Title: The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=20255590&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest Family-friendly cabin in Whittier with a sauna ## Photo gallery for The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest ![Dining - The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20260000/20255600/20255590/a8132053.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20260000/20255600/20255590/11bd00b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, table football, ping pong - The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20260000/20255600/20255590/e863146d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20260000/20255600/20255590/b41a1bf4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest (Whittier)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20260000/20255600/20255590/d46c9a44.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched in the North Carolina Mountains, The Hive Lodge is a secluded retreat offering serene views of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. With rustic charm and modern comforts, this unique cabin features a game room with ping pong table and dart board, an all glass enclosed great room for yoga or coffee mornings overlooking the mountains. Enjoy relaxing evenings by the fire pit on our deck surrounded by streams. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 8 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 207000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest 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! ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 8 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 6 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Eco-friendly toiletries - Garden - Unit size: 7,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102770000/102768900/102768838/35ff9343.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Serenity Mountain Retreat Maggie Valley - Hot tub - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=102768838&PinnedHotelID=102768838&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36830000/36827900/36827819/2cc2f4c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Customer Appreciation Year!! 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A hold will be placed on your credit card 3 days prior to check-in for up to 3 days after check-out. $60 pet fee for up to 2 pets. Must be added after booking if not on VRBO at the time of booking. Credit Card Transaction Fees will NOT be refunded for cancellation. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Hive Lodge Place Where Busy Bees Rest Whittier Hive Lodge Place Where Busy Bees Rest Hive Place Where Busy Bees Rest Whittier Hive Place Where Busy Bees Rest Hive Where Busy Bees Rest The Hive Lodge A Place Where Busy Bees Rest The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest Cabin The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest Whittier The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest Cabin Whittier orp5b1f45dx ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.385914,-83.394714&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ae_wE%7C__%7CN%3FS%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40S%40S%3FQ%40SBQ%40S%40QBQBSBQBQ%40QDSBQDQBQDQDQDQDQDOFQDQFODQFOFOHQFOFOHOFOHMFOHOHMJMFOJMHMJKHMJMJKJKJMJKJKJKJKLIJKLILIJILILILGLIJINELGLGLGNGLELENELENELCNCNELCNCLCNANCNANALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDLDNDLFLFLFNFLDLHLHJFLHLHLHLHJHLJJHJJLJJJHJLLJJHJJLHLJJHLJLHNHLHLHNHNFLHNFNHNFNFPFNFNDPFNFPDPFNDPDPBPDPDPBPDPBRBPBPBP%40RBP%40RBP%40P%40R%40P%40R%3FR%40P%3FR%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FP%3FRAR%3FPARARAPARCPARCPARCPCPCPCPERCPEPEPCPEPEPGNEPGPGNENGPGNGPGNINGNINGLININILILINKLIJKLILKLIJKJMLIJKHMLKJKHMHKJMHMHMHMHKFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDMFODMDOBOBMBODO%40MDO%40OBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOAMEOAMEOCOCMCOEMEOGMEMEOEMGMGMGOGKGMIMGMIMIKIMIMKKIMIKKKKKKKKKMKKKKKMIMKMIKKMGOKMIMIOGOIMGOIOGOGOIQGOGQEOGOEQGQEOEQEQEQEQCQEQCSEQAQCQCQCSCQAQASCSAQ%3FSASAQ%3FSAS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OPkpBN1aUbVequd7XXJD7A0Ahxg=) Whittier, NC #### What's nearby - Smoky Mountain Country Club \- 9 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Tuckasegee River \- 14 min drive \- 4.6 miles - Sequoyah National Golf Club \- 19 min drive \- 8.8 miles - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad \- 20 min drive \- 10.8 miles - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum \- 20 min drive \- 10.8 miles #### Getting around - Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 151 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive - ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬23 min drive - ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬22 min drive - ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬23 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest? ### What time is check-in at The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest? ### What time is check-out at The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest? ### Where is The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Hive Lodge - A Place Where Busy Bees Rest Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 45 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Amy S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LYNDON C. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf trip Excellent all around. ##### LYNDON C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Archie S. 14 Dec 2017 #### Cozy, fun and relaxing The house is large, clean, fUn and RELAXING. ##### Archie S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul H D. 25 Oct 2017 #### Fantastic!!! This is a perfect retreat for a large family gathering!!! We enjoyed every minute!!! ##### Paul H D. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff W. 6 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Seclusion and Beauty The property is beautiful, and the setting is perfect. The sound of the two streams running along side of the hive was relaxing and made our stay a true relaxing vacation. ##### Jeff W. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beau B., Greenville 19 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a mountain getaway. House was clean and had plenty of activities. Brian was very helpful with questions about the area. Would highly recommend! ##### Beau B. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deana M. 29 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Polar Express weekend This was the perfect place for our group of 18 ranging from 18mos to 65! Plenty of room and we didn't feel crowded at all! Outside fire put was perfect for smores after the Polar Express! ##### Deana M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake A. 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Team Trip We 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. ##### Jake A. