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'Nature's Retreat' w/ Hot Tub: 7 Mi to Bryson City

Cabin in Whittier with kitchen and balcony

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Whittier Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1.5BA | 1,417 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Private Deck
Living Room | Fireplace | Free WiFi | Smart TV
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 100131.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Tuckasegee River
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 100)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

'Nature's Retreat' w/ Hot Tub: 7 Mi to Bryson City

Find a bit of peace and privacy among the pines when you stay at 'Nature's Retreat!' This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental leaves nothing to be desired, with a full kitchen, fireplace, wraparound porch, private hot tub, and view overlooking the mountains. Spend your days lazing away at the comfortable cabin, or hop in the car and head out to visit Bryson City, Cherokee, Harrah's Casino, and the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway. There's something for everyone in the Smokies!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Hot Tub | Family Friendly | Pets Allowed w/ Fee

With hiking trails, fly fishing, casinos, shopping, amusements, and more nearby, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom getaway is ideal for anyone looking to experience all sides of the Smokies.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Wraparound deck w/ picnic table, rocking chairs and hot tub, charcoal grill, mountain views
INDOOR LIVING: Open floor plan, 2 flat-screen cable TVs, 1 flat-screen TV w/ Roku, gas fireplace
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, dishwasher, microwave, blender, coffee maker
GENERAL: Air conditioning, heating (3 mini-splits & baseboard heating), linens/towels, in-unit washer/dryer, free WiFi, pet fee (paid pre-trip)
FAQ: Both bedrooms are upstairs, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), quiet hours (9:00 PM-8:00 AM)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

BRYSON CITY: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad (7.2 miles), Downtown Bryson City (7.4 miles), shops, restaurants, bars, riverfront trails, fly fishing
CHEROKEE: Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort (6.9 miles), Museum of the Cherokee Indian (8.2 miles), Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo (8.4 miles), shops, restaurants, golf courses
HIKING + BIKING: Deep Creek Loop (7.0 miles), Fire Mountain Bike Trail (8.2 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (10.3 miles), Soco Falls (15.6 miles)
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: Nantahala Outdoor Center (18.9 miles), Cataloochee Ranch (23.6 miles), Cataloochee Ski Area (24.6 miles), Ober Gatlinburg (41.4 miles), Cherohala Skyway (64.0 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Maggie Valley (21.3 miles), Waynesville Main Street (30.0 miles), Gatlinburg (42.2 miles), Pigeon Forge (49.6 miles), Dollywood (51.6 miles), Asheville (60.2 miles)
AIRPORTS: Asheville Regional Airport (65.2 miles), Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge Airport (56.2 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with $60 fee (+fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 blink security cameras. One camera is above the garage door facing outward toward the driveway and 1 camera is on the side of the house facing the road. Neither camera looks into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion. They will record when they first sense motion and 30 seconds after the last motion is detected
- NOTE: Please respect the neighbors and observe quiet hours from 9:00 PM-8:00 AM

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Whittier

Whittier is home to this cabin. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Cottage Craftsman are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Country Side Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 8 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 11 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 15 min drive - 13.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 137 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri's Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Qualla Java Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Soundbytes - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Nature's Retreat' w/ Hot Tub: 7 Mi to Bryson City pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at 'Nature's Retreat' w/ Hot Tub: 7 Mi to Bryson City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Nature's Retreat' w/ Hot Tub: 7 Mi to Bryson City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Nature's Retreat' w/ Hot Tub: 7 Mi to Bryson City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Nature's Retreat' w/ Hot Tub: 7 Mi to Bryson City located?

Situated in Whittier, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. Smoky Mountain Country Club is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was okay. Mostly clean. Lots of wall plug ins were overpowering. The master bed sheets were incredibly knitted and felt dirty, though they were clean. Beautiful view from the porch and the kids loved the hot tub.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jen I.

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

Beautiful View

The cabin is nice. It's older but you can tell they've taken care of it. The hot tub was great and the beds were comfy. We didn't spend much time in the cabin but it was exactly what we needed for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Beautiful

Amazing Cabin in the Great Smokey Mountains.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed staying here for our fall break trip in the Smoky Mountains. The cabin had a great location with easy access to lots of activities. Comfy beds and amenities. We enjoyed relaxing in the evening in the hot tub and then watching a family movie. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

Amazing mountain getaway!

AMAZING!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anjel_stilo

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

Wonder, magical place and area.

We had a wonderful time, staying in this cabin. Very clean. Amazing view( polar expreas passes by this cabin). Down the hill you get to see the decorated homes for the plar express( dants home, reindeer training, black smit, and much more. Family had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela N.

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

Short girls trip

My daughter and I spent two nights while she was on spring break. The cabin was very comfortable. We had no complaints. The decor is very nice. The view from the deck is beautiful. The little extra details like a candy jar and granola bars made it even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie S., Cliffside ,NC

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

Anniversary weekend

We had a wonderful weekend getaway! The hosts are just wonderful. Their cabin is beautifully decorated. We enjoyed our time together up in this cozy home. Thanks again for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Smokey Mountain Heaven

This cabin was delightful! It was clean, cozy, and comfortable! The hot tub and the beautiful mountain scenery was an absolute delight! I would return any other time. Oh… And the host left a lovely little treat for my son’s birthday. We felt well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

SHARON S.

