The Cabins at Long Branch in the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala, NC

The Cabins at Long Branch in the Great Smoky Mountains and Nantahala, NC 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cabins in the Smoky Mountains near the Nantahala Gorge with rafting, boating, fishing, hik Planning a small group getaway?

The Nantahala Gorge is known far and wide for whitewater rafting and kayaking. Yet the mountains high above the Gorge offer hidden treasures — a scenic mountain river with world-class trout fishing and quiet Nantahala Lake with boating and fishing. And that's where you'll find The Cabins at Long Branch — two secluded cabins on 40 acres bordered by a trout stream and the Nantahala National Forest.

http://www.thecabinsatlongbranch.com/

The cabins are identical in design. Yet the unique, handcrafted furnishings give each a distinctive look. Each has two bedrooms; beautiful stacked stone fireplace; large, covered porch; and beautifully distressed plank flooring. There's central heat and air, satellite TV, WiFi and all the modern conveniences of home.

• Secluded, wooded setting at 3500 feet
• Near Andrews, Franklin and Bryson City, NC
• Just minutes from Nantahala rafting
• Just minutes from Nantahala Lake
• Walk or drive to trout streams

The Cabins at Long Branch are located near Andrews, Franklin and Bryson City, NC - about 2.5 hours north of Atlanta, 1.5 hours east of Chattanooga and 1.5 hours west of Asheville. Dogwood Breeze, like Sassafras Breeze, has contemporary features and amenities, yet with finishes that give it a comfortable, rustic feel. Enjoy the big flat screen TV with Dish satellite coverage, the DVD player, the bedroom radio or listen to the sounds of nature. There's a queen-size bed, two twin beds and hide-a-bed couch, plus plenty of space for children to bunk out on pallets on the floor at no extra charge. http://www.thecabinsatlongbranch.com/dogwood.html

• Great room with 19-foot vaulted ceiling
• Stacked stone gas fireplace
• Large flat screen TV with Dish Network
• WiFi
• Fully-equipped kitchen and dining area
• Bedroom with hand-crafted queen bed
• Bedroom with two twin beds
• Hide-a-bed sofa sleeps two
• Bath with double sinks & tub/shower
• Covered back porch with rocking chairs
• Towels and linens furnished
• Washer/dryer
• Central heat and air
• Telephone for local and credit card calls
• Outdoor charcoal grill
The kitchens are fully furnished with all appliances including range, refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher, microwave, blender, toaster, coffee maker, and electric grill. Or an extended family gathering? With both cabins, we can accommodate groups as large as twelve. Like its twin cabin, Sassafras Breeze is ideal for a couple's romantic getaway or a family vacation in the NC Mountains. Cabin rentals fully furnished with modern kitchens and full size washers and dryers, perfect for extended stays or just a weekend away. http://www.thecabinsatlongbranch.com/sassafras.html

Our Nantahala cabin rentals are in the heart of the Great Smokies playground. The Nantahala's whitewater rafting, fishing and boating are all just minutes from The Cabins at Long Branch. There's a wide array of more great things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. http://www.thecabinsatlongbranch.com/thingsToDo.html

Some suggestions:
• Raft or kayak the Nantahala with —
Wildwater Rafting
Appalachian Rivers
Brookside Rafting
Carolina Outfitters
Endless River Adventures
• Go horseback riding with —
Smokemont Stables
Horseshoe Creek Riding Stables
Carolina Outfitters
• Fish with a Fly Fishing Guide
• All about fishing in the Smokies
• Visit the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
• Take the family tubing on Deep Creek
• Visit a Gem Mine in Franklin "The Gem Capitol of the World"
• Purchase NC fishing license online
• Go boating and swimming on Nantahala Lake
• Lake Santeetlah & Fontana Lake marinas
• Go mountain biking at Tsali
• Take a jetboat ride on Fontana Lake
• Play golf at —
Smoky Mountain Country Club Whittier
Cherokee Hills Golf Club Murphy
Franklin Golf Course Franklin
• Take a scenic excursion or dinner train on theGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad
• Ride a zipline with RidgeRunner Zip Lines orNantahala Gorge Canopy Tours
• Drive the scenic Cherohala Skyway
• Hike in the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
• Visit the Cherokee Indian Reservation
• Try your luck at Harrah's Cherokee Casino
• Visit the Biltmore Estate in Asheville
• Take in a show Smoky Mountain Performing Arts Center in Franklin
• Take the kids to the Fun Factory in Franklin
• Take the family to Santa's Land in Cherokee
• Visit the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
• Stop by the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown
• Closest grocery store, liquor store and movie theater are in Andrews NC. Reservation Request: http://www.thecabinsatlongbranch.com/resRequest.html

