$799,000
About this home
$76,000+ in annual vacation rental income, a private 2.42-acre setting, and sweeping 180-degree mountain views make this furnished, turnkey retreat an exceptional opportunity in the gated Alarka Highlands community! This successful short-term rental combines established income with the luxury, scenery, and outdoor amenities that make a mountain getaway memorable. Continue its vacation rental use, enjoy it as your own escape, or blend personal stays with income-producing bookings. Beautifully positioned to capture views stretching for miles, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers privacy and inviting spaces to unwind. A beautiful water feature in the front yard, complete with a man-made creek and waterfall, creates a tranquil welcome and sets the tone for the retreat ahead. Inside, large windows showcase the mountain panorama and bring natural light into the open living spaces. A cozy gas log fireplace anchors the spacious living area, which flows seamlessly into a well-appointed kitchen featuring custom walnut cabinetry, soft-close drawers, granite countertops, and under-cabinet lighting. The open layout makes gathering easy, whether hosting friends for a weekend or welcoming vacation guests. Outside, the mountains take center stage. Soak in the hot tub, gather around the fire pit overlooking the layered mountain landscape with dramatic 180 degree sunset views, or settle into one of the multiple outdoor entertaining areas to enjoy the ever-changing scenery. From quiet mornings to sunset filled evenings beside the fire, this property delivers the mountain experience guests come to enjoy. Sold furnished and turnkey, this established vacation rental offers the opportunity to purchase a mountain retreat with an existing rental track record and $76K+ in seller-reported annual vacation rental income. A compelling combination of income, privacy, beautiful surroundings, and personal enjoyment—all in the heart of North Carolina’s mountains.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Canopy MLS
- MLS #
- CAR4435467
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Alarka Highlands
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- N/A
- On market date
- October 19, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 411
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
- District
- Swain County Schools
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
- District
- Swain County Schools
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
- District
- Swain County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Bryson City's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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