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Nestled on 40+ acres, Smoky Bear Lodge offers mountain views and creek sounds. Enjoy ample entertainment space with game rooms, a hot tub, and explore trails at the entry to the Nat'l Park.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Livingstone Lodge, Relax in this spacious lodge with good views and close to town

  • Themed around some of the great explorers and conservationists of Europe, this lodge brings to life the thrill of great adventures through the themed rooms that tell the stories of these icons. This lodge features 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a private game area, full kitchen, hot tub, easy access to the onsite trail, and beautiful ridgeline views with the sounds of Lands Creek rushing past below. In this lodge one will learn about people such as David Livingstone, Jane Goodall, Roald Amundsen, and Alexander von Humboldt who all made incredible contributions to the world and how we view nature today. 

    NOTE: This lodge is being updated to the themes above along with the updated bedroom layout above for our transition to an All-Inclusive Eco-Adventure Lodge for March, 2026. Please inquire as to the bedroom layout prior to your stay to ensure this lodge accommodates your needs. All Inclusive Retreat with safaris, guided adventures and chef-prepared farm to table locally authentic meals begins March 2026.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Cooking classes
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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

  • At least 80% organic food
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Located in Bryson City, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Oconaluftee Visitor Center, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and The Wild Fern are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail. Visit our Bryson City travel guide
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over rocks in a forested area.
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • A train traveling through a forested area with a river.
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    23 min drive - 31.1 km
  • A clock tower with two clocks, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
    Western Carolina University
    34 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    4 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
    140 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    6 min drive
  • Bryson City Brewing
    6 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
    6 min drive
  • La Poblana
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Livingstone Lodge, Relax in this spacious lodge with good views and close to town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Livingstone Lodge, Relax in this spacious lodge with good views and close to town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Livingstone Lodge, Relax in this spacious lodge with good views and close to town?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Livingstone Lodge, Relax in this spacious lodge with good views and close to town located?

This family-friendly Bryson City vacation home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. The Storytelling Center of the Southern Appalachians is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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Livingstone Lodge, Relax in this spacious lodge with good views and close to town Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Our veteran group loved this location and everything about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Winn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay with Family

Our family had a great stay at Farm Bear Lodge. We loved the location and the amenities provided. The location was easy to get to and not far from town.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

zach b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bach trip

Was awesome. Spent most of the time at casino but when we were at the house there were fun games to play and the host made sure property is in great shape. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place!

This is my 2nd time staying at this place and both time where wonderful. The cabin is beautiful, clean and theres plenty to do. This is perfect for group trips with friend and families with children. My friends and I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with plenty of space and amenities.

We really enjoyed this house. Great size and a lot of fun games inside the house. Everything was clean and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reneé B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, Easy Access

The home was exactly as described, with plenty of space to accommodate the varied ages of family members and included many entertainment options for all ages. The drive to the property was easy and convenient to town. We would visit this propery again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lydia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and great house amenities. Host was easy to communicate with and responded quickly to our messages.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space!

The house was huge and well laid out for our group. We also loved the proximity to downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

abe s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nantahala Adventure

4 Dads and 6 daughters stayed here to take on thr Nantahala... great houseand perfect for our group!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Spacious home, great location

Overall no issues. Plenty of space for our large group. Only problem was in the listing, it advertised an additonal queen bed in one of the down stairs bed rooms, however it had been replaced by 2 twins. That was slightly disappointing since that extra queen was a big draw for us and meant one of the adults had to squeeze into a twin. Really just a simple listing correction. Had a great stay and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pamela B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location to town, good amount of room, just in need of some tlc

The home does not have a fireplace even though the link provided in the checkin email states it does as well as the welcome binder in the house. The downstairs is freezing since the only thermostat is upstairs. The master bedroom doesn’t have blinds or curtains so it is very bright in the morning and unable to sleep in. All of the towels were damp when we arrived so we had to take them all down and dry them. The kitchen table was still dirty so we had to clean that when we arrived. None of the leaves were sweeper off of the decking which was dangerous hazard causing the steps to be very slick so we had to take care of that as well. The hot tub was not working properly but the owner quickly responded to help us troubleshoot the issue unfortunately took it a day to warm up once we figured it out. The vacuum doesn’t work so we were unable to vacuum up the rug while we were there. The garage door is broken, the assembly has come off the wall. There isn’t a good view but it is very close to town which was helpful. The place provided many kitchen utensils which was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!!

The home, amenities, location, view and owner were all super! We could not have been more please with our experience and stay. We plan to return we we can!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect mountain vacation home!

Comfortable rooms, lots of space, fun games, hot tub for after hiking in the National park, great view from the deck - everything you need to enjoy the mountains!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Review

We had an excellent time at the cabin. It was minutes away from the town we visit each year and very cozy. We had plenty of room for our party of 13 people.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022