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Beautiful pet friendly house 2 minute drive Smoky Mountain Railroad & downtown

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A metal railing with a flower planter attached to it, overlooking a body of water with trees in the background.
A porch with wicker furniture and potted plants.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel oven, and a window with white curtains.
A room with wooden flooring, a patterned rug, and a door leading to an outdoor area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, a microwave, a stove, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Brewing Company
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪8 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful pet friendly house 2 minute drive Smoky Mountain Railroad & downtown

Enjoy staying in a beautiful private home 2 minute drive to the Breweries, Restaurants, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and shops in downtown Bryson City. Your house has it all, hot tub, fire pit, lovely front porch., and even a kayak for your use. We provide lots of games and on site activities to provide hours of family fun. Rafting and kayaking are so close by. Visit the Harrah's Cherokee Casino just a short drive away, and try your luck there. Enjoy fine dining at the casino or grab and go fabulous meals from the Gordon Ramsay food court. Bryson City and its surroundings has so much to offer. Our house gives you the perfect place to enjoy family and friends, while located right off paved city roads, for easy access. We are thrilled to offer you this house as an option for you to have the perfect vacation getaway! And we welcome you to bring your pet along too! Our street has no sidewalks so you can walk to town along the grass edge of lawn or drive the 2 minutes to get there!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2948420vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake. Travelling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful pet friendly house 2 minute drive Smoky Mountain Railroad & downtown pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Beautiful pet friendly house 2 minute drive Smoky Mountain Railroad & downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful pet friendly house 2 minute drive Smoky Mountain Railroad & downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful pet friendly house 2 minute drive Smoky Mountain Railroad & downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful pet friendly house 2 minute drive Smoky Mountain Railroad & downtown located?

This family-friendly Bryson City holiday home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just a perfect location to downtown Bryson City and not far from loads of fun in the Nantahala Gorge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family vacation with the kids! Easy access to shops and food in Bryson City and exploring Deep Creek. We greatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! We blocked a few days next month so we can enjoy this place as well. Just love the house and the location! Thank you for being such great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill N. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a week and spent most of our time hiking in the Smoky Mountains National Park. We had a wonderful stay at this house in Bryson. It had everything we needed and is conveniently close to the park. It's also close to downtown Bryson, so we walked to dinner a few nights. Check-In was easy and our host was very responsive. Thanks much!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May, 2026
Jill, It was truly a pleasure hosting you at our place. Communication was great, you left the house in excellent condition and we are so glad you took advantage of our location to do the things you enjoy. Thank you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a great location. Parking is limited but it fits one vehicle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2026
So glad you enjoyed staying at our place and thank you for taking such good care of the property. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

meryle s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Yes cabin was cozy. Great location! Faucet in shower drips. Won’t shut completely off.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr, 2026
So glad you enjoyed yourselves and thank you for the feedback about the faucet. Our plumber was there on friday and has corrected the drip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host. Location within walking distance of downtown. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ty D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was what we needed and so close to the train.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2026
Ty, Thank you for staying with us and for your 5 star review. We also love the location being so close to the Smoky Mountain Railroad and downtown in general. We look forward to your return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was older but very clean and comfortable. It is convenient to town and the Polar Express. It was very cold when we were there and it was nice to come back to a cozy spot. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2025
Thank you for staying with us and keeping the house in such great condition. We love that you can walk to the polar express and downtown in minutes and are glad you appreciated that as well. You are welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay. No issues
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec, 2025
Thank you Brian, we are glad you enjoyed your stay. And thank you for taking such good care of our place. We welcome you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theilia P.

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

Great small town to visit

Really enjoyed Bryson City and the rental location was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2025
we enjoyed hosting you and are so glad that you had a good time. Thank you for being such great guests and we hope to see you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abandoned Storage F.

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay, a short walk to town square and the train
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2024
Thank you for taking such good care of our house. So glad yuo enjoyed and loved the location. Hope to see you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home, especially if you're doing a trane ride. The host and housekeeping staff were exceptional. They responded to even the minor issue we had connecting to wifi late in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2025
Thank you Jason. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves and hope to see you back again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was extremely clean & location was very convenient. Only thing I would recommend is some better landscaping & owner should provide more toilet paper & paper towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2025
So glad you enjoyed the cleanliness and location of the house. I apoligize for the landscaping but it had been extremely rainy and the grass needs to be dry in order to be cut. As for additional supplies,thank you for letting us know you couldnt find them. Our staff leaves extra paper towels under the kitchen sink and toilet paper in the cabinets in the bathroom. They will add this information to the welcome letter.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint little house that was great and comfortable. So cute and stocked. Close to town. Hot tub was great!!! I will definitely return again!!! Owner was great in communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed our location and house, and got to take advantage of the hot tub. We thank you for taking such good care of the house and we llokj forward to hosting you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean updated house. Great stay Bryson was cute looks like the Christmas decorations are going to be lovely. They are in the process of going up.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mardell O.

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

Smoky Mountain Retreat

We spent 6 days at this lovely home and enjoyed the relaxed setting. Quiet location and just a short walk to Bryson City's main street and train station. So many sights to see in the area plus a very comfortable and Cozy home!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We also love the location and the proximity to downtown. After staying with us for 6 days, you can consider our place your home away from home! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Great Location

Wonderful owners, great location, kid and dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jan, 2024
Thank you Lisa. We were happy to host you and your family and hope to see you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel W.

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

Very beautiful place

It was very beautiful and so close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Great older home

We enjoyed our stay very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2024
So glad you enjoyed staying at our place and appreciated the location. We love that we are so close to downtown and hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

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

I enjoy it and would do it again

Nice very close to everything
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thank you Joyce. We enjoyed hosting you and are glad you appreciated being so close to downtown. And, thank you for taking such good care of our property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari M.

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

Awesome time

Nice place to stay! Easy access to Bryson City!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Wouldn't change a thing except the sugar left in the complementary basket was old.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Dec, 2025
So glad you enjoyed! Sugar has been replaced, thank you so much for letting us know! Thank you for leaving the house in such great condition!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

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

Great stay

Wonderful stay! The house was clean and spacious. Easy check in process. Very close to Bryson City
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct, 2024
So glad you enjoyed! You were wonderful guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa f.

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

Peaceful

We loved the quiet we got to bring our dog enjoy fire pit and hot tub and right next to town cute little getaway place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2025
So glad we met your expectations. We were so lucky to find thuis house in such a great location and are now able to offer it for vacations. Hope we see you again and thank you for being such great guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Anniversary getaway

Nice stay. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2023
We are glad you enjoyed spending your anniversary at our house in Bryson City. It is a new property for us, and we just love that the house is so close to downtown shops, restaurants, and of course, the Smoky Mountain Railroad

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