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Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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Near Nantahala River
1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Furnished balcony or patio
Air-conditioning
Internet access
Pet-friendly
Refrigerator
Onsite parking available
Explore the area
Bryson City, NC
Nantahala River
Place, Nantahala River
18 min walk
Fontana Lake
Place, Fontana Lake
2 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
16 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Studio
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!
Experience the great outdoors when you book this quaint vacation rental! Ideally located in a gated community near trailheads and various outdoor activities, this 1-bathroom studio cabin is perfect for couples looking to be immersed in nature. Spend your days hiking and biking the nearby trails, or venture to Fontana Lake for a day on the water. Following the day’s adventures, cuddle up with your furry friend and watch a movie or relax on the wraparound deck under the beautiful starry night!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Smart TV | Gated Community | Fire Pit
Get ready for a relaxing escape to the Smoky Mountains and gear up for endless outdoor recreation when you stay at this no-frills studio cabin!
Studio: King Posturepedic Bed w/ Adjustable Remote Control Base, Queen Sleeper Sofa
MAIN FEATURES: Furnished balcony, 4K 42" Smart TV w/ Roku, blackout curtains, showerhead w/ 7 settings, USB plug-in lamps, ceiling fans, dining table, fire pit KITCHEN: Well-equipped, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices, drip coffee maker, teapot, blender, microwave, toaster, water filter, Crock-Pot, spice & coffee grinder GENERAL: Free WiFi (25 Mbps, satellite), central A/C & heating, luxury hotel-style 100% cotton bed linens & down comforter, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access only by stairs, vacation rental on-site w/ shared driveway, cell service (limited) PARKING: Shared driveway (4 vehicles), unpaved & steep incline road, not suitable for RVs/trailers/boats ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 5 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR ATTRACTIONS: Fontana Lake (1.0 miles), Fingerlake Day Use Area - swimming/kayaking/lounging on Fontana Lake (1.6 miles), Almond Boat Park (2.6 miles), Tsali Recreation Area - hiking & mountain biking (5.0 miles), Tuckasegee River (7.8 miles), Darnell Farms (14.8 miles), Deep Creek Trail (14.8 miles), Fontana Dam (22.8 miles), Blue Ridge Parkway (23.2 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (23.3 miles), Oconaluftee Visitor Center (23.9 miles), Tail of the Dragon (32.1 miles), Nantahala National Forest (32.7 miles), Cataloochee Ski Area (40.3 miles) NEARBY TOWNS: Bryson City (11.8 miles), Waynesville (44.5 miles), Gatlinburg (55.2 miles), Asheville (74.7 miles), Knoxville (87.5 miles), Greenville (114 miles) THINGS TO SEE & DO: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (11.8 miles), Nantahala Brewing (12.2 miles), Museum of the Cherokee Indian (21.2 miles), Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (22.6 miles) AIRPORT: Western Carolina Regional Airport (27.9 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly with a $50 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - There is another vacation rental on-site, in a completely separate unit with a shared driveway and guests may be present during your stay - The property requires stairs to access - The property does have limited cell phone service, but it may be spotty or not available at all due to the rural location, carrier, and weather conditions - To reach the property, the last mile to the cabin is unpaved and narrow with some steep inclines. Not suitable for RVs or motorcycles
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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 and a first aid kit
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
Bryson City is home to this apartment. Fontana Lake and Great Smoky Mountains National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 16 min drive - 20.0 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 20 min drive - 24.4 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 31 min drive - 40.8 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 140 min drive
Restaurants
Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - 11 min drive
River's End Restaurant - 11 min drive
Cardinal Coffee - 5 min drive
Kallistos - 6 min drive
Slow Joe's - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is ‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at ‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!?
As of 6 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at ‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake! on 11 Jan, 2027 start from S$229, 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 ‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at ‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at ‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is ‘Sky Loft’ Bryson Studio: 1 Mi From Fontana Lake! located?
Situated in Bryson City, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake and Swain County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
My friend and I really enjoyed this property. Perfect for a couple, small family, or two friends traveling together. Great value as well. The one downside and why we gave a 4/5 instead of 5/5. The directions to the property were very unclear. We were never given a gate code, the signage to the property is too small, and the directions could be improved substantially. For people with future bookings, be sure to reach out to the property contact before hand and ask for detailed directions once your within 3 minutes of the property, Google Maps does not take you there. Service is limited by the property and we had to call multiple times to figure out where we were going.
Nic A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tassie
7 Jul, 2023
Wonderful stay!
This cute & cozy loft was just what I needed to reset and reconnect. Not to mention, cardinal coffee is located just 7 minutes away! I recommend their vanilla chai latte 🌞
Tassie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Emily
16 May, 2024
Cozy little retreat
Loved the fire pit and grill - a quiet retreat for my partner, our pup and I! Close to fontana dam and the NOC
The place was awesome we really enjoyed our stay and everything was great. We'll definitely keep yall in mind for the next trip there didn't have any problems with anything and it was better than we expected thanks for making things simple and easy and hope to come back sometime soon
Great for two people looking to be secluded. no washer/dryer so bring extra towels only 3 towels for 2 people for a weeks stay but overall great space.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2023
Hi Chelsea, we passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: Thank you for sharing your positive insight on the seclusion of the area. We're happy to hear you had a wonderful stay!-It's important to us that guests have the necessities for their stay. Guests can rest assured that we've let our property manager know to always have six bath towels ready for our guests in the future. We're here to make each stay as comfy as possible, and we could have easily brought you more towels if we'd known.- As we value open communication, we encourage guests to reach out to our property manager if there's anything they need. We truly do all we can to make our home the best possible experience, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Kristin
27 Apr, 2024
Our stay
This is a cute loft and well taken care of. We enjoyed it. It was a little bit too far from the areas that we went to like Cherokee so we may need to stay somewhere closer next time, but if you like being being secluded and up in the mountains this is a great place to stay.
