Cabin Rentals in Nantahala, NC
3,500 ft Elevation · Nantahala National Forest · Trout Stream
Our Story
Nestled at 3,500 feet in the heart of western North Carolina, The Cabins at Long Branch is your gateway to the untouched beauty of the Smokies. Forty private acres of wilderness, the vast Nantahala National Forest as your backyard, and a legendary trout stream just minutes away.
Each cabin is a handcrafted haven — stone fireplaces, covered porches, distressed plank floors. Come for a night. Leave counting the days until you return.
The Cabins at Long Branch
40 acres of wilderness in the heart of the Nantahala
Choose Your Escape
A handcrafted mountain retreat with stacked stone fireplace, large covered porch, and distressed plank flooring that tells the story of the Appalachians.
Sister to Sassafras Breeze with its own distinctive handcrafted character. Both can be rented together for larger groups seeking seclusion.
The perfect couples retreat. Tucked into the ancient forests of the southern Appalachians on Wayah Road — intimate, secluded, and unforgettable.
Our most spacious cabin with upscale amenities, long-range views from every porch and bedroom, ADA-accessible first floor, jetted tub, 4 smart TVs, and a firepit.
The Cabins at Long Branch
What's Included
Stacked stone fireplaces in Sassafras, Dogwood & Sky Breeze — Tulip Poplar has a classic wood-burning stove
Large covered porches overlooking the forest — your front row seat to nature
All-season comfort no matter what the mountain weather brings
Fiber internet & Smart TVs in Sassafras, Dogwood & Tulip Poplar — Sky Breeze has satellite TV
Distressed plank floors and artisan furnishings with genuine mountain character
World-class trout fishing minutes away — catch & keep June 1–Sept 30
True seclusion — bordered by Nantahala National Forest on all sides
Cool mountain summers and magical snowy winters far above the heat
Year-Round Beauty
Wildflowers, rushing streams, and wildlife emerging from winter slumber
Cool mountain temps while the valley swelters — nature's air conditioning
World-famous foliage painting the mountains gold, red, and orange
Snow-dusted ridges, crackling fireplaces, and mountain magic
Long Branch Cabin Rentals in Nantahala, NC
The Cabins at Long Branch sits on 40 private acres in Topton, North Carolina — the heart of the Nantahala region in the southern Appalachians. At 3,500 feet elevation, our four handcrafted cabins are the ideal base camp for exploring one of the most spectacular outdoor destinations in the eastern United States.
The Nantahala National Forest surrounds the property on all sides, and a legendary trout stream sits just minutes away. Whether you're watching mist roll off the ridge from your covered porch or heading out to fish the Nantahala, Long Branch delivers an authentic mountain experience that's hard to find anywhere else in western North Carolina.
Each cabin is fully equipped with modern amenities — full kitchen, washer and dryer, fiber internet, Smart TVs, and central heat and air — while preserving the handcrafted mountain character that makes a stay in Nantahala unforgettable.
Our four cabins each have their own personality and size. The intimate one-bedroom Tulip Poplar is ideal for couples seeking a secluded mountain getaway. Sassafras Breeze and Dogwood Breeze each sleep up to six guests and can be reserved together for larger groups. The three-bedroom Sky Breeze sleeps six with ADA-accessible features, long-range ridge views, and a jetted tub.
We're centrally located in Nantahala — just minutes from the Nantahala Gorge Outdoor Center and world-class whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, and within an easy drive of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the town of Cherokee, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest.
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Beyond the Cabin
Long Branch sits at the heart of the most spectacular outdoor destination in the eastern United States. World-class adventure is minutes away.
Start Your Adventure
Whether it's a summer escape, fall foliage getaway, snowy winter retreat, or a spring adventure — Long Branch is ready to welcome you.