Riverbend Lodge

Welcome to Riverbend in the Smokies!

This exceptional 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cabin offers breathtaking mountain views and cozy accommodations. With natural wood accents and a stone fireplace, the living room provides a welcoming atmosphere. The fully equipped kitchen and dining area offer convenience and mountain views. Relax on the wrap-around deck with a hot tub and enjoy the serene surroundings. Located near Fontana Lake, Tuckasegee River, downtown Bryson City, and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, this cabin provides easy access to outdoor adventures. Book your stay at Riverbend Lodge today for a memorable Smoky Mountain getaway! Here's a quick rundown of what you can expect:

Location:
Bryson City, North Carolina
5 minutes from Downtown Bryson City.
Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountain National Park
Located approximately an hour and a half from Asheville, NC
Located approximately an hour and a half from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge

Accommodation:
3 Bedroom
2 Bathrooms
Sleeps 7 people

Amenities:
Hot tub
Mountain View
View of the Fontana Lake (summer)
View of the Tuckasegee River (winter)
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
Open Large Wrap Around Deck
No Smoking
Central A/C
Gas Fireplace
TV - Wifi (No streaming service accounts provided)
Washer/Dryer
Microwave
Dishwasher
Private

Important Information Before Booking Your Yellow Rose Cabin Rental

Mountain Roads:
Be prepared for steep, narrow, and curvy roads, both state-maintained and private.
Gravel roads are common. These roads are part of the mountain charm, but may require extra caution while driving.

Property Accessibility:
All vehicle accessible

Yellow Rose prioritizes your safety.
Cabin descriptions will specify if 4WD, AWD, or FWD is required for access.
Call Yellow Rose before booking if you plan to bring motorcycles to inquire about motorcycle-friendly cabins.
If you have any concerns about accessing your cabin, call Yellow Rose before arrival for a discussion.

Yellow Rose Cabin Rentals:
Top-rated customer service
Locally owned and operated since 1995
Committed to giving back to the local community
Offers 24/7 emergency assistance

Vacation Rental Reviews

• Riverbend Lodge 2024

  Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2024

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  LISA W from Washington, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We enjoyed a very relaxing weekend in Bryson City with family, my 82 year young Mom absolutely loved the house and views. The house is well layed out, clean and everything needed was available. We will definitely consider staying again.

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• Mountain Getaway

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2023

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  David P recommends this vacation rental

  Great weekend escape with friends. The house is fantastic with an amazing master bedroom, hot tub, wrap-around porch, scenic views, etc. I have stayed here a few times and always have a great experience with the house and the folks at the rental agency.

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• Great stay !

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from West Columbia , SC recommends this vacation rental

  Our stay at Riverbend lodge was great! We brought the grandchildren to ride the Polar Express and the lodge was minutes away! Roomy lodge with great outdoor space! Very clean and neat! Would rent again!

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• Beautiful retreat

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from Conyers, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We were only able to stay 2 nights-we wish we could have stayed longer. This is a beautiful property, very clean and well maintained.

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• Amazing stay!

  Stayed 2 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We were really impressed with the property and our time there. The house was spacious, renovated, and clean. The views were gorgeous- you can see the mountains and the river. There's even farm animals from around that come to your property. It was such a relaxing and quaint vacation!

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• Great Cabin!

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2023

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  Leslie M from Easley, SC recommends this vacation rental

  This cabin was beyond what I expected! Beautiful and private!

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• Riverbend Lodge, Bryson City, North Carolina

  Stayed 4 days ending in July, 2023

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  Kristen H from Harrisonville, MO recommends this vacation rental

  We absolutely love this property. We use VRBO frequently as we prefer to stay in a house rather than a hotel. This place exceeded my expectations. Plenty of seating in the living room. Bedrooms were a nice size with comfy beds. Two awesome bathrooms that were clean as they could be. The porch wraps around the house.The hot tub was sparkling clean and is conveniently located. Loved the local farm animals (chickens & a pot belly pig) that visited. Kitchen was well supplied with everything we needed to cook our meals. Conveniently located close to Bryson City. Only thing I can suggest is better signage on the road to get you to the correct address. We came in late, it was very dark, and we ended up flagging down a local sheriff deputy to help us find the place.

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• Mountain getaway.

