Lookout Lodge

Bryson City, North Carolina
$675 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

★ A 4-bedroom mountain lodge with long-range sunset views, built for the whole group.



Lookout Lodge sits high on a private ridge in Alarka Highlands, about 25 to 30 minutes south of Bryson City, on 2.3 wooded acres at around 4,000 feet. The reason you come up here is the view: long-range Smoky Mountain layers that turn gold at sunset, best seen from the wraparound porch with a coffee or a glass of wine. It's cooler up here too, a real relief on the hottest summer days.



This is a full cabin, not a tent or a resort unit. Four bedrooms, four baths, and room for ten, with a game room, a big kitchen, and a covered porch that runs three sides of the house. Bring the family, bring friends, spread out.



🛋️ INSIDE

➝ Open living area with a wood-burning fireplace, comfortable seating, and mountain views

➝ Full kitchen with granite counters and everything for cooking for a crowd

➝ Game room with pool, ping-pong, and foosball

➝ Multiple TVs, with Wi-Fi for streaming

➝ Laundry, heat and AC, well water, and an automatic backup generator so a power flicker won't strand you



🛏️ WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP

➝ Four bedrooms, seven beds, sleeps up to ten

➝ Four full bathrooms

★ Room to bring the whole family or a group of friends and still have space to breath



🌲 OUTSIDE

➝ Huge three-sided covered porch with rocking chairs and long-range views

➝ Hot tub, open year-round

➝ Huge fire pit for s'mores and evenings under the stars

➝ The sky at Lookout Lodge opens up — no city glow to dull it, just black depth crowded with stars in every direction.

➝ Gas grill plus a charcoal grill/smoker for outdoor dining

➝ 2.3 acres in trees so thick come summer — no neighbors, no sounds but birds and wind. It feels like the whole mountainside is yours alone.



♥ WHO IT'S FOR

Families and groups. Reunions, friend trips, multigenerational getaways, and holidays. Designed for all ages, from little ones to teenagers to grandparents, with space and games to keep everyone happy.



🚗 GETTING HERE (read this first)

Lookout Lodge is about 25 to 30 minutes (13 miles) south of Bryson City. Most of the drive is paved, but the last stretch is steep, partly gravel, and one-lane in places. In good weather and daylight, regular 2 wheel-drives are fine, guests have driven up in a Corolla. In winter or heavy rain, AWD or 4WD is strongly recommended, and motorcycles aren't advised because of the gravel. Come up during daylight your first time, use Waze, and download directions before you leave town, since GPS gets spotty as you climb. Once you arrive, it's only 4 to 5 steps to the main level.



➳ GOOD TO KNOW

The drive back up the mountain at the end of the day is part of the deal, so stock up on groceries on your way in. It's private and quiet up here by design, a trade of a few minutes of driving for a long-range mountain view and real seclusion.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3540 Sq Ft (329 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Table Tennis Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: No Smoking Or Vaping Inside, Outside Use Is Fine! Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:30 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Janae G.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2026

    Stayed Jun 2, 2026

    No complaints! Beautiful property

  • Angel M.

    Submitted May 26, 2026

    Stayed May 23, 2026

    Beautiful home with amazing Mountain View’s and plenty of fun to have at the home with family! Our family trip of 10 people had a blast!

  • Meghan T.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2026

    Stayed Mar 6, 2026

    What a beautiful location and home! We selected this spot for a weekend getaway for my husband's birthday with 2 other families, and it could not have been more perfect. We arrived on Friday afternoon and didn't leave the property until Sunday. There was so much to do with all the games in the basement (ping pong, air hockey, table shuffleboard), activities for the kids, space for them to play outside, hot tub, fire pit, and just sitting on the porch, enjoying the view. We would love to return!

  • Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 6, 2025

    We had a wonderful time. The cabin and the view were beautiful.

  • Amanda P.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Quiet location with beautiful mountain views. The home is well stocked with lots of activities to keep everyone entertained. Host is very welcoming.

  • Mark T.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    Amazing view, and kids LOVED the game room. Kitchen was well equipped and the grill was very nice, making dinners in every night very enjoyable!

  • Robert P.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 25, 2025

    Very comfortable and clean

  • Carolyne J.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Every year our family/extended family (9 adults and kids) all travel to the area for vacation. We chose this place based on the views and it didn’t disappoint. Wonderful sunrise and sunset and so peaceful. The property has a well stocked kitchen (though is missing a skillet, in case you need one) and the gas grill was great. The kids enjoyed the basement and game room… plenty of things to do to keep everyone entertained and off devices.Only thing I would share with potential renters that I would have liked to understand better is the road conditions. Many reviews about it being a steep access road with AWD/4WD recommended - what I didn’t understand was that the majority of the last half would be gravel on a winding incline (it’s probably written somewhere and I missed it). While my husband and I were fine with our Silverado and suburban, another guest had a Honda accord and it was difficult for them. We ended up just using both our large vehicles to transport the entire family to attractions. While they could have used the accord if necessary, there was some level of discomfort/concern with ascending to the property. If you’re an experienced mountain driver you should have no issue. All that to say that the view is worth the 30 minute drive from 74.The host was extremely responsive and helpful. All in all it was a great stay that I’m sure everyone will be talking about for the rest of the year.

  • Veronica M.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    House was spotless, fun, kitchen well stocked. Hot tub was wonderful, views were gorgeous.

  • Radford G.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Highly recommend this beautiful getaway.

  • Meredith G.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    We loved everything about this property. We had retired grandparents, grandkids from 5-13, and their parents. It was perfect for our party of 9 and we all had adequate space. We enjoyed the game room, fire pit, and hot tub. We also made good use of the full washer and dryer ;) The view was unparalleled and the sunrise/sunsets were a highlight of every day. The road to the cabin is long and steep. If we come again, we will have 4-wheel drive on all vehicles, but we did make it up and down (in cool, dry weather--good conditions) in our Honda Odyssey. I would recommend this place highly! Once you get your groceries in town and make the trek up the mountain, you really have no reason to leave unless you want to!

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