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'Bird's Nest' at Ela Camp: A Hidden Gem of Bryson!

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A lakeside outdoor seating area with turquoise Adirondack chairs and a fire pit.
A hot tub under a wooden deck with a view of trees and a building in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, a ceiling fan, and a TV on the wall.
A red building with a wooden deck and a covered entrance.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nantahala National Forest - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 12 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Bird's Nest' at Ela Camp: A Hidden Gem of Bryson! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Bird's Nest' at Ela Camp: A Hidden Gem of Bryson!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Bird's Nest' at Ela Camp: A Hidden Gem of Bryson!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Bird's Nest' at Ela Camp: A Hidden Gem of Bryson!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Bird's Nest' at Ela Camp: A Hidden Gem of Bryson! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Tuckasegee River and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Nantahala National Forest. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Indian Creek Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and well cared for property. Decorated so pretty and kitchen was well furnished, making it easy to eat at the cabin. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Loved it and will come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for visiting the park and close to both Cherokee and Bryson City!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely little place

Clean, quiet, and not far from attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was very clean. Hot tub was perfect. Cabin is in a great location for travel to Bryson City and Cherokee. Really enjoyed our stay in this cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good clean cabin with a great layoiut
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay for a weekend getaway! Very clean and well put together. Had a great weekend definitely would come back. Thank you for letting us stay in your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cabin! They offer everything you need. Close to everthing! Cozy and peaceful! Hot tub was a plus! We will be back. Bring the kids next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate clean. Very peaceful and easy yo get to. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
The cabin was nice and clean. The tv was a pain in the butt.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

We absolutely loved the cabin and all the amenities. They were super flexible and very nice when we inquired about adding an additional day to our reservation. The area is gorgeous and the cabins are in a great location for visiting surrounding areas like Bryson City and Sylva. We will definitely be back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Recent stay

This is my fourth time to stay at Ela cabins and I have already made reservations for a trip next year. The cabins are clean, well stocked with necessities, and very quiet area. If you’re looking for a place to stay in the area, this is it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As described

Property as described great for a short visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home Away From Home

The Bird's Nest is truly my home away from home. Conveniently located for easy access to Cherokee, Bryson City & the most serene little nooks & crannies of nature. I have stayed here the past few years & look forward to future stays. Fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer units & comfortable furniture made this trip enjoyable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

Awesome cabin it was warm and cozy. Had all the essentials that was needed. In a beautiful location would stay with you all again in the future. Thanks for allowing me to stay in your cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabins!

We were very pleased with our accommodations. The cabin was in perfect condition, with everything we needed....all we had to add was food! We were close to both Bryson City and Cherokee. We loved having a washer & driver available. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bird's Nest, a place of rest

We enjoyed the quiet, peacefulness of our cabin. It was close to the Inspirations Singing in the Smokies, which was such a blessing. The cabin was clean & was stocked with everything we needed. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality/comfort of the bed's mattress.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MN visitors

Everything great except the place could sure use a few more forks (only 2)!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I thought it would be right in the river. It was not. But over all well worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
This was a reboot/reset vacation for my husband and I. Had the most relaxing time. Only thing we didn't get to do is fire pit. No lighter available and we are not smookers.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cherokee

Cabin was perfect, I can’t even think of anything that wasn’t great.. Hate I couldn’t stay longer… Cabin is 5 minutes from everything; casino, waterfall, river rafting, food, everything… Cabin has Direct so I got to even catch the remainder of playoff game after I left casino… It’s really perfect; this will be regular stay for all my casino trips… Thanks for having us…
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The cabin was perfect!

Perfect
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
The cabin did not have the pictured furniture. It also smelled like smoke in the cabin even though it was listed as non smoking. The hot tub was nice, but it did have a foam crab floating in it when we opened it the first time. Checking in was difficult because VRBO & evolve did not communicate and our check in information was not emailed or in the app. Verizon was down on check in day, so it was difficult to find a gas station with WiFi to get on the app & then use my boyfriend’s phone to call & get check in information. We were able to get in & it was a nice place & was a great location for fishing & exploring!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Perfect size for family of 4. Very clean place. Short drive to Bryson City.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

It wasn't the little cabin it was nothing is left up there but a casino

it isn't the cabin it is very doll!! It is the location has nothing to offer there any more but a casino!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
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