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023

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  Chris C from Holly Springs, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Fantastic house and area. Top notch rental agency. Literally everything you need is in the house. All kitchen items you can think of. Two huge bathrooms, amazing showers. Strong wifi through the whole house and outside. Tons of outdoor adventures to do in the surrounding area. You can fish at the river just down from the house. I recommend this property to anyone who want to get away. But enjoy luxury home.

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• Perfect for our family trip!

  Stayed 3 days ending in November, 2022

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  Legare N from Charleston, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riverbend Lodge. The view was beautiful up on the mountain with the river running below. The home was exactly what we needed for our family. There were seven of us and never did I feel cramped. The house was comfortably furnished and newly redone. The bathrooms were very spacious as well as the bedrooms. The master bedroom had another TV and sitting area which was great for our three girls. The porch was huge with plenty of space. The fire pit area was also so fun. The views from the fire pit to the river were beautiful. The neighboring homes next door had farm animals which were so neat to see. We loved our morning visits from the two pot belly pigs. They were like dogs but with determination to eat all the acorns! The house was so close to Bryson City for our ride on the Polar Express. I would we concerned about the driveway had there been ice and snow however the rental listing was very clear about the need for potential snow chains or 4wheel drive. The hot tub amenity was great too but we unfortunately did not have time to enjoy it. The only recommendation is that I would provide more clear directions to the property with the driveway name or better landmarks. We arrived at dark and it was hard to find with the instructions provided. More details would be most helpful or perhaps a different address to provide for GPS. All in all it was amazing and we would love to rent this property again and maybe even in the summer!

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• One of the nicest cabins that we have stayed in.

  Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2022

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  John & Deborah B from Clayton, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Super, very clean and relaxing we enjoyed the fire pit and hot tub. Also very close to downtown shops and restaurants.

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• Ready to go back!

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2022

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  Tim M from Saint Louis, MI recommends this vacation rental

  Great spot right out of town. Quiet area with great views. Communication was top notch and very helpful. The only down side is make sure you have good tires, driveway is steep. Bryson city is a nice little town. This is on our list to go back too

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• Great Stay Always!!

  Stayed 3 days ending in May, 2022

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  Portia M from Roxboro, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Every cabin has been great when we stay. Yellow rose Reality are exceptional. Very personable, Quik to respond. This cabin was awesome.

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• Modern Cabin

  Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2022

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  LaKeisha G from Greensboro, NC recommends this vacation rental

  This cabin is rustic with all the modern amenities you could want. It truly is a gem! Each room is spacious and the master is exceptional with a wonderful soaking tub. The wrap around deck is gorgeous and makes for a great gathering spot. The view of the river is gorgeous as well from the deck. The kitchen and living room spaces are open and comfortable. The only issue is the steep hill to reach the cabin. You will definitely need a SUV.

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• Snowed In

  Stayed 2 days ending in January, 2022

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  Mike P from Windermere, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Had to move to a lower level cabin to Riverbend because of snow. The new cabin was much newer and everything was working with no problems

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• Riverview Lodge Review

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2021

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  a guest from PERRY, GA recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great stay at Riverview Lodge. The description of the cabin is right on. The cabin was great for a large family. We had four adults and three children and had plenty of room. The cabin is very convenient to Bryson City. Personnel of Yellow Rose checked on us before our stay and while we were there. We couldn't get the gas logs lit and the management had someone there soon after to turn them on. I would definitely stay here again and use Yellow Rose.

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• Great cabin and great location

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2021

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  a guest from Princeton, N.C. recommends this vacation rental

  This cabin is in a great location! Excellent views and very clean. Plenty of space for everyone. I would definitely stay here again. Cabin is just as pictured.

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• Great place in Bryson City

  Stayed 8 days ending in July, 2021

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  Miranda D from Winston-Salem, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We stayed at Riverbend Large for the 2nd time in 3 months and loved it. Very comfortable, roomy and convenient.

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• wonderful stay!

  Stayed 14 days ending in July, 2021

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  Chris L from Lakeland, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Riverbend Lodge is a beautiful home that is in a quiet, relaxing place. It is only minutes from town and so quiet. It is super clean and lots of space. views are great. Would stay here again and again. Yellow Rose is great to rent from..great and caring staff and properties are always clean and well maintained. Have been using them for years and have never been disappointed.

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• Yes we loved it had a great time.

