The Hive Lodge — Hotel in Bryson City

Our daughter was getting married in Great Smoky Mountain National Park and we found Hive Lodge while looking for a place for all her aunts, uncles and grandparents could stay together and we could not have imagined it as perfect as it was. We also rented the Ol Gun Range Cabin right behind it as we had 24 total people staying there. There were plenty of everything needed for everyone to be very comfortable. The eating area off the kitchen easily fit everyone and we spent the first couple hours of each day having breakfast together there.

Late night or early morning cuddled under a blanket on the rocking chairs on screened porch were just incredible as well!

We hosted a large dinner the night of the wedding for everyone that attended and that turned into groups playing pool, ping pong, cards, dancing, etc well into the early morning hours because there is just so much space to hang out at Hive Lodge. We even had the bridal party booked at a cabin down near the country club but they basically just slept and dressed there as they spent the vast majority of their time at the Hive Lodge with everyone else.

If you are having an event with similar amount of people, you need to check out Hive Lodge and the Ol Gun Range cabin from Rustic Rest. You will not be disappointed.

Another plus was we didn't lock a door on either cabin from the time we checked in until we closed up and left upon...

Beautiful location! Very Remote, take what you'll be needing! Weird that you have to go outside to go upstairs, very strange 🤔 There was a strong mold/mildew smell in the house and No comfortable furniture. Not a place for 45 plus ages, nothing comfortable to sit on or sleep on. Stairs on entry with a handrail only halfway. Had a good time cause we enjoyed each other's company. Wouldn't...

I stayed at The Hive for a week and I loved the whole experience. The scenery in and around the house was beautiful. There were lots of amenities there that was a pleasant surprise. Leaving was very bittersweet and I hope to stay again in the future. I would recommend The Hive to unwind and take a nap on a hammock (I did a few times). Overall...