Watia Creekside Luxury/Hot Tub/2 FP's-Lake/Wi-Fi

Very nice getaway!

If you are searching for a getaway that actually exceeds the photos, you have found it. Watia-Creekside Retreat didn’t just give us a place to stay; it gave our family a week of pure, unplugged magic. From the moment we pulled in, the sound of the rushing water acted as an immediate reset button for our stress.The heart of our experience was the creek. Our kids spent hours lost in their own world, scouring the rocks for salamanders and crayfish. Seeing them trade screens for the creek bed was worth the trip alone. While they explored, we found our own slice of heaven by the rock fire pit at the water’s edge. There is nothing quite like getting lost in a good book with a crackling wood fire on one side and the steady rhythm of the stream on the other.We were lucky enough to enjoy the Hot Tub and outside fireplace with the a Full Moon...simply majestic. Logistically, it’s a breeze. Unlike many mountain stays, the roads are easily accessible with no 4WD required, yet the Quietude makes you feel miles from civilization. We left feeling completely rejuvenated and, frankly, a little spoiled. It has ruined all other rentals for us. If you want a place where nature meets five-star luxury, book this now. We’re already counting the days until we can return again.

A clean, attractive, well-appointed cottage.

The cabin was well done, great location and relaxing. The home provided everything we needed for our stay. We will certainly rent this home again if our travels bring us back to this area.

Was very disappointed with the price I paid for this cabin per night. There was dog hair all over the floors. The furniture on the back porch stunk and had hair all over them. The lock box needs to be replaced to get the key out. The pillow cases did not smell fresh and top of stove needs to be cleaned.

Exquisite in every way. This vacation as one of the best ever. My husband and I have traveled all over and this place was by far our favorite. It has everything you need to rest, relax, cook, and explore and hike. My husband is allergic to dog and cat dander so we tend to shy away from pet friendly places. However, we lost our dog sitter at the last minute (we have two large doodles) and when we saw the wood floors and past reviews, we took a chance. Wow, did our pups have a blast. We took them in the creek behind the house, hiking around the mountain and my husband had no allergy issues. It was a perfect vacation. If you are hesitating….dont. Book it. We will be back many times in the future. Connie and Bob

My husband and I stay in Bryson City a week every year. We love NC Mountain Realty. The communication is outstanding and the response time is usually daily. Anytime we have had any issues, they were fixed the same day or the expectations were spelled out. Watia Creekside was a great location. Roads were easy to navigate and a perfect central location to multiple things to do. Great Smokey Mountain Railroad, locate shopping, and waterfalls. The creek was wonderful while sleeping at night. We will definitely be staying at Watia Creekside in the future. Thank you for a great experience.

One of the best properties we’ve stayed at for over 20 years of visiting North Carolina! Home is beautiful, all the amenities you need are there. Be prepared this property is in a very remote location. Very private and peaceful. Highly recommend this location you won’t be disappointed!

Overall, the house is great and the location is amazing. Being next to the creek and hearing that rushing water all the time was a great perk when just hanging out in a secluded space. The fire pit and ample wood was also great. Being on the back side of the mountain from Nantahala Outdoor Center was also very cool and a great place to get some beers and just hang out with adventure seekers. The only thing lacking with the house is the limited sleeping arrangements. We were four grown men and had interpreted the listing to say there were sufficient sleeping arrangements for us. However, there are only two bedrooms with queen beds. Beyond the beds, there was no pull out sofa, only two VERY rickety folding metal cots and two very slim mattresses that could be placed on each. When I say slim, we're talking about 3 inches in thickness. Needless to say, perhaps these could work for a 50 pound child, but it left our 40+ year old adult bodies nearly broken each morning. These were pretty horrible sleeping conditions and I would immediately remove them from the house and reduce the occupancy allowance for the house. Thankfully, we were able numb the pain with morning soaks in the hot tub and some whisky.

Very quiet at night......very relaxing place. Well-furnished kitchen......and kept up to date!

The property was beautiful and very clean. Our favorite part was sitting on the porch in front of the fireplace. The only thing we would change would be the garbage disposal routine. It would be nice not to have to take the trash to the dump ourselves. No complaints otherwise!