Elegant Log Cabin between Cherokee and Bryson City, hot tub & fire pit

Welcome to The Appalachian Dream! Quiet and secluded on the ridge of a mountain, this rustic and stylish cabin will make your vacation dreams come true. Perfect for family vacations and close to local attractions, you will love the ambiance of this cabin due to the extensive use of wood on the floors, walls, and ceilings. This beautifully decorated luxury log cabin features 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, many outdoor decks and seating areas, a hot tub, gas grill, gas fireplace, outdoor fire pit, and free Wi-Fi. The kitchen is fully stocked and there is a full-size washer and dryer along with games, puzzles, Foosball table, and patio furniture.

The Appalachian Dream is a 2400 square foot cabin within a quiet subdivision, Ocona Lake Estates, and is conveniently located between Bryson City and Cherokee with 4 bedrooms on three levels with lots of space and privacy. The cabin is only a short drive from Maggie Valley, Dillsboro, Smoky Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Nantahala, Tsali, Fontana Lake, and Franklin. Asheville can be reached within an hours’ drive.

This 3-level cabin has a full-size bathroom on each level, two living areas, a loft perfect for reading, and sleeps up to 10 people in 1 king, 2 Queens, and several bunk beds. Televisions are provided in all bedrooms as well the two living areas.

The large master suite is located on the upper level and includes a king size log bed with log furniture. There is a ceiling fan, outdoor deck, and a large bathroom with shower and separate jacuzzi tub. The adjoining loft area has good lighting, a ceiling fan, reading area, and overlooks the main living area below.

The main level includes a full bath, queen bedroom, main living area, kitchen, and dining area. The living room has a gas fireplace, large windows overlooking the distant mountains and trees. The bedroom includes a ceiling fan and features log furniture and antique armoire. The main level includes a covered wrap around-porch on 3 sides of the house. Ample seating is provided on all the decks.

The lower level includes a queen bedroom, the bunk room (bottom 3 bunks will be made for guests and additional linens provided for top 3 bunks), a living area with foosball table, games, puzzles, books, 60 TV and sound system, seating, and full bathroom. Outside this level is the 6-person hot tub, outdoor deck, and firepit.

Access is relatively simple and does not require 4-wheel drive. There are two parking areas.

Elk are frequently seen in the Kituwah Valley area (~2 miles from the house) and have been seen on the property occasionally (see last picture). Ocona Lake Estates is located along the Oconaluftee River and the river can be easily accessed at the community's picnic/BBQ facility. This river is noted for its large trout but does require a special license to fish. You can walk to the river from the house. You can do tube float trips down this fairly quiet section of the river as well as swim from the community facility on the river. We are also only minutes away from the Tuckaseegee River which offer excellent fishing and white-water rafting. The communities quiet and seldom used roads provide great opportunities for walking/hiking. Excellent walking and jogging opportunities are also available at the Kituwah valley farm which is open to the public.

The nearly endless local attractions include the popular Polar Express and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Unto These Hills Cherokee Theatre, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Santa’s Land Fun Park and Zoo, Deep Creek, Darnell Farms, Harrah’s Casino (in Cherokee), Nantahala River, Tuckaseegee River, the Mountain Farm Museum, local breweries and wineries, several different gold/ruby mines, endless hiking, skiing/snowboarding, fishing, whitewater rafting, golfing, and mountain biking.
Security cameras monitor all entrances and the driveway.