NEW Mountain Trace Cottage in Bryson City/Smokey Mountains. Pet/Child friendly

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4395 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bryson City, NC

Fontana Lake

5 min drive

The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians

15 min drive

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

15 min drive

Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)

104 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a stay in our cottage nestled in the mountains of Bryson city on almost 5 acres with Grassy Branch stream running through it. Get away while still enjoying numerous amenities all within 5-20 minutes' drive. Although our cottage feels remote it’s just 14 mins to downtown Bryson City’s Mainstreet & the great Smokey Mountain railway. Just 12 mins to closest ingles store, 20 mins to NOC (Natahala Outdoor Center) & just 10 mins from the Alarka marina. There are numerous trails including the Appalachian trail within near driving distance. Explore the ‘Road to No Where’ & learn the rich history of this area. With numerous local waterfalls & trails; the area is a hiker's dream. Our understanding is the "Rice" family founded the land and there are still plum trees on our property dating back to them.
We've tried to provide all the amenities you may need. (Full sized oven & fridge, Hot Tub, washer/dryer, 55" smart TV, predictable Wi-Fi/internet & 'stocked' it with most things non disposable that one may need) The bedroom features a queen-sized bed. The bathroom has full-sized shower/tub with stackable laundry. Laundry soap & dryer sheets provided. A futon (with an extra twin plug-in blow-up mattress/linens are located in the futon storage) in living room. Linens and towels/wash cloths are provided. Our quaint cottage can accommodate 2 very comfortably but, up to 4 and is pet friendly. The hot tub is brand new and located adjacent to the house and perfect for star gazing.
There’s an upper cleared area on the property - feel free to explore & enjoy the property's view. If you enjoy nature, hiking, or just sightseeing in the great outdoors, like we do, we're hoping you'll enjoy our place too.
*We do occasionally have a visitor, a porch puppy. He is a large brown dog who is super friendly with animals, kids and adults. Weve heard he's been showing up since the previous owners started developing a couple years ago. A few months ago, we noticed who ever owns him is trying to keep on their property as he has a shock collar. We had not seen him in May but he's made a reappearance here late in June. Please do NOT allow porch puppy in the house. If ignored, he will go home. If he's petted or fed he will stay on porch or under porch by hot tub.

Property manager

Colette H Price

Premier Host

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English

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

To keep rates reasonable; We do not charge a pet fee. In the event that there is damage to our property caused by a pet - we will charge accordingly.

We ask upon departure that you clean any dishes used, place all trash in receptacles provided. There's an outdoor critter safe trash for overflow.

Smoking is NOT permitted in our home. If smoking occurs and we need to use ozone machine for smell/smoke removal; may result in charges up to $500

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Bryson City

Bryson City is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting.

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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min drive
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 15 min drive
Nantahala Brewing Company - 15 min drive
Bryson City Gem Mine - 22 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬15 min drive
‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪La Poblana - ‬16 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW Mountain Trace Cottage in Bryson City/Smokey Mountains. Pet/Child friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at NEW Mountain Trace Cottage in Bryson City/Smokey Mountains. Pet/Child friendly ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW Mountain Trace Cottage in Bryson City/Smokey Mountains. Pet/Child friendly ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW Mountain Trace Cottage in Bryson City/Smokey Mountains. Pet/Child friendly located?

Situated in Bryson City, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Pincu Pottery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kayla T.

12 Sept 2024

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

Cute little cottage in a quiet, private location

House was clean and included plenty of amenities. We especially enjoyed the little fire pit area and hot tub. Host was very communicative. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

11 Sept 2024

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

Isolated cabin but near a lot!

Nice 5 acre woodsy lot. Enjoyed listening to wildlife, and staring at the moon in a relaxing hot tub

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

25 Aug 2024

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

Daytime riding our motorcycle and nighttime enjoying the peaceful property.

