Cabin

Amazing views! Great for 2 families! Hot tub, pool pool table,AWD or 4WD only!

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Amazing Sunsets all year long
Open Area. Living room, dining and kitchen with panoramic view.
Sofa with power recline
Living area with wood burning fireplace. 55 inch flat screen tv.
dining table with view. 8 chairs

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

Amazing views! Great for 2 families! Hot tub, pool pool table,AWD or 4WD only!

Stay at our cabin "Almost Heaven"
MUST BE AT LEAST 25 YEARS OLD TO BOOK . YOU WILL NEED A AWD/4WD to stay at this property. This property is NOT motorcycle safe.
Free WiFi
Land line phone.
cell phone coverage
20-30 MIN drive to Bryson City
Firepit with amazing views
EV Car Charger- 240 volt/ 40 watt charger with SAE-J1772 Connector

My husband and I have been visiting Bryson City since year 2000. We custom built this cabin in 2014. In 2020 during covid a storm came and blew the roof off flooding the entire cabin. We have renovated the whole cabin. Completely newly renovated Kitchen, and bathrooms, new hardwood floors throughout, new furnishings, new mattresses, lighting.....plenty of outdoor furniture to dine and rest on 3 full porches.
We take pride and effort into making it as clean and comfortable for you.
If booking in Jan and February (POSSIBLY DEC AND MARCH) it is requested you have a 4WD. You will be required to purchase cancellation insurance.
WE DO NOT AND SIMPLY CANNOT REFUND DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. PURCHASE THE OFFERED CANCELLATION INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR BOOKING.
Please check rental agreement and cancellation policy carefully before booking during winter season.

We DO provide:
WiFi
Linens
Soaps (detergent, dish, dishwashing, hand)
Paper products (toilet paper, paper towels, kleenex)
Propane
Firewood
My husband and I own and manage this property. We love our cabin and want you to love it too ! It is our pleasure and purpose to make sure your stay is a great and a memorable one.
So, come and stay! It has everything you need!!!!
Enjoy the views from one of the three, large covered porches. On the porch you will find an outdoor stone, gas fireplace with outdoor dining table. There is a large hanging porch swing and plenty of rocking chairs to relax and take in the view. There is also a 5 foot fire table on front porch.

Inside are four spacious bedrooms with 1 king bed in the master (main level) and in daylight basement there will a King in 2nd bedroom, queen bedroom in 3rd room and queen on queen bunk bed in 4th br all bedrooms have large flat screen mounted tvs. Rooms sleep up to 6 adults with 2-4 small children OR 8 adults. A large soaking tub in the master bath, a pool table in the basement motorized reclining sofas. Downstairs patio has hot tub on the patio that seats up to 6 people. There are 6 Smart TVs total in all bedrooms and basement living area and great room. A wood burning, stacked stone fireplace in the main living room, a stone, gas burning fireplace in the basement living room and a stone, gas burning fireplace on the porch. A picnic area outside with fire pit, coal burning grill and table.

The cabin also has a whole house generator which automatically turns on during power outages and a tank less hot water heater.
Also, enjoy the beautiful, custom kitchen with granite counter tops, fully loaded with stainless steel appliances with a gas range stove. The kitchen has everything you will need to cook and provide meals for your stay.

The cabin sits 20-30 minutes outside of Bryson City in a small, quaint community named Alarka. Inside Bryson City you can enjoy shopping, a small theater, local dining and of course The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. The cabin is also near the Fontana Lake where you will find water recreational activities. The Nantahala Outdoor Center and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park where you can hike and view the elk. Cherokee with the casino, fishing, heritage shopping and dining and the wild elk.

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Property manager

David and Joy Nifong

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If reserving between Dec-Mar. it highly recommended to purchase travel ins. and have a 4wd in case of bad weather. NO refund for weather.

