Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala

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Welcome! We'd be honored to have you as our guest.

Relax and enjoy the peacefulness of the mountains

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6139 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Almond, NC

Fontana Lake16 min walk
Bryson City Gem Mine8 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad16 min drive
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Newly built vacation home in Almond, NC located near Bryson City, Nantahala Outdoor Center, Tsali Recreational Area & Cherokee, Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway

3 bedroom 2.5 bath
Master bath has a garden tub and walk-in shower
Upstairs bath has a tub/shower
There is a half bath on the first floor
Located on a very quiet and secluded mountain
Sleeps 6
2 Queen size beds and a double futon (new pillow top mattresses)
Linens and towels provided with a washer/dryer in rental (includes beach towels, too)
Gas fireplace
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, microwave and ice maker, toaster and coffee maker, crockpot, blender and much more. Just like home.
50" Smart TV, Netflix, Roku, DVD player, Internet, WIFI; antennae for local stations
Games to enjoy in the evenings
Fire pit and we include the firewood
Back deck with Weber grill, table and umbrella
Smoking permitted outdoors

Within a few miles you can enjoy kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, tubing, fishing, golfing, Whitewater rafting, zip lining, horseback riding, 20 minutes from Harrah's Casino, 10 minutes from Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, scenic drives and near Blue Ridge Parkway, waterfalls, 3 miles from Tsali Recreation Area for biking, boating, hiking and horseback riding, 40 minutes to Waynesville, 1 hour to Asheville, 1 hour to Gatlinburg

Bikers welcome. This home is not wheelchair accessible.

Property manager

Ray & Ann Converse

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Completely Remodeled, secluded in the woods for relaxation!

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Please give # of children & ages

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside

Please notify us immediately if there is a problem with the ac/heat, any appliance, fireplace or plumbing.

The fireplace is a gas log fireplace, therefore, no burning paper or anything in the fireplace.

No discharging of firearms.

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Almond, NC

What's nearby

Fontana Lake - 16 min walk
Bryson City Gem Mine - 8 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 16 min drive
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 16 min drive
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Kudzu Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Pizza By the River - ‬11 min drive
‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger Basket - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Friendly, Bryson City, Tsali, GSM Railway, Nantahala located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Nantahala River is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

7 July 2024

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

Beautiful Vacation Place

Great place. Beautiful. Easy to get to. Away from town. Clean. Comfortable. Family enjoyed our time together there. Hosts are super friendly. Free place to swim nearby. Dollar General within reasonable distant. Enough amenities for our stay which was greatly appreciated.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

6 Dec 2023

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

Nice house and nice hosts

Very nice property. Would recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

10 Oct 2023

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

Amazing home

We stayed 4 days, it was not long enough! We enjoyed our stay so much. We especially enjoyed our visits with Maggie, she’s so sweet and entertaining. I hope we can make it back someday. Thanks so much.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

19 June 2023

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

Cute, cozy, clean and convenient!

We loved our stay. Our group ranged from 7 to 70 years of age, and everyone thoroughly loved this home. There was plenty of room, the house was stocked with high-end amenities and the outdoor fire pit area was fantastic. If you are planning a rafting trip with NOC or other near by rafting companies, you won’t find another house this nice or this convenient. I highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Summer S., Bellville, GA

5 Jan 2023

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

Such a nice house

To start, cleanest house I’ve stayed in to date. So nice and well appointed house for what we needed. Kids had their own space, so did we and all of us were upstairs (very nice to be with the kids upstairs in separate rooms) and my In-laws down stairs. All furniture and kitchen items newer and had all we needed. I don’t know if I can say enough nice things, the owners were great and available at all times via text. The only thing I think is worth mentioning was the driveway was a tiny bit intimidating, it’s a nice gravel road but windy. By the 2nd day though, it was no problem at all and to be honest it’s the smoky mountains so most of the roads are windy so you get used to it, we live in flatter land so we were not accustomed to it but adjusted quickly. Would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

2 Nov 2022

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

Great place close to everything we wanted to do.

Property was great. Just what we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

16 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful property!

We found a private little gem! Enjoyed our stay for the weekend. We loved all the personal touches to make our stay one to remember.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gena N.

