Bryson City Home w/ Private Fire Pit & Creek!

Reviews

• Beautiful location, cute house, poor management/support

  3/5

  Title says it all, I’d stay in the general location again, beautiful surroundings, easy access to town, but be aware that cell signal there is poor to none so trying to reach anyone for help can be a challenge.

  House itself was cramped but cute. Always amuses me that there are extra “rules” for cleaning after you arrive onsite with threats of “additional charges” if the dishes aren’t cleaned. As the host, even after I clean dishes, wouldn’t you want your cleaning crew to clean them again to ensure the next guests don’t fall ill if the cleaning wasn’t done right? I’d want to know the dishes were run through a dishwasher and disinfected properly from the last use. Contracted cleaners can clean the house, beds/sheets/pillow cases, but not the dishes. Not well thought through!

  Local host was not helpful, very dismissive and suggested I call the booking number for help. I couldn’t access my reservation and instead of guiding me as to where to find the house number in the reservation and how the property was laid out, basically said “I can’t help you”. Would not book an Evolve property again. I’ll be interested in seeing if this full review is posted as is, I made a copy to compare if they edit or just don’t post it at all.

  A few simple lines of text directions would make the entire experience 100% better.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Ravi, we truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts about your recent stay. Your feedback is essential to us, and we've relayed your comments to the homeowner, who would like to address the following:
  -The home is designed to comfortably accommodate four individuals, ensuring ample space for everyone. We are genuinely perplexed by the notion of the home being perceived as cramped, as we would like to emphasize that it is far from being a diminutive residence. Considering that only two individuals checked in, there should have been an abundance of room to accommodate them comfortably.
  -Our cleaning team carefully inspects the dishes after each guest's stay. While it's common for guests in vacation rentals to take care of their own dishwashing, we understand there was some inconvenience, and we appreciate the feedback. It's important to highlight that a dishwasher is not included in the amenities for this property, as we do not feature it in our advertisements. Our cleaning process includes thorough hand-cleaning of the dishes, and to assist our guests, we provide essential supplies like Dawn dish soap, sponges, and dish towels. Your input helps us enhance our services, and we're here to make your stay as comfortable as possible.
  -The guests encountered difficulties with the check-in instructions, primarily because they did not have them printed, and faced challenges accessing data in mountainous areas. Despite reaching out to the property manager, who oversees a significant number of properties, the guests were unable to furnish the necessary details required for assistance.
  -We want to assure you of the precision of our pre-stay details, encompassing essential information such as the home address, location, and house number. Notably, the address and house number are prominently displayed at the front of the home for clear identification.
  -We acknowledge the challenges posed by limited data connectivity in the Smoky Mountains and recognize the difficulty experienced. In response to this, we have implemented a proactive measure by providing Wifi instructions. This is intended to facilitate seamless connectivity and enhance the overall guest experience, addressing challenges associated with data connectivity in the region.
  Our commitment to all our guests is to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests as evidenced in all other reviews.

• Great stay

  5/5

  Charming cabin, very clean, well-equipped

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great Mountain Weekend

  5/5

  We loved the Homestead Cabin at Settler's Mountain! My husband and I, along with our daughter and son-in-law, came to Bryson City for a ride on the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad. This cabin was the perfect place to stay! It was 12 minutes from the railroad and downtown Bryson City. We found plenty of shopping and places to eat nearby. The cabin itself is small but very quaint and charming. It was plenty of room for the four of us for the weekend. It was well stocked for those wanting to cook, had a washer and dryer, comfortable beds, great front porch, nice private fire pit (even though there was an outside burn ban while we were there), a nice electric fireplace, TV, and wifi. We would definitely stay in this little cabin again!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Late Fall Cabin Stay

  3/5

  I spent a week using this cabin as a "home base" as I explored the Nantahala Forest and Great Smokey Mountains Park. The cabin sits near the foot of Settler's Mountain nestled between two ridges. In the summertime, this is probably welcome to keep the cabin cool, but during the colder season, it does get chilly in the area around the cabin.

  The front of the cabin sits over a concrete shed that tends to keep cool. The cabin is able to get warm enough, but the front area won't get particularly hot. One feature that is very nice to balance this is that the bathroom has a powerful heater and vents so you can shower off and stay warm at the same time!

  The furnishings are simple and sturdy, great for a couple of guys going out for adventures, less suitable for a romantic couple or small family.

  The beds are soft, some would find them too soft, but I slept well enough. The rugs are thin and the floors are a little drafty over the shed, which means that you better have wool socks for walking around if it's cold out.

  There is a bit of a walk up to the shared facilities where cut firewood is provided for $0.50 per stick and some good DVDs are available for borrowing. At the top of the "neighborhood" there is a trail that will lead you to the summit of Settler's Mountain. The hike is steep and challenging in a couple of places - a trekking pole or at least a hiking stick is recommended - but it was not so challenging that I ever had to crawl (although I did slide a little at one section).

  All in all, I would find this cabin suitable for a rustic, adventurous person who is looking to get out to the various regional attractions. If you're looking for more of a cozy stay, one of the other cabins would likely be more suitable for your needs without having a huge jump in price.

• Great Mountain Weekend

  5/5

  We loved the Homestead Cabin at Settler's Mountain! My husband and I, along with our daughter and son-in-law, came to Bryson City for a ride on the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad. This cabin was the perfect place to stay! It was 12 minutes from the railroad and downtown Bryson City. We found plenty of shopping and places to eat nearby. The cabin itself is small but very quaint and charming. It was plenty of room for the four of us for the weekend. It was well stocked for those wanting to cook, had a washer and dryer, comfortable beds, great front porch, nice private fire pit (even though there was an outside burn ban while we were there), a nice electric fireplace, TV, and wifi. We would definitely stay in this little cabin again!