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Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix

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A wooden cabin with a stone staircase leading to a porch, overlooking a mountainous landscape. - Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix (Bryson City)
A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden ceiling, large windows, and a staircase. - Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix (Bryson City)
A wooden deck with a welcome sign, outdoor seating, and a view of the mountains. - Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix (Bryson City)
A spacious cabin with a dining area, kitchen, and living room, featuring wooden walls and large windows. - Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix (Bryson City)
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a table and chairs, a built-in island, and a loft bedroom above. - Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix (Bryson City)
Take advantage of an arcade/game room, laundry facilities, and a hot tub at Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking at this cabin. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix

  • Sunset Ridge Lodge is a spacious Bryson City cabin retreat designed for unforgettable mountain getaways, blending rustic charm with elevated comfort and sweeping views of the surrounding Smoky Blue landscape. Tucked into the Watershed Cabins area, this inviting home offers a peaceful setting that still keeps you close to the best of Western North Carolina's outdoor adventures and scenic attractions.

    With 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom, the lodge comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests, making it an ideal choice for family vacations, group escapes, and memorable trips with friends. Guests appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, and reviews frequently mention the beautiful setting, the relaxing vibe, and the overall comfort of the home.

    Inside, the cabin features a warm and versatile layout with plenty of room to gather or spread out. The fully equipped kitchen includes everything needed for easy vacation cooking, from a fridge, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender, baking sheet, cookware, dishes, and utensils. Enjoy meals together at the dining table before settling into the cozy living areas, where a fireplace, Smart TV, and comfortable seating set the tone for relaxed evenings.

    For entertainment, the game room adds extra fun with foosball and television, while Wi-Fi, internet access, and smart technology help you stay connected throughout your stay. Comfort is built in with air conditioning, heating, washer and dryer, fresh linens, towels, and thoughtful essentials like a hair dryer, iron, ironing board, shampoo, and body soap. Family-friendly touches such as a Pack 'n Play travel crib and bathtub add convenience for traveling with little ones.

    Step outside and take in the fresh mountain air from the outdoor living spaces, where a grill, fire pit, hot tub, and scenic views create the perfect backdrop for evening gatherings. Guests rave about the spectacular vistas and the chance to unwind under the stars after a day of exploring. With access to nearby water recreation, including lake and river activities, plus opportunities for kayaking, fishing, rafting, hiking, mountain biking, tubing, and whitewater adventures, there's no shortage of things to do.

    You'll also be close to Bryson City favorites like waterfalls, restaurants, shopping, scenic drives, and seasonal autumn foliage that paints the mountains in brilliant color. Safety features including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit provide added peace of mind.

    If you're looking for a roomy, view-filled mountain cabin with standout amenities and easy access to the Smoky Mountains, Sunset Ridge Lodge is ready to deliver a relaxing and adventure-filled stay. Book your Bryson City escape today.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking 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

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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 not allowed
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 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Bryson City, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Smoky Mountain Country Club and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Bryson City Gem Mine and Jackson County Green Energy Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Bryson City travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by dense forest.
    Nantahala National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A steam locomotive numbered 1702 with smoke billowing from its chimney, surrounded by autumnal trees.
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    20 min drive - 17.7 km
  • A historical marker with a photo of the New Gap, New Road.
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    23 min drive - 22.4 km
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    34 min drive - 39.9 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    20 min drive - 17.7 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    18 min drive
  • Bryson City Brewing
    20 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    18 min drive
  • McDonald's
    18 min drive
  • Arby's
    18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix located?

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located on a river, steps from Nantahala National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fontana Lake and Pincu Pottery. Swain County Park and Tuckasegee River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Sunset Ridge Lodge - Breathtaking mountain views and spectacular sunsets ALL seasons + rafting tix Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience, location and property.

Everything was just as listed in the description. Plenty of room for all of us. The kitchen was stocked with everything needed to cook any meal. The view off the deck was amazing. Definitely recommend staying here! Communication with the staff was quick and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful mountain hideaway

Well appointed home perfect for 4 couples. The view was fantastic. Used the amenities hot tub, fire pit, grill, outdoor gas fireplace. Very private at the end of a gravel road no neighbors or traffic. We loved it so much. We talked about coming back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful views

Beautiful views! House was nicely set up with bathrooms on each bedroom which worked for our family. The road was a struggle due to snow. The house wasn’t clean. Cleaner when we left it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gorgeous view for a gorgeous cabin

