Pala Chino is located near Topton, NC, surrounded by forested terrain and rolling hills. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Nantahala National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, offering hiking and outdoor activities.

Located in Nantahala National Forest across from the beautiful Nantahala Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North

The space

Nestled in the heart of Nantahala, the Pala Chino Yurt is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature. Enjoy stunning forest views, watersports on Lake Nanatahala, take a hike on Bartram Trail, have a coffee from your private deck, or curl up by the fire with a good book. Our yurt is fully equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a kitchenette, full-size bathroom and shower, queen-size bed, and a pillow-top futon sofa.

Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, attending a wedding nearby, or enjoying a family vacation, our yurt is the perfect place to create lasting memories.

The half-acre property has plenty of parking and turnaround space (up to three vehicles allowed), a 10 foot picnic table, large fire pit, and private outdoor deck space. Vehicles with low ground clearance and motorcycles are not recommended, as the road and driveway up the hill are gravel. Trailers are prohibited.

Inside, you’ll find the queen size bed that sleeps two adults as well as the futon sofa that sleeps one adult or two small children. The kitchenette is equipped with an apartment-style fridge and freezer, induction burner cooktop, microwave, coffee pot, and other small standard kitchen appliances.

Amenities:

• Large, private deck with chairs

• Picnic table

• Fire pit and chairs

• Parking for up to 3 vehicles (no trailers allowed, four-wheel drive vehicles recommended)

• Kitchenette with small refrigerator and freezer, induction cooktop, microwave, and more

• Full-sized bathroom with stand-in shower and toilet

• Queen-size bed (sleeps 2)

• Futon sofa (sleeps 1 adult or 2 children)

• Linens and towels provided

• Pool towels can also be provided, please message the host to request

• WiFi

• TV

• Pet-friendly (no pet beds, bowls, or toys provided)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE AREA

There will be NO CELL PHONE RECEPTION at the yurt and within a 10-15 mile radius of the property. Guests are encouraged to use our WiFi and turn on WiFi calling (check with your cell carrier to see if this is provided).

For routing your phone maps to the yurt, please route when you leave your current location (while you still have cell service). YOU WILL LOSE SERVICE WHEN YOU’RE ABOUT 10-15 MILES AWAY. If you keep your cell phone maps routed and DON'T TOUCH IT, it will still keep your route up to the property. Specific directions and yurt location will be provided after booking.

Pala Chino Yurt

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This place is right down the road from Nantahala wedding venue, which made it very convenient for the wedding we were attending! It was comfortable, clean, cozy and unique! We would stay here again! 

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