About Hawks Ridge Hideaway
The name gives it away. Hawks Ridge Hideaway sits at the top of a mountain ridge with what guests consistently describe as a hawk’s-eye view of the Great Smoky Mountains — a panorama so wide and so deep that it stops you the moment you step onto the deck. Teyanna drove from Colorado and still called it breathtaking. The view at sunrise. The view at sunset. Every hour in between.
The cabin itself is an Appalachian-style log home appointed with a level of care that goes beyond the typical rental. The great room is a showpiece — two stories of vaulted space, a wall of windows framing that view, Colorado river rock gas-log fireplace, leather sofa and loveseat, hardwood floors, and log-wall interiors throughout. A Smart TV with satellite and digital music channels handles the entertainment. Sliding doors open directly to the covered front deck and the 5-person hot tub, so the transition from inside to outside to soaking in the view is effortless.
The kitchen is appointed for real cooking: all-new stainless steel appliances, an island with barstool seating, herbs and spices provided, and a gas grill on the deck. Upstairs, the open loft overlooks the living area and shares that front wall of windows — a 7-foot slate pool table, TV, and twin futon for overflow sleeping. A queen bedroom and full bath complete the upper level. On the main floor, a king bedroom with a private 2-person Jacuzzi tub gives the master suite a genuine sense of luxury. This is a cabin that brings the outside in and refuses to let you forget where you are.
Sleeping Arrangements
Main-Floor King Suite — King bed · Sleeps 2
Private bathroom with 2-person Jacuzzi tub.
Upper-Level Queen Bedroom — Queen bed · Sleeps 2
Full bathroom on upper level.
Upper-Level Loft — Twin futon · Sleeps up to 1
Open loft overlooking great room. Linens provided for overflow use.
Total: Sleeps up to 5
The Space at a Glance
- 2 Bedrooms · 2 Full Bathrooms · 1 Half Bath · Sleeps up to 5
- Mountaintop ridge setting with panoramic hawk’s-eye view of the Great Smoky Mountains
- 2-story vaulted great room with floor-to-ceiling windows facing the view
- Colorado river rock gas-log fireplace with log-wall interiors and hardwood floors
- Leather sofa and loveseat; dining table seats 6–8
- Smart TV with satellite and dozens of digital music channels
- 5-person hot tub on covered front deck — direct access from great room
- Upper loft with 7-foot slate pool table and TV overlooking great room
- King suite with private 2-person Jacuzzi tub
- Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, island, and bar seating
- Herbs and spices provided for cooking
- Gas grill with full propane tank plus spare
- Half bath on main floor
- Washer and dryer
- High-speed WiFi provided by BalsamWest
- Pet friendly — pet fees handled at booking
Kitchen & Dining
- Fully equipped kitchen with all-new stainless steel appliances
- Dishwasher, full-size refrigerator, oven/range, microwave, coffee maker
- Cookware, bakeware, dishes, glassware, utensils, and cooking tools provided
- Herbs and spices provided
- Kitchen island with barstool seating
- Coffee maker with starter supply of coffee included
- Dining table seats 6–8; covered deck dining available outside
What’s Provided
We stock the cabin with essentials to get you settled. Ingles Market is approximately 3 miles away — one of the most convenient grocery runs in the portfolio.
- Trash bags
- Laundry detergent
- Dishwasher pods
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
- Basic toiletries
- Coffee (starter supply)
- Herbs and spices for cooking
- 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.
Entertainment & Outdoor Features
Great Room
- 2-story vaulted great room with wall of windows facing the mountain view
- Colorado river rock gas-log fireplace
- Leather sofa and loveseat
- Smart TV with satellite and digital music channels
- Sliding doors to covered deck and hot tub
- Half bath on main level
Upper Loft
- Open loft overlooking great room — shares the front wall of mountain views
- 7-foot slate pool table
- TV
- Twin futon for overflow sleeping
Outdoors
- Covered front deck with 5-person hot tub and panoramic mountain views
- Gas grill with full propane tank plus spare
Location & Nearby Attractions
Hawks Ridge Hideaway is located on a mountain ridge above the Bryson City area — close to town, close to Cherokee, and close to everything Western North Carolina has to offer, while feeling completely removed from all of it. Exact directions provided after booking.
| Destination |
Approx. Distance / Time |
| Ingles Grocery |
~3 miles |
| Bryson City downtown & dining |
~15 min |
| Great Smoky Mountains Railroad (GSMR) |
~15 min |
| Cherokee, NC & Harrah’s Casino Resort |
~28 min |
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance |
~20–25 min |
| Deep Creek tubing & waterfalls |
~20 min |
| Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) |
~25–30 min |
| Tsali Mountain Bike Trails |
~20–25 min |
| Fontana Lake / Fontana Dam |
~30–35 min |
Good to Know
Getting Here: Hawks Ridge Hideaway is accessed via a mountain road to the ridgetop. Please drive attentively, especially after dark or in wet conditions. Exact directions will be provided after booking.
Parking: A security camera is in use in the parking area.
Pets: Hawks Ridge Hideaway is pet friendly. Pet fees apply and are handled at time of booking. Please ensure pets are supervised at all times on the property.
What Our Guests Are Saying
Teyanna M. · Colorado · February 2024
“Couldn’t ask for a better getaway — the cabin was located on the top of the mountain. The view from the porch at sunrise to sunset was breathtaking. The house was very clean and looked exactly like the pictures, even better. It was about 28 minutes from Harrah’s Casino and about 15 minutes from town. If a grocery store is needed, there’s an Ingles about 3 miles away. The cabin was nothing less than perfect for my fiancé and I — I would highly recommend for anyone looking to stay here.”
