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Creekside Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Firepit, Pet Friendly, Near NOC, Tsali & Dragon

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Efficient tiny cabin kitchen space while still provides everything within reach.
Relax in the hot tub under the stars after a day exploring the Smokies.
Enjoy shops, restaurants, and mountain-town charm in nearby Bryson City.
Relax, and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of this cozy creekside tiny cabin.
Clean and modern with a walk-in tiled shower and fresh towels.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Creekside Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Firepit, Pet Friendly, Near NOC, Tsali & Dragon

Escape to a cozy creekside tiny cabin on 9 peaceful acres in Almond near Bryson City. Relax in the hot tub under the stars, gather around the firepit, and enjoy the private deck beside a babbling brook. Inside you'll find a tiled shower, small kitchen, and washer/dryer. Perfect for a romantic Smoky Mountain getaway. Pet friendly and minutes from the NOC, Tsali mountain biking trails, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, and the Tail of the Dragon.

The space
This pet-friendly tiny cabin offers comfort and style in a cozy 200 sq. ft. open-concept space with everything you need tucked neatly inside. Small in size but big on charm, the cabin features thoughtful upgrades throughout.

The kitchen includes granite countertops, a small refrigerator, stove, and microwave, along with a convenient washer and dryer. The bathroom features a tiled shower with custom pebble flooring and a travertine vessel sink with granite counter.

Relax in the comfortable queen bed with a handcrafted wood headboard and matching end tables. Enjoy meals at the indoor dining table or outside on the spacious deck, where you’ll find an outdoor dining area, hot tub, and firepit. A peaceful creek flows just beside the cabin, adding to the relaxing mountain setting.

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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 3–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 752341vb
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this cabin is in a rural area and near theme parks. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Junaluska Medicine Trail and Nantahala Brewing Company. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 23 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 23 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 33.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 38 min drive - 50.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Branch Farm - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Creekside Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Firepit, Pet Friendly, Near NOC, Tsali & Dragon pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Creekside Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Firepit, Pet Friendly, Near NOC, Tsali & Dragon?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Creekside Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Firepit, Pet Friendly, Near NOC, Tsali & Dragon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Creekside Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Firepit, Pet Friendly, Near NOC, Tsali & Dragon?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Creekside Tiny Cabin w/ Hot Tub, Firepit, Pet Friendly, Near NOC, Tsali & Dragon located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located a short distance to the trails at Tsali, and nice and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub was clean and heated up nicely. The cabin was clean and cozy. The area was very quiet with the nice trickle from the stream next to the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time at the Creekside Cricket! Our pup Bo had the best time playing in the Creek. Despite the rainy weather we enjoyed the peace and quiet as well as the hot tub! Service was spotty for us even with WiFi, but it was also nice to disconnect. I was able complete homework on my laptop which was good! Space was clean and comfy! Would love to visit again! Host was accommodating and easy to communicate with if needed! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wmweaks21 W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
*** we did not go for skiing***We had a great time! The place was cozy and perfect for a little getaway!! We especially enjoyed the hot tub, and found everything we needed in the kitchen .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is really quiet and nice. The air conditioning is cold and the shower is wonderful. The wifi is adequate. The communication with the property owner was fantastic. Check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby

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

lovely little tiny home

what a cute little tiny home to stay in for a weekend! we loved this place and would definitely come back. it was a lovely trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

doug g.

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

Cabin

Beautiful little cabin. Little creek. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jameson H.

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

Hawkins honeymoon

My wife and I got married on Saturday and we absolutely love Bryson city/Almond. This cute little cabin accommodated us perfectly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

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

Wonderful place to detach and relax

Perfect place to get away from the daily routine to relax and enjoy nature. Lots of places to visit and enjoy the magnificent scenery at the same time. Cute place and big enough for a couple to spend quality time together watching tv, cooking, grilling sitting by the fire pit and the wonderful hot tub!! Had some questions and Shelby got back right away and was super friendly. We'll definitely come back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Felishia T.

