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Cottage near Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
TV, fireplace
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Tuckasegee River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

In Bryson City .A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and The Cottage Craftsman are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 134 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad

To celebrate Yellow Rose’s 30th anniversary, we are offering a Year of Specials.
Book a stay at a participating cabin during the time frame, you get a free night.

If you stay during:
October- Stay 6 nights, the 6th night is free
Nov-Dec- Stay 4 nights, the 4th night is free

*Valid for new reservations only
** Excludes holidays
*** Prices shown reflect discount
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Welcome to Bear Trot! This gorgeous 3 bedroom, 2 bath Smoky Mountain cabin rental is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful and relaxing vacation getaway.

Bear Trot is within a 5 minute drive to downtown Bryson City and a fifteen minute drive to downtown Cherokee. Perfect location for the "on the go" vacation or if you are just wanting to "chill" Bear Trot is perfect for you.

The main living area gas fireplace, upscale furnishings, flat screen TV, cathedral ceiling and abundant windows that seemingly bring the outdoors in.

Bear Trot provides a fully equipped kitchen which provides you with all the modern appliances and utensils to treat all of your guests to a delicious home cooked meal while on vacation in the Smoky Mountains.

The first of three bedrooms you will find a luxurious king, in-suite full bath and flat screen TV. The second bedroom offers a queen bed and the third bedroom offers two twins. All bedrooms have their own TV. The second and third bedroom are located across the breezeway from the main-living area.

If you’re coming to the mountains to have fun with friends and family, then you’re going to love the convenient location of Bear Trot. Here you’ll enjoy relaxing on the sofa or watching your favorite TV programs on the flat screen TV or hanging out in the screened in breezeway.

There are steps leading to bubbling hot tub from the breezeway. Just off of the front porch, you’ll also find your very own fire pit - perfect for gathering around with your friends and family, gazing at the stars and keeping warm on those chilly Smoky Mountain nights. Who's ready for Smores?

If you’re in need of a little R and R and want to experience the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains and enjoy all there is to see and do in Bryson City and Cherokee, then you have to plan your stay at Bear Trot today!


Cabin Amenities:
3 Bedrooms
2.5 Bathrooms
Hot tub
5 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
Sleeps 8
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
Covered Porch
Screened in Breezeway
No Smoking
Central A/C
Gas Fireplace
TV
Satellite
Washer/Dryer
Microwave
Dishwasher
Private

Important Information Before Booking Your Yellow Rose Cabin Rental

Mountain Roads:
Be prepared for steep, narrow, and curvy roads, both state-maintained and private.
Gravel roads are common.
These roads are part of the mountain charm but may require extra caution while driving.
Vehicle Requirements:

Yellow Rose prioritizes your safety.
Cabin descriptions will specify if 4WD, AWD, or FWD is required for access.
Call Yellow Rose before booking if you plan to bring motorcycles to inquire about motorcycle-friendly cabins.
If you have any concerns about accessing your cabin, call Yellow Rose before arrival for a discussion.
Yellow Rose Cabin Rentals:

Top-rated customer service
Locally owned and operated since 1995
Committed to giving back to the local community
Offers 24/7 emergency assistance

*discount excludes existing reservations*

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sledding 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Bear Trot is a Beautiful 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Cottage
Bear Trot is a Beautiful 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Bryson City
2283-190385
Bear Trot is a Beautiful 3 Bedroom/2 Bath Cottage Bryson City

Frequently asked questions

How close is Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad to the airport?

This cottage is 81.1 mi (134-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Harrahs Cherokee Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad to downtown Bryson City?

This cottage is 2 mi away from Bryson City.

