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Rocky Creek Cottage - Free Railroad Tour + Secluded Cabin + Convenient to

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Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Exterior
TV, fireplace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Rocky Creek Cottage - Free Railroad Tour + Secluded Cabin + Convenient to

Free Activities Included Every Day! To enhance your vacation experience, free admissions are included every day of your stay to some of the most popular attractions the area has to offer such as the Biltmore, Smoky Mountain Railroad, white water rafting, jeep excursions, and more! Daily value of $250.

Cabin is pet friendly – Pet Fees Apply.

This cottage is secluded yet very convenient. It's only minutes to the Nantahala River or the Tsali mountain biking trails. Riders will love the level road. Although some gravel, it is well maintained and experienced motorcyclists should not have issues. Boaters will love the proximity to Almond Boat Park to get out on Fontana Lake

Housekeeping / Hot Tub / Amenities Fee added to all reservations for this unit: $120

kitchen

Your kitchen is appointed with all modern appliances including dishwasher, microwave and coffee maker. We also provide you with all the dishes, utensils and cooking tools you'll need. A gas grill is provided for BBQ connoisseurs (full propane tank included).

great room

The great room features large living and dining area with table suitable for seating 8. The modern-rustic decor features comfy sofa and a real wood-burning, stone fireplace. There is satellite dish and stereo system complete with CD/DVD player (bring your own music or listen to one of the dozens of digital music channels provided by digital satellite). The open loft overlooks the living area but functions as a bedroom with queen bed and additional sleeping on queen futon.

sleeping accommodations

All our cabins feature both down and foam pillows as well as down comforters. Each bed has luxury, all-cotton linens. Luxury bath towels are provided for the base number of occupancy with additional towels for hot tub use. Linens and towels for guests utilizing the futon(s) for sleeping are provided for when occupancy is greater than the base amount of this cabin, but use of these linens when occupancy doesn't warrant it may result in additional charges as defined on our reservations page.

ground floor

1 master bedroom with a king bed. This bedroom has direct access to the main level bathroom, with additional access from a hallway for use as the main shared bath.

loft floor

The upstairs consist of an enclosed bedroom with its own bathroom (this bathroom added Jan 2020), and an open loft area (railing looks down over the living room). There is a hall bath on this floor, too, which has been newly renovated Jan 2020. The closed bedroom has two twin beds that can be configured as a king bed (advance notice required) plus a set of built-in twin bunk beds.
The open loft area is what is counted as a third bedroom and has a queen bed plus a queen futon. There is a satellite TV in this room.

All bookings are subject to local restrictions in place at the time of the stay. We may not be allowed to accommodate all bookings that are made if local rules change after you make a booking. We make every effort to communicate current, local rules and any changes to them.

Property manager

Watershed Cabins

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

69223
Rocky Creek Cottage watershed Cabins close to Outdoor Activities

About the neighborhood

Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 6 min drive
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 10 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 18 min drive
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 18 min drive
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Relia's Garden Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocky Creek Cottage - Free Railroad Tour + Secluded Cabin + Convenient to pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rocky Creek Cottage - Free Railroad Tour + Secluded Cabin + Convenient to?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rocky Creek Cottage - Free Railroad Tour + Secluded Cabin + Convenient to?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rocky Creek Cottage - Free Railroad Tour + Secluded Cabin + Convenient to located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Rocky Creek Cottage - Free Railroad Tour + Secluded Cabin + Convenient to Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Lindley A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nasty and disappointing. Don’t waste your time!
This property is located on a very steep one lane mountain road that has no guardrail. It is a direct drop off down the mountain so if you are not an experienced mountain driver, DO NOT come here. You will be terrified. We have a lot of experience and we’re still very nervous. There were no directions on how to get to this secluded cabin from the main road in Vrbo so we used Waze. We were navigated way beyond the actual cabin and ended up having to circle around the mountain multiple times in these dangerous conditions (in a suburban filled with children and my dog) until we found someone to ask. It ended up being much further back than our navigation took us. The driveway looked completely different than the picture in Vrbo. The bottom of the driveway had a for sale sign in it as well. After we got in, which was very easy, we noted that the carpet had stains all over it from previous renters’ pets that were not cleaned. We went to use the bathrooms and the smell of urine hit us at the door. The bottom edges of the toilets were stained yellow with urine and crusted. The toilet brush holder was filled with old nasty drippings from previous usage. It was disgusting and unacceptable. The carpet felt crunchy because of the pet stains that had been left to just petrify. It was absolutely foul. The beauty of the area is stunning, but the filth in this place is unacceptable. Cant believe I paid over $700 for 2 nights of PISS, faulty electricity, and bad internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Beautiful location, everything is just as described, close to great hiking and downtown Bryson City.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Well pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

crystal r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place
Loved this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Race weekend cabin
Nice cabin, good location, but driveway is steep and loose rock. We had 4×4 trucks, the one car had to park at bottom of driveway. Too steep for a car in wet conditions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malissa A., Browns Summit

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini Vacay
Awesome time spent in a beautiful mountain cabin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great time for a cheap price
I had a little trouble opening the gate because I was given the wrong code but within 2 minutes of emailing the company about having trouble they gave me the right code. Besides for the 1 small inconvenience that was fixed almost immediately everything with the cabin was perfect and I had a great time with my friends and girlfriend. They also had a lot of firewood which was awesome because me and my friends love sitting at fires. I had a great time and would 100% go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain biking trip
Nice quiet place, it was very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Carol B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Horrible Property
The property had over grown weeds, cigarette butts, and trash. The home itself was very dirty and rundown. There were cobwebs in the windows, a window that was broken in the up position with no screen so bugs were coming in. One of the kids went to unplug a lamp to plug in there phone and was shocked because it had a bad wire. The dining tables were cloth and everyone of them looked like someone had urinated on them. It took us 3 days to get the hot tub cleaned. It was just a horrible experience. I would not recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for privacy and activities
Great cabin! Great location! Management company was extremely responsive. Driveway is steep. And hot tub worked but has seen better days. This is a great place!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Molly C.

Quiet Cabin
Nice place. Driveway is a little hard to get up, but we did it in a minivan. The place had plenty of space and was private. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kayte F.

Liked: Cleanliness
There for the Smoky mountain relay
The property was very nice. Pretty clean, the staff communicated with us well and we were able to find it pretty easily with the printed directions. The hot tub has seen better days. We have a very large and tall 12 seater van( Mercedes’ sprinter), parking it was hard and getting out was harder. So be prepared for a steep incline.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Krista M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unexpected visitors
After the first night, my friends husband realized he had been bitten by bedbugs. We immediately contacted the main office and they took care of us by moving us to a much nicer, more expensive cabin. The cloth headboards and carpet running throughout the house is not a good idea when you have multiple people staying at your place throughout the year. I do not blame the company for the bedbugs however it makes traveling much less appeasing when it happens.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Had a wonderful time! Did not expect the hot tub to work to be completely honest but was pleasantly surprised. Only problem we had was that there was no internet during our stay but we made the most of it and had an incredible time! Highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F., Ocala

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway spot
We were on an adult getaway with a total of 3 couples. We loved the location and privacy! The driveway is quite steep, and while our 4wd Yukon had no problems, one of the couple's had a FWD car that barely made it up. The property is exactly as described. The carpet was a little dirty, but otherwise, the cabin was spotless, and was nicely appointed. Overall, I think this is an amazing deal if you want some seclusion, and don't mind driving a bit to get back to civilization. We'll definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Terrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend trip
Overall it was a very nice stay. A couple of things like no trash can in bathroom, not enough wine glasses plates. Driveway on one sid very steep. Dining room chairs and carpeting is dirty. Most jets don’t t work in Jacuzzi Good things Are lots of firewood for the fire pit and the fireplace. Lots of beds and enough bathrooms to accommodate seven women. Very private and gated community. Overall was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

4/10 Poor

Bailey V.

Disliked: Cleanliness
It was ok
When I was packing everything I looked under the bed to check if there was anything under there and there was a half eaten pice of bread. We did not have bread while we were there. The manager told us Friday that no one was there before us because I had to call them about the hot tub being nasty but over all it was ok but this place was just nasty. And some of the stuff was broken like our bed frame.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Gina S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location near Nantahala
This could be such a great house! The kitchen is large with a great lay-out, and the location is lovely, so close to Fontana Lake and the NOC. During our August, 2021 visit the cabin was in serious need of maintenance, and the hot tub was not working. Management was responsive and apologetic, although nothing could be done during our stay. A partial refund esp. of the hot tub fee has been negotiated, and I'm grateful for that responsiveness. I would stay here again upon reassurance from the property manager that the deferred maintenance (carpet cleaning/replacement, wall patching/paint, kitchen appliances replacement, and an outside pressure wash) has been completed. Note that our non-AWD vehicles struggled with the driveway, but there is flat parking below the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness
spacious, comfortable cabin
Property is generally well-maintained. Plenty of room with 3 bathrooms, large family room, and master bath with good space. More bowls and plates would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL P., Asheville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain hideaway
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage, perfect home base to explore the excitement and beauty of the mountains of WNC.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family lake trip
Nice house, beds were comfortable and rooms were nice sizes. A lot of little details could make this property really nice, missing trim, dirty trim, unfinished /holes in drywall, burners on the stove wouldn’t work, previous quest left dirty pans in cabinets.. etc. The driveway is definitely not boat friendly unless you have a truck, and our wheel chocks were stolen out of the driveway. Overall, good place to stay for the price !!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
CHEROKEE visit
My family (8) adults used the cabin thru Watershed in Bryson City so we could go to Cherokee. We very much enjoyed the cabin. It was very nicely furnished & was very clean. We had plenty of privacy when using the outdoor facilities. My only issue (not a real issue I guess, just preference) was the steepness of the driveway & we could have used more towels & wash cloths. Otherwise I would definitely use Watershed again. The staff I talked with were very helpful & friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay, one exception...
Inability to lock bedroom and bathroom doors needs to be rectified. Otherwise, very pleasant stay. Plan to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, nice cabin
While not a fancy cabin, it was very nice and met our expectations based on the description plus was a great value! The description led us to believe it wasn't too steep however the communication from the owners described the incline a bit more accurately. We did not have any major issues and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good but spartan
Comfy beds and furniture. Great appliances. Amazing water heater (seriously HOT water!). Management was communicative and helpful, but the property itself was spartan. We had a good time, but we felt some basic vacation rental touches were missing. For example, extra blankets (particularly in cold months) and a welcome note with WiFi & house details (what to do with trash, if there is recycling, if beds should be stripped, hot tub info...). We also suggest the owner conduct an inventory of the kitchen, as some new cooking utensils and matching dishware for 8-10 (the maximum occupancy of the house is 10, I believe?) would greatly improve the guest experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019