Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park
Our Loft is perfectly situated overlooking the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Steam Engine, in the heart of downtown Bryson City. Perfect for Polar express trips. 1King bed room , 1 Queen bed room, Kids room sleeps 5 with plenty of toys and books The loft overlook the polar express and is in walkable distance to local coffee shops, breweries, and boutiques, and restaurants. This is our last year offering this property for polar express season. It typically books out by mid/late October.
Guest will access the loft through the Black Iron Gate, then through the french doors on the right into our welcoming foyer. Through the arched doorway, guest's will find the main entry hall and stairs. The top of the stairs opens up to our expansive open concept living, dinning, and kitchen area. The open kitchen overlooks the living room, den, dining room and pool table. Our dinning room and living room comfortably seat 6 -8. We have an additional dining and play area tucked behind the main kitchen wall.
Our Queen guest bedroom with a private bathroom with a walk in shower, is accessible from the main living area. The remaining bedrooms and bathroom are down the hall behind the kitchen. The first bedroom to the left has a king bed and love seat and is located across the hall from the bathroom. The last bedroom on the left is our kids bedroom filled with plenty of toys, legos, and books. The kids room sleeps 5 with two sets of bunk beds, a twin/twin and a twin/double. The king bedroom and kids room have a bathroom on the same hall. The Queen bedroom has an in suite double head walk in shower. We typically keep a queen or king air mattress under the queen bed, occasionally during polar express season it gets damaged and takes us a minute to get a replacement.
This property is our primary residence. We occasionally open it up for polar express season and extended absences. the third floor and back portion of the main floor will be locked and off limits. The Maisonette listing for our fist floor unit is a separate listing and not accessible from the loft. During Polar Express Season the Loft and the separate downstairs unit each may use one of our reserved parking spaces.
Additional guest parking is restricted to street parking. All of the Lot parking spaces are private use for businesses and residences with parking leases. Our two spaces are the last two parking spaces in the lot next to textures salon. That allows for 1 car per unit in November and December. If you think someone from the other unit is taking 2 spots, please let us know. Street parking is also available, if you have more than 1 vehicle or the space is temporarily in use. Train tickets include parking. We recommend using their lot if available between 3-6pm when street parking is most congested.
Please contact us directly if you have any immediate or emergency issues checking in or during your stay, in app messages do not always come through.
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bag all trash and bring it down to the foyer.
Please make sure all doors are shut and securely latched. Pull handles up.
Please do not leave dishes in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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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
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About the area
Bryson City
Downtown Bryson City, a neighbourhood in Bryson City, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama are cultural highlights. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting.
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Nantahala Brewing Company - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Restaurants
McDonald's - 13 min walk
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Bryson City Brewing - 5 min walk
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 10 min walk
La Poblana - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?
As of 7 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,066, 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 Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park located?
Located in Downtown Bryson City, this holiday home is steps away from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
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The Christmas decorations made the loft look fantastic. We loved how close the loft was to the railroad, especially since it was cold out, and we didn’t have to wait in line due to it being so close.
Wendy W.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
About the host
Hosted by jade lafreniere
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests