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Bee Branch Lodge

Bedrooms: 8

Bathrooms: 8 full, 1 ½-bath

Sleeps: 20

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Bee Branch Lodge (formally Sabbath House) is an 8 bedroom/8.5 bath lodge that sleeps 19-20. It is ideally suited for family reunions, group retreats, and small weddings. The 5,000 square foot lodge with 8 bedrooms is located in the Smoky Mountains, just outside of Bryson City, NC, Bee Branch Lodge is a unique retreat house that provides a peaceful environment where friends and family can truly reconnect with each other.

Lodge Information: The main portion of the lodge features a large, two-story gathering room with a stone wood burning fireplace, comfortable Mission style sofas and chairs, and dining tables and chairs for 16-20. The loft has a comfortable seating area and library. A covered porch with rocking chairs runs the full 155 foot length of the lodge, offering an ideal place to visit with friends and family and enjoy the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains. There is also an outdoor fire pit area with seating that provides a great place for making s'mores and enjoying the beautiful night sky unobstructed by the lights of the city.

Room Information: The lodge has eight individual bedrooms for your group, each with its own private bath. Each bedroom has its own private entrance from the front porch, that overlooks the Great Smoky Mountains. Five bedrooms have a set of twin beds, and three have both a twin and a full size bed. One bedrooms is handicapped accessible.

The Bee Branch Lodge driveway is located off a gravel road with steepness, 4-wheel or all-wheel drive is necessary.

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Mountain Roads:
Be prepared for steep, narrow, and curvy roads, both state-maintained and private.
Gravel roads are common.
These roads are part of the mountain charm but may require extra caution while driving.
Vehicle Requirements:

Yellow Rose prioritizes your safety.
Cabin descriptions will specify if 4WD, AWD, or FWD is required for access.
Call Yellow Rose before booking if you plan to bring motorcycles to inquire about motorcycle-friendly cabins.
If you have any concerns about accessing your cabin, call Yellow Rose before arrival for a discussion.
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Locally owned and operated since 1995
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Amenities ↑↓

Access

4x4 Or AWD Required

Amenity

Shower

Toilet

Twin/ Single

Arrival Day

Flexible

Attractions

Autumn Foliage

Botanical Garden

Caves

Churches

Cinemas

Coin Laundry

Festivals

Forests

Library

Live Theater

Museums

Playground

Pond

Recreation Center

Restaurants

Synagogues

Waterfalls

Winery Tours

Zoo

Car

Necessary

General

Air Conditioning

Fireplace

Heating

Linens Provided

Living Room

Parking

Towels Provided

Health And Safety

Clean With Disinfectant

Enhanced Cleaning Practices

High Touch Surfaces Cleaned With Disinfectant

No-contact Check-in And Check-out

SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Towels And Bedding Washed In Water That's At Least 60sC/140sF

Kitchen

Coffee Maker

Dining Table

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

Microwave

Oven

Refrigerator

Stove

Leisure Activities

Antiquing

Bird Watching

Eco Tourism

Gambling Casinos

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Paddle Boating

Photography

Scenic Drives

Sight Seeing

Sledding

Walking

Local Services And Businesses

ATM/bank

Babysitter

Fitness Center

Groceries

Hospital

Laundromat

Massage Therapist

Medical Services

Room Subtype

Bedroom

Shower

Sports And Adventure Activities

Basketball Court

Cycling

Fishing

Fly Fishing

Freshwater Fishing

Golf

Hiking

Hunting

Ice Skating

Mountain Biking

Mountain Climbing

Rafting

Swimming

Tennis

Water Skiing

Water Tubing

Whitewater Rafting

Standard Amenities

4x4 Or AWD Required

Suitability

Non Smoking Only

Pets Not Allowed

Wheelchair Accessible

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A great place for groups to gather

Review Date: May 28, 2024

Vacation Date: May 24, 2024

"We love this place and it's view.

Reviewed By: Dan P.

