Nantahala (Swain Co) Homes for Sale

Nantahala (Swain Co) Homes for Sale

Welcome to Nantahala, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Swain County, North Carolina! This enchanting region, known for its breathtaking natural beauty and outdoor adventures, is the perfect backdrop for your dream home. Bryson City, the charming town at the heart of Nantahala, boasts a rich history and a vibrant community spirit, making it an ideal place to settle down.

Surrounded by the stunning Great Smoky Mountains, Nantahala offers residents unparalleled access to a myriad of recreational activities. From white-water rafting on the Nantahala River to hiking along the picturesque trails of the Smokies, nature enthusiasts will find their haven here. The area is also home to the serene Nantahala Lake, where you can enjoy boating, fishing, or simply soaking in the tranquil views.

When it comes to homes for sale in Nantahala, the options are as diverse as the landscape itself. Whether you’re seeking a cozy cabin tucked away in the woods, a modern home with panoramic mountain views, or a charming cottage in Bryson City, there’s something for everyone. Many properties feature spacious lots, allowing you to embrace the beauty of nature right outside your doorstep.

In addition to the stunning homes available, Nantahala is known for its friendly community and laid-back lifestyle. With local shops, delicious eateries, and seasonal festivals, you'll quickly feel at home. If you’re ready to embark on a new adventure in one of North Carolina’s most picturesque regions, explore the homes for sale in Nantahala today and discover the perfect place to call your own!

Newest Nantahala (Swain Co) Homes for Sale

$268,800
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26047788 MLS
Being sold furnished!! Well-maintained 2 bedroom, 1 bath mountain cabin on a 0.41-acre lot with easy paved access just minutes from downtown Bryson City. The open floor plan features a beautiful stone fireplace, creating a warm and inviting living space. Enjoy the covered front porch, spacious deck, and private hot tub, perfect for relaxing after a day in the mountains. Conveniently located near the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Deep Creek, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, hiking, fishing, rafting, shopping, and dining. Whether you're looking for a full-time home, mountain getaway, or vacation rental, this cabin offers an excellent opportunity in a desirable location.

237 Biltmore Cir, Bryson City
$750,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26047626 MLS
Offered for the first time, this remarkable mid-century modern home sits high above the Nantahala River on 13.6 private, unrestricted acres, capturing sweeping views of the river, mountains, and treetops. The setting feels both dramatic and peaceful, with timeless architecture that blends seamlessly with the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Minutes from hiking, kayaking, ziplining, and outdoor recreation, this is a rare opportunity. Inside, warm white oak floors and handmade mahogany doors and trim create a modern, organic feel. Large windows flood the home with natural light and frame ever-changing views. The open living/dining area features three levels of panoramic windows crowned by a semi-circular upper window, with the loft bedroom enjoying the same vistas. A slightly elevated kitchen with corner windows and a custom mahogany table offers an exceptional spot for meals. The loft bedroom includes an ensuite bath. A separate guest house provides its own bedroom suite upstairs, plus a lower-level living area, full bath, kitchenette, and a deck overlooking the river and mountains. It has a successful short-term rental history, and the main home offers the same potential.

11150 Hwy 19 W, Bryson City
$279,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26047362 MLS
Welcome to your perfect mountain retreat in Nantahala Village! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin offers a blend of comfort and convenience, featuring low-maintenance living so you can spend more time enjoying the beauty around you. The cabin comes fully furnished with pine flooring, tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings, and a stone wood-burning fireplace for cozy evenings. The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances, and a large picture window frames serene wooded views from your end-unit location—providing added privacy and tranquility. Enjoy resort-style amenities including tennis courts, a pool, and a fitness center. With easy paved access, you're just minutes from Bryson City and the scenic Nantahala Gorge. Move right in and start living the mountain lifestyle you've always dreamed of!

319 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bryson City
$599,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26047331 MLS
Imagine drinking your morning coffee, while taking in the breathtaking, expansive, year-round view of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park from the porch of this authentic log cabin! This home has been cherished and maintained and it's apparent everywhere you look. New Roof 2021, New HVAC 2022, New gas logs and fireplace 2022, Tankless gas water heater 2022, Exterior painted 2022, Composite decking 2021, New private well 2024. New 6' gutters installed 2026. This home comes fully furnished, and has an outdoor shower and hot tub. Short-term rental history available. Comes with adjacent lot, pin # 664100332843.

260 Smoky Vw, Bryson City
$280,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26046935 MLS
This rustic Bryson City mountain cabin is just what you're searching for! It's a serene get-away, or a fun adventure - convenient, intimate, and comfortable in all seasons. With the warm, tongue-and-groove wood interior, you feel right at home reading, playing board games, entertaining, and gathering together. Guests have privacy with a split bedroom layout, but can still enjoy each other with its open-concept kitchen/dining/living area. Simplicity speaks volumes with the cabin's no-fuss maintenance. Or, investors can explore rental income options for this property. It is minutes from the NOC, Fontana Lake, GSMRR, Cherokee Casino, hiking trails, fishing, dining, shopping, boating, and much more. Further, guests can take advantage of the Resort's many amenities - a fitness center, swimming pool, game room, restaurant/bar, and such. STRs allowed, but no rental history; septic records requested. Co-listed with Jon House, Howard Hanna Allen Tate in Mooresville/Lake Norman.

