My Fiance and I just stayed in the Wren's Nest property for 3 nights. It was our first time in the…read morearea and staying in a Watershed property. Overall it was a great cabin and a great experience. Below I'm going to break it down into facts I wish I knew and then some pros and cons. What I wish I would have known: -WiFi is included only if you pick up a device from the office. It was in the instructions but was overlooked by us.We opted not to get it and with Sprint our phones were basically paperweights so be prepared with maps, hikes etc beforehand -The road in the community to get to the cabin was crazy. Very narrow, on cliffs, steep etc. so hopefully you bring a solid car with a little power -The road in our GPS gave us was actually the famous Devil's Tail. Again, steep, constant sharp turns and cliffs. The 30 mile stretch takes like an hour and a half. It's pretty for 5 minutes but then gets old really quick so if you can avoid it I would. Pros -bed was insanely comfortable -cabin was stocked well with most things you would need to cook etc -very clean and well taken care of it looks like -nice and private property Cons -hot tub had LF error on the last night so when we went to get in after going out to dinner it was stuck at 84 degrees. You have a number to call after hours but since it wasn't an emergency I just left a voicemail. I never got a call back and we have since checked out. Bummer because the hot tub was actually a deciding factor for why we chose this over another rental and also not sure why nobody even bothered to reach out at all afterward. -water pressure in shower was low, kind of pees on your head -wood for the fireplace is stored uncovered essentially so it was soaked through and practically not usable. We had to go buy some dry word to start with.

We stayed at Rocky Creek Cottage and despite what their website says it is NOT motorcycle friendly…read more From trying to enter the gate code on an incline while balancing the bike to the EXTREMELY steep inclined driveway, this place was NOT motorcycle friendly. The living room only had a couch and a chair which could not seat all 6 in our party. The chairs at the dining room table were worn out and uncomfortable. The master bed was not comfortable and creeked & groaned with each little movement. The hot tub was half full. Overall, not a good experience. And again, IT WAS NOT MOTORCYCLE FRIENDLY!!!

We rented Larky Lodge from Yellow Rose Realty from 6/29-7/6 of this year. First of all I want to…read morestart by saying the location was beautiful. Hence the one star. Also want to say that we have our own vacation rental in the Outer Banks and are very aware of some of the issues that come up while guests are in the house. Therefore we try to handle any where we rent with the same respect and care that we hope someone does to our place. Unfortunately this Cabin started out bad from the beginning. When we got there and opened up the place there was a distinct smell. So we thought-ok its been closed up for awhile lets get doors and windows open get air flow in. My husband does Commercial HVAC so he said-let me check the AC units. Everyone one of them was full of black mold. So bad in fact we headed back down the mountain and bought cleaning supplies. He spent the first four hours of vacation cleaning them out. Then there was the dried dog feces upstairs the mouse feces in the dishes the DVD player which doesn't work the VHS tapes everywhere with no VCR and finally the Directv which doesn't work either. Oh and one more thing-the shower upstairs leaks into the Master Bedroom downstairs and the downstairs bathroom is full of mold on the ceiling as well. That was two more things. Anyway I placed a call to Yellow Rose the next day and let them know the situation. Explained to them everything-black mold, leakage, turds, TV, turds, etc etc..They asked if we wanted a plumber and said they would send out a tech for the AC. She also said she was going to text or email me when someone was coming out. And stated she would talk to her manager about a credit. Never got a text never got an email-we had already done most of the cleanup so not sure if anyone ever came out as we weren't at the Cabin a good bit of the time. We were really disappointed how this was handled and hope they can remedy some of this-especially a Cabin which is really a health hazard! Pictures attached pre cleaning of mold-

We really enjoyed our stay in Bryson City . However, our stay in the Cozy Cabin by the creek from…read morethe Yellow Rose Reality and Cabin rentals was not up to par! When we first got there we realized that the floors were so dirty we had to wash our feet again before going to bed. Then the toilet would not flush and fill back up for a while and it leaked at the bottom so much we had to put a towel around it. Then we washed our clothes and it leaked around bottom of washer. The closet in bedroom was full of junk and no hangers so had to leave clothes in chest of drawers. There was an extra chiffrobe but it was locked. We called the office and they sent someone out to fix toilet but they didn't. The faucets in sink and tub had dripped until both looked so nasty from iron residue that before I would bathe in tub we bought cleaner and scrub pad and cleaned them both. Even after telling person at office all of this he didn't apologize nor offer any type of refund or discount. Needless to say, we won't use this company again! Such a shame it was a cute little cabin and being right beside the stream it would have been super if all these things had been checked out before we ever got there!

We had the best experience when we rented a cabin with Carolina Mountain Vacations. Cabin was…read moreclean. Views were amazing and working with the staff was very good. They were there with answers when I had any questions. We are already planning our next trip with them.

I cannot in good conscience recommend this company…read more Their cancellation policy is unreasonably rigid. I booked Time Flies over three months ago, unaware that some Airbnb properties operate under a "Super Strict" policy that offers zero flexibility -- even with a month's notice. Most responsible hosts provide at least partial refunds or a date change. Had I known otherwise, I would never have booked here. Four weeks before our trip, my elderly dog suffered a massive seizure and is unlikely to recover. She was coming with us, and under the circumstances, we simply cannot travel. I reached out immediately, explained the situation, and asked to cancel. The host has refused, offering their templated "compassion" -- choosing to keep the full $1,800 for a stay that won't happen and for which they'll provide no service. Seldom do I feel it necessary to leave a one-star review, but this experience fully warrants it. This is greed disguised as policy -- no compassion, no flexibility, no basic decency. Book elsewhere.

