Location:
Chillin Time is located next to a picturesque mountain valley horse pasture that borders the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Bryson City, NC. This beautiful corner of the Smoky Mountains is known as The Settlement at Thomas Divide. Guests staying at Chillin Time can rent the use of a Horse Paddock for a small fee of $15 per night. Please visit the Thomas Divide page for more information if you would like to bring your Horse on your next vacation. The Thomas Divide Horse and Hiking Trails in the National Park are just a few minutes Horseback Ride from the pasture. A beautiful short scenic drive past the Thomas Divide trail head takes you to one of the most popular sections of the GSMNP known as Deep Creek.
This cabin is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City. Enjoy the local shops, restaurants, and breweries of this charming mountain town, or stop by and check out the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot, all located in Bryson City. The Deep Creek entrance into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is also located just outside of Bryson City, packed with great hiking trails, 3 beautiful waterfalls, and during the Spring and Summer months, excellent tubing! The Harrahs Casino, Oconaluftee River hiking trails & tubing, the popular Mingo & Soco waterfalls, and the Sequoyah National Golf Course are all located about 15 minutes away in Cherokee, NC. You can also reach the Almond Boat Dock on Fontana Lake for some great swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing options in about 20-25 minutes, Or you can experience the exhilaration of white-water rafting, zip lining, and other adventurous excursions out in the Nantahala Gorge located 30 minutes away.
Access road:
Cars and Most All vehicles- Paved and hard packed gravel sections on a well maintained mountain road, Switchbacks and moderate to steep incline sections possible, no washed out section. The roads to this cabin are not considered 'Motorcycle Friendly'.
Exterior:
Chillin Time is a newly constructed multi-level mountain cabin. It has a wide flat gravel driveway with ample space for parking. You can easily access the side deck from the parking area of this cabin, where you will find a relaxing hot tub and a gas grill awaiting your arrival to cook your favorite meals. The back yard steeply descends into the Smoky Mountain forest that surrounds this cabin. The private secluded back deck is where most guests' spend the majority of their outdoor time. Here you can warm up by the wood burning fireplace or just chill out in a rocking chair as you enjoy the fresh mountain air. The view's here are forested and overlook the scenic horse pastures that sit below this cabin.
Entry level:
The high ceilings and abundant windows creates a spacious environment that is perfect for a memorable vacation. On the entry level, the living room sits adjoining the kitchen and is furnished with plenty of comfortable seating that is perfectly arranged for ample relaxation as you overlook the gas log fireplace and flat screen TV. The adjacent kitchen is fully stocked and provides you with all the cooking conveniences of home. You will also find the master bedroom on the entry level of this cabin, outfitted with a king size bed, flat screen TV, and a private entry way that leads onto the deck to quickly and conveniently access the hot tub from this bedroom. There is an adjoining private master bathroom with a standing shower and spacious walk in closet in the master bedroom as well.
Loft:
This cabin has a wonderful loft that is outfitted as a quite work space. Sit and read a book, or catch up on some work that just can't wait.
Lower level:
The lower level is where you will find the second bedroom furnished with a queen size bed, the shared bathroom for the floor, and the parlor room. The parlor room is outfitted with more comfortable seating for you to lounge around and enjoy watching the flat screen TV. There is also a card table that sits central to this room for your gaming pleasure. You can conveniently access the laundry room with washer and dryer on this lower level.
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Pet Policy:
This cabin is PET FRIENDLY. If you are bringing a pet along for your visit, there are maximum pet restrictions set by the individual cabin owners so be sure to inquire what the restrictions may be for your cabin if you are planning to bring more than one pet with you. Please read our House Rules for more information and specifics about our Pet Policies.
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Wi-Fi Internet service is not guaranteed. This cabin is located in a remote area where securing reliable internet connectivity poses quite a challenge, which is why we unfortunately are not able to offer technical support should an issue arise. Additionally, as the Wi-Fi service is provided free of charge, we cannot offer refunds of any kind for service interruptions. If needed, we are always available to assist you in finding other options that provide free Wi-Fi internet to patrons.