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Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge

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Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12180 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Bryson City

With a stay at this vacation home in Bryson City, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Bryson City Gem Mine. .This vacation home is 17 mi (27.3 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 14.4 mi (23.1 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 21 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 24 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 36 min drive - 43.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge

Escape to the serene beauty of Smokey Vista Lodge, a stunning mountain cabin perched atop a peak with breathtaking mountain views. This spacious retreat can accommodate up to 12 guests with its 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, featuring a main house and a cozy guest house for added privacy. Surround yourself with gorgeous landscaping and enjoy the tranquility of this private oasis, perfect for families and even your furry friends with its pet-friendly policy. Unwind and create unforgettable memories at Smokey Vista Lodge, your ideal mountain getaway.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,935 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Experience breathtaking mountain views at Smokey Vista Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Betsy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was nice and views it offered were great. Seemed to be a problem with stink bugs in various places around the house. Not sure where they are coming in from. Main reason for 3 stars is bad interaction we had with a neighbor in the neighborhood. Our car got stuck while going out late at night to find a relative who was lost while finding his way to the cabin. My husband accidentally got the car stuck in some gravel. Because we were not blocking the main road and we didn’t want to disturb the neighbors, we left it stuck and came back that morning. When we got to the car that morning a lady who was with the HOA approached my husband and father in law and started taking pictures of the car with her phone. She scolded us for getting lost and “not following directions” we were given with the rental. Later when the tow truck came out she approached us again saying she spoke with someone and they were able to see that “you arrived at 8:15 and then left again near midnight” she kept prying at what we were doing which made my husband feel like she thought he was a criminal. Her overall demeanor was very unwelcoming and invasive. We felt like we were being watched and felt less comfortable coming and going from the property. While the owners and host were very apologetic about the situation, I think this encounter is still worth mentioning since this lady seems to live in the neighborhood and made an already stressful issue substantially worse.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenery, beautiful house. However, there was stink bugs all over the house. The house was on the top of a mountain. My grandparents didn’t drive up to the house due to it being at the top of a mountain. Had I known the house was at the top of a mountain I wouldn’t have booked the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artsiom H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brady D.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was just as described. The backyard set-up was amazing and the view was spectacular! We enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Was wonderful to still have cell service and strong wifi throughout the house. We spent hours just hanging out in the main room and playing board games on the dining room table.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing view of the mountains. Very peaceful loved the guest house
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July weekend

Great time. Floating the Nantahala and fireworks in Bryson City were so fun and this rental was the perfect home base for myself, teenage kids and their friends to have a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sean B., Baton Rouge, LA

Liked: Cleanliness

Rooms with views

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. It had just about everything we could ask for.The view was amazing and there was plenty of room for all 6 of us and our 2 dogs. We had a couple of issues, but the property managers took care of them quickly. They were very good at responding. The mattresses are on the older side and the road leading up is a bit steep especially for a flatlander like myself, but we really enjoyed drinking in the views with our morning coffee. Also the hot tub was great at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Amazing wake up View for the family to look out over the mountain.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meredith W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Women’s kayaking trip

Every year I organize a group of lovely ladies from the DC area for a long weekend of Whitewater kayaking. I look for places that have a nice mix of multiple common spaces that allow for the ladies to have time together as well as be able to take some time for themselves. This location was excellent and both location respective to the Nantahala outdoor center. It offered excellent parking options as well. Given the fact that we had multiple vehicles on site. The check-in process was extremely easy. The property managers are fantastic and super responsive. The rooms are extremely comfortable as well as the beds. The kitchen is beautifully outfitted for all of your cooking needs. The outdoor area has numerous seating and dining options and an absolutely stunning view of the mountains. Additionally, it was really nice that there was both a main house and a guest house option for the guest as then I was able to separate out the ladies based off of their personal preference of sleeping and companionship. The guest house also has a lovely view. The details regarding the road conditions and vehicle type was fairly accurate. Our group visited at the end of May early June with all vehicles being SUVs. Half of the road to the house is paved and the other half closer to the house is gravel and steep. We had no issues getting in and out. However, do you believe the listing if you’re visiting and snowy and icy conditions. Our group will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place in the mountains!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. It was exactly everything we all needed. The view was breathtaking and the hot tub was an amazing add on. The kitchen truly is fully stocked of everything you need minus food. The location is very child friendly ( crib, toddler dishes, high chairs, children's books/ movies, games, etc). The fence in the backyard is perfect for children and pups. Our dogs are so happy to have their own space and the fire pit was a great touch! The location was perfect as it was just over 2 miles to River's End Restaurant ( amazing food!), NOC Outfitters ( great place to shop, get a demo boat or head to the adventure center for a kayak shuttle to the beginning of the lower nantahala run- our favorite). This is also only 3 miles from Endless River Adventures which also has a great Outfitters store, offering rafting, shuttles, etc. We were lucky enough to have the BEST all day lesson at ERA and highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candy P., Thomson

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

The home is laid out perfect with a fenced in back yard. The view is amazing. We spent most of our time outside by the fire, grilling, playing darts and cornhole.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

A great place, plenty of room for all. Enjoyed smores & pizza our last night🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Celebration of Life

The property was as advertised (if not better) and was perfect for our family gathering. We had everything we needed (kitchen well equipped, plenty of beds, ample parking, etc.). The guest house was a very nice feature and perfect for the two parents and their two children.Everyone was very comfortable. We would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

House review

House was huge. Guest house was great. The backyard view of the mountains was incredible. There was an outdoor fire pit and firewood that were great to use. The backyard was fenced in which was great for the dogs. Outdoor dart board and cornhole game available to use. We had a great stay. The drive was was steep and rocky but we didn’t have any trouble getting up to the house with a truck.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024