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Hot Tub Soaking & Deep Creek Fishing
Let your worries float away at the Firefly Cottage located directly on Deep Creek. Nestled in the Smoky Mountains, this adorable cottage is located only a 1/2 mile from the GSMNP entrance. With more than 150 hiking trails and 3 waterfalls it's ideal for the nature enthusiast . From tubing down Deep Creek, to catching Brown & Rainbow trout or a quick trip to the farm to pick fresh fruit there is something for everyone. If shopping, dining, or live music interests you take a trip to downtown.

Lakefront Cozy Vintage A-Frame
Leave your worries behind as you settle in to the tranquility of Blue Heron Chalet, mere steps from phenomenal Lake Santeetlah! Perfect for a romantic getaway for couples or to just recharge surrounded by nature's bounty. 80% of the shoreline is National Forest land. The house is lakefront & features a private dock in a quiet cove, perfect for swimming or just hanging out! Bring your lake toys or rent a boat during your stay. Several kayaks, a paddle board & various floats are available onsite.

Amazing View! Smoky Mountains Pet Friendly Hikers
Beautiful scenic amazing views through the Great Smokey Mountains National Park Blue Ridge Parkway. Breath taking panoramic views off-the-grid overlooking farms and countryside Blue Ridge Mtns of NC and TN. Access to Harrah's Cherokee Casino, minutes from Cataloochee Ski Resort, numerous hikes throughout the Smoky Mtns National Park, recreational activities, getaway, Newly built LUXE House Cabin design. Hot Tub View overlooks a pond with water fall. Creative spaces for SMOKEY, SMOKY MOUNTAINS.

Romantic Couples Stay with Hot Tub & Great Views
Experience Luxury Glamping at Natures Dome while Exploring the Smoky Mountains this Summer. Chase waterfalls and count the stars ✨ gazing through the skylight. Relax listening to the sounds of the creek below 💞. Enjoy the privacy & seclusion while being minutes from downtown Sylva & Dillsboro, Harrah's Cherokee Casino & The Smoky Mountain Scenic Train Ride 🚂. The National Parks & Blueridge Parkway is within 25 mins while bigger cities like Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge are about an hours drive.

Lake View Cottage
Newly redecorated, wonderfully rustic, & simply charming rock cottage family home with lake view & a creek running beside it, directly off a main road (no steep driveways). Just at .6 miles to the Alarka Boat Ramp & Marina, less than ten miles to downtown Bryson City, 20 minutes to Nantahala Outdoor Center, under 20 miles to Cherokee & Harrah's casino, 30 miles to The Dragon's Tail. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets on the front porch while waving to passing vehicles (most likely a family member!).

Tuckaseegee River House
Tuckasegee River House - 4 Bed/2 Bath/ Sleeps 6. Get as close to the water as possible! Large Covered Deck overlooking the river with Hot Tub under the stars! Unwind outside around the riverside fire pit. World class trout fishing just steps away. Just a short drive from downtown Dillsboro & Sylva, 10 minute drive from WCU, 20 minute drive from the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad’s Polar Express in Bryson City, and 45 mins from Asheville! Perfect for fisherman, families or romantic get-a-ways!

Adorable 2/1 Cabin on Roaring Creek w/New Hot Tub
Welcome to "A Nook on Coopers Creek" From the moment you arrive, you can enjoy nature's symphony performed daily by the sound of rushing water and birds chirping. Enjoy nature at its best at this sweet newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1 Queen bed & one set of bunk beds, 1 bathroom cabin that is located in Bryson City. This creek side paradise provides all the comforts of home! Relax by the creek in the hot tub and don't forget to grab your fishing pole! The perfect place for a romantic getaway!

Casa Caboose, less than 1 mile from GSMNP
NOTE: we are less than 3 min from GSMNP, not 40 min as Airbnb states on our listing. Tiny house Caboose with river access, less than 1 mile from GSMNP, and across the river from Vee Hollow Bike Trails, next door to the Cabin of Lost Soles. Sorry, NOT suitable for pets or children under 12. Perfect for 1 or 2 people. Full size bed and full size futon. Need more room? Book both the Casa Caboose and the Cabin of Lost Soles. Check out our other listing next door: Cabin of Lost Soles

Hannahs River Retreat
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located cabin. UNPLUG from the daily grind. Bask in the serenity of your surroundings. Convenient to downtown Bryson City and Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountain event park. Check out the local attractions and activities or just enjoy the sound of the river from the covered porch. Make sure to check out our guest book for fun things to do in the area. GIRLS WEEKEND? Don’t forget to book a massage apt with Sara!

Cozy Creek Cottage
Country cottage with vintage decor. Sitting next to the creek. Cozy up on the day bed on the back porch and enjoy the sound of the creek. Conveniently located to lots of attractions such as hiking, rafting, shopping and local breweries. 8.8 miles from the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Only 3.7 mi. to downtown Cherokee and 8.5 miles to Bryson City. Fully stocked kitchen with Keurig coffee maker. Coffee, cream and sugar provided. Smart tv and wifi.

Evergreen on Little River Private river access.
Relax with the family at this peaceful riverfront sanctuary. Located on the boundary of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Evergreen on Little River offers a rare blend of luxury and raw, natural beauty. Your arrival begins with a unique adventure: fording our small, stream at the horseshoe bend—the moment you’ll know you’ve truly escaped. As soon as you get settled, take our staircase down to a private, pristine stretch of the Little River. Relax, you are home!

Sweet Pea Tiny Home
Such an adorable little little space! It has a queen bed on main level(no loft), little couch, tv, full size kitchen with full size fridge. It was custom built in the summer of 2020 by the Amish, with plenty of attention to detail. We placed it Creekside in our tiny home community. We added a door out the bedroom to have its own little deck and steps to take you out to your own firepit and creek area along with a charcoal grill. It's the cutest little tiny home!
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Creekside Cottage - Relax and Unwind

Water’s Edge • Creekfront • Hot Tub • Near GSMNP

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Cozy Riverside Studio in the Heart of Townsend

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