Escape the daily hustle in the beautiful and peaceful serenity of the Great Smoky Mountains. This cozy lodge has all the amenities a family could desire including a beautiful spacious deck with a fire pit, hot tub, and upstairs game room

Only a short drive to all major attractions! Read on!

"It’s up up up! The view is incredible!" – Josh

Blue Smoke Lodge is a luxurious cozy cabin with spectacular straight-line views of The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From the breathtaking views it is clear why the Cherokee people called these mountains “Shaconge” (pronounced Sha-con-o-hey) meaning “place of the blue smoke”.

"The place was absolutely AMAZING!! The views were breathtaking." – Savannah

The cabin is situated off Hwy 28 between Bryson City, NC and the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC). Its newly renovated design captures the essence of outdoor living in a welcoming, secluded location. It’s almost impossible not to relax into the quiet, tranquil atmosphere of our lodge nestled in this beautiful land which has been special to so many people.

Living Spaces:

"Open concept living room & could see the mountains… stock up before you get up because you won’t want to leave!" – Ben

As you enter through the cabin you'll be greeted by a newly renovated kitchen and dining room complete with seating for 6 with additional seating just beyond the kitchen. The open floorplan highlights the breathtaking views of the mountains. A romantic gas fireplace provides cozy warmth on those colder days and nights.

The cabin offers High-Speed Starlink internet, robust Wi-Fi, and 4 flat screen TVs with Amazon Prime and YouTube TV provided!

Kitchen & Dining:

- Stainless Steel appliances w/gas stove

- Fully Stocked kitchen ·     

- Keurig Coffee bar

The kitchen is fully stocked with brand-new stainless-steel appliances: refrigerator with filtered water and ice dispenser, a beautiful gas stove, handy dishwasher, and a convenient microwave. We spared no expense to give you an amazing morning experience as you sit in the rocking chairs and admire the view complete with Keurig Coffee bar and waffle iron.

"The views were amazing from the cabin! I loved watching the sunrise while the fog was rolling in." – Jami

Bedrooms & Bathrooms:

- Bedroom 1 (1st floor): Queen

- Bedroom 2 (1st floor): Two Twins

- Bedroom 3 (2nd floor Master): Queen with ensuite bathroom

- Loft (2nd floor): Sleeper sofa with Queen bed

- Bathroom 1 (1st floor): Shower with tub. In hallway accessible by Bedrooms 1 & 2.

- Bathroom 2 (2nd floor): Walk in shower. Off Bedroom 3.

Bedroom 1 (1st floor - Queen bed) has beautiful full-length windows with direct views of the Smoky Mountains. The room is themed with two of the countless amazing, local hikes waiting to be experienced. (The Road to Nowhere Tunnel and Kephart Pong Trail)

Bedroom 2 (1st floor - Two Twin beds) highlights the fun and adventure of The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. A favorite regional attraction for many year-round, including The Polar Express train ride in the months of November and December.

Bedroom 3 (2nd floor Master – Queen bed) is warm and inviting with double closets and an ensuite bathroom. It features beautiful photos of just two of the many stunning waterfalls to be explored and enjoyed in the area. (Tom Branch Falls and Mingo Falls)

Outdoor Area:

"The views are stunning from the wrap-around deck, and the numerous hummingbirds will not fail to entertain" – Melissa

As you walk up to the breathtaking views from the large open deck complete with outdoor seating for 6 and additional seating for 2. Enjoy relaxing on the huge wrap around deck and porch! On those chilly days, grab a blanket from the loft and a hot cup of coffee or hot cocoa and soak in the beautiful view from one of the many rocking chairs as you watch the sunrise over The Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

The gas grill and bbq area is right off the kitchen for easy access. The wrap-around porch gives you the space you need to enjoy the outdoors.

"I have literally hundreds of pictures taken from the porch…You can’t hear traffic and you definitely won’t see other people." – Abriana

Hot Tub:

"The view alone is worth it let alone the hot tub and it’s view is incredible." - Rosana

In the evenings a secluded hot tub awaits you downstairs with views of the mountains. We have added an outdoor speaker system that can be played from your phone to the hot tub area. Relax and listen to your favorite music while enjoying a glass of wine. Trust me you won’t want to leave.

