Yes, there are several resorts in Bryson, catering to all sorts of preferences. Long View Resort is the newest in the area, having just opened its main lodge in mid-2024. Long View is considered a micro-resort, which allows only a handful of guests to enjoy the resort at any one time. Only twenty four guests can be at Long View Resort at once, which curates an exclusive feel and allows guests both the chance to escape from others and connect with new travelers that appreciate the same levels of luxury. The resort is styled after modern Scandinavian themes and offers a soothing atmosphere to enjoy the natural surroundings of the Great Smoky Mountains. There are many amenities available to Long View guests, but the most appreciated is our enhanced concierge service offered by our dedicated staff. We strive to make sure that you never miss an experience simply because you didn't know it was available and that your vacation is truly the stress-free escape you were hoping for.

Yes, breakfast is included each day of your stay and is covered by the hotel's resort fee. This fee is required for guests who have chosen to stay in the main Lodge, and it is optional for guests planning on staying in our Longhouses. Our Longhouses have full kitchens in each one, so it is possible to prepare your own meals in order to save on the resort fee. However, with delicious homemade breakfasts prepared daily by our dedicated staff, the nominal resort fee is worth every penny.

Yes! Our dedicated staff can work with any special food need you may have. Just let us know your specific needs by calling us at 828-273-7537 ahead of time or simply speak with our staff upon arrival at the resort and we'll make sure you'll have foods that will work for you while you're with us.

In addition to breakfast, the resort fee also affords you many other options during your stay at Long View Resort. You'll find in-room chocolates waiting for you at check-in, a welcome beverage of your choice when you arrive so you can start to relax and unwind, and our staff often prepares hors d'oeuvres in the evening to share with our guests free of charge. You'll also find backpack coolers with ice packs available for borrow during your stay and also hiking dry bags to help make your daily adventures easier to navigate. In warmer months, commercial river tubes are also available for borrow during your stay, making one of Bryson City's most popular activities - river tubing - totally free for you and your family. There is free fire wood for our fire pits for your use while you're here, and you'll also be able to shop right at the resort from our hand-picked selection of local artisans. And of course, our staff is ready to help you plan your adventures each day from start to finish so you don't miss a thing, even if all you want is someone to pick up your take-out for you.

Yes, but only in our Longhouses. Due to health code restrictions, pets are not allowed inside the main lobby area or any lodge room in the main lodge. But pets are welcome in any of our four Longhouses. If you are bringing your pets, please be aware that there is a $100 pet fee and that pets may not be left alone on the resort property.

No. Most cars can traverse our drive without issue. If you are concerned about driving your car while you're at Long View Resort, our staff is happy to valet park your car free of any charges for doing so.

Cancellations happen, and we're happy to help in the event something happens to your plans. If you booked directly with us through our website, we are happy to offer you a cash refund of your deposit less a 10% cancellation fee as long as you cancel your reservation at least 30 days prior to your arrival date. If you need to cancel in less than thirty days, we are happy to issue you a full credit for anything that you have paid to the resort that can be used against another stay of your choice in the future. This credit will never expire. If you've booked your stay with us through one of our booking partners like Expedia or Booking.com you'll need to contact those platforms directly to discuss your cancellation options. We do not have any flexibility for reservations made through third-party booking engines.

Generally speaking, no. Pets are not allowed in most areas of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. While there are some specific trails inside the park where pets are allowed, pets are restricted on most trails and attractions. This rule is mostly in place to keep pets away from the abundant wildlife inside the park. For more information about where inside the park your pet would be welcome, we recommend checking in at the main Visitor Center just inside the park accessed through the Cherokee park entrance.

No. Pets may not be left unattended inside the Longhouse unless you are using a kennel. Bathrooms or bedrooms may not be substituted for kennels, and you will be held responsible for any damages we find as a result of leaving your pet unattended and not properly kenneled.

Bryson City is a very pet-friendly town, and while the Great Smoky Mountain National Park might not be the most accommodating place for pets, there are many other options available for you and your pet. Here's a short list of things that you can do with your pet while you're here: -Hiking: Pets are welcome to hike anywhere along the Appalachian Trail, in Island Park in downtown Bryson City, along the greenway at the Nantahala River and anywhere inside of the Nantahala National Forest. -Rafting: Several rafting companies in the Nantahala Gorge do allow pets to raft with their families. Rolling Thunder is the best place to start, but you'll discover many others with just a quick phone call to your rafting company of choice. -Dining: Many downtown restaurants are pet friendly and will allow your pet to dine with you. Anthony's Derailed and the Rivers End restaurants are two of the best, and of course food trucks always welcome pets.

