Spicewood is a round hard-wall yurt at Elk Hollow, tucked between two quiet subdivisions and a horse pasture. The loudest thing here is birdsong, with the odd deer or wild turkey out the window.
🛋️ INSIDE ➝ Open, light, airy circular layout ➝ Plush sofa + Smart TV for movie nights ➝ Full kitchen: teal cabinets, granite, stainless, stocked pantry ➝ Dining table for four at the window
🛏️ WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP ➝ Two private king en-suite bedrooms, each with its own bath ➝ Amish hand-crafted beds, Aspen log + heavy Barnwood ➝ Tiled walk-in rainfall shower with a bench in each bath ➝ Full-size washer + dryer in the unit ★ The beds are the single most-praised thing in our reviews
🌲 OUTSIDE ➝ Large wraparound deck with cushioned chairs ➝ Gas grill + picnic table ➝ String lights overhead after dark ➝ Fire pit for s'mores ➝ Private hot tub under the stars, open year-round
♥ WHO IT'S FOR Two couples, or a family of four who want two real bedrooms instead of a shared space, with an infant or young child welcome as a fifth. Quiet by design, so it's a getaway, not a party house.
🚗 GETTING HERE No 4WD and no white-knuckle climb, and the main deck and hot tub are step-free. The driveway is tight, so larger vehicles should use the upper drive to turn around. Five minutes from downtown Bryson City, right by the Deep Creek entrance to the Smokies.
➳ GOOD TO KNOW Hidden Falls, our one-bedroom yurt, sits just behind Spicewood. Guests rarely notice it, but if you're traveling as a bigger group or two families, book both for two private units side by side.