Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts or a romantic getaway, this lofted 1.5-bathroom studio provides all the necessities for a quintessential mountain escape! Featuring a gas grill and fenced yard for your four-legged friend, this vacation rental is the ideal launch pad for your adventures. Hiking the Smoky Mountains or rafting in the Tukaseegee River are the preferred pastimes and when you’re ready to reward yourself for an adventure-filled day, the only thing left to do is relax in the hot tub. -- THE PROPERTY -- Fenced Yard | Fire Pit | Gas Grill Loft: King Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered upper deck w/ seating & wooded views, back deck, private hot tub, outdoor dining table HOME HIGHLIGHTS: 2 Smart TVs w/ Hulu, dining table, ceiling fans KITCHEN: Fridge, stove, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, microwave, cooking basics, toaster, dishware/flatware, Crockpot, paper towels/trash bags provided GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, keyless entry, window A/C units, electric heating, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, linens/towels FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), 2 external security cameras (facing front porch & lower back deck), 4WD recommended SUITABILITY: 4 steps to access, 1 flight of stairs required to access loft, half bathroom on first floor PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles) -- THE LOCATION -- ALPINE ADVENTURES: Great Smoky Mountain Railroad (10.3 miles), Deep Creek Trailhead (12.1 miles), Great Smoky Mountains National Park (12.4 miles), Mingo Falls Access Area (13.8 miles), Soco Falls (15.8 miles), Pinnacle Park (17.3 miles) LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Cherokee Indian Casino (6.5 miles), Cherokee Bear Zoo (6.6 miles), Oconaluftee Island Park (7.4 miles), Oconaluftee Indian Village (7.7 miles), Santa’s Land Fun Park & Zoo (8.0 miles), Downtown Bryson City (10.5 miles), Smoky Mountain Train Museum (10.5 miles), Museum of the Downtown Sylva (13.3 miles), Fontana Lake (Alarka Marina - 16.8 miles) RAFTING: Smoky Mountain River Adventures (6.7 miles), Smoky Mountain Tubing (9.1 miles), Dillsboro River Company (10.8 miles) AIRPORT: Asheville Regional Airport (64.0 miles) -- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. -- POLICIES -- - No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 2) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras facing outward towards the front porch and back deck. It does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when activated by motion - NOTE: The property requires 4 steps to access and a flight of stairs to access the loft - NOTE: 4-wheel drive or all-wheel drive is recommended (primarily in the winter months) to access the property