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The Ol Gun Range Cabin | Secluded Cabin between Bryson City & Cherokee NC

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

The Ol Gun Range Cabin | Secluded Cabin between Bryson City & Cherokee NC

The Ol’ Gun Range Cabin | A Secluded & Unique Cabin Rental in the Smoky Mountains

Escape to The Ol’ Gun Range Cabin, a truly one-of-a-kind retreat nestled deep in the Smoky Mountains! Perfectly located just 10 miles from Bryson City, NC, and Cherokee, NC, near Smoky Mountain Country Club, this peaceful hideaway lets you unplug from the daily grind and immerse yourself in nature. Follow the 1.5 mountain road to this secluded gem and let your cares melt away. Enjoy the rich history of this unique property, its stunning surroundings, and the ultimate mountain retreat experience. Whether you're here for adventure or relaxation, The Ol’ Gun Range Cabin delivers an unforgettable stay.

THE PROPERTY

🌲 Secluded Mountain Cabin on 6 Private Acres
🌲 Unique History Revealed Throughout the Property
🌲 Bird Watching Paradise & Peaceful Surroundings
🌲 Covered Deck with Seasonal Mountain Views
🌲 Cozy, Rustic Charm with Handmade Decor
🌲 Relaxing Hot Tub & Outdoor Fire Pit

BEDROOMS & SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

🛏 Bedroom 1 (Main Level): Queen Bed with Private Balcony
🛏 Bedroom 2 (Lower Level): King Bed, Twin Daybed, Crib
🛏 Bedroom 3 (Lower Level): Queen Bed

KITCHEN & DINING

🍽 Fully Equipped Kitchen with Cooking Basics
☕ Drip Coffee Maker & Toaster
🍽 Dining Table for 4 + Bar Seating for 2
🍴 Dishware, Flatware, and All Essential Cooking Utensils Provided

CABIN FEATURES

Cozy Living Room with Hand-Carved Tree Trunk Beams
📺 48” HDTV with Blu-ray Player
📶 WiFi & Cell Phone Available
❄️ Central Heating & Air Conditioning

OUTDOOR SPACE

🌄 Seasonal Long-Range Views of Water Rock Knob & Great Smoky Mountains National Park
🛁 Hot Tub – Perfect for Relaxing After a Day of Adventure
🔥 Fire Pit for S’mores & Evening Gatherings
🪑 Hammocks & Peaceful Walkways
🌿 Garden Courtyard & Birdwatching Haven

WHAT MAKES THIS CABIN SPECIAL?

✔️ Seclusion & Solitude – 1.5 miles up a gravel road for a private escape
✔️ Rich History – A former shooting range for military & police training
✔️ Historic Charm
✔️ Handmade Decor – Rustic, locally sourced, and crafted by the owners
✔️ Peaceful Surroundings – Flowing creeks, wildlife, and fresh mountain air
✔️ Personalized Guest Experience – Exclusive local guide provided to help plan your trip

EXPLORE THE AREA

The Ol’ Gun Range Cabin is perfectly positioned between Bryson City and Cherokee, offering easy access to top attractions and outdoor adventures. Whether you’re looking for Bryson City cabin rentals, pet-friendly cabins in the Smoky Mountains, or a secluded mountain retreat, this cabin is the ideal home base for your getaway.

🌲 Nearby Attractions:
📍 Bryson City – 10 miles
📍 Cherokee – 11 miles
🎰 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino – 12 miles
🚂 Great Smoky Mountains Railroad & Polar Express – 12 miles
🏞 Deep Creek (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) – 12 miles
⛰ Nantahala Gorge – 20 miles
⛳ Smoky Mountain Country Club – 3 miles
🏍 Tail of the Dragon – 55 miles
🏙 Asheville – 66 miles

BOOK YOUR STAY TODAY!

We’d love to welcome you to The Ol’ Gun Range Cabin for an unforgettable mountain retreat. Whether you’re here for adventure, relaxation, or a mix of both, you’ll find everything you need in our cozy, secluded getaway. Have any questions? Feel free to call or text—we’re happy to help!