6 Aug 2022

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

Lovely stay

Just wonderful. The husband and wife owner met us when we arrived to welcome us and provide keys. They live on the property. Both are very nice. We didn’t see them for the rest of the stay, and their house is far enough away to provide plenty of privacy. In fact, the house felt wonderfully remote despite being so close to a major road. It is a new build, and obviously very well put together. Everything you will need in the kitchen including sharp knives (I find the knives in VRBO houses are often very dull). The bedrooms and bathrooms are very clean. There is a very nice fire pit. My kids say that the WiFi only provides 4 megabits per second, which I guess is less than we have back home. But it was plenty of megabits for me. We had an amazing time and would definitely return if we vacation in the area again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

2 Aug 2022

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

Great location and a great place to stay

The host was amazing, very communicative and helpful. The location is as described, close to hiking, biking, fishing, and rafting. It's nestled in the woods with a steep and winding gravel driveway, a perfectly serene and tranquil place. I wouldn't want to navigate the driveway on a Harley, but most vehicles would have no problem. The kitchen and sleeping accommodations had all you could ask for. A gas grill. They even had a blender for my daily protein smoothy. There is a firepit, complete with chairs and wood. Plenty of room for all of us to stretch out, and come together for games or a movie. I loved my morning coffee in a rocker on the front porch looking at the squirrels and birds. The SmartTV was having challenges due to the internet service while we were there. A testament to how great Ray and Ann are, they bent over backwards to get it working, and ultimately the service provider fixed a bad line and it was back in business. There's so much to do in this area, and this home was a great launching point for our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

17 July 2022

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

This place was amazing, perfect location, clean, well stocked, very attentive owners.

We had a fabulous stay here. Within 1.5 hrs for day trips to Asheville, Gatlinburg, and Murphy. Easy drive to Bryson City, close to great hiking spots, but also pleasant enough to just chill and do some front porch sitting. Ann was very responsive to questions, check in and check out was easy. The house is clean, well stocked and beautifully decorated, we felt right at home. Driveway might be intimidating, but my minivan handled it with no problems ( I was worried by other reviews). We had Internet connection issues, but had good cell signal. We took time to relax read, and watched a DVD we had in the car. I totally recommend this place and would stay here again anytime.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta B.

12 July 2022

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Cute isolated place

If you like to be close to town but away from everything. This is the property for you. The owner meet you at the property to show you where everything is and answer any questions. I will recommend this to anyone who will be visiting the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

22 Mar 2022

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We just loved this cabin and location was perfect for Spring Break vacation

The owners of this cabin make our experience extra special. The cabin was extremely clean, kitchen was fully equipped with daily needs, bedrooms extremely comfortable, bathrooms well supplied with linens and the washer and dryer was fantastic. The location was perfect and the Mountain View was beautiful and my grandson loved the fire pit for roasting marshmallows. We will be back for future vacations and highly recommend this cabin to family, friends and others looking for a great private mountain get away.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Qingyang L.

2 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful place

The host is very professional and friendly. My friends and my wife were very satisfied with this place. If the host has an Instagram tag of this place, feel free to let us know. We would like to add it!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nate H., Charleston, SC, US

26 Nov 2021

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

Beautiful and well appointed cabin

The cabin was beautiful, clean, and very well set up for family stays: great kitchen, laundry, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, and just great facilities. The house is new and everything is in great condition.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joseph B., Inglis, Fl.

25 Oct 2021

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

Almond NC Vacation

As someone in a earlier post stated " the photos don't do it justice". This home looks like it's brand new. The dinner ware and pots and pans are better than my own. Ann and Ray met us when we arrived and are the nicest folks. They are the kind of neighbors you want to have.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

18 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful spot to stay near activities

My family and I spent our Fall break in Ray and Ann's cabin. They greeted us for check-in, gave us basic instructions for the house, and gave us suggestions for things to do in the area. They left their number with me should we have any issues or questions, making themselves readily available. The cabin was decorated so nicely for the fall, which was such a nice touch. The inside was very nice and very clean and the perfect amount of space for my family of five. The outdoor space had a lovely firepit, complete with firewood ready to go. My husband and kids enjoyed the long driveway for running around and riding bikes. The location was away from crowds but easy access to all of the activities in the area. I would highly recommend this cabin as a great spot to land for the family getaway in North Carolina.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

20 Sept 2021

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

Visiting for Tail of the Dragon

Everything about this house was perfect! We stayed here two nights. The bed was clean and so comfortable. It was so quiet and just relaxing. The house is tastefully decorated and the setting on the mountain was amazing. The clean up check list was not over bearing and very simple when it was time to leave. We definitely will be recommending this place to family and friends. Pictures of this place do not do it justice. We were about 45 minutes from the Tail of the dragon at Deals Gap.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2021

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

Great stay!

