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Laughing Water Yurt

Cabin near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City

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A cozy cabin interior with a sloped ceiling, a dining area, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a seating area.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinetry, and a large island.
A cozy log cabin room with a bed, a leather sofa, a hat on the sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a table with woven placemats, and a view of the forest.
A cozy room with a wooden interior, a massage chair, and a shelf with kitchen items.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroom68 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Bryson City

In Bryson City .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bryson City cabin, you'll find Juney Whank Falls and Tom Branch Falls. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Indian Creek Falls are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Island Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Laughing Water Yurt

★ A Moroccan oasis for two, deep in the woods.

Laughing Water is a round hard-wall yurt at Elk Hollow, tucked into the trees with a stream running just below the deck. A community trail with footbridges and benches winds through the woods nearby. The loudest things here are birdsong, the stream, and the wind in the trees.

🛋️ INSIDE
➝ Moroccan styling: rich red and blue textiles, soft lighting, leather couch and chair
➝ Open layout under a round wood ceiling
➝ Smart TV for a quiet night in
➝ Full kitchen: white cabinets, granite counters, stainless, stocked pantry with pots, pans, and spices

🛏️ WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP
➝ Plush king bed with a hand-crafted Moroccan headboard
➝ Freestanding soaking tub to unwind after a hike
➝ Custom oversized Moroccan-tiled walk-in shower with a rainfall head
➝ Full-size washer + dryer in the unit

🌲 OUTSIDE
➝ Wraparound deck in the trees
➝ Private covered hot tub on the deck
➝ Gas grill + table for two
➝ Fire pit down by the stream

♥ WHO IT'S FOR
Couples. Anniversaries, honeymoons, or a quiet reset for two. Quiet by design, so it's a getaway, not a party house.

🚗 GETTING HERE
The arrival is part of it: a wooded trail of about 38 steps leads up to the deck, with five more down to the fire pit. It earns the seclusion, but it's a real climb, so pack light and skip this one if stairs are a problem. Easy drive in otherwise, no 4WD needed. Five minutes from downtown Bryson City, right by the Deep Creek entrance to the Smokies.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Outside smoking is allowed

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 730 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must sign rental agreement upon booking
A security hold will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 2 days after departure, if no damages are reported.
Follow house rules: no pets, no inside smoking, no parties.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: No pets are allowed, this includes emotional suppo

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking is allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Laughing Water Yurt have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Laughing Water Yurt offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Laughing Water Yurt?

No, there is no casino at this cabin, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (26-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Laughing Water Yurt?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Laughing Water Yurt?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Laughing Water Yurt have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Laughing Water Yurt have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Laughing Water Yurt to downtown Bryson City?

This cabin is 2.2 mi away from Bryson City.

Laughing Water Yurt Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Epiphany A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing relaxing stay. The yurt was gorgeous and felt so homey!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eddie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I have visited this area for several years to celebrate anniversary’s because we love the mountains and by FAR this experience has been the highlight of all trips. Jeannette the host was awesome to work with. We would recommend this to anyone looking for a private and peaceful stay near Bryson City area. Without a doubt we will be back, we wrote names of other yurts and safari tents we want to check out. Thank you for sharing your piece of paradise and we will see you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is very well represented in the photos and quite private. We absolutely enjoyed the space, and its proximity to great hiking (the national park is like 100 yards down the road). The deck, hot tub and fire pit are very near a running stream, adding to the peaceful wooded surroundings. We would most definitely stay here again! Thanks, Jeanetta!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025