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Mountain Laurel Hideaway | Mountain Modern Dream Cabin | Bryson City - Cherokee

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Welcome to Mountain Laurel Hideaway in the Great Smoky Mountains!
Living Room space complete with seating for 4.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 468.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Whittier, NC
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪94 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Built-in Bunks

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mountain Laurel Hideaway | Mountain Modern Dream Cabin | Bryson City - Cherokee

MOUNTAIN LAUREL HIDEAWAY | SECLUDED CABIN NEAR BRYSON CITY & CHEROKEE

Tucked away in a peaceful corner of the Smoky Mountains, Mountain Laurel Hideaway is a custom-built, modern mountain retreat perfect for couples or small families. This cozy yet efficient cabin is an ideal home base for exploring Bryson City, Cherokee, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park. If you’re searching for cabin rentals in Bryson City NC, this charming retreat offers the perfect blend of seclusion, comfort, and adventure.

THE PROPERTY

🏡 Private cabin in a quiet wooded neighborhood

🌳 Stunning modern mountain design blending with nature

🏕️ Perfect for couples and small families

🛣️ Easy access to Bryson City & Cherokee

🛏️ Located in Ocona Lake Estates, a peaceful mountain community

BEDROOMS & SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

🫀 Master Bedroom – King bed, memory foam hybrid mattress, treehouse-style windows

🛏️ Cantilevered Bunk Room – Two built-in twin beds, each with personal lights & outlets

KITCHEN & DINING

🍽️ Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances

🥧 Granite countertops & motion-activated sink faucet

👉 Bar seating for four

🍲 Stocked with pots, pans, flatware, and cooking essentials

BATHROOM

🚿 Full bath with large rain shower and teak bench

🛏️ Modern design with high-end finishes

LIVING AREA & ENTERTAINMENT

🛏️ Open living room with 14-foot vaulted ceilings

📺 55” Smart TV with streaming apps

🌬️ Floor-to-ceiling picture windows with breathtaking forest views

🗒 Custom artwork inspired by the Great Smoky Mountains

OUTDOOR FEATURES

🌄 Covered deck with seating for morning coffee & sunset views

🌱 Rock pathway leading to a private fire pit

🌊 Hot tub nestled among the trees

🗓 Close proximity to hiking, biking, and scenic drives

WHY GUESTS LOVE MOUNTAIN LAUREL HIDEAWAY

🏔️ Stunning architecture & modern cabin design

🛏️ Private yet close to Bryson City and Cherokee

🏕️ Easy access to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

🚗 Conveniently located near dining, shopping, and outdoor adventures

🐾 One of the best pet friendly cabins in the Smoky Mountains

EXPLORE THE AREA

Looking for Bryson City vacation rentals that offer a mix of relaxation and adventure? Mountain Laurel Hideaway is the perfect escape. Whether you're searching for places to stay in Bryson City or a cozy retreat near Cherokee, this cabin provides a prime location for exploring the region’s best attractions.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

📍 Bryson City – 5 miles

🌲 Great Smoky Mountains National Park (Deep Creek Entrance) – 8 miles

🗼 Cherokee – 4 miles

🎭 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino – 6 miles

🏞️ Great Smoky Mountains Railroad & Polar Express – 6 miles

🏖️ Nantahala Gorge – 15 miles

🎣 Sequoyah National Golf Club – 7 miles

🏆 Tail of the Dragon – 48 miles

📚 Western Carolina University – 20 miles

🏞️ Asheville & Biltmore Estate – 60 miles

BOOK YOUR STAY AT MOUNTAIN LAUREL HIDEAWAY

Escape to one of the most peaceful and beautifully designed Bryson City cabin rentals. Whether you're here for outdoor adventure, a romantic getaway, or a relaxing retreat, Mountain Laurel Hideaway is the perfect place to unwind. Contact us today to book your stay at this hidden gem in the Smoky Mountains!

