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15 Mins to Polar Express: Cabin w/ Hot Tub!

Imagine relaxing in your own secluded hot tub under starry skies or roasting marshmallows by the warm glow of the fire pit.

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Terrace/patio
Interior
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

15 Mins to Polar Express: Cabin w/ Hot Tub!

Fall in love with the beauty of the North Carolina mountains at 'Black Bird Cabin,' a 2-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Bryson City. This lovely cabin, located on over 2 private acres, offers 1,200 square feet of well-appointed living space and a sprawling back deck with a private hot tub. With days filled with hiking through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, touring Western Carolina University, or trying your luck at Cherokee Casino, you're sure to have an unforgettable stay!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Deck | Gas Grill | Fire Pit

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Porch, hot tub, outdoor seating & dining, yard
INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace, dining table, laptop-friendly workspace, 2 shower/tub combos, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries (starter pack), hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent (starter pack), iron/board, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required for access
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

CASCADING WATER: Tom Branch Falls (6 miles), Juney Whank Falls (6 miles), Indian Creek Falls (6 miles), Mingo Falls (7 miles), Soco Falls (26 miles)
WILDLIFE WONDER: Bryson City Island Park (7 miles), Cherokee Bear Zoo (8 miles), Oconaluftee Island Park (8 miles), Santa's Land Fun Park & Zoo (11 miles)
SCENIC HIKES: Deep Creek Trail Trailhead (7 miles), Fontana Lake Overlook (8 miles), Oconaluftee River Trail Trailhead (9 miles), Cooper Creek Trail Trailhead (11 miles), Balsam Mountain Loop Drive (24 miles)
HISTORIC CHARM: Cherokee (7 miles), Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Depot (7 miles), Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians (7 miles), Museum of the Cherokee Indian (8 miles), Oconaluftee Visitor Center (11 miles)
WINTER THRILLS: Blue Ridge Parkway South Terminus (11 miles), Cataloochee Ranch (26 miles), Cataloochee Ski Area (27 miles)
AIRPORTS: Western Carolina Regional Airport KRHP (41 miles), Asheville Regional Airport (69 miles), McGhee Tyson Airport (79 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Gas grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1200 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Onsite 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 indicated 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

Bryson City Cabin w/ Hot Tub Deck on 2+ Acres!
Cozy Cabin on 2 Acres; Book Now for Polar Express! Cabin
Cozy Cabin on 2 Acres; Book Now for Polar Express! Bryson City
418690

About the neighborhood

Map
Bryson City, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 15 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Museum of the Cherokee Indian - 18 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Oconaluftee Indian Village - 19 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 19 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 139 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Weed Pub at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪SoundBytes - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Brio Restaurant Group - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Ruth's Chris Steak House - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 15 Mins to Polar Express: Cabin w/ Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 15 Mins to Polar Express: Cabin w/ Hot Tub!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 15 Mins to Polar Express: Cabin w/ Hot Tub!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 15 Mins to Polar Express: Cabin w/ Hot Tub! located?

Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond and within 6 mi (10 km) of Tuckasegee River and Nantahala National Forest. Indian Creek Falls and Tom Branch Falls are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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15 Mins to Polar Express: Cabin w/ Hot Tub! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right where we wanted to be!
Excellent location near the National Park, the railroad and a wonderful babbling brook.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaci R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
We had a great time relaxing, doing some sightseeing and relaxing some more. Perfect for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Nice place in a quiet neighborhood, lovely setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful
Beautiful setting. Loved sitting on the deck in the morning listening to the nearby creek. And enjoyed sitting in the hot tub in the evening. The cabin was very nice! Nicely decorated and extremely clean. Other than not hearing back from the owner we loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Refreshing private stay
We enjoyed staying at the cabin so much. It was private and peaceful. It was a well equipped kitchen. We would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Bill & Leah B., Villa Rica, GA, America

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Cabin
Very private Cabin. Good for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
bryson city
very nice. excellent stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Y., Spartanburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was as listed
Beautiful and comfortable we will stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private and peaceful
Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

