Laughing Water Yurt

★ A Moroccan oasis for two, deep in the woods.

Laughing Water is a round hard-wall yurt at Elk Hollow, tucked into the trees with a stream running just below the deck. A community trail with footbridges and benches winds through the woods nearby. The loudest things here are birdsong, the stream, and the wind in the trees.

🛋️ INSIDE
➝ Moroccan styling: rich red and blue textiles, soft lighting, leather couch and chair
➝ Open layout under a round wood ceiling
➝ Smart TV for a quiet night in
➝ Full kitchen: white cabinets, granite counters, stainless, stocked pantry with pots, pans, and spices

🛏️ WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP
➝ Plush king bed with a hand-crafted Moroccan headboard
➝ Freestanding soaking tub to unwind after a hike
➝ Custom oversized Moroccan-tiled walk-in shower with a rainfall head
➝ Full-size washer + dryer in the unit

🌲 OUTSIDE
➝ Wraparound deck in the trees
➝ Private covered hot tub on the deck
➝ Gas grill + table for two
➝ Fire pit down by the stream

♥ WHO IT'S FOR
Couples. Anniversaries, honeymoons, or a quiet reset for two. Quiet by design, so it's a getaway, not a party house.

🚗 GETTING HERE
The arrival is part of it: a wooded trail of about 38 steps leads up to the deck, with five more down to the fire pit. It earns the seclusion, but it's a real climb, so pack light and skip this one if stairs are a problem. Easy drive in otherwise, no 4WD needed. Five minutes from downtown Bryson City, right by the Deep Creek entrance to the Smokies.