The drive up the first time is a little scary (especially at night), but you’ll get used to it. The place is cozy and clean. The back porch is the crème de la crème of this beautiful property. Every day the view was changed by the weather. Our cell phone didn’t work, but the limited internet data gave us the ability to text. It’s a getaway that truly helps you get away from all the ruckus of daily life. The river on Wayah road has numerous waterfalls, that rival most of the falls in the national park. You could spend your days photographing them, fly fishing, tubing, or rafting on the numerous rivers in the area. Don’t forget to fire up the grill for some grilled fresh trout you catch from the river. I’d rate this place a slice of Heaven above the clouds among a sea of green. Can’t imagine what this place looks like in the Fall. Do some research before you come, because there’s so much you can do. Or just hang out at the cabin and do nothing, s’mores around a campfire, games on the back porch. Either way, you’ll have a magical time.

The view is spectacular, and it is so quiet. Only saw the neighbors once and that is while they drove by the cabin going to their place. I would place this in the top 6 of all the VRBO's I've stayed in.

We loved our stay at the cabin. Clean and had everything you would need for a nice comfortable stay. The view was amazing. We could hear the waterfalls and river from the back porch. So peaceful and relaxing. So glad we stayed there for our family summer vacation.

Place is fantastic, exactly as described! Looking forward to staying there again this fall.

The property ideal for two although it can sleep 6. The indoor fireplace and thankfully firewood provided makes a very cozy cabin when the mountain rain weather hunkers in. Super benefit you can bring your animal babies. You must be country tough as in order to see this view you’ve got to have the know how to manage the steep drive in and out. The owner is awesome to communicate with.

We had a great time at the cabin. The view and everything you see in the surrounding area are just breathtaking. Be careful if you drive in to the area from US 129, the Dragon Tail portion can be crazy on a nice sunny Saturday like we encountered. The cabin had everything we needed, even some cooking oil and spices, a crock pot, and even some cortisone cream in the bathroom for first aid. There was also plenty of firewood. We enjoyed our quiet and private week long getaway with our toddler and pug, and would love to return someday when the toddler is big enough to enjoy the river sports! Access to GSMNP was easy through Cherokee we got to know the roads very well in just a week. We recommend the hike to the fire tower on the Appalachian Trail (tellico gap if I remember correctly) not far from the cabin. Also Bryson City is easy to get to and a nice little town to explore while visiting the road to nowhere.

Absolutely loved the cabin and the location. Very private and peaceful. Perfect size for our family. Wonderful host too.

Tranquility!!!

We had a great time for the holiday week. Wonderful owner, very kind and responsive.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The cabin is great! The view is spectacular! Highly recommend!

The cabin was really nice. The property owner was very responsive to any questions we had. We would definitely rent here again. The view from the cabin was great and we timed it perfectly to see the fall colors.

Cozy cabin in great location. Easy process. Wish I could’ve stayed longer.

We just wanted to hike , relax with a beautiful view. Love not having cell service since our family from Kansas don't know how to stop working. We came at peak time with a billion dollar view.

This was our second year staying a month in this cabin. We couldn’t be happier with it and it’s host/owner. Communication with her was superb. The house is beautifully furnished, comfortable (I was thrilled with the recliner) and has all the accessories you could ask for. While we had trouble with the TV a year ago, DISH TV was great this time and had better channels (except alas, no good sports). The internet works great and I could have Zoom work meetings with no problem except my fear of using too much internet. (The host reports she is trying to procure unlimited internet, which would make this stay absolutely perfect). This house has the best view of any we have stayed at in the area, and it’s road now has more blacktop than the year before and is easily accessible without 4 wheel drive). We couldn’t have been more pleased with this ‘home away from home’ with its soothing sound of waterfalls in the background.

My wife and I loved staying at this property. We were there for 1 week. The views were spectacular, very few neighbors, and close to great trout fishing/motorcycle roads.

This was the best place I have ever stay in mountains and will be back.

Judy was responsive with all of our needs. There was a mix up with the house cleaner but Judy reconciled the issues and clearly communicated with us. Overall, cleanliness was acceptable and the house keeper was waiting on me to leave the morning I checked out. The drive on Wayah Rd follows the Nantahala River, there are several pull overs to view waterfalls and explore along the river banks. The view from the back porch and having to disconnect from our cell phones was worth every penny spent. There is a land line for emergencies and how my husband called in the evenings to check in and enough wi-fi to download maps for your next day's adventures. I refused to check my work email :) Bryson City is about 30 minutes away and 45 minutes to and hour for the Cherokee side of the GSMNP. The NOC is within 10-15 minutes from the cabin for watersports. We did not raft, but enjoyed sitting by the river listening to live music while drinking a local beer. I do recommend arriving before dark your first drive in to become familiar with the sharp turns of Wayah Rd and the steepness of the driveway. My front wheel drive SUV made it up and down the driveway without any trouble, even after it rained. I can imagine 4-wheel drive or chains would be necessary in icy/snowy conditions. It is also quite the hike if you don't feel like traveling but want to exercise and enjoy the magic of these mountains. The Rhododendron were in full bloom, lining the driveway along with many other wildflowers and berries. You don't get this view without a little work. The only sounds were birdsong, the river, and thunderstorms. There is also no light pollution, so I highly recommend turning off all the cabin lights and letting your eyes adjust for the best star gazing on clear nights. All appliances needed to cook were available. The rooms were comfortable sizes and plenty of space for all of us. My niece loved the "closet" bed. My only recommendations are a swing or somewhere to hang hammocks and a full length mirror upstairs.

