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RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River

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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6104.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River

RIVERFRONT RETREAT WITH HOT TUB ON THE NANTAHALA RIVER.

This home away from home is one of the few privately owned properties in the Nantahala Gorge just outside the National Forest. Our mountain retreat sleeps six guests comfortably with two bedrooms with a primary bathroom attached to the main bedroom and a guest bathroom. Outside HOT TUB. The kitchen and living room areas are open and spacious. It is like living in a tree house with a view of the river. If you are looking for the most unique location in one of the most beautiful river settings you will ever
find, this place is for you.

Lots of things to do at our River House Retreat. Fish from the bank, watch the rafters and boaters float by. Enjoy the night sky and river at night by the fire pit and relax with a cool beverage by the river. If that is not enough excitement, how about a white water raft ride down the Nantahala River, and stop off at your own private retreat for a half way break or just relax on the covered porch and watch the river pass by. The property address is 14540 Highway 19 Bryson City NC.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Please lock the hot tub upon departure. The combo is 1985.
You are responsible for carrying off your own garbage. There is an additional charge of $50 if you do not do so.

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
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 deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 24 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 39 min drive - 48.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River on 28 Apr 2026 start from AU$269, 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.

Is RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is RIVERFRONT Retreat with HOT TUB on Nantahala River located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake and Bryson City Gem Mine are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleathia Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was cozy...river was astounding....property breathtaking. I was happy to come and sad to leave. This was worth every penny. We will be back!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Hospitality and location

You can't beat the location, and the owner was hospitable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Casey L.

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

Good weekend getaway

We enjoyed the space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Derita P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location! The back porch and lower level on the Nantahala River were very fun. You could sit and watch rafts, duckies and kayaks go by all day. Check-in was very easy. Place need some upgrades. It was a blast back to 1980.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN D.

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

Relaxing stay

Very relaxing stay on the river. So peaceful. House was clean and comfortable. The owner was very nice and quickly replied to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location!! The porch and fire pit area are awesome. There are window a/c units in both bedrooms at opposite ends of the house. The living area was warm. Appliances are dated, but the location is outstanding . We loved having coffee in the mornings and a cocktail in the evenings on the porch or by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

The house and location were ideal for river lovers. Easy access, close to NOC, and spacious accommodations. Will book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael ann b.

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

Perfect river front Nantahala vacation

This home away from home had absolutely everything we needed for an absolutely perfect Nantahala vacation. We particularly enjoyed the porch, fire pit, fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds, and being able to stop and have lunch at “ our house “ while paddling the Nantahala. We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing property with zero cell phone service, and I say that in a good way. Great place to relax
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Incredible views on the river

The views from the porch, hot tub, and fire pit were incredible.. just what we were looking for. The house was in a perfect location and close to the NOC. We would definitely love to come back. And the host was very responsive ion any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

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

Perfection

I loved everything about this stay. Could not have asked for a better location, communication, and vacation. Thank you James for everything. We will be back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cassie S.

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

Great location- love hot tub- older unit

This is a great location on the Nantahala. The hot tub is fantastic, and the open den is great. The unit is older & needs some upgrades.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane W.

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

4 day stay in May

Enjoyed the deck which was right on top of the river. Watched the kayakers and paddle boaters go by along with the GSMR train on the other side. House was very clean. Took me a minute to figure out the HDMI cable is shared between the Dish and DVD player. Might consider a small window shade in the bedroom with 2 queen beds. Owner was immediately responsive over text. Hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott K.

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

Polar vortex

Came into town to ride the polar express and make memories with the family and thought that i could do a little trout fishing from the bank while staying here. Unfortunately it rained and we didnt get the chance
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew b.

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

Great setting.

House is dated but its clean, beds were great. The hot tub kept losing water so it didn't want to stay hot unless people got in to get the water level high enough, my guess is because some of the jets would sometimes start shooting water out of the tub. The river and views were great. would loved to have used the fire pit but it was raining.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

wifes birthday

very nice view hottub was great theres good fishing right out back we enjoyed the firepit even saw a bald eagle it lit in a tree across the river also perfect for those who suffer with back pain we did cold plunge in the river water shoes are recomended the water level seems lower in the evening welll definately be back next year
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darin D.

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

Great location for Hiking and Rafting

This location was a perfect location for meeting my son and friends that were hiking the AP trail. The house is just a few minutes from the NOC outdoor center where the AP crosses the Nantahala River. There are several car parking areas nearby to gain trail access for day hiking the AP trail. I was able to meet my son and friends several times at GAP parking lots within 1 hour driving time from this location. Great rafting and trout fishing nearby this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Repeat visitors

Fantastic place for the river enthusiast and lovers of the great outdoors. House caters to those who love to sit and watch the river go by rain or shine. We enjoyed the outdoor space for hanging hammocks and playing corn hole. The host communicated promptly and addressed any issues. This was our third visit to this property and will not be our last
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Family Fun Trip

The house was just as it is advertised. Everything we needed to have a wonderful stay. We enjoyed this covered porch, hot tub, and fire pit. My husband and son fished before the dam released each morning. We saw an otter early one morning on the opposite bank. We rafted with the NOC, hiked the Deep Creek Trail, and floated on the Fingerlake. So much fun! Too short of a trip! We also ate at 4Queens Mexican Grill in Bryson City. It was delicious!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam L.

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

Beautiful location, challenges for older adults

We absolutely loved our stay on the river in this cabin, with the hot tub 20 ft from the river and the fire pit right on the river's edge. It is rustic outside, but comfortable inside, especially the king-sized bed. The reason for our visit to Bryson City was to ride the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, and we had the added benefit of waving to the train as it passed by 4 times a day. We had a few challenges, in that there are no accommodations like grab bars in either bathroom. The stairs are sturdy to get up to the cabin, but there's a big step from the ground to the first platform, and nothing easy to grab onto. For many, it isn't a problem, I'm sure, but some consideration needs to be given with those who have a few limitations. We'd stay again, just for the location, but it's good to have the potential problems known when making a choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Muy bonito, la única recomendación necesitaría un aire más en la sala que es compartida con la cocina y hace mucho calor
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Amazing view

The water view was amazing !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

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

Cozy, comfortable, place on the river

My family & I visited in Mid October for the weekend. We had booked the Nantahala Gorge Excursion for my birthday. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and drinking coffee in the morning while listening to the river. In the evenings, on the river bank, we sat around a cozy little fire after relaxing in the hot tub. The owner was very responsive and friendly. We had a great stay and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cozy

The house was nice. The hot tub was awesome. Couldn’t use the fire pit because there was nothing there to light it with. There was no outside lights on the stair side to see how to get in. Checked every light switch I could find but they didn’t work the outside floodlights. The ice maker in the refrigerator never made any ice. We was suppose to wash up the dishes we used but there was no dish soap had to go get some. Loved the location on the river it was great and so was the view. Enjoyed our stay even with the minor problems.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L.

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

Gorgeous Nantahala views

We had an awesome time exploring Bryson city and gazing at the beautiful Nantahala. The cabin is very clean and perfectly cozy. The views of the full moon over the river were breathtaking and the sun on the water in the morning was so peaceful. Would’ve liked having a dishwasher but we didn’t cook during our two night stay and used paper plates to keep the mess low. We also loved the really nice hot tub with views of the water. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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