Whittier, North Carolina
You will absolutely love staying at our little getaway on the mountainside! Our custom built log cabin is centrally located 5 miles from Bryson City NC and 5 miles from Cherokee NC. As you enter the neighborhood and begin the slow climb up the gravel road and around the mountain let your worries fade and your vacation mindset flourish! Once you arrive at the cabin take in the views of the Great Smoky Mountains while relaxing in the rocking chairs on the deck. Ready to head inside As you enter the front door you will be in the fully equipped kitchen. There is an oven, stove, large refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, utensils, pots, pans, and a rustic driftwood dining room table for four. For larger groups we also have extra chairs and a foldable table just in case. The multi-level layout of our 1800 square foot cabin will allow you and your family to spread out; avoiding that "on top of each other" feeling.
THE PROPERTY
4BR - 2BA Log cabin in the woods | Quiet Neighborhood | Excellent Views | Easy Access for the Area | Perfect Location between Bryson City and Cherokee
BEDROOMS: Bedroom 1(main level) - Queen Bed | Bedroom 2(lower level) - Queen Bed | Bedroom 3(loft) - Queen Bed with a crib | Bedroom 4(loft) - Queen Bed
KITCHEN: Fully equipped kitchen, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, toaster, Dining Table for 8, dish ware & flatware. All necessary basic cooking items provided for you.
MAIN FEATURES: Peaceful | Perfect Location between Bryson City and Cherokee | Mountain Modern Cabin | Polar Express
GENERAL: Towels/Linens/Bedding Provided | hair dryer, central heat & air conditioning, wood burning fireplace in winter, ceiling fans in living room and one bedroom.
The Living Room features a comfortable sofa and loveseat along with handmade end tables with wood from the property! You will also enjoy the comforts of home with our 42" HDTV but the real treat can be found through the sliding glass door onto the deck overlooking Great Smoky Mountains National Park. There is a bedroom on the main level featuring a queen bed with comfortable linens provided. This layout is great for someone who may have mobility issues or a problem with stairs. There is also a full bathroom featuring a sink, toilet, shower and tub complete with linens and toiletries. We also supply an environmentally friendly, organically derived body wash for our guests that we know you will appreciate!
Heading up the stairs to the loft and directly in front of you will be the second bathroom complete with a sink, toilet, tub and shower combination. Hand towels, linens, soaps, and toiletries provided for you. There are two bedrooms in the loft as well. Each bedroom features vaulted ceilings, queen beds with comfortable linens provided, a closet with hangers, and sliding glass doors leading to a private balcony. It's a perfect spot for star gazing or a cup of coffee in the morning while listening to the birds!
The lower level, what we call the entertainment level, features a sofa and a couple of comfortable lounger chairs. Perfect for enjoying a movie or sporting event on our 55" SmartTV with all the necessary streaming apps: also complete with blue ray player. There is a pool table on this level as well as a fourth bedroom complete with a queen bed and comfortable linens as well. For longer stays we have a washer and dryer available.
Heading outside from the lower level to the covered patio you will find the hot tub most relaxing after a day of hiking or Smoky Mountain area exploration! The outside space also has a fire pit area for roasting S'mores or enjoying an adult beverage with family and friends! Peaceful. Rustic. Relaxing.
Over the past couple of years we have gained insight from our guests, friends, and family as to what exactly makes the cabin so special to them. We decided to list them for you!
Views, Views, VIEWS! (No explanation needed I guess.) The Experience that we provide. (My wife and I desire to stand out in providing an exceptional family vacation experience for our guests. Planning things to do an is a pain point for most groups so we provide a detailed webpage for our guests upon booking. It's a very in-depth and comprehensive list of cabin information and local area information). Location! (Our families and groups and stated the location as being perfect. So close to everything in the Bryson City NC and Cherokee NC area yet "away from it all" Custom Art and Decor. (My wife and I make all of the art, photography, and many of the furniture pieces ourselves. We want everything to be local, crafty, and add to our simple and relaxing goals for the cabin. We love the Smoky Mountains and we want to share that with all of our guests)! The Cabin Layout. (3 Levels provide a better group experience for 6 to 8 guests while remaining quaint cabin).