Property manager

Brian

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Non smoking property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: High chair available

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Truly Unique Secluded Cabin Smokies Whittier
Truly Unique Secluded Cabin Smokies
Truly Unique Secluded Smokies Whittier
Truly Unique Secluded Smokies
A Truly Unique Secluded Cabin in the Smokies!
Uma Cabine Verdadeiramente Única e Isolada nos Smokies!
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About the area

Map
Whittier, NC

What's nearby

  • Smoky Mountain Country Club - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Sequoyah National Golf Club - 20 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 23 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 24 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 149 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ol Gun Range Cabin | Secluded Cabin between Bryson City & Cherokee NC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ol Gun Range Cabin | Secluded Cabin between Bryson City & Cherokee NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ol Gun Range Cabin | Secluded Cabin between Bryson City & Cherokee NC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ol Gun Range Cabin | Secluded Cabin between Bryson City & Cherokee NC located?

This family-friendly Whittier cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Smoky Mountain Country Club. Tuckasegee River and Sequoyah National Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Ol Gun Range Cabin | Secluded Cabin between Bryson City & Cherokee NC Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Awesome place
Awesome place unbelievable road to the house
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy B.

Thanksgiving break
Location was perfect. Cabin was clean. And the yard was absolutely perfect with the view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

Charming cabin in a great location
While our stay was not long, we loved this cozy, charming and comfortable cabin. It had all the amenities we needed and more. The owners are friendly and responsive. We had a great stay. Our two dogs loved it there too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

David S.

The perfect mountain get away.
The ol' gun range cabin was nothing short of magical. The cabin its self was clean and nicely maintained. It has tons of character and is pretty cool. The hot tub was nice as well as the firepit area. If you are looking to disconnect and enjoy nature this is your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

Wonderful place to get away from it all
The Ol Gun Range Cabin is a wonderful place to escape and relax. 20 minutes from the nearest main road, it is quiet and secluded. This cabin had everything a family needs for a get-away: outdoor grill (think campground style), fire ring, hot tub, and large porch. The owners were quick to respond to text. We will likely return to this cabin in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Stanley M., Six Mile, SC.

If you are looking for a place to get away, this is it.
I felt like the yard and around the house needed some attention. Inside the house was very clean and the beds were comfy. It's only 15 to 20 mins. To Cherokee. We loved being able to have our dogs with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

Weekend Get Away
This was a short weekend stay, but we had wished we had booked the cabin for longer! It was well kept and the beds were wonderful with bed linens that were super soft! The cabin was secluded and up in the mountains. Everything was as described on the listing. We didn't need to contact the hosts about any problems. We will be visiting this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Holly H.

Secluded cabin retreat
Quiet, remote cabin surrounded by deep forest tranquility. Cabin is beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. We slept better there then we have in years! Only downfall’s is that it’s located on a steep gravel road that runs over a mile long straight up into the mountain, and the upstairs bathroom door needs to be replaced because it’s really hard to open. All in all, we would definitely recommend this to hunters, nature lovers or anyone looking to take a break from city life!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Taleen B.

Disliked: Location
SECLUDED LOCATION
THE CABIN WAS NICE BUT DIDN"T NECESSARILY LIVE UP TO THE PICTURES. THE DESCRIPTION NEEDS TO BE VERY DETAILED ABOUT HOW SECLUDED AND STEEP THE DRIVE TO IT IS. WOULD NEVER WANT TO STAY THERE AGAIN. SINCE WE WERE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THE AREA IT MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DECIDE ON WHICH CABIN TO PICK.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jazz A.

A great place to disconnect to reconnect
Cabin was great. Location was secluded private & quiet. Exactly what we needed. We wonder into town visited the shops around main st and everyone was very friendly. We took a ride on the polar express for the kids and they absolutely loved it. We also visited the Darnell farms went on a hay ride to the pumpking patch and got lost in the corn maze, they had live music, dance performers and warm apple cider. We really spent most of the time on and around the property; the boys & hub went on an exploration hike that took their breath away “literally”. Roasted marshmallows and hotdogs by the fire pit, relaxed on the porch taking in the scenery & listening to the sound of the creek TOTAL RELAXATION! Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

2/10 Terrible

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location
Not as expected
The view is beautiful and parts of the cabin are as well. But there was mildew on the bathroom ceiling and biting bugs in the downstairs bedroom. The hot tub was over done with chemicals which made us itch. The furniture was chained down which made us wonder about the neighborhood safety. The host was argumentative when we told him about the mildew and hot tub issue. He asked for pics we sent them and no response. The bed downstairs is very lumpy(huge lumps). The upstairs bedroom has no curtains or anything on window. The furniture was cheap and not in good shape. There are much better options out there.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taft R.