First Time
Wonderful

10/10 Excellent

Harley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for kids
Awesome place. Loved every second and every amenity. There is a kcup machine and a regular coffee maker there, something that’s not mentions but definitely no flaw in the stay. We loved every second. My son had something to do everytime he turned around!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short getaway
Beautiful property and the cabin was very, very clean! Loved the beautiful landscape and the close-by flowing stream! Due to heavy rains before we arrived, the gravel driveway was difficult to drive up due to ruts. I called the management company and they were very responsive. They sent out someone to grade it that afternoon. The grading did help. However, the gravel was loose and thick in places and still somewhat difficult to drive up (we drive a Toyota Highlander). Overall, we had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Desirea S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Overall good property
I enjoyed the quiet and it’s as pictured. Getting there was a little confusing but I think that was more so the gps. Service there even with wifi is pretty bad. We went to disconnect so it was fine. I did reach out with a question when I booked and no one ever replied. But otherwise the home was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We didn’t even get to stay in the cabin because your company overbooked reservation.
I would have loved to stay in your cabin it would have been a perfect place but we did not get the opportunity when we got there there was a family staying there for the weekend and we didn’t get any emails or phone calls until 3 hours before checkin and then we had no where to go everything was already booked. Not happy how the weekend turned out. My suggestion would be better communication with the customers and just making sure no one is double booked
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alanna M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend trip
This was the cutest cabin. Super clean and a perfect size for our family of four. We cooked several meals and everything needed was there in the kitchen. Couple of notes to prepare those coming in the future... There is no dishwasher-if that is an issue for you, bring paper plates! Then theres the internet. This is a rural cabin. Internet is via satellite which means extremely low bandwidth. And we got one bar in 4G off the wifi. We weren't trying to work, but we do like to stream movies at night or music. That was not possible with the internet speed. That said, there is a dvd player so come prepared! It is a perfect location to unplug and getaway and enjoy nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheyanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little weekend get away!!
Very clean! Adorable decor! Beautiful location!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latarchia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Beautiful view and cabin, everything clean and accessible! Gorgeous scenic roads and rivers! I loved it and will definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely atmosphere
We loved the property and the accomodations were nicely decorated. The kitchen had everything we needed. The quiet atmosphere and beautiful property provided just what we needed to enjoy a restful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Vacation
Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall
Overall, the cabin was clean, very nice, and quiet. The only downside is the driveway. it is really impassible for cars and even with my daugters fiance's truck it was very difficult. It barely made it up the driveway. We had to park our car at the bottom of the driveway and walk everything up. Too muck loose gravel and soft dirt. In inclement werather it would have been impossible for any vehicle. If not for the driveway we would stay there again. Again we had a good time, its just the driveway up to the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful in the fall!
Our rental was for 7 nights. We had some issues there were 5 in our party we had towels for four! Only two hot tub towels were there! Two small kitchen garbage bags! No space for recycling totally unhappy with trash situation! Not enough tp and no laundry detergent yet we were asked to start it upon leaving! Squeaky floors so being quiet was not happening! We enjoyed being in the country. Lovely setting we had a good time! This was my first time renting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly Johnson

Amazing Location!
The serenity of this home was everything we wanted and more! Couldn't have asked for a better stay, far enough away to get some quiet and enjoy the outdoors, but close enough to enjoy some of the area with our kids! Clean, plenty of room, and just all around fun to stay at!

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
House was great…really pretty piece of property. Also very well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the comforts of home.
Black bird cabin is a large space for the price point with all the comforts of home. Comfortable beds, 2 full bathrooms, walk in closets, hottub, a full kitchen with every appliance, utensil, etc and a gas grill, lots of games and books for all age groups. We lacked nothing. Quiet, peaceful area with nearby fishing access. Location is about halfway between Bryson city and Cherokee, short drive to either town. The only issues we had was that it was difficult to find at night first time driving in, and there are 2 driveway choices (wrap around) both with steep climb and sharp turn. Wouldn't have been an issue if the rock was packed, but its loose 57 stone (large rock) and without compaction you just spin. Had some difficulty after rain even with 4 wheel drive. I did notify management so I'm hopeful they'll work on that. We will definitely stay again in the future. A+ property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022