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

Cute little getaway

We booked for a week long anniversary trip. We usually camp/backpack but wanted something more comfy this year. Perfect for hiking and soothing muscles afterwards in the hot tub under the stars!! The road in front of the place had a rather large ditch probably due to water erosion, but that’s not the owners fault!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2024
It was such a pleasure hosting you and glad you enjoyed our tiny house accommodations in the mountains. The ditch/rut in the road mentioned is from the recent storm above the cabin. Our parking area is actually below the cabin so you shouldn’t need to ever traverse that area. Thanks again for staying and hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April C.

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

Creekside Cricket Cabin

It was exactly as it was described. One room studio cabin and great to have stove and hot tub. It was extremely difficult to get our trailer up to it and barely turned around, so I would suggest only bringing a car or truck (do not bring a trailer!) cabin was just as it was described and AC was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2024
Thanks for staying and your great review. We do offer easy access and a nice parking area to accomodate several vehicles and I agree we are not best suited for towing and turning around a trailer. Thanks again for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Enrique R.

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

THANK YOU

I am extremely satisfied, the property manager did an awesome job on making my anniversary get away excellent. Thank you so much for all your care and your immediate response. Thank you to the cleaning lady for helping making it happen. My wife is very very happy with everything, and thank you for the flowers. Many things to do and see in very close vicinity. The property is very nice for two ppl, comfortable, everything work, nice and clean. Was a good time to spent together building our relationship.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam S.

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

Cool little cabin but there are some issues

I had a fantastic stay at this location. The cabin was clean, cozy, and provided ample parking for my truck with a trailer. The air conditioning was pleasantly cold, and the hot tub was a much-needed relief after a long 12 hour drive and a thrilling ride through the Tail of the Dragon.The convenience of having a general shop just 10 minutes away was a plus, and everyone at the property was friendly and welcoming.However, there were a few concerns during my stay. The seal on the mini fridge was faulty, requiring me to prop a small chair against the door to ensure my food and drinks stayed cold. Additionally, the cabin had a strong odor of cigarette smoke, particularly when I turned on the shower vent. Unfortunately, this resulted in all of my and my girlfriend’s clothes absorbing the smell, even after keeping the windows open all day and running the fan continuously.Another issue was with the lighting—when dimmed to the lowest setting, the lights flickered excessively, though they functioned properly when fully turned on.Also I'm not sure if the cabin was supposed to be tilted, but from the moment you walk in you can definitely tell the cabin is slanted toward the door and porch. Messed with my balance for a second until I got used to it. Despite these concerns, the overall experience was enjoyable, and the location had several positive attributes that made the stay worthwhile.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenny S.

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

Peaceful Seclusion

A quiet place to get away and enjoy nature. Cute little space with a fire pit, grill, and hot tub for evening meals and relaxation.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan G.

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

Nice Getaway

This was my first experience using vrbo. The rental process was very easy and only took minutes. The property owner was very nice and professional answering any questions I had. We loved the location and the cabin was the perfect size. The only suggestion I could make would be for the owner to evaluate the bed. It was not comfortable. Other than that it was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin P.

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

Great Stay Between the Holidays

We had a great stay with our pup. Plenty of room for him to roam and smell everything. We had great temperatures with some rain. No complaints at all would stay again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

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

4th wedding anniversary getaway

This cabin is perfectly sized for 2 people, and positioned perfectly to allow easy access to numerous areas (Gatlinburg, Asheville, Bryson City). Nature is right outside the front door and the night time sky is filled with stars. The owners of the property were amazingly helpful answering any and all questions and helping to make this a truly memorable vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Great road for motorcycles!

