Paddler's Retreat served as a great base for all our activities for the week. The location is close and quiet. Close to NOC and Tsali and really quiet compared to other places we have stayed in the Nantahala gorge. Rental company is top notch.

Can't wait to go back, couldn't have scripted better weather, low crowds, great views, etc. The 'shoulder' season between spring break and Memorial Day is great! Yes, the driveway is a bit steep with a switchback but our pickup had no problem - slow and steady and you should be good even in a car. We had perfect cell service (Verizon) so we just turned the ringers and alerts off to 'disconnect' (and told everyone we were in the mountains and spotty service lol). House internet is satellite, and it is slow, so as the listing says - no streaming and basic downloads are very slow. But that was no problem for us. Grab your basics for checkin at the store in town and then go back - there were discount cards in the kitchen for our visit. The cabin is centrally located to so many things! It sits on a ridge and there are houses directly below but we rarely heard anything and enjoyed the quiet. If you are looking for a cabin with no neighbors at all, in the middle of nowhere, this isn't it. Were very surprised to even see fireflies in mid-April! We enjoyed it so much we didn't turn the TV on until the last night and we able to add extra time to our week stay because we just didn't want to leave. Then just after we left we heard about the elk heard that went wandering through downtown Bryson City and right past the bar that we had grabbed lunch at during a visit to town. Bummed we missed that! Kitchen is well stocked, dig in the cupboards and you will find what you need.

First impression was how wonderfully CLEAN this place was. We truly appreciated that! The layout worked so well for us being two couples. Well stocked with linens and toiletries, cooking needs. Super comfortable beds. It was cool out and we loved using the fireplace. Pretty view off the back porch, the rocking chairs were a nice place to settle and relax at the end of the day. Great proximity to Bryson City area where we spent our time enjoying all the sights and activities. This home is outstanding!

The house was perfect for our stay and close to NOC.

The view was nice especially from th hottub where we enjoyed relaxing and enjoying the sounds of nature.

This property was amazing! Best of the best! All amenities and special touches were thought out and accounted for!

Private cabin nestled in the woods overlooking the beautiful mountains, but just 15 minutes from Main St in Bryson City. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed to enjoy our getaway - peace and quiet, comfortable accommodations, great porch, fire pit and camp grill combined with the incredible beauty of the surroundings, added up to the perfect way to escape the city. The management company was also extremely helpful and quick with responses. Very easy to check in and supplied a welcome book full of detailed info. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

This was our first trip to the Smokey mountains and this property was great. The hot tub and firepit outside were wonderful to have after hiking during the day. We really appreciated the ability to bring our dog Millie. The view from the back porch was the highlight for us.

Had a great vacation! Loved the view, hot tub, and fireplace. The cabin was clean and spacious. Only suggestion would be to have streaming capability (used our hot spot) and more cookware. There were only a couple of usable pans and very little cooking utensils. Overall great stay!

Same as above

We enjoyed our stay! The king split plan was perfect for two couples. Cabin was nice and secluded only one on dead end road. Gravel road was passable with our mini van. Nice Mountain View across back deck, fire pit, charcoal grille, corn hole. Picnic table, hot tub. New appliances: dishwasher, washer & dryer, microwave. Comfy sectional sofa & fireplace. Beds we super comfortable! If we come back to this area we would stay here again.

We are seniors and appreciated the privacy and comfort of the property.

The cabin is an ideal vacation location. A little gentle rain was all the noise we had. Cabin was spotless and kitchen was perfect. We were a short drive to town and grocery store. Bryson City had all the places we needed to shop, and everyone was friendly. At the cabin we grilled outdoors or cooked indoors most nights and made use of the hot tub every day. We had no internet issues and the tv worked whenever we used it. This was such a relaxing vacation. We drove to several parks and dams along with a trip to the Cherokee Nation Museum. The driveway is a little steep, but our Honda Pilot handled it with ease. If you have a low riding car such as a Corvette, you may bottom out...not sure. The directions were easy to follow, and Steve from the management company was very easy to work with when we checked it. If you want a relaxing vacation with a great view, then please book this location. We had a fabulous vacation at the cabin.

