Title: Ship Shak on the River - 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 home # Ship Shak on the River Riverfront vacation home in Bryson City with kitchenette ## Photo gallery for Ship Shak on the River ![WiFi, bed sheets - Ship Shak on the River (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90881100/90881085/b9346f5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ship Shak on the River (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90881100/90881085/a2856fcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Casino - Ship Shak on the River (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90881100/90881085/e269943e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Ship Shak on the River (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90881100/90881085/aa021be5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Ship Shak on the River (Bryson City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90890000/90881100/90881085/dad5e9eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on a beautiful river view property, Ship Shak offers a unique retreat with sweeping views of the Tuckasegee river. Watch the river flow from the covered porch or fire pit area and enjoy scenic passenger train rides passing by. Inside, discover a cozy space equipped with essentials like kitchenette and flat screen internet TV. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2180 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ship Shak on the River Stay “inside the box", at our unique 20' shipping container. This studio space boasts gorgeous sweeping views of the Tuckasegee river. You may not want to leave the sounds and views of the river, even with charming downtown Bryson City less than one mile away and the entrance to the Great Smokies National Park with its walking trails and waterfalls only minutes away! Set on a beautiful river view property, our Shipping Container Studio home is the perfect location for your Bryson City getaway. Watch the river go by from the comfortable chairs on the covered porch or fire pit area. The Great Smoky Mountains train, a scenic passenger train ride, also passes by a couple of times per day! Step inside the Ship Shak to discover a well appointed space, while small, has all the touches you expect: a queen bed, kitchenette, flat screen internet TV, and a spacious bathroom with a shower. What to Bring: Firewood charcoal coffee for drip coffee pot coffee condiments \*We provide a starter amount of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags etc. These are meant to last a day or two. If you're booking a longer stay, you will want to bring more of these items. \* The kitchenette is equipped with dishes, utensils toaster oven, microwave, hot plate and some cookware. \*New queen mattress installed January 2023:) \*Updated hot system as of Spring 2023 to provide longer showers ;) The best way to be in touch with us is through the platform messaging center, but we are available via text or phone. Access for the Ship Shak Container home is through keypad door lock and allows for check in after hours. Ship Shak is located in the town of Bryson City but feels more remote and removed from town life. You have access to Deep Creek, which is part of the Smoky Mountains National Park, in minutes. AND! this location is less than a mile to the heart of downtown Bryson City. It's really the best of both worlds! The house is located on the Tuckaseegee River with the Smoky Mountain Scenic Railroad and Old River Road fronting the property. Guests enjoy watching the tourist train pass by, especially in November and December when it's decorated for the Polar Express! Old River road is also a great resource offering prime river access or take a leisure walk down the long dirt road! Getting Around: We recommend driving. Biking and walking into town are options. Be aware that there are not sidewalks between the house and town. However, people do walk this section along the side of the road. Traffic can be heavy along this stretch of road and the side of the road isn't well maintained. 1\. We have smart television which allows you to login to your favorite internet streaming provider. We do provide You Tube TV service or you can watch the TV Plus app for free without a login. 2\. We do allow 1 dog for a fee. Please read and adhere to our pet rules while staying in our house. Once you add your dog to the guest count, the pet fee will be displayed in the summary of charges. We have strick pet rules: No dogs on the furniture/bed(s) for any reason. No dogs running loose on our property. Pickup dog waste. Hair found on furniture or in linens will incur an addition charge beyond the pet fee. 3\. The kitchenette has a microwave, toaster oven and hot plate for cooking inside. The fire pit area outside contains a small charcoal grill and grilling grate that swings over the fire pit for cooking. You'll just need to bring along charcoal and firewood to complete the experience! 4\. The Great Smoky Mountains railway runs in front of the property. This is a scenic tourist train that runs during the day/evening/early night and is a big reason why people visit Bryson City. It does not run during the night when people generally are sleeping. 5\. There are two other vacation rental dwellings on this property. Each house has its own private outdoor space. Traveling with others? Check out our other homes located on this property. \*Time Flies on The River and \*Rivers Edge Looking for something within walking distance to Town? Check out our downtown properties: \*Bryson City Tiny House \*The Bryson City Flat \*City View ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Firepit - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 180 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53940000/53937300/53937240/w1024h595x0y44-bd5c4ee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little T's Cabin Great Smoky Mtns, Hot Tub, Polar Express, King Bed, WiFi Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 113 reviews CA $208 CA $474 total includes taxes & fees Jan 24 - Jan 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-24&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=53937240&PinnedHotelID=53937240&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90880000/90880000/90879956/w1080h722x0y3-da80dd32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River's Edge on the Water in Bryson City Bryson City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 68 reviews CA $127 CA $279 total includes taxes & fees Jan 22 - Jan 23 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-22&endDate=2026-01-23&selected=90879956&PinnedHotelID=90879956&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44790000/44789400/44789357/11b8fce3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Appaloosa One is Minutes away from Downtown Cherokee & Harrah's Casino. 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b5e262x ## About the area Located in Bryson City, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Nantahala Brewing Company and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby. 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It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130031/4e1fc0e9-1926-489f-a86b-087e314ac039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 18 min walk \- 1.6 km - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum 17 min walk \- 1.4 km - Nantahala Brewing Company 17 min walk \- 1.4 km ### Getting around - McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) 137 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 3 min drive - McDonald's 3 min drive - Bryson City Brewing 8 min walk - Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits 3 min drive - Anthony's Italian Resturant 13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ship Shak on the River pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Ship Shak on the River? