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Private Smoky Mountain destination Above the Clouds

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A two-story log cabin with a deck and a fire pit area.
A dining area with a table, chairs, and a view of the mountains through large windows.
A pool table in a room with wooden floors and a high ceiling, a window with a mountain view, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a large island with bar stools.
A wooden cabin with a porch, surrounded by a gravel driveway and dense forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
2 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

Private Smoky Mountain destination Above the Clouds

Location :
Conveniently located just minutes away from the popular Nantahala Outdoor Center sits the beautiful Above the Clouds cabin. The area around the cabin is minimally developed and retains a peaceful and natural setting. Experience the World famous White Water Rafting and zip line excursions within the Nantahala Gorge or partake in one of the delicious restaurant options over at the Outdoor Center for some real culinary enjoyment. You can reach the Almond Boat Dock on Fontana Lake for some great swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing options in about 10 minutes, or enjoy some amazing Mountain Biking at the prominent Tsali Recreation Center located approximately 15 minutes away. The charming town of Bryson City is a scenic 25 minutes drive away from this cabin where you can enjoy some wonderful local shops, restaurants, and breweries or check out the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot all located in downtown Bryson City. You can also access the Deep Creek entrance into the GSMNP while in town, that is packed with great hiking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and in the Spring and Summer months, excellent mountain tubing! The Harrahs Casino, Oconaluftee River hiking trails & tubing, the popular Mingo & Soco waterfalls, and the Sequoyah National Golf Course are all located about 35 minutes away in Cherokee, NC.

Access road :
Cars and Most All vehicles. The roads to this cabin are not considered 'Motorcycle Friendly'.

Exterior :
Appropriately named, this cabin will have you feeling like you are soaring up Above the Clouds with endless Smoky Mountain views! The cabin provides a spacious deck that perfectly showcases the stunning views and is furnished with plenty of comfortable seating options for your observation pleasure. The deck is also equipped with a gas grill and wonderful outdoor dining table with seating for 6. Down in the yard there is a beautiful stone fire pit with adirondack chairs surrounding and a covered hot tub that sits adjacent.

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Pet Policy:
This cabin is NOT pet friendly. Please see House Rules for more details about Non-Pet Friendly Cabin Policies.

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Wi-Fi Internet service is not guaranteed. This cabin is located in a remote area where securing reliable internet connectivity poses quite a challenge, which is why we unfortunately are not able to offer technical support should an issue arise. Additionally, as the Wi-Fi service is provided free of charge, we cannot offer refunds of any kind for service interruptions. If needed, we are always available to assist you in finding other options that provide free Wi-Fi internet to patrons.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9770936
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Bryson City is home to this cabin. 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's Ruby and Sapphire Mine. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area - 12 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Swain County Park - 16 min drive - 13.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Smoky Mountain destination Above the Clouds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Smoky Mountain destination Above the Clouds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Smoky Mountain destination Above the Clouds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private Smoky Mountain destination Above the Clouds located?

Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fontana Lake and Nantahala River. Bryson City Gem Mine is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Beau T.

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

A great stay and amazing view!

We really enjoyed our stay at this cabin near the Nantahala river! We hope to be back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Well deserved get away

We loved every minute of our stay in this cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

great stay

great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is amazing! Me, my wife, and our 12 and 10 year old boys stayed for a week. We each had plenty of room to relax. We had an all-wheel drive suv and had no issues with the driveway. Directions provided were easy to follow. Parking was good. Check-in was easy. I thought it was odd that we had to call the host once we were in the cabin but I actually liked the welcome. The views are 10 times better than the photos. The cabin was very clean, especially after having someone check out that morning. It typically took 10 minutes or less to get to the NOC. There were some minor things that needed repair (missing gas stove burner cap, loose door knob, misaligned downstairs patio door deadbolt, loose kitchen faucet handle, partially broken microwave handle). In no way did it take away how great the cabin was. We stopped in the office while in Bryson City, which was a short distance away. I just wanted to let the host know so that the next guest did not have to deal with it. I ended up emailing the list because I didn’t feel like the front desk person was writing all the things down. I never did receive a reply to my e-mail so hopefully the things were addressed. This could’ve been a one off experience. I had previously spoke over the phone with somebody else at the office who was very personable and helpful. Over all, the cabin and our experience was a 9.99/10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Couldn’t have been better

I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Darren R.

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

20th Wedding Anniversary

This cabin was perfect, the inside was extremely clean and decorated with such a personal, warm, welcoming and comfortable feel. The outside was exceptional as well, the views from every area on the porches were breathtaking. It was at the end of the road which gave us all of the privacy of our getaway that we needed. We could not have wished for anything more, we will definitely make a trip back again..
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Absolutely gorgeous!!!

(October 2024)We absolutely loved our stay and I look forward to an even longer stay the next time! The property area, home and view were gorgeous!!! The only problem we had was the Asian beatles, that swarmed and took over the deck and it made afternoon sitting an absolute nightmare! We couldn’t sit outside in the evening because they literally swarmed you. I was very disappointed I couldn’t enjoy an afternoon sunset and dinner on the porch. This is an act of nature, I don’t think there’s much that can be done. Our next trip we hope to plan during a season they’re not active. We love our stay here and usually most places we stay check a lot of the boxes, this one checked all of the boxes. You can feel the love the owners have of this home and the cozy decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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