Welcome to Appalachian Dream! A luxurious cabin perfectly located between Bryson City and Cherokee. 5 miles to Harrah’s Cherokee Casino 10 miles to the entrance of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park 15 miles to Bryson City, home of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. 20 miles to the Nantahala Outdoor Center 4 bedrooms, 3 Baths – sleeps 10 Amenities: Hot Tub, Fire pit, Grill, WiFi, Smart TVs, Outdoor decks & seating areas, Recreation Room The space The Appalachian Dream is a 2400 square foot cabin within a quiet subdivision, Ocona Lake Estates, and is conveniently located between Bryson City and Cherokee with 4 bedrooms on three levels with lots of space and privacy. The cabin is only a short drive from Maggie Valley, Dillsboro, Smoky Mountain National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Nantahala, Tsali, Fontana Lake, and Franklin. Asheville can be reached within an hours’ drive. This 3-level cabin has a full-size bathroom on each level. This cabin has two living areas plus a loft, and sleeps up to 10 people in 1 king, 2 Queens, and several bunk beds. TV’s are provided in all bedrooms as well the two living areas. The large master suite is located on the upper level and includes a king size log bed with log furniture. There is a ceiling fan, outdoor deck, and a large bathroom with shower and separate jacuzzi tub. The adjoining loft area has good lighting, a ceiling fan, a reading area, and overlooks the main living area below. The second floor includes a full bath, queen bedroom, main living area, kitchen, and dining area. The living room has a gas fireplace, large windows overlooking the distant mountains and trees. The bedroom includes a ceiling fan and features log furniture and antique armoire. The main level includes a covered wrap around-porch on 3 sides of the house. Ample seating is provided on all the decks. The lower level includes a queen bedroom, the bunk room, a living area with foosball table, games, puzzles, books, TV and sound system, seating and full bathroom. Outside this level is the 6-person hot tub, outdoor deck, and firepit. Access is relatively simple and does not require 4-wheel drive. There are two parking areas. Elk are frequently seen within a mile or two of the house. Ocona Lake Estates is located along the Oconaluftee River and the river can be easily accessed at the community's picnic facility. This river is noted for its large trout but does require a special license to fish. We are also only minutes away from the Tuckaseegee River which offer excellent fishing and white-water rafting. The nearly endless local attractions include the popular Polar Express and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Unto These Hills Cherokee Theatre, Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Santa’s Land Fun Park and Zoo, Deep Creek, Darnell Farms, Harrah’s Casino (in Cherokee), Nantahala River, Tuckaseegee River, the Mountain Farm Museum, several different gold/ruby mines, endless hiking, skiing/snowboarding, fishing, whitewater rafting, golfing, and mountain biking.