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Elk Ridge- Cute 2/2 -GSMR Train -GSMN Park -Cherokee -Harrah's -BrysonCity -NOC

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Exterior
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Popular LocationSequoyah National Golf Club9 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad10 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarrahs Cherokee Casino10 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)68 min drive

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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.

Elk Ridge- Cute 2/2 -GSMR Train -GSMN Park -Cherokee -Harrah's -BrysonCity -NOC

🍁 The weather is cool and blue skies on most days! Perfect time for a visit.
Completely remodeled 2/2. Our cabin has a beautiful modern design with vaulted ceilings, lots of windows and rustic mountain charm. Very private yet close to everything. It sits on a mountain ridge in the trees with relaxing mountain views!

Our cabin is located at the end of a paved road and although it sits up on a ridge you do not have to endure scary, winding dirt roads to get to it. 5 minutes drive to Cherokee, 10 minutes to Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad or the Famous Blue Ridge Parkway...30 minutes to the top of Clingman's dome in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park or Maggie Valley to tube and ski at Cataloochee!!

Great romantic get away for two or bring the family for fun in the Smoky Mountain National Park just minutes away.
Enjoy all kinds of outdoor fun: whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, boating, waterfalls, ziplining, and horseback riding, wildlife viewing and photography, and scenic drives.
Also, small towns with art, crafts days, live music venues, brewing and great food. There are summer music concerts and festivals and quaint mountain towns all around the area. Our cabin has all the comforts of home while retaining that rural NC mountain charm.

Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Concert Hall is just minutes away making our cabin a great affordable stay while still trying your luck at this very popular resort attraction. Top name entertainers and musicians visiting all year!

With 2 queen beds this cabin is perfect for 2-4 people, but could accommodate a couple extra kids willing to sleep in the main living space on the inflatable mattress (you must let us know in advance if you are interested in this option so we can provide additional linens, the mattress, etc. There is a $12/pp/day fee over 4 people). With a full kitchen including dishwasher, you can save money and prepare your own meals or just relax and eat in nearby Cherokee or Bryson City. We have a BBQ and firepit on the property (you supply wood, charcoal, and food) and extra chairs for outdoor use, located in the ground level with the washer and dryer, all available for guests convenience. All consumable products are renters responsibility to bring. There will be a starter amount of paper products/soap for the first day or so. Ingles in Bryson City is where most people do their provisioning.
If you are in the area for the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad experience, it is about 15 minutes away. During the winter months, enjoy the Polar Express, family's show up in matching pajamas. You might also drive about 45 minutes to Maggie Valley to enjoy downhill snow skiing and tubing too.

During spring, summer, and fall, boating, fishing, waterskiing, kayaking, paddlboarding and tubing at nearby Fontana Lake, Deep Creek, the Oconoluftee River and the Little Tennessee River are favorite past times for our family. Boats can be rented at several nearby marinas including Alarka, and Prince Marinas.

Within a minute of the cabin is the beautiful Oconaluftee River with access points (See Lake Ela Recreation Access Area) for kayaking, tubing, fishing, or picnicking on its banks.

If festivals and shopping are your thing, there are lots of options all around in cute towns like Bryson City, Cherokee, Sylva, Dillsboro, Franklin, Waynesville, and a little further (1 hour) is Asheville!!

Our cabin is dog friendly with a $60 FEE/pet/ stay. Undeclared pets will result in loss of your security deposit. Please do not allow dogs on furniture or beds at any time and when unattended MUST be in a kennel or take them with you on leash, to explore the very pet friendly area.
Dogs must always be on a leash anywhere outside of the cabin. Please do not allow dogs to bark or be a nuisance to others in the area. Failure to follow these rules may result in the loss of the security deposit.

Additional cleaning services can be scheduled during your stay for an additional fee. Fee depends on what services you want, please communicate in the chat before or during your stay.


We pay for internet service, however; please keep in mind, we are in the mountains and there are frequent outages due to down trees, storms, etc. Frontier Communications will send a message when it is out & when it is restored. No refunds if internet service goes out during stay.