Good and peaceful..was kinda too high for my wife.overall good
Very serene,wish more attractions was closer
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrianne S.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charlene h., Kennett, MO

Cute, remote & cozy!
Great remote property not far from town… it’s a cozy cabin with a big yard.. lower level bedroom/ bathroom and upper level bedroom/bathroom. Decorated cute for Christmas with lights and a tree …would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Greensboro

Perfect get away near the Smokies with the dogs
Great and comfortable place to stay! The dogs especially appreciated the ol' gun range to walk around every day. Plenty of places for us to sit in the living room to converge. The beds were especially comfortable. The only things that would have made it perfect were if there were some extras (more paper towel, some foil or plastic wrap.) and if there were decent frying pans. The nonstick pans that were there were kinda gross and unusable. If going to provide cheap pans instead of nice ones, at least replace them when yucky.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Gloria E.

Our cabin
Loved that it was so far away in the woods away from it all. But no lights for hot tub at night think goodness I brought a flashlight Laneran . Need some more bowls only had one big bowl and it wouldn’t fit in micawave . Had to leave all the food in the pans . Lights was in strange places. Lock on door was was hard to lock .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

This was An amazing place thanks agian
Brian and Sarah have great communication. The cabin was clean and well maintained, very nice and Very secluded and peaceful. This was perfect to relax for my family. Not to far from alot of interesting things bust also far enough away to be out in the country and deep in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Rest & Relaxation!
We sincerely appreciate Brian and Sarah for accommodating our stay at this beautiful and unique location! The cabin is unmatched, nestled in the mountains away from it all; and our experience was made all the more special by the history of this cabin. This retreat was exactly the experience our family needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Unique stay, relaxing!
Definitely a unique stay at the old gun range. We enjoyed our family trip very much. It was relaxing and cabin was off the beaten path. We brought our family dog with us so the downstairs area was perfect was her and the kids. We also enjoyed the grounds around the cabin. We had s’mores a couple of times:) A nice get-a-away for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason G., Flowery Branch, ga

Nice secluded property
Quiet secluded and very clean. Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elisha C.

Wonderful Stay at the Ol’ Gun Range Cabin
We truly loved our stay at this cabin. 25 min drive to multiple locations for fun. Spacious cabin with a great yard for our kids and dog. Only comments I would make is, the bathroom downstairs could use a bigger sink and a cabinet to store travel stuff, and some hooks on the wall to hang towels. We couldn’t get DirectTV to work, but we were glad not to have the Tv as a distraction when it was so pretty out. We have the same TV setup at home and input changes didn’t allow it to work. Could use some ice trays or hook up the ice maker. But overall we really enjoyed our stay. We’ll probably try to stay in a location that has Mountain View’s next time, but we were gone a lot so it wasn’t the end of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan H., Columbia MO USA

Bestie Cousin Mountain Getaway
I brought my daughter and her best friend with me from Missouri and we met at this cabin with my best cousin and my Aunt from Charleston South Carolina. We loved the secluded spot and especially enjoyed porchtime every morning and evening. The beds are extremely comfortable and the cabin is perfect for a small group. The light switches were randomly placed and a little hard to navigate, most of the labels have worn off, but we figured it out for the most part. That road is no joke, but my Prius handled it, no problem. My cousin’s Volvo did not like it, I could smell her transmission every time we came home. We think the Old Gun Range Cabin was a terrific place to stay in western NC. If you want to take a horseback ride while you’re here, check out End Of The Trail in Cherokee, and don’t miss the Free Elvis Museum when you leave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey J.

Awesome cabin
We loved our stay at the Ol' Gun Range! Beautiful, fun property. Brian was a great host, very communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claude G.

Great Getaway
Owners are very responsive and helpful. Property is spacious and secluded. Beds were comfortable and we enjoyed the hot tub. Short distance from Cherokee entrance to Smoky Mountains National Park. Great Spring Break.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie M.

Restful & Relaxing Home Base
Rustic Rest was perfect for our family. It is centrally located between Bryson City & the Smokey Mountain National Park. During the day we would play hard experiencing the many outdoor adventures of the area. Then we would come ‘home’ as my daughter quoted to relax & rest. We fell in love with the cabin’s charm including the view from the outdoor deck, the beautiful woodwork, local artistry, the remote/private loaction & the of course the very comfortable bedding. We cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020