This little house was so cute, tables and headboard were gorgeous! Description was accurate, it's small, no problem for us just keep it in mind. The best part was how easy it was to come and go on a motorcycle. Most cabins we've rented have seemingly endless dirt roads, this had about a tenth of a mile, one wide curve and a very slight incline. If you have any experience riding on dirt you won't have any problems. Plenty of room to park a trailer (ours is 7"x16" plus extended cab truck) although turning it around was a little tricky. There is a driveway though just before the house you can back into, just make sure you have a good spotter to help. There is another house next door, but the deck and hot tub face away from it, so as long as your neighbors aren't noisy you won't notice it. The road is also right next to the house, but it wasn't busy, we saw maybe three cars during the day. I usually look for complete seclusion, but knew this ahead of time and was willing to compromise in exchange for having a road that was easy to travel. The owner is awesome!! Immediate responses and completely honest and up front, even said this may not be ideal for two people for a full weeks because of the size (for my husband and I it was perfectly fine, we spend most of our time outside or in the bike anyway). Overall great place to stay, only reason I gave four stars on location was my preference for seclusion, but again, I knew there were neighbors ahead of time and chose it anyway, and that's just a matter of preference! I would definitely recommend renting for this owner as well, she is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Clean and comfortable cabin

This cabin was comfortable and had everything we needed for a short visit. It is secluded, quiet, clean, and has updated design and appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurah B.

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

Nice little hideaway cabin!

Nice property, great location! Excellent communication with property owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Such a Sweet Place!

We stayed here for 2019 MOTD. My husband is 6'2" and felt fine in this tiny home. The hot tub was a great add. We slept with the windows cracked to hear the gurgling brook outside the window. The host was wonderful! Super fast response time and very helpful with locating property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Great Little Place

A nice comfortable cottage/tiny house.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Absolutely magical

My wife and I stayed here with our dog for a winter vacation and loved every minute! The cabin was not hard to find and was in a great location. It was so quiet, all you could hear was running water. The hot tub was awesome! Bed was comfy, pillows were soft, water was hot when we needed it to be, and the ac/heat worked well! The cabin was small but provided us with a very intimate experience. My wife and I reconnected on a whole new level and came back home like a couple of newlyweds! Something about this cabin and the mountains of NC were absolutely magical and brought us together closer than ever before. I highly recommend a trip like this to any couple!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob F.

LOVE LOVE LOVED IT!!!!

What an amazing place! The Creekside Cricket was perfect! The area was beautiful, the decor was well done, and we had a wonderful romantic get-away!! I can't wait to come back!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Cozy and comfy

Very peaceful and quiet! Loved the yard
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Michelle “Shelby” Spinneweber

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I go by Shelby and I am a sagittarius:) Which makes me a lover of travel and adventure . I like to write, read, eat really good food in really nice or really unusual restaurants, and listen to all kinds of music (country, jazz, blues, classical, old rock) I appreciate a finely crafted cocktail and prefer "top shelf". My husband and I have 10 horses (mostly quarter horses) and we like to trail ride at the beach and numerous state parks. I am a fan of camping. I would like to work on the "glamping" thing. I work full time as a realtor in NE Florida. I specialize in St. Augustine which is the oldest city in the US! My work keeps me really busy but I like it as I get to work with buyers and sellers from all different walks of life and I get to see a lot of nice homes. I like renovation projects best as I love to see an old home with good bones get new life. In early life I grew up on 40 acres in Pennsylvania. I moved to S. Florida in the 80's and now live near St. Augustine, FL.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I used to walk by this farm regulary when we would stay at our other vacation home and say wouldnt that be nice to have someday. And then one day there was a for sale sign in the yard and the rest is history. We love the acreage, So much room, so much privacy, so much beauty! We enjoy the sound of the creek as it slowly meanders through the property and we love to see the wildlife as it appears. We were also very sold on the easy access and the convenience of the location to all the area's ammenities and activities! This lil cabin in one of two cabins on this huge and private property. It was formerly a dog grooming parlor. I did a complete renovation of the building and made sure to squeeze in every ammenity and upgrade I could think of when I was bringing this adorable 200sf of space to life!

What makes this property unique

Super close to NOC, Lake Fontana, Smokey Mountain Railroad. Super easy access on a paved road and gravel road with plenty of room to park vehicles and or a boat. Really quiet and peaceful setting but so close to so many wonderful things to do!

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