Check in:
Any time after 3:00 pm

Check-out:
Before you depart at the end of your stay, please send us a message letting us know when you plan to depart, so we can schedule our cleaners. This is especially helpful if you plan to leave earlier than the standard checkout time of 10 am. Please note that late checkout without prior approval to confirm availability that day will result in a $50 late fee for each half hour after 10 am. If late fee or damages or damages not paid within 3 days of departure the security deposit will be forfeited.
Often there is a new guest arriving on the day of your departure so late checkout can not be approved. Pre-approved late checkout is on a case by case basis and the charge is determined by the amount of time extended.
If our available dates don't work for your travel plans, inquire about our other VRBO properties.
All communication before, during and after your stay will be in the VRBO chat, we will monitor for updates and for questions during your stay as well.

Thank you

Surveillance devices disclosure: There is an outdoor camera that may record video and audio of the front steps and driveway.

Property manager

Gigi and Jhon

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: one-time $60 fee per dog. Preapproval needed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Elk Ridge Cute 2/2 Gsmrailroad Gsmnpark Cherokee Harrah's Bryson
Elk Ridge Cute 2/2 Gsmrailroad Gsmnparkcherokeeharrah'sbryson
Elk Ridge Cute 2/2 Gsmrailroad Gsmnpark Cherokee Harrah's Bryson
Elk Ridge Cute 2/2 Gsmrailroad Gsmnpark Cherokee Harrah's Bryson
Elk Ridge Cute 2/2 Gsmrailroad Gsmnparkcherokeeharrah'sbryson

About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this cabin is in a rural area. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 10 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 10 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 10 min drive
  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 132 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Noodle Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Ridge- Cute 2/2 -GSMR Train -GSMN Park -Cherokee -Harrah's -BrysonCity -NOC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Elk Ridge- Cute 2/2 -GSMR Train -GSMN Park -Cherokee -Harrah's -BrysonCity -NOC?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Ridge- Cute 2/2 -GSMR Train -GSMN Park -Cherokee -Harrah's -BrysonCity -NOC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Ridge- Cute 2/2 -GSMR Train -GSMN Park -Cherokee -Harrah's -BrysonCity -NOC located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Tuckasegee River and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Nantahala National Forest. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Indian Creek Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 171 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

D'va J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the woods
The cabin was clean, views were great. Missed proximity to water as hubby wanted to fish. Proximity to Cherokee and Bryson city was spot on. Only drawback was cabin was pet friendly and area also but neighbors let their Rottweilers out unleashed during walk stating 'they live here' which was unsettling as any visitors may feel targeted and uncomfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan E.

Decent place
The place is well located within 25 minutes of Smokey Mountain National Park. Dog hair and human hair all over the bedspread - an unfortunate start to our stay. A/C inadequate for the house and only cools the living room which is strange. Otherwise good location and enough space.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin
We really enjoyed our stay here. It was beautiful and relaxing. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
It was a very nice place to stay with our family on a little fishing trip get away, the neighbors were great, and it's far enough away for peace and quiet and close enough to town to enjoy everything Cherokee has to offer, communication with hosts was also great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful cabin well worth staying here then at one of the Motels or Hotel. Beautiful view of the mountains and nature. If I was you I would book this if it’s open. This is a short trip to Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge through the Smokey’s, you won’t be disappointed. Mary was very communicative from start to finish. Five Stars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We loved the cabin and its location! There was a small issue with the fireplace; the hosts were very attentive and the issue was resolved quickly. The hosts allow pets so we brought our dog and had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A clean and quiet cabin
Our family had a great time staying here. The views were spectacular and the cabin was very clean and quiet. The cabin is in a great location in relationship to being close to a lot of different attractions such as the waterfalls, park head trails, shopping, museums, etc. The hosts were very accommodating and responded to any queries immediately. All of the above, helped to make our stay at our very first log cabin a relaxing and wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia M., Anderson, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
It was very nice. Very clean and great communication with the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great location! Easy to get to Bryson and Sylva.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Coreen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin close to many things.
We loved our stay at this location and would have loved a longer stay! The place was very comfortable and peaceful. The location is great and is close to a lot of things on the south side of the national park. The one thing of note is that you enter at the top of the stairs in the photo listed, so consider if you can handle the stairs. We would stay again! Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023