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Terrace/patio
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Almond, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake View of Fontana Lake close to Great Smoky Mountains and Tail of the Dragon

Prepare for a relaxing retreat where neighbors are not close and quiet is part of the attraction. This house is a fantastic space for families and friends. Close to many adventure related activities including hiking, biking, boating, motorcycling, and much much more. Freshly uplifted with fresh paint, decor, and furnishing. Perfect for a relaxing stay in the mountains or a perfect location as a base for exploration.

Enjoy a game of pool in our game room or a relaxing place to read on one of our porch swings. We have a handful of family board and card games. This house has three levels of decks and surrounded by trees, you will feel like you are the only one in the forest. There are limited views of the lake.

Location is key with this house and you are close to Lake Fontana, Bryson City, the Great Smoky Mountains, the Nantahala Gorge, Cherokee, and the Tail of the Dragon.

Things to Know

*Internet is available but can be spotty during bad weather, this is rare but can happen. We hope, if this happens, this is not an inconvenience but instead a perfect opportunity to have some quality time disconnected by playing games or connecting with the people and nature around you.

The basement, game room, is not controlled by HVAC and can be cold in colder months and warm in warmer months.

The third sleeping area is in a loft area with no walls to the lower level. This room has 2 beds, a couch, and private deck with great views out the windows.

Full Kitchen: We have had no issues cooking a Thanksgiving dinner here for a family of 8.

There is only 1 smart TV in the living room and it includes Netflix and Disney+ (Smart TV also means this does not work if internet is bad, feel free to bring a USB loaded device with your personal movies)

This house has three levels and therefore a lot of stairs and a lot of deck space (Approximately 1500 sqft of deck)

Parking: The parking space is small and tricky. We have had no issues with 2 vehicles but more than that and it requires you to, most likely, back down the long drive way. There is no way to turn a trailer around and should not be attempted. If you do bring a trailer you can inquire with one of the boat docks to see rules related to launching boats and parking trailers. I have seen trailers and trucks parked at the boat dock parking and at a number of places along the road, especially near the cemetery, but this is out of our control.

Pets: We are sorry but pets are not allowed at this property, service or other. A member of our family is severely allergic to pets and we prefer to not have this complication in our life when we enjoy the property.

Pontoon rentals available at Prince Boat Dock (1/4 mile), Fontana Village Resort Marina (17 miles), Almond Boat Dock (7 miles). These book fast and should be planned in advance.

*A security camera is installed at the front entry facing the driveway. This is a Ring Camera system and is motion activated. This does not view any personal space in the house or on the deck and is for the security of the house and the guests.




During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. You'll find features such as 1 hot tub, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and 6 minutes on foot from Fontana Lake
As a guest of Lake View of Fontana Lake close to Great Smoky Mountains and Tail of the Dragon, you'll find a hot tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet Time: Please respect our neighbors by keeping the noise down after 10pm, particularly outside of the house.
Their are health risks associated with the use of hot tubs. Guest agrees to use the hot tub at their own risk. The Owner(s) will not be responsible.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Lake View of Fontana Lake close to Great Smoky Mountains and Tail of the Dragon Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vee I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home! Loved the proximity to Smoky Mountain National Park and Bryson City / Polar Express Train. The house was laid out really well with plenty of beds and the kitchen was stocked well with cookware. We really enjoyed the hot tub and pool table downstairs. Hosts were quick to respond. Would highly recommend.
Beautiful view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway for riding the Dragon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, really enjoyed the hot tub. Nice, quiet house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall the place was great and i hpe to stay there next year.The lake can be seen from the top balcony but its a long distance away. The main living area was great. It has a very large and comfortable sofa that can fit 4 people lying down. The bedrooms were large and the mattresses were nice. The kitchen had everything needed. Having the hot tube and pool table helped on the days we got rain. Having all the maps showing all the different driving roads in the area was a great benefit. A few minor things that would make the stay evan better, 1. Replace the grill. Burners are rusted out and get a new cleaning brush.2. Add a dart board to the pool table area and a Bluetooth speaker to play music.3. Have the cleaning crew clean the area that is off the master bedroom where the corn hole game is. Walked into a few spider web's. Maybe add some furniture and other games to this room. It would make the stay evan better than it was. 4. The breaker on the hot tube tripped nightly. (Not sure if thats on purpose) but if you forgot to turn the breaker back on in the morning and start the heating process, it would take until the next day to get back to temp. You will not be disappointed saying here. Whether with a group of friends to ride the Tail and all the other amazing roads or just your family. Motorcyclists, be aware, there is a small section(few hundred feet) of the road thats not paved and at a good incline when leave the main road to enter the long driveway. Its manageable
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Salisbury, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the home. The home has very comfortable furniture and is set in a very quiet and secluded area. It is the perfect relaxation home or the midway point of many areas of adventure. I would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We had an amazing time staying at this property. We did the train ride through the mountains, white water rafting at NOC, tried (failed lol) fishing, and we were close enough to make a day trip to Pigeon Forge. The area is beautiful and so quiet. You’re close enough to go out and have fun but secluded and quiet when you come home. Absolutely beautiful and had an amazing time. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yuniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

nice place

The place is wonderfully quiet, five miles from a dollar tree, which helps if you forget something at home. The cabin is great, except that we didn't have gas, or at least the fireplace didn't light up for us, and we could barely go down to the play area because it was too cold. Otherwise, we recommend the house, very nice and cozy, and we will definitely go back. We thank you for your work.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheila p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!!