Kristin
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alison
2 May, 2024
Comfortable and cozy
The thoughtfulness of the owners was apparent in all the little details. We enjoyed our stay and wish we could have stayed longer. The bed was sooooo comfortable! The wi-fi was great. It is close to the Tsali Recreation Area. It had everything we needed.
Alison
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Timothy
17 Sept, 2024
Great place just need one change
Nice loft. Everything we needed for a kayaking weekend. Make sure you know that the shower is next to the bed.
Timothy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Hap M.
28 Jul, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sky Loft
A lot of things not working, poison ivy everywhere. Will not return.
Hap M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct, 2023
Hi Hap, we want our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we apologize that you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the owner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
- Thank you so much for taking the time to share about your stay. We take guest feedback very seriously and take action on it 100% of the time.
- We are so sorry that you saw poison ivy on the property. We were unaware of this issue before your stay and we have since removed it. The lawn and property are serviced regularly. We wish that you had shared this with the guest contact during your stay so we could have removed it for you during your stay. We want to make sure all guests have a happy and carefree stay with us.
- Many of the appliances, furniture, and items within the property are new (new mattress, new adjustable bed frame, new fridge, new couch with queen pull-out bed, new rugs, new coffeemaker, new microwave, new outdoor anti gravity chairs, new fire pit, newly painted deck), so we were unaware of any broken items prior to your stay. However we have recently discovered that the stove needed to be replaced, so we have since installed a new one which means that every item in the Sky Loft is now brand new.
- Guests are encouraged to reach out during their stay if any issues arise. We wish you would have provided feedback to our property manager while in residence so that we had the opportunity to address those issues. We would have been more than happy to do so because we take guests' experience and comfort very seriously and do everything we can to make it an enjoyable stay for everyone.
We hope that you come back again someday to cook a meal on the new stove and enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay at the Sky Loft!
The loft was great. The only problem we had was no internet and, no one to fix it. We weren’t at the loft for very much of the weekend. Wasn’t a problem for us. But, if you had kids you were trying to entertain. It could have been.
Dustin P.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2023
From the owner: "Hi Dustin, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! We're sorry for the inconvenience with the internet. Due to the mountainous location, the only option we have for the internet is satellite, which will be spotty when it is cloudy or raining. We've reached out to the internet company to attempt to fix this issue; but unfortunately, they say there is no fix for the slow connection during cloudy or rainy weather. We'll be sure to update our listing to ensure future guests are aware of this possibility. We appreciate your feedback and hope you keep us in mind the next time you visit Bryson City!"
We really enjoyed our time at this vacation home. It had everything we needed, it was very quiet and not far from the places we wanted to explore. My only complaint was that the king mattress had a loose sheet and not a fitted sheet and we woke up on the actual mattress itself every morning, no matter how many times I attempted to tuck in the ends, it was just not long enough. I messaged a contact we were given for this property and was told the owner wants no fitted sheets on the mattress. Other than that, it was a beautiful place to land at the end of every day and we would recommend it!
Izzy S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2023
From the owner: "Thank you for your review! Our apologies there was no fitted sheet while you were there. The fitted sheet had recently been damaged and there was no replacement available. Now there are replacements available for fitted sheets so there will be fitted sheet on the bed for every guest moving forward."
Great place for 1 to 2 people. Super cute and comfy place and comfy bed. So many conveniences, blankets and supplies. Two issues... internet would never connect to any TV or device. Bigger issue was oven. Top burner doesnt work and of all three times we.tried to cook in it everything would burn the bottom and not cook top. Kinda major when you stay long term and hope to eat in.
Really enjoyed the place and check in was easy. We always appreciate pet friedly renters!
Tracey W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Hi Tracey, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: - Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Sky Loft. We take guest feedback seriously as this allows us to improve the experience for future guests. - We're glad to hear you enjoyed the new comfortable mattress and cute pet-friendly ambiance in the Sky Loft!, but would like to take a moment to address your concerns.- We have never had this complaint before, we have spent several months living in this space and cooked many meals without any issues, so after hearing your feedback we further investigated and it was clear we needed a new stove, which has since been installed. In addition, we are changing our internet service provider by November 1, 2023, and our WiFi should be much improved as we will be using Starlink which has a much better coverage and higher internet speeds. Again, thank you for providing such valuable feedback so we could take action on it. We take our guests' experience very seriously and strive to provide a welcoming and enjoyable experience for everyone. Your feedback is important to us, and we appreciate the opportunity to address these concerns. We hope that you will come back again to experience what you loved about the Sky Loft as well as these updates!We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.
The property was nice. Clean, comfortable. Even the sofa bed, which I normally hate, was fine.Don't slow down before you reach the top of Circle Rd. (private road). Especially if pulling a trailer and do not have 4WD. We made it up fine even when wet. But the first time, pulling a trailer, we slowed up just before reaching the top. And we got stuck. Had to unload the trailer. (Motorcycles).Speaking of which, I saw somewhere motorcycles may not be suitable. Our street bikes made it up just fine.
Charles G. H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stan
18 Jan, 2023
Sky Loft Heaven
Great getaway spot! Just needed more time to enjoy it! Cozy cabin... great atmosphere... comfortable bed... hoping to enjoy it again in summer or fall!
Stan