Road all day Tail of the Dragon/Moonshiners 28/Hellbender/Skyway/Blue Ridge Parkway/Sliding Rock/Cherokee/Clingmans Dome/Gatlinburg/Smokey Mountain Parkway. Bryson City gas great restaurants and 2 grocery stores. Property was close to town but far enough away for quite peaceful evenings. Secluded

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

21 Aug 2024

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

A week away with our toddler

We had everything we needed for a perfect, relaxing getaway. Our son loved exploring the secluded property and enjoyed roasting marshmallows by the fire. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bed was very comfortable. The property is close enough to Bryson City to enjoy all it has to offer, yet far enough to get away from it all. Overall the place was very clean and well kept, and the host was more than amazing.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George S.

13 Aug 2024

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

Nice little cabin

Peace & quiet in the mountains. Very enjoyable close to Gatlinburg, but not too close to Gatlinburg if you know what I mean!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

31 Jul 2024

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

Wonderful Little Cabin

We really enjoyed our stay here and appreciated the well stocked kitchen, and basic condiments there as well. The air conditioners in the living area and bedroom worked really well and the bed was really comfortable. We enjoyed the hot tub too!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

24 Jul 2024

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

Amazing place

I absolutely loved this little house. It was perfect for a couple. I love that it had a bedroom with a full sized bed instead of a loft that a lot of tiny homes have. It also has a full size bathtub/shower. The home was decorated beautifully and smelled amazing. The hot tub was one of the nicest ones I’ve ever had at a rental and the temperature was perfect (I worried about it being too hot for summer). I would definitely stay here again! I also highly recommend The Rice Wagon if you stay in Bryson City!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

18 Jul 2024

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

Cozy very well kept property

Stayed for multi-day event and site has the necessary amenities. Property is one bedroom trailer but very well kept and quite. A little difficult to access and could use improved markings and lights as site is steep and has drop offs. Communications with owner is excellent and we would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

30 Jun 2024

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

Private but close to town

Nice little house. Just right for two. Will definitely stay again sometime.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

deanne a.

5 Jun 2024

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

Relax in Trees

lovely home, perfect for a couple,it was well equipped, comfy bed, big TV, safe and private location..one of our favorite, will go back soon!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

31 May 2024

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

Tranquil setting

This place was perfect for me and my little dog. The hot tub and fire ring were my favorite. Everything seems new, and all was comfy, in good working order and very clean. Comfy bed, plush towels, good AC. I liked the quiet and rocking on the front porch, the stars were amazing at night from the hot tub! If you stay on the road going past the Cabin in about 10 minutes, you’ll come to the Alarka marina on Fontana Lake. I rented a boat and explored the lake. Bryson City was a 15 min ride the other way and offered shops and restaurants. The owner was very communicative, I will be a repeat renter for sure!! Perfect for a couple.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney H.

28 May 2024

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

Review of Stay

Great space, exactly what we wanted and what was advertised. Clean and cute!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle g.

20 May 2024

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

Tiny house

A amazing, beautiful, quite, secluded place to stay. I wish we could have stayed longer . We hope to come back soon .

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

3 May 2024

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

Anniversary Getaway

My husband and I love this property! We wanted to be secluded but still close enough to hike and have a short drive to Bryson City. The house was perfect for us! We had everything we needed. We enjoyed the games and puzzles for the one rainy day we had. The amenities were everything we were looking for. The owners were quick to respond with my questions. If you are looking for a small place to stay, that still feels cozy, secluded, but close to town-this is the place for you!!!!-you won’t regret it! We will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

3 May 2024

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

Wonderful

Best stay around. Worth the price. Didn’t want to leave.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

1 May 2024

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

Amazing mountain getaway

Beautiful cozy and quiet. Perfect if you want time alone or to just clear your head. Not much traffic or noise. Neighbors are not close and you never hear much or anything but the crickets. Skies are clear and beautiful. The cabin is cozy and sweet. You feel at home as soon as you arrive. I extended my stay just because I loved it so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

21 Apr 2024

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

The perfect mountain getaway!

