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Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View

Free Activities Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, free admissions are included every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as the Biltmore, Smoky Mountain Railroad, white water rafting, jeep excursions, and more! Daily value of $250.

Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.

This custom log home offers the majesty of a ridgetop location providing seclusion and an amazing view looking west for awesome sunsets and a glimpse of Fontana Lake. Yet the location is just minutes to hwy 74 and you are midway between Bryson City and the Nantahala River, so convenient to Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, the NOC, and all the other area attractions.

Housekeeping / Hot Tub / Amenities Fee added to all reservations in this unit: $150

internet option

We offer a portable WIFI Hotspot to guests of this cabin for a small setup fee. Availability of our Hotspot devices is limited and on a first-come basis. Service is limited by cell signal quality and there are usage restrictions, but this device should allow internet access sufficient for casual internet enjoyment. This device must be requested in advance and availability of a device is not guaranteed. See FAQ for further details.

kitchen

Your kitchen is appointed with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. We also provide you with all the dishes, utensils and cooking tools you'll need. A gas grill is provided for BBQ connoisseurs (full propane tank included).

great room

The great room features a cozy living and dining area with table suitable for seating 6 adults. The modern-rustic decor features a leather sofa and loveseat, hardwood floors and stone fireplace. There is a DirecTV satellite system with HBO and other premium movie channels as well as an upgraded sports package. There's a home theatre system and CD/DVD player (bring your own music or listen to one of the dozens of digital music channels provided by digital satellite). This is just the main level... there is a second living room / rec room in the basement with a custom matching bar and pool table, sectional sofa with gaming and home theatre centre, and lots of play space.

sleeping accommodations

All our cabins feature both down and foam pillows as well as down comforters. Most beds have a pillow-top mattress and all are dressed with luxury, all-cotton linens. Towels are provided for the base number of occupancy with additional towels for hot tub use.

ground floor (basement)

This open rec room provides a large floorspace and 1 queen air mattress with linens are available for extra sleeping (add'l charges apply when sleeping occupancy exceeds the "base" number or when futons/air mattresses are utilized for sleeping).

main level

There are 2 bedrooms and a shared bath on this level. The bedrooms have 2 twin beds and a king bed, respectively.

top floor

The king master bedroom is upstairs with a private bath. This level also has an open loft that looks over the living room that has a full futon for extra sleeping. Linens and towels for guests utilizing the futon(s) for sleeping are provided for when occupancy is greater than the base amount of this cabin, but use of these linens when occupancy doesn't warrant it may result in additional charges as defined on our reservations page.

Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.

All bookings are subject to local restrictions in place at the time of the stay. We may not be allowed to accommodate all bookings that are made if local rules change after you make a booking. We make every effort to communicate current, local rules and any changes to them.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed
Per House Rules, dogs only, $15/day/pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No house parties ever. Max occupancy is strictly enforced. If Max occupancy is exceeded, there is additional charge of $20 per night per person.
Smoking is permitted only outside on decks, and please respect that the the Smoky Mountains are flammable, so do n0t toss butts, ever.
Some homes are pet friendly for up to 2 dogs with additional fee of $15 per pet per day. contact host for details.

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 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

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Mason Mountain Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Pincu Pottery - 9 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Fontana Lake - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 14 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 14 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View?

As of 29 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View on 13 May 2026 start from AU$439, 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.

What time is check-in at Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fontana Lake and Pincu Pottery. Swain County Park and Tuckasegee River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really loved this house! Great setup, very clean and user friendly...we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miller P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Cabin was clean, along with hottub, and the view was spectacular! Comfy beds and plenty of firewood too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautifully decorated for Christmas when we arrived, which was a nice surprise! The house was perfect for our trip. The views are incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was as advertised. Family thoroughly enjoyed what the property and surrounding area had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect, views were amazing, super clean, firewood available and so peaceful. I would recommend bringing drinking water, the water has a very strong odor and taste.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naomi H.

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

Amazing and Peaceful

Beautiful views on the mountain top, cozy, relaxing cabin, so much to do without even leaving
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie A.

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

Beautiful!

Awesome property, great location and beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mikah L.

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

Awesome getaway

The stay was awesome. Very very clean, amenities are great. However, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend families with very small children (we had a 1 1/2 year old with us). Although there were plenty of baby gates to use, it isn’t the most baby friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen M.

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

Great View

Honestly had a wonderful stay at Big Sky Lodge. Everything was just as noted in listing and Watershed Properties was easy to deal with. Owners could do MINOR updating of shower heads, toilets and carpet downstairs to keep property 4⭐️; but beds comfortable and kitchen well stocked. Had a wonderful visit and the view is spectacular!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie S.

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

Great getaway cabin

The cabin was great for a bigger group (we had 9 people with us) and the view was amazing- my only complaint is that they don't provide any towels for the 10 people they state it can hold and we didn't see any covers either- thankfully we had brought some. also, make sure you do have a 4x4 car ( as described on the descriptions) since the ride up the mountain is super steep- other than that, everything was as described, and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry G.

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

Would stay here again!