The cabin was in a PERFECT location with a wonderful view. Quiet and private but still short drives to everything you want to do in the area. We thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Definitely recommend and would happily stay again!

My family and I enjoyed a wonderful stay at this cabin! The view off the back porch is amazing. Cabin was well maintained and comfortable. The lake and river are both close by and easy to get to and the drive up through the mountains was a lot of fun. Great get away!

This cabin had everything you need to experience the Nantahala Forest and river. The location is very convenient to Carolina Outfitters and NOC. The views off of the back deck are superb. You can even hear the Nantahala River from the deck. We enjoyed the new grill on the deck and the washer and dryer too.

This cabin had everything you need to experience the Nantahala Forest and river. The location is very convenient to Carolina Outfitters and NOC. The views off of the back deck are superb. You can even hear the Nantahala River from the deck. We enjoyed the new grill on the deck and the washer and dryer too.

The 3BR log cabin was comfortable and well equipped for our family of four. It is quiet and has spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains from the porch. The property owner responded quickly after a minor glitch getting into the cabin. Please be aware there is little to no cell service at the top of the mountain. This is a perfect spot to unplug and and unwind. Hiking and white water rafting are close by as well as dinner by the lake just a short drive away.

The 3BR log cabin was comfortable and well equipped for our family of four. It is quiet and has spectacular views of the Great Smoky Mountains from the porch. The property owner responded quickly after a minor glitch getting into the cabin. Please be aware there is little to no cell service at the top of the mountain. This is a perfect spot to unplug and and unwind. Hiking and white water rafting are close by as well as dinner by the lake just a short drive away.

The property is as described and the pictures DO NOT do the view justice. It is amazing in person. You can hear the river on the back deck and it just makes it perfect to sit out with your morning coffee, for a meal or just to enjoy it. Despite being fairly secluded it is not a bad drive to Bryson City and there are plenty of places along the way to stop along the river to view waterfalls or sit on rock outcropping over the river. My son and I plan on returning.

The property is as described and the pictures DO NOT do the view justice. It is amazing in person. You can hear the river on the back deck and it just makes it perfect to sit out with your morning coffee, for a meal or just to enjoy it. Despite being fairly secluded it is not a bad drive to Bryson City and there are plenty of places along the way to stop along the river to view waterfalls or sit on rock outcropping over the river. My son and I plan on returning.

It was a well kept cabin on a mountain road. The road really isn’t as intimidating as you’d think. We made the trip in a FWD SUV and it was fine. The surrounding roads are very scenic as well.

We came up here for my sons 16th birthday cause he wanted to see mountains and boy did we!!!! So much to see and do just 20-30 mins away if not closer!!! Property was clean and perfect for our family of 5 plus our dog!!!! Thanks for the wonderful time!!

We came up here for my sons 16th birthday cause he wanted to see mountains and boy did we!!!! So much to see and do just 20-30 mins away if not closer!!! Property was clean and perfect for our family of 5 plus our dog!!!! Thanks for the wonderful time!!

Perfect place to unplug and spend time offline and with family. The cabin is cozy and the porch is divine! A couple issues with things not working, but Judy was extremely diligent about fixing them. We'd stay there again - the area is beautiful and we found plenty to do. Perfect for nature lovers and families.

Perfect place to unplug and spend time offline and with family. The cabin is cozy and the porch is divine! A couple issues with things not working, but Judy was extremely diligent about fixing them. We'd stay there again - the area is beautiful and we found plenty to do. Perfect for nature lovers and families.

Had a great time with family for our thanksgiving trip. The views are beautiful!! Must take a trip down the road to see the amazing waterfalls!

Very nice cabin, everything you need is there. Clean, plenty of room, and nice view from the back porch of the sun setting. I will say if you're trying to make it up that mountain in a minivan or something like that, it may pose a challenge. I think due to the cold snap we experienced during our stay, we had all the ladybugs trying to get out of the cold. So they were somehow getting inside, but they did not really bother any of us. Nice and quiet inside and out. The only challenge was no service, so if you are trying to stay connected, this may be an issue. We had to get off the mountain to get service (CL service is sketchy at best all over this entire area, not just here.). That is why the communication rating.........as soon as I got there I wanted to report the oven handle was broken, but could not. Other than that, I was very pleased with my stay. The host did a great job providing proper description of the cabin.