Yes! But it's likely very different than the average spa you've ever experienced. We offer traditional spa services at Long View Resort, but they are delivered while completely immersed in the natural surroundings. Our focus is on deep relaxation and connecting to the natural outdoor elements around you to aid in your spa experience here, and our spa areas are situated in the open air with expansive views of the Smoky Mountains. Many spa packages are available and we are happy to customize your spa experience to ensure your experience exceeds your expectations.

The spa service that draws the most attention at Long View Resort is our traditional Scandinavian wood-fired soaker tubs. These tubs are lovingly fired each day by heating a fully immersed rocket stove with hardwood firewood. This process takes about two to four hours depending on the outside temperature and requires no harsh chemicals or electricity to operate. The process of preparing these tubs for users is almost ritualistic, and it invites you to slow down, practice mindfulness and to truly connect to your surroundings. There are three levels of soak experiences our guests can choose from to tailor the experience to their individual needs and budgets. Therapeutic massage is also a very popular spa option for our guests. Our licensed therapists will work with you to deliver the massage that best suits your needs for healing and relaxation. While these massages can occur in-room, we highly recommend enjoying them on our outside treatment areas to add sound and feel of the mountain that surrounds you. Massages are available for single person 60 and 90 minute sessions and also couples massages an hour in duration. We are happy to announce that coming in April 2025 the addition of our outdoor spa pavilion which will add many more services for our guests to enjoy. Planned among these services are hot/cold sauna and cold plunge sessions, full facial and lymphatic release sessions, Opus sound bed experiences, grounded sun therapy and guided forest therapy sessions.

Since our services are largely preformed outside, weather can play a factor in their delivery. Most of our services can be transferred in-room, but if weather outside doesn't cooperate, spa services are fully refundable. Keep in mind for full cash refunds on spa services, our staff must deem the weather too severe to complete the service. If our team can safely and comfortably deliver services as planned and the guest decides they do not wish to keep them, credits for monies paid will be issued to that guest and can be used for future stays and/or services without penalty.

No too much, really. Both are very intimate experiences. A micro-wedding just means your total guest list including your wedding party is under fifty people. A weekend getaway wedding is about the same size, but a big part of your wedding is more about spending quality time with your guests beyond the ceremony. Weekend getaway weddings often include your guests spending a night or two with you at your venue enjoying meals, memories, games, entertainment and more. Micro or weekend, Long View Resort is a perfect venue for your dream wedding.

While there's really no bad time to have a wedding in the North Carolina mountains at Long View Resort, there are times that are more popular than others. October is the hands-down winner for mountain weddings, as couples seek the beauty of the changing colors to set an incredible backdrop for their ceremony. However, spring can be an excellent choice as well for the same reason. In April and early May, new buddings on the trees boast a similar "color change" as the fall leaf season, only with a different color palette. Summer weddings are also an option, just be prepared for higher temperatures during the height of the day.

There's enough room for 24 people to stay overnight at Long View Resort for your wedding. If you have more guests that need lodging, all of our wedding packages include a 30% discount at our second Bryson City location - Sky Ridge Yurts - located only fifteen minutes away from Long View for your guests who choose to stay overnight for your event.

Yes! There are three packages available for weddings at Long View. The major difference between them is the length of stay for your guests and how much enhanced concierge service you will receive with the package you select. They all include dining tables and chairs, ceremony bench seating and a modern wooden backdrop for vow exchange. Some packages include Scandinavian-styled tableware and others still include a relaxing spa day for you and your wedding party. We're happy to talk more about our packages, and we can customize them further based on your specific visions.

Long View Resort is located just minutes from downtown Bryson City, North Carolina. Bryson has been voted "Best Mountain Town In The US" many times and is full of quaint shops and restaurants for your guests to enjoy. Bryson City is also considered to be the "Gateway To The Smokies" with the Great Smoky Mountain National Park being easily accessible from the downtown area. Guests can hike, shop, dine and adventure in just about any way that suits their liking. Want a moonlight zip line bachelorette party? You can do that at the nearby Nantahala Outdoor Center. Maybe take a rafting trip down the Nantahala river before the big day? There are multiple rafting companies all within about fifteen minutes of Long View Resort. Fancy a guided beer or wine tasting? There are many adventure companies in town that will pick you up directly at the resort and take you and your wedding party to several local wineries and breweries to help start your wedding celebration off right. And that's not all - from golfing to testing your luck at Harrah's Cherokee casino - you and your guests will have no problem finding things to do while you're here for your big day.