The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest

Whittier, North Carolina
$1480 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 8

Bed

Bath 6

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 20

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Hive Lodge | A Spacious & Unique Mountain Retreat in the Smokies



Discover the charm and history of The Hive Lodge, a one-of-a-kind large family mountain retreat that was originally built to be a schoolhouse! Conveniently located just 10 miles from Bryson City, NC, and Cherokee, NC, this expansive lodge is perfect for hosting larger families and groups looking for a peaceful escape in the Great Smoky Mountains. Tucked away 1.5 miles up a gravel road, this secluded sanctuary lets you unwind in nature while offering modern comforts and breathtaking mountain views. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or reconnect, The Hive Lodge delivers an unforgettable Smoky Mountain experience!





THE PROPERTY

🏡 Spacious & Historic Lodge – Originally a schoolhouse, now a mountain retreat

🌲 Secluded 1.5-Mile Gravel Road Escape – All vehicles can access the property | Privacy & serenity await

🌄 Breathtaking Mountain Views – Overlooks Waterrock Knob & Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🔥 Multiple Living Areas, Game Room & Fire Pit** – Perfect for group gatherings and family reunions

🪑 Screened Porch & Rocking Chairs – Unwind with the sounds of nature

♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Entrances on Both Levels





BEDROOMS & SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS





UPPER LEVEL: (5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms)

🛏 Waterrock Knob Room – Queen Bed + Twin Bed, Stunning Mountain Views

🛏 Waterfalls Room – Queen Bed, Local Waterfall-Themed Decor

🛏 Fontana Lake Room – Queen Bed, Best Mountain Views & Private Bathroom Access

🛏 Mountain Retreat Room – Queen Bed + Crib

🛏 Great Smokies Streams Room – Queen Bed + Located in the game room





BATHROOMS: (3 Full Bathrooms)

🛁Bathroom 1 - Full Bathroom



🛁Bathroom 2 - Full Bathroom with multiple vanities and a washer and dryer for guest use.



🛁Bathroom 3 - Full Bathroom off the game room. This bathroom also features a cedar sauna.





LOWER LEVEL: (3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms)

🛏 Alum Cave Room – Queen Bed, Dark & Quiet (Perfect for Late Sleepers!)

🛏 Mountain Views Room – Two Queen Beds, Private Exterior Access

🛏 Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Room – Three Queen Beds, Adjoining Bathroom + Perfect for the kiddos!





BATHROOMS: (3 Full Bathrooms)



🛁 Bathroom 1 - Full Bathroom | Large bathroom with double vanity | Jack N Jill Style off the Great Smoky Mountain Railroads themed bedroom.



🛁 Bathroom 2 - Full Bathroom in center off the kitchen | Large bathroom with double vanity |



🛁 Bathroom 3 - Full Bathroom with a stall shower | off the living room | Jack N Jill style with the Alum cave bedroom.



KITCHEN & DINING



🍽 Fully Equipped Kitchen – Stovetop, Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, etc.

☕ Coffee Maker & Cooking Essentials – Just like home!

🪑 Dining Table for 14 + Bar Seating – Ideal for group meals





KITCHENETTE

🍻Located in the Upper Level Game Room | Features an additional refrigerator, oven toaster, sink, and coffee maker.





LODGE FEATURES

🔥 Massive Cozy Living Room Spaces – Two Large Couches & Rocker Chairs

📺 70” Smart TV – Perfect for Family Movie Nights & Sports

🎯 Game Room – Ping Pong, Pool Table, Ring Toss, Poker Table, Foosball Table, & Giant Jenga

📶 High-Speed WiFi

❄️ Central Heating & Air Conditioning

🛁 Sauna for Ultimate Relaxation





OUTDOOR SPACE

🌄 Fire Pit with Seating by the Stream – Enjoy starlit nights & s’mores while listening to the ambient stream in our peaceful and private mountain setting

🪑 Screened Porch with Rocking Chairs – Peaceful & perfect for morning coffee

🌿 Hammocks Overlooking the Mountains – The ultimate relaxation spot

🏞 Large Open Field - Perfect for some group games! (No Vehicles)



WHAT MAKES THE HIVE LODGE SPECIAL

✔️ Designed for Large Groups – Spacious layout with plenty of room to spread out

✔️ Unbeatable Views – Year-round panoramas of Waterrock Knob & the Smokies

✔️ Handcrafted Decor – Locally made furniture & artwork, crafted with love

✔️ Secluded Yet Accessible – Just 3 miles from Smoky Mountain Country Club

✔️ Wheelchair-Friendly Features – Level entry & wide doorways along with a very open space downstairs







IN NEED OF MORE SPACE

The Hive Lodge delivers an unforgettable Smoky Mountain experience for large groups of up to 20 total persons! Need even more room Check out our Wesser Creek Village listing; which includes both The Hive Lodge as well as our 3/2 cabin on the property called The Historic Ol Gun Range Cabin! We can accommodate up to 30 guests between the two cabins!





