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Snuggly, dog-friendly cabin w/ free WiFi, a gas fireplace, firepit, central A/C

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Living area
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Snuggly, dog-friendly cabin w/ free WiFi, a gas fireplace, firepit, central A/C

Happy Top Hideaway

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Switch on the gas fireplace and cozy up at this charming, sunlit cabin deep in the heart of the Smoky Mountains. The great room features a vaulted ceiling, a well-equipped, full kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining table for four (perfect for meals or family game nights), and an inviting living space with comfortable seating and a flatscreen TV. Step through the sliding glass doors and out onto your expansive, wraparound deck with a gas grill and a picnic table for al fresco dining. In the yard, you'll also find a firepit and a swing set for the little ones. *New for 2024!* reliable high speed unlimited internet available for streaming, browsing and video conferencing.
What's nearby:
Sitting in a secluded area away from it all, you will experience all of the peace and quiet you need while still being close to trails, mountains, and charming small towns. This cabin is also just three miles from the Nanahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting and kayaking, while Fontana Lake public access is only a mile away. Or head into the main drag of Bryson City to discover local shops, museums, and historical sites.

Things to know:
Guests driving cars that sit lower to the ground should not chance going up this driveway
Free, high-speed WiFi (suitable for Zoom calls)
Full kitchen
Private, high-capacity washer/dryer
One full-size sofabed in the living area
Central air conditioning
The family dogs (25 lbs. max.) are welcome to come along with a small nightly fee
Snowbird-friendly.
A 4x4 is recommended in winter

This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of North Carolina
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs only. Max of 1. Weight limit: 25 lbs each.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Swain County Park - 5 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 14 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 14 min drive - 15.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Relia's Garden Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Snuggly, dog-friendly cabin w/ free WiFi, a gas fireplace, firepit, central A/C pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Snuggly, dog-friendly cabin w/ free WiFi, a gas fireplace, firepit, central A/C?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snuggly, dog-friendly cabin w/ free WiFi, a gas fireplace, firepit, central A/C?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Snuggly, dog-friendly cabin w/ free WiFi, a gas fireplace, firepit, central A/C located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Fontana Lake and Nantahala River. Swain County Park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Byron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Deceptive Listing: Indoor Fireplace hasn't worked for over a year!!!

The gas lines are intentially disconnected so fire place will not work. I sent a video and pictures to VACASA (property management) and they did NOTHING for us. They said they sent this info. to the local property manager & owner and nothing was ever done even though they continually said they would send someone out to fix it starting on day 2 of our 16 day stay. We had to contact VACASA almost every other day for an update once no one showed up. For paying close to 3,000, we expect everything would be like the property listing description to be. We wanted a property with a fireplace and hot tube but found this property without a hot tube but it said in the LISTING TITLE and the FIRST SENTENCE OF THE DESCRIPTION that the fire place works!!!!!!!!! So we booked it looking forward to a working fireplace. VERY DISSAPOINTED that the fireplace didnt work while IT SNOWED during our stay. Vacasa never made an effort to make it right. I will never rent another place with VACASA. Also, general property maintenance noting: (decking boards need work, numerous major deep ruts in final driveway approach need repaired.) Kitchenware needs updating. American Flag holder was broken upon arrival and both (2) ourdoor grill propane tanks were almost empty at arrival. Large cold air draft under front door.We do not like making a bad review but this has been an ongoing issue with this property after talking with multiple people at VACASA during our stay.
Stayed 16 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret M.

Happy top

it is secluded, quiet, we had everything we needed there. This is our second time of vacationing there and if we weren’t happy, we would’ve been back so we love it.

10/10 Excellent

Desiree S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

The cabin was bright and airy and we loved the location. Most enjoyed spending time on the deck with mountain views and beautiful forest surrounds. Easy accessibility to the NOC and Bryson City was great too. Cabin was well outfitted with all the necessities and very clean. The one suggestion for improvement would be more supportive beds/mattresses as we struggled to get comfy on those provided. Even so, overall had a lovely time and would return to the cabin. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bridget C.

LOVED IT!

We LOVED the Happy Top Hideaway! It was beautiful, clean, spacious, and conveniently located to all the things we wanted to do including river rafting and enjoying Bryson City. We planned to hopefully book it again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maryann S.

July 2024

The cabin hits all the high marks. It has a beautiful unobstructed view and it was clean and has all the conveniences of home. It is minutes from Tsali mountain bike trails and whitewater rafting at Nantahala outdoor center. You can also get on Lake Fontana paddle boarding or rent a boat. There is something for everyone, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.
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10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Loved our stay

Couldn’t ask for a more cozy cabin and the surrounding town is so cute with tons of great hikes.
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10/10 Excellent

Camilo G.

Hilltop Cabin Near Bryson City

This was a very nice and comfortable cabin located at the top of a small hill off the main highway just 15min from the great town of Bryson City and 10min from Nantahala Outdoor Center in the other direction. It has a great big patio deck with a nice view mostly surrounded by large trees. There was also a fire pit area we used and a grill we did not. Very nice stargazing spot on a clear night and we saw fireflies both nights we were there in the summer. Nice equipped kitchen area and cozy bedrooms. There were some larger tv screens available with satellite tv, but we did not use them. The washer/dryer inside were also very useful. As some other reviewers noted, the path up to this cabin is a bit of a steep drive up a gravel road with some bumps. We did not have 4WD or AWD and made it OK but our crossover did seem to struggle one time and this was without rain. Nice little coffee spot, Cardinal Coffee nearby too. All around great cabin for a short getaway near the Great Smoky Mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great place but no sheets

Didn’t have sheets for the pullout sofa….contacted customer service over and over and over and just got generic replies…. Kid had to sleep on sofa two nights no sheets… Happy Birthday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Great view!

