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Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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Almond, NC
  • Fontana Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪24 min drive‬

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

Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views

Sunrise Cove offers lake living in the Smoky Mountains at it's best! Located on pristine Fontana Lake for your fishing, boating and swimming adventures. You won't want to leave this serene atmosphere, but if you do, you're only 20 minutes to Bryson City with shopping, dining, white water rafting and more. Don't forget about the Great Smoky Railroad! Book now for the Polar Express! The Nantahala River, Nantahala Outdoor Center and the Gorge are just 15 minutes away as well! Feel free to bring your boat!

As you enter the cabin, you'll immediately be greeted by an open floor plan, with cathedral ceilings and lots of windows for natural sunlight. The main living area is thoughtfully decorated with comfortable furnishings. Gather in the dining space or well equipped kitchen as you cook up your favorite meals.

You have 2 guest rooms to choose from, the comfortable primary bedroom with ensuite is on the main level and upstairs is a loft bedroom with ensuite as well.There is no doubt that you will spend most of your time enjoying the outdoors, boasting two levels of covered deck and a screened-in portion, there is not a bad spot to take in the views of the mountains and the lake. You will also have direct lake access, just take the stairs that lead down to the floating dock. Bring your boat, kayaks and any other water toy you love!

You will not want to leave this peaceful mountain lake property!

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Sunrise Cove you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Home Truths:
- Sleeps in beds: 4 - Max Occupancy: 6
​​​​​​​- Inflatable kayaks are provided as well as a limited selection of life jackets and floats
- Security camera outside front door and at dock
- We do want to let you know that there is lake access year round. However, Lake Fontana is dropped significantly beginning the end of Sept through April. The lowering will take time and water will continue to be under the dock for a period of time, but all based on weather. When the dock is on dry land you can walk down to the water or head over to Princes' Boat dock, just around the corner for lake/boating options in the winter! There is plenty of water in the lake overall and great for fishing in the winter!
- Dock is accessed by a number of wooden stairs descending from the porch. Recently added lighting (floodlights from the house and lanterns along the stairs) eases navigation and can be accessed while ascending or descending.
​​​​​​​- Guests should expect a fireworks show on or around the weekend of July 4th, and other noise associated during boating holidays.
-Boat info: Owner's boat stays there full time. Guest are still welcome to rent one and park on other side of dock. Boat trailer will need to be left at the launch where the boat is put in (Prince Boat Dock) as there is no room for boat trailer parking at the property or trailer turn around.
* Prince Boat Dock- 237 Prince Boat Dock Rd, Almond, NC 28702 (828) 479-3704. (approx 0.5 mile drive from house)
Guests are welcome to keep the boat in front of the home tied up to the dock overnight and throughout their stay, or 'beached' if the water levels are low in the winter time. In case the owner's boat is being docked, there is another available spot (There is a ladder that can be folded up onto the deck which allows another boat to dock).
- There is an air mattress with linens in the loft
- Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens
- Internet Speed: Download - 25Mbps Upload - 5Mbps
- Cleaning fee: Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!

Quiet Policy: Please note that the property is located in a very quiet community. Parties, loud noise and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited, and guests are expected to respect the neighbors and the peace this mountain retreat area affords.

Pets: Many of our guests have allergies so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet we can recommend some alternatives nearby.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Please inquire for details regarding payment, the cancellation policy, military discounts, and trip insurance.

Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.

Last Minute Bookings: Reservations made within 7 days of check-in require additional documentation before confirmation.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake
Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Yonder

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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.

Property is also known as

560167

Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Deric S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is clean but there were issues with the listing which have since been corrected (and some that still are not!). More specifically (and yes, I saved a copy of the webpage with the original description), we received a note 1 week before arrival informing us that we could not park our trailer at the home (new bullet point #5), second we were quite surprised at the presence of the owners boat being there as again that was not stated when we booked (and it's pretty hard to tie a boat up at the front of the dock Yonder when their bow is sticking past 2-3 feet, I suggest you revise that), third the poorly described directions which are pretty much a choose your own adventure as someone has put a white sign with an arrow in front of the large tree/road sign pointing west towards the cemetery which says "Lakeview Drive" which you definitely do not want to take as it leads to a washed out dirt two track, fourth the road is really a gravel two-track with a hill on one side and the lake on the other and there is no way you are parking a full-size vehicle; as someone who has rented cabins in Gatlingburg and other areas this is not unfamiliar but at least described, fifth the WiFi was out of service with a stated time of resolution on the day before checkout hence the "WiFi" TV being pretty useless as well as having no other means of communication as you will have zero cell service. Lastly, the cove itself was frankly loud and not peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heather P.

