter unit needed to be replaced. Unfortunately, in the remote location, for a spa technician to order and install the spa cover holder/lifter was $300. If the fridge was broken, then you should have reported it upon check-in. We have no reason to doubt our cleaner’s account. Our house rules state that pets are not allowed on the beds, so that guests do not incur additional cleaning fees, if the cleaner has to deep clean sheets or have them professionally laundered/dry cleaned. With the broken hot tub holder/lifter, the broken fridge bin, and extra cleaning fee that we were charged, we unfortunately had to make a claim against your damage deposit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Perfect getaway, great hosts.

The cabin was perfect for our group of two couples with kids and had a beautiful view. We had a great visit and enjoyed the large porches, hot tub, and open layout that was still cozy. The hosts were incredibly responsive and answered all of our questions. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

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

Remote mountain getaway

Perfect for our trout fishing trip. Just a few minutes from the water. This house has a nice layout and is very cozy. The host was always quick to respond and seemed happy to assist.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful cabin in a beautiful location. We had a wonderful time. The road up tested our nerve a bit but we got used to it. Could update suggestion book with attractions and supply locations that are close by, we discovered more places to visit on our own that were not an hour’s drive away. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gigi and John

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Why they chose this property

This is a beautiful fully remodeled cabin located in a very private area but uniquely close to everything the beautiful western North Carolina mountains offer. Very close to Nantahala gorge and outdoor center for whitewater rafting and kayaking, fishing and hunting, the GSMNP and the GSMNP scenic train (Thomas the train, Polar Express, and other seasonal themed train experiences), hiking, Elk viewing, antiquing, quaint towns for lunching and shopping or just hanging at the cabin and relaxing.

What makes this property unique

Seems remote yet conveniently located for all of the activities the Western North Carolina mountains have to offer.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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