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Ridge Runner Log Cabin

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior
Reviews
5.0
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Bryson City, NC
  • Popular LocationFontana Lake9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBryson City Gem Mine14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad22 min drive
  • AirportGatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)117 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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About this property

Ridge Runner Log Cabin

Location:
The Ridge Runner Hideaway is conveniently located in a gated community off Highway 28 N just outside of Bryson City, NC. This cabin is just a few sort minutes from the Almond Boat Dock on Fontana Lake and a public lake access point that is popular for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, and more! The mountain biking mecca of the Eastern United States, Tsali Recreation Center is less than 10 minutes away. And the outdoor adventurous fun of the Nantahala Gorge like white water rafting and zip lining is only a 15 minute trip away. Bryson City is about a 25 minutes drive from this cabin where you can enjoy the charming shops, restaurants, and breweries or check out the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot located downtown. You can also access the Deep Creek entrance into the GSMNP while in town. Deep Creek is packed with great hiking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and in the Spring and Summer months, tubing!

Access road:
Cars and Most All vehicles- Paved and hard packed gravel sections on a well maintained mountain road, Switchbacks and moderate to steep incline sections possible, no washed out section.

Exterior:
When you arrive at Ridge Runner you will park in the circular gravel driveway next to the cabin. You can pull up next to a set of stairs leading to the main deck and entrance. Here is where your journey to Ridge Runner becomes worth any and every effort, for as you step on to the large deck the natural beautiful of the Smoky Mountains surrounds you. This natural mountain setting seems to fill every part of this cabin, exterior and interior. The entrance is under a covered porch when you walk up the stairs. The large wrap-around deck is the primary spot for outdoor activities. There is a stone fire pit on the front lawn. The fire pit area does sit on a moderate incline and the yard and surrounding acreage is designed within the rolling mountain terrain. A picnic table is positioned around the corner from the entrance to the kitchen, just outside of the sliding glass doors in the living room. There are several rocking chairs on the deck that provide you with a relaxing spot to drink your morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine and take in the tranquil surroundings of the woods. A gas grill and all utensils is provided for BBQ connoisseurs (full propane tank included). The lower deck wraps around the front and sides of the cabin. There are several more rocking chairs as well as the hot tub. The deck can be accessed from the game room and the king bedroom on the lower level. This is an ideal spot to relax after a long day of enjoying the outdoors and watch the kids make s'mores in the stone fire pit below. The exterior of this beautiful smoky mountain log cabin offers as much to do as the interior.

Entry level:
When you enter the cabin the first thing you will notice is the open feeling and the amount of natural light that fills the cabin. The kitchen is on your right and features granite counter tops, breakfast bar and all new, modern stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. All dishes, utensils and cooking tools are provided. Past the kitchen is a full bath and laundry area with stackable washer and dryer. The great room on the left features a large living and dining area with a table suitable for seating 10. The modern-rustic decor features leather sofa and chairs, hardwood floors and a stone fireplace. There is a satellite dish and home theater system complete with CD/DVD player. The master bedroom features a king size bed and access to the wrap-around porch. The bedroom opens into the living room allowing it to fill with the natural light coming in from the floor to ceiling windows. There are sliding doors which can be closed to section off the bedroom from the main living area..

Lower level:
The lower level features a game room with pool table and flat screen satellite TV. There is a futon for additional sleeping and access to the lower deck and hot tub. There are two bedrooms on this level. One has 2 sets of twin bunk beds and a queen futon. The other bedroom feature a king bed and access to the lower deck and hot tub. There is a full bathroom in between the two bedrooms.

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Pet Policy:
This cabin is PET FRIENDLY. If you are bringing a pet along for your visit, there are maximum pet restrictions set by the individual cabin owners, so be sure to inquire what the restrictions may be for your cabin if you are planning to bring more than one pet with you. Please read our House Rules for more information and specifics about our Pet Policies.

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Wi-Fi Internet service is not guaranteed. This cabin is located in a remote area where securing reliable internet connectivity poses quite a challenge, which is why we unfortunately are not able to offer technical support should an issue arise. Additionally, as the Wi-Fi service is provided free of charge, we cannot offer refunds of any kind for service interruptions. If needed, we are always available to assist you in finding other options that provide free Wi-Fi internet to patrons.

Property manager

Carolina Mountain Vacations
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Almond

This cabin is located in Almond. Nantahala Brewing Company and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 9 min drive
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 14 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 22 min drive
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 22 min drive
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kudzu Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza By the River - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridge Runner Log Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ridge Runner Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ridge Runner Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ridge Runner Log Cabin located?

Situated in Almond, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Fontana Lake. Pincu Pottery and Bryson City Gem Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

5.0
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3.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

7.0/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jennifer G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Looks can be deceiving, dont book for holidays
I do not reccomend this property durung holidays, owners did not decorate for Christmas with even a simple tree or anything so it was a major inconvenience to have to take mine down from home and tote it with us so the children could have santa visit. The entire place was extremely dirty with pet hair, none of the windows were cleaned and whoever stained the deck just threw the stuff everywhere and made it look like a murder scene. The rental agency was very nice and was willing to send out a cleaning crew but after a 15 hour drive we just wanted our privacy. The coffee pot still had coffee in it and the cups were dirty. The cookware looked like cheap items that may have been left behind by previous renters. The heat never seemed to work downstairs and the one pullout rolling heater that was provided was missing a wheel making it a huge fire hazard. The only good thing about this place. The horseshoe pit would have been great if one of the rods wasnt broken but the firepit outside was nice for the smores we made. The internal fire pit was nice but made the whole place smell like propane the entire time. THERE IS NO PRIVATE DRIVEWAY! Very disappointed that the turn around area for the road was where we ended up having to park our trucks and suv. The location wasnt near anything, the closest store was a dollar general 15 mins away. Very disappointed that our family Christmas vaction was nothing as expected as the pictures led us to believe it would be.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Tonya D.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing view but
The cabin is beautiful and the view is amazing however upon arrival the cabin had lots of dead and live bugs. It had not been cleaned. There was no water pressure and dishes in the dish washer plus the master bedroom lights did not work. We called the next day because we arrived so late, they came out to fix the lights and said they fixed the water pressure but it was not fixed. No one came to clean so we called back later that afternoon and we were told someone would come out but she did not even know that it was dirty. We also sent a message to the owner/manager through the vrbo app and no one has contacted us back. Loved the area and would love to come back but unfortunately need to find a new cabin to stay. Just another warning, try to arrive in daylight it was difficult to navigate in the dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

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