Terrible experience, not as advertised

The owner parks his boat in the only accessible spot at the dock. When we complained, we were told to park on the other side - the side with the large mounted plastic ladder. But you wouldn't know that because the pictures they use in this advertisement shows an open and unobstructed dock with no ladder mounted. The listing was updated since we complained to say the owner leaves their boat, but the picture is still there Our whole trip was supposed to be us using that dock for fishing and recreation, we had to change all our plans. The picture provided is basically the whole house, you will only be staying in the top half, the bottom half is locked up and inaccessible. There were drain flies in the master bathroom.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

wesley g.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very nice, clean, cutely decorated, peaceful view of the lake, well stocked with necessities, and met all of our needs as a family. The lake itself was beautiful, serene and very quiet…authentic and untouched. Really felt connected with nature. Although we didn’t use, the kayaks were a nice bonus. We loved having the private dock and direct lake access. However, if bringing a personal boat like we did, the roads down to the property are steep and narrow with very limited space to turn around if pulling a trailer. This was an initial challenge and we got it worked out but having that information upfront would have been good to know to plan ahead on the way in. The kids had fun on the rope swing and jumping rock we found on the lake, and exploring Hazel Creek. Also an easy drive over to Bryson City or Nantahala Outdoor Center. Overall, we enjoyed our week at this cozy and cool lake house!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
My husband and I and our 2 adult children recently stayed a week at peak season.Pros: kudos to the cleaning crew- every corner of the house was spotless! Beautiful home with airy open floor plan, a sun deck, shaded deck, porch, and screened porch- everyone found their favorite spot. House was well-equipped and we lacked for nothing. Bonus that there were kayaks, floats, and pdfs to use- a nice feature that made our trip memorable!My husband is in his sixties with a bad knee, but he never complained about the stairs. If you live in a 2 story home, you will have little issue with the stairs, though the top section has odd spacing which might be difficult if you have mobility issues. I don’t think there is always a railing.There is a community dock just past the house. The boat traffic was fairly minimal and they observed the no wake zone and were friendly and fun to watch.Cautions: We would have liked better directions. Once you get to the cemetery at Lake View Drive, don’t follow the sign up the hill. You want the lower gravel road that feels more like a left fork in the road. If you are a reader, bring your own books.We stayed the week of 4th of July. There is an annual party at the end of the cove that culminated with loud activity. I was dismayed at first, but we ended up enjoying it. If you want a quieter stay, you might want to avoid holiday weekends. We look forward to returning!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fay K.

Liked: Cleanliness

The places was full of comfort and the views were amazing!

Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home and lake were amazing. Highly recommend for anyone looking for direct lake access on a deep cove to a beautiful lake with an amazing view.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Gem

Overall the trip was amazing. The home was perfect. Cooking wise had everything i needed even some extra seasonings. Id say my only complaint was the fridge and freezer. Even on day 5 the items in the freezer didnt freeze up well and the drinks never got COLD. But maybe im jusr spoiled by my home fridge. And the stairs from parking to house is a bit challenging if you have alot of stuff and may not be in shape like my self. Home was beautiful. Amd felt like home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L., Calhoun, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

We celebrated our 15th anniversary with family. The home was perfect for our group of 4. The kitchen was well stocked with all the necessities, the beds were comfortable, and the home was very clean. We had a workout with all the stairs from parking to home and home to dock (about 100 steps total) but it was well worth it. We will definitely have to revisit!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice weekend getaway.

The house was great, as advertised, and perfect for a small family weekend getaway. The only negative was the constant boat traffic through the narrowing in front of the house. Many observed the no-wake consideration but others leaving the busy little dock next door seemed to try be as loud, and create as much wake, as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place!

Could not have picked a better place to go. Everything was exceptional! Will definitely be back:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation stay!

Property was just as it stated! Our family loved the access to the lake for swimming and kayaking. House had all the amenities we could ask for! Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Serene

Very nice home…. Would suggest Spring or Summer when lake is full, but still very peaceful and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Stay

Great communication. Arranged for early arrival and very quickly corrected an appliance issue. Everything was perfect and would highly recommend this property and landlord.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

David E., Perry

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House Horrible Stairs

This was without a doubt the nicest home we have ever stayed in as a rental. The decor and the quality of furnishings were top notch. The view of the lake was stunning. I would however caution anyone who has mobility problems to look elsewhere. There are 43 steep stairs from the parking area to the house, and another 17 to the lower level, then another 32 from the lower level to the highest level of the lake when it is full. The last section has no guard rail. The lake is lowered 60 ft in the fall, this year 120 ft to facilitate needed repairs to the dam, and getting to the water to fish is tough, with loose rock and a steep drop to the water from the end of the stairs, but we did it. My wife and I are in our early 70's so the stairs were a challenge for us. Our daughter and her husband, in their 40's, had no problem. Other than that everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fontana 2023

Our stay was amazing. The hosts had thought of all the little things to make the house perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING!!

The house was beautiful and the lake was amazing. Dealing with the rental agency was easy and took care of any issues that did arise. The house was clean and had everything you would need for a week long stay. The location is super quiet and relaxing while not far from things to do. We brought our kayaks with us and took advantage of being right on the lake. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great place on the water!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay!

We enjoyed this house so much! Loved the lake all around, saw an eagle close by, fished...perfect place to enjoy our vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023