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Alarka Cabin Guest House With Great Mountain Sunsets And WiFi Included

Holiday home in Bryson City with kitchen and balcony

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Front view
Front porch
Back balcony
Front porch

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Alarka Cabin Guest House With Great Mountain Sunsets And WiFi Included

Top half of original barn converted into two bedroom / one bath guest house. Includes WiFi, full kitchen and full size washer / dryer. Sleeps four with queen size bed in bedroom 1, two twins beds in bedroom 2 and fold-out couch in living room. Large screen TV in living room with full DISH cable. Private balcony off bedroom overlooking small stream and large front porch with swing. Close to outdoor activities, Bryson City and gaming / cultural activities at Cherokee.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
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: limit 4 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Leave all trash inside, I take care of it.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Sheffield Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cycling nearby.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 18 min drive - 17.8 km
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 18 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 145 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Layers Brewing Company - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alarka Cabin Guest House With Great Mountain Sunsets And WiFi Included pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Alarka Cabin Guest House With Great Mountain Sunsets And WiFi Included ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Alarka Cabin Guest House With Great Mountain Sunsets And WiFi Included ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alarka Cabin Guest House With Great Mountain Sunsets And WiFi Included ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alarka Cabin Guest House With Great Mountain Sunsets And WiFi Included located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery. Fontana Lake and The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 280 out of 307 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 307 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 307 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 307 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 307 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for our needs. Property owner made us feel right at home, we couldn’t have asked for more!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host with the most Michael and Inola were great look forward to next year there
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Varun N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, thoughtfully stocked, friendly host! Good mountain views. We had an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
beautiful and unique home over a barn - the porch was fun - lovely view and great place from which to play ball with my dogs. Pet friendly with a gate on the porch to keep dogs in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina G.

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

Very friendly and generous host.

Cabin was great to stay in, great for cooking breakfasts, very quiet but with great accommodations. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great experience

We loved our stay ❤️. Mich
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda Y.

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

Beautiful accommodations

A very enjoyable and relaxing stay in the well equipped and thoughtfully set up doggy friendly accommodations. Very enjoyable and informative host with suggestions for scenic drives. Looking forward to our next visit there! Ty, Linda, Barney
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jrs t.

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

Cozy Cabin

We would highly recommend staying at this cabin. The host was friendly and made our family (humans & fur-babies) feel welcome. The cabin is well-maintained and met all of our needs. It truly felt like we were in a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Relaxing and affordable

This place is adorable and clean. Peaceful, and the views are breathtaking. Dave and his sweet pup, Enola, were friendly and delightful hosts. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo V., Durham

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

Awesome cozy place to stay.

It's like your home away.... relaxing, gorgeous colors in fall, very close to Cherokee and some many attractions around. The four paws host is incredible friendly, I loved so muc...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M., United States

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

Great stay at on top of a Barn

The family really enjoyed our time at Michael's place. We especially loved the sunsets, Michael's pup, hummingbirds, and playing board games on the deck. The place was extremely clean and accommodating. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherilyn H.

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

Peaceful and beautiful

This place always gives me peace and tranquility when I visit. I will always continue to recommend this place to my friends and family. I will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

Lovely Location and Host

A wonderful vacation. Very peaceful with beautiful views. Comfortable cabin with everything you might need. The host is very friendly and extremely helpful. Located within a community of outgoing and kind people. Highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keyshla P.

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

5 stars

It was wonderful, I stayed with my partner and Husky dog. The housebarn had everything we could need and the location was beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just came back from spending 7 days at the Alarka cabin with my wife and two grown sons. We really enjoyed it. The setting is peaceful and beautiful and within easy driving distance of both the Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smokey Mountains NP. Michael is a fabulous host - very friendly and with great recommendations for hiking and other recreational activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny O.

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

Incredible week in the Great Smoky Mountains

The reviews are spot on. Mike is an incredible host and super helpful suggesting great hikes and things to do in the Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas. We went horseback riding, saw black bears, went on amazing waterfall hikes, and discovered beautiful spring wildflowers everywhere. Definitely a trip to remember!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Mooresville

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

Sweet Barn Cabin

Cute barn cabin with awesome views and hospitality. This cabin is smaller than we are used to but clean and accommodating. Has everything you need. We brought our two dogs with us, we hate leaving them home: We came to visit the GSMR! Great location, close to all, pet friendly and would definitely stay here again! ♥️
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is a converted barn that is really comfortable to stay in. It's in a rural area but just a 2 mile drive into town. The owners have put a lot of thought into providing anything of the little things that you might need. The internet reception is very good. Communication was great, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

mary r.

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

Fabulous place if you want isolation during the pandemic.

Unfortunately, we had problems with internet connection during our stay. However, our host was very friendly and helpful. This place is a perfect getaway location, very private and close to Bryson City and the NOC. It’s a bit rustic, but has all amenities one would need. This was our second visit and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Beautiful relaxing weekend in the North Carolina Mountains

We had a very relaxing weekend here. The view from the porch is absolutely breathtaking. Grill some burgers and sit on the porch and watch the sunset. The host Michael is very nice. My husband took full advantage of the excellent fishing here. That made him very happy! After a fun-filled day the bed was so comfortable we did not want to get out of it. We will be returning to enjoy this quaint little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael has a wonderful property, the perfect relaxing location with amazing views. Very clean and stocked with everything you could need. Our dog even made friends with the neighbor dog and Michael's dog, he had a great weekend getaway too! Highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were greeted by Michaels dog Inola May. So sweet. The location was good, the house itself while small, had everything you could want. Very well stocked. Michael & Inola May came one evening to sit on the porch where he shared history of the property, and we were treated to hummingbirds & Fireflies! Very relaxing stay. Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane A C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location! Location! Location! A very welcoming and safe accommodations. As two women traveling, this was very important that we felt safe and comfortable. Having our bedroom windows opened allowed us to hear the sound of a nearby brook and owls thru the night. Mike, the host was amazing and went over and beyond to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. I included a pic of a sunset taken from the porch. We plan to return. Thanks Mike!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Looking forward to another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience. Michael was welcoming and the perfect host with local knowledge and a super friendly pup Enola. The cabin was charming and wonderfully located. We had a great time. Great cabin getaway spot, highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Michael Davis

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After hiking the Smokies for many years I discovered the Bryson City / Deep Creek area in 2012 and fell in love with it so much I decided to relocate here. Found my dream home which included a guest house which I have decided to rent out part time. Absolutely love all the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities.

Why they chose this property

At 3000 feet elevation this place has beautiful views of the mountains and spectacular sunsets. The central location to rafting, boating, hiking and Bryson City couldn't be better.

What makes this property unique

In less than 20 minutes or less you can get to Nantahala National Forest hiking, Fontana Reservoir boating / fishing, trout fishing in numerous creeks, kayaking / rafting at the Nantahala river, Smoky Mountain National Park hiking / tubing at Deep Creek and lots of fun activities and good food / drinks in Bryson City.

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English

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