About Valley View Cottage

Less than half a mile from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance at Deep Creek — that’s the address. You can hike to three waterfalls, tube a crystal-clear mountain creek in summer, picnic inside the park, or just walk the neighborhood into the woods and let the kids lead the way. When you get back, the screened porch, the fire pit, and the hot tub are waiting.

Valley View Cottage is one of the most value-forward properties in the Watershed portfolio, and it earns its place not through luxury features but through an exceptional location and a layout that simply works for families. Two queen bedrooms, with a bunk bed set in the master for kids. A screened porch with rocking chairs that functions as a second living room from spring through fall. A landscaped yard full of flowers and birds — Terry has stayed four times and spotted an eastern screech owl, deer, foxes, and all kinds of birds. At night, the woods are full of interesting sounds. A wide-screen smart TV in the living room with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming built in, and what one guest called “the best-stocked kitchen we’ve had to date at any Airbnb.”

Downtown Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad are less than two miles away. The Road to Nowhere is four miles. Cherokee and Harrah’s is seven. For a family that wants to be close to everything — park, town, railroad, tubing — without paying a premium for a large cabin they don’t need, Valley View Cottage is the answer.

Sleeping Arrangements

Master Bedroom — Queen bed + Twin bunk bed · Sleeps up to 4
Flat-screen TV. Full bathroom.

Bedroom 2 — Queen bed · Sleeps 2
Shares second full bathroom.

Total: Sleeps up to 6

The Space at a Glance

• 2 Bedrooms · 2 Full Bathrooms · Sleeps up to 6
• Less than 0.5 miles from Deep Creek GSMNP entrance — walk to the park
• Landscaped yard with garden, flowers, and abundant wildlife — owls, deer, foxes, and birds
• Screened porch with rocking chairs — comfortable outdoor living in any weather
• Large outdoor picnic table for alfresco dining
• Gas-log fireplace in living room
• Hot tub on side deck
• Wood-burning fire pit for evening s’mores
• Gas grill
• Wide-screen HD smart TV with Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, and streaming apps
• Card games and indoor games provided
• Exceptionally well-stocked kitchen with dishwasher
• Washer and dryer (smaller capacity — smaller loads work best)
• Air conditioning
• High-speed WiFi provided by BalsamWest

Kitchen & Dining

• Exceptionally well-stocked kitchen — one of the best-provisioned in the portfolio
• Dishwasher, full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker
• Smaller-format stove and oven — works great, but plan meals accordingly for larger groups (one guest successfully cooked a full Thanksgiving meal on it)
• Extensive cookware, bakeware, dishes, glassware, and utensils provided
• Coffee maker with starter supply of coffee included
• Dining area inside; screened porch and large outdoor picnic table for outdoor meals

What’s Provided

We stock the cottage with essentials to get you settled. Ingles Market in Bryson City is just minutes away (closes at 10pm most of the year).

• Trash bags
• Laundry detergent
• Dishwasher pods
• Paper towels
• Toilet paper
• Basic toiletries
• Coffee (starter supply)
• Firewood and starter kindling for wood-burning fire pit
• Propane for gas grill, plus a spare tank

Please note these are starter supplies and may not be sufficient for your entire stay. Groceries, beverages, and specialty items are not provided.

Outdoor Features & Recreation

On the Property

• Hot tub on side deck
• Screened porch with rocking chairs
• Large outdoor picnic table
• Wood-burning fire pit
• Gas grill
• Landscaped yard with garden, flowers, and visiting wildlife

Steps Away

• Deep Creek GSMNP entrance — less than 0.5 miles
• Hiking trails to three waterfalls — Tom Branch Falls, Indian Creek Falls, and Juney Whank Falls
• Deep Creek tubing — seasonal, rentals available at the park entrance
• Picnic areas inside the park

Location & Nearby Attractions

Valley View Cottage is located in the Deep Creek community just outside Bryson City — one of the most convenient park-adjacent locations in the entire Watershed portfolio. Everything is close. Exact directions provided after booking.

Good to Know

Getting Here: Valley View Cottage is located in the Deep Creek community with straightforward road access — easy to navigate in any vehicle. Exact directions will be provided after booking.

Washer: The washing machine is a smaller-capacity unit. Run smaller loads and it works great — just don’t overfill it.

Pets: This property is not pet-friendly. No exceptions.

What Our Guests Are Saying

Terry B.  ·  June 2026  ·  Vrbo  ·  4th visit

“This was our 4th time staying at this cottage, we absolutely love it! It’s isolated enough that no one bothers you but still very close to town. The nature is beautiful — we saw an owl the first night, an eastern screech owl. We also saw deer, foxes, and all kinds of different birds. The woods are wonderful at night, all kinds of interesting sounds. There was new furniture in the living room and some new rugs this visit!”

Scarlet  ·  November 2025

“We absolutely LOVED this cottage! It’s small, but still plenty of space for 2 adults and 3 kids. Very cozy — working gas fireplace, cozy comfy beds, nice comfy furniture with lots of seating in the living room, beautiful screened-in porch with rocking chairs, working gas grill, nice fire pit outside, and the best-stocked kitchen we’ve had to date at any Airbnb. I managed an entire Thanksgiving meal on it, so it’s doable! Everything was clean and tidy. Loved that there were some card games and stuff. My kids say ‘We want to live here.’”

Ahnna-Leisha  ·  May 2026

“It’s been 5 years since we first stayed here and I’m glad we came back! It’s the perfect stay for scenic activities. We’re already planning our next visit.”

Sarah & Jeff  ·  March 2026

“This is a beautiful home in a very secluded location! The view was breathtaking and the home had everything you could need and more. Absolutely loved it!”