Aparthotel

Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk with a computer, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a toilet, and a sink with a mirror above it.
A cozy living room with wooden flooring, two armchairs, a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Prairie Edge Bedroom

1 King Bed

Prairie Edge Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Prairie Edge Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites

This one bedroom, one bath family-size suite features modern amenities and a remarkable view of downtown Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains.

The 580 square-foot 4-room suite is decorated in a distinctive mountain theme. It features exquisite decor including hand-made, log tables and lamps built by a 70 year old Amish gentleman, Indian art, wood carvings and decorations that give this suite a genuine mountain feel.

This suite is located on the top floor of the main Calhoun House, giving it a beautiful Mountain View, and is easily accessed, without climbing stairs, by parking in the designated parking spaces at the back of the house. It has a private entrance off the spacious covered porch. With 2500 square feet of covered porches the Calhoun House offers our guests plenty of space to sit, relax and rock in one of our many rocking chairs and enjoy the quiet serenity and view of the Great Smoky Mountains.

This four-room suite is decorated in a distinctive mountain theme. It features Indian art, wood carvings and decorations that give the room a genuine mountain feel.

The suite has vintage heart pine flooring that was originally installed in 1920 and carefully refinished in 2007. It also has the original plaster design walls and ceilings with a hand-made texture from when the house was originally built as a hotel in 1920. These were also restored in 2007 after being covered for many years.

The Prairie Edge Suite features:

A continental breakfast in your own kitchen.
A large living room with a private entrance from a covered porch with long range mountain views. It also features a queen-size sleeper sofa, a natural gas fireplace, and exquisite decor including wooden tables and log lamps built by a 70-year-old Amish man.
Dish Network TV in living room (with free HBO). DVD player on every TV with library of movies for adults and children.
A private bedroom with TV, and a king-size pillow top mattress on an Amish built log bed.
A private bathroom with a JACUZZI® whirlpool bathtub / shower.
A fully equipped kitchen with Corian sink and countertop, refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, pots, pans, dishes, flatware, glasses, coffee maker, toaster, cocoa pot, and water boiler for tea (tea bags included). It also has an Amish built log table and chairs.
Free wireless Internet
Like every suite in the house the Prairie Edge Suite has its own central air and heat system.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
QUIET TIME is from 10 pm at night until 8 am in the morning. Conversations, active children and the volume on your televisions should be turned down.
PARTIES are not permitted in the suites. Feel free to have another family over for dinner, but you must adhere to the maximum guest occupancy.
Owners are not responsible for any accident, injury or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities, nor any loss of personal property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3256282vb
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
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 Downtown Bryson City, a neighbourhood in Bryson City, this aparthotel is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama are cultural highlights. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 4 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites?

As of 7 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites on 15 Jul, 2026 start from S$331, 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 Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Prairie Edge Suite at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites located?

Located in Downtown Bryson City, this aparthotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dee L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host made my parents anniversary stay very special! Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec, 2025
We enjoyed meeting them both. Thank you for choosing the Calhoun House for their visit to Bryson City.
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10/10 Excellent

Renee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow such a beautiful property and peaceful surrounding! Can’t wait to stay again next time!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again soon when your travel plans bring you back to the Great Smoky Mountains. Thank you for choosing the Calhoun House.
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10/10 Excellent

Sheryl L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very comfortable. It felt like a second home. We were within walking distance to everything we wanted to see.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jade R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect location for Polar Express! Owners were AWESOME! The room was stocked with the
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Polar Express is a magically time in Bryson City. Thank you for the nice review. We hope to see you again this year.

About the host

Your host

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In 2006, Edward and Shirley Ciociola purchased the Calhoun House and began an 18-month adventure to restore the home back to its original grandeur.

With the help of their daughter Kelly (who currently works as an architectural conservator), they began by removing carpets and linoleum five layers thick, and thousands of pounds of dated building materials that did not fit the character of the historic home. As original moldings and doors were removed, they were saved and returned to the home at the completion of the project.

The result is a magnificent restoration where guests feel like they have taken a step back in time while still enjoying all the modern amenities of brand new plumbing and electric with modern appliances, JACUZZI® whirlpool tubs, Corian counter tops and central air & heat in every suite.

The finished home is a sight to behold. A stay at the Calhoun House Inn & Suites brings comfort, interest and enjoyment to every guest who wants to feel the true excitement of visiting in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is cozy. comfortable and conveniently located to downtown shops, restaurants, breweries and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot.

Why they chose this property

Shirley and I love to travel! We first started visiting the Great Smoky Mountains in the 1970s, when it had a 2-lane roads through the small towns and brick side streets accented with small shops, filled with unique, hand-made gifts and crafts made by local artisans. Since then, we spent over 40 years traveling the country, living mostly in our RV (we’ve had 8), visiting large and small towns in all 50 states while pursuing my career as a commercial artist, painting free-hand custom artwork for motorcycle dealerships and their customers. Today BRYSON CITY still maintains that small town feel. We now own and operate a small Inn in the Great Smoky Mountains with my Scarecrow Art Studio on the same property, where our customers can now come visit this beautiful country, stay in a beautiful, historic Inn and get some beautiful artwork painted on their vehicle, while they are here. BRYSON CITY still holds that unique character we saw in our first visit, many years ago. We are proud to own this historic property in such a wonderful place in the Great Smoky Mountains. Over the 17 years we have owned the Calhoun House, it has seen many improvements. While we still occasionally have people travel to receive some of our unique custom artwork, the Inn is now our primary business. We hope you will come visit soon! We know you will love it here.

What makes this property unique

Located in Downtown BRYSON CITY, the Calhoun House offers guests a first class accommodation with modern amenities, brand new Serta I-series, hybrid technology mattresses, an amazing view of the Great Smoky Mountains and a short walk to downtown shops, restaurants, breweries and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot.

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