Ray and Ann were great hosts! The house was exactly as described. We were very comfortable and felt that the location was fabulous. Very easy access to out planned Nantahala Outdoor Center excursion as well as downtown Bryson City. Just wish we'd had more time to spend in town and relax more at the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

gary g.

23 Aug 2021

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

Great place!

Totally appreciate hosts attention to detail and ez communication from booking to leaving. Location is very convenient for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

13 Aug 2021

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

Almond NC

Clean, comfortable for family of 4. Great location, close to a lot of outdoor activities and fun!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean H.

10 Aug 2021

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

Great Week in the Mountains

Ray and Ann have a beautiful home in the mountains. The space was perfect for our family of six. It was close to fishing, hiking, tubing and other adventures in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Fontana Lake area. We loved the fire pit and front and back porches. The home was located in a more remote area than we expected, but it was an easy drive to gas, groceries and attractions. The steep, uphill gravel driveway is intimidating at first but is well maintained. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betsy J., Lynchburg, Virginia

4 Aug 2021

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

A Gem in the Smokies!

We had six couples split between this property and another. Those who stayed here were very pleased with all that this property offered. Before our stay, Ray and Ann were quick to respond to any questions we had and very easy to work with. From the greeting we received from Ray and Ann, their thorough tour of the house, and the well-stocked kitchen, we had everything we needed! It was a very comfortable stay. I would highly recommend this property. It's a gem in the Smokies!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 July 2021

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Fun weekend

This property is beautiful, peaceful, relaxing!!! The kitchen is stocked & we enjoyed grilling!!! Nearby things we enjoyed were the Deep Creek Park (went tubing) and of course the casino. We would recommend this vacation spot to all!!!

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

23 July 2021

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Perfect retreat

Ann and Ray were great hosts, very helpful and accommodating. Their home was beautiful and perfect for our trip. The location is quiet, secluded with a gorgeous wooded setting.. We really enjoyed and would definitely come back again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

21 July 2021

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

Awesome Place

Place was exceptionally clean. Very secluded. We were delayed on our arrival and they went out of their way to make sure we had access. Thank you. Will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ray & Ann Converse

We have been married 41 years and have 3 adult children and 4 grandsons. We've been coming to this area since we married and honeymooned in the Smokies. Moving to the Smoky Mountains 6 years ago was a dream of ours and we always hated leaving when we'd travel. We enjoyed the mountains and activities so much that we finally made the move and have no regrets. We want others to enjoy their stay in the mountains as much as we always have.

Our three adult children and four grandsons all love visiting and exploring in the mountains. We do quite a bit of fishing and hiking with the boys, but they absolutely love tubing down Deep Creek. Whitewater rafting is one of our favorites and we recently went ziplining for the first time and will definitely do it again soon.

Why they chose this property

We built this vacation rental for others to discover nature, the mountains and just relax. We are located only 3 miles from Tsali for mountain biking, hiking and boating. Nantahala is only 3 miles for hiking, swimming, Whitewater rating, ziplining, kayaking, canoeing and The Rivers Edge restaurant.
Bryson City is a quick 10 miles for shopping, hiking, tubing, swimming and picnics at Deep Creek, and discovering three beautiful waterfalls. The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad offers different excursions during the year, but The Polar Express is a must with children. The Road to Nowhere is also in Bryson; great for hiking and horseback riding. Cherokee offers shopping, restaurants and Harrah's Casino, which is about 20 minutes up the road. There is a lot of history in Cherokee. Waynesville is a great city to visit with unique shops in the historic downtown district and also antiques. Waynesville is about a 40 mile ride. We want your stay to be enjoyable and will do all we can to accomplish a great visit.

What makes this property unique

We chose to build this vacation home on our property for others to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and serenity the mountains have to offer. You will never sleep better than in the mountains. Bonfires at night are a great way to enjoy each other's company, ghost stories and don't forget the s'mores. The home is secluded and you will feel like you're the only ones in the world while enjoying all the comforts of home.