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Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park

2.0 star property
Vacation home in Bryson City, steps from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad

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A short walk from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park provides amenities like laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park

Our Loft is perfectly situated overlooking the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Steam Engine, in the heart of downtown Bryson City. Perfect for Polar express trips. 1King bed room , 1 Queen bed room, Kids room sleeps 5 with plenty of toys and books The loft overlook the polar express and is in walkable distance to local coffee shops, breweries, and boutiques, and restaurants. This is our last year offering this property for polar express season. It typically books out by mid/late October.

Guest will access the loft through the Black Iron Gate, then through the french doors on the right into our welcoming foyer. Through the arched doorway, guest's will find the main entry hall and stairs. The top of the stairs opens up to our expansive open concept living, dinning, and kitchen area. The open kitchen overlooks the living room, den, dining room and pool table. Our dinning room and living room comfortably seat 6 -8. We have an additional dining and play area tucked behind the main kitchen wall.

Our Queen guest bedroom with a private bathroom with a walk in shower, is accessible from the main living area. The remaining bedrooms and bathroom are down the hall behind the kitchen. The first bedroom to the left has a king bed and love seat and is located across the hall from the bathroom. The last bedroom on the left is our kids bedroom filled with plenty of toys, legos, and books. The kids room sleeps 5 with two sets of bunk beds, a twin/twin and a twin/double. The king bedroom and kids room have a bathroom on the same hall. The Queen bedroom has an in suite double head walk in shower. We typically keep a queen or king air mattress under the queen bed, occasionally during polar express season it gets damaged and takes us a minute to get a replacement.

This property is our primary residence. We occasionally open it up for polar express season and extended absences. the third floor and back portion of the main floor will be locked and off limits. The Maisonette listing for our fist floor unit is a separate listing and not accessible from the loft. During Polar Express Season the Loft and the separate downstairs unit each may use one of our reserved parking spaces.

Additional guest parking is restricted to street parking. All of the Lot parking spaces are private use for businesses and residences with parking leases. Our two spaces are the last two parking spaces in the lot next to textures salon. That allows for 1 car per unit in November and December. If you think someone from the other unit is taking 2 spots, please let us know. Street parking is also available, if you have more than 1 vehicle or the space is temporarily in use. Train tickets include parking. We recommend using their lot if available between 3-6pm when street parking is most congested.

Please contact us directly if you have any immediate or emergency issues checking in or during your stay, in app messages do not always come through.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bag all trash and bring it down to the foyer.
Please make sure all doors are shut and securely latched. Pull handles up.
Please do not leave dishes in the sink.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Downtown Bryson City, a neighborhood in Bryson City, is home to this vacation home. Nantahala Brewing Company and Cooper Creek Trout Farm & Pond are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • The Cottage Craftsman - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Bryson City Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Vallarta Mexican Restaurant - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?

As of Oct 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park on Nov 10, 2025 start from $375.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Smoky Mountain RR Polar Express Loft, minutes from GSM national park located?

Located in Downtown Bryson City, this vacation home is steps from The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

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9.4

Exceptional

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