Downtown Gem | Walk Everywhere | Hot Tub | Bunks

Bryson City, North Carolina
$334 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
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Bath 2

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Walk to everything in Bryson City!

Welcome to Urban Retreat, your stylish downtown escape where mountain charm meets modern comfort. Perfectly located across from Bryson City Brewing and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot (Polar Express), this home lets you soak up small-town energy while keeping mountain views and relaxation at your fingertips.

Unwind in the private hot tub, play cornhole under twinkling string lights, or cozy up inside with Smart TVs in the living room and every bedroom. With space for 8 guests, a dreamy kids’ bunkroom, and a fully fenced backyard for pets, this home is designed for family fun, friends’ getaways, and couples’ weekends alike.

Whether you’re here for hiking, brewery-hopping, the Polar Express, or simply stargazing from the hot tub, you’ll love that everything Bryson City has to offer is right outside your door.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE STAYING HERE
Urban Retreat isn’t just a place to stay—it’s an experience in the heart of Bryson City. You’ll wake up to surrounding mountain views, sip your morning coffee while watching the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad roll by, and wind down in the hot tub under twinkling string lights in your private backyard. The location couldn’t be better: step outside and walk to local breweries, coffee shops, restaurants, and unique boutiques without ever needing your car. Families love the bunkroom with built-in TVs and privacy curtains (creating the perfect kids' hideout), while couples enjoy the spacious primary suite and luxurious bathroom. With a fenced yard for your furry friend, games for every age, and the Smoky Mountain National Park just minutes away, this home is the perfect mix of small-town charm, modern comfort, and outdoor adventure.

REST & RECHARGE
• Sleeps 8 across 3 bedrooms (6 total beds)
• King Primary Suite – spa-like en suite with custom-tiled shower, walk-in closet & Smart TV
• Queen Room – cozy mountain view, closet & Smart TV
• Bunkroom – built-in bunks with privacy curtains, individual Smart TVs, charging ports & mountain views (kids LOVE this room!)
• Full bath with tub/shower combo

LIVING & DINING
• Open-concept living room with large sectional (recliner + cuddler) & Smart TV — perfect for movie nights and socializing with ease
• Dining table for 6 + peninsula seating for 3
• Fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops, modern appliances, and pantry

OUTDOOR OASIS
• Private fenced backyard — safe for kids & pet
• Hot tub under the stars + string lights
• Cornhole, ring hook game & bikes for exploring town
• Gas grill & prep area
• Outdoor bar seating
• Front porch with comfy wicker seating for morning coffee or evening wine

LOCAL VIBES
• Watch the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad pass by — train depot is just steps away
• On some nights, enjoy live music drifting over from Bryson City Brewing across the street
• Walk to restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, and breweries — no car needed!

PET FRIENDLY
• 1 dog allowed
• $25/night pet fee — fenced yard makes it worry-free for furry friends!
• Please let us know ahead of time so we can prepare for your furry friend. Unauthorized pets will result in additional charges.

FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOUCHES
• Pack ’n play (bring your own sheet)
• Highchair/booster
• Children’s dinnerware
• Board games, kids’ books & toys
• Baby gate on back deck
• The Bunk Room!!!

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
• Premium mattresses & linens
• Free Wi-Fi
• Washer + dryer
• Central heat & A/C + ceiling fan in primary
• Free on-site parking for 2 vehicles
• Essentials provided: towels, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer

LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS
• 2 miles to Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance
• Steps to Bryson City shops, breweries, & restaurants
• Steps to Great Smoky Mountains Train Depot
• 12 miles to Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee and Sequoyah National Golf Course
• 20 minutes to Fontana Lake and Nantahala Gorge
• Year-round activities: hiking, biking, tubing, rafting, fishing, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Polar Express, golfing, and more

With its unbeatable location, thoughtful amenities, and cozy-yet-modern vibe, Urban Retreat is the perfect place to create lasting Smoky Mountain memories. No matter the time of year, you're warmly welcomed to settle in, slow down, and savor the magic of the mountains.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
• Security – We have a single exterior camera at the front (overlooking parking & porch steps). It stays on but isn’t actively monitored unless there’s an issue.
• Downtown charm – Being in the heart of Bryson City means you may hear the train or live music from across the street — part of the fun energy of staying downtown!

EXPLORE OUR OTHER PROPERTIES
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Bulk Dispenser For Toiletries Double-glazed Windows Energy-saving Switches Recycling Unit Size: 1335 Sq Ft (124 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Fenced Yard Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

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

    In The City Center In The Mountains Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property Gravel Flooring In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood 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. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking Allowed At This Property Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Stairway Handrail Height (inches): 34 Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Heather

    Submitted Dec 23, 2024

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    Perfect for our family to come to the Polar Express. Great house and outfitted very well!!

  • Kimberly

    Submitted Dec 5, 2024

    Stayed Dec 2, 2024

    This was absolutely perfect. The house is within walking distance of shopping, dining and the train depot. It is beautifully appointed and pretty much everything was thought of. The beds are incredibly comfortable. Communication with the hosts was perfect. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Bryson City and will definitely stay there again if in the area.

  • Debra F.

    Submitted Dec 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 4, 2025

    The host is very accommodating and responds quickly to questions. The townhouse is located within walking distance to the railroad and downtown, so it's perfect for the Polar Express. It was clean and comfortable, and had everything you could need EXCEPT reliable internet. The internet is very, very slow. There is a TV in every bedroom, but you cannot watch more than one at a time (and the one is a challenge) because of the internet speed. If the internet isn't important to you, this is a good option.

