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Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting

Bryson City cabin with kitchen

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A wooden deck with a sofa and pillows, overlooking a forested area.
A modern two-story house with a garage, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway.
A wooden interior with a staircase leading to an upper level, a door with a view of the outdoors, and a wooden bench.
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A wooden interior with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 41500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

On lake.A stay at this cabin places you within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 3 miles (5 km) of Swain County Park. Pincu Pottery and Nantahala River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 14 min drive - 11.6 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 17 min drive - 14.5 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 28 min drive - 25.4 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 39 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Sweetery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting

About Watershed 03
Perched on a private lot within the 50-acre Watershed Resort tract, Watershed 03 delivers a long-range sunset view of Sassafras Gap from a home you won't mistake for anything else in the mountains. This custom modern cabin was designed by the owner of Watershed himself, built with repurposed materials and environmentally-conscious methods throughout. The result is a mountain-modern retreat with chic industrial-loft elements styled with a mountain flair — floor-to-ceiling windows, a home theater, indoor and outdoor rain showers, a master jetted tub, and a dry sauna. The design details really do need to be witnessed in person.

The ground-floor king master suite is enormous: two captain's chairs, a modern LED fireplace, a 50-inch TV, and large windows and doors that open directly to the outdoor fire pit and hot tub. Wall-to-wall drapes achieve total blackout when you want it. The adjoining master bath has a 2-person jetted tub, an open rain-shower area, and double sinks. Upstairs, the home theater flex space converts to a second king bedroom when needed — two futon-sofas fold flat and are fully made up with bed linens, down comforters, and pillows.

The great room combines living and dining with loft-industrial interiors: leather sofa, bamboo floors, and a gas-log fireplace. A wraparound covered deck with bedswing may just outcompete the inside for your time. Natalie went straight to the hot tub under the stars and said it was her favorite part. Brittany needed nothing more than the hot tub and the bedswing. That covers it.

Sleeping Arrangements
Ground-Floor King Master Suite — King bed · Sleeps 2
LED fireplace, 50" TV, direct access to outdoor fire pit and hot tub. 2-person jetted tub, open rain shower, and double sinks in master bath. Full-size washer/dryer on this level.

Upstairs Home Theater / Second Bedroom — King bed (converted from 2 futon-sofas) · Sleeps 2
Flex space that functions as home theater or second bedroom. When configured as bedroom, made up with full bed linens, 2" foam mattress topper, down comforter, and pillows. Shares main bathroom with built-in slate tile shower.

Total: Sleeps up to 4

The Space at a Glance
2 Bedrooms · 2 Full Bathrooms · Sleeps up to 4
Watershed Resort — private lot on 50-acre tract with long-range sunset views of Sassafras Gap
Custom mountain-modern design by the owner of Watershed — repurposed materials, loft-industrial style
Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout
Ground-floor king master suite with LED fireplace, jetted tub, and rain shower
Upstairs home theater / flex second bedroom
Gas-log fireplace in great room
Outdoor fire pit and hot tub directly off master suite
Wraparound covered deck with bedswing
Indoor and outdoor rain showers
2-person jetted tub in master bath
Dry sauna
Gas grill with full propane tank plus spare
Granite kitchen with stainless appliances and dishwasher
Full-size washer/dryer
HD TV with Blu-Ray/DVD player
EV charging available on request — Emporia Level 2 charger (contact office in advance)
Motorcycle friendly — just 5 miles from NOC
Pet friendly (dogs only) — pet fees handled at booking
Kitchen & Dining
Kitchen with granite countertops and all-new stainless steel appliances
Dishwasher, full-size refrigerator, oven/range, microwave, coffee maker
All dishes, utensils, and cooking tools provided
Coffee maker with starter supply of coffee included
Great room dining table seats 6
What's Provided
We stock the cabin with essentials to get you settled. Ingles Market in Bryson City is approximately 10 miles away (closes at 10pm most of the year).

Trash bags
Laundry detergent
Dishwasher pods
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Basic toiletries
Coffee (starter supply)
Firewood and starter kindling for outdoor fire pit
Propane for gas grill, plus a spare tank
Please note these are starter supplies and may not be sufficient for your entire stay. Groceries, beverages, and specialty items are not provided.

Outdoor Features & Recreation
On the Property
Outdoor fire pit and hot tub directly off ground-floor master suite
Wraparound covered deck with bedswing — long-range sunset views of Sassafras Gap
Outdoor rain shower
Gas grill
Dry sauna
50-acre Watershed Resort tract — private setting with room to roam
Location & Nearby Attractions
Watershed 03 is located within the Watershed Resort, a private 50-acre tract just outside Bryson City, NC — close to the NOC, Deep Creek, and the Great Smoky Mountains. Exact directions provided after booking.

Destination Approx. Distance
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) ~5 miles
Downtown Bryson City & dining ~10 miles
Ingles Grocery — Bryson City ~10 miles
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) ~11 miles
Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance ~12 miles
Cherokee, NC & Harrah's Casino Resort ~18 miles
Tsali Mountain Bike Trails ~15 miles
Fontana Lake / Fontana Dam ~20 miles
Biltmore Estate — Asheville ~72 miles
Good to Know
Getting Here: Watershed 03 is located on the Watershed Resort tract just outside Bryson City. Please drive attentively on the resort access road. Exact directions will be provided after booking.

