Nantahala Cabins

About The Hotel

Nantahala Cabins is a collection of wooded mountain cabins with private hot tubs, fireplaces, and full kitchens in the forested Nantahala hills. Rated 4.3 stars (68 reviews), these cabins offer a private-retreat alternative to hotels. Book the specific cabin and confirm the private hot tub at booking—each cabin varies. The setting is quiet and forest-focused with good neighbor distance. Amenities include Direct TV, WiFi, and full kitchens. Guests praise the cleanliness, hot tub quality, and proximity to rafting, the scenic railroad, and Deep Creek. A car is essential on winding mountain roads. The cabin retreat model means limited front-desk services compared to hotels.

What Guests Are Saying

“My family and I travel to Bryson City in the spring usually we needed a break so we tried several places as we usually stay closer to town we found a cabin here The Bear Den when I called the person on the other end was nice and very helpful. If you stay in The Bear Den make sure to remember the cut off your traction control as it is on a pretty good incline ( steep grade) but doable. We found the cabin clean and very quiet we enjoyed our stay plenty of room for family of 4 we enjoyed the hot tub. The fire pit could have been a little closer grass needed cutting but over all nice . If you going rafting this is the place to stay.” — Steven N., 5 stars

“I rented cabin #3 for 4 nights, planning to avoid all the tourist by my house and to attend a pickle festival at Darnell Farms. The hot tub amenity, accessibility (not too far up a steep mountain) and pricing were my deciding factors. The cabin was super clean! I loved all the windows. In the cabin the water heater and pressure was perfect. They had direct tv and strong wifi access, and I had no problems with my cell reception. Good distance between neighbors and they were all friendly and cordial when I saw them. This will probably become my retreat at least once a year. Very glad I found this place!” — crystalpcw, 5 stars

“Very well organized, safe, quiet and close to ammenities Cabin was clean and well stocked with items such as paper products, towels, kitchenware. Checkin was a breeze. All online. Short flat walk to #3 Cabin. Hottub was immaculate. Surrounded by tall trees on a hillside. Views are ok. Adventures can be booked thru Cabin representative. We booked whitewater rafting.” — Iris P., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Private hot tubs in forest cabins—the genuine private-soak experience
• Full kitchens for family meals and picnic prep
• Fireplaces and quiet forest setting ideal for couples and retreats
• Minutes from the Nantahala Gorge, the scenic railroad, and Deep Creek
• Excellent reviews for cleanliness and hot tub condition

Cons:

• Confirm the private hot tub when booking your specific cabin
• A cabin retreat rather than a full-service hotel with amenities like dining
• A car is essential on steep, winding mountain roads

The Location

In the wooded hills near the Nantahala Gorge outside Bryson City, NC You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.