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue Ellen C. 23 Dec 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing this property is big and spacious, it is perfect for big families. We stayed there and took our kids and grandchildren to the polar express. The drive was short and the loved playing outside once we were back to the property. The kitchen is well equipped for cooking also. We also sat around the fire pit on Saturday and roasted marshmallows the kids loved that also. Could not have ask for a better property. ##### Sue Ellen C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathy H. 9 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Perfect Family Christmas 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. ##### Cathy H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle D., South Bend, IN 10 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous The Hive is absolutely amazing! Clean, spacious, excellent area. We had 2 dogs with us, plenty of yard to walk them. The owners are super helpful, nice. We went golfing at Smoky Mountain Country Club, just a short drive. Excellent! The casino was an easy drive, fun. The road up to the cabin was not bad, we had a cargo van. No problems. We have nothing negative to write, all positive. Hope we can return someday. ##### Michelle D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donovan C. 16 Oct 2018 #### BEAUTIFUL and SPACIOUS, with a down home feel and subtle family touches everywhere you look. Our stay here was perfect! They really went above and beyond to help my family celebrate my mother's 70th birthday. I will be forever grateful as we really made some great memories while staying here. The location is ideal! Its very close to Cherokee as we took a short trip to the casino there. We also took the short trip over to Asheville for a comedy tour and lunch. With six bedrooms, large plush couches, multiple bathrooms, and two kitchens, this place can cover the needs of any size group and you will not feel crowded at all. If you are considering a trip for you and you family, do yourself a favor and stop looking and book the "The Hive" right now! You will enjoy every moment. ##### Donovan C. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia V. 7 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving 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. ##### Julia V. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Temperance R. 22 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get away 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 ##### Temperance R. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### michael k. 15 Jul 2018 #### Great house - small things lessened the visit The housing arrangement for our week was great - family's were able to spread out - have privacy and central eating and relaxing space. \[FYI - if you only get 1/2 of the facility you could miss out on washer/dryer\]. The remoteness was awesome. Quiet mornings, days and evenings. The fire pit was really a lot of fun. The drive in and out - really wasn't an issue, even in inclement weather. Th hills did cause a couple drivers to be concerned but they made out fine. The thing that didn't really feel right or make this place like other VRBO homes was the lack of "home". Small things like no coffee only filters, no spices \[even leftovers from others\], 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom, not a great working grill or grill tools, not enough garbage bags not even a starter firewood roll for first evening \[$3.00 at the IGA\] - Like I said, it really lacked the homeiness that we have experienced at other VRBO properties and other private rentals. ##### michael k. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 9 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### First Annual Perfect space, felt at home. Perfect mountain retreat. Already booked another week ##### Mary S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben D., Husser, LA 23 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable Stay This is our second time staying at The Hive lodge. The first time was a few years ago and only a section of the upstairs was available. This time the entire lodge was open and it was great. We had 14 in our party and still had 2 rooms we did not use. There is plenty of room in the lodge as well as convenient parking. The lodge is very clean and plenty of amenities and supplies included. Having a nice yard area is defiantly a plus since most cabins don't have yard space. We enjoyed our stay and will defiantly be back. ##### Ben D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britt W., Raleigh NC 4 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Getaway Superb accommodations. Great hosts. A little steep for 2wd on gravel, but worth it. ##### Britt W. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin C. 23 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing cabin and host This house is exactly what you’re looking for if you are in need of a getaway while still wanting to be close to the fun of a casino. There is more than enough space and Brian the host is super friendly and honest when it comes to setting expectations. Like other reviews, cell and internet service is spotty but we weren’t there to work or play on phones. We had no problems and hope to be back soon to the Hive! ##### Benjamin C. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia G. 4 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation It was a perfect family getaway! To be honest we didn't mind not having the wifi it was the perfect opportunity to hang out play some pool, board games, enjoy family time. Lots of room for everyone... very nicely decorated for Christmas too! We wanted to see snow and in our last day we got to see the dusting of snow :-) Brian was very responsive to any questions/concerns we had. Definitely recommend this house for your next family vacation. ##### Claudia G. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill M. 19 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin seclusion Back in the mountains away from the noise! Huge cabin both lower and upper floors-great for everyone to enjoy playing pool, ping pong, huge Jenga blocks, checkers, Cd player, TV with sports, etc. Quiet and plenty of rooms and bathrooms for all of us. Huge kitchen and eating tables. We really enjoyed our stay. ##### Bill M. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candace S. 12 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family home Great place to meet for a family vacation, plenty of room for the whole family. Lots of room to spread out. ##### Candace S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin L. 12 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay, great communication, definitely recommend This place was clean, secluded and in good condition. There's a ping pong table, pool table and corn hole boards to keep you entertained while hanging out. The kitchen is well stocked with whatever you need and there's plenty of places to sit and hangout for the whole crowd. We really enjoyed it and had a great time. Only drawback (very minor one) was that the wi-fi was a bit spotty but that's not surprising given the location. All in all I definitely recommend and would go back in a heart beat ##### Benjamin L. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### scott m. 17 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Wonderful stay. Brian was great and very responsive. Would recommend ##### scott m. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Pradeep M. 21 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Cabin - perfect for a big group The only reason we rated it a 4 stars is because the upstairs and downstairs are like different units and no connectivity from inside downstairs to upstairs. The other thing is the WiFi a couple of us needed to work a day on the trip and WiFi didn't help. Other than the above it is a wonderful cabin for large group of people and the view in the morning is amazing. Plenty of space both inside and outside. A couple of recommendations would be Fix the WiFi if possible and also have a few additional blankets both downstairs and upstairs. Overall we are very happy, Brian was very helpful and we will rent it again in future. ##### Pradeep M. 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