  • Tonya V.

    Submitted Dec 5, 2025

    Stayed Dec 2, 2025

    Absolutely loved the rental!! Very organized clean and short walk to train depo!! We will be back.

  • Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    The amenities was great the house was well kept ,clean and convenient to town we loved our stay there

  • Kayla P.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 25, 2025

    Host was extremely responsive before and during our stay. House was in perfect location close to downtown and clean.

  • Brie S.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We loved this place! Neat and clean and the hosts were readily available. You can literally walk to everything from the house and Bryson City was an adorable town. We would absolutely go back and we highly recommend.

  • Amber S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 24, 2025

    Bryson City is a terrific little town. We used the condo as a landing point after a fun rafting tour with Carolina Outfitters. The host was fabulous and accommodating! The property is gorgeous and extremely comfortable and convenient. The beds and living furniture are extremely comfortable. The unit is beautifully clean. We would love a longer stay here in the future!

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    House is adorable and has everything you need. Walking distance to everything in downtown. We truly enjoyed our visit.

  • Taryn T.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Only comment was the smart TV wouldn’t connect or load routinely Also the neighborhood was just ok but easy walking to everywhere! Wry nicely remodeled and great unit with nice touches and patioWould definitely stay again

  • Nick K.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Great place to stay! The house is amazingly nice. Pretty spectacular for a vacation place. The pic of the bunk room doesn’t do it justice. The back porch and patio area are also top-notch. The house-book was also very helpful. Small additions bring life to the place. Awesome live edge plank for the back porch railing. The kick plates to the stairs are yard sticks sourced from a multitude of places. Another neat thing was that they labeled all of the light switches so you can easily know what you’re doing. Easy walking distance to several places to eat, visit for snacks, or souvenirs. Only 25 minutes from NOC whitewater rafting.It’s oddly situated next to an older mini-trailer park, but that’s the only thing that kept location from being 5 stars. There weren’t any issues with the local people though. Everyone we spoke with was super nice.

  • Amy G.

    Submitted Apr 25, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    One thing I loved about this house was the amount of storage. I was definitely pointing out the closets to my husband! The house is very clean, spacious, and beautiful. Communication with the owners was great. We enjoyed the balcony and outdoor area. I got to play Clue for the first time! Everything was modern. Beds were comfortable. It had everything we needed. Enjoyed!

  • kyle b.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 9, 2025

    Great access to downtown.

  • Faera B.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2025

    Stayed Jan 18, 2025

    Short walk to Everett street diner. Even shorter walk to train. Good location to visit. Extremely nice and new. Master shower was beautiful. Regret I wasn’t there longer!

  • Dulce M.

    Submitted Jan 12, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    First time visiting Bryson for the Polar Express home is right next to all very close to the train stop. All very convenient, we will be back.

  • Bryan A.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 29, 2024

    Fantastic location extremely close to the Polar Express and 7 minute drive to great hikes. Super clean property with the perfect setup for our kids and dog!

  • Anna G.

    Submitted Dec 25, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    Within walking distance to downtown ! Never had to move the car once during our stay . Property had everything we needed . Very clean. Will be back !!

  • Jesse & Amanda J.

    Submitted Dec 22, 2024

    Stayed Dec 20, 2024

    Great for our friends and family. Kids loved the bunk room. Location was spot on for all the activities in town.

  • Chelsea P.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Dec 10, 2024

    The house was beautiful. It had a very modern vibe, and felt like a new construction. They attempted to provide a whole slew of amenities from extra detergent for the washer, coffee above the keurig, shampoo and soap dispensers in the very nice showers all the way to bikes outside for guest use. We went for the polar express and the property is so close you can see trains and hear the music from the back porch. That was pretty cool. It's so close to all the downtown shops and eateries, walking is no problem. So overall, definitely a 5 star. Our knit picks. No baby gate for the inside stairs. Its a super tall, narrow (and very cutely decoated) stairway. It's listed as child friendly so I assumed there would be a baby gate and didn't bring one. They did have an attached baby gate off the back porch though. However, its too big for the opening so you can't latch it because it bangs into the house. The floors were swept, but we don't wear shoes inside and our feet and socks were super dirty within 15 mins, so I'm not sure when it was last mopped. I tried to dry a load of laundry and they were still super damp. When I checked the filter, it was literally an inch thick with lint which freaked me out because dryer lint is a huge cause of house fires. 1 ply tp. If that bothers you, be prepared to deal or bring your own. John Wayne was an amazing actor, but I don't like using his toilet paper. No house is perfect, but this one was way closer to perfect than most.

  • CASSIE C.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    I feel like it’s brand new. There a few minor kinks to work out but it’s beautiful, clean, and very close to town and the owners were very friendly.

  • Christy H.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    This town home was just PERFECT for our stay in Bryson City. It was just a few minutes walk to the town and to the train to ride the polar express. The location cannot be beat. The townhome was brand new and beautiful! They did such a great job with decor and it was well stocked with everything you could ever need. The bunk room was amazing with TVs in each of the 4 bunks, my kids absolutely loved it. The beds were super comfy and the hosts were very accommodating and easy to communicate with. We had the best stay and will definitely be back.

  • Joe S.

    Submitted Nov 15, 2024

    Stayed Nov 11, 2024

    The place is very new and the space is utilized well. Everything was as listed and the hosts were nice and quick to respond. It’s very convenient to downtown. We would definitely stay again.

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