- Families + Groups - 6 Private Bedrooms
- Hot Tub + River Views - Game Room
- Golf Groups - Harrah’s Casino Nearby
- Convenient to Tubing, Hiking, Scenic Train
- Prime location between Bryson City and Cherokee

Welcome to the Ocona Ridge Lodge, an expansive three-story log cabin designed for families and groups to spend meaningful time together while still enjoying plenty of space and privacy. Perched on a peaceful mountain ridge, the lodge offers beautiful views of the Oconaluftee River below. Rocking chairs on the wraparound deck invite you to take in the sights and sounds of nature.

Ideally located between Bryson City and Cherokee, this lodge offers easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance, hiking, waterfalls, golfing, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad. It’s the perfect home base for outdoor adventure and laid back mountain living.

Home Layout:
6 Bedroom | 4.5 Bath
The Lodge offers six private bedrooms across three levels, giving everyone room to gather and space to unwind.

Main Level
- Bedroom #1: 1 King w/ private en-suite bathroom with walk in shower
- Shared Full Bathroom with sink and tub/shower combo
- Full Kitchen - fully equipped for cooking and dining in home
- Dining room - table can seat 10-12 plus 4 more at the counter. Extra folding chairs & 2 high chairs available.
- Family Room – Smart TV and a gas fireplace (avail Oct-Apr)
- Wraparound covered deck with rocking chairs, hot tub, and grill
- Laundry Room with washer/dryer

Lower Level
- Bedroom #2: 1 King
- Full Bathroom with 2 sinks and shower
- Secondary Kitchenette - sink, full size fridge, microwave, and a drip coffee maker
- Second Living Area – Smart TV and a gas fireplace (avail Oct-Apr)
- Game Room – Smart TV plus selection of classic table games

Upper Level
- Bedroom #3: 1 Queen
- Bedroom #4: 1 Queen
- Bedroom #5: 1 Queen
- Bedroom #6: Bunk Room - 2 triple bunk beds, sleeps 6
- Loft - ladder entrance to loft area open to below, with futon
- Shared Full Bathroom with sink and tub/shower combo, including stability bars for support
- Shared Half Bathroom with sink and toilet
*note: each bedroom on this floor has its own private sink/vanity, making it easy for everyone to get ready even when bathrooms are in use

Location Location Location!
Located in the quiet Ocona Lake Estates community, just off Highway 19 between Bryson City and Cherokee, the lodge is accessed by a one-lane, 2WD friendly gravel mountain road with occasional pull-outs for passing. While the drive itself is manageable for most guests, those unfamiliar with mountain driving should expect winding roads and elevated mountain terrain typical of the area. In winter months, 4-wheel drive and/or chains are recommended in case of snow, but are not required otherwise. Please note that the property itself does not have direct river access. Community river access is located about a 5-minute walk from the lodge.

Security: For safety reasons, there is a ring style exterior security camera that is not monitored but records video and sound 24/7. The camera is motion-activated and overlooks the entrance and driveway to the lodge.

Nearby Attractions & Driving Distances
* 3 miles to Food Lion for a quick grocery run or to stock up for your stay
* 7 miles to Bryson City (restaurants, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, tubing, fishing, Ingles grocery store)
* 5 miles to Cherokee (restaurants, riverfront park, elk viewing, fly fishing, Harrah’s Casino, waterfalls, museum, Oconaluftee Indian Village)
* 8 miles to the Oconaluftee Visitor Center (entrance to Great Smoky Mountains National Park)
* 6 miles to golf at Sequoyah National Golf Club or Smoky Mountain Country Club
* 20 miles to Nantahala Outdoor Center (whitewater rafting and outdoor adventures)
* 1–2 hour scenic drive to Asheville, Maggie Valley, Gatlinburg, Dollywood, and Pigeon Forge (traffic dependent)

***Please review the house rules and cancellation policy to ensure they work for your group.***