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Rector Street Retreat. Downtown Bryson City Cottage Now booking 2026 and 2027!

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A house with a red door, a blue star decoration, and a porch with chairs.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a patterned rug, a sofa, and a door with a stained glass window.
A gazebo with a sloped roof and a bench, surrounded by trees and a fence.
Eat in kitchen
A kitchen with a round table and stools, a window with curtains, and wooden cabinets.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41144 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, The Wild Fern
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Bryson City

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Bryson City, a 1-minute drive from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and 5 minutes from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. .This vacation home is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Harrahs Cherokee Casino and 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Tuckasegee River.

What's nearby

  • Tuckasegee River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Wild Fern - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Nantahala National Forest - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Rector Street Retreat. Downtown Bryson City Cottage Now booking 2026 and 2027!

Located in Bryson City, this home is walking distance to many local attractions including the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, restaurants, shopping, and the Tuckaseegee River. Driving distance to Dollywood, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, "The Dragon" and Moonshiners 28.This home features 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a cozy eat-in kitchen, and off street parking. Once the days adventures are over, take time to relax on the porch or make some S'mores around the fire pit!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 6 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a lake
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Casino nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,144 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place Towels by the washing machine and place any linens in the provided Laundry basket in the closet of each bedroom.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Rector Street Retreat. Downtown Bryson City Cottage Now booking 2026 and 2027! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our time together there the house had everything you needed and close to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the best stay ever! Everything was perfect. We took my 90 yr old mother and 92 yr old stepdad and they couldn’t say enough good about this place. I would recommend this place to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, close to town! Victor is a great host! Grill was a great addition to the property this year! Solo stove for fire pit was fun!! We will be back next year!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location. Grandson wants to live there. Hope to return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Hone was fabulous, very clean and felt like home away from home. Nice location, quiet, and felt safe as well. Cant wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and amenities were perfect! The cottage is in a perfect location for downtown activities. We hope to return!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect! House was clean and everything we needed was there. We were able to walk everywhere in Bryson City. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place. So close to downtown
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very nice, comfortable house in a great location. It’s a block from Main Street, shops and restaurants. It’s also close to the Nantahala, Deep Creek, hiking, boating,etc. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Cottage (great location)

We enjoyed cottage and had a great stay. Cottage in walking distance of most everything in Bryson City.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and conveniently located near downtown. Plenty of parking for multiple cars if needed. Due to weather, we didn’t take advantage of the multiple sitting areas outside. We enjoyed that it was quiet, but we could be at restaurants or shopping if we walked 3 blocks. Bryson City is close to multiple entrances to the National Park for hiking if you don’t want to drive to the main entrance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Victor was awesome, and the house was so clean. It felt like home.The location can't be beat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bryson City

Excellent accommodations, clean, attention to detail
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was so comfortable. Great communication, everything you need, and a wonderful location. You can walk to everything in town, But, it’s still quiet and privateBeds were very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little hideaway in Bryson City

We really enjoyed our 3-night stay at the Rector Street Retreat! Location is quiet but can easily walk anywhere in Bryson City. House is clean and the kitchen is well stocked! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and beautiful home
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bryson City Retreat

We really enjoyed staying at this property. It was clean, had everything we needed and was within walking distance to the shops and restaurants. Also, the host was very respectful and answered all of our questions promptly. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, responds quickly! Cute house, stocked with everything you might need. Very clean. Walking distance to downtown and train. Our second stay and we will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rector Street Haven!

Wonderful location! Impeccably clean, stocked well, great host. Even had mints on the pillows! I hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Downtown Getaway

Rector Street Retreat was the perfect place. It is a short walk to downtown Brycen City with shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Overnight Getaway

The rental was lovely! Comfortable, clean, and within walking distance of the town and GSMR. Victor was responsive and helpful, and we loved our stay! I only wish we had booked more time. I would love to come here again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit to Bryson City

Very happy that I chose to stay here with my group of friends, house was very clean and neatly laid out. Ample parking and lovely location overlooking the city. Will definitely look to coming here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean and everything was in working order.Decor was warm, inviting, and whimsical. Thoughtful touches such as personalized welcome sign, snacks, and games to play. Great location. Easy walking distance to town.Hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice out of the hustle place to enjoy the area. Easy walking distance to Bryson City downtown (such as it is). Lots of privacy. Gazebo is great for watching sunsets.My daughter found the secret code that bollixed the lock and locked us out, but Victor, the host, cut his shopping trip short and fixed it while we were on ours (thanks again). I picked here as a compromise between the luxury stay near Dollywood, last trip, and the rustic cabin outside Bryson City the trip before (not recommended), and because I wanted to stay in town. I would definitely book here again.Good price and no 4wd required.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! This property is perfectly situated, making it easy to explore downtown Bryson City on foot.The house itself is just as impressive. The kitchen is spacious and well-equipped, making it easy to prepare and enjoy meals. The bedrooms are cozy, and the beds are incredibly comfortable. Everything was exceptionally clean, and the home was thoughtfully furnished with everything we needed—just bring your food!The fire pit and grill were wonderful additions that made relaxing in the evenings even more enjoyable. Parking was convenient, and the host’s communication was outstanding from start to finish, going above and beyond to ensure we had a great stay.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this property to anyone visiting Bryson City.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026