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Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi

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Property grounds
Exterior
Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pincu Pottery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi

Alarka's Lure

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A cozy cabin in the woods, this lovely vacation home sits on the babbling waters of Alarka Creek. This natural mountain trout creek boasts year-round, paved access and is a convenient drive to the heart of Bryson City for shopping and dining. You are also set up for easy entry to hiking and adventures at Deep Creek and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. After days of fishing in the front yard, soak in the private hot tub among the towering foliage or roast marshmallows over the wood-burning firepit.

Inside, find the charm of a traditional cabin with all the comforts of home. Whip up delectable dishes in the kitchen or relax for a movie in the living area. A wood-burning stove adds a layer of warmth. A spacious sunroom offers a great place to unwind with a book. Added perks include central AC and complimentary WiFi.

THINGS TO KNOW
Streaming is available with own logins.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.




Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Dogs only. Max of 1.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2749950vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Bryson City Gem Mine and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pincu Pottery - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 8 min drive - 10.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi?

As of 12 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi on 10 Aug, 2026 start from S$259, 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 Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fontana Lake and Pincu Pottery. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 31 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

6.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Retreat

Wonderful little get away. Vacasa were accommodating to us and our needs. We really enjoyed our stay.!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Great mountain getaway or a place to stay while visiting Bryson or surrounding areas

This is a great comfy cabin and a beautiful spot right on a small creek. We were able to catch a few small fish and relax in the hot tub while visiting the great Smoky Mountain railroad in Bryson. It was a great deal so we couldn’t expect more.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Cassandra B.

Beautiful river view

We loved the location and the view of the river. Could use a little tlc inside because some of the doors were very hard to open.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate you letting us know about the doors inside the property. We have shared your comments with our local team so they can provide the necessary attention and care. We truly value your input and hope to welcome you back for an even better stay in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great place for a family trip!

We had a great trip at this location. Very cozy to spend some time and chit chat. We didn't have to go far to float down a creek when it was right in front of us. Spacious for kids to run around and adventure, great privacy, and loads of fun and peace. Will definitely return to this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolutely wonderful stay, and I cannot say enough good things about both the property and the management team.The cabin itself was beautiful, clean, and exactly what we needed—comfortable, peaceful, and well-maintained. Everything was as described (if not better), and it made for such a relaxing experience.What truly stood out, though, was the level of customer service. After I accidentally left behind my business phone, Drew B. and Matt B. with Vacasa went completely above and beyond. Drew personally went back to the property to search for it, stayed in communication with me, found it, and even mailed it back to me at his own expense.That level of care, integrity, and dedication is rare these days, and it meant more than I can express.Because of this experience alone, I would absolutely book again without hesitation. Huge thank you to Drew B. and Matt B. for their top-notch service—we truly appreciate you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susana R.

Really nice place!

Very comfortable house, far enough to be a quiet place but 10 min away from town. We had everything to enjoy a great stay. River was great for the kids, big garage for 2 cars, jacuzzi was the cherry on the cake!! Very enjoyable town too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

You will not leave

Only left to go to grocery store. Amazing spot!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Amazing!

This place was everything we wanted out of our weekend getaway! It was so nice and quiet and relaxing. Everything was clean and it was just the right amount of space. We had a fantastic time and will tell all of our friends to use this cabin for a most relaxing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Trout creek stay

Trout illegal when we stayed but close by locations yielded many trout.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Nestled in the woods.

The house is great. The furnishings were great for our family. We enjoyed the screened in room. The house was quiet. I would recommend this stay to anyone. The location was very good for the area.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Travis C.

Quiet place to get away

Quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laughton J.

Fantastic!

We absolutely loved our stay. It was pretty perfect. Sheets and towels were clean and fresh. Hot tub worked beautifully. It was very private.It's close to shopping and entertainment, indoor and out. My husband loved fishing in the stream, just steps from the cabin. I spent a lot of time in the hot tub. We're are definitely coming back. It was great!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

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

What a wonderful property and stay

I’m had been coming to this area for 31 years now for fly fishing, camping, and hiking. My girlfriend moved here from Arizona roughly 7 months ago and it was very special to bring here to visit my “old stomping grounds”. The property was everything as advertised and what we were looking for. She and I are both “mountain folks” and this property provided everything we were wanting. We will definitely recommend this property to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda Y.

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

Awesome time in a gorgeous setting!

