Camp Brannum Location: Camp Brannum Log Cabin is located next to a picturesque mountain valley horse pasture that borders the Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Bryson City, NC. This beautiful corner of the Smoky Mountains is known as The Settlement at Thomas Divide. Guests staying at Camp Brannum can rent the use of a Horse Paddock for a small fee of $15 per night. Please visit the Thomas Divide page for more information if you would like to bring your Horse on your next vacation. The Thomas Divide Horse and Hiking Trails in the National Park are just a few minutes Horseback Ride from the pasture. A beautiful short scenic drive past the Thomas Divide trail head takes you to one of the most popular sections of the GSMNP known as Deep Creek. This cabin is conveniently located less than 10 minutes from downtown Bryson City. Enjoy the local shops, restaurants, and breweries of the charming mountain town, or stop by and check out the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot, all located in Bryson City. The Deep Creek entrance into the GSMNP is also located just outside of town, where you will find great hiking trails, 3 beautiful waterfalls, and during the Spring and Summer months, excellent tubing! The Harrah's Casino, Oconaluftee River hiking trails & tubing, the popular Mingo & Soco waterfalls, and the Sequoyah National Golf Course are all located in Cherokee, NC about 15 minutes away. You can reach the Almond Boat Dock on Fontana Lake in about 20-25 minutes for some great swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and canoeing options! Or you can experience the exhilaration of white-water rafting, zip lining, and other adventurous excursions out in the Nantahala Gorge located about 20-25 minutes away. Access Road: Motorcycle and Trailer accessible; Smooth Paved Road all the way to cabin, Not Steep, No Sharp Switchbacks, has a large Parking area with enough room to Turn Around MOST Trailer and Vehicle combinations. (Ask the reservation specialist about your trailer) Exterior: The Brannum Cabin is a true Mountain Log Cabin recently renovated. The wide road leading to the Cabin is county maintained for easy access by all vehicle types. Off the main road is the large circular Gravel Driveway with plenty of space for Boat, Motorcycle or Horse Trailers. The Large Flat Front Yard is shaded by large hardwood trees and evergreens that provide privacy. An ideal spot to gather the kids around the Fire Pit to make S'mores or let them chase fire flies. If running around the yard is not your speed the Wide Front Porch is a great place to sit and enjoy the fresh Mountain air. Around to the back yard the Mountain View opens above the acers Horse Pasture. Here sets the Outdoor Hot Tub, perfectly positioned to take advantage of the Mountain View. It is a relaxing experience, after a day adventures in the Mountains, to soak in the Hot Tub while watching Horses graze and play in a pasture below Scenic Mountains. If all this relaxation has made you hungry, cook dinner under the stars on the Grill and set a place at the Picnic Table. If the weather turns unfriendly you can retreat to the shelter of the Screened Porch and still enjoy the fresh Mountain air and Scenic View. Entry Level: When stepping through the front door, you are immediately greeted by the charm of a simpler era. The same natural ruff cut square log beams of the exterior form the interior walls. The ceiling is supported by exposed wood beams throughout the cabin. New bright recessed lighting adds a clean modern touch, though you can dim the lights to set the mood when the time is right. The first room you enter is the living room. Here a comfortable leather sofa sets next to the centrally located wood burning fireplace, hand built with locally sourced stone. Opposite the sofa and to the left of the front door, a large flat screen satellite TV is mounted to the wall. To the left of the fireplace is the door to the second bedroom. This bedroom has two twin beds and a window looking out onto front porch. Stepping around either side of the central fireplace you will enter the full kitchen and dining area. The decor of the kitchen, hammered copper farm house sink, granite counter top, Gas cook top stove and staying true to an era past there is no dish washer. Next to the dining table for both ambiance and warmth on cold winter nights is a gas log stove is positioned against the back of the stone fireplace. To the left of the kitchen is a hallway. The first door on the right is the bathroom. This room is definitely not the outhouse of the past; this room is a completely modern construction though it still retains the warm natural wood and stone colors found throughout the cabin. The large marble tiled shower has a wide glass door. The hammered copper sink is surrounded by a black granite counter top and custom-built vanity cabinet. Past the bathroom the hallway ends at a door to the master bedroom. The spacious master bedroom has a king size bed and a large flat screen TV mounted in the corner. ---- Pet Policy: This cabin is PET FRIENDLY. If you are bringing a pet along for your visit, there are maximum pet restrictions set by the individual cabin owners so be sure to inquire what the restrictions may be for your cabin if you are planning to bring more than one pet with you. Please read our House Rules for more information and specifics about our Pet Policies. ---- Wi-Fi Internet service is not guaranteed. This cabin is located in a remote area where securing reliable internet connectivity poses quite a challenge, which is why we unfortunately are not able to offer technical support should an issue arise. Additionally, as the Wi-Fi service is provided free of charge, we cannot offer refunds of any kind for service interruptions. If needed, we are always available to assist you in finding other options that provide free Wi-Fi internet to patrons.