The Scratching Post | 3 Bed, 2.5 Bath

Pamper yourself at The Scratching Post. Relax in the dry sauna. Wrap yourself up in the seclusion of the Nantahala Forest.  Roast marshmallows around the fire pit. Cares drift away in the hot tub.

This luxury three story cabin is beautifully appointed with all the comforts of home.  The large kitchen and open layout with plenty of seating make for easy entertaining and family gatherings.

3 Bedrooms,  2 Baths and 2 Half Baths: The First Bedroom has a King Bed.  The Second Bedroom has a Queen Bed.  The third bedroom has a Full over Full bunk bed. There is also a Queen Sleeper Sofa. One bathroom has a tub and shower combination.  The second bathroom has a shower stall.

Warm yourselves in front of the fire or relax on the expansive deck and enjoy the sounds of nature.  The loft sitting room area is perfect for enjoying a favorite television show or movie, or quiet time with a great book.

Bar-B-Que on the outdoor deck and enjoy dinner there year round with an outdoor heater.  Toast s'mores around the fire pit and then soothe away the day in the dry sauna or sparkling outdoor hot tub.
This cabin has a whole house generator. If the power goes of for more than a few miniutes it will come on.

Important Notice: Road Conditions in the Smoky Mountains
Please be aware that road conditions in the Smoky Mountains can be unpredictable and may change rapidly due to weather. Our cabin’s roads & driveways are either pavement or gravel or both. Depending on the season, you may experience road conditions such as heavy rain washouts, snow, sleet, roads covered in leaves, etc. We highly recommend using a 4WD vehicle to ensure safe travel to your cabin, especially during winter months or inclement weather.
Please Note:
NO REFUNDS will be issued if you are unable to reach your cabin due to road conditions.
We advise checking weather and road conditions prior to your trip to ensure a safe and pleasant journey.
If you have any questions about what to expect, please give our office a call at 828-488-4630.
Your safety is our priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Additional Amenities:
• Central AC & Heat
• Ceiling Fans
• Gas Fireplace
• 60 Game Retro Arcade Console
• Dry Sauna
•All TVs are hooked up to Internet with streaming services.  No other cable services are installed.

• 1 Additional 50 Smart TV in the Loft with a DVD player.
• Gas Grill
• Wooded View
• Secluded

All TVs are hooked up to Internet with streaming services.  No other cable services are installed.
Loft TV:
VIZIO streaming - use TV remote, no additional device needed for streaming
Loft: LG DVD player - has own remote.  Turn on DVD player using LG remote.  Must change TV input to "HDMI 1" using Vizio TV remote
Master Bedroom:
Insignia TV - must use Firestick to stream
Firestick is able to turn TV off and on
Basement TV:
Vizio TV-  must use Universal Remote to turn TV off and on.
Roku - must use for all current streaming services

Fully Equipped Kitchen:
• "Mr. Coffee" - Coffee Maker Round Filters
• Toaster
• Electric Hand Mixer
• Colander
• Tea Kettle
• Rolling Pin

This cabin has a whole house generator. If the power goes out for more than a few miniutes it will come on.

• Not Pet Friendly
• Yes - Motorcycle Accessible
• Yes - Internet Access

To ensure you have a comfortable experience, we provide a starter supply of the following items:
Trash Bags
Laundry Detergent
Dishwasher Pods
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Toiletries
Coffee
Firewood
Propane for the gas grill
Please note that these supplies are intended to get you started and may not be sufficient for your entire stay. You may need to purchase additional supplies depending on the length of your stay and your usage needs. We suggest you visit the grocery store before arriving at your cabin. Bryson City’s main grocery store, Ingles, closes at 10pm most of the year but may close earlier in the Winter months.

We don't think you'll want to leave The Scratching Post, but here are the distances to some of the best loved attractions:
• Harrahs Cherokee Casino is a 30 minute drive, or 18 miles
• The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is  a 24 minute drive, or 14 miles
• The NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center) is  a 17 minute drive, or 8 miles
• White Water Rafting is  a 18 minute drive, or 12 miles
• Deep Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is  a 32 minute drive, or 15 miles
• The Visitors Center (Oconaluftee) for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a 40 minute drive, or 26 miles
• The Biltmore Estate is an hour and 35 minute drive, or 75 miles
• Ripley's Aquarium Gatlinburg, TN 1 hour 48 Min or 56.9 Miles
• Alarka Boat Dock 28 Min or 11.7 Miles
• Almond Boat Dock 13 Min or 4.6 Miles
• Cataloochee Ski Area 1 Hour 7 Min 39.8 Miles
• Western Carolina University 57 Min or 32.3 Miles
​• Tsali Trail Head 15 Min or 5.5 Miles
​• Ingles Grocery Store - 26 min or 12.4 miles

As a guest of this cabin, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Almond cabin is smoke free.