Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala

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Welcome! We'd be honored to have you as our guest.

Relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the mountains

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Kitchen

Explore the area

Almond, NC

Bryson City Gem Mine
‪8 min drive‬
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
‪16 min drive‬
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Newly built vacation home in Almond, NC located near Bryson City, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Tsali Recreational Area & Cherokee, Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway

3 bedroom 2.5 bath
Master bath has a garden tub and walk-in shower
Upstairs bath has a tub/shower
There is a half bath on the first floor
Located on a very quiet and secluded mountain
Sleeps 6
2 Queen size beds and a double futon (new pillow top mattresses)
Linens and towels provided with a washer/dryer in rental (includes beach towels, too)
Gas fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, microwave and ice maker, toaster and coffee maker, crockpot, blender and much more. Just like home.
50" Smart TV, Netflix, Roku, DVD player, Internet, WIFI; antennae for local stations
Games to enjoy in the evenings
Fire pit and we include the firewood
Back deck with Weber grill, table and umbrella
Smoking permitted outdoors

Within a few miles you can enjoy kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, tubing, fishing, golfing, Whitewater rafting, zip lining, horseback riding, 20 minutes from Harrah's Casino, 10 minutes from Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, scenic drives and near Blue Ridge Parkway, waterfalls, 3 miles from Tsali Recreation Area for biking, boating, hiking and horseback riding, 40 minutes to Waynesville, 1 hour to Asheville, 1 hour to Gatlinburg

Bikers welcome. This home is not wheelchair accessible.

Property manager

Ray & Ann Converse

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please give # of children & ages

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside

Please notify us immediately if there is a problem with the ac/heat, any appliance, fireplace or plumbing.

The fireplace is a gas log fireplace, therefore, no burning paper or anything in the fireplace.

No discharging of firearms.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and horse riding.

Almond, NC

What's nearby

Fontana Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Swain County Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Bryson City Gem Mine - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 16 min drive - 18.1 km
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 16 min drive - 18.2 km

Restaurants

‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger Basket - ‬8 min drive
‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬9 min drive
‪Relia's Garden Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake and Swain County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

7 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful and comfortable

Super nice owners and property. The cabin was well appointed and very nice inside and out. It was a perfect mountain feel. Thank you for the pleasant stay and conversations! Justin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zhuo C.

13 Jul 2021

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

Great location for a great stay

House was well maintained, clean and well supplied. Great location too, close to a lot of activities, we would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

6 Dec 2023

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

Nice house and nice hosts

Very nice property. Would recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

21 Aug 2017

Beautiful new construction home. The owners thought of all the small details.

Conviently located to area attractions.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

2 Nov 2022

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

Great place close to everything we wanted to do.

Property was great. Just what we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

17 Jan 2021

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

Perfect

Wonderful cabin, great location, welcoming hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

David J.

8 Oct 2019

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

Would stay again.

The home was spotlist. Home is great and I would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

7 Jul 2024

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

Beautiful Vacation Place

Great place. Beautiful. Easy to get to. Away from town. Clean. Comfortable. Family enjoyed our time together there. Hosts are super friendly. Free place to swim nearby. Dollar General within reasonable distant. Enough amenities for our stay which was greatly appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois H., Fayetteville

4 Dec 2019

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Property and owners were wonderful. Will come back again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

10 Oct 2023

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

Amazing home

We stayed 4 days, it was not long enough! We enjoyed our stay so much. We especially enjoyed our visits with Maggie, she’s so sweet and entertaining. I hope we can make it back someday. Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ardith G.

15 Jul 2024

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

Awesome location, beautiful house

The house was wonderful for our party of 5 - 2 couples + 1 adult kid. The kitchen is not huge, but we were easily able to cook breakfast and dinner every night. The property was well stocked with towels and additional bedding and it was absolutely the cleanest rental I've ever been in. The driveway up was in good condition, but it was steep in places. The result that comes with the drive is that once up the drive, you're staying in the middle of the trees on the mountain with no visible neighbors. Great house!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

19 Jun 2023

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

Cute, cozy, clean and convenient!

We loved our stay. Our group ranged from 7 to 70 years of age, and everyone thoroughly loved this home. There was plenty of room, the house was stocked with high-end amenities and the outdoor fire pit area was fantastic. If you are planning a rafting trip with NOC or other near by rafting companies, you won’t find another house this nice or this convenient. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angelika D.

22 Oct 2018

Wonderful weekend

We just had a wonderful time. The cabin (more like a house) is absolutely amazing. Everything you think of was provided. We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Loretta B.

12 Jul 2022

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

Cute isolated place

If you like to be close to town but away from everything. This is the property for you. The owner meet you at the property to show you where everything is and answer any questions. I will recommend this to anyone who will be visiting the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

19 Jul 2021

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

Great getaway!

We had a wonderful week at this cabin. There were 4 adults and 2 kids and the house was perfect for us. The beds were comfy (my teenager also gave high marks to the futon), the kitchen was well stocked and the fire pit provided a nice way to end the evenings. We went hiking, tubing, horseback riding, gem mining and whitewater rafting, and the cabin is conveniently located to all of those activities. We can’t wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

6 Jan 2020

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

Amazingly clean, comfortable, mtn and woods experience!

