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Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express

Family-friendly cabin in Bryson City with a hot tub

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Firefly Lodge, centrally located between downtown Bryson City and outdoor adventures, offers a cozy retreat amidst vibrant Fall foliage or long-range mountain views. Unwind in the hot tub, challenge your group to game room tournaments or enjoy your favorite movie in the home theatre. Gather around the gas fireplace with loved ones and stream favorite series on a large Roku smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 113498 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express

Family-friendly cabin in Bryson City with a hot tub
Along with Access to hot tub, this smoke-free cabin has laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Other amenities include barbecues. The cabin has 4 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. This accommodation is furnished with dining tables and kitchen islands. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas.

This Bryson City cabin provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include offices, desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.

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 amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,498 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

192969

About the area

Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Anthony's Italian Resturant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express located?

This family-friendly Bryson City cabin is located in the mountains, steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Tuckasegee River and Fontana Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Firefly Lodge; 15 minutes to the Polar Express Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing! It had everything you could need. Fun for all ages of the family. Communication was great and the hosts were very accommodating. We will be returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

10 . Great place for a mountain getaway.

Great stay, lots of activities and space for everyone to enjoy the mountains. 10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Great for families

This cabin is perfect for friends and family. We took advantage of the fun amenities on site; movie room, air hockey, video games, hot tub, shuffle board, fire pit and grill. This was one of the best properties we’ve stayed at, it was so clean and comfortable! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Great place

Very nice cabin in a remote and quiet location but still accessible to NOC and Bryson City as it sits pretty much in between both locations. Great place for a mountains get away weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

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

Great cabin and location

Cabin is great for hosting a group. Lots of amenities and beautiful view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a nice relaxing vacation. The driveway is steep and difficult to get in and out with mini van. I would recommend an SUV or Truck for this house. It is a great house if you have kids as our kids loved the game room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sieglinde c.

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

Fire Fly Lodge

This house was a hit with our young children, they had so much fun and all basic necessities were there which we appreciated not having to purchase or bring.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

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

Beautiful amazing

I loved it here everything u need it was an amazing stay my family would do it again! We didn’t want to leave
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

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

Awesome

Awesome stay. Everything was as described. Ashley communicated with us through the process and made sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Deb

Beautiful home. Great place for all of us to spread out. The four teenagers enjoyed the games and movie theater. The four adults enjoyed the hot tub and cooking every night! All the dishes, pots and pans and grill. It was fun. We tooled around Bryson City, did whitewater rafting at the NOC and tubing on Deep Creek. Thanks for the memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johnny L P.

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

JLP

Very nice host , very clean all you could hope for a very pleasant getaway and a awesome drive up to the cabin looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

We had a great time.

Property was clean and nicely decorated. Kitchen was properly stocked and had all the necessities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett L.

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

Great House, Great Views, Wonderfully Appointed!

We had a great time staying at the Firefly Lodge. The house is in great shape, very well maintained and super clean. The home is also very well appointed with everything you need -- we were also very impressed with the attention to detail in making things feel like home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and always love coming to Bryson City!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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

Incredible experience.

This team and owner went above and beyond in helping us and communicating with us immediately following Hurricane Helene. This house is awesome, and the views are incredible. Will definitely stay here again if I’m ever in the area again. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha V.

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

Great Adventure at Firefly Lodge

We ended up with 4 adults and 4 teens for our trip. The teens loved the theatre, game room and hot tub. We had a hard time getting them to even come up to eat. We found everything that we needed to make meals. The cabin is spacious with plenty of room to spread out. We couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. I give it an A!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darin H.

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

The top of the mountain

The one word that kept coming up was magical. My brother’s family joined us and we had an amazing time. Big enough to spread out. The teens took over the game room. Close to all the fun but completely out of the way.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

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

Beautiful mountain retreat!

The house was absolutely stunning, and the property was like being in a piece of heaven! The hosts were very responsive and helpful in making sure we had the most perfect weekend. Would definitely recommend in the future!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haydee N.

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

Family getaway

The property manager is very responsive and offers lots of tips on the area. The house was clean and had the best game room. We enjoyed the hot tub and I imagine that soon when the leaves fall there will be a nice view on balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Myra H.

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

Good Times Had By All

Firefly Lodge is a great gathering and get away place for all ages. Plenty of individual spaces to escape with a book and together spaces to share family time. Ashley was delightful to work with and very prompt with replies to questions. We would definitely recommend Firefly Lodges for your mountain getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Fabulous Bryson City Cabin

Beautiful mountain cabin in a really cool location. Everything was super clean and comfortable. The decks are awesome and there are plenty of games in the basement for the family. The owners are very conscientious and attended to every detail, including mailing back my son’s AirPods very quickly. We would definitely stay there again. Bryson City is a wonderful small mountain town that is definitely worth visiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

5 Star Get Away

The cabin was a perfect location, very clean, lots of space for multiple families & the hosts go above & beyond to make your stay a dream vacation. Check in was easy & communication with host always had a quick response. The only negative is that at time of check in we noted 7 unlocked entry level windows, 1 front door & 1 movie room garage door which is just a safety thing with kids & watching to many secluded mountain scary movies. The door locks and handles are a bit tricky to use but the location is completely safe & well lit outside. We definitely would stay again & highly recommend for others to do so.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Perfection

Exactly what we wanted. We have stayed in a different cabin in the area each year for the last 12 years. This was our favorite. Very nice inside. Very secluded outside. The game room & theater were a big hit. Description is accurate & owner is friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay Y.

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

Wonderful House for all ages!

We loved this property SO much! It was really clean, a good size and had everything you could need. The owner did not skimp on the furnishings. Our kids, ages 2-4 loved the game room…(even the adults had their time on the air hockey table). The bed rooms were very spacious and the kitchen was fully stocked with every utensils you could need. We started our morning with the complementary coffee and then fixed a breakfast for 6 adults and 4 children. We all fit perfectly and still had plenty of room. This is a house we can continue to come back to as our family ages. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie H.

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

Will definitely book again!

We enjoyed our time at Firefly cabin and plan to book again in the near future. The cabin is conveniently located to many of our favorite spots in western NC but offers a secluded getaway that is uncommon this close to so many attractions and amenities. The hosts have put thoughtful detail into the cabin, from a well stocked kitchen to very comfortable seating inside and out. They were also excellent communicators, and we knew we could count on a quick response if we needed anything. We have never rented a cabin on a rain water catchment system and were not sure what to expect, but we had zero issues.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kody D.

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

The Perfect Trip

The house was everything we hoped for and more. The communication was excellent before, during and after the stay. It was a perfect house for two families (4 adults, 4 kids and a dog). Our kids did not ask for their iPads or games once the entire stay. Easy access to amazing hiking though there’s enough to do at the house to never leave. The hot tub was clean to relax the legs, cooked dinner for the group every night (kitchen had everything we needed). We made smores at the fire pit and finished the day with a movie in the theatre every night. It was truly a perfect trip. The only knock I have is that I wish fewer people knew about it so we could have stayed longer. We already cant wait for our next trip to firefly lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024