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Nantahala Outdoor Center

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A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a wooden deck.
A treehouse cabin surrounded by dense forest.
Private kitchen
Two elevated cabins with decks, surrounded by dense forest.
A modern kitchen with a central island, pendant lights, and large windows overlooking a green landscape.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Outdoor entertainment area
    A rare find — gather and enjoy the dedicated outdoor entertainment space.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala River

Popular amenities

  • Self-parking included
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas

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13077 W Hwy 19, Bryson City, NC, 28713
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪20 min drive‬

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Mountain view

Cabin, 2 Queen Beds, Mountain View (Ash Cabin)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Living room

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountain View (Birch Cabin)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 9
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountain View (Chestnut Cabin)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 19
  • 4 Queen Beds and 4 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Private kitchen

Cabin, Multiple Beds, Mountain View (Elm Cabin)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds

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Room

Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (Dogwood Lodge: King Room)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a TV. The room has large windows offering a view of lush greenery.

Deluxe Cabin, 1 King Bed, Mountain View (The Hemlocks - One Bedroom Bungalow)

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A spacious kitchen with large windows, a dining area, and a wooden deck.

Deluxe Cabin, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View (The Hemlocks - Two Bedroom Bungalow)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Nantahala Outdoor Center

This smoke-free cabin features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and gift shops/newsstands. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. This property has 8 cabins.
Nantahala Outdoor Center offers 8 accommodations. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternative location: [Go to drop box at NOC General Store]
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 36 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen fee: USD 75 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Property # 38810553
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property is professionally cleaned

Frequently asked questions

Is Nantahala Outdoor Center pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Nantahala Outdoor Center?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Nantahala Outdoor Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Nantahala Outdoor Center?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Nantahala Outdoor Center located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala River and Nantahala National Forest. Fontana Lake and Bryson City Gem Mine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Nantahala Outdoor Center Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darian

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super friendly staff. Cabin was practically new and was well appointed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful and spotless cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Amazing time
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a great place to stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place to stay and relax!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victor

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
very old place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is an beautiful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for an easy and beautiful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place if you like the outdoors to enjoy
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Camy

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
This place is fairly new, it has more than what expected (dishes, soap, detergent, trash bags, refrigerator, microwave, paper towels, kitchen rags, dish washer and even a small stove. It is a modern small house in the woods. :) I loved the location because it is close to all the outdoors activities available and its walking distance from the Nantahala river. It is very quite and secured and worth the money we paid. Unfortunately, I had to lower to 4 Stars because there was no communication from any host or staff, we had to call to check in and find the way to access the facility because no one communicated to us what was the process, we had to wash the towels because we didnt know where to get more, I suggest to management to please add some type of shelf or hooks in the bathroom, The shower doesn't have any reliable hooks or spaces to hold scrubs, shampoo bottles or soap, and also the bathroom sinks have very small counters, leaving us with not much space to place miscellaneous. In the positive side this place was spotless EXTREMELY clean, and that was what stood out the most! Overall the place offers what we wanted, a peaceful and convenient stay. I already told my friends to check it out. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the cabin! Roomy, clean and well equipped for all 16 of us. We stayed in the "Chestnut" cabin. It was great, quality family time for all of us and we look forward to visiting again when we have more time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Mecca for adventure

Loved the Dogwood. The NOC is an incredible venue for adventure and the lodging was ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very well maintained cabin. Full kitchen is up-to-date and all appliances are in working order. The cabin is very spacious, with super clean sheets, and firm mattresses.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Hemlock #1 was amazing! The only problems were that it was very hard to figure out how to get to in the dark. Parking was an issue for us since I have mobility problems. You have to park above or below the unit and walk to it. That would have been good to know when trying to find it in the dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Low key accommodations but super experience

This was a much older property with shared common spaces. The checkin process and location was not very clear, however, this was undermined by the activities and the restaurant on the grounds which were incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Expensive for the condition.

A little expensive for what you get. Definitely was not crowded, so might be time to consider lowering the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The cabin was very dirty. There were bugs in the window sill and all over the floor. The gutters were full of dirty and weeds. I was disappointed how the cabin looked for the price I was charged.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Loved our family tome

We really enjoyed our stay, the location was great and the cabin was comfortable, however the carpet in the bedrooms is pretty dated and stained. And the floor in the kitchen was sticky. All in all we enjoyed our stay and realize the difficulty of maintenance with multiple guest, so a different floor type could be considered besides carpet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
It took us over an hour to find and when we did we had to walk on uneven Tiranë to get to it. Great bed and room. No coffee cup.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Communication
The cabin was small. The air conditioner over the bed leaked on the bed.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

mike

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cabin is an apartment. Like 10 guest to a cabin. Had a hard time parking because of all the construction lumber piled up in the parking lot. Also no electrical outlets in the bathroom. ☹️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cynthia

So so stay

There was an issue with the front door not working with the key card…it worked on our room but had to walk down a steep trail to get to side door to get in the building., couldn't get heat & air to work…bathroom had a weird odor..only one uncomfortable chair in the room..was nice to be by the river and restaurant on the ground was good..bed was decently comfortable and room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Heaven

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
At first the communication with the company was great very easy payment. When walking into the cabin it smelled terrible like something died in there. It also was so many fruit flies and stink bugs everywhere most alive some dead. Me and my family went to the closest store to get bug spray and candles. As the next day came I tried calling them no one answered the calls so therefore horrible cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall, the stay was satisfactory, however there are improvements that could be made. Firstly, the check-in process was unclear, and the phone number provided wasn't available on the weekends (when we were staying). Secondly, the overall cleanliness needed some attention; there were cobwebs along the ceiling in both the bathroom and bedroom. Thirdly, the mattress is something to be desired. It was one of the most uncomfortably firm beds we've slept on, leaving us with back pain in the morning.
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Room comfort

Don't Stay at the Dogwood "Hostel"

Don't stay at the Dogwood if you value your sleep. There is no "on-site" management or front desk, it is more of a HOSTEL. It is a single cabin with hotel style battery operated locks on residential grade interior bedroom doors. The water from the faucets was brown but did get hot for a shower. Walls are paper thin and floors creak with every movement. Bottom floors (Room 1-6) are unbearable due to the noise from guests above. You must rely on other guests to have common courtesy, no posted quiet hours. My particular stay the guests above were unbearable with creating noise all night and all morning to where I could not sleep. I am a avid hiker and unless I had been out on the trail for weeks and need a place to dry out or warm up, I would be better off in my tent. During my recent hike the temp were dropping to 10 degrees at night so there was little choice but to stay indoors. If you are passing thru and need a Hotel/Motel for the night or looking for a romantic getaway, DONT STAY HERE!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

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