  Stayed 1 day ending in May, 2021

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  Brian L from Salisbury, NC recommends this vacation rental

  Great place very clean and very new

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• Riverbend Lodge is wonderful!!

  Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2021

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  Miranda D from Winston-Salem, NC recommends this vacation rental

  We all loved this house!! Very conveniently located for our purposes. We have a future trip already booked here. It was especially nice to sit on the deck and hear the river in the evenings.

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• March 2021

  Stayed 7 days ending in March, 2021

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  a guest from Weirsdale, FL does not recommend this vacation rental.

  The house was nice. It had everything we needed. The driveway leading to it is a difficult incline die to the loose gravel and milling on it

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• Riverbend Getaway

  Stayed 1 day ending in January, 2021

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  a guest from North Royalton, OH recommends this vacation rental

  A Great Modern Escape with Awesome views of the river. Close to the downtown area without the feel of being directly in the city. Very relaxing and peaceful setting. Loved the ceilings and kitchen. Comfortable beds. Very Very Clean!!! We would definitely stay here again! The staff at Yellow Rose Realty was Exceptional! So helpful and friendly!!!

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• Beautiful modern cabin

  Stayed 4 days ending in January, 2021

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  Pedro S from sunrise, florida recommends this vacation rental

  We had an amazing experience at this cabin. The cabin looks like it was recently built or renovated. All the materials used seem to be top notch. Very clean, modern and beautiful. The living room and all of the rooms are very spacious. The kitchen is amazing with everything you might need for a meal. We had a bit of an issue with the gas fireplace but yellowrose quickly sent someone from maintenance to take care of it. The location is very good too only a few minutes away from downtown bryson city. There is a bit of a steep dirt hill to get to the cabin but we didnt have any issues.

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• Serene weekend visiting Santa at the North Pole!

  Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2020

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  KATHRYN C recommends this vacation rental

  This home is beautiful! It is perfectly positioned with a river view and vast views of the mountains. It’s less than 5 minutes from the train depot where we boarded the polar express. The home is well stocked and spacious and the deck space is awesome extra living pace. We also enjoyed the hot tub and grilling out one evening. Do note that it’s a steep climb to get to the home via the driveway, but it was nothing our minivan couldn’t handle. We will return!

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• Lovely!

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2020

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  a guest from Goose Creek, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Location is PRIME! 5 minutes into town, the railroad, restaurants. Cabin is clean and BEAUTIFUL. It was the perfect fit for our family of 5. The gravel driveway was initially a bit difficult to maneuver (thought we were going to get stuck!) with our rented Nissan Pathfinder, but got the hang of it the second or third go around. Kitchen could use a little more outfitting (lacking cookware), and the beds were VERY, VERY firm, but overall, a wonderful stay and would consider coming back!

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• Beautiful Get Away

  Stayed 4 days ending in November, 2020

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  Jeannine S from Simpsonville, SC recommends this vacation rental

  Our group consisted of long time school friends having a "chick" reunion. We had 7 total and had plenty of space. Beautifully designed, we found the cabin to be very comfortable, clean, and well furnished. The furniture (couches/chairs) were comfortable, in addition to the kitchen chairs as we sat around the table playing cards late into the evening one night. The bathrooms are quite spacious with gorgeous walk-in showers. The beds were also comfortable and inviting lending to a good night's rest. The kitchen was fabulous, with all the pots/pans, dishes, tools, etc. that one could need. We did all of our cooking and were not lacking for any items. The deck area was enjoyed the most as the weather was great during our stay. We mostly enjoyed the sounds of the river while enjoying fun in the sun, but also enjoyed exploring the surrounding area. The fire pit was an every night activity allowing us time to enjoy the sounds of the great outdoors in the coolness of the evening, the sounds of the river, enjoy fireside chats, and roasting marshmallows, eating Smores. We were even able to enjoy the use of the hot tub one night - also enjoyed the view while relaxing to the jets and warm water. If you're looking for a relaxing place to get away this cabin is definitely a must! You will enjoy every minute of your stay.

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• Bike Weekend With Friends

  Stayed 2 days ending in October, 2020

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  David P recommends this vacation rental

  This was the perfect rental for a weekend trip with friends looking to ride and enjoy the Smoky Mountains. The house has a fantastic modern decor, new amenities, open floorplan and of course a hot tub and spacious backyard with fire pit to enjoy the outdoors.

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