Mixed feelings

Review Date: March 21, 2024

Vacation Date: March 15, 2024

"There was no running water for the first four hours. They did send a plumber, after several phone calls, that got it fixed. However, due to the water being out, we happened to see that the water filtration system was not in working order. So the rest of our stay there the running water was not drinkable. The road up was fairly treacherous, but manageable. The cleanliness was lacking severely. Several piles of mouse droppings about the property. The property was set up great for a group with the main area being a great gathering place. And the rooms off to each side being a great location for privacy. It was a beautiful area.

Reviewed By: Christine M.

THANKSGIVING RETREAT

Review Date: December 12, 2023

Vacation Date: November 23, 2023

"Plenty of space for everyone with your own private quarters. Best stocked kitchen of any home we've stayed in! It was a great time for our family!

Reviewed By: sandra u.

November 10-11

Review Date: November 13, 2023

Vacation Date: November 10, 2023

"The house was very nice and accommodated 20 people. Very family friendly. I will definitely stay again.

Reviewed By: Sterling C.

A true place to rest

Review Date: August 15, 2023

Vacation Date: July 27, 2023

"We very much enjoyed our stay at Sabbath House. It had everything we needed to host a small men’s retreat. Fully equipped kitchen, individually controlled AC in each bedroom, meeting, space, and beautiful views on the porch. The location was still convenient to the Nantahala gorge and other activities around Bryson City. We will definitely be back for more events. I recommend this location for anyone who wants to get away and rest.

Reviewed By: Chris I.

Sabbath House was perfect for our family reunion

Review Date: August 7, 2023

Vacation Date: July 30, 2023

"This large 8 br, 8.5 bathroom is perfect for large groups. It has something for everyone. Huge deck with lots of rockers and amazing view and a big main room with well equipped kitchen. Downstairs was a great room with games, ping pong, etc that all the younger set enjoyed. Upstairs was a library for anyone who wants to get away from noise and confusion of large groups. All 8 bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. Can’t wait to go back. Don’t let the warning about the driveway scare you too much. Even a small Honda Fit made it up and down easily. Just drive slowly and don’t stop till you are at the top. It is so worth it.

Reviewed By: Susan M.

Youth Retreat

Review Date: August 7, 2023

Vacation Date: July 17, 2023

"Rental wasn’t cleaned very well. There were dirty baby diapers in the trash can in the dining room and the coffe grounds hadn’t been cleaned out of the coffee pot. There should have been more of a warning about how bad the road is. It rained a lot of our trip and we were afraid to leave very much. TV didn’t work.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Beautiful Sabbath House

Review Date: June 21, 2023

Vacation Date: June 9, 2023

"Lovely lodge that easily accommodated our group of 12 people.
The views from the lodge are gorgeous and the facilities more than adequate. We found every spoon or cup we needed in the lovely kitchen. The driveway could be a challenge to someone without gravel road experience, and all of us came up the mountain without a problem.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Great rental with a beautiful view

Review Date: May 31, 2023

Vacation Date: May 26, 2023

"This rental is perfect for family get together. Each couple had their own room and bathroom. Spectacular view from the front porch and lots of room inside for dining and socializing.

Reviewed By: Dan P.

Great place

Review Date: January 18, 2023

Vacation Date: December 29, 2022

"This home was great. Great view too.

Reviewed By: Jeannette S.

Sabbath House Fantastic

Review Date: December 8, 2022

Vacation Date: November 18, 2022

"Very nice for groups. A bit of an adventure drive to get to but great vistas on the way up. Eight nice 2-twin bed & bath rooms and a large common area. Good kitchen facilities.

Reviewed By: Anonymous

Sabbath House

Review Date: October 11, 2022

Vacation Date: October 7, 2022

"First of all, the house was very spacious that accommodated our large group. The rooms were clean and basic necessities were provided like towels, tissue and soap. We enjoyed the view of the trees starting to show different colors and we were able to witness a beautiful sunrise. The adults and children also enjoyed the fire pit that was located on the side. We enjoyed having coffee while watching the beautiful scenery of trees on the mountain.
The only downside was the way going up the house. the road is unpaved and if you don't have any experience driving up on an unpaved road with with some narrow turns, it would be a struggle. But Haley and his husband were very kind enough to drive our vehicles and helped us get familiar with the road by briefing us on the way up to the house. Overall, the house and its location are very nice. It is not just advisable to drive up and down in the dark.

Reviewed By: Jesiree G.