My husband, oldest son and his now fiancée due to the proposal that took place during our stay here. We had a great time, cabin was cozy and well stocked. The hot tub super clean and roomy. The creek is gorgeous and we caught a few small fish. We also enjoyed the ping pong table and convenience to town, while still having seclusion at the cabin. All in all, we had a great time and hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

R&R

The view of the creek. The rushing sound of the water under the driveway bridge! The miniature waterfall at the entrance was just absolutely so relaxing. Nothing like a cup of coffee, the sound of water and birds chirping in the morning on the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Donna W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what I expected

We had several problems (ants in a bed and on a bed, in both bathrooms, overflowed trash when we arrived, etc). We called and emailed while we were there and still haven’t gotten a response. We are home and will not be staying there anymore.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2023
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Donna, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your stay. We appreciate you reaching out and apologize for the delay in communication. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience and will ensure that pest control treatments are completed to prevent any further concerns. Again, we apologize for the impact this had on your visit. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to host you in the future.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location

Not For Us

Not for families. One tv in the whole place. Internet was horrible and we understand we are in the mountains and service is spotty but no phone service and WiFi worked very little. My husband foot sunk in the deck weak boards and hurt his foot so we left a day early. Made a report no response yet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nathasha s.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointed

When we arrived it was confusing which doors and area was the entryways once inside we did not know where the alarm box was at to shut alarm off then we saw that the hot tub was not heating! One of the main reasons we booked the cabin was for the hot tub we was not informed at time of booking that there was issues with it and they was aware of the problems and booked us anyways! There was no lights for the balcony or outside downstairs it was not safe! We made the best of our stay the days outside did have beautiful views and the water was nice but there was no trout just creek chub! Overall it was still relaxing and serene!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you have encountered during your stay. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. Please know that your feedback is essential, and we have passed your comments along to our local manager, who will work with the homeowner to make any updates. We truly hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Greg R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Now good start

Arrived at check in to Find home not clean. Called property management and the only texted they would elevate to locals. Texted back to see what was going on said they would get back to us. Finally at 8:20 I called and got them in the phone just to tell me they would elevate it. We spent 2-3 hours washing sheet and towels. The home owner should be made aware of the poor management. They only have us $1oo or so off for cleaning. We could not use the home until after 11pm. I think we should receive 1 nights credit plus the cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2024
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience that you have experienced during your stay with us. Our local team strives to provide every one of our guests with the best vacation possible. We are so sorry if our standards were not met during your time with us. This has been forwarded to our local team to avoid future complaints. We do hope we will have another chance to host you next time.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Candy W.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication

Probably wouldn’t stay again

We booked this cabin because of the hot tub but the hot tub didn’t work. We reached out to the property manager and at first they responded and asked “if we tried turning it on?” We sent pictures and videos but they never responded until the day we left, again we asked about the hot tub (it was at 6:00 in the evening when we asked) they responded at 1:22am and said they were sorry that we didn’t get to use it. The overall cleanliness was okay but definitely not the best, spider webs were everywhere and the bathroom was dirty. The cabin is directly across from a pretty busy road and it has several windows but none of them had blinds and/or curtains to close for privacy and that made us a little uncomfortable as we were there on a girls trip with 8 girls. There was also no lighting outside on the porch and it was very dark where the hot tub was located.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2025
Candy, thank you for your review, we sincerely apologize for the issues you experienced during your time with us. We will follow up with the appropriate parties regarding your experience to discuss preventative measures and ensure the continued enjoyment of our future guests. We hope to have the opportunity to better impress you in the future!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Calvin O.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Internet

The internet sucked. We could not hardly watch TV. The internet would quit working.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelley L.

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

A few perfect autumn days in the mountains

House had all we needed. Nicely furnished. Clean. The only thing I would change is the squeaky bed upstairs. Couldn’t turn over without waking up because of it. The lighting could be brighter. Overall a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Josh S.

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

Blood, hair and ants on beds. Wifi was outdated and poor signal. Hot tub dirty upon arrival poor AC

Upon arrival we noticed that the bed sheets had hair blood on pillow cases and ants in the bed when you first walked in to house had a moldy smell. The Wi-Fi was outdated and ethernet cord was broken. We also noticed on arrival that the hot tub was dirty and had dirt and hair at the bottom of it. The AC was in not working well. So made relaxing in house uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

ROBBIE S.

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

No Customer Service, No Wifi - Horrible Experience

I need to request a partial refund as we did not have any wifi from our check in on Friday until finally they returned my 17 phone calls on Monday....the day before we checked out. There was blood on my comforter which bled through to the sheets, so I know the sheets were not changed before our arrival. The air conditioning downstairs was not cooling, there was a rat in the laundry area, and planks on the porch had places so rotted I almost fell through. The trash was not taken out from the previous renters. Dead frog in the basement/garage area. I have never had a worse experience when renting a cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Olga B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok

Gorgeous view, location is perfect but house needs TLC and internet connection is poor, ac don’t work properly it was 76-78.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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