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Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is perfect for us 4. Close enough to the casino for an impromptu run. Satellite TV to watch all our college games!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness
beatiful cabin in the mountains! looks new, has hottub and fire pit to enjoy in the evenings. close to town and GSMR. highly reccommend staying there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mediocre, NO WIFI, we had a student who need to do assignments and family in hospital, no phone serv

The property was cute and good size. Owner cheaped out and stopped wi-fi; caused serious issues for us! We expext a sustantial refund! Even mgmt wasn't aware of wi-fi being disconnected.The tv was on sattelite and went out every time it rained (every day) Management was good, homeowner shouldn't be so scrimpy as much as the property costs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house

We loved this house! Beds were so comfortable. The hot tub was great. There were tons of games and toys for the kids to play with. The area was close enough to town to be a short drive but far enough away enough to be secluded and private. We had to contact the rental property once about the electric fireplace but they responded so quickly and came and fixed it. He was so helpful and very courteous. There are lot of extra space heaters, tons of towels and lots of little extras that make the house even better! We will be back and cannot say enough great things about this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time during our stay. The house was very warm and inviting and did not disappoint at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mountain trip 2024

The house was great! Worked well for our needs. Very spacious and cool layout. Kids loved making smores at night. Close to all places we wanted to go and explore. The grill didn't work for us but that is the only thing that was wrong. Great place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We loved our stay! Not sure the pilot light was lit on the gas log
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable

We loved staying in this lovely home. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Buffett F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

Beautiful, spacious and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin p., Fort Mill

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 family vacation

Loved location and the dog trott cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ron O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bike teip

Nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

We visit the Smoky Mountain National Park often and this was our first time staying on the North Carolina side of the park. Our family really enjoyed the cabin as it was close to Bryson City for groceries and food but still felt secluded. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We were a little uncertain of our kids sleeping on the other side of the porch/breezeway but it worked fine and they enjoyed it. We were also close to Cherokee where we did plenty of shopping too. It was close to many park hiking trails which we really enjoyed as well. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute place & good location

This is a very cute house only 5 minutes from downtown Bryson city. Clean, spacious & tons of games for adults and kids. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Bear Trot Cabin, and it exceeded all my expectations! This charming abode is not only minutes away from downtown but also conveniently close to the Polar Express festivities. The location is perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat without sacrificing proximity to key attractions. Upon arrival, I was immediately impressed by the cleanliness of the cabin. The owners clearly take pride in maintaining a spotless environment, creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. The attention to detail in cleaning did not go unnoticed, and it truly enhanced the overall experience. Parking was a breeze, and the quiet area and private hot tub added to the serene ambiance. It was a relief to return to such a peaceful haven after a day of exploring the nearby attractions. The owners went above and beyond by calling on Saturday to ensure our stay was going smoothly and to inquire if we needed anything. The kitchen in Bear Trot Cabin deserves special mention. It was a joy to find a well-equipped kitchen, stocked with all the staples needed for a family meal. The convenience of having a grocery store just 5 minutes away made it super easy to enjoy a meal at the house. In summary, I highly recommend Bear Trot Cabin for anyone looking for a cozy, clean, and conveniently located retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christie P., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

House was perfect for our group of four - plenty of room, bedrooms. bathrooms and all very clean. Well stocked kitchen. Great location to Bryson City and Blue Ridge Pkwy. Management Company was very easy to work with and even called on Saturday to check in with us to make sure all was going well at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Extended Weekend Trip

Our group had the best stay here at Bear Trot! Check-in was easy and everything was very clean. Beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was nice. This is in a great location close to everything. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Smoky mountain vacation

The cabin worked out well for us. Everyone had their own room. The hot tub was nice and the laundry was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trish H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing in the Woods

We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch, evening hot tub and our children's company. Looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our family really enjoyed our time at the cabin. It had everything we needed and we were pleasantly.

Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean cabin just a few minutes from Bryson City

This is the second time me and my family have stayed in this cabin. The trot layout is very neat and the it's convenient to many area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our weekend stay at this property! The accommodations were wonderful - well appointed, comfortable, and decorated well - and the proximity to Bryson City was a definite bonus.

10/10 Excellent

Claude R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful

This cabin was amazing. It was in a very quiet neighborhood. It was close enough to town where you could easily run into town and get necessities but fell far away at the same time. It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place!

We loved our stay! It was adorable and very clean!! The hot tub was amazing and location was great! Not far from Cherokee and there was a grocery store just a couple miles down the road!! The only down side... there is not much for TV and no wifi and service is iffy! Fine for a night or two, but a long term stay would be difficult! And the water on the property was not hot, a little over warm at most. And check out time is a little earlier than most. This is a great place to stay for adult weekend getaway or a family vacation!! Over all it was an amazing stay and we will be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022