Title: Great Smoky Mountains Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Great Smoky Mountains Retreat Holiday home in Bryson City with kitchen and fireplace ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69337800/69337793/e49d9871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69337800/69337793/297aeafb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69337800/69337793/fce0b129.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69337800/69337793/405cbe8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69340000/69337800/69337793/c04b6cd8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched atop a Smoky Mountains peak, this secluded retreat boasts priceless views of Lake Fontana and the surrounding wilderness. Enjoy a private getaway with an outdoor kitchen, hot tub, and dock access for your boat - perfect for those seeking relaxation or adventure. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Great Smoky Mountains Retreat Our secluded lot and open floor plan with lots of windows and glass doors brings the outdoors in. The views of the Smoky Mountains and Lake Fontana are priceless. Our house is very private as it sits on the top of the mountain a mile off the beaten path. 4 wheel drive is recommend as the driveway is steep and winding. If you are looking for privacy this house is for you. The master is on the main floor. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs. The basement space was a garage and converted into 2 bedrooms. This is a great space for teenagers. Our living room table converts into a pool table, ping pong and card table. The public Wilderness ramp is very close by. We have a hot tub and outdoor kitchen that is great to use especially in the fall/winter. There are 4 cable tv’s in the house and one outside on the porch. There is plenty of room for parking multiple vehicles. Hunting is not allowed on our property. There are some amazing hiking and bike trails nearby if you are looking for some excitement. The Nantahala Outdoor Center is about 30 minutes from house. They offer dining, zip lining and whitewater rafting. Kids love playing in the river there. River’s Edge restaurant has delicious food right on the river. I would recommend bringing your groceries with you as the closest grocery store is about 25 minutes away in Bryson city. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 3 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - Gravel flooring in public areas - 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Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=45769298&PinnedHotelID=45769298&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Put all dirty dishes in dishwasher before checking out. Put all bagged trash in utility closet trash cans. No hunting on property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as House Great Smoky Mountains Retreat Bryson City Great Smoky Mountains Retreat Private vacation home Great Smoky Mountains Retreat Private vacation home Bryson City ## About the area Bryson City is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. [Visit our Bryson City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bryson-City.dx83988) [View more Holiday homes in Bryson City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bryson-City-Private-Holiday-Homes.d83988-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.433075,-83.54782&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ykhwEz%7C%7C%7CN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%3FS%40Q%40SBQ%40S%40QBQBSBQ%40SBQDQBQDQBQDSDQDQDODQFQDOFQDQFOFOFOHQFMFQHMHOFMHOHOHMHMJMHMJMHMJMJKJMJKJKJKJKJILKJKLGLKJILILGLIJGLINGLGLGLENGLGLENELENCLCNGLCNANELANCNANCN%3FLANANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40N%3FNBN%40NBL%40NDN%40LBNFNBLBLDNDLFNDLFLDLFNFLFLHLFJHLFLHLHJJLHJHLJJJLHJJHJJJLLHJJLHLJLHLJLHLHLHNHNHLFNHLFPFLHPFNFNFNDPFPFNDPDPDNFPBPDRDPBPBPDPBPBR%40PBRBP%40PBR%40P%40R%40P%3FR%40R%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAPAR%3FRAPARAPCRAPCPCRARCPCPEPCPCPEREPCPGPENERENGNGPEPGNGNGNIPGLGPILGNINILINILILKLILKLILKLIJMLKJIJKJMHKJMJKHMHKJMHMHMFKHMFMHMFOFMFMDMFODMFODMDMBODODMBO%40ODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEOAMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMGOGMEMGMGOGMIKGMIMGMIKIMKMGKKMKKIKKKKKKKKKMKKKMIMKMIMKMIMIMIOIMGOIOIMGQGMIQGOGOGOEQGQEOGOESEOEQEQEQCSEQCQEQCQAQCSCSCQAQASCQASAQ%3FSAS%3FQAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=95UyFXwt1etPXZ_h-FMD7sqmh1A=) Bryson City, NC ### What's nearby - Fontana Lake - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 28 min drive - 9.0 miles - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 28 min drive - 9.0 miles - Nantahala Brewing Company - 28 min drive - 9.0 miles - Bryson City Gem Mine - 40 min drive - 18.8 miles ### Getting around - Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 147 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬27 min drive - ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬28 min drive - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬27 min drive - ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬27 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great Smoky Mountains Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Great Smoky Mountains Retreat? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great Smoky Mountains Retreat? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Great Smoky Mountains Retreat located? > Situated in Bryson City, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Great Smoky Mountains Retreat Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa C. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Family Trip We had 10 people including 4 kids aged 3-9. Everything was great. The host was very responsive before and during our trip when we had questions. The property is even more beautiful than the pictures show you and the view is epic! ##### Melissa C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy W. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing This property has the best view of the mountains! Multiple outside areas for relaxing and enjoying the scenery. House was clean with plenty of towels and kitchen items. Hosts were extremely responsive. Hope to return next summer. ##### Kathy W. 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