Bryson City Cottage w/ Hot Tub & Waterfall Views!

Reviews

• Relaxing and beautiful getaway

  5/5

  This is a place that feels like a home away from home - with some very cool perks. The waterfall and creek on the property sets the ambiance with both the sounds & views. The hot tub was wonderful for both cool mornings and evenings. Each bedroom has its own heater, window unit AC, ceiling fan, & tv. Windows open to the waterfall which is great. We stayed in October so we were using heat at night and no AC. The heat in the house is different in each room. We read the reviews about the mix of gas heaters in the house, and they are correct. The fireplace in the house should be avoided because the pilot light is so temperamental, we just had to go without heat in the main room on our last night. There are several notes on the fridge about not letting the pilot light go out - but no instructions to return it to normal operating order when (not if) it goes out. The WiFi was fine on the property despite what some reviews said. There were several different notes with 2 service providers and 2 passwords, so it is trial & error until you nail down which WiFi to connect. The reviews stated that cleanliness and spiders were an issue - we did not see a single spider or other bug while there, so happy to report that! Bathrooms were clean etc. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes and utensils (beware cleanliness due to previous guests), Keurig, microwave. The big grill outside was a plus! Bring your own seasonings, coffee, etc. Host was easy to talk to via text for any questions.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Peaceful secluded paradise

  5/5

  House is tucked right off the highway (entry was a gravel/rut road but my charger handled it nicely). The house is an older home with rustic furnishings that were so cozy and comfy! The couch and chaise lounge were super soft. Bedrooms were all upstairs but the one we used was very comfortable. TVs all worked great and had a variety of Dish TV entertainment. We logged into the WiFi but didn’t find a strong signal and had trouble sending/receiving texts but we were ok with unplugging from the world for a few days. Kitchen was well appointed for cooking meals at home and the fridge/stove worked great. The weather was perfect for our trip but each room is equipped with its own AC unit and log heaters that I’m sure would keep anyone comfy if needed. The gas grill was clean and in working order. Hot tub was clean and amazing! The highlight of this hidden gem is the large waterfall/small creek right outside the door. It was beautiful and easy to get into to splash around. We kept the windows open to hear the mesmerizing sounds of the waterfall all weekend. Host was very proactive and message ahead to help with check in questions making the process easy. 10/10 would recommend for a private getaway into nature!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• dirty & muggy inside - bad communication

  1/5

  The house is dirty and has cobwebs behind beds and furniture, leaking A/C units in the bedrooms, and a definite smell of mildew & mold in bedrooms and general stale stench in the whole house. Lots of moisture coming into the house from the waterfall.

  Wifi barely has a signal that dips in and out depending on the weather and there is no cell phone service. In the sitting areas there isn't enough seating and kitchen has bare minimal basics and odd dishware.

  Additionally, the property manager does not read messages when you book the property and is not responsive or responsible.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner:
  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay at our property. We would like to clarify some points that may have contributed to the issues you encountered.
  -As a pet-free accommodation, we have a strict no-pet policy to ensure the comfort and safety of our guests who may have allergies or sensitivities. Unfortunately, we were not informed of your request to bring a service animal, and we were surprised to find four dogs on the property. This was a significant breach of our policy, and we had to take immediate action to address the situation.
  -Our property manager was made aware of the A/C issue and responded promptly to resolve the problem. However, the presence of the dogs made it necessary to take extra measures to ensure the cleanliness and safety of the property.
  
  Our cleaning crew had to spend additional time and resources to restore the property to its usual standards.

• Private waterfall!!!

  3/5

  The property is fantastic! The waterfall is about 30ft from the deck and you can see it from the living room, kitchen sink, and master bedroom. The house is a little dated, but clean. There are window unit A/Cs and heaters in each room, but no central HVAC. The driveway may be a little tight for a larger vehicle. The hot tub was a bonus! Overall we enjoyed our stay.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Waterfall Haven

  5/5

  The waterfall is the main attraction on this property and is what keeps me going back each year. It drowns out the noise from the road, is extremely peaceful and very remote but not far of a drive into the near-by towns. The house has everything you could possibly need to get by and is always cleaned up nicely.