This is place is perfect for a relaxing getaway. It’s just far enough for you to get the true mountain experience but close enough to the essentials. The place was exactly as advertised and the hot tub was amazing!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

1 Apr 2024

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

Best rural staycation ever !!!!

If you are looking for a rural location with actually being able to see the stars ⭐️ clear as day at night, along with coyotes howling in the distance this is the place to be!!!! My hubs and puppy had the time of our lives. Peace and quiet and a cozy place where we slept like royalties. Michelle the cleaner is amazing . I legit have nothing to complain about we had a blast chilling by the fire listening to nature with none of the distractions of the city, just you chilling in nature. ❤️. You want an amazing host and a relaxing time this is the place to go. Perfect for a small pack of people. Do note to get to this piece of paradise be known the road is windy but that’s what makes the adventure the best. There’s a beautiful long driveway , little creek on the side of the property. When summer hits plan to rent again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Can’t say enough !!!! You won’t be disappointed! The host and her hubs are amazing ❤️❤️

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Colette H Price

We reside and work in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Friends of ours; also working & residing in TB area, own property in NC area. We frequently would come up to NC to their property & discovered we loved the area of Bryson City (known as the gateway to the Smokey Mountains).

Why they chose this property

We wanted property that offered a remote enough location that we could truly feel as thou we 'got away' yet, not 'too far' if we needed to run to the store, wanted an easy drive to numerous different attractions or gosh forbid, needed any medical services (15 minutes).
Our corner piece of land is almost 5 acres & has Grassy Branch Stream running thru it. Located in Swain County we are situated in Bryson City just 10 minutes from the Alarka Marina, 11 from local grocery/'Ingles' & 14 minutes from Bryson City Main Street/The Great Smokey Mountain Railroad.
Because it offers privacy yet, easy access to a variety of activities & things to do. (i.e.: Hiking the Appalachian trail, or local waterfalls in area, sighting nature & wildlife, exploring local history like "The Road to No Where", checking out the NOC, visiting the Alarka Marina, or lighting a fire to have smores), our property offers a convenient yet somewhat private location by which we can later expand upon & hopefully gather with more friends & family in the future.

What makes this property unique

We are located on a corner of Grassy Branch Road and own 4.67 acres. Conveniently located to many attractions & things to do. Our cozy park model home, which we refer to as our 'cottage' has all the amenities needed to spend a weekend or so away, comfortably.
With a decent sized smart TV, Wi-Fi/Internet, sleeping arrangements for 4, land enough to walk around & explore, our cottage is outfitted with most dish/cook/bake/drink-ware & utensils needed, or one could want, to prepare meals. Along with comfortable dining seating & enough indoor cards/games/puzzles & coloring books to keep you entertained in inclement weather, we hope it keeps you entertained as it does us. A Viking 3 person Hot Tub was installed April 2024, we maintain it at 99 degrees for guests arrival. Additionally, on the opposite side of our tiny cottage of the hot tub is an entertainment area which hosts a cemented permanent 'park-type' grill along with a couple chairs and a fire pit.
On this particular property is not only a stream of grassy branch that runs thru it; it has enough space to add a couple more homes down the road. So far we have only seen the stream during the dry or off months (Dec- April) There's enough stream to hear it from house (when hot tubs not running) but we've not seen it full enough to have 'people' in it. However, our dog - Reno loves it ☀️ Along the stream are forsythia, wild roses, wild onions, a cucumber magnolia, wild dog wood tree and an abundance of other flora, if that your thing. (like mine)
We envision family/friend gatherings sometime in the future. But for now, when we do get to visit, we feel like we've spent time in nature and any work we do feels 'good'. We wanted to offer our little oasis to others to enjoy & hope you'll find the area as intriguing as we do. Please take the opportunity to venture to the upper pad site - the views are best from this area on the property. There's a notebook inside detailing property lines.