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

Cabin in the woods

The.cabin is very secluded. It was a little hard to find, but I called the owner who assisted me. It was a short stay, we spent one day in Bryson city and one fishing in Cherokee. The only issue was the bathroom needed some TLC. The washer/dryer was nice to have.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Christine

Nice Stay

The cabin was nicely equipped with all one would need for a vacation away. Even condiments, seasonings and snacks! Beds were comfy and the closests gigantic. The views off the deck from the rocking chairs and hot tub were stunning. It is a cabin, not a hotel. If you bring dogs, be aware that there is not a yard. You need to walk them on the street, where you will deal with loose running dogs (we saw a rottweiler and a mix breed) and a crazy neighbour (that chases you in his ride on UTV) that doesn't let you get close to his property. We had to load our dogs up to give them a proper walk. If you don't have pets, it's a very relaxing stay!

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Great Location!

If you are looking for a quiet location with excellent views, this is your place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Quiet Location with Stunning Views

We wanted to have space to relax and bring our dog and enjoy the Smokies and this offered all of those things. The house is cozy and the beds very comfortable. The view is stunning and the porch is a lovely place to start and end the day. Loved the sunset and fireflies. We also went to Asheville for the day since it is an hour away and love the river hike at the Ocoloffee Visitor Center. We preferred to be away frrom the touristy areas and fall asleep to the sound of the river and the cicadas.
Sunset from the porch
Beautiful view
No filter!!!
Beautiful end to the  day
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley B.

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

Great Stay in a Great Home!

Loved the home and proximity to Bryson City and Sylva, walking trails and lots of fun things to do. The porch is everything and super comfortable rockers. Communication with Barry was quick and easy, no issues whatsoever with checkin. Would definitely recommend to all who are looking for a clean, older home with great amenities and outdoor space!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Weekend getaway for adult family

We came for a weekend getaway and to attend a local concert. The property was very quiet and secluded and offered a wonderful view. Nice amenities were available as well. We will definitely consider staying here again on any future trips to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel G.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Beautiful older cabin in a private setting with a great view.We were limited to do some mobility issues that we have with going up and down the stairs to the bedroom and using the lower toilets, but overall the cabin itself is lovely and would recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Wonderful stay!

From the moment we drove up to the property we were impressed. The location is stunning, the house has a huge porch for taking in the views with comfortable rocking chairs and a hot tub. I am a clean freak and was worried that pets are allowed, but I honestly could not tell that pets were allowed by how clean everything was. My friend who is very sensitive to pet hair and dander had no problems. The inside of the property was well decorated and very cozy, we enjoyed the gas fire place and enjoyed cooking in the kitchen, everything we needed was there. The beds were also very comfortable. We had a very small issue, that was no ones fault, the host responded immediately and was so kind and pleasant. The cabin is perfect for a get away! My bestie and I really enjoyed our weekend, so much that we are already planning another trip to the lovely cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen & Robin W.

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

All you NEED CABIN with a nice view

Spacious kitchen, nice wrap around deck/porch, easy on fireplace, great outdoor jacuzzi.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert T.

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

Secluded

Fantastic Mountain views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

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

Beautiful

The mountain views from the hot tub were awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Cozy Cabin With Incredible Views

Beautifully place cabin with all the basic necessities. The cabin has an incredible porch that overlooks the mountains. The cabin is fully stocked with all the necessities (kitchen, games, movies, and laundry).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Nice Getaway

Our family of four enjoyed the cabin and everything it offered. The kids enjoyed playing the games that were available and the hot tub. The cabin is in a great location for short trips to NOC, Cherokee and more.

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

We loved it

Enjoyed the cabin and the surroundings.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luca Redaelli

A secluded peace oasis in the mountains

The cabin welcomed us on a rainy night, with the sound of the rain pattering on the front porch roof, the rustling of the leaves and the subtle rushing of the river below completing the soundtrack of calm and peace. As soon as we entered, we felt the embrace of this lovely cabin. The smell of the wood, the cleanliness, everything suggested that we would have a great stay! Having arrived at night, little could we suspect of the beauty we would experience the following morning while having breakfast on the front porch. Everything is labeled so that no time is wasted trying to figure out which switch to use to turn on the lights... or the A/C. All rooms are spacious and yet cozy. Having a full kitchen, and a fully equipped one, was a special additional perk that made you want to just stay at home! We had many excursions to do in the neighboring cities, but we made sure to test out the outdoors hot tub, the ultimate relaxation experience while lulled by the birds chirping and the wind gently rustling the leaves. We will return whenever we get a chance! Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Beautiful Setting

Spent our 10 year anniversary here. Quaint and cozy cabin with almost everything you need. Views are spectacular, very private and can hear the river which was a nice touch while we sat on the porch in the evening. Location is perfect, right in between Cherokee and Bryson City for a quick drive. Kitchen was fully stocked, they had a nice assortment of coffee and snacks as well!

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