Title: Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' Cabin in Almond with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' ![Interior - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704300/71704215/9b5c7163.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704300/71704215/d52374e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704300/71704215/aa229b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704300/71704215/5374310e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71710000/71704300/71704215/b3212b6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Scratching Post, a secluded retreat in the Nantahala Forest. Unwind with a soak in the hot tub or roast marshmallows by the fire pit. Warm up by the gas fireplace and enjoy entertainment options like a 60 game retro arcade console and TVs with streaming services. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82501 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' Pamper yourself at The Scratching Post. Relax in the dry sauna. Wrap yourself up in the seclusion of the Nantahala Forest. Roast marshmallows around the fire pit. Cares drift away in the hot tub. This luxury three story cabin is beautifully appointed with all the comforts of home. The large kitchen and open layout with plenty of seating make for easy entertaining and family gatherings. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths and 2 Half Baths: The First Bedroom has a King Bed. The Second Bedroom has a Queen Bed. The third bedroom has a Full over Full bunk bed. There is also a Queen Sleeper Sofa. One bathroom has a tub and shower combination. The second bathroom has a shower stall. Warm yourselves in front of the fire or relax on the expansive deck and enjoy the sounds of nature. The loft sitting room area is perfect for enjoying a favorite television show or movie, or quiet time with a great book. Bar-B-Que on the outdoor deck and enjoy dinner there year round with an outdoor heater. Toast s'mores around the fire pit and then soothe away the day in the dry sauna or sparkling outdoor hot tub. This cabin has a whole house generator. If the power goes of for more than a few miniutes it will come on. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 2,501 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36710000/36701900/36701825/3f19ee4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rustic cabin with deck, picnic table & hot tub - recreation room in basement Whittier - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.4 Good 32 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=36701825&PinnedHotelID=36701825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110680000/110673800/110673763/c2a5c01d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Customer Appreciation Year!! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 940180 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.36845%2C-83.59510&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=dhtvpfSpyfMyfiZdYUrAJgAd6LY=) Bryson City, NC #### What's nearby - Nantahala River \- 5 min drive \- 3.7 km - Fontana Lake \- 5 min drive \- 4.3 km - Swain County Park \- 10 min drive \- 7.4 km - Pincu Pottery \- 11 min drive \- 12.3 km - Bryson City Gem Mine \- 13 min drive \- 12.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬16 min drive - ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive - ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive - ‪Kallistos - ‬11 min drive - ‪Slow Joe's - ‬16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'? ### What time is check-out at Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post'? ### Where is Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Experience the serene beauty of Bryson City in 'The Scratching Post' Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Anastasia A. Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful cabin and location We were a party of four adults and 3 kids. The kids enjoyed the arcade game and the darts, and the adults enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed to make meals at the cabin, including cookie cutters! ##### Anastasia A. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodie B. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation 2024 The house was great for our group of eight. We had plenty of room for eating in the dining room and the stools at the bar. The kitchen was well-stocked. We enjoyed the fire-pit, the hot tub and the sauna. The drive to reach the cabin is a little much. We planned our day by preparing to be gone for our outings and only make the drive up and down the "mountain" one time per day. We enjoyed our stay tremendously. ##### Jodie B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. Aug 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Very well appointed cabin with tons of cooking utensils ##### Sarah C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Timothy R. Jul 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Smoky Mountain Get Away Great location with plenty of outdoor adventures nearby. Very quiet spot. ##### Timothy R. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KIM B. Nov 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family trip to the Polar Express Train Ride Our cabin was very clean and well equipped! ##### KIM B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan P. Dec 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Getaway The property is located in a very calm setting with no neighbors in sight. The amenities including the arcade, sauna and hot tub were a great addition to the beautiful view. The entry road and driveway are very steep so be careful while driving to and from the property. The kitchen was fully equipped. ##### Ryan P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jill C. Jan 25, 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Terrible Property Management The trip started out OK. Cabin was nice and location was nice. There was some trash (cans, bottles, solo cup) down near the firepit and one of the space heaters on the porch was empty. On Tuesday, 3 days into the trip we walked up to the top of the driveway with our dog to look at the road to see if it was salted for ice and were greeted by a woman walking her pit bull without a leash. The dog saw our dog and started running towards us with the owner yelling "She doesn't like other dogs! I'm sorry." We had to quickly get our dog inside. A couple of hours later we got a message from the property manager stating that our cabin is NOT pet friendly and they have decided that they will allow us to stay since we already checked in. My husband called to clarify the situation as, VRBO states the property is pet friendly, the rental agreement we filled out listed our dog, signage in the cabin included rules for pets and generally speaking, being told in the middle of your vacation that you are not welcome but rather being tolerated is terrible customer service. The property management team went on at length about this long standing issue with VRBO over the pet status of this cabin and how they were planning to pull 57 properties off of VRBO as a result. They also did not want to hear our objections to their involving us in their issue with VRBO, their lack of review of their own rental agreement or the impact this was having on our stay. Instead they just repeated that they didn't like my husband's attitude. Aside from the property management team which may have been the owners of the pit bull, the trip would have been great. If I was the property owner I would certainly have a lot of questions about how they are managing my home and my potential rental income. ##### Jill C. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily C. Jul 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect family Cabin We had such a fantastic trip. This cabin worked perfectly for our family, the kitchen and great room were a great gathering space. There were plenty of places for the kids to entertain themselves and the bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. The area had tons of options for activities, there really is something for everyone. ##### Emily C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Grace P. Apr 10, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Satisfactory, enjoyed the hot tub There are very few houses in this neighborhood, very narrow, steep and curvy road to get to the house, could be a challenge in poor weather; it was a very secluded spot. The house was fine; enjoyed the hot tub, sauna, and fireplace. A few things could be better - cleaning was so-so (dirty mirror, coverlet that smelled of someone else's perfume, stainless appliances need attention), no basic starter kit (no dishwasher pods, no trash bag in kitchen, super cheap toilet paper), needs a few repairs (broken pullout in loft, broken rack for hot tub cover, pull out trash cabinet in kitchen totally stuck). Otherwise, we fit well, loved the old school arcade game, lots of board games and books. ##### Grace P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin H. Feb 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fishing Trip Everything was great. We all loved the arcade system. I would highly recommend this property. ##### Justin H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen T. Nov 17, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My stay at the cabin Cabin was beautiful and very clean! We love the hot tub the dartboard and the sauna! The only thing I would say is in my car slid almost off the side of the mountain every time we went to go up the driveway to leave at the cabin. The leaves are very slippery and my wheels would not grab hold of the ground. I don't know if there's anything you can do about that but that could've been very dangerous! Other than that it was gorgeous and a wonderful stay we thoroughly enjoyed it thank you ##### Karen T. 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