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Six(6), per our local lodging license, fire code and house rules. The maximum number of guests allowed at the dwelling is the number agreed upon at the time of booking. Anything above this number is by law considered trespassing and by definition a "party" or “event”. There is to be no PARTIES or EVENTS what-so-ever and violation of this rule as laid out in the rental agreement will be subject to immediate eviction and loss of the security deposit. This includes all children and infants. Should you have any guests over the maximum occupancy there will be a $50 per person per night charge for the total number of nights booked and/or possible loss of deposit and immediate eviction. Prior approval must be given in advance for additional guests to be on the property. Any number of persons above the total maximum occupancy number will immediately be asked to leave the property.
Additional Guests - Not permitted. The maximum number of guests allowed at or in the dwelling is the number agreed upon at the time of booking. Prior approval must be given in advance for additional guests to be on the property. Should you not register all guests, we may not be able to check you in, your check-in may be delayed, and/or additional charges may apply.
PETS - This cabin is NOT pet friendly
☑️ Soaps
☑️ Bed Linens
☑️ Bed Sheets
☑️ Bath Towels
☑️ 1 Full Roll Toilet Paper per bathroom
☑️ 1 Full Roll Paper Towel
☑️ Trash Bags
☑️ Basic Soaps & Body Wash
☑️ Coffee Filters
☑️ Drip Coffee Maker
☑️ Extra Toilet Paper
☑️ Extra blankets if you need. Sanitation is very important to us and leaving extra blankets around causes issues in vacation rentals:)
☑️ Charcoal & Foil for the grill
☑️ Specialty Cooking Items(we provide the basics)
☑️ Cooking oils, seasoning, and such
Cell service is fine at the property. Cell phone signal can be spotty in the area though so be prepared for that.
Property Address: ***276 Buffalo Creek Rd Bryson City NC 28713
Use the gps link above
**When you get to the address linked below, continue past the flagpole, past the next driveway(Bridge Cottage) on the right. Clearly marked as Buffalo Chalet or Lodge.
Written Direction:
From Asheville: From I-40 West, take Exit 27 (Signs will say to Bryson City, Waynesville, and Clyde). This will lead into Highway 19/23/74. This highway will take you to Bryson City. As you approach Bryson City, sign will say, 'Bryson City next three exits'. Take the second exit (67) into Bryson City. - From Atlanta: Take I-85 North. Just past Suwanee, Ga. the 4-lanes will split. Be in the left lane and you will merge onto I-985 to Gainesville. Be certain to bear to your left here and don't continue on I-85 to Anderson, SC. - I-985 will eventually turn into Hwy. 441 North. You will go through Clayton, GA and then Franklin, NC. As you approach Franklin, you will go past McDonalds and Lowe's (on your left). You should be in the right lane and take the 441 by-pass to the right. You will stay on this highway (for approximately 10 miles) until it blends in with Hwy 19 & 74 West. Follow signs to Bryson City on Hwy. 19 & 74 West. As you approach Bryson City, sign will say, 'Bryson City next three exits'. Take the second exit (67) into Bryson City. - After taking Exit 67, at end of ramp, bear right. This will lead you North towards downtown Bryson City. Go thru the first traffic light (Shell Oil on left) and take a left at the second traffic light. This will be Highway 19 South. Walgreens Drug Store will be on your right at this traffic light. - Go approximately 1/2 mile and turn left on Hughes Branch Road (Ingles grocery will be on your left) - Go approximately 7/10 mile and turn left at second road on your left (Shook Road). This will take you back under the 4-lane express way. (Hwy 19 & 74 ) - Take immediate Right as you pass under expressway. This will be Jenkins Branch Road. - You will go approximately 1/10 mile and turn left on East Jenkins Branch Road. Stay on this road until you come to a fork. Bear to the left at fork. This will still be East Jenkins Branch Road. There is green sign (Buffalo Creek Cabins) at this intersection with arrow pointing to left. - Go approximately 1/10 mile to Buffalo Creek Road, on you left. You'll see three mailboxes on your left. This is entrance to our property. There is a split rail fence at beginning of (paved) driveway. You will also see county road sign on right hand side Buffalo Creek Road. As you turn left onto Buffalo Creek Road, you will go through two 90 degree turns and as road straightens out then. - The Chalet is just past the flag pole on the right.
4 Vehicle Maximum without prior approval.
Extra vehicles, motorcycles, campers, or trailers of any kind are not permitted without prior approval.
