Big Sky Lodge - Free Rafting Adventure - Hot Tub - Secluded Sunset View
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.
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
Map of Swain County
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(23 Reviews)4.5
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
4.5
Great View
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!
4.5
Beautiful views and a wonderful cabin. We were so comfortable! 2 kids and 5 adults and a perfect getaway. Great cabin to relax for a weekend. Nothing beats having coffee sitting on a rocker and looking at this view.
4.5
Beautiful views and a wonderful cabin. We were so comfortable! 2 kids and 5 adults and a perfect getaway. Great cabin to relax for a weekend. Nothing beats having coffee sitting on a rocker and looking at this view.
4.5
Family weekend
Beautiful views and a wonderful cabin. We were so comfortable! 2 kids and 5 adults and a perfect getaway. Great cabin to relax for a weekend. Nothing beats having coffee sitting on a rocker and looking at this view.
4.5
We had an amazing time- cabin was great. Loved Polar Express and everything about the entire stay.
Our entire family voted we will go back❤️
4.5
Awesome Trip
We had an amazing time- cabin was great. Loved Polar Express and everything about the entire stay.
Our entire family voted we will go back❤️
4.5
Our family of 6 with all adult children had a blast for my husband's 60th birthday. The hot tub, pool table, fully equipped kitchen, wrap around porch, and fire pit were wonderful!!!
4.5
Amazing views and great amenities
Our family of 6 with all adult children had a blast for my husband's 60th birthday. The hot tub, pool table, fully equipped kitchen, wrap around porch, and fire pit were wonderful!!!
4.5
The property was super new. Clean and everything we needed were available. We did not need to contact the owner at all.
4.5
Clean and amazing view
The property was super new. Clean and everything we needed were available. We did not need to contact the owner at all.
4.5
Solid rental, cabin well stocked, would rent again.
4.5
Great View
Solid rental, cabin well stocked, would rent again.
4.5
We had a great stay at this beautiful mountain top cabin!
4.5
Great stay
We had a great stay at this beautiful mountain top cabin!
4.5
House was perfect for our needs. Property management is very friendly. Views are outstanding. Pictures don’t do it justice
4.5
Beautiful house with a view
House was perfect for our needs. Property management is very friendly. Views are outstanding. Pictures don’t do it justice
4.5
We had 2 families head up for a long weekend. House was perfect for kid fun downstairs and adult relaxation upstairs. Awesome view and sunsets
4.5
Friends get away
We had 2 families head up for a long weekend. House was perfect for kid fun downstairs and adult relaxation upstairs. Awesome view and sunsets
4.5
BEWARE: property operated by self-interested and anti-consumer management agency
Who we are: I am a cancer doctor, and stayed at the Big Sky Lodge with my cousin, who is a US Military officer. We know what it means to be of service to others.
Potential renters: The cabin and its location are beautiful. The cabin is located at the top of a hill, with very steep and incompletely paved roads. We recently stayed at the cabin for the weekend, but unfortunately Winter Storm Diego decided crash our party. After monitoring the weather closely and speaking to locals, we realized that it would be unsafe for our families (with 4 children ages 7 and under!) to stay at the cabin for the second night of our reservation. We spoke with Ms. Linda, who is a manager at Watershed Cabins, who basically said that the forecast had changed (not true), and that there may not even be any snow in the area, and there's no reason for us to leave early--thus, we would not be able to get a credit for our second night for a future trip (we weren't even requesting a refund!). A couple hours later, the Emergency Notification Service in Swain County called the cabin and said that the storm was likely to leave treacherous conditions (snow, freezing rain, etc) with a high possibility of power outages. When I called Ms. Linda @ Watershed Cabins, she again did not see a reason why our families (with 4 young children!) needed to evacuate early and refused to consider a credit for our second night stay (did I mention the road leading to the cabin is very steep?!). Anyway, we left because it was the only logical and safe thing to do--and the area got hit with ~12 inches of snow that night...thank goodness we did not heed her advice. Lesson? PLEASE CONSIDER the horrible management team before choosing this property-->you never know when you may need something.
To the Owner of this property: PLEASE change your management company. In this modern era, I think Ms. Linda and the Watershed Cabins management team is a LIABILITY for you--they are giving completely unsafe and self-interested advice. I predict that the negligence that Ms. Linda demonstrated may result in legal jeopardy at some point, unless the approach changes drastically. I will never be staying at this property again--never in my many years of VRBO rentals have I encountered a similar situation.
To Ms. Linda: I hope one day you will see that morality still applies when you are dealing with a client...I'm very sorry that you could not be of any help to us in a possibly dangerous situation.
4.5
The property was perfect for my family of 9.
We enjoyed our stay and the house was perfect. The view was wonderful. Plenty to do just staying at the house.
4.5
Beautiful but not motorcycle friendly
Loved the cabin. The only reason I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the driveway. We took a motorcycle trip and rented the cabin. Wish the description would have said NOT Motorcycle friendly. Other than that the cabin was clean and the views are beautiful. We will be back but in a car.
4.5
This is true glamping!
This cabin is so beautiful, perched atop the mountain with amazing views! We enjoyed the view from the hot tub, pool table in the basement, and just getting away from it all! GPS makes Bryson city seem farther away than it really is - it's a quick drive to town and even closer is the Nantahala. We didn't have trouble with the steep roads but it was summer. In winter you'd need 4wd or chains. You can tell the owners want to make you feel comfortable during your stay! Definitely recommend it!
4.5
We had a great time. The cabin was beautiful , the views were breathtaking. Everyone enjoyed it.
The property was great.
4.5
Great view! Clean house, a lot of room for multiple families
Entrance is steep but 90% paved. Great all around experience during eclipse.
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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