We loved the house and it’s amazing setting. It was just stunning. Great attention to detail, and the creek is amazing. Do go there for family time, do not go expecting to be connected to your devices and the outer world. We had very little luck with phone calls and even texting. it happened, but because of our large group (8 phones) service was so spotty that I stopped trying- but it was a good thing. We were there to get away. Two things of note that I feel possible renters should know- the road to and from the property is fairly long and is dirt/gravel. We negotiated it with our trucks and trailers just fine. As we were all veteran riders, we made do on our motorcycles too, even with a couple of fully dressed tour bikes. That said- it wasn’t for the faint hearted or for low slung sports cars. To be clear- there is scarecely a road in the COUNTY for the faint hearted 😅it’s the mountains after all. I mention these things only to better inform possible renters so that everyone has a great time like we did. Thank you for the awesome get away!

This was one of the best Birthday I’ve had in years. It was peaceful and different for me and my family. We loved it and look forward to doing it again. Thanks to the property owners and managers for making it a great trip

We loved the house and it’s amazing setting. It was just stunning. Great attention to detail, and the creek is amazing. Do go there for family time, do not go expecting to be connected to your devices and the outer world. We had very little luck with phone calls and even texting. it happened, but because of our large group (8 phones) service was so spotty that I stopped trying- but it was a good thing. We were there to get away. Two things of note that I feel possible renters should know- the road to and from the property is fairly long and is dirt/gravel. We negotiated it with our trucks and trailers just fine. As we were all veteran riders, we made do on our motorcycles too, even with a couple of fully dressed tour bikes. That said- it wasn’t for the faint hearted or for low slung sports cars. To be clear- there is scarecely a road in the COUNTY for the faint hearted 😅it’s the mountains after all. I mention these things only to better inform possible renters so that everyone has a great time like we did. Thank you for the awesome get away!

Loved be outside on the trails and be able to spend time with family

Loved be outside on the trails and be able to spend time with family

Property owners were very responsive and nice. Frank the care taker was very helpful and nice. Awesome Property. The location was very good. We drove Mustangs in. Wouldn't recommend that. We pulled it off but it was tough, but worth it.

Exceeded our expectations

Property owners were very responsive and nice. Frank the care taker was very helpful and nice. Awesome Property. The location was very good. We drove Mustangs in. Wouldn't recommend that. We pulled it off but it was tough, but worth it.

Exceeded our expectations

If you truly want to get away from it all and relax in a place of incredible beauty, this is the place for you! The lovely lodge is next to a roaring mountain river on a gorgeous piece of lushly wooded property. We loved sitting out on the covered porch in the comfortable rocking chairs listening to nothing but the flowing waters and birdsongs. Several hummingbirds visited the filled feeder, and we saw so many butterflies! The house was immaculate, the kitchen had everything we needed (including a great knife set, cookie sheets, slow cooker, etc.), and the beds were very comfy. We loved it! Our family of 9 had a great time playing games, cooking, and just being together. You do need to know that while we could get some spotty cell coverage and enough wi-fi to check emails, this would not be the place to stay if you needed strong wi-fi for work or to stream movies (there was a nice TV with cable, but you couldn’t use Netflix, etc.). My son had some work he needed to do, so he drove to Robbinsville (about a half hour drive) and did his online work there at the library. The rest of us weren’t working, so we were fine. Frank the groundskeeper was wonderful, and the owners responded very quickly to any questions I had. The only thing that I wish could have been different is that it rained a lot every day! We couldn’t have a bonfire in the awesome fire pit area like we’d planned on having. We were able to use the nice grill because it was in a covered area. One really nice thing my daughter and I did was drive over to hike in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest which is nearby. Even though it rained most of the time, thanks to the dense canopy of the ancient trees and our rain jackets, we didn’t get too wet. I highly recommend that hike if you are interested in seeing some of the last remaining old growth trees in this area. One last thing-make sure you print out (or screenshot before you get on the road) the very specific directions about how to get there, and look very closely at the photos that are included (so you can read sign names). The lodge is in a very remote location and you'll probably lose cell service/GPS once you leave Robbinsville. Don’t let that scare you! You will find the lodge if you pay close attention to those directions from the owner. I highly suggest getting there before dark. This place is so beautiful! It’s the perfect place to unplug and unwind which is so desperately needed in our crazy world!

