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Smoky Mountain Depot ~ Great Secluded Cabin in a Gated Community

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A campsite with two chairs and a fire pit surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.
A cabin with a porch, surrounded by dense forest and a path leading to it.
A narrow pathway leading to a wooden cabin surrounded by dense greenery.
A spacious living area with a wooden floor, a kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area, and a window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sweeping views
    Enjoy top-rated panoramic views across the skyline, from sunrise through night.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to 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, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

2 Queen Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. 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. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 32 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 32 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 36 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 46 min drive - 51.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 154 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandys kitchenn - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser Riverside Pub - ‬49 min drive
  • ‪Wild Rose Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪PB Bakes & Catering - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana Mexican Restaurant - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoky Mountain Depot ~ Great Secluded Cabin in a Gated Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Smoky Mountain Depot ~ Great Secluded Cabin in a Gated Community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain Depot ~ Great Secluded Cabin in a Gated Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain Depot ~ Great Secluded Cabin in a Gated Community?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Smoky Mountain Depot ~ Great Secluded Cabin in a Gated Community located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pincu Pottery and Fontana Lake. Sheffield Mine and Mason Mountain Mine are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 251 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and view are both amazing!! Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wonderful property, really great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sept. 19th - Sept. 26th, 2026.The cabin is secluded and beautiful. The decor is amazing. The drive to the cabin and the driveway itself are a little daunting, but for experienced drivers should not be a problem, and it is paved all the way there. I would definitely recommend this cabin!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view! We watched the sunrise and sunset from the porch , you can also see it from the downstairs bedroom. Loved the train , very clean and comfortable, the only thing Is the drive up to the cabin is a bit scary on a one way road up but just get everything you need before going up the mountain because you probably wouldn’t want to do the drive after dark other than that it is a beautiful place to stay . The owner is very responsive to any questions and give perfect directions up , our GPS did take us straight to cabin with no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay for a few people. Great views, smooth communication and great amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we arrived for our 2nd visit to this cabin until departure, everything about this stay was perfect. The loving care of the decor, especially the train running through the cabin, the comfortable living room, to the modern appliances but mostly the absolute peace and tranquility makes this location so great. Whether it's sitting on the porch with a morning cup of coffee, or watching the sun set on the mountains across the valley or enjoying a fire in the pit on the lawn, every moment is so special. Mark is incredible in all his communications to ensure every aspect of your stay is perfect. You will never regret your decision to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful time. We have spent our anniversary week at the cabin for the last 4 years! Railroad Depot is a very luxurious cabin with an absolutely amazing view!!! The jacuzzi is fantastic. The golf courses and the Caffe Rel restaurant are perfect for our week long annual adventure. We'll be back !!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a nice secluded cabin this is the place to stay! Everything we needed was there. Really enjoyed the covered porch during the rain in the evening. Very peaceful and relaxing. I would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Gnats everywhere. Got locked out and couldn't contact the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was a great location for a cabin in the wood's, views were priceless!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
LOVED my stay! Everything was as expected. I was concerned that the view wouldn't be as posted, but it WAS! The view was AMAZING! I spent most of my time on the porch in the wooden rocker, enjoying the views and the QUIET! The cabin was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was excellent at communicating. The YouTube video was very helpful in locating the property. The property is nicely tucked away in the mountains and that made it very relaxing and it had updated features. We were comfortable and enjoyed our stay.If you are an adventure lover its ideal as its not to far from Smoky Mountain and other attractions.The pictures online didn't do justice to the beauty of the inside of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nice quiet place!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great views and welcoming host. Well-appointed cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Communication was great with host. It was a very peaceful place. Beautiful views of the mountains. Got a video before arriving stating to use video to get to house and not GPS. Wasn’t aware of this when I booked. I ended up doing both. Google Maps got me to the location with no issue. When we arrived there wasn’t any toilet paper or hand soap. Otherwise everything else was extremelyNice and clean. The bed was very firm in case anyone was wondering. It is about a 30 minute drive to Bryson city.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little spot to get away, and enjoy Gods beautiful creation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed for three nights and absolutely loved it! The cabin was clean and very well kept. It had an amazing view that we could sit and watch from the front porch. There’s only 1 other cabin that we could see around the corner, so it’s very quiet and peaceful. Our 7 year old son was so excited about the train, he was constantly asking for us to turn it on. If you are bringing an infant, there is plenty of room in the master bedroom to set up a pack & play. You have to take a one lane, winding road to get there, but don’t let it scare you off. Our small SUV was able to handle it just fine. We messaged Mark a few times for questions we had, and he was very responsive and helpful. We highly recommend staying here and hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view, AMAZING OVERALL STAY. Cabin is beautiful, clean and had all the things you need. We especially enjoyed the drive, the view and the train!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very friendly and responsive. The cabin was clean and well kept and was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin stay! Super private, exactly what we were looking for. Relaxing views and the train was such a bonus. Will be back soon for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying here. The property was beautiful. The view was unreal, and the house was spacious, clean, and comfortable.It’s definitely tucked away which is really great..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Exceptional cabin in the woods with a great view. Place was spotless and host was extremely responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin

We had a wonderful stay! Despite the rain, the cabin was cozy and comfortable, and we were extremely pleased with our experience. We truly enjoyed our time there and look forward to returning in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful location

Great place to relax and get away from civilization. Cabin was clean and well stocked, loved the whirlpool tub!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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