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Willow Tree Lodge-Easy access - Secluded - Grill

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A rustic wooden house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush green trees and grass on a hillside.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a window with a view of greenery, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor patio.
A living room with a red armchair, a large wooden clock, a television, and a grey sofa.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden staircase, and a large mirror.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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 Nantahala National Forest
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Willow Tree Lodge-Easy access - Secluded - Grill

Nestled in the trees along a serene babbling creek, this spacious four-bedroom, two-bathroom family cabin features a charming decorative fireplace and offers the perfect blend of secluded relaxation and convenient access to Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Designed with families in mind, the cabin includes a main-level master suite, kid-friendly amenities like toys, board games, a crib, and a high chair, plus expansive front and back porches ideal for taking in the mountain air. Whether you're looking to unwind surrounded by nature or dive into nearby outdoor adventures like hiking, fishing, and biking, this ideal retreat has everything you need for an unforgettable getaway.

Please note that the fire-place is for aesthetics only. It is not functional.

Location: Bryson City- All Vehicle accessible, including motorcycles.
o 10 minutes to Bryson City
o 20 minutes to Cherokee’s Harrah Casino
o 10 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
o 30 minutes to Nantahala Outdoor Center
o 1 hour 30 minutes from Gatlinburg
o 1 hour 30 minutes from Asheville

Amenities Provided: Cabins include basic linens, kitchenware, and a starter supply of paper products and toiletries. Guests are responsible for additional supplies.

Other Things to Note:
o Minimum Age: Minimum age to rent is 25
o Pet Policy: This cabin is pet friendly. We do charge a $75 (non-refundable) pet fee, per pet.
o Wi-Fi: This cabin does not offer Wi-Fi, making it ideal for an off-the-grid getaway. Cell service varies by carrier, but complimentary Wi-Fi is always available in downtown Bryson City and at the Yellow Rose office.
o Concierge Services: Grocery delivery, celebration packages, early check in/late check out. Additional fees apply. Based on availability and cleaning schedule.

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4473158
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 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

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Wild Fern are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine and Oconaluftee Indian Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 30 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 141 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Tree Lodge-Easy access - Secluded - Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Willow Tree Lodge-Easy access - Secluded - Grill?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Willow Tree Lodge-Easy access - Secluded - Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Tree Lodge-Easy access - Secluded - Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Willow Tree Lodge-Easy access - Secluded - Grill located?

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 69 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Grand Kids Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very friendly staff and pleasant to talk with.Cabin was very nice and the stay was peaceful,everything you would expect and more. Definitely would book again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin for a family. We had 3 children and 4 adults and there was plenty of room for everyone. They even had plenty of toys for all ages groups in the kids room. It was located just outside of town in a quiet Neighbourhood but only 10 minutes to everything this beautiful small town has to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was a nice place to stay

I loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you return to visit us again soon. Thank you, Yellow Rose Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property

We love this cabin! The location is great! The property is awesome!
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Family Weekend

We had a great time and loved the peace and quiet of the location. The cabin was very comfy and our family really enjoyed spending time together "unplugged" from everything :) Thanks so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2023
Hi there. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for the wonderful review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend fun

Had a great time at the cabin. Was able to enjoy time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you visit with us again. Thank you for choosing Yellow Rose.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smokey Escape

We had a delightful weekend among the fall leaves in the Smokeys. Loved the location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2023
Hi there. Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Polar Express Weekend Getaway

The house was perfect for our family. It was very kid friendly. Lots of toys to entertain them. It was located very close to downtown Bryson City.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope you return to visit us again soon. Thank you, Yellow Rose Team
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfy Get-Away

Our family enjoyed our stay. The cabin was close to town. Plenty of children’s books and toys. A variety of movies for the dvd player. Plenty of towels and wash cloths.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bryson stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was just perfect. 4 spacious bedrooms. Kitchen and dining room were roomy and fully stocked! Sent a message and they were quick to respond. Even had a closest of toys and kids books on a book shelf for my grandbaby to play with and read! Would definitely recommend this house and we would stay again if we return to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dreams!