Excellent cabin if you want seclusion. Beautiful property with lots to do onsite. Very tough trails for children, cobwebs everywhere inside and outside of home, I guess the cleaning crew ignores those. We also found it odd that we pay for cleaning service and are expected to strip the beds and clean the towels. Overall though the cabin is very well maintained. The property is very private and great for a getaway. Staff around the property were all very nice and helpful as well when asked questions. All 9 of us loved the trip overall and would recommend to others.

If you truly want to get away from it all and relax in a place of incredible beauty, this is the place for you! The lovely lodge is next to a roaring mountain river on a gorgeous piece of lushly wooded property. We loved sitting out on the covered porch in the comfortable rocking chairs listening to nothing but the flowing waters and birdsongs. Several hummingbirds visited the filled feeder, and we saw so many butterflies! The house was immaculate, the kitchen had everything we needed (including a great knife set, cookie sheets, slow cooker, etc.), and the beds were very comfy. We loved it! Our family of 9 had a great time playing games, cooking, and just being together. You do need to know that while we could get some spotty cell coverage and enough wi-fi to check emails, this would not be the place to stay if you needed strong wi-fi for work or to stream movies (there was a nice TV with cable, but you couldn’t use Netflix, etc.). My son had some work he needed to do, so he drove to Robbinsville (about a half hour drive) and did his online work there at the library. The rest of us weren’t working, so we were fine. Frank the groundskeeper was wonderful, and the owners responded very quickly to any questions I had. The only thing that I wish could have been different is that it rained a lot every day! We couldn’t have a bonfire in the awesome fire pit area like we’d planned on having. We were able to use the nice grill because it was in a covered area. One really nice thing my daughter and I did was drive over to hike in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest which is nearby. Even though it rained most of the time, thanks to the dense canopy of the ancient trees and our rain jackets, we didn’t get too wet. I highly recommend that hike if you are interested in seeing some of the last remaining old growth trees in this area. One last thing-make sure you print out (or screenshot before you get on the road) the very specific directions about how to get there, and look very closely at the photos that are included (so you can read sign names). The lodge is in a very remote location and you'll probably lose cell service/GPS once you leave Robbinsville. Don’t let that scare you! You will find the lodge if you pay close attention to those directions from the owner. I highly suggest getting there before dark. This place is so beautiful! It’s the perfect place to unplug and unwind which is so desperately needed in our crazy world!

Excellent cabin if you want seclusion. Beautiful property with lots to do onsite. Very tough trails for children, cobwebs everywhere inside and outside of home, I guess the cleaning crew ignores those. We also found it odd that we pay for cleaning service and are expected to strip the beds and clean the towels. Overall though the cabin is very well maintained. The property is very private and great for a getaway. Staff around the property were all very nice and helpful as well when asked questions. All 9 of us loved the trip overall and would recommend to others.

The house and outside experience was great! The only cons we experienced was not enough hot water and the lack of towels provided. We only had one towel and wash cloth per person for a 3 night stay. The guest house rooms smelled awful and didn't have TV's.

The location is great. The areas outside are what make this an outstanding rental. A large yard that was great for my 3 year old grandson to play and hiking whenever you step into the woods. The creek and waterfalls are relaxing and sound is soothing. I could live there!

The house and outside experience was great! The only cons we experienced was not enough hot water and the lack of towels provided. We only had one towel and wash cloth per person for a 3 night stay. The guest house rooms smelled awful and didn't have TV's.

The location is great. The areas outside are what make this an outstanding rental. A large yard that was great for my 3 year old grandson to play and hiking whenever you step into the woods. The creek and waterfalls are relaxing and sound is soothing. I could live there!

Overall great experience. Great accommodations for large families like ours or large groups. The creek and hiking trails right out the back door are wonderful amenities. A few more basic supplies (salt, pepper, coffee filters...) would be great but we were able stock up at the local grocery store. The Chestnut Lodge is a truly wonderful mountain retreat!