Property manager

Brian
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
A security deposit hold will be placed on the credit card 3 days prior to arrival. Credit Card transaction fees are NOT refundable.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Whittier

Located in Whittier, this cabin is in the mountains. Oconaluftee Islands Park and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Country Side Bowling Lanes 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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Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 11 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Laurel Hideaway | Mountain Modern Dream Cabin | Bryson City - Cherokee pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Laurel Hideaway | Mountain Modern Dream Cabin | Bryson City - Cherokee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Laurel Hideaway | Mountain Modern Dream Cabin | Bryson City - Cherokee?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Laurel Hideaway | Mountain Modern Dream Cabin | Bryson City - Cherokee located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tuckasegee River. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Oconaluftee Islands Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Peaceful Weekend Getaway

This home was perfect for a weekend getaway for two. The setting was quiet and peaceful. The home was very nice, extremely clean, and well maintained. The bed was so comfortable. We loved the rain head shower. The hot tub was a big perk. We hiked and went to the casino during our stay and the location was ideal right between downtown Bryson and Cherokee. Would definitely recommend and we plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna W.

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

Quiet getaway

It is small but roomy, clean, and comfortable bed. Very quiet neighborhood. Great location. Easy check in and out. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

GREAT PLACE

LOVED THE SMALL HIDEAWAY AND THE FISHING
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas T.

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

Amazing getaway

Loved the property. Great hot tub. Great location close to both Bryson City and Cherokee. We had a wonderful time will book again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naralyn D.

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

Great little cabin

Enjoyed! Great little cabin in a nice spot. Hosts were very nice & helpful with questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney A.

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

Perfect Getaway

The property is new and clean with super cute decor. Area is quiet. Location is great too being in the middle of Cherokee and Bryson City. We loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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

The perfect size...

The home was the perfect size for my husband and I. We really loved the design! The location was great, as it was just secluded enough, but also not difficult to get to nearby towns. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Weekend Getaway

We really enjoyed our weekend getaway at the Mountain Laurel Hideway. The rental was perfect. It was clean and spacious. The location was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Perfect Getaway

This property was a perfect getaway for a long weekend with easy access to Bryson City and Cherokee. Home is secluded but close to all the area attractions. Very comfortable bedding and perfect size for a couple or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin K.

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

Clean, fully stocked and super convenient!

We’ve taken several trips to the the Cherokee and Bryson City area over the years and this was bar far one of our best rentals. The house was just as advertised, perfectly stocked with everything you could need and easy to get to.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great

They thought of everything. It was a great stay and we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle H.

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

Amazing Cabin

Amazing cabin! True to description. Clean, comfy, with all the amenities. Easy trip to both Cherokee and Bryson City. My twins want us to make this our home they loved it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Rustic Rest

Great house. Very clean. Wish I owned it for myself.!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Amazing Weekend Getaway

If you are looking for an awesome little getaway spot this is it!! This place is unbelievably clean, private surroundings, and close to Bryson City and Cherokee. King size bed in the master has the best mattress for a great restful sleep. The hosts are easy to work with and very responsive to questions. We will definitely stay here again and also consider their other properties through Rustic Rest Cabins!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah A.

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

Exceptional Home

Can I just say I absolutely loved the rain shower! My favorite part was the sleeping loft (bunk bed). This place was exceptionally clean and we loved the layout of the home and enjoyed the fire pit and brand new hot tub. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

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

Short vacation

Wouldn’t have changed absolutely NOTHING about the home! Only thing that was disappointing was we had to leave a day early due to being self employed. One of the BEST properties we have ever stayed in loved it!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chris W., lexington, SC

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

Quick weekend getaway

Unit was very nice & clean. Wanted to use the hot tub but it read cleaning solution was over due to be changed by 80 days. Other than constant dog barking at lower neighbor out front, we enjoyed our stay! Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan G.