The cabin is in a mountain community called Ocona Lake Estates 5 miles from Bryson City and 5 miles from Cherokee NC. You will feel very secluded but close enough to town if you need something. We have a very strict 10mph speed limit in the neighborhood. Bryson City NC itself and the surrounding area is an outdoor adventurist's paradise. It has been named a top tourist destination in the United States and one of America's top small towns. My wife and I fell in love with this community when we visited a few years ago and love sharing it with our guests! Golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, zip lines, tubing, rafting, relaxation, jeep tours, scenic rides, waterfalls, parks, fishing, boating and so much more are abundant here! It's home to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and makes a perfect home base for exploring Western North Carolina and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Notable Town and Landmark Distances from the cabin.
* Bryson City 5 miles
* Cherokee 4 miles
* Casino 6 miles
* Great Smoky Mountains National Park Deep Creek 8 miles
* Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cherokee Entrance 8 miles
* Smoky Mountain Railroad and Polar Express 6 miles
* Nantahala Gorge 15 miles
* Sequoyah National Golf 7 miles
* Smoky Mountain Country Club 5 miles
* Tail of the Dragon 48 miles
* Western Carolina University 20 miles
* Gatlinburg 50 miles
* Waynesville 30 miles
* Asheville 60 miles
We would love to host you and your family and we know you will appreciate the experience we can provide to you! Let us know if they're any questions at all we can answer! Feel free to give us a call or text with any questions!
Brian,
Rustic Rest Cabins
The property was very clean! The cabin was homelike! Couldn’t ask for anything better!
Great little getaway with the family. Quiet with amazing views. Highly recommend.
Overall an excellent place. 4 full size beds, nice hot tub, pool table, huge TV and blu-ray player downstairs, cable, large dining room table and adequate kitchen. Some nitpicks/updates I would like to see: New carpet or carpet deep cleaning, restock kitchen utensils (had to buy our own measuring spoons, etc), ideally would have more than 1 pool cue, towels are pretty low quality. Stairs steps are shallow and step diameter front to back is short, so they can be a bit awkward to navigate (take your time and hold the hand rails).
Great property - convenient location between the casino and Bryson City. The house needs some maintenance but it’s laid out well, has plenty of room, and has everything you need.
Perfect cabin for a peaceful getaway
This is a great cabin to get away from town and enjoy the view of the mountains. Has plenty of room for everyone with great accommodations and entertainment. Would definitely stay again!
Property itself is very nice for a rental. Back sliding door does not lock so did not feel secure but I had my pup with me so wasn’t overly concerned. The road to this house is not for the faint at heart. The driveway is straight down a sharp hill - I would not want to be there in bad weather. ***Property owner is very attentive and will answer promptly. Overall, I would recommend if you aren’t worried about road access.
This place was perfect for our little weekend getaway! It’s maybe 10 min from downtown Cherokee and the Casino. Beautiful views!
This cozy home was perfect for a quick getaway to the mountains. it was very clean and well-appointed and the hot tub was great. The location was close enough to stores but far enough that we didn’t see any neighbors.
Lovely cabin with great views of the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. Nice living space, reasonable kitchen with all basic needs. Great location for access to the National Park - The 3 waterfalls loop at Deep Creek was especially fun. Also paddled my SUP in the lake beside the estate. Very clear instructions and good communication
One of the best Mountains stays you could ask for!
Fantastic house. Great views. Great communications.
The cabin was spacious and nice. Very clean and private. Could not hear noises or TV from any leave which was nice for those that liked to go to bed earlier. The view from all levels was great. Host was very responsive to any needs. Will stay again
Process was streamlined and efficient
We enjoyed our stay. Great location for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains.
Had a nice time
It's a great property with 4 bedrooms and a great view of the mountains
My family of 6 stayed for 3 nights. The cabin was only about 5 miles to Cherokee and Bryson City. A short drive up a very narrow and curvy road but not bad. Our Kia Soul had no issue. Cabin was beautiful and exactly as described. My only complaints are minor and they are that the bedrooms on the main floor and downstairs have no place to put clothes. The closet in the main floor bedroom has towels and linens and is kept locked, so you can't use the closet to store clothes or access additional towels, which would have been nice. We had 1 towel per person for 3 nights. We also ran out of TP. All in all, I was happy with our stay and would rent again if in the area.
Don’t mean to be complaining so much but this place needs some attention. We are frequent renters via VRBO. Cabin lacing end tables and lamps for all bedrooms. Need dressers for clothes. No access to closet in bedroom off kitchen and had no dressers or lamps. Live out of suitcase???? Coffee pot malfunctions (have to hold pot up to drip spout) No toilet paper holder in bathroom off of kitchen (we got a stick and rigged it). Smoke detectors are to be mounted not sitting on top of artwork.
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