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Camp Brannum is Your Smoky Mountain base camp less than 5 minutes from the National Park entrance

Cabin in Bryson City with balcony and fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
2 bedrooms, Internet
Flat-screen TV, fireplace
Microwave, coffee/tea maker
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace

Explore the area

Map
Bryson City, NC
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSmokey Mountain Trains Museum11 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarrahs Cherokee Casino16 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)73 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Camp Brannum is Your Smoky Mountain base camp less than 5 minutes from the National Park entrance

Cabin in Bryson City with balcony and fireplace
This smoke-free cabin features Access to hot tub and barbecues. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers a private yard and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a washing machine, a microwave and a flat-screen TV.
Guest accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers.
Recreational amenities at the cabin include Access to hot tub.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Carolina Mountain Vacations

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
6853

About the area

Bryson City

This cabin is located in Bryson City. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Cottage Craftsman are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oconaluftee Indian Village and Smokey Mountain Gold & Ruby Mine. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 11 min drive
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 11 min drive
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 11 min drive
  • Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond - 15 min drive
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Layers Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nantahala Brewing Brewpub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Nate and Nick's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Brannum is Your Smoky Mountain base camp less than 5 minutes from the National Park entrance pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Camp Brannum is Your Smoky Mountain base camp less than 5 minutes from the National Park entrance?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Brannum is Your Smoky Mountain base camp less than 5 minutes from the National Park entrance?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Camp Brannum is Your Smoky Mountain base camp less than 5 minutes from the National Park entrance located?

Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tuckasegee River, Tom Branch Falls and Nantahala National Forest. Indian Creek Falls and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R., CT

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful retreat
Quite peaceful retreat with nice view. Rolling Brook along side that added to the tranquil environment. Easy to get to Smoky Mountains and Bryson City has less hussle and bussle than Gatlinburg. Nice weekend stay. Enjoyed. Will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rustic, cozy, privacy feel, centrally located
Enjoy little brook around property and outdoor pit. Jacuzzi views horse pasture running up the mountain. Very private non tourist feel. Cozy fireplace and had everything you need to feel at home. So many beautiful drives to various destinations in less than a 50 mile radius. Has amazing restaurants, candy shops, gifts shops within 5 miles. Can’t go wrong renting this cabin if you enjoy a rustic, homey feel.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter trip
Comfortable. Large property area for family and pet.Good location from Bryson City, Cherokee and Smoky Mountains access.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Peggy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Cleanliness
The carpet in the main living area was noticeably dirty and odorous. The floors were dirty; the sheets on the main bed appeared dirty and all the blankets had not been laundered in quite a while. It was cold and we needed to use blankets to keep warm. Overall I was not happy with the cleanliness of the entire cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for people with pets
The property was very private and had great outdoor areas for walking the dogs on a leash. Kitchen had everything you could want. Very cozy. We called the management company because our TV wasn't working and they came in 10 minutes at 8 pm. Very close to train and visitor center where they had dog friendly trails. Saw 23 elk up close coming off the trail. Only issue was bedroom door had to be bolted from the inside to stay shut and the bed wasn't very comfortable. But I would still come again because overall it was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Very clean and comfortable home. Babbling creek running a long property was enjoyed by both adults and children. Very relaxing and beautiful location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harmon R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Smoky Mountain Getaway
Beautiful and comfortable property off the beaten path in Bryson City. Still close enough to Bryson, Cherokee and GSMNP for plenty of trips in during our weeklong stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway before deployment
We used the cabin for a little time away before dad deployed. It was a great little escape. We absolutely loved the cabin and the horses right behind the propert.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relax time
Everything was fine. The place was ready, only three things: Behind the house are dogs and they were coming every day to in front our house and poop. We have only one towel floor for th shower. The light and outlet in the kitchen around the sink and the backyard wasn’t working. But overall everything was really good. We were happy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G., Deland, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Hunker Down for Christmas in freezing Temperatures
We enjoyed our stay! We were thankful that they provided firewood because it was very cold!! The kitchen is well equipped but it doesn’t have a dishwasher. The beds are somewhat comfortable, if you have back problems… you may struggle a little. They are very basic! The sofa and overstuffed chair was comfortable, the TVs work great! We did have trouble with some outlets in the kitchen not working and they sent a maintenance guy same day, he couldn’t fix it— they had to get an electrician out. But overall, it was a great place to hunker down. There is little cell phone service but the WiFi works great! We hope to return soon! The train ride in town was great and we drove into Asheville for dinner at the Grove Park Inn with the National gingerbread competition winners which was great to see!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022