First time in the Great Smokies, but saw a Groupon deal for a 2 night getaway. Stayed in the…read moreDogwood, and had an excellent stay! The rental company worked with me so that I could bring my dog, and the cabin was clean. They are certainly small, but for two people it was fine. The hot tub overlooking the national park was the best experience. Looked out and saw the sunrise/sunset each day we were here, and it was amazing. Hot tub is covered with a tin roof on the porch, which sounds amazing when it rains. Wished they had turned on the heater for the tub earlier, it was only 93 when we arrived. Room now has a flat screen with DirecTV! Stove could use some updating, burners are crooked and old, but the ol' girl still worked just fine. Recommend printing out directions as cell signal gets pretty sparse in areas, I used MapQuest and had no issues. I'll be keeping an eye for more deals, as my stay was excellent!

Stayed at Larky Lodge. Let's begin with the positives: good communication, new nice white towels,…read morebeautiful setting next to a roaring stream, great cabin floor plan and layout, fun items (jugs) and artwork. The negatives: this place was very dirty, we know it's a cabin in the woods and didn't expect pristine conditions, but it was dusty, tons of cobwebs, dirty kitchen utensils, we washed everything we used from the kitchen before usage, the sheets would not stay on the bed due to the plastic on the mattresses, evidence of mice infestation with droppings in the kitchen cabinets, do not even look under the beds...looks like years of cobwebs, laundry was left in the dryer, the upstairs shower looked old and nasty, one bedroom door would not close, the top shelf in the fridge is unstable with a middle support dangling, the oven doesn't look like it has ever been cleaned. My summary would be to inspect Larky Lodge before you move in. The place is in need of a major deep, deep clean. It has so much potential to be a place a family could come back to year after year.

Although this company's property was not affected by Hurricane Helene, my family in NC was and we…read morehad to cancel our trip to Bryson four weeks after the hurricane and they only offered a partial refund. Update - it's 100% the correct company and Kathleen is the person I spoke with. My initials didn't change.

We stayed in Heavenly View and LOVED it! Cabin was clean, views were stunning and Kathleen and her…read moreteam were very responsive. This will be a yearly stay for us!

We stayed in the Hummingbird Cabin in late November and it was simply charming! The cabin contains…read moreeverything you need - kitchen appliances etc (just bring your food) and was decked with a lovely Christmas tree in the family room. The bed was comfy and bathroom good size. It was a very comfortable and cozy experience, with a fireplace inside and another on the back deck where you can sit out and enjoy the beautiful views. Everything was very clean. We loved sitting out & eating breakfast looking at the Smokies and at night sitting outside with the fireplace. The cabin is clearly well taken care of and next to it there is a hutch with chickens, a Guinea hen, and rabbits. Joe lives nearby and has alot of good recommendations. Protip: arrive before dark, the roads are windy and steep at times. The nearby town of Bryson City has everything you would likely need & is very cute.

We just completed our third stay at Lands Creek. This time we stayed in The Eagle's Nest…read more Absolutely beautiful place. There were 10 of us, and we had everything we needed. Peaceful, quiet, fantastic view from the deck. Only a few minutes away from downtown Bryson City, where there are great places to eat, do some shopping, take a train ride,...

Hummingbird Cabin was perfect for a girls weekend. Every bed was comfortable so there was no…read morefight for the 'best room'. I even looked up the mattress to order one for home. Plenty of pillows and extra blankets/sheets. Very clean but no smell of artificial fragrances or cleaners. The views are incredible. The hot tub was relaxing after a day of hiking near by. Love how close the cabin is to the cute Bryson Cit's downtown and convenient to grocery stores. We want to come back again with our families- the game room downstairs would be a great spot for the teens (& husbands) and there were more beds in the loft that we didn't even use. Loved this cabin and will definitely be back!

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Virginia's Cottage was a perfect location in Bryson City! It is directly across from the railroad…read moretracks. There is no train traffic past 5pm. In the mornings you can hear the trains and whistles getting ready for the day of trips they do out of the depot. It's very nice and makes you feel at home. The cottage is well decorated and very clean. We loved the landscaping with a wide variety of flowering plants. The beds were very comfortable and claw foot tub was very cool. We met a lady at the chocolate shop that knew about Virginia and her home. Also, Faye at Walnut Creek Farms knew Virginia and told us stories of her. The cottage was the perfect jumping off point to explore the Smokies and surrounding towns like Cherokee. We did 3 waterfalls in the Deep Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Lots of places to explore and check out in Bryson City as well. So much history and Nature to check out! We even watched Fireflies while sitting on the porch. A++++

This place is exactly what we needed! Small operation sitting right on the river. SOOOOOOOOOOOOO…read morerelaxing! New owners were more than accommodating to anything we asked of them. Our only disappointment is that we couldn't stay longer, We will definitely return! Pretty much take what you would camping, but they did have more available in the way of kitchen supplies than we thought they would and a nice size refrigerator. If you have small kids, i recommend getting a cabin with a tub. Thank you for a great mini vacation! Also in regards to staying in bryson city- do yourself a favor and grocery shop and ingles- you'll thank me later!

From the owner: All Cabins Have Access to the Water, Beautiful Nature Views, Cabin Rentals, Family-Operated,…read moreFamily-Owned, Waterfront Views Available Products: Firewood Services: Ice On-Site, Internet and Dish Network, Pavilions, Playground, Firewood