This was the best vacation that we've ever had. We had differing ages and personality types and EVERYONE enjoyed their stay at Chestnut Lodge. We had some problems getting to the property most likely because we traveled at night; I wouldn't do that again for this property. The kitchen was also smaller than we expected but our stay was still perfect. The house and property were absolutely charming, beautiful and just the right fit for us. We did not want leave. The sounds of nature and rushing creek that we encountered from the moment we set foot on the property was just amazing. Our family hiked the trails and up the mountains, made smores, played outdoor races, soccer, waded in creek, relaxed in the hammocks and much more. This place just left us wanting for more of it. We are definitely going to try and schedule more time at this property. This was an 8 hour trek from Florida for us but we'd do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks for such an amazing opportunity and a trip that my family will remember for a lifetime!

Overall great experience. Great accommodations for large families like ours or large groups. The creek and hiking trails right out the back door are wonderful amenities. A few more basic supplies (salt, pepper, coffee filters...) would be great but we were able stock up at the local grocery store. The Chestnut Lodge is a truly wonderful mountain retreat!

This was the best vacation that we've ever had. We had differing ages and personality types and EVERYONE enjoyed their stay at Chestnut Lodge. We had some problems getting to the property most likely because we traveled at night; I wouldn't do that again for this property. The kitchen was also smaller than we expected but our stay was still perfect. The house and property were absolutely charming, beautiful and just the right fit for us. We did not want leave. The sounds of nature and rushing creek that we encountered from the moment we set foot on the property was just amazing. Our family hiked the trails and up the mountains, made smores, played outdoor races, soccer, waded in creek, relaxed in the hammocks and much more. This place just left us wanting for more of it. We are definitely going to try and schedule more time at this property. This was an 8 hour trek from Florida for us but we'd do it again in a heartbeat. Thanks for such an amazing opportunity and a trip that my family will remember for a lifetime!

Very beautiful and relaxing. Bring your food for the week and you won’t have to leave. Very well thought out vacation home!

Very beautiful and relaxing. Bring your food for the week and you won’t have to leave. Very well thought out vacation home!

Difficult to get to but worth it! We all drive SUVs or trucks so we were good. Would book again and relax a bit more. Comfy beds, great family space and incredible views. Breakfast/brunch on the deck is a must. The trails and hammocks and creek all added to the great experience.

Great location with lots of trails. Running creek was so relaxing.

Difficult to get to but worth it! We all drive SUVs or trucks so we were good. Would book again and relax a bit more. Comfy beds, great family space and incredible views. Breakfast/brunch on the deck is a must. The trails and hammocks and creek all added to the great experience.

Great location with lots of trails. Running creek was so relaxing.

Mountain paradise! Wading in the creek, hiking, river rafting, s’mores by the campfire, family card games, great food, comfy beds, hammock naps...great vacation in mountain wilderness! Laughter, fun and TIME with family...Priceless

Mountain paradise! Wading in the creek, hiking, river rafting, s’mores by the campfire, family card games, great food, comfy beds, hammock naps...great vacation in mountain wilderness! Laughter, fun and TIME with family...Priceless

This is a very nice cabin located in a pristine area of North Carolina. The property managers were very nice and attentive to our needs.

Loved sitting on the porch with my family and listening to the water streaming by. Family loved having a firepit to roast marshmellows and had hot dogs. It was a long trip into town but very beautiful view.

If you are looking for a place to disconnect, I can not recommend this property enough. We were looking for a secluded location for a summer vacation with the entire family and the location and lodge did not disappoint. The location and property are beautiful. The kids (9,9,7,2) had a fantastic time and the adults found calm in a hectic life. The hiking was great, (mostly vertical), the creek was cold and refreshing, and the fire pit made for the perfect end of day night cap. There were 10 of us so the 2nd building was a life saver. The gravel roads in and out where not bad we drove in and out (sedan, minivan and SUV) with no problem. If you are looking for a place to get away, put down the phones and tablets and be in nature this is the perfect location! We will be back.