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Serenity only steps away from the Smokies.

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The Little Gem’s Firefly Cabin is cozy, quaint and secluded.
Property grounds
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪100 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Serenity only steps away from the Smokies.

We are Alina & Bubba, the former 5-Star Super Hosts of The Little Gem of Sapphire Valley (ID 1367382), and are proud to offer the New Little Gem, located in Bryson City, NC., for your consideration.

The Firefly Cabin is located on the same 4-acre property as the Little Gem of Bryson (ID 3371444). This quaint, one-bedroom cabin sleeps up to 4-people and is perfect for a small group who want to be close to the Deep Creek Recreation Area at the southern edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Please note that the Firefly cabin is a 13’x33’ converted manufactured home, but you'd never know by the looks of it. Pretty much everything inside is brand new.

The cabin is fully outfitted and comes with two Fire TVs that are subscribed to Amazon Prime. In order to vew other platforms, guests will need to login to their own accounts or cast. Please plan accordingly.

Relax on the expansive porch or around the fire ring, all while being entertained by the dancing fireflies. The cabin is located just 150-yards from the Tom Branch entrance to the park. Unlike the original Little Gem, there are no HOA rules, parking lot restrictions, or even neighbors, for that matter. We are now a secluded, restful homestead ready to welcome you to a relaxing stay.

Bryson City, itself, is a mere 6 minutes down the road, as is the Tuckaseegee River, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, and the infamous "Road to Nowhere". The city of Cherokee, as well as its Casino, are 10-minutes away. The Newfound Gap Road to Gatlinburg, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Oconaluftee Visitor Center entrance to the National Park is only 11-miles away.

Nearby excitement includes Whitewater Rafting on the Nantahala, Tubing or Fly Fishing on Deep Creek or the Tuckaseegee, and experiencing the Polar Express on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.

For inquiries regarding The Little Gem's Main House, or the availability of both houses, please send an inquiry stating so.

Property manager

Alina & Bubba Grubb
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The cabin, nor the property, are Child-Safe.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This cabin is not ADA Compliant nor Child-Safe.
Must be able to use stairs to access the cabin.
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Important information

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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 deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond and Nantahala Brewing Company. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo 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

  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 11 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 12 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond - 16 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 17 min drive - 14.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Osaka Sushi Bar & Asian Cuisine - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity only steps away from the Smokies. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serenity only steps away from the Smokies.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity only steps away from the Smokies.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serenity only steps away from the Smokies. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 2 miles (3 km) of Tom Branch Falls, Tuckasegee River and Juney Whank Falls. Nantahala National Forest and Indian Creek Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

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

Loved the cabin

It was such a wonderful stay. Loved the goats and the wild life. Clean and well keep cabin. Will be a repeat for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy J.

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

Peaceful and Quiet

Great little cabin. Peaceful and quiet. We will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen R.

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

Weekend getaway.

When we first drove up we were a little skeptical of the place. It needs some attention on the outside and surround. When we got inside we were pleasantly surprised. It was very neat and clean. The host was great with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari G.

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

Lovely home in a great location!

The location of Bubba's cabin was absolutely perfect for us. Right next to Smoky Mountain Nat'l Park, we were able to walk to a trailhead and hike to three different waterfalls. It's also just a short drive to the main park entrance/office, so we were able to avoid the crowds by getting up early. Although the cabin shares the property with a larger farmhouse, it feels private and very peaceful. Recommend 100%.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Wonderful Little Cabin in the Woods

This little cabin in the woods is so nice inside and out - the blueberry bush was an especially wonderful bonus! We loved sitting on the porch and enjoying nature, As we ate some of our meals at the cabin, we very much appreciated unexpected amenities like baggies and foil. Owners Bubba and Alina are terrific hosts and so conscientious about checking in to see if there was anything we needed. We look forward to staying here again someday - and hope to bring other family members and book the big house on the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karrie B.

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

Great stay

Great little cabin for 2. Frequent communication with the property manager, they attempted to mediate any issues we had. Wifi was down, but it was an issue in the area, not just the cabin. Grass was tall but they spoke to me beforehand regarding it and the inability to cut due to the recent heavy rains. It wasnt a big deal at all. Great area close to town but far enough away for peace and quiet. Cabin was updated inside and very nice. They provided everything we needed and extra small things were available. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Firefly Cabin

Very cute, very clean, very well stocked and equipped, very welcoming, and very peaceful. Truly, a small home away from home. The hosts were very welcoming with their communication and suggestions. They have completely renovated this tiny home into a lively, yet cozy get-a-way. It was perfect for my first experience outside of staying at a hotel. The Firefly was very accommodating with things needed in everyday living, I feel as if we overpacked. The washer and dryer has been hooked up, even tho the description said it was incomplete. They even included pods! The only bump we had….is that we didn’t realize the thermostat was set to heat to our desired temp on a 2.5hour time frame. The cold woke us the first night, and chilled us coming in from our first day adventure. Once we figured out we had to by pass that setting it worked perfectly. The WiFi was a lil slow for the kiddos taste, but I thought it was great considering the location. My only suggestion would be a small privacy fence to separate Lil Gem and The Firefly from the neighbors yard/drive. The neighbors seemed to have a collection of old cars, trucks, ect scattered along the side of the property line. In my opinion, the rubbage wasn’t complementing nor coordinating with the very neatly nested mountainside treasure of Lil Gem and The Firefly. My ‘memory mark’ of this stay would be the sign to the right as you start to drive up the driveway. ❤️ Thank you!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alina & Bubba Grubb

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Alina & Bubba are the former owners of The Little Gem of Sapphire Valley, a 5-Star Super Host property. We welcomed guests to our townhome for 5-years until the opportunity presented itself to 'upgrade.' We’ve always wanted more land so, naturally, when this property came available, we jumped on it.

Why they chose this property

The Firefly Cabin is located on 4-acres of wooded land just down the road from GSMNP southern boundary. It is quiet, peaceful, and gives a prime opportunity for stargazing. All activities are within a few minutes of the cabin including the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Deep Creek, Tuckasegee River, Cherokee Reservation and Casino, and the Newfound Gap road to Gatlinburg.

What makes this property unique

The Firefly Cabin is located only 150-yards from the Tom Branch entrance to the Smoky Mountains National Park and 1-mile from the Deep Creek Recreation Area.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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