The perfect fishing lodge
3.7
Good(56 Reviews)Cabin in Swain County
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this cabin rental
Welcome to Larky Lodge, the perfect fishing lodge! This 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin is nestled right alongside the creek, offering prime access to some of the best fishing spots in the area. Step out onto the porch, and you'll find yourself just steps away from the water. With its charming rustic interior, this mountain cabin is an ideal retreat for any vacationing family or group.
Relax on the deck during the day while the kids enjoy playing in the creek and yard. Then, as evening falls, gather around the fire pit for some delicious s'mores! This cabin is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along your four-legged family members.
Location:
• Bryson City, Alarka, North Carolina
• Creek access- directly off of deck
• Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountain National Park
• Located approximately an hour and a half from Asheville, NC
• Located approximately an hour and a half from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge
• Motorcycle accessible
Accommodation:
• Sleeps 10 guests
• 1 King bed, 3 full size beds, and 2 twin beds
• 2 full bathrooms, one on each level of home
• Pet-friendly
Amenities:
• Kitchen with all the usual supplies
• Open deck on the creek
• Schlage coded door lock
• Washer/Dryer
• Gas Fireplace
• Foosball table
Important Information Before Booking Your Yellow Rose Cabin Rental
Mountain Roads:
Be prepared for steep, narrow, and curvy roads, both state-maintained and private.
Gravel roads are common.
These roads are part of the mountain charm, but may require extra caution while driving.
Property accessibility:
All vehicles accessible
Yellow Rose prioritizes your safety.
Cabin descriptions will specify if 4WD, AWD, or FWD is required for access.
Call Yellow Rose before booking if you plan to bring motorcycles to inquire about motorcycle-friendly cabins.
If you have any concerns about accessing your cabin, call Yellow Rose before arrival for a discussion.
Yellow Rose Cabin Rentals:
Top-rated customer service
Locally owned and operated since 1995
Committed to giving back to the local community
Offers 24/7 emergency assistance
*discount excludes existing reservations and May 24th-31st*
Relax on the deck during the day while the kids enjoy playing in the creek and yard. Then, as evening falls, gather around the fire pit for some delicious s'mores! This cabin is pet-friendly, so feel free to bring along your four-legged family members.
Location:
• Bryson City, Alarka, North Carolina
• Creek access- directly off of deck
• Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountain National Park
• Located approximately an hour and a half from Asheville, NC
• Located approximately an hour and a half from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge
• Motorcycle accessible
Accommodation:
• Sleeps 10 guests
• 1 King bed, 3 full size beds, and 2 twin beds
• 2 full bathrooms, one on each level of home
• Pet-friendly
Amenities:
• Kitchen with all the usual supplies
• Open deck on the creek
• Schlage coded door lock
• Washer/Dryer
• Gas Fireplace
• Foosball table
Important Information Before Booking Your Yellow Rose Cabin Rental
Mountain Roads:
Be prepared for steep, narrow, and curvy roads, both state-maintained and private.
Gravel roads are common.
These roads are part of the mountain charm, but may require extra caution while driving.
Property accessibility:
All vehicles accessible
Yellow Rose prioritizes your safety.
Cabin descriptions will specify if 4WD, AWD, or FWD is required for access.
Call Yellow Rose before booking if you plan to bring motorcycles to inquire about motorcycle-friendly cabins.
If you have any concerns about accessing your cabin, call Yellow Rose before arrival for a discussion.
Yellow Rose Cabin Rentals:
Top-rated customer service
Locally owned and operated since 1995
Committed to giving back to the local community
Offers 24/7 emergency assistance
*discount excludes existing reservations and May 24th-31st*
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Swain County
Reviews
3.7
Good(56 Reviews)3.7
Needs a good cleaning other then that it was great
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We surely enjoyed our stay. The cabin was rustic and peaceful and just what we needed. We had the best time playing in the creek and unplugging for a couple days. We loved the rustic country feel of the cabin and it was plenty of room for our large family to be comfortable. The cabin was nice enough, but it was a bit dusty and several cobwebs. Surely the cleaning service could take a few quick minutes to dust the fans and knock down cobwebs. The kitchen had most needed supplies, but could use a couple bigger pots. we had to cook some meals in two medium pots in order to feed our bunch. Other than that we had no complaints and would most definitely stay again. If you are wanting to get away from it all and spend some peaceful time in nature I most definitely recommend Larky Lodge.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the cabin, but the company needs to put a little TLC into it! We had a bad start due to it had not been cleaned before we got there. No wifi, shower upstairs leaked in king bedroom downstairs, the phone didn't work,and the satellite was messed up. I called Yellowrose and they were easy to deal with and did refund back a little money for the cleaning issue. The kids loved the creek! It was good to be disconnected from things for a little bit! I would stay again at Larky Lodge, but I just wish you would update it a little and fix what needs fixing.
