Ship Shak on the River

Shipping container in Bryson City, North Carolina

  1. 2 guests
  2. 1 bed
  3. 1 bath
Hosted by Kyle
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

30-min drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This home is near the national park.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the keypad.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Stay “inside the box", at our unique 20' shipping container. This studio space boasts gorgeous sweeping views of the Tuckasegee river. You may not want to leave the sounds and views of the river, even with charming downtown Bryson City less than one mile away and the entrance to the Great Smokies National Park with its walking trails and waterfalls only minutes away!

The space
Set on a beautiful river view property, our Shipping Container Studio home is the perfect location for your Bryson City getaway. Watch the river go by from the comfortable chairs on the covered porch or fire pit area. The Great Smoky Mountains train, a scenic passenger train ride, also passes by a couple of times per day!

Step inside the Ship Shak to discover a well appointed space, while small, has all the touches you expect: a queen bed, kitchenette, flat screen internet TV, and a spacious bathroom with a shower.

1 dog is allowed for a fee. Please review "house rules" for details.

What to Bring:
Firewood
charcoal
coffee for drip coffee pot
coffee condiments

*We provide a starter amount of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags etc. These are meant to last a day or two. If you're booking a longer stay, you will want to bring more of these items.

* The kitchenette is equipped with dishes, utensils toaster oven, microwave, hot plate and some cookware.

*New queen mattress installed January 2023:)

Traveling with others? Check out our other homes located on this property.
*Time Flies on The River
and
*Rivers Edge
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Looking for something in Town? Check out our downtown properties:
*Bryson City Tiny House
and
*The Bryson City Flat

Other things to note
1. We have smart television which allows you to login to your favorite internet streaming provider. We do provide You Tube TV service or you can watch the TV Plus app for free without a login.
2. We do allow 1 dog for a fee. Please review our house rules for those details.
3. The kitchenette is has a microwave, toaster oven and hot plate for cooking inside. The fire pit area outside contains a small charcoal grill and grilling grate that swings over the fire pit for cooking. You'll just need to bring along charcoal and firewood to complete the experience!
4. The Great Smoky Mountains railway runs in front of the property. This is a scenic tourist train that runs during the day/evening/early night and is a big reason why people visit Bryson City. It does not run during the night when people generally are sleeping.
5. There are two other vacation rental dwellings on this property. Each house has its own private outdoor space.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

River view
Waterfront
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed

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Rated 4.96 out of 5 from 523 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Bryson City, North Carolina, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Ship Shak is located in the town of Bryson City but feels more remote and removed from town life. You have access to Deep Creek, which is part of the Smoky Mountains National Park, in minutes. AND! this location is less than a mile to the heart of downtown Bryson City. It's really the best of both worlds! The house is located on the Tuckaseegee River with the Smoky Mountain Scenic Railroad and Old River Road fronting the property. Guests enjoy watching the tourist train pass by, especially in November and December when it's decorated for the Polar Express! Old River road is also a great resource offering prime river access or take a leisure walk down the long dirt road!

Meet your host

Superhost
3,231 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Construction/Real Estate Development
Lives in Bryson City, North Carolina
A single father who enjoys small town living in the Great Smoky Mountains. I enjoy road and mountain biking the roads and trails in western North Carolina.

Kyle is a Superhost

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Co-hosts

  • Lisa

Host details

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Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
2 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs