Cherokee Charm

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Bryson City, NC

Bryson City Gem Mine12 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad20 min drive
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum20 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Open Loft Area

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Cherokee Charm - Couple's Getaway Close to Casino - hot tub outdoor fireplace

You won't find a better value in the Cherokee / Bryson City area! Add to that the perfectly central location, just 5 miles either to Cherokee or to Bryson City, and this is the perfect base camp for your Smoky Mountains Carolina Mountains vacation. note: the listing map marker has had some issues. This property is near Whittier and is about midway between Cherokee and Bryson City NC.

Free Admissions to several area attractions are provided for every day of your stay! This is arranged by Watershed Cabins through their program called Xplorie! Every single day of your stay, including both the arrival day AND the departure day, you get 1 free admission to each of the attractions offerred. Biltmore Estate, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Wildwater Jeep Tours or whitewater rafting, brewery tours, and more... with new attractions being added all the time (all are subject to seasonality, availability, and program changes).

You'll love the cozy feel of this very adorable mountain home. For that mountain get-away experience with the convenience of being close to all recreational areas, this is the place for you.

The cabin has a bedroom and full bath on the main floor and an upstairs loft area with a 7' slate pool table, futon, and another full bath. King bed in master, full sized futon in loft area. Enjoy the gas-log fireplace inside or sit on the beautiful covered porch with full dining table, Adirondack chairs, and wood-burning fireplace just steps down to the hot tub area. There's as grill on the porch, too, and of course the propane and firewood are provided.

The location is very convenient directly between Bryson City and Cherokee; it's just 12 minutes to either. **note that despite my best efforts, VRBO continues to show an incorrect map marker location! This property is NOT located near Almond NC just off highway 26. Rather, it is just off hwy 19 (aka Ela Rd) between Bryson City and Cherokee (more detailed maps label this as "Ela" and is just off Ocona Rd on Riverside Dr.

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Property manager

Watershed Reservations Desk

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoke outdoors only

No suds, bath balls, bubbles, and other foreign materials are not allowed in the hot tub. $50 extra cleaning fee plus cost of any damage repair

No charcoal in the gas grill. $50 extra cleaning plus cost of damages, which can be significant if charcoal is used in the propane grill.

Lady bugs, stink bugs, and other seasonal pests are common and normal. We can send housekeeper if these are rtoo much of a nuisance but do not refund.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Nantahala Brewing Company and Smoky Mountain Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Traveling with kids? Consider Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.

Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

Fontana Lake - 7 min drive
Bryson City Gem Mine - 12 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 20 min drive
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 20 min drive
Nantahala Brewing Company - 20 min drive

Getting around

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

Rivers End Restaurant - 13 min drive
Kudzu Bar - 8 min drive
Pizza By the River - 15 min drive
Cardinal Coffee - 7 min drive
Burger Basket - 12 min drive

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

JohnandDana S.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, off the beaten path however instructions to get to it simplified finding it.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

27 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Christmas Getaway

My wife and I decided to find a place to stay over the holidays with our two dogs. Cherokee Charm was the perfect size for us. We found trails to hike during the day and relax in the hot tub after. The sounds of the river flowing below the mountain, fire crackling, and wind blowing through the trees made it very peaceful. We miss it already. There are houses nearby and not a great view from the cabin but there are many places to explore during the day. We found a dog friendly restaurant/bar in Bryson City with great food and staff. We will recommend this stay and plan to save it for the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Kara

18 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Morgan C.

3 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cherokee Charm

Loved the layout. Great for 2 people. The downtown Cherokee area is nice as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Lindsey C., Newnan, GA

26 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Thanksgiving stay

Overall, we enjoyed our weekend at Cherokee Charm. The cabin itself is beautiful, with a very nice kitchen and outdoor area. The location is close to both Cherokee and Bryson City. The bed was comfortable and overall the cabin was cleaned well and created a great place for us to enjoy our weekend. We noticed that this cabin lacked many amenities/fixes that would have made it more comfortable such as: no blankets for laying on the couch or sitting outside by the fireplace, the cookware was very old and in poor condition, the pillowcases had stains on them, the outdoor fireplace was cracked & is really creating a fire hazard, the hot tub water wasn’t very clean, the windows were very dirty, and we could hear mice running through the ceiling while we slept. Overall, the management company was excellent with sending periodic texts during our stay to communicate and check in/out was a breeze, and the cabin is very nice. It just needs some upgrades and touch ups to make it feel more like “home” for guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Watershed Reservations Desk

This property is managed professionally by Watershed Cabins, known for their quality, cleanliness, and service, and modern technology with remote locks and no-contact checkin process.

Why they chose this property

The Smokies are gorgeous, and there is so much to do. This is a perfect destination and the location is so easy to enjoy all the area activities for kids of all ages as well as points of interest for adults. I have set up the cabin to be perfect for a couple, but the futon in the loft allows sleeping for extra people or kids.

What makes this property unique

This home has a very comfortable feel. The vaulted ceiling makes for large windows, and the stone fireplaces both indoors and out make this enjoyable any time of year. The king bed is very comfortable because we use quality mattresses and 600 thread count Egyptian cotton linens. There is a maintenance and housekeeping staff available 7 days a week if you need anything, but Watershed Cabins are the best in the business to prepare for your stay, and you'll likely want for nothing.