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Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Escape to King's River Cabin, nestled beside the serene Oconaluftee River. This charming log home offers a flat yard, screened porch, and open deck perfect for taking in the surroundings. With a gas fireplace and charcoal grill on hand, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

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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.

Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad

To celebrate Yellow Rose’s 30th anniversary, we are offering a Year of Specials.
Book a stay at a participating cabin during the time frame, you get a free night.

If you stay during:
October- Stay 6 nights, the 6th night is free
Nov-Dec- Stay 4 nights, the 4th night is free

*Valid for new reservations only
** Excludes holidays
*** Prices shown reflect discount
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Welcome to King's River Cabin, a beautifully appointed log home nestled along the scenic Oconaluftee River. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom retreat offers an idyllic setting just minutes from both Downtown Cherokee and Downtown Bryson City. The thoughtfully designed layout features separate living spaces within the main residence and a private in-law suite above the garage, providing an ideal arrangement for couples seeking privacy or friends and families desiring ample space to connect.

King's River Cabin is the perfect getaway for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly anglers and nature lovers. Conveniently located within 15 minutes of both the Deep Creek and Cherokee entrances to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, guests can easily explore the park's natural wonders. Enjoy the diverse shops and attractions of Cherokee and Bryson City before returning to the cabin to unwind on the screened-in porch, where tranquil views of the Oconaluftee River provide a serene backdrop for relaxation.

Location:
Bryson City, North Carolina
5-10 minutes from Downtown Bryson City.
Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Located approximately an hour and a half from Asheville, NC
Located approximately an hour and a half from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge

Accommodation:

Cabin Amenities:
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Flat Yard
Oconaluftee River Frontage
5 Minute Drive to Downtown Bryson City
5 Minutes Drive to Cherokee
Sleeps 4
TV – DirecTV
Motorcycle Friendly - Small amount of gravel
Fire Pit
Charcoal Grill
Screened Porch
Open Deck
No Smoking
Mini-Split A/C
Gas Fireplace- nonfunctional
Washer/Dryer
Microwave

Before you pack up the car and head for the mountains, know that when we say mountains, we really mean it!

Downtown Bryson City has an elevation of 1,752 feet, so think of this as a starting point. The majority of our cabins will have a higher elevation than this. This means that our roads- both state and private- will be steeper, narrower, and curvier than you may be use to driving. Also, you should expect to encounter gravel roads. Consider it part of our rural mountain charm!

Here at Yellow Rose, your safety is our priority. If a cabin requires 4 wheel, front wheel, or all wheel drive to access it, it will be listed in the description. If bringing or riding motorcycles, please call and ask for motorcycle friendly properties. If you have any concerns about accessing your rental, please call prior to your arrival and we will be happy to discuss it with you.

Yellow Rose Realty has top rated customer service and has been Locally Owned and Operated Since 1995. We are a company that gives back to the local community and we offer our guests 24/7 Emergency Assistance. View our list of adventure partners to get Special Discounts on Popular Attractions!

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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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 - 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
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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2283-203313

About the area

Map
Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 14 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 133 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rancho Viejo - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Tuckasegee River. The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Customer Appreciation Year!! See Discount information in Ad Reviews

7.8

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

6.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 107 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Billie B.

Peaceful and quiet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay, cabin is in a very peaceful and quiet area. Good scenery. Close to Bryson and Cherokee. Cabin and furnishings could use a little TLC, but it would be a place I would like to stay again.

8/10 Good

Deb C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had to clean coils on downstairs cabin, a/c not working very well. Place was not very clean, but we enjoyed our time. After cleaning unit it worked great. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Denise M.

Vac

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Okay. Repeat visitors

8/10 Good

Jackie B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property could use some TLC porch Screens had holes in them and was full of cobwebs and spiders had to clean and spray for bugs could not use chairs until I cleaned them handles on pans loose I tightened most of them up and carpet in king room smells like pet urine with a lot of stains had to spray carpet deodorizer property management was notified. It's a great location lots of room view is awesome fishing was ok we had a good time enjoyed the morning coffee and afternoons on the porch nice and relaxing and quiet. Thanks for the hospitality and letting us rent the cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie H.