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

Perfect Getaway

A perfect modern cabin in the hills of North Carolina. We really enjoyed our time here. The cabin had almost everything we needed to relax and stay in. The Christmas decorations were a fun touch, and the hot tub was just what we were looking for during a cold week. The area was quiet, and it felt private. The only things we noticed are there were not any tools for the grill (grill brush) and no oven-safe deep dish. Highly recommend this cabin for anyone looking for a mountain getaway that still feels like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Smoky mountain retreat

Peaceful beautiful and comfortable cabin in the mountains minutes from Cherokee and the smoky mountain national park. I was very happy in my choice of locations on the quieter North Carolina side. Enjoyed exploring the quiet Cataloochee and Deep Creek areas of the park and all of the Cherokee cultural sites. I have to admit the mountain road that the cabin is on intimidated me at first until I got used to it. I would not have wanted to arrive for the first time at night. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend Brian and Sarah’s cabin in the mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great Little Mountain Getaway

We traveled to this area of the mountains for a week of fun and adventure. This home provided the perfect location between Cherokee and Bryson City. It’s central location was convenient to these towns, as well as several other mountain towns. It’s also located in a quiet community and is nestled into the hillside. We enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit, and grill. The home was neat and outfitted with everything we needed. We greatly appreciated the area guide provided by the hosts and utilized these tips to plan some of our adventures adventures. We were blessed by snow on a day trip through the Great Smoky Mountains and got to see one of the elk herds near the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. We visited the Road to Nowhere, Mingo Falls and Soco Falls. We spent a little time at the casino in Cherokee but more so enjoyed walking along the Oconaluftee River Trail in town. Even on a rainy day, we had the best time checking out some of the shops in Bryson City and nearby Dillsboro and Sylva. We experienced two minor issues during our stay, which could not be resolved despite communication with the hosts. The gas fireplace didn’t work, and we also did not have any Wi-Fi for the week. The host tried to troubleshot the Wi-Fi with us remotely, but we ended up needing to use our cell phone as a hotspot. That said, reception is notoriously spotty in western NC, and we didn’t travel to the area to watch TV. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the property and would recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in the NC mountains.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Peaceful get away

Upon arrival the cabin was clean and welcoming. Exactly what we needed in a get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

My kind of escape

The property was definitely beautiful, not much of an area for a pup to go to bathroom besides on a steep hill so keep that in mind if you bring yours with, at one point we went to a local area down the mountain for our Great Dane to go potty. Other people were not respectful of the property and left there dog poop behind which ended up being walked in (not the property owners fault, just arrogant dog owners). Perfect size for a smaller family, the heaters/propane fire place worked amazingly and kept the place so snuggy! Our kid enjoyed climbing up and down the ladder to the bunk beds, it became the highlight of the trip! Be mindful if you like the privacy of curtains in a place, the master bedroom back window, bunk bed windows and large side living room window are not covered, this became inconvenient for me as I had a new baby which meant feeding the baby/expressing without feeling like I was totally covered (I’m sure no one can see, but it’s the thought of having windows not covered, left me uneasy), while others may enjoy it being you’re on a mountain side with nature all around to look out at. We wouldn’t use the hot tub especially at night due to its location, just not ideal but I’m sure during the day when wildlife isn’t so present, it’s beautiful. Definitely be mindful of when they say you may need 4wd, it’s gravel roads the whole way up/down, it’s no joke! The property owners were amazing with communication and being sure we enjoyed our time! We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian

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My name is Brian Whitener. My wife Sarah and I love the Smoky Mountains of Western NC! I also enjoy photography, biking, woodworking, and spending time with my lovely wife Sarah. Our passion is to see people experience a place of rest and rejuvenation from their busy everyday lives. My wife and I believe our cabin, this area, and the naturally beautiful surroundings of Bryson City NC provide such a place to reconnect with family and friends! We are excited to share the cabin with you and we know you will find it most relaxing! We also really enjoy assisting all of our guests experience the most fulfilling time possible while here. There are so many hiking trails, waterfalls, and things to do it can become overwhelming! Once you have booked with us and have reviewed our Area Information Page please feel free to ask us any questions about any of the excursions listed!

What makes this property unique

Another benefit of booking with us is the experience and level of control we have over our property. My wife Sarah and I manage the property ourselves and therefore control cleaning products that are used in the home. Our goal is to have as chemical free environment as possible. We proudly use Mrs. Meyers products, hydrogen peroxide based(bleach free) bathroom cleaner, paraben free naturally derived body wash, and 100% natural essential oils for our cabin’s signature scent. The hot tub is chlorine free; we use Bromine, a safer way to sanitize the spa.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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