We have rented many cabins over the years and this is one of our favorite spots! The owner have us all the info we needed to get last minute groceries and go right to the cabin. The cabin is beautiful! It was very clean and inviting and was perfect for our family. We enjoyed sitting on the back porch watching the hummingbirds and many other varieties of birds that flitted from tree to tree right in front of us! Beautiful view of the sunrise! Everything we needed to make us feel at home was provided. The hot tub was especially welcomed at the end of busy days of gem mining, walking for hours checking out the sights, horseback riding, etc. Very relaxing! We will be back in the area next year and hopefully this cabin will be available again! We had a wonderful time!

We reserved this home in the mountains near Bryson City to spend time away in the North Carolina mountains. The property was well maintained and the few issues we had were handled promptly. Steve and the rest of their team was very responsive to our needs.

Great location and beautiful home

The comfort of the cabin was great. The driveway was awful especially after using it several times a day over the week. Also, the windows and blinds were quite dirty yet the cabin was clean and well maintained.

This was our first trip to Bryson City. We really enjoyed the area...the cabin was wonderful for 2 couples & we loved the secluded location. We enjoyed the train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad & the town. We had great coffee at Mountain Perks & dinner at Anthony's.

The house was everything we wanted for a relaxing getaway.

The cabin was exactly what we needed. Perfect place to unplug. Secluded enough that we didn't see anyone else until we ventured out. Close enough to attractions and places of interest within a 15 minute drive. We are already planning a return visit.

The property is easy to find. The driveway was a little tricky at first for our SUV, but once we decided to back in we had no problems. The home was very fresh and clean and provided plenty of space for our family. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and our daughters enjoyed the games and puzzles that were available. The beds were very comfortable and the property had nice views. We loved the location to nearby attractions! We would definitely stay at this property again!

Cabin was very clean and as described. Everything was thought of. The view from the porch was beautiful and I got some great sunrise pictures.

Loved it

Clean, all appliances worked well, nice two large bedrooms. Quiet.

Spent four wonderful nights here with family. The cabin was perfection! We've stayed together at many VRBOs and this one exceeded all of our expectations. From the location, to the views, the comfort touches and supplies. Even tasteful Christmas touches. We'll definitely remember this one.

Loved staying at this property. If you are not used to Mountain roads, the road to the cabin could be challenging, so try to arrive before dark. After the first trip up the road, I had no problem. The trail that is shown is not what I found. If not careful, you could slide off Mountain. Other than these two issues everything was as listed for this cabin. Thanks so much for letting me stay here because we had a great time. Wish it had been warmer so we could have sat outside. RC

Paddlers Retreat was a wonderful property. We had a short stay and management was great about letting us know when the property was ready. It was very clean and comfortable. The view was amazing and the location was perfect! Overall a wonderful experience!

Great place. Loved sitting on the large covered porch in the morning watching the fog drift over the Mountain View. Same in the evening sitting in the hot tub and playing corn hole on the porch. Also, plenty to do and not far away. Nice place!

First class operation from booking all the way through the stay. Paddlers Retreat was everything the listing/ pictures showed and more. My now wife and I were thoroughly impressed with the accommodations. Special props for the most detailed and comprehensive “binder of things” we have seen at any of our stays at VRBO properties. If the Great Smoky Mountains area is on your list of places to visit, this should your “home base”. It was clean, comfortable, welcoming and centrally located for everything we were looking to do. We didn’t have enough time to accomplish everything, but this will be the place we come back to when the time comes to do so. Thank you

The cabin was very clean and comfortable. The back porch afforded some spectacular views of the distant mountains. We didn't go down to the stream often only because it was a bit longer and steeper than we expected. This was a very private cabin; we never encountered any neighbors. The location was close to Bryson City and Smokey Mountain National Park. All together it provided a very relaxing vacation.

Wonderful property very close to the Nantahala River activities and a short drive to Bryson City. Spacious for a family of 4. Very comfortable beds and nice showers (with doors, not curtains!). Had all the supplies needed for light cooking. Great view from the hot tub. We'd definitely rent again.

The house was well appointed and everything we needed was present. Washer and dryer were convenient and worked well. All dishes and pots and pans we needed for cooking were present. The house interior was comfortable and homey. The property was peaceful and secluded, and the views were stunning. It was easy to see the property owners sweated the details with thoughtful touches throughout the cabin. And the very informative welcome book. The gravel driveway is a bit steep and with some ruts. But we managed it in a van with some TLC. Highly recommended and would stay there again.