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Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'

Cabin in Almond with kitchen and patio

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Escape to The Scratching Post, a secluded retreat in the Nantahala Forest. Unwind with a soak in the hot tub or roast marshmallows by the fire pit. Warm up by the gas fireplace and enjoy entertainment options like a 60 game retro arcade console and TVs with streaming services.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'

Pamper yourself at The Scratching Post. Relax in the dry sauna. Wrap yourself up in the seclusion of the Nantahala Forest. Roast marshmallows around the fire pit. Cares drift away in the hot tub.

This luxury three story cabin is beautifully appointed with all the comforts of home. The large kitchen and open layout with plenty of seating make for easy entertaining and family gatherings.

3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and 2 Half Baths: The First Bedroom has a King Bed. The Second Bedroom has a Queen Bed. The third bedroom has a Full over Full bunk bed. There is also a Queen Sleeper Sofa. One bathroom has a tub and shower combination. The second bathroom has a shower stall.

Warm yourselves in front of the fire or relax on the expansive deck and enjoy the sounds of nature. The loft sitting room area is perfect for enjoying a favorite television show or movie, or quiet time with a great book.

Bar-B-Que on the outdoor deck and enjoy dinner there year round with an outdoor heater. Toast s'mores around the fire pit and then soothe away the day in the dry sauna or sparkling outdoor hot tub.
This cabin has a whole house generator. If the power goes of for more than a few miniutes it will come on.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,501 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

940180

About the area

Located in Almond, this cabin is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Almond travel guide
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Pretty roadside waterfall in Topton, NC
    Nantahala River
    5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Sunrise over Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Shutterstock ID 674191873; Purchase Order: -
    Fontana Lake
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Swain County Park
    10 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Pincu Pottery
    11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    13 min drive - 12.1 km

Restaurants

  • River's End Restaurant
    16 min drive
  • Big Wesser BBQ & Brew
    16 min drive
  • Cardinal Coffee
    10 min drive
  • Kallistos
    11 min drive
  • Slow Joe's
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Fontana Lake. Swain County Park and Pincu Pottery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anastasia A.

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

Beautiful cabin and location

We were a party of four adults and 3 kids. The kids enjoyed the arcade game and the darts, and the adults enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed to make meals at the cabin, including cookie cutters!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

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

Family Vacation 2024

The house was great for our group of eight. We had plenty of room for eating in the dining room and the stools at the bar. The kitchen was well-stocked. We enjoyed the fire-pit, the hot tub and the sauna. The drive to reach the cabin is a little much. We planned our day by preparing to be gone for our outings and only make the drive up and down the "mountain" one time per day. We enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great location

Very well appointed cabin with tons of cooking utensils
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Smoky Mountain Get Away

Great location with plenty of outdoor adventures nearby. Very quiet spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIM B.

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

Family trip to the Polar Express Train Ride

Our cabin was very clean and well equipped!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The property is located in a very calm setting with no neighbors in sight. The amenities including the arcade, sauna and hot tub were a great addition to the beautiful view. The entry road and driveway are very steep so be careful while driving to and from the property. The kitchen was fully equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Jill C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Terrible Property Management

The trip started out OK. Cabin was nice and location was nice. There was some trash (cans, bottles, solo cup) down near the firepit and one of the space heaters on the porch was empty. On Tuesday, 3 days into the trip we walked up to the top of the driveway with our dog to look at the road to see if it was salted for ice and were greeted by a woman walking her pit bull without a leash. The dog saw our dog and started running towards us with the owner yelling "She doesn't like other dogs! I'm sorry." We had to quickly get our dog inside. A couple of hours later we got a message from the property manager stating that our cabin is NOT pet friendly and they have decided that they will allow us to stay since we already checked in. My husband called to clarify the situation as, VRBO states the property is pet friendly, the rental agreement we filled out listed our dog, signage in the cabin included rules for pets and generally speaking, being told in the middle of your vacation that you are not welcome but rather being tolerated is terrible customer service. The property management team went on at length about this long standing issue with VRBO over the pet status of this cabin and how they were planning to pull 57 properties off of VRBO as a result. They also did not want to hear our objections to their involving us in their issue with VRBO, their lack of review of their own rental agreement or the impact this was having on our stay. Instead they just repeated that they didn't like my husband's attitude. Aside from the property management team which may have been the owners of the pit bull, the trip would have been great. If I was the property owner I would certainly have a lot of questions about how they are managing my home and my potential rental income.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily C.

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

Perfect family Cabin

We had such a fantastic trip. This cabin worked perfectly for our family, the kitchen and great room were a great gathering space. There were plenty of places for the kids to entertain themselves and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The area had tons of options for activities, there really is something for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Grace P.

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

Satisfactory, enjoyed the hot tub

There are very few houses in this neighborhood, very narrow, steep and curvy road to get to the house, could be a challenge in poor weather; it was a very secluded spot. The house was fine; enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. A few things could be better - cleaning was so-so (dirty mirror, coverlet that smelled of someone else's perfume, stainless appliances need attention), no basic starter kit (no dishwasher pods, no trash bag in kitchen, super cheap toilet paper), needs a few repairs (broken pullout in loft, broken rack for hot tub cover, pull out trash cabinet in kitchen totally stuck). Otherwise, we fit well, loved the old school arcade game, lots of board games and books.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Family Fishing Trip

Everything was great. We all loved the arcade system. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

My stay at the cabin

Cabin was beautiful and very clean! We love the hot tub the dartboard and the sauna! The only thing I would say is in my car slid almost off the side of the mountain every time we went to go up the driveway to leave at the cabin. The leaves are very slippery and my wheels would not grab hold of the ground. I don't know if there's anything you can do about that but that could've been very dangerous! Other than that it was gorgeous and a wonderful stay we thoroughly enjoyed it thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021