The Lodge at Stone Pile Gap

This lovely log home sits nestled in the forest, right before the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  With it's secluded location, you'll feel far away from it all and yet hiking, biking, fishing, tubing, waterfalls, and more are all less than one mile away.  This home embraces it's mountain location, making it to where you never even have to to leave the property to thoroughly enjoy the mountains.  Not only are you completely secluded with no other homes in sight, but the outdoors are equipped with your every need in mind.  Tucked behind the cabin is a gorgeous man made waterfall, so you can enjoy the sounds of rushing water any time you want.  On the front side of the cabin there is an expansive covered porch where you can rock your cares away in the wooden rocking chairs.  There is a massive rocked patio on the lower level where you can enjoy a little outdoor dining, take a soothing dip in the hot tub, or gather around the rocked fire pit to roast a few smores or enjoy the crisp mountain air.

Inside, The Lodge at Stone Pile Gap is decorated exactly as you think a rustic mountain lodge should be.  The living area features beautiful wooden beams, a rocked gas log fireplace, flat screen television with satellite service, leather furnishings, and rustic decor.  Also on the main floor you will find the fully stocked kitchen and dining area.  Perfect size for gathering for a family meal right in the cabin.  For guest convenience, there is a half bath on this level.  Located privately upstairs are two bedrooms.  The first featuring a king sized bed, easy chair, and flat screen tv with satellite service.  The second is the expansive master bedroom which features a king sized bed, flat screen tv with satellite service, and private bath with glass tiled shower.  Downstairs in the walkout basement, you will find an additional living area with a flat screen television with satellite service, pool table, dart board, and wet bar.  There is a private bedroom with queen sized bed and a custom built in bunk bed set with two twins.  There is also a full bath with walk-in shower and separate laundry room with ample storage space. 

The Lodge at Stone Pile Gap is located within 1 mile to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park entrance at Deep Creek.  This area is perfect for hiking trails, waterfalls, fly fishing, tubing, swimming, and picnicking.  It is also just a short 5 minute drive to downtown Bryson City, where you can enjoy the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad - famous for The Polar Express and The Pumpkin Patch Express.  There are many delicious local restaurants, craft breweries, and boutique shops.  The Cherokee Indian Reservation is just a 10-15 minute drive where you can immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Cherokee Tribe at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and the Oconoluftee Village.  There is also Harrah's Cherokee Casino for nightlife and great dining options.  If you're looking for a little more heart pumping outdoor adventure, the Nantahala River Gorge is just a 15-20 minute drive where you can find world class whitewater rafting, kayaking, zipline tours, and horseback riding.  Fontana Lake and Tsali biking trails are also about 15-20 minutes away.

Living Room
55" Sony HDTV
WiFi
DVD player
DVD Library
Reading Library with local interest titles
Games
Arcade Pac-Man
Stone gas fireplace with antique log beam mantle
Kitchen and Dining
Coffee makers- 12 cup, single cup and a Keurig
Chef Ming professional cookware set.
Cuisinart Professional blender
Full size and mini waffle makers
Electric and manual spice mills and can opener
Pressure cooker
Crockpot
Hand mixer
Electric and manual wine bottle opener
Coffee grinder
Various kitchen tools and utensils
Dinnerware service for 12
Wine glasses
Refrigerator with ice maker
Microwave
Electric stove
4 slot toaster
Knife set with block
Various mixing bowls and other cookware/bakeware, cake and muffin pans
Professional cutting boards
Large dining table for 6 with extensions to add 4 more seating

Master Bedroom - The Bear Den
Large closet with two inset chest of drawers
King size log post bed with premium mattress
42" Samsung HDTV
DISH network
DVD player
Power Outlet with USB
Private bath with shower

Guest Bedroom - The Hummingbird Room
King size log bed
42" Samsung HDTV
DISH network
DVD player
Power Outlets with USB
Log chest of drawers for storage

Guest Bedroom - The Wolf Den
Queen size log bed
Log chest of drawers for storage
42" Samsung HDTV
DISH network
DVD player
Power outlets with USB
Hibernation Station - Two Custom built inset Twin XL bunkbeds

Game Room
65" Samsung HDTV
DVD player
Brunswick 7' professional series pool table
Dartboard

Bathroom with step in shower

Laundry room with full size industrial SpeedQueen washer and dryer.

Outdoors
4 King size cedar rocking chairs
4 wicker style patio chairs
2 patio tables with chairs
Stone fire pit with 4 Adirondack chairs
4 person hot tub
Gas Grill

Other:
Waterfall
Hiking trails
DISH Network