3.7
The rental service answered my calls and e-mails. The cable or Davao player worked and they said they would send someone and no one ever showed up. We bought our own DVD player in Sylva. The kitchen drawers had rodent droppings in them and there were mice in the house. I told the rental company and they told me they would contact their pest control service. The cabin is not thoroughly cleaned. The floor wipes up black and needs to be mopped badly. The shower doors and track have mold and mildew. Also, no tread in the porcelain tub so be careful. My wife fell in the shower the last night. Also, the oven decided it wanted to give up the last night we were there. We had to do sandwiches. There were no trout thag I could find. Make sure you look at trout stocking dates and locations. The neighbor told me they stock the stream in March. He told me the group of guys before us fished their entire stay and only caught three trout. This property is a tie with another awful VRBO in D.C. whose ad was misleading and the place was filthy. I think we will only rent from legit people from now on. Lastly, a lot of what I said was repeated over and over in the book in the cabin that renters write about their experiences. The cabin is worth 90-100 a night. Just because you packed beds in doesn’t mean it’s worth the money being charged. They do have more cooking dishes and pans than I have seen most places which was great until the oven broke.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Overall the experience was good. We were not able to use the tv, dvd players, or the gas fire place and only 2 eyes worked on the stove and it was dirty. There is a rotten place on the deck that could give way. It is secluded and very quiet which was nice to not have to hear traffic constantly. we would stay again, but I think some updates need to be made.
3.7
The cabin was definitely cuter than the posted pictures. However the fireplace didnt work neither did any of the tvs, and 2 eyes of the stove didnt work. It was a good little place to escape and unplug for a bit
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Rental was great family really enjoyed.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location. The stream is awesome! No internet and no TV and the DVD player doesn't work so if you can't go offline then I wouldn't recommend it. But if you can then this is the place for you. I loved it but my people were a little upset there wasn't at least TV.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Have been coming here for approx 30 years and in this same house. Love the location , however this year the house needed some more cleaning and looking after. Direct tv never worked. Had to purchase a dvd player since the old one hasn't worked in the last two years.Purchased our own coffee maker since part of the one at the house is gone. Grounds looked good. One eye on stove never worked. Just think it needs some more care. I hate having to wait till 4pm to check in also. We usually leave early in the morning and would like to check in early also.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location very quiet peaceful was more than we expected 4 great grandchildren loved the creek stayed in it all day would definitely suggest it for other families
3.7
Our stay was everything we needed! The remotes alllowed us to disconnect from technology and reconnect with the human element! Reminded us the importance of both!
3.7
It was a good place to stay. It needs a deep cleaning, spiderwebs and dirty windows. Maybe some internet. 😜
All our problems where resolved immediately . Power outage all along Alarka Rd.
It could use a folder on how things work. Like that fireplace.
We would stay again.
3.7
Exactly what we were looking for. End of lane privacy. Plenty of space for family. No internet or cell service! So if you want to get away from it all-this is a great place.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We fell in love with this place, it was warm cozy and bigger than expected!
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our cabin vacation was great. Loved the location and the cabin itself. Very authentic. Could hear the creek all night long roaring by. Just an overall great place. Will be back again.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Love the place. Love the stream. Love how close the place was to our needs.
3.7
Great Location, no trick photography the creek actually runs that close to the house. The sound of the water at night made for a great nights sleep, the creek during the day made for hours of fun fishing and playing, and the creekside fire pit made a great gathering place in the evening. Close enough to Bryson City to get the things we needed, but far enough to disconnect.
The house needs a few minor repairs and the cleaners could pay a little more attention to detail, but other than that it was perfect.
Would not hesitate to stay here again.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely no phone service or Wi-Fi, house has tons of mold and smells of mildew. Upstairs shower leaks into master bedroom. Upstairs AC covered in mold, house is full of dust, almost like the cleaners didn’t dust in about 5 years. 2 hour ride to get to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg.
3.7
Worst stay ever
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very unhappy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely no phone service or Wi-Fi, house has tons of mold and smells of mildew. Upstairs shower leaks into master bedroom. Upstairs AC covered in mold, house is full of dust, almost like the cleaners didn’t dust in about 5 years. 2 hour ride to get to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I loved the location of the cabin. I loved it Being next to the running water, so peaceful. I called and requested fire wood which was there when we arrived. It was a very generous amount for the money. We had fires every night and still had plenty left at the end of the week which we took home for our own fire pits. It would have been nice if they had taken it to the back of the cabin where they had a nice place to store the firewood instead of dumping it in the front. There was a hole in the porch with a nail sticking up. We had to keep an eye on the dog to make sure she didn’t hurt her paw on it. We weren’t real happy with that, anyone could have stepped on it. The place to park/ turn around was very small. It was a bit tricky maneuvering our big truck to get it turned around. Other than these few things, we loved the cabin. I would absolutely recommend staying there
3.7
Very happy with our stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I loved the location of the cabin. I loved it Being next to the running water, so peaceful. I called and requested fire wood which was there when we arrived. It was a very generous amount for the money. We had fires every night and still had plenty left at the end of the week which we took home for our own fire pits. It would have been nice if they had taken it to the back of the cabin where they had a nice place to store the firewood instead of dumping it in the front. There was a hole in the porch with a nail sticking up. We had to keep an eye on the dog to make sure she didn’t hurt her paw on it. We weren’t real happy with that, anyone could have stepped on it. The place to park/ turn around was very small. It was a bit tricky maneuvering our big truck to get it turned around. Other than these few things, we loved the cabin. I would absolutely recommend staying there
3.7
Great location
Loved the kid friendly stream, and lovely wooded area, and the sounds are enchanting...wonderful soothing feelings were found, yes we will go again...
