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Laughing Water Yurt

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A cozy cabin interior with a sloped ceiling, a dining area, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a seating area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a large island.
A cozy room with a wooden interior, a massage chair, and a shelf with kitchen items.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a table with woven placemats, and a view of the forest.
A cozy log cabin room with a bed, a leather sofa, a hat on the sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 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
No pets are allowed, this includes emotional suppo
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking is allowed
Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 2 days after departure, if no damages are reported.
Follow house rules: no pets, no inside smoking, no parties.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4276567vb
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

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Island Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughing Water Yurt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Laughing Water Yurt?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Laughing Water Yurt on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$493, 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.

How much is parking at Laughing Water Yurt?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Laughing Water Yurt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Laughing Water Yurt?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Laughing Water Yurt located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Juney Whank Falls and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Tom Branch Falls and Indian Creek Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Epiphany A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing relaxing stay. The yurt was gorgeous and felt so homey!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have visited this area for several years to celebrate anniversary’s because we love the mountains and by FAR this experience has been the highlight of all trips. Jeannette the host was awesome to work with. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a private and peaceful stay near Bryson City area. Without a doubt we will be back, we wrote names of other yurts and safari tents we want to check out. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise and we will see you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is very well represented in the photos and quite private. We absolutely enjoyed the space, and its proximity to great hiking (the national park is like 100 yards down the road). The deck, hot tub and fire pit are very near a running stream, adding to the peaceful wooded surroundings. We would most definitely stay here again! Thanks, Jeanetta!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kendra Jackson

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Hi, I'm Jeanetta, your host at Elk Hollow.

After 34 years in the rental industry, and with my husband Mike behind me the whole way, I built the retreat I'd always wanted to stay in. Elk Hollow sits a mile from the Deep Creek entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, on quiet ground with a stream running through it, hardwoods overhead, and wild turkeys and deer that turn up like they own the place. They kind of do.

What I care about is that you arrive and exhale. That you feel relaxed, safe, and at home, with more to do nearby than you'll have time for.

I'm happiest outdoors. I have two children, six grandchildren, and friends I've kept my whole life, and most of my favorite memories were made in these mountains. I hope you make some here too.

Come see us.

Why they chose this property

Laughing Water is the Moroccan one, and it's built for two.

A round hard-wall yurt layered in rich red and blue textiles, soft lighting, and a custom Moroccan-tiled shower. Round walls, a wood ceiling overhead, and a stream running just below the deck. It doesn't look or sound like anywhere else you've stayed.

The arrival is part of the draw: a wooded trail of about 38 steps up to the deck, which is a real climb but buys you a level of seclusion the easier units can't match. A community trail with footbridges and benches winds through the woods nearby.

Sip coffee as the forest wakes up, unwind in the freestanding tub, and end the night at the fire pit by the water. Anniversaries, honeymoons, or a quiet reset for two.

What makes this property unique

Features at a Glance

- Moroccan-themed round hard-wall insulated yurt, built for two, sleeps 2
- Plush king bed with a hand-crafted Moroccan headboard
- Freestanding soaking tub
- Custom oversized Moroccan-tiled walk-in shower with a rainfall head
- Private covered hot tub on the deck, open year-round
- Fire pit down by the stream for starlit evenings
- A stream running just below the deck, you'll hear it
- Full kitchen: white cabinets, granite counters, stainless, stocked with pots, pans, and spices
- Leather couch and chair, Smart TV, soft Moroccan lighting
- Gas grill and a table for two on a wraparound deck
- In-unit washer and dryer, heat and AC year-round
- Keyless entry, self check-in any time
- A community trail with footbridges and benches winds through the woods nearby
- Access is a wooded trail of about 38 steps to the deck, a real climb that earns the seclusion
- Easy drive in, no 4WD needed. Five minutes from downtown Bryson City and Deep Creek

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