Listing was super accurate. Road up to top of mountain a little challenging so be comfortable with very steep switchback driveway. We have a GMC 4-wheel drive and on the last switchback before driveway we had to back up and reposition both coming and going to make the turn. Otherwise, the property is excellent, we enjoyed smores, the hot tub, the very nicely stocked kitchen where we prepared excellent meals, and the indescribable view as much as possible. All in all, an excellent location and property we will definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kimberly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fair experience

The road leading to the cabin is washed out in 2 of the sharpest turns. The cabin looks nice in the front but needs a lot of repairs.. The fence in the front was leaning and not safe. The fence around back at the fireplace has fallen down and around the parameter of the steep slope of the woods the fence rotted so be careful if you have smaller kids. The stairs on the side by the hot tub were wobbly. The hot tub has a brown ring around it and the water was dirty. Some of the foundation beams of the deck were rotted and there was a strap holding them together. Some have been replaced. The screens were falling out of the windows and the window trim was hanging from the windows. There was trash and beer cans outside from the previous ppl. The inside ceiling fan didn’t work in the main living room. The dryer door was hard to close and the washer smells like mildew. The shower upstairs had a lot of hard water stains. The dart board didn’t work downstairs and we could not figure out how to work the tv. The handwritten instructions were not helpful and a lot of it had been scratched out. We had to watch the tiny tv upstairs. The inside could use some updating and a good dusting but overall was very clean. The kitchen was nice and had everything needed to cook. There were plenty of towels and pillows. The view was beautiful and it was peaceful. It wasn’t a terrible stay but I expected more for the price. If repairs are made I would return for another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Great views

My husband and his friends spent a long weekend here in September. They ended up spending more time out exploring than at the house, but it was a great “home base” for them and offered great views and comfortable accomodations for their group of five. Communication with the property manager was easy and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elisa L.

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

Nice experience

The cabin overall is really nice! Worth spending your money here. The only thing I didn’t like was driving the long and bumpy mountain to the cabin. Overall cleaning was good just need to clean the fan ceilings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

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

Get away from it all at Big Sky!

Very relaxing weekend. I think the dogs enjoyed it the most!! 1000 games of pool and fire pit fun. Used the hot tub a couple times, the well water definitely has some minerals my city kids are not used to giving rise to some coloration and odors… all good but took some getting used to. Above-average log cabin style home with all the trappings in a very isolated location. Kitchen decently stocked, as is typical with rentals struggled with the cheap knives and finding things like the right sized pots and dishes. Probably not the best choice if you are wanting to pop into a cute mountain town for dinner as you really are away from it all. Better in my opinion for bringing in your own food and enjoying each other’s company and staying put. We did go to Tsali trail system for hiking. GSMNP doesn’t allow dogs which limited our hiking choices, but this did the trick (horses and bikes allowed too). Views and stars galore. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

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

Family weekend

Beautiful views and a wonderful cabin. We were so comfortable! 2 kids and 5 adults and a perfect getaway. Great cabin to relax for a weekend. Nothing beats having coffee sitting on a rocker and looking at this view.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendell L.

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

Awesome Trip

We had an amazing time- cabin was great. Loved Polar Express and everything about the entire stay. Our entire family voted we will go back❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

Amazing views and great amenities

Our family of 6 with all adult children had a blast for my husband's 60th birthday. The hot tub, pool table, fully equipped kitchen, wrap around porch, and fire pit were wonderful!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad J.

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

Clean and amazing view

The property was super new. Clean and everything we needed were available. We did not need to contact the owner at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan Y.

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

Great View

Solid rental, cabin well stocked, would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay at this beautiful mountain top cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erika W.

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

Beautiful house with a view

House was perfect for our needs. Property management is very friendly. Views are outstanding. Pictures don’t do it justice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Megan N.

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

Friends get away

We had 2 families head up for a long weekend. House was perfect for kid fun downstairs and adult relaxation upstairs. Awesome view and sunsets
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Gaorav G.

BEWARE: property operated by self-interested and anti-consumer management agency

Who we are: I am a cancer doctor, and stayed at the Big Sky Lodge with my cousin, who is a US Military officer. We know what it means to be of service to others. Potential renters: The cabin and its location are beautiful. The cabin is located at the top of a hill, with very steep and incompletely paved roads. We recently stayed at the cabin for the weekend, but unfortunately Winter Storm Diego decided crash our party. After monitoring the weather closely and speaking to locals, we realized that it would be unsafe for our families (with 4 children ages 7 and under!) to stay at the cabin for the second night of our reservation. We spoke with Ms. Linda, who is a manager at Watershed Cabins, who basically said that the forecast had changed (not true), and that there may not even be any snow in the area, and there's no reason for us to leave early--thus, we would not be able to get a credit for our second night for a future trip (we weren't even requesting a refund!). A couple hours later, the Emergency Notification Service in Swain County called the cabin and said that the storm was likely to leave treacherous conditions (snow, freezing rain, etc) with a high possibility of power outages. When I called Ms. Linda @ Watershed Cabins, she again did not see a reason why our families (with 4 young children!) needed to evacuate early and refused to consider a credit for our second night stay (did I mention the road leading to the cabin is very steep?!). Anyway, we left because it was the only logical and safe thing to do--and the area got hit with ~12 inches of snow that night...thank goodness we did not heed her advice. Lesson? PLEASE CONSIDER the horrible management team before choosing this property-->you never know when you may need something. To the Owner of this property: PLEASE change your management company. In this modern era, I think Ms. Linda and the Watershed Cabins management team is a LIABILITY for you--they are giving completely unsafe and self-interested advice. I predict that the negligence that Ms. Linda demonstrated may result in legal jeopardy at some point, unless the approach changes drastically. I will never be staying at this property again--never in my many years of VRBO rentals have I encountered a similar situation. To Ms. Linda: I hope one day you will see that morality still applies when you are dealing with a client...I'm very sorry that you could not be of any help to us in a possibly dangerous situation.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor A.

The property was perfect for my family of 9.

We enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect. The view was wonderful. Plenty to do just staying at the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

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