3.7
No wi-fi, nor cell phone service, there was a phone but didn't have dial tone (we didn't mind, but the listing did not mention it)
Found socks & underwear in between couch pillows and one of the beds
Other than that cabin is great, it's a delightful creek, full of rocks and fish
I would definitely stay there again
3.7
No contact with outside world
No wi-fi, nor cell phone service, there was a phone but didn't have dial tone (we didn't mind, but the listing did not mention it)
Found socks & underwear in between couch pillows and one of the beds
Other than that cabin is great, it's a delightful creek, full of rocks and fish
I would definitely stay there again
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property was exactly as advertised. We enjoyed the amenities: creek, porch, fire pit and grill. It was nice to be “off the grid” for a week. Yellow Rose is very professional.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a wonderful place for our family to get together. There were eight of us and it accommodated us perfectly.
3.7
A Hallmark Thanksgiving and Loving Larkey Lodge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I along with my family (2 daughters & husbands and 3 grands) loved the 4 bedroom cottage. Polar Express in matching pajamas, horseback riding & hiking to 3 waterfalls, fishing in the stream beside the cottage, and making Smores at the fire pit were enjoyed. Perfect location. Bryson City is picturesque and decorated beautifully for Christmas.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I along with my family (2 daughters & husbands and 3 grands) loved the 4 bedroom cottage. Polar Express in matching pajamas, horseback riding & hiking to 3 waterfalls, fishing in the stream beside the cottage, and making Smores at the fire pit were enjoyed. Perfect location. Bryson City is picturesque and decorated beautifully for Christmas.
3.7
Casual weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a relaxing stay there by the stream. The location was great. We had a few accidents that hampered our stay. We would recommend to friends that want to fish.
3.7
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a relaxing stay there by the stream. The location was great. We had a few accidents that hampered our stay. We would recommend to friends that want to fish.
3.7
We all enjoyed our stay, here’s a few items that need to be addressed in the house. The house had a musty odor, cobwebs everywhere, something in upstairs bath is leaking down in king bedroom. Also the deck over the water has come a loose from stairs. The house is an interesting house that needs a little tlc!
Thank you!
Have a great day.
3.7
Review
We all enjoyed our stay, here’s a few items that need to be addressed in the house. The house had a musty odor, cobwebs everywhere, something in upstairs bath is leaking down in king bedroom. Also the deck over the water has come a loose from stairs. The house is an interesting house that needs a little tlc!
Thank you!
Have a great day.
3.7
Great cabin just needs to be updated my daughter about went crazy with no service or wifi
3.7
Cute cabin but needs serious cleaning!
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The cabin and location was very nice. The creek next to the cabin was relaxing and beautiful. The cabin had plenty of room for everyone. The cabin stunk of mold and mildew, under the furniture was very dirty, the cabinets needed cleaned and a rat or mouse was eating our food.
3.7
Great stay
Great cabin just needs to be updated my daughter about went crazy with no service or wifi
3.7
I will be back
3.7
Took my grandkids
I will be back
3.7
Enjoyed the stay and the house but need new cleaners the people that are cleaning don't do a good job would love to have internet there and the beds upstairs needs updates. The trash wasn't picked up. The house is beautiful and loved the river running down beside of it took beautiful pictures. If you fix the problelms the house would be great and the door knob on the front door needs fixing it kept falling off
3.7
Larky creek lodge
Rating Details:
The property manager was more than helpful.
The vacation rental was very dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We have used Yellow Rose ReL Eastate every time we go to Bryson N.C..This was the first time we were so disappointed the house was not clean at all the house smelled moldy and dead bugs along base board, microwave dirty stove top, stuff broke, steps going down broke and being held up with rock, fans dusty when they were running dust went every where. ND on my last day I WAS WOKE UP BY ROOFING COMPANY FIXING THE ROOF. NOT GOOD !!!
3.7
Rating Details:The property manager was more than helpful.The vacation rental was very dirty.I was very happy with the location.I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.Reviewer Comments:We have used Yellow Rose ReL Eastate every time we go to Bryson N.C..This was the first time we were so disappointed the house was not clean at all the house smelled moldy and dead bugs along base board, microwave dirty stove top, stuff broke, steps going down broke and being held up with rock, fans dusty when they were running dust went every where. ND on my last day I WAS WOKE UP BY ROOFING COMPANY FIXING THE ROOF. NOT GOOD !!!
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Swain County?
The average price for a rental in Swain County is $192 per night. This rental is $47 above the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The perfect fishing lodge. 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 The perfect fishing lodge 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 The perfect fishing lodge?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, fireplace, and parking.
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