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A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of trees.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a window.
A cozy cabin interior with a leather sofa, a patterned ottoman, a television, a fireplace, and a green door.
A log cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees.
A wooden cabin interior with a kitchen, dining area, and a staircase.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Fireplace
  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

About this property

A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin

Location:
This cabin sits just a few short minutes outside of downtown Bryson City making it an ideal location to access the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, or enjoy all the wonderful shopping and dining options Bryson City has to offer. The Deep Creek entrance of the national park is a 10 minutes from this cabin where you will encounter great hiking trails, beautiful waterfalls, and during the Spring and Summer months, excellent tubing down the creek! The Harrahs Casino, Oconaluftee River hiking trails & tubing, the popular Mingo & Soco waterfalls, and the Sequoyah National Golf Course are all located about 20 minutes away in Cherokee, NC. You can also reach the Almond Boat Dock on Fontana Lake for some great swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing options in about 20-25 minutes, Or you can experience the exhilaration of white-water rafting, zip lining, and other adventurous excursions out in the Nantahala Gorge located 30 minutes away.

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:
Shady Haven is a beautifully simple and rustic mountain cabin tucked away in the hills of the Smoky Mountains. It is peacefully enclosed by the shade of the surrounding trees making it a wonderful place to go to getaway. There is a delightful deck that is furnished with outdoor picnic table seating and a warm relaxing hot tub, for your vacation relaxation pleasure.

Entry Level:
This cabin is packed with country charm and ambiance. Walking through the front door you are welcomed into this quaint and cozy cabin with an open floor plan that creates warm and inviting environment for you to relax in. The living room is furnished with a comfortable couch for you to curl up and watch the flat screen TV or warm yourself by the gas log stove. Although the cabin does not have cable, there is a DVD player for you to watch movies. The adjoining efficiency kitchen is equipped with all the cooking utensils for your dining enjoyment. The master bedroom is located on the main level and is furnished with a queen size bed, and there is a shared bathroom on the entry level with tub shower combo.

Loft:
Upstairs is the open loft bedroom with a queen size bed.

Pet Policy:
This cabin is NOT pet friendly. Please see House Rules for more details about Non-Pet Friendly Cabin Policies.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9775063
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in the city centre. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Wild Fern are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oconaluftee Indian Village and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 22 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Western Carolina University - 33 min drive - 46.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin?

As of 29 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin on 7 Sept 2026 start from AU$783, 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 A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Shady Haven smoky mountain log cabin located?

Located in the heart of Bryson City, this cabin is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and Nantahala Brewing Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

7.6/10

Location

6.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob T.

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

Great place to stay

Was very clean and quiet. Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

A guest from Monroe, North Carolina

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

Shady Haven

This property was very quiet and off the main path. But was still very close to downtown Bryson City. Only a few miles from the popular Road to Nowhere. Which was a fun day excursion. This cabin was very clean and has two bedrooms, although it lists only one. It will sleep 4 people comfortably. Deck has picnic table, grill and rockers, and the hot tub was just right at the end of the busy day. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to cook with on our stay. The downsides are that there needs to be a gate to block off the back deck from the neighborhood dogs that come by every morning, and the toiletry supplies could be a little better. As well as more advertising of having no cable television in the listing. I enjoyed the quietness, but some people may not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Eric T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nothing worked...

I was informed ahead of time that there would be no TV due to an issue with the satellite dish. When we arrived the temperature in the hot tub was 72. I own a hot tub so I'm aware it takes some time for it to warm up. My wife and I headed out Saturday morning and when we came back we were really looking forward to soaking in the hot tub. It was still too cold - it was 82. We simply decided to leave. My wife and I take short trips like this all the time and this is the 1st time we have ever left early due to accommodation issues. Would be nice if the property manager would offer some of our money back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Hot tub in the woods (no Mountain View)

Cabin is as described, clean, and comfortable. There are a ton of hidden fees so the advertised nightly rate is way lower than what we actually paid. We were sad to find that the indoor fireplace did not work. It is advertised but make sure you are okay with no wifi or tv (we did have cell service). There is no view of the mountains, just trees. There are other cabins right next to yours so there is a lot of noise from those with barking dogs and such. We were upset to find that there are no tissues, no napkins, and only one roll of toilet paper and paper towels. At this price point we felt this was very disappointing. Though the owner did bring us more toilet paper upon request (but first told us we were supposed to bring our own). There are no hangers in the closet. No dishwasher (Dawn dish soap is available). No shampoo/conditioner/body soap. So if you think you will have the typical rental amenities, you are wrong. But there are plenty of towels. At the high price point, it was surprisingly stingy. We really enjoyed the hot tub!! It is clean and relaxing. Also nice rocking chairs on back porch. Less than ten minute drive to Bryson City.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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