Location and Map: http://www.thecabinsatlongbranch.com/location.html

Available year around. Enjoy our cool summer temperatures, colorful fall foliage, beautiful winter snows, and our spring flowers and wildlife.

05/26/2026

Good news, lake friends… Lakes End Cafe & Grill is now OPEN on Wednesdays! 🎉🍔🌄

That means even more time to enjoy lunch, dinner, lakeside views, and your favorite meals on beautiful Nantahala Lake.

⏰Current Hours for the Summer:
Wednesday – Thursday: 11am – 7pm
Friday – Saturday: 11am – 8pm
Sunday: 11am – 6pm

Come relax by the water, enjoy great food with family and friends, and make the most of summer at Lakes End Cafe & Grill.

05/22/2026

100 years ago today, important steps were taken toward creating Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

While the Smokies weren't officially established until 1934, it was on May 22, 1926, that President Calvin Coolidge signed the bill authorizing its creation.

Whether you come to the Smokies to hike the 848 miles of trails, drive the eight scenic auto tours, discover the 22,000+ documented species, or learn about the region’s rich cultural history, thank you for being part of the Smokies story. Your love for this place helps us protect Great Smoky Mountains National Park for the next 100 years and beyond.

There are only sixty two miles of amazing scenery between your cabin and this mile high observation post. Come take a lo...
05/21/2026

There are only sixty two miles of amazing scenery between your cabin and this mile high observation post. Come take a look for yourself

Just down the road. Get a head of the summer crowds. Book your cabin now.
05/20/2026

Just down the road. Get a head of the summer crowds. Book your cabin now.

White Water Rafting & Zipline Canopy Tours in the Smokies and Blue Ridge. 3 Wildwater Adventure Locations - Chattooga, Nantahala, and Ocoee.

05/20/2026
05/17/2026

A park ranger conducting a routine trail maintenance patrol in Great Smoky Mountains National Park noticed an unnatural metallic glint high up in a rocky outcrop along a little-used side trail.
What he found was a crashed and remarkably preserved small aircraft from 1943 — a U.S. Army Air Forces liaison plane that had been missing for 81 years.
The discovery happened last week near the North Carolina-Tennessee border in a remote, heavily wooded section of the park. Ranger Marcus Hale was clearing storm debris when he spotted twisted metal and fabric caught in the rocks above the trail. After reporting the find and bringing in a specialized recovery team, investigators confirmed it was a 1943 Piper L-4 Grasshopper observation plane that disappeared during a training flight in bad weather in December 1943.
The plane had apparently struck the mountainside and slid into a narrow crevice, where it remained largely protected from the elements. The cold, shaded mountain environment and the way the wreckage wedged between rocks helped preserve large sections of the fabric-covered airframe, instruments, and personal effects of the pilot. Recovery teams carefully documented the site and recovered the pilot’s identification tags, allowing his family — some of whom are still alive — to finally receive closure after more than eight decades.
Aviation archaeologists called the find significant because the plane is largely intact compared to most crash sites from that era. The wreckage is being carefully removed and will be conserved for eventual display at a regional aviation museum honoring World War II training operations in the Southeast.
Park officials have temporarily closed the immediate area for safety while the full recovery takes place. This unexpected discovery has brought renewed attention to the many aircraft that went missing in the Smokies during the war years and provided a long-awaited answer for one pilot’s family.

04/23/2026
04/23/2026

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has announced the dates for its annual synchronous firefly viewing event. Guests can sign up for a chance to see the fireflies. Viewing dates are scheduled from May 20-27, which is when the fireflies are expected to be at their peak.

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Nantahala, NC
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