I stayed at this property with a group of friends from college (we’re all 25-27) as an alternative to our normal beach trip and we LOVED the house. Genuinely could not have asked for a better view. Some of our favorite aspects of the cabin: incredibly spacious with lots of rooms for socializing, fire pit, plenty of outdoor deck space (including a dining table), hot tub, and on-site washer/dryer. The driveway was a bit tricky but not impossible and we had great cell phone service/Wi-Fi the entire time. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

THE Perfect Mountain Getaway

I have been vacationing in the mountains for years, VRBO is my favorite because you can get an experience that is not commercial. It is always a goal to find a house that is secluded and has a spectacular view, something you would see in a movie or a magazine. The true picture of a mountain vacation. THIS house is THE example of a mountain getaway adventure. Wow! The views off of the porch, and it faces west so you get the most spectacular sunsets. It could not have been more perfect for us and our adventure. THANK YOU!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

My stay was right after the terrible floods from Hurricane helene. Communication with the staff was great and they helped with finding the safest route. I will say that even on a good day i think getting to the house might be a little difficult. We headed up in two different 2wd suvs. One of us got stuck and had to have some assistance. But once you get to the top it is beautiful and worth every second of the drive.. The home is so comfy and the beds were hard to get out of! The view from the porch and the hot tub is probably one of the most breathtaking I've ever experienced. Overall i would definitely book again but would drive my 4wd for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful scenery and house, private location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin with a great view!

Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway with family and friends. The house was perfect for our yearly tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing. Exactly as advertised. It was super clean, better than expected and the cabin was very nicely appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cabin

We had such a great trip at this cabin with a group of 9 there was plenty of room very easy to find and get in touch with host. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas 2024

Awesome experince. Great cabin! Great management company!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly host! Easy check in. Thank you for sending someone to service the hot tub within 1 hour of our request! We had 9 people using the hot tub over two consecutive snowy days and we appreciated the attentiveness.Also thank you for the fully stocked wood pile; we stayed cozy burning fires inside and outside.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning view of the mountains

We loved our time at the vacation house. It was clean, spacious and comfortable. I highly recommend folks give it a try, but know that the road is steep to get up the mountain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
True to the past reviews, this property has the most amazing view out of any property that we have stayed at. Absolutely amazing. Managing company was very responsive and we had no issues. The fire pit and hot tub were a great touch. It was definitely nice to have 4wd in case we needed it, but the road up is definitely doable without 4wd (just steep in some parts). Definitely will be staying here again if possible!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Cabin in the Sky

Great cabin, lots of space with 8 adults in our group. 20 min from NOC and Smoky Mountain Railway. Best view I’ve ever had with a cabin. Looking to definitely rebook again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

So very nice, house was beautiful. Very accommodating, the only thing it didn't have was a keurig coffee maker so we bought our own.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Views and an Amazing Cabin

The cabin was incredible with great views. At times you are looking down at the clouds in the valley. The last part of the road to the cabin is a gravel “mountain” road that takes some skill to navigate. I would suggest arriving during daylight hours. The cabin was in great condition inside and out. It was nice that the the 4 bedrooms had their own bathrooms. One thing that guests should keep in mind is that the bunk bed room does not have a door on it. This room is just off the kitchen and great room so noise/privacy may be an issue for some children using this room. A fantastic location that we would recommend to anybody interested in a great Mountain View.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacay in the clouds!

Beautiful cabin, clean , great views of the Great Smoky Mtns and clouds. Ac didn’t work good in the bedrooms downstairs. Stars went on forever but Jacuzzi needed water changed. I would put a notebooK with info to the cabin and surrounding area information. For example the jacuzzi said OH we didn’t know what that meant but my husband did “overheat” so he took care of it. The other 4 couples didn’t know. An info book could have told us . Overall we all would stay in this cabin on the ridge again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome View

This home is out in the middle of nowhere BUT we loved it. Best view of the smokey mountains of anywhere we have stayed. Will definitely come back. Road was gravel but was worth the curves & hills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spectacular Mountain Cabin

This cabin was awesome! One of very few we found in the Bryson City area that would accommodate 4 couples each with a master-like suite with their own bathrooms. The amenities were superb —the cabin had absolutely everything we needed. AND THE VIEW WAS STUNNING! The online pictures don’t lie — the hot tub view from under the stars was fantastic! And, this place is truly “at the end of the road” — a one-lane gravel road to paradise. We WILL stay here again! Our only complaint, which is a very tiny one, is that the cabin key code entry instructions were not clear and they were poorly written — so it took us a bit and a phone call to gain entry. But, a trivial thing compared to the awesomeness of the place! Try it out — you won’t regret it!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026