We loved it. Everything was as described. Host was responsive to our needs. Beautiful place,great views!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Derik M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend get away

If your wanting something quiet and off the beaten path this is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Motorcycle home base

Beautiful with lots of space to hang out. Surrounded by woods, making it feel very secluded. Only about 15 minutes away from the grocery store and right in the middle of a lot of great motorcycle rides.. After a long day of writing you get to come home and relax in the hot tub. Couldn’t ask for much more. I saw that the homeowner mentioned the Internet can be spotty and we happen to have a Starlink subscription for our Houseboat so we just brought our dish with us and set it up on the back porch that worked great..
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

This place was so clean and inviting. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rafting at NOC

Nice secluded house. We enjoyed the speakeasy downstairs and played several games of pool. Our second night was a cornhole tournament. We also enjoyed the hot tub and cooked a delicious dinner here. We had way too much space for the two of us but absolutely enjoyed our time here. We only had one truck with us and had no issues with the road or driveway. The NOC was less than 20 minutes away. Would love to come back with a couple friends! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys Weekend

There were 5 of us that have been friends since high school (or before) that hadn’t seen each other in years. We had a great weekend and LOVED this property! Plenty to do just staying at the house - everything was clean and as described. We had a great weekend and would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway house

We have a family cabin on Fontana Lake but it's not big enough for everyone so we rented this house for overflow for a big family get together. We wish we could have stayed longer but we soaked in all the porch time we could get and enjoyed every moment. The house has everything you need, and appears just as described. It was clean and tidy and we've talked about staying again in the future. We didn't see the resident chicken some people have mentioned, but we did see some lizards and buzzards. We were sad to leave but were grateful for a quick getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamesetta B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

It was definitely a memory to put in the books and we will definitely be back everyone enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with a matching view!

My family and I rented this home for our honey moon/ annual trip to Bryson City for the Polar Express. We arrived early and the property manager allowed us to go in early. There was a chicken that hangs around the property and it is the sweetest chicken I have ever met! The chicken let my 5 year old feed it! The home was spacious and cozy. The beds were nice. The home was more than we could have asked for.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Train trip

We came to the area for a train trip through the mountains. We ended up staying at a beautiful home in a very quiet and private area. The owners were awesome and we had a great time. Thanks for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything is better with Friends

The house was amazing! The pictures didn’t do it justice at all. It was the perfect place for all of us to unwind and relax, the only place we’ve ever stayed that we felt cozy enough that we barely went out. And the lake was so lovely! 1000/10 would recommend this property to everyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect way to get off the grid

Man, this place was secluded, just what we needed. Secluded but a short drive to Bryson City and Nantahala. Lake Fontana is beautiful. Internet at the house was spotty, so if you intend to work remote, take that into consideration. Barely any cell service in the area, either. Lots of dark territory. We 100% will come again, and explore some of the area we didn't get to. Nantahala only got 1/2 day of our time, so thats on the list. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY C., Lawrenceville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing time!

House was better in person than the photos. Even though the photos were awesome, seeing it in person, it was more than we anticipated. Especially the bonus area over the car port with the corn hole set-up. Made for some competition between family members on top of the daily evening pool games. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need and then some. Views were amazing. So many decks to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or sit outside at night and listen to nature and enjoy the evening sky. So close to everything you want to do. Tail of the Dragon, Bryson City, Cherohala Skyway and the Tsali mountain bike trails. We hit them all! The only thing I didn’t like, very minor, was the road up to the house and the driveway. Little sketchy but once you been up and down a few times and you get the “how to turn around” in the driveway, it’s wasn’t bad. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Polar Express

Our family enjoyed this lovely home when we went to Bryson City for the Polar Express. The property is conveniently located for other area tourist destinations as well. The house was clean and amenities were quality and plentiful. The owner was especially helpful with directions and communications.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

The scenery was absolutely gorgeous the house had an amazing view. Perfect get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nikki B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Mountain getaway spot

I would consider myself on the germaphobe side of things and this house was clean. This got the short getaway off to a great start. The kitchen was also well stocked which was a plus for my chef husband. In this house you are surrounded by trees - my husband's one request. And you had a view of the lake - it is exactly like the pictures online. This host had things you might have forgotten like soap, q-tips, make-up remover, and hair dryer. The TV had multiple different channels to choose from which was great. The location was also perfect easy drive to Cherokee, Bryson City, and the Fontana Dam which was really cool. Last but not least, the indoor corn hole was awesome! I would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

william m.

Liked: Cleanliness

great vacation house

This house had everything we needed and was well keep . i would change is the living room tv it was to complected to watch. Spent hours try to find Sundays football game also there are only two bedrooms. The bedroom with 2 queen bed is a loft with more open walls then wall can here everything in the house from the bedroom
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022