This is an incredibly clean and comfortable house/cabin with every detail thought through. Our family of 5 had a great winter new year stay with a fire in the fire pit outside. I can’t express how flawless this experience was from toys and stuffed animals in one bedroom to every kitchen gadget needed for a vacation. Don’t underestimate this great vacation home.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

13 Jun 2021

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

Fishing Trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the cabin. It was so peaceful and quiet. The cabin has everything you need for a perfect stay. It was a short drive to the Nantahala River where we caught many fish. It is also not too far a drive to Bryson City and Cherokee. We actually fished all three areas. All in all it was a great vacation and I highly recommend the cabin for anyone looking to visit the area.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

15 Feb 2021

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

Valentine's Weekend

The cabin is spacious and had everything we needed for a memorable Valentine's weekend. We enjoyed the firepit and the gas fireplace in the living room. The beds were very comfortable. The cabin had everything we needed to cook and prepare meals. Ray and Ann thank you for sharing your home. They were great hosts and easy to communicate with before and during our stay. We would definitely love to visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

27 Nov 2017

Beautiful Home

I had never used VRBO so this experience was a first and I'm glad I chose this home for our polar express experience. The home was beautifully decorated, clean, and roomy. It's in a great location and off the road so you enjoy a great view and quality time with family. Ann, the owner, was friendly and helped us with ideas on places to eat and places to go. If we ever come to this area again we would rent from Ann again. Loved our trip and you will too if you rent this home.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B., Inglis, Fl.

25 Oct 2021

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

Almond NC Vacation

As someone in a earlier post stated " the photos don't do it justice". This home looks like it's brand new. The dinner ware and pots and pans are better than my own. Ann and Ray met us when we arrived and are the nicest folks. They are the kind of neighbors you want to have.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill R., NC

11 Aug 2020

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

Our favorite Vrbo house so far

Staying on top of a mountain was peaceful and quiet. This house was perfect for our family. It was spacious and we felt right at home. We were especially impressed with how clean it was. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had everything we needed. We appreciated having the fire pit with chairs outside, marshmallow sticks, and firewood provided. The location was great for exploring the local lakes and hiking in the Smokies. If we are back in the area we will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

19 Oct 2017

Great cabin tucked away but close to town.

Peaceful cabin, nicely decorated even with Fall decor. Very clean, comfortable and welcoming. Beds were comfortable with the perfect pillow. Nice, fluffy bath towels, chopped wood for the fire pit and even a few Fall decor items and candy made it feel like home. We couldn't have asked for more. The drive into town is easy as well as surrounding attractions. WiFi and cell service worked well from the cabin. Ray & Ann are gracious and accommodating. Wish we had more time!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

24 Sept 2017

Fabulous Cabin

This is a great place, awesome location easy to get to multiple locations and just down the road from the Nantahala Outpost Center. We had a great time canopy zip lining and rafting during our stay. This newly built cabin had lots of extras that made this place a perfect place to stay, my kids loved the cabin. The cabin was very nicely furnished and the kitchen had everything you need for cooking. We really enjoyed cooking s'omres on the outdoor fire pit and enjoyed seeing a few deer grazing in the grass in the early morning. Ray and Ann are very helpful and provide us with direction and information on things to do during our stay. I would definitely recommend this place :)

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

20 Sept 2021

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

Visiting for Tail of the Dragon

Everything about this house was perfect! We stayed here two nights. The bed was clean and so comfortable. It was so quiet and just relaxing. The house is tastefully decorated and the setting on the mountain was amazing. The clean up check list was not over bearing and very simple when it was time to leave. We definitely will be recommending this place to family and friends. Pictures of this place do not do it justice. We were about 45 minutes from the Tail of the dragon at Deals Gap.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley R.

15 Jun 2021

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

Perfect house, perfect location

Stayed in the house in June 2021 for a long weekend, 4 adults and 1 child, age 9. House was very clean and well equipped if you like to cook while on vacation like we do. All beds were comfortable, even the futon for our son. Location is absolutely perfect for anything you might want to do on a Smoky Mountain vacation. We managed to fit in horseback riding, tubing at Deep Creek, gem mining, the Road to Nowhere, ziplining, and more into a single weekend because they are all so close to the house. Easy access to whitewater rafting, kayaking, and other activities in Bryson City as well. Would definitely want to come back for a repeat of a perfect weekend! Many thanks to the owners for offering such a great place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ray & Ann Converse

We have been married 41 years and have 3 adult children and 4 grandsons. We've been coming to this area since we married and honeymooned in the Smokies. Moving to the Smoky Mountains 6 years ago was a dream of ours and we always hated leaving when we'd travel. We enjoyed the mountains and activities so much that we finally made the move and have no regrets. We want others to enjoy their stay in the mountains as much as we always have.

Our three adult children and four grandsons all love visiting and exploring in the mountains. We do quite a bit of fishing and hiking with the boys, but they absolutely love tubing down Deep Creek. Whitewater rafting is one of our favorites and we recently went ziplining for the first time and will definitely do it again soon.

Why they chose this property

We built this vacation rental for others to discover nature, the mountains and just relax. We are located only 3 miles from Tsali for mountain biking, hiking and boating. Nantahala is only 3 miles for hiking, swimming, Whitewater rating, ziplining, kayaking, canoeing and The Rivers Edge restaurant.
Bryson City is a quick 10 miles for shopping, hiking, tubing, swimming and picnics at Deep Creek, and discovering three beautiful waterfalls. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers different excursions during the year, but The Polar Express is a must with children. The Road to Nowhere is also in Bryson; great for hiking and horseback riding. Cherokee offers shopping, restaurants and Harrah's Casino, which is about 20 minutes up the road. There is a lot of history in Cherokee. Waynesville is a great city to visit with unique shops in the historic downtown district and also antiques. Waynesville is about a 40 mile ride. We want your stay to be enjoyable and will do all we can to accomplish a great visit.

What makes this property unique

We chose to build this vacation home on our property for others to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and serenity the mountains have to offer. You will never sleep better than in the mountains. Bonfires at night are a great way to enjoy each other's company, ghost stories and don't forget the s'mores. The home is secluded and you will feel like you're the only ones in the world while enjoying all the comforts of home.

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