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

Serenity at it's b

This cabin was amazing. Close to Cherokee NC and Bryson City. Lots of fun things to do. It's right next to the river. The dam is a short walk up the dirt road. People tubing and kayaking down from the dam. Perfect for fishing and pets too. We even saw two beautiful breathe taking Elk. Priceless memories!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robby B.

We WILL be back!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This VRBO experience was absolutely exceptional. The owners have clearly set this place up with dogs in mind! This is a very safe place to bring your pups for a vacation. The close proximity to the river is fantastic as well. We did not use the upper bedroom, but it is very beautiful. We plan to come back here.
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10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Getaway time for relaxing and fishing with a little shopping

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay. Only issue is with the television each year.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Amazing

Loved everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly P.

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

King River cabin

A very beautiful place very beautiful view of the water would definitely stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Home away from home

We really enjoyed staying here so much we didn’t want to leave!!! Communication was on point!! Would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice property, excellent location. Very comfortable for 2 people.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

SEAN s.

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

Great stay

Check in was no problem and the process before check in was easy. During the booking process the staff was great and answered our questions and were very helpful. Overall it was relaxing and a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome view

Love where the cabin was overlooking the water
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Kings cabin

Stay was good didn’t give instructions about how to get to the upstairs neighbor had to tell me where the key was grass wasn’t cut but overall a good stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy J.

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

Trout haven

We had a wonderful stay. The property is beautiful. And dead in the middle of trout trout country. The host was very attendant to our needs and very informative. We enjoyed our stay thoroughly. I would recommend this property to anybody.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail H.

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

Great location, cute cabin, awesome yard!

Super awesome! We were visiting family in the area. The cabin was cute and perfect for what we needed. We would stay there again. We only wished the outdoor garbage was empty before we got there, but really a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Debra M.

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

Loved the location and cabin but tvs didnt work, oven was broke and washing machine was broke.

This was our second time staying here. First time was great but this time there were many things that needed fixing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Wonderful Family Experience

Will absolutely be staying here again. It was my wife and I and 2 kids under 7 years old and it was perfect. Plenty of room outside for the kids to run and play, close to the river so we could fish, and very quiet. Woke up a couple of mornings to find elk walking across the river and through the yard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation place...could use a cleaning!

Great place to stay...could use better communications on where to find things, like how to get to the upstairs bedroom. Very, very dusty...needs a good cleaning!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shauna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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4/10 Poor

JOAN B.

Do not rent without reading this

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The second bedroom and bathroom are NOT accessible from the main unit. You must go outside, around to the back and up the stairs to get to it. Two couples, no problem. A family....your children will be far away.
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10/10 Excellent

Wade H.

Wonderful spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Cabin was beautiful, had some minor maintenance quirks, but overall a wonderful little cabin. Location was wonderful. Elk came right up in the yard, had fun chasing fireflys with the kids, and caught a few trout right in front of the house.

8/10 Good

Seth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

What a view!

We loved the cabin and the wonderful access to the river. Thought when it was listed as 2 bedrooms that would be great for our family. However 2nd bedroom is through it's own access through the garage--we weren't comfortable with that as we a teen and preteen. Would be great for two seperate couples to share or if our girls were older.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa M., Martinsville VA

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

Fishing weekend

Nice weekend. Location to river made it able to come n go to house with ease. Pullout couch not great sleeping but other beds nice. Neighbor informed us about burning ban, but she wasn’t worried about her dogs charging at us.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cozy

The cabin was quite cozy and cute. There is only one split heating/AC unit for the entire cabin which heats the main living area well, but the bedroom was a bit cold. There aren't any closets to hang clothes or any extra blankets. It had a fairly stocked kitchen with just about every pot/pan/utensil I needed to cook. The bed was fabulous - best sleep I've had.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023