Side by sides, 4-wheel vehicles of any kind are also not permitted on the property.
This cabin is NOT motorcycle friendly due to the gravel roads
There should be NO campers, trailers, etc of any kind
There is an electronic keypad code to access the cabin. Your code will be sent to your email address on file two days prior to your arrival.
Standard Drip Coffee Maker
Coffee Filters are also provided
A few basic reminders, nothing crazy your on mountain time!
Check-out is by 10am.
1. Please take all trash to the outside bin.
2. Please load the dishwasher and do not leave dirty dishes.
3. Check for all personal items.
4. Turn off all lights, electronics, and lock the doors.
5. Safe travels home!
The Heat and AC can be set to your desire.
AC - There is a portable HVAC floor unit in the bedroom and is usually all that is needed. There is also a window unit in the living room for the middle of Summer.
Heat- There is gas as well as efficient electric units on the wall. Both are fine to use.
Due to high humidity and moisture here, along with the massive amount of bugs, the windows and doors should NOT be left opened at the cabin for any reason. We do understand the desire for "cool mountain air" but please do just go outside:)
Guest will be held responsible for freezing or overworking of the unit due to leaving doors or windows opened.
The TV will be a smartTV so you can login to your favorite applications to stream.
The cabin has a park-style charcoal grill
We are in a class 10 fire district so...
Fires should not be left unattended for any reason whatsoever.
We may send out a text to immediately discontinue usage of the outside fire pit when we receive safety alerts from local officials.
There are places to purchase bundles of firewood at just about every gas station, grocery store, and everything in between in the area. Many guests also use sticks, twigs, and such from around the property which is also perfectly fine with us.
The fireplace is not advertised an cannot be used.
- Please place garbage in the outside garbage containers.
- Bagged trash ONLY as there is no city trash pickup here.
- There is no need to move or take the garbage to the road.
- Trash pickup is usually on Thursdays but subject to change.
- Cherokee Cab Services (828) 269-8621
- Uber is in the area with limited availability
- Harrah's Casino Shuttle Services. (828) 497-7777
- Flying Feather's Cab and Taxi Services. (828) 736-0481
- Bryson City Outdoors Shuttle
Bed linens are provided for each bed at the cabin.
Bunk Beds will NOT be made but will have linens available on the bed(if applicable).
Please do not strip beds or wash items upon departure. All laundry is done professionally off site.
Please note there are no extra blankets or linens at the cabin for sanitary and logistical reasons upon departure.
Towels: We provide the proper amount of bath towels and wash cloths per maximum number of guests.
Please place used bath towels and wash cloths in the laundry baskets.
Bedding: Bed linens, blankets, and two pillows per queen/king bed.
Please note the white wash cloths and bath towels as well as the hand towels should not be used for anything other than a normal showers and drying of hands.
There will be an additional charge for linens with dirt stains, colored residue, makeup stains, etc.
You should find all of the basic items you will need in the kitchen. Pots, pans, utensils, crockpot, etc.
Specialty items needed for cooking, especially during longer stays, you will need to bring yourself. Please note that we do not provide leftover salt, pepper, oils, etc. That is unsanitary for us to leave out unfortunately.
Grocery Stores:
Ingles in downtown Bryson City
Food Lion In Cherokee
IGA in downtown Bryson City
General Stores:
- Dollar General across from Ingles in downtown Bryson City.
- Dollar General in Ela, which is on the way to Cherokee along Hwy 19 just a few miles outside of Bryson City.
- Dollar General off the Cherokee exit.
- Dollar General out towards Fontana Lake along Hwy 74
Cleaning Products Used - Just in case someone has sensitivities we like to disclose the cleaning products used between stays at the property.
- Odoban Disinfectant for surface cleaning
- Oxi-clean Scrubbing Bubbles - rotationally on showers
- Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- All linens are washed with high temperature, at a commercial laundromat.
Weather in the mountains can change drastically. This means thunderstorms in the Summer months and the possibility of snow in the winter months. Certain times of the year, mainly, January through March, there will always be the threat of snow.
This cabin is for two persons max
Water Issues - Contact Us
Gas smell or concern | Exit the property immediately if there is any type of gas smell in the cabin.
To shut off gas supply to the cabin please find the large propane tank outside. Turn the knob on top of the tank to the right.
Pet Emergencies
* Bryson City Clinic | 828-488-6018
* Lake Junaluska Emergency Vet | 828-452-1478
* 911 for everything else.
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