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Ship Shak on the River? ### What time is check-out at Ship Shak on the River? ### Where is Ship Shak on the River located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ship Shak on the River Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 33 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelsi M. Mar 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved Ship Shak! Cozy, perfect for a couple for a weekend! Has everything you need and location was perfect. Such a unique stay, definitely recommend! ##### Kelsi M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica D. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Weekend Getaway The Shipshack is amazing! It was perfect for our long weekend getaway. The property is gorgeous and well kept. It was actually hard for us to leave, we loved it that much! We greatly enjoyed sitting on the porch in the evenings. Book this place! You will not regret it! ##### Jessica D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Great place near town , very clean ##### John K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly Q. Nov 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little space Perfect amount of space for one person. The space was clean and inviting. Comfy bed. It was fun to watch the passenger train go by. ##### Holly Q. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole S. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cute little house My husband and I stayed here for an after Christmas getaway. The house was super cute and very clear . We loved sitting on the porch watching the trains go by. House is located super close to everything Bryson city has to offer ##### Nicole S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee Dec 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Went for the Polar Express. Train runs right by the location, so it added to the experience. ##### Lee Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha H. Aug 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sweet little spot Close to Bryson City activities. Cute property for a short stay, would probably want something a little larger for a longer stay. Well appointed. ##### Samantha H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hal H. Sep 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Overnighter Needed a place for an overnight stay near the Nantahala River. Pretty quite but very close to shops and restaurants with a view of the Tuck river. Clean, Good supplies, Good lighting inside and out. Plenty of electric outlets for charging electronics. Good Wifi. Enough room for one person but a little tight for two unless you just need a quick and clean overnighter. ##### Hal H. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda H. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relation We enjoyed our time spent staying at the ship shak! It was all we needed for a perfect, unforgettable relaxing and quiet weekend from our daily busy lives. We highly recommend staying at this location. The view of the river is great and it’s so cool seeing the great Smokey mountain train go by the shak! The outdoor fire pit is great and we put it to use every night. The inside of the ship shak was very up to date and clean. It was so close to town and very convenient to go get what we needed during our stay. If you’re going to Bryson City you mist experience staying here! We loved it!! ##### Miranda H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathryn C. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic getaway! The cabin is small but cozy, ideal for a single person or couple. It was amazingly quiet; I don't think I heard any sounds of civilization except for the sound of the tourist train (daytime only) and a couple of cars driving on a nearby gravel road, yet the town is only a mile away. There is a full-sized shower. The only downside I found is that the mini-fridge does not have a freezer if you want ice, which is a pretty minor inconvenience. r ##### Cathryn C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### penny d. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great stay ##### penny d. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John L. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy So convenient to town and just the right amount of room for a couple! Will definitely be staying here again on future trips! Loved it! ##### John L. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon M. Jan 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot Great place to stay ##### Shannon M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy E. Sep 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was so much fun to stay in a container home! The layout was great and we had good space for 2 people. Luckily the weather allowed for sitting outside since there is nowhere to sit inside. We enjoyed it and would definitely come back again! ##### Tammy E. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diana N. Nov 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Perfect for what we needed for overnight stay ##### Diana N. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather n. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the shipping container! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/24b06e0a-0234-41ca-a0f2-f1c4344b9f2d-1752684467699.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### heather n. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Harley B. Dec 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Nice place to spend the night. ##### Harley B. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Leah B. Jul 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ship shak We had a great stay at the Shak. My only suggestion is that I'm not a memory foam bed person, and it was too soft. ##### Leah B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy B. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### This place was so cozy!!! The Ship Shak was exactly as described ! We loved it and would definitely recommend it’ ##### Sandy B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K. Nov 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Very clean and close to town ##### John K. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer F. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location This little shack on a hill is so cute and perfect for a short stay. It is conveniently located near downtown Bryson City but its also not too far from cherokee. We felt like we were out of town but were actually very close. The view of the river was a great view and it was enjoyable sitting out on the front porch. Being summer and a short stay we didnt use the fire pit for any reason. ##### Jennifer F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William H. Nov 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice & private Polar Express runs right by thr cabim & view of the river ##### William H. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kevin o. Jun 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place We stayed for 3 days. It’s basically on the river with nice views. The bonus was the train passes by out front but it’s a slow scenic tourist train and everyone waves at you. It just runs twice a day so no disruptions. It’s also very close to the town. I highly recommend this place. Also they did a great job with interior and amenities. Very cozy ##### kevin o. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evan L. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay in Bryson City! Had a wonderful time in Bryson City. Was visiting for a gospel sing and this was the perfect place to stay for me. Wonderfully appointed, with a spacious front porch perfect for quiet Bible study in the mornings. Only unusual thing was the access road, which is right beside a railroad track. But once you get used to it it's all good. Would definitely recommend this place to others and would stay again! ##### Evan L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason K. Jul 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Independence Day Great stay for a long weekend. Will definitely return. ##### Jason K. 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