EXPLORE THE AREA

The Hive Lodge is an ideal home base for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains, offering convenient access to Bryson City, Cherokee, and surrounding attractions. Whether you're looking for Bryson City vacation rentals, pet-friendly cabins in the Smoky Mountains, or a secluded mountain lodge, you’ve found the perfect spot.



📍 Nearby Attractions:

🏙 Bryson City** – 10 miles

🎰 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino – 12 miles

🚂 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad & Polar Express – 12 miles

🏞 Deep Creek (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) – 12 miles

⛰ Nantahala Gorge – 20 miles

⛳ Smoky Mountain Country Club – 3 miles

🏍 Tail of the Dragon – 55 miles

🏛 Western Carolina University – 22 miles

🏙 Asheville – 66 miles



BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY!



We would love to welcome you and your family to The Hive Lodge for an unforgettable mountain getaway. If you have any questions, feel free to call or text us at Smoky Mountain Stays—we're happy to help!



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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • 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

    8 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Unit Size: 7000 Sq Ft (650 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    6 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Eco-friendly Toiletries Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Gravel Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 20

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Chris W.

    Submitted Apr 8, 2026

    Stayed Apr 5, 2026

    Very happy with house. Needed a place for 11 guys on fishing trip. Plenty of beds and rooms Very clean. Nice kitchen area to cook in. Well pleased

  • Ben B.

    Submitted Mar 29, 2026

    Stayed Mar 26, 2026

    Very spacious with lots of room. Great for a guys weekend

  • Hi W.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 21, 2025

    Host was very responsive to all inquiries. House was fully equipped for cooking, eating and entertainment. HVAC system kept the house very comfortable. Location was beautiful.

  • Robin J.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Such a spacious home. Would be perfect for a retreat or multiple families. Location was close to Bryson City.

  • Kris S.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 26, 2025

    We had 3 families with a total of 11 people. There is plenty of space for everyone. I’m sure it’s mentioned in the listing but it’s important to note that the upstairs space is only accessible from the outside. To be honest, we probably wouldn’t have picked this house if would’ve paid attention to that detail. But, I’m glad we did, it ended up working out and everyone was comfortable.

  • LYNDON C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    Excellent all around.

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    The Hive was very accommodating for our business leadership retreat! Very relaxing location and close to Bryson City and Deep Creek which we all enjoyed as well.

  • Temperance R.

    Submitted Jan 22, 2024

    Stayed Jan 13, 2024

    We spent days looking for the right place for a short stay in the mountains. My daughter had a gymnastics meet just 2 hours south of here and we wanted to spend some family time while we were all close. We finally landed on this wonderful place. We arrived late at night and we were slightly intimidated by the steep drive up however we all made it uo without 4x4 which was great. We were impressed by the size of the property and unique layout we had a great time exploring. We had a fire and thanks to the information provided by the host we had grabbed firewood before hand to make sure we didnt have to go searching around the property. We roasted smoars and the next day had a long awaited and needed resting day we got to take in the beauty of the land and enjoy each others company. We were expecting snow the next day the host contacted us that evening and explained the procedure and important information we were so happy to have a host that was helpful and kind. We had the best time building snowman and playing in the snow overall i would highly recommend this place we never left and had one of the best times 5 stars

  • Cathy H.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2024

    Stayed Dec 25, 2023

    We are a family of 17 with ages ranging from 3-71. I booked the Hive Lodge with hopes of our family being able to spend quality time together with plenty to do and not be crowded. This place did not disappoint. We all had plenty of bedrooms and space to lounge, eat and play. We had a ping pong tournament! It was so much fun. Prison city is nearby and we enjoyed ice cream and shopping in the quaint city. The grounds were nice with a fire-it that we used nightly. I would recommend The Hive Lodge for large families to come together.

  • Julia V.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2023

    Stayed Nov 22, 2023

    The property was roomy for our group of 18. We could all get in the great room with our being in each others way. The drive up to the property was a little scary but thankfully I didn’t have to drive. The young folks thought nothing of it as they ventured out each day sometime several times. I’m 85 and could have done it but I didn’t thanks to my children.

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$1,480+
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