Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View

TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4.5
Excellent(23 Reviews)

Cabin in Swain County

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this cabin rental

Free Activities Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, free admissions are included every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as the Biltmore, Smoky Mountain Railroad, white water rafting, jeep excursions, and more! Daily value of $250.

Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.

This custom log home offers the majesty of a ridgetop location providing seclusion and an amazing view looking west for awesome sunsets and a glimpse of Fontana Lake. Yet the location is just minutes to hwy 74 and you are midway between Bryson City and the Nantahala River, so convenient to Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, the NOC, and all the other area attractions.

Housekeeping / Hot Tub / Amenities Fee added to all reservations in this unit: $150

internet option

We offer a portable WIFI Hotspot to guests of this cabin for a small setup fee. Availability of our Hotspot devices is limited and on a first-come basis. Service is limited by cell signal quality and there are usage restrictions, but this device should allow internet access sufficient for casual internet enjoyment. This device must be requested in advance and availability of a device is not guaranteed. See FAQ for further details.

kitchen

Your kitchen is appointed with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances including dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. We also provide you with all the dishes, utensils and cooking tools you'll need. A gas grill is provided for BBQ connoisseurs (full propane tank included).

great room

The great room features a cozy living and dining area with table suitable for seating 6 adults. The modern-rustic decor features a leather sofa and loveseat, hardwood floors and stone fireplace. There is a DirecTV satellite system with HBO and other premium movie channels as well as an upgraded sports package. There's a home theatre system and CD/DVD player (bring your own music or listen to one of the dozens of digital music channels provided by digital satellite). This is just the main level... there is a second living room / rec room in the basement with a custom matching bar and pool table, sectional sofa with gaming and home theatre centre, and lots of play space.

sleeping accommodations

All our cabins feature both down and foam pillows as well as down comforters. Most beds have a pillow-top mattress and all are dressed with luxury, all-cotton linens. Towels are provided for the base number of occupancy with additional towels for hot tub use.

ground floor (basement)

This open rec room provides a large floorspace and 1 queen air mattress with linens are available for extra sleeping (add'l charges apply when sleeping occupancy exceeds the "base" number or when futons/air mattresses are utilized for sleeping).

main level

There are 2 bedrooms and a shared bath on this level. The bedrooms have 2 twin beds and a king bed, respectively.

top floor

The king master bedroom is upstairs with a private bath. This level also has an open loft that looks over the living room that has a full futon for extra sleeping. Linens and towels for guests utilizing the futon(s) for sleeping are provided for when occupancy is greater than the base amount of this cabin, but use of these linens when occupancy doesn't warrant it may result in additional charges as defined on our reservations page.

Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.

All bookings are subject to local restrictions in place at the time of the stay. We may not be allowed to accommodate all bookings that are made if local rules change after you make a booking. We make every effort to communicate current, local rules and any changes to them.

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly

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Reviews

4.5
Excellent(23 Reviews)
4.5
Nov 2023
The cabin was great for a bigger group (we had 9 people with us) and the view was amazing- my only complaint is that they don't provide any towels for the 10 people they state it can hold and we didn't see any covers either- thankfully we had brought some. also, make sure you do have a 4x4 car ( as described on the descriptions) since the ride up the mountain is super steep- other than that, everything was as described, and we enjoyed our stay.
4.5
May 2023
The stay was awesome. Very very clean, amenities are great. However, I wouldn’t necessarily recommend families with very small children (we had a 1 1/2 year old with us). Although there were plenty of baby gates to use, it isn’t the most baby friendly.
4.5
Apr 2023
The road leading to the cabin is washed out in 2 of the sharpest turns. The cabin looks nice in the front but needs a lot of repairs.. The fence in the front was leaning and not safe. The fence around back at the fireplace has fallen down and around the parameter of the steep slope of the woods the fence rotted so be careful if you have smaller kids. The stairs on the side by the hot tub were wobbly. The hot tub has a brown ring around it and the water was dirty. Some of the foundation beams of the deck were rotted and there was a strap holding them together. Some have been replaced. The screens were falling out of the windows and the window trim was hanging from the windows. There was trash and beer cans outside from the previous ppl. The inside ceiling fan didn’t work in the main living room. The dryer door was hard to close and the washer smells like mildew. The shower upstairs had a lot of hard water stains. The dart board didn’t work downstairs and we could not figure out how to work the tv. The handwritten instructions were not helpful and a lot of it had been scratched out. We had to watch the tiny tv upstairs. The inside could use some updating and a good dusting but overall was very clean. The kitchen was nice and had everything needed to cook. There were plenty of towels and pillows. The view was beautiful and it was peaceful. It wasn’t a terrible stay but I expected more for the price. If repairs are made I would return for another visit.
4.5
Oct 2022
My husband and his friends spent a long weekend here in September. They ended up spending more time out exploring than at the house, but it was a great “home base” for them and offered great views and comfortable accomodations for their group of five. Communication with the property manager was easy and helpful.
4.5
Jul 2022
Nice experience
Nice experience
The cabin overall is really nice! Worth spending your money here. The only thing I didn’t like was driving the long and bumpy mountain to the cabin. Overall cleaning was good just need to clean the fan ceilings.
4.5
Jun 2022
Would stay here again!
Would stay here again!
Listing was super accurate. Road up to top of mountain a little challenging so be comfortable with very steep switchback driveway. We have a GMC 4-wheel drive and on the last switchback before driveway we had to back up and reposition both coming and going to make the turn. Otherwise, the property is excellent, we enjoyed smores, the hot tub, the very nicely stocked kitchen where we prepared excellent meals, and the indescribable view as much as possible. All in all, an excellent location and property we will definitely visit again!
4.5
Feb 2022
Get away from it all at Big Sky!
Get away from it all at Big Sky!
Very relaxing weekend. I think the dogs enjoyed it the most!! 1000 games of pool and fire pit fun. Used the hot tub a couple times, the well water definitely has some minerals my city kids are not used to giving rise to some coloration and odors… all good but took some getting used to. Above-average log cabin style home with all the trappings in a very isolated location. Kitchen decently stocked, as is typical with rentals struggled with the cheap knives and finding things like the right sized pots and dishes. Probably not the best choice if you are wanting to pop into a cute mountain town for dinner as you really are away from it all. Better in my opinion for bringing in your own food and enjoying each other’s company and staying put. We did go to Tsali trail system for hiking. GSMNP doesn’t allow dogs which limited our hiking choices, but this did the trick (horses and bikes allowed too). Views and stars galore. Enjoyed our stay.
4.5
Jan 2022
Honestly had a wonderful stay at Big Sky Lodge. Everything was just as noted in listing and Watershed Properties was easy to deal with. Owners could do MINOR updating of shower heads, toilets and carpet downstairs to keep property 4⭐️; but beds comfortable and kitchen well stocked. Had a wonderful visit and the view is spectacular!

FAQs

How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Swain County?

The average price for a rental in Swain County is $295 per night. This rental is $216 above the average.

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View pet friendly?

Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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