Firepit

Perhaps one of the best features of this house is the fire pit area. Where else can you sit at the edge of a mountain and have views like this? We added a modern fire pit complete with wood stocked in an open shed. We provide our guest a wheelbarrow to transport the wood to the fire pit area. Enjoy playing your own music under the lights while gazing at the view. We have outdoor speakers complete with in-ground subwoofer to make the experience unforgettable.

Outdoor Music and Speakers

We have added two zone of speakers one by the hot tub and the other by the fire pit area. Play Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, etc. from your phone through this high-end system complete with outdoor satellite speakers and in-ground subwoofers. You won’t want to leave the outdoors.

Around the Area:

"Location was great - close to Bryson City, the National Park, and Cherokee." – Jenna

The house is located about 20 mins from Bryson City and about 20 mins from the Nantahala Outdoor Center. You’re within a half hour drive of all major attractions, hiking areas, restaurants, and the Harrah’s Cherokee Casino.

"Close access to such amazing places: we loved tubing and paddle boarding and hiking in the area." – Courtney ·     

- Hiking (Road to Nowhere, Tsali, Nantahala Gorge,
- Junkey Whank Falls, Tom Branch Falls, Indian Creek Falls, etc.)     

- Tubing (Deep Creek River)

- Mountain Biking (Tsali Mountain Biking)

- Whitewater Rafting (Nantahala Outdoor Center)

- Kayaking (Little Tennessee River, Tuskaseegee River, and Fontana Lake)

- Fly Fishing (Fontana Lake)

"the location of the property to downtown Bryson city/ nearby hiking is great. We will definitely be coming back :)" - Stephanie

Guest Access

Guests have access to the entire home and outdoor area. The property sits on over 5 acres so when the leaves are on the trees you won't see anyone. There is parking for 2-3 vehicles at the top and a secondary drive can serve as a back area so you can head down the driveway with confidence. The drive is partially paved and partially gravel. It is a bit steep on your turn
into the driveway. Some guests feel more comfortable driving up the mountain a bit and coming back down to the driveway. There is room at the top to turn around, so you won't need to back out the driveway.

"The driveway was steep but totally manageable. We even did a sunset in the national park, got back pretty but late, no worries." – Tammy

Other Things to Note:

"Close enough to Bryson city and other excursions, but remote enough to take in the beautiful mountains." – Luisa

After each guest, we thoroughly clean and refill the hot tub to ensure it's in pristine condition for your enjoyment. However, please note that the hot tub will not be immediately heated to your desired temperature upon your arrival. It takes some time for the water to heat up to the desired temperature, so we ask that you adjust the temperature as soon as you arrive if you plan on using the hot tub during your stay. The hot tub should bever be set above 104 degrees for health reasons.

Your total reservation fee for this home includes a per-booking damage waiver fee, including any applicable taxes. The damage waiver ensures coverage for any accidental damage caused to the home or its contents, including appliances and furnishings, up to a maximum of $3,000. However, to benefit from this coverage, you must report the incident to the host before you check out. The damage waiver serves as a replacement for the conventional security deposit.

Our family has visited the Smoky Mountains for many years and we've always dreamed of owning our own little piece of paradise in the area!

Blue Smoke Lodge is that dream come to life. Shaconage (pronounced Sha-Kon-O-Hey) meaning "Land of Blue Smoke" is the Cherokee word for the Great Smoky Mountains. We've put a lot of love and care into the home to make it a wonderful place for a family getaway. We love relaxing on the porch while looking at the beautiful views.

The home is just a short drive to the Nanatahala Outdoor Center for whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing. We're excited to make plenty more family memories and are happy to be able to offer Blue Smoke Lodge for you to make memories in as well. Let us know if there is anything we can do to make your stay perfect.

Enjoy the blue smoke mountains, laid back lifestyle and spectacular sunsets at our property!

The Hardy's

(828) 382-8669

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