Garage: The garage is reserved for owner use and is not available to guests.

EV Charging: A 240V outlet is on-site. Contact the Watershed Cabins office in advance and we'll set up an Emporia Level 2, 48-amp charger for your stay.

Second Bedroom Configuration: The upstairs home theater converts to a second king bedroom on request. Contact us at booking if you'd like it configured as a bedroom for your arrival.

Pets: Watershed 03 is pet friendly (dogs only). Pet fees apply and are handled at time of booking.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • 2 shared bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with premium channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: per House Rules, dogs only, $15/day/pet fee

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting to the airport?

This cabin is 75.3 mi (139-min drive) away from the McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.

Does Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting offer free breakfast?

This cabin does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting?

No, there is no casino at this cabin.

What time is check-in at Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting?

Free parking is not available at this cabin.

Does Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting have a pool?

This cabin does not have a pool.

Does Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cabin.

How close is Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting to downtown Bryson City?

This cabin is 7.1 mi away from Bryson City.

Watershed 3 - Smoky Mountain Modern home w/ hot tub, theater room, mtn views. Free train + rafting Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home & Location

Enjoyed the serenity of the home and beautiful views in the common area. Lots of adventures for families to enjoy in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very unique

One of the most unique places iv stayed in the mountains. Will definitely rent the same place again. It was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was very good, just thought some of the items within the house need updating and especially the water quality system. Understand the mountain water issues, but this was the worst we have experience since renting in Bryson City.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

very nice and good amenities

Overall happy with our stay- home is beautiful but needing a little attention- Washing machine has mold which is common with stackable- hot tub works but needs a little repair for the jet control, the decking is starting to rot in places on the steps, the sauna needs some minor repairs to the seating. Outdoor seating near fire pit is wet/moldy- Swing is nice- inside is beautiful and very comfortable- lots of technology that os a bit dated- overall it's a great spot that just needs a little TLC- The outside shower is wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay here!

Rented this property for our 21st anniversary trip, and we were NOT disappointed. The foyer and stairs are STUNNING and the house is clean, well appointed, and super comfortable. We cooked dinner in all 3 nights and had everything we needed aside from the food we bought at the nearby Ingles. We hiked the property to the Yard and down to the waterfall. It was super peaceful and well taken care of. I also really liked the idea of so much of the cabin being salvaged (it apparently won awards) such as the granite, cabinets, kitchen appliances, etc. Just icing on the cake that they did their part to keep stuff out of landfills in such a beautiful way. If we get to come back to Bryson City, we will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Great comfortable cabin. The views and porch are amazing the fire pit and hot tub as well. The kitchen is large and good for cooking meal and the living room and couch are comfortable. The master bedroom is large and comfortable as well. Both the upstairs, outside and the master bath showers are great. The only negatives I have are the cabin needs a deep clean it is not dirty but it is starting to get dusty and grungy and will soo be dirty if no deep clean is done. Second thing is the property roads. It says motorcycle friendly which is not true unless you have a super moto bike. I am very very glad we drove my wife's suv because my car would have been way to low and rwd would have meant I would not have been able to reach the cabin. Not a deal breaker but if you are reading this it would be good to know. All that aside I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home!

Lovely home with great amenities!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting, but…

The cabin and setting is very secluded and beautiful. You must have SUV or FWD to reach easily. The design makes you feel like you are in a treehouse. The furnishings, decor, and details are lovely. We really loved the outdoor swing, sauna, and hot tub (wonderful after a day of hiking). However, I suspect there is a carpenter bee infestation. There are visible bees flying around and into the porch ceiling and sawdust is EVERYWHERE! The cabin could use some refreshing- the pillows on couch are flat and unraveling, the shower handle in master bath fell off (we put back on), the heated towel bar kept falling off and was broken in the corner, fireplace didn’t work (according to instructions), Alexa didn’t work, and the drain in master bath was slow (emailed to Watershed but we did not need them to address during our stay- just noticed).. The kitchen needs some added items- only one wine glass, minimal cooking utensils, etc. They could use updated instructions to things (fireplace and TV) and some details of the town- restaurants, grocery stores, shopping would be nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week vacation at Watershed Resort

We really enjoyed the cabin and the amenities and that it was private. It was close enough to the places we wanted to visit, but far away from crowds.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas week in Bryson City. This cabin was awesome!

Checkin and check out were super easy. The cabin is definitely off the beaten path. The amenities in the cabin are outstanding. If there was an issue it is the lighting situation. They try to make it easy by using Alexa to run the lighting. It just doesn't work consistently and then some switches dont work. The view of the Smokies is terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

First vacation in years

Excellent property with amazing amenities and location, however, is listed as motorcycle friendly property, this is a stretch. I got my scooter up the gravel hill as long as no moisture around, but it is definitely not something I looked forward to. So if you can leave your bike somewhere else and okay with that, excellent. But we will try for this property if no bike is being brought
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026