I love this mountains and this house is the epitome of a mountain house. Location, property and amenities were spot on! We were only here for graduation weekend but if I had longer, I would have sat in the back yard at the creek the entire time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful home and setting

The home was as beautiful as the pictures. Listening to the stream while rocking on the front porch was relaxing and delightful. TV needs to be bigger and it would have been nice to have Wifi. Overall it was a very nice place to stay. Would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the review. We are glad that you enjoyed your time at Willow Tree. We will let the owner know about the suggestion of a larger TV and Wifi. We look forward to your next visit. Thanks again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

impeccable

clean house organized all kitchen utensils, bed and bath linen clean and organized, we loved everything, impeccable, I highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar, 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enchanting Home in the Woods.

Beautiful, roomy and comfortable home in the mountains with well maintained and peaceful surroundings including a brook, lush forest, large porch and back deck on house just right for resting! We did not want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for large families

We stayed here with 4 adults and 5 children and we were very comfortable. Wonderful property at an amazing value! The bedrooms are #1- King, #2 -1 queen, #3 -1 queen, #4- twin over full bunk beds with trundle. Also has a HUGE selection of toys, books, art supplies. Such a great property for kids!! We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and you guys were able to enjoy your time together at the house. We hope you stay with us again in the future!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

Very spacious and clean house. It met our needs. I wished the house had wi-fi, but that wasn’t a big deal because the cell service was adequate in that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for Group

We stayed here with friends, four adults and five kids, and there was enough space for all. Kitchen well-stocked with cookware. Close to an Ingles grocery store. Close in mileage to Bryson City train depot but with the winding roads, took a bit longer than expected. All in all, a great stay and 100% as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you for leaving us a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope you visit us again soon. Thank you, Yellow Rose Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family cabin

This cabin was great for our 5 night stay!! We have a 2 year old and was afraid it would be hard to keep him busy. It most definitely was not,(they had games,toys,movies and coloring stuff). Not having wifi or cable was a bit of a bummer but there was so much good stuff that we forgot all about that. I very highly recommend this cabin if you have all age of kids like me, something for everybody.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Very bad

I would not stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Willow Tree Lodge

We were visiting for polar Express, the spot of the property was good, but the key code was can a difficult to lock, we have a little problem with the company host they didn’t send me the code after I send the contract agreement to get in, I have to call to emergency contact to ask for the code and we got it until our arrival, the coffee machine was nasty looks like they didn’t clean it. That’s the reason I leave 3 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Dec, 2024
Hi Martha, We are sorry for your troubles with the with the door lock. We emailed the directions to you originally on Nov. 1st, when the final payment was processed. We then resent them to you when you called the after hours emergency line number. I apologize for the inconvenience of the coffee pot. We have spoken with our cleaner to make sure that doesn't happen again. Thank you, Yellow Rose
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Henion

Fireplace was not working. Disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
We apologize that the fireplace was not working. Unfortunately, these things happen from time to time and are out of our control. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Thank you, Yellow Rose
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House

The house was great and well stocked kitchen and games for all ages. The only problem we had was no TV. Direct tv was advertised but did not work. And by the vines on the dish it hasn’t worked in awhile. So dvd was the only option.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Great View, Very accessible to the casino

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had some maintenance issues but did get the main one fixed very timely. The cabin is a great size and has so much potential. It needs some updates including all of the beds need mattresses replaced. I would love to stay here again but won't return until the beds are updated nor recommended without caution. A bad night's sleep can ruin your day.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Anniversary stay

Actually the house looks nice from the road. It is when i got inside that i realized that the descriptions given were not what i saw. I was totally disappointed with the place. The back deck was not clean, needed power washing. The oven was practically unusable, couldn't figure out how to adjust heat. There were no linen exchanges. Had to use same sheets the whole time we were there. Was not worth the money paid. I will not be usins VRBO for nothing again. I feel like I've been robbed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2024
Hi there.. We appreciate your feedback. We apologize that the property was not something you enjoyed. If we had received a call or correspondence from you, we would've gladly rectified any issues. We also did not know you wanted linens exchanged for your 4 night stay. That is an extra service. We will reach out to the owner and get these issues rectified. Thank you, Yellow Rose
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

wasted potential from lack of Attention

Place had plenty of room. Clean enough inside. Some of the stove didn't work. It wasn't what we are used to for the money we spent on this property. Could have been better. Garage wouldn't lock so the place wasn't secure. Yards were neglected. Potential was lost with the neglected yards. Would have been awesome to had a view of the creek that lines the property. Would have only taken a little bit of effort to clean up the undergrowth. the back porch is covered in mold and very slippery when wet. An ounce of concern would have gotten us back. Property is simply neglected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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