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Private HOT TUB. Fire Pit, screened porch. 3 miles to the NOC. Resort POOL

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Recessed hot tub on private screened in front porch with privacy blinds
View of cabin and firepit from the road.
Cozy living room with a full sized pull out sofa bed.
View of living room and dining room.
One bedroom with queen size bed. Each nightstand had USB plug ins.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Private HOT TUB. Fire Pit, screened porch. 3 miles to the NOC. Resort POOL

Wanderlust Cabin is located in Nantahala Village Resort. The resort is a small resort with a lodge that has a few rooms and about 20 cabins. This is one of the original cabins from the 50’s. It is more comfortable for a couple (2 people).Kallisto's resturant is on the permises and opens in late March and there is also a little outdoor bar, Tommy's Paradise, across the street from the resort that frequently has a live band and outside seating. The cabin is an entire, stand alone cabin with a yard. Not a duplex. The cabin is convenient to everything but just far enough off the road to relax. You can sit & relax in the recessed hot tub that is located on the screened in front porch of the cabin with privacy blinds or sit in the front porch rocking chairs and rock your cares away. If you time it right, you can hear the train whistle as the train travels across the Gorge. If there is a chill in the air or just because when your in the Mts, you also need a campfire, you can build a fire in the fire pit and if you want to cook, you have a charcoal grill outside and a full kitchen inside. There are also plenty of resort amenties to enjoy such as one of the walking trails, take a dip in the pool (Mid May-Sept), play games in the game room, a small gym, the tennis/basketball court. There are even stables for horseback riding that has an additional fee. If you decide to get out for an adventure, we are a mile or so to whitewater rafting, 3 miles from the Nantahala's Outdoor Center (NOC) where there is kayaking, white water rafting, zip lining, dining options, adult beverages, cornhole or just sit in a chair by the rushing river. If you want to venture out further, you are about 10 miles to the Great Smokey Mt Railroad. Book a train ride in advance and enjoy a rare opportunity to ride the train throught the Smokey Mountains. If you enjoy casino's, Harrah's Cherokee is a 20 minute drive and Harrah's River Valley is a 30 minute drive.. If you are a biker, you are almost right in the middle of all the great motorcycle rides. It makes a great location to start and finish one part of the loop on one day and start and finish another the next day. Motorcycles are welcome in the resort. We ride ours here all the time. When you finish your day, you have a comfy queen size bed to lay down and recharge your batteries for the next day. When its time to rise and shine, there are coffee pods, ground coffee, creamers and sugar to start your day. The bathroom has a tub shower combo and just because we are all busy and sometimes forget to pack things, we have provided shampoo, comditioner, body wash, a hair dryer and make up wipes. We even have 2 TV on carts to move around for your viewing pleasure. The living room TV has Direct TV and the bedroom TV is a smart TV for streaming. The cabin also has its own WIFI. We visit as often as we can and try to have the cabin as comfortable as possible. We love it here and want to share it with you so, you can enjoy it as well. We hope to see you soon!!
*This is a PET ALLERGEN FREE cabin.I have severe pet allergies and this is our second home.*

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About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Mason Mountain Mine. Travelling with kids? Consider Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Nantahala River - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 18 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 30 min drive - 38.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really had a nice time will definitely come back again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brandy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin! Had everything we needed from cleanliness, cooking ware, grill utensils and charcoal, and plenty of towels and wash cloths. Also within 15 mins or less to anywhere you needed to go in Bryson. I recommend this cabin for anyone coming to see Bryson city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tj H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cynthia does a great job with communication and check in was a breeze. This was our second stay at this cabin and the location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful. I was able to have flowers & wine at rental before we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A.

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

Great spot

We were very happy with our accommodations!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful trip! Great host, beautiful cabin, and so many activities within a 5-30 minute drive of the cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aric W.

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

Great Spot. Very nice pool

Very nice spot. The cabin is small but very clean and a very quite area
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! This cozy little cabin was the perfect location for our 30th wedding anniversary. The hot tub and fire pit were the bling-bling to this gem, which was located near everything, but excluded enough for privacy. Thanks for sharing your little slice of heaven among the mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlene B.

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

Great Cabin!

Husband and I had a wonderful night away in this cute and cozy cabin!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis C.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Really enjoyed the Wonderlust cabin. My wife and I had a great time and would stay again. Loved how it had everything we needed to cook and store food.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and beautifully decorated. Great communication with the host,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler Y.

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

Great experience!

Fantastic place nestled in the mountains! No complaints whatsoever, fantastic little spot for a get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie C.

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

Best vacation

Absolutely loved the cabin and the host so super friendly and helpful. Definitely amazing people
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Perfect

Adorable little cabin, it was exactly what we needed and the hot tub was a nice bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TL A.

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

Nice cabin in a beautiful place

Stayed for a night before rafting the Nantahala. Great experience all around!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Perfect Cabin

Cabin was perfect for a couple’s getaway. The location is close to Bryson City. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2024
Thank you Deborah!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melea C.

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

Grear Birthday getaway

Host was the best. Great and fast communication, very helpful!! Most definitely will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Cute cabin

Wonderful everything!!! No complaints at all. Great value! Exceptionally clean. Perfect location. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colbey r.

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

Amazing and Beautiful

Couldnt have asked for a better anniversary trip. The cabin was extremely clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The mattress was AMAZING we didnt want to leave it. Overall best stay ever and we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich V.

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

My Sweet Spot

Loved this place. Quaint and charming cottage.Perfect for a couple. Great communication. Im definitely hoping to add this to our yearly visit list. Thanks Cynthia for a fantastic week.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Cozy get away

Cutest little cabin. Everything we could need. Loved rocking on the front porch and just relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Jennifer was definitely a 5 ⭐️guest. We enjoyed hosting her and hope she will come back and see us soon!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda P.

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

Birthday Getaway

Absolutely loved this little cabin. Cozy & comfortable. I didn’t want to do anything but stay in the cabin. 10/10 recommend. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charliene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic experience! This place was just what we needed and we will certainly be back. The host Cynthia was so wonderful and even checked up on us when she knew we had lost power after a storm. We truly felt welcome and at home here. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts ❤
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2024
Thank you guys so much! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tj H.

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

The Polar Express

This cabin is in a great location and was very clean. We stayed here while visiting Bryson City to go on The Polar Express. The cabin is close to the train station and is also close to The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. We hiked Tom Branch Falls and Juney Whank Falls. The cabin has a nice hot tub that is very relaxing on cold nights and mornings. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone visiting the area!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Misty S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Overall a Great Stay

We had a little snafu with the door code that’s why I gave 3 stars for check in process. But it was handled quickly by VRBO call center and the owner. The bed was super comfy and the house was very clean. The hot tub was a nice bonus! And the decor was adorable! I would recommend this cabin to anyone wanting a short getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov, 2024
Thank you Misty! We are very sorry about the little mishap and we are so glad you had a great time!
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