The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest
Whittier, North Carolina
8
Bed
6
Bath
Cabin
Property Type
20
Max Sleeps
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
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Features
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SKI
Close To Skiing -
PETS
Pet Friendly -
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
Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven 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 Towels Provided -
WORKSPACES
Desk Desk Chair -
LANGS SPOKEN
English Spanish -
THINGS TO DO
Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Rafting Nearby Water Tubing Nearby -
ENTERTAINMENT
Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis Smart TV -
LIVING SPACES
Dining Room Fireplace Living Room -
CLIMATE CONTROL
Air Conditioning Heating -
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Children's Dinnerware 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
Check-in : 04:00 PM
Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair
No smoking
No pets
Children allowed
Max occupancy : 20
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Hi W.
Submitted Dec 27, 2025
Stayed Dec 21, 2025Host 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.
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Robin J.
Submitted Dec 19, 2025
Stayed Dec 12, 2025Such a spacious home. Would be perfect for a retreat or multiple families. Location was close to Bryson City.
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Kris S.
Submitted Nov 30, 2025
Stayed Nov 26, 2025We 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.
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LYNDON C.
Submitted Aug 10, 2025
Stayed Aug 7, 2025Excellent all around.
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Amy S.
Submitted Jun 12, 2025
Stayed May 29, 2025The 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.
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Temperance R.
Submitted Jan 22, 2024
Stayed Jan 13, 2024We 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
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Cathy H.
Submitted Jan 9, 2024
Stayed Dec 25, 2023We 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.
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Julia V.
Submitted Dec 7, 2023
Stayed Nov 22, 2023The 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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Jake A.
Submitted May 3, 2023
Stayed Apr 28, 2023We had our team here for a weekend retreat. Property was great and plenty of room for everyone. The views from the porch were amazing and the sound of the creeks were southing. Great weekend escape.
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Beau B.
Submitted Apr 19, 2023
Stayed Apr 13, 2023House was clean and had plenty of activities. Brian was very helpful with questions about the area. Would highly recommend!
