Welcome to Independence Lodge: a unique luxury log cabin situated just south of the Great Smoky Mountains near Bryson City, NC. Accented with antiques and featuring beautiful 10" round logs as the main structure, the cabin features 2 large bedrooms, a huge loft, a full basement and sleeps up to 12 people.

The centerpiece of the main living area is a stone fireplace with cathedral ceilings and lots of room to "hang out". Outside, the wraparound deck provides beautiful views of the flowering Mountain Laurel that abounds on the property, and the babbling brooks below.

Your vacation can be a relaxing respite from your everyday hustle and bustle, or it can be full of thrills. White water rafting, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, and mountain biking are all available within a short drive. Visit our Attractions page to find the details of these and other fun adventures.

Here’s what our guests have to say:

“Thank you for sharing this wonderful log cabin with us. A beautiful home, beautiful surroundings, beautifully decorated!  Best Regards” - The Falldorf family—Serving in the Air Force, Stationed at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Goldsboro, NC and their special guest Frau Otti Gerten visiting from Speicher, Germany

“Thank you so much for letting us stay at your cabin. We had a blast. We went white water rafting. That’s something special you should do. Thank you again.  Hope to come and visit again.” - Alex, age 12

“We had an unbelievable time here. My favorite thing is the bee-bee-gun. Also the fishing. I caught a rainbow trout. Look forward to coming next year!!!” - Romi, age 10

“We have had such a wonderful time on our vacation. We’ve had a great time on our outings and everyone loved coming back to your beautiful home and relaxing! The early morning hours on the porch were some of my favorite “peaceful” moments. I love your sink fixtures in the restroom—beautiful! My family and friends surprised me with a “40th” birthday. I can’t imagine it being any better than this! Thanks again!” - Jeanine & Family, Mississippi

“We came to North Carolina to reunite with friends, traveling from Wash. DC and Austin, TX with 6 boys, 2 husbands, and 2 dogs. We wanted a secluded retreat for hiking, culture, and boating. We walked all the trails around the house, up the roads, on the Appalachian, checked out the Waterfalls in the Highlands. The mom’s favorite was Dry Falls, the boys all loved the skiing on Lake Fontana. We had a delightful tour of Yellow Branch Pottery, roasted S’mores and played rounds of “Apples to Apples”. Each of us, the lawyer, the engineer, the therapists, the gaggle of boys and the creatures depart rejuvenated, fascinated by mountains, insects, falls & humor!” - Peace and Aloha  Annette, Chuck, Chris, Matt, Jan

“What a wonderful place for our family vacation!  We have had the most relaxing time—water rafting, enjoying such incredible sights as we drove through the mountains and your home is such a great place to spend time in.  Thank you for sharing it with us.” - The Lusty Family, Houlka, MS.