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

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Sheffield Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine. 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

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 34 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 35 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 35 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 40 min drive - 32.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 46 min drive - 38.7 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 156 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing views! Great for 2 families! Hot tub, pool pool table,AWD or 4WD only! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing views! Great for 2 families! Hot tub, pool pool table,AWD or 4WD only!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing views! Great for 2 families! Hot tub, pool pool table,AWD or 4WD only!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Amazing views! Great for 2 families! Hot tub, pool pool table,AWD or 4WD only! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Pincu Pottery. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 198 out of 212 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 212 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

katherine s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home great view
Property has all you need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection!
Almost Heaven is an incredibly spacious and beautifully decorated cabin! The owners have thought of everything down to the smallest details. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and found everything we needed and more in this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walt V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic in every possible way!
We stayed here for our annual Polar Express family vacation. The cabin was magical. Plenty of room and the Christmas decor added the extra sense of home to our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Grace
Peace on earth … I enjoyed my Christmas stay … it was everything I hoped for… thanks Joy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost Heaven
House was amazing! Great views from the deck. Owner responded to all my messages and made the process super easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Niki D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Paradise
This property was all we dreamed and more. The owners thought of everything that make it the most comfortable stay. The kitchen had everything we needed for a large Thanksgiving dinner. The views were heavenly. We loved every minute and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost Heaven
The name of this property is spot on, The views are amazing and the house is beautiful. The kitchen has everything you need and the mattress was very comfortable. We enjoyed the outdoors as well and took advantage of the fire pit and gas fire pit. Perfect place to stay to get some R &R.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tricia L
This house was amazing in every way but especially the huge porch to sit on and enjoy the most spectacular views!! Everything was immaculately clean and the host truly thought of everything that you could need. The only thing I would do different is to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay!
The house and view were amazing! Very clean and no issue. Will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

BERRY W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Like the name "ALMOST HEAVEN"
Almost cancelled due to Helene. So glad we didn't. Absolutely beautiful Cabin and the views. So relaxing , already planning a future trip back. The ride up to cabin was steep at points , but fun 😁. dont hesitate if interested. Now on google maps for directions as well.100 % as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the one
Stop looking. This is the one! The view from the cabin will take your breath away. It’s called almost heaven because you will think you are in heaven. 180 degrees of unobstructed mountain range view. The cabin is so beautiful. We stayed while hurricane helene came through the mountains. The owner was prompt with responses. The WiFi worked wonders while the entire region had no cell service. We lost power a few times but the generator kicked on immediately and worked great.thankfully no damage to the roads that led to the cabin. Thank you for opening your beautiful home for us to stay in. We made the best of the trip and couldn’t have asked for a better place to be during the storm. .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

