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Romantic Creekside Cabin only 3 miles from Downton Bryson City!

Family-friendly stay near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Bryson City

On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this cabin, you'll find Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and The Cottage Craftsman are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Tuckasegee River - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 23 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬8 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.

Romantic Creekside Cabin only 3 miles from Downton Bryson City!

Romantic Creek side Getaway! Covered porch just steps away from Lands Creek. Enjoy the sounds of rushing water from the rockers on the creek side porch or just outside your bedroom window. There is an outdoor fire ring for relaxing by the creek under the stars!

Our personal favorite for the couple who is looking to get away. Cozy living room opens to creek side covered porch. The master bedroom with king size bed adjoins master bath featuring a two-person whirlpool tub looking down the creek. Peaceful and romantic.

There is a twin pull out for extra sleeping if needed. This 1-bedroom, 1-bath cabin, sleeps up to 3.

The Squirrel's Nest was the only cabin here when we first arrived. It is a special cabin in a special place.

This cabin has it all, with more amenities than we can list:
Central A/C, heat
Gas log fireplace
Satellite TV
Full kitchen
One full bath
Linens, towels
Porch rockers
Charcoal grill
Creek side campfire area
Firewood

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Traveler must have a conversation with the owner via Vrbo inbox within 24 hours of booking. Owner reserves the right to cancel any reservation.
Pet crated when unattended, crate provided by guest. A pet fee of up to $150 may apply. Any damage/excessive hair will add additional fees.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Romantic Creekside Cabin only 3 miles from Downton Bryson City! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chaz F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was an absolute gem! It was spotlessly clean, cozy, and packed with charm, making our stay pure bliss. The firepit and grill were fantastic for evening BBQs, and the nearby creek added such a serene vibe—perfect for unwinding. The views were stunning, and the cabin had everything we needed for a comfortable getaway. Check-in was seamless, and the whole experience was flawless. We’re already planning our next visit! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
After missing the mountains for 8 years this quant cabin we booked did not fail. It was super clean, anything you needed to cook with was there (except the food) including spices. The king bed was a surprise of comfort, it slept really well. Our favorite part was sitting on the porch listening to & watching the creek run right infront of us. We highly recommend & will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
If you want a place to relax this is your place, Postcard perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Squirrels Nest was amazing. My husband and I spent the weekend, it was very quiet (except for the roaring creek)and private. Every time we stepped outside we wondered if it was pouring rain. Which we absolutely loved. The property owner is very sweet and polite. Bed was comfortable, kitchen was equipped with pots pans and utensils. Very clean. Will definitely be staying again soon. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

We had a wonderful time in our little cabin by the creek. The owners were very responsive and helpful to anything that we needed. It was not far from town, so the drive was easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Karla K.

Great location

Great location. Nice cabin. There was no internet and I reached out to two different people to try and resolve the issue with no response. Also, the bed smelled horrible and the sheets were ripped.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Squirrel's Nest

Great visit
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nelson H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Squirrel Nest

Loved the property. Clean, well maintained, well managed. Highly recommend. Will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, cozy, peaceful cabin.

Thank you for sharing your cabin with us. We were looking for a few days away from "life" and stress. Your cabin was so cozy, beautiful & peaceful. The creek just steps away from the door was so relaxing, listening to the water. I only wish we could have stayed longer & it was a tad warmer but overall....we absolutely loved this cabin & being in the middle of nowhere. Hope to stay here again!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary retreat

What an amazing location. From waking up to a cup of coffee right next to the creek to having a campfire next to it...the sounds, the scenery. You won't be disappointed here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Cabin on a Loud Creek

Drive down the hill into the valley meadow and feel the stress drain away. Sit next to the creek and read a book. We stayed in Squirrels Nest and will definitely be back. You can stop looking for the perfect spot. You just found it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marylene G., Crawfordville

Liked: Cleanliness

10/2021

We stayed a squirrel nest. It was lovely. Super clean and well kept. We sat by the creek every night. Very relaxing. I will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

mary s., New Smyrna fl

Liked: Cleanliness

Creekside

Wish it had a washer and dryer! Wish it had a hot tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

Liked: Cleanliness

God’s Country

We had an amazing experience at Squirrel’s Nest. Such a quaint, peaceful, experience. Back to city life ... we are certainly going to miss the sounds of the creek and the mountain fresh air !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our visit to this Cabin!

We came up to this cabin to have some family time after our 15th month old son Sebastian passed away from Leukemia. We loved our stay, and will be back again soon! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

carla s., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

It was the most Relaxing Peaceful Pl., I’m definitely going back again and again

As renting the property was easy as ABC professionally timely manner excellent five star
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris C., Decatur, Georgia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

DELIGHTFUL! Cozy, love the fireplace that you can turn on with a switch. Great kitchen. Love the b.

Love the fireplace that you can turn on with a switch. Love the brook outside the front door. Easy, peasey.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim K., Concord, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

Serenity

This cabin is absolutely fabulous! From the moment we walked in, we felt like we were home. The space was clean and had everything we needed to prepare and cook our meals. The location could not have been better as the cabin is very close to the creek and the sound of the rushing water was soothing to the soul. The furniture, along with the bed, was so comfortable - we slept like babies. The fire pit was fantastic and having fire wood already at the sight was a real treat so thank you for that very kind gesture. My only complaint was that we had to leave! This cabin is on my most favorite place to stay list and I can't wait to visit again. Robin and Sue, thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to stay. Very beautiful view. Quiet and peaceful!!!

Renting process was very easy!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

John Trevor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote Getaway Bliss

My wife and I celebrated her recent retirement at this beautiful remote location. The property is gorgeous and well-kept, and we enjoyed every minute of hearing the steady flow of Lands Creek right outside of our cabin. The owner's stay very busy maintaining all of the cabins in good condition. We plan to return this fall for a mountain view cabin to see the fall color.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay.

The property was beautiful and well kept but unfortunately the view from our porch looked at two transport trailers which tainted our view. No comfortable place to put our luggage. The cabin was clean. Don't think Vrbo gave accurate description as to the type of property.

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Eatonton ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

If you want to unplug from the responsibilities of life this is a great place to do it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness

***AWESOME CABIN RENTAL***

Everything could not have gone smoother. The cabin was just what the doctor ordered! The owner Robin was very accommodating in every way. Cabin was very clean and the location was perfect!! Would definitely return in the future!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally H., Eatonton ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples retreat

It is a perfect couples retreat. Beautiful setting. Love hearing the creek right outside. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020