299 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bryson City
$264,850
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26046663 MLS
PRICE REDUCED.........Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath fully furnished cabin with breathtaking long-range views of the Great Smoky and Nantahala Mountains! This inviting retreat features warm tongue-and-groove walls and ceilings, hardwood floors, and a spacious deck perfect for enjoying the scenery. Inside, the open-concept layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating an ideal space to relax or entertain. The split-bedroom design offers privacy, with a full bath conveniently located between the bedrooms. Dry storage beneath the cabin provides easy space for kayaks and outdoor gear after a day of adventure. Located just minutes from the Nantahala River, Lake Fontana, Almond Boat Dock, Tsali Recreation Area, and downtown Bryson City, this property offers easy access to top outdoor attractions. Community amenities include a restaurant and bar, pool, game room, fitness center, and indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, with optional horseback riding available. Being offered fully furnished, just bring your toothbrush and start enjoying the cabin the Smokys you've always dreamt of!

307 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bryson City
$350,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26045438 MLS
This creekside Bryson City cabin offers a peaceful riverfront setting just minutes from some of the Smokies' most visited attractions. Positioned near Deep Creek, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park entrance, the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, and the Nantahala Outdoor Center, the property provides easy access to hiking, rafting, tubing, fishing, and scenic train excursions. The 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout features two main-level queen bedrooms and additional upper-level sleeping space with 2 bonus rooms, along with a full kitchen and open living area designed for relaxed mountain stays. Outside, guests can gather around the fire pit, grill on the gas BBQ, or enjoy outdoor dining beside the water. With private backyard space, ample parking, and a prime location near Bryson City's dining and shops, this property is well positioned as a turnkey short-term rental or low-maintenance Smoky Mountain retreat.

12730 Hwy 19, Bryson City
$459,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26042620 MLS
This remarkable property is nested in the heart of stunning Nantahala Gorge! Enjoy 7.5 acres of privacy complete in this charming home in the woods! This warm house is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom with a full basement and complete with a sauna! The upstairs has a large kitchen which opens to the living room and the warmth of wood accents radiate throughout for that cabin like feel! There are two mini-split units for heating and cooling, one on each level and a wood stove for those brisk winter nights. This expansive property will assure privacy. Outdoor lovers rejoice! The Nantahala River is minutes away including the world-famous Nantahala Outdoor Center. Enjoy rafting, bring your boat to nearby Lake Fontana, go mountain biking or hiking at the amazing Tsali Recreation Area. Oh, and did I mention a creek that snakes thru the property? Come and see for yourself! Owner occupied no drive-by please.

344 Euchella Br, Bryson City
$225,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 26039362 MLS
Charming and secluded feeling, yet close to all the attractions in and around Bryson City! This historic 1-bedroom, 1-bath cottage offers a peaceful pond view from the front porch, or you can relax on the screened back porch, surrounded by the beauty of nature. For adventure lovers, it's less than four miles to the Nantahala Outdoor Center, offering whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking trails, dining, and shopping. Fontana Lake is within hiking distance! Plus, you're just 10 miles to the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and about 25 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino. This turn-key destination includes beautiful linens for easy turnovers, a DVD player, and a large collection of DVDs, making it an excellent short-term rental or a cozy weekend retreat. It's being sold fully furnished—ready to enjoy or rent out immediately!

180 Valley Ln, Bryson City
$269,900
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26042619 MLS
Your dream home awaits and the hard part is done! This house is "dried in" and all you need to do now is let your imagination run wild and complete this amazing custom home on 2.5 private acres in the Nantahala Gorge Area! The house upstairs is plumbed for a kitchen and full bathroom. The studs are in for the walls for all the rooms upstairs which includes a kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. There is a large open area that can be used for the living room and dining room or whatever you imagine! A loft area is above the living room for additional sleeping quarters or an office. Walk out of the living room area to a large deck and enjoy the cool mountain air. The Railings for the deck and handrails for steps are not on structure yet so view with extreme caution. The basement area is intended as a studio/apartment and is plumbed as such. There is a large garage that can fit one vehicle and still have plenty of room as a workshop. Located in the Nantahala Gorge, this location is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast for rafting on the Nanty, fishing, boating on Lake Fontana, Mountain Biking at world famous Tsali Recreation Area! Owner lives next door no drive-by's please.

347 Euchella Branch Rd, Bryson City
$265,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 26042708 MLS
This Nantahala Gorge duplex offers easy access, great views, and a prime location near top attractions including NOC, Cardinal Coffee, Tsali, Fontana Lake, and Bryson City/Cherokee. With a new roof, community water and sewer, and access to amenities such as a pool, fitness center, and tennis courts, maintenance and ownership are refreshingly simple. Visit whenever you wish and let the property work for you the rest of the time—ideal for frequent vacation rentals or a dependable long-term tenant. Schedule a showing today and open the door to your own Nantahala Gorge getaway.

157 Blue Ridge Pkwy, Bryson City
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