Wonderful view and secluded home…. Perfect for our family vacation! Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin

We stayed here for 2 nights and had a great time. We brought along our 3 children and it was an awesome place for kids to run around outside. Very clean. The driveway is steep at the very top but if you hang to the far left you can avoid the big potholes. Our minivan did it just fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jon W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Our Worst VRBO Stay Ever - June 2023 - 14 nights

This home was so bad that I felt compelled to review 1 year later. 1st, I'd suggest not renting a home managed by Vacasa of North Carolina. If you need anything, good luck. Even they admitted they are very understaffed in the NC market and are not responsive, even after sending over a dozen pics of the filth upon arrival. 2nd, I've never seen a more disgusting property than this. The reviews after our time say how clean the home was - that's because we spent our first night and next day cleaning the entire home, top to bottom, everything. Dog hair was everywhere - all the sheets, blankets, couch cushions literally had dog hair falling off them, hair coated inside the dryer, even the inside of the freezer! Blood stains on a duvet cover & pillow, many other bedding stains. Spent night & next day cleaning. 3rd, Wifi didn't work - Was told by Vacasa that internet was a metered package, so if someone before you uses a lot of it you won't have any. Don't consider if you need to keep tabs on work while away. Working from McDonald's isn't fun. 4th, Property is not maintained; Bathroom sink didn't drain & there's a review from 6 months prior stating it was inoperable, still hadn't been fixed. Damaged/rotted sections of wood on deck, including railings, made it unsafe for small children/pets. There's much more, just no more space for the review. Vacasa eventually refunded the pet fee, which is peanuts compared to time and expense of what we had to do to the home. Look elsewhere.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Top

We loved this property. The cabin and the view were amazing. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Great little private cabin!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay here! Very clean and cozy and all amenities:) You will not be disappointed. There is a gravel road up to the cabin that can be steep in spots so I would recommend bringing your awd vehicle just in case. Once you are settled in however, the cabin has tremendous views and there is great coffee shop about 5 mins from the cabin(cardinal coffee). Downtown Bryson City is about a 15 min drive so it's quite close with restaurants, pubs and shops for all different tastes. You will not be disappointed !
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Beautiful Cabin and amazing views

Beautiful cabin with amazing views! Great location near the NOC and a short drive to downtown bryson city. The cabin had everything we needed. We will definitely be staying here till again.
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8/10 Good

Amber O.

Amazing view

This home was exactly what we were looking for during our time to see the Polar Express. The road to get to the house was no problem for us. We have an Armada but I could see where it could be a problem for others in the winter for the last climb before seeing the house. The view from the back deck is simply amazing and the whole house itself is cozy. The wifi did have some problems streaming movies but other than that it was just fine. Towels, shampoo, conditioner, bar soap (all dove), dish soap, sponge, paper towel roll, and one roll of toilet paper were all provided in case anyone was wondering. We had our own but just in case. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Maureen K.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Vacation 2 years overdue

Saw this property on VRBO. Looked nice, said it had gas logs, smoke free, remote. It was remote and the home itself is nice. When we first opened the door, we were hit immediately with a strong cigarette smell. The gas logs do not work, have never been lit. The shower floor was dirty and looked like it had not been scrubbed in a while. The oven has not been cleaned, black and caked food covering the entire interior. We contacted Vacasa about the smell and fireplace. They said they would put in a ticket. The fireplace was what sold me on the home. Never worked, had to wash the bed linens so we could sleep, aired out the house when we where there and used air deodorizer to try and get the cigarette smell out. My sinuses are still bleeding from the reaction of the smell. Will not ever rent this home again and will not ever rent a home managed by Vacasa. It is ashamed because the home itself is nice and the area is quite. Could have been a very enjoyable stay otherwise. I don't usually post reviews like this but since the response from Vacasa was so lacking, I felt it was necessary. Let us not forget the deck that has a couple of places where the wood has rotted through. Safety hazard!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Enjoyed our stay

This cabin is very clean. We really enjoyed our stay. It had everything you could possibly want and layed out very well! Loved the fire pit, and a swing area for small kids. Checking in and checkout was great! Would definitely stay here again
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10/10 Excellent

William M.

Sept. Stay

Location, Ample room and nicely furnished
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for the price

Very spacious and comfortable property, the deck was wonderful! The drive up the hill is a steep gravel road, so a consideration for wintertime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great outdoor spaces

Really lovely outdoor spaces. The deck is phenomenal and we enjoyed the covered porch in the rain. The inside is exactly as pictured. The WiFi does not work. At all. This is problematic for those of us who do need to check in to work while on vacation and a HUGE issue to those who work fully remotely. The half mile up the gravel driveway wasn’t terrible. I imagine it could be done in a regular car.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy & Secluded

Secluded, clean & cozy, very quiet!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma D., North St.Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cabin in the woods

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cabin in the mountains. We would absolutely stay here again any time. the owners were wonderful and easy to communicate with. The view is AMAZING and the cabin is so nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lissette A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Perfect location. Great mountain views! Property was just like the pictures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute and cozy

We loved our stay at the happy top cabin. The cabin was very clean and very cute. We would definitely stay here again! Only thing was there was a huge yellow jacket nest under the back deck on the right side and my son and I got stung a couple times on our first day. But other than that everything was amazing!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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