OFF R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Return trip with parents
Place was just as beautiful as I remember house was spectacular and the views just don't even feel real
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stevan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost Heaven, again
Just my wife and I. Our second stay at this wonderful property. We come for the view. It's magnificent! Cabin really is thoroughly furnished.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection
Almost Heaven is an amazing property with incredible vistas. My family had a wonderful stay, and we plan to return in the future. Not only is the view spectacular, but it is very peaceful and healing to the soul. It was just what we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
“Almost Heaven,” Indeed
“Almost Heaven” is a well-appointed cabin. Comfortable living spaces, well-stocked kitchen implements, a nice complement of recreational item (hot tub, pool table, dart board, corn hole, lots of kids toys and various games). Truly exceptional views. Our group consisted of 6 adults and 4 children (ages 3 to 5). We had a great time - there was plenty of space for us to enjoy the cabin together and room to be separate, if desired. 5 stars based on the group and what we wanted out of our experience. Some things to consider if you’re looking to rent this property: - Check-in instructions state that navigation apps won’t get you to the cabin; we did NOT find that to be true, but directions need to be loaded and started before getting off the highway or cell signal is spotty. - Be considerate of what vehicle you bring. Within the last 500 ft of the drive, there’s a very steep unpaved hill. 4WD trucks in our group did well. The front wheel drive minivan had to be towed up the last bit of the hill. This should not be a deal breaker if you’ve got an appropriately capable vehicle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
The cabin was absolutely perfect. View was beautiful. Couldnt ask for more with the accomodations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family favorite!!
This is our 2nd time staying at Almost Heaven as a family of 9. It has become our favorite vacation spot. The house is cozy, spacious, well kept, and the views are AMAZING. It is evident that the owners take great care to make this a welcoming home for their guests. The kitchen is full of any appliances you will need as well as a grill. We were able to cook every meal for our 4 night stay. The hot tub was very clean and gives a great spot to relax and enjoy the view. We appreciated all the firewood supplied for the firepit so we could roast marshmellows with the kids. A few tips for visitors: there are a few steep roads coming up to the cabin. I would definitely recommend 4 wheel drive for an easier ride up. Watch your kids closely while they are outside. We saw a rattle snake near the back porch. (Obviously, you are out in nature and its their home) but it definitely gave us a scare the 1st day. Just make sure you check your surroundings, especilaly if youre visiting in the summer! If you're on the fence about this cabin, DO IT!!! I promise you wont regret it. We had zero complaints both times we've visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cabin
This cabin was far better than the pictures provided. The views from the porch made us not want to leave for anything! And there were so many thoughtful amenities provided. The road up is challenging but very doable without snow or ice. Easily the best cabin we’ve stayed at in the TN/NC mountains area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Our trip was fantastic! The views are breathtaking in either rain or shine. Very clean and comfortable. Would love to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miles of beautiful views
Almost Heaven is aptly named. The views from deck are incredible!! We had a small issue upon arriving but our host quickly rectified it. The kitchen was well equipped and with the distance from the grocery store you will be cooking. This house is approximately 30 minutes from Bryson City. We enjoyed riding the great Smokey Mountain Railroad,zipping, horseback riding and whitewater rafting. We will definitely be staying here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible Mountain Getaway
Almost Heaven was the most beautiful, scenic cabin we have ever been to. The 20+ minute ride up the curvy, winding roads up the mountain is well worth it! The cabin was clean, spacious, and perfectly situated for the most breathtaking sunsets. Every switch in the home is labeled so you know exactly which one to use. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you would need to cook any meal. Even the cabinet doors and drawers are labeled for your convenience. The headboards have USB ports in them so you won't have to struggle to plug in your phone charger behind the bed. A HUGE bonus! And... all four (two upstairs, two downstairs) double-reclining couches have USB ports in them, as well as the kitchen island outlet! The bathrooms are fully stocked with more than enough towels, hand soap, blow dryer, and toilet paper. The instant hot water heater made it so we never ran out of hot water. There is more than ample seating on the large wrap around upper deck, including two hanging porch swings, an outdoor fireplace, propane grill, and a gas glass rock firepit. It also looked as though there might be a hammock and more chairs to be used in the warmer months. The hot tub on the lower level is clean and seats 5-6 people. The billiards table and dart board kept several of us occupied for hours on end. A ping pong table is also available. We enjoyed it so much that we wished we had booked a longer stay. We are looking forward to coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Almost Heaven is paradise
The house was perfect and comfortable and beautiful. Plenty of amenities and plenty to due on a rainy day. We loved playing pool and darts with a drink at night. The views were incredible even in bad weather it was amazing to look out the window and be surrounded by mountains. We loved using the fire pit to look at the stars our last night. Even with the sliver of moon the stars were beautiful. The drive to the house is rocky and slow but we found our car gps worked all the way to the house, but the directions provided were also very precise and a great addition to our gps. We would definitely recommend this property and would stay again in a heartbeat. Just breathtaking views and gorgeous home.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cabin
The cabin is exactly as described in the listing. Owners are very transparent about the commute to get to the property and amenities. The views are incredible and we really enjoyed the wood burning fireplace. The internet was spotty during our stay but the owners were working diligently to get it fixed. They were great with communication during the process. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best View Ever!
This is one of the most beautiful properties we have ever stayed at and will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by David and Joy Nifong

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We have been married for 26 years and have three sons and a daughter we adopted from Ukraine orphanage at age 9. We have always loved visiting the Smoky Mountains. Over the years we have grown to love the quiet and cheerful town of Bryson City. This has been a dream of ours to own a cabin and we are thrilled to now be property owners of such a beautiful, custom built cabin.

Why they chose this property

Semi secluded and on top of the world!!!!! The other 2 neighboring cabins are not close but barely visible (especially summer months).

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the views from our cabin on the 3 large covered porches. On the porch you will find an outdoor stone, gas fireplace with dining table. A large hanging swing and plenty of rocking chairs to relax and take in the view.
Inside are 4 spacious bedrooms accommodating up to 6 with 2-4 small children OR 8 adults. A large soaking tub in the master bath, a pool table, a hot tub for 6 people. There are 6 flat screen TV's with Direct TV and DVR.
At our cabin you will enjoy the peace and quiet of remote living. While enjoying the benefits of the luxury living. The cabin sits 20-30 minutes outside of Bryson City in a small, quaint community named Alarka. Inside Bryson City you can enjoy shopping, a small theatre, local dining and of course The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. The cabin is also near the Fontana Lake where you will find water recreational activities. The Nantahala Outdoor Center and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park where you can hike and view the elk.

LIMITED CELL PHONE COVERAGE / FREE WiFi

Languages:

English