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Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!

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Lake levels are lower fall to spring
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Outdoor spa tub
Dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!

Escape to the perfect lakefront getaway! It is the perfect lakefront escape with exceptional lake views from our large deck. Our spacious cabin offers great lake access and is just a short drive from all the fun-filled activities you could ask for. With nearby rafting, biking, ziplining, Cherokee, Bryson City, and Robbinsville, there's never a dull moment.

Enjoy your own private section of the dock. During the summer months, you can easily launch your boat right next to our dock and tie off right away. No more wasting your precious vacation time searching for a boat slip!

Take a dip in the refreshing lake waters or cast a line and try your luck fishing from our dock. For the thrill-seekers, bring your boat, water skis, and/or jet ski and play on the lake, or take a leisurely cruise through the stunning mountain-scaped lake. Don't forget to pack some sandwiches for a relaxing picnic on the lake or at the historic Fontana Dam.

If you're looking for more adventure, you won't have to go far. Go white-water rafting or kayaking down the Nantahala River, take a ride on the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad, go horseback riding, hike the Appalachian Trail, or challenge yourself on the famous Tsali Bike Trails. You can also tour the historical Cherokee or try your luck at the Cherokee Casino, all just minutes from our cabin. We like to think of our area of Western North Carolina as God's Theme Park, a place for recreation and relaxation that is sure to recharge your soul!

Our private dock walkway is shared with our other home, but each of our homes has its own reserved section. Our dock is conveniently located just outside the marina's no-wake zone, making it a quick and easy trip for supplies and gas. From May to early September, you can launch your boat and/or jet ski right next to our dock. The marina launch area is also just a short distance away. Please note that the dock may not be available in the winter as the TVA lowers the lake level. The marina adjusts our dock as the lake level lowers and rises to and from the winter levels.

We provide a golf cart for transporting people, coolers, and gear to the dock, as well as two ride-on top kayaks to get on the water for your convenience. Please note that availability depends on the prior guest caring for them during use, but we make a reasonable effort to ensure they are available for all guests.

Need more space for your party? Check out our home next door (867682) and see if it's available. It's always more fun when everyone is close by!

Property manager

George
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet hair is hard to clean. Please bring extra sheets to cover furniture and bed comforters if you allow pet on them. Thank you!
We do not have trash pickup service. Guests are expected to dispose of all trash at the 24hr site or in Bryson City (limited hours, closed holidays)

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Nantahala Brewing Company and Junaluska Medicine Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 17 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 24 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 32 min drive - 29.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tsali Ultra Running Race weekend.
Tons of comfortable room to hangout inside. Tons of deck space outside with great views of lake. Windows all around. Great hot tub. Bedrooms extremely clean with excellent sheets and pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Last minute change of plans…thanks for the save!
Due to a last minute issue with airline travel plans, my family needed a backup plan for the Columbus Day holiday weekend. I found this listing by sport-clicking on VRBO. The owners were great with a response to a question I had about same-day availability (wasn’t available, but I appreciated the timely reply). The property is perfect for a large gathering. We only had three of us, so plenty of space to spread out. The cabin is pretty well kept inside, has a fully stocked kitchen and a grill on the deck. The location is great for peace and quiet, visiting Bryson City and taking day trips to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The only suggestion I have is to provide a little more detail for finding the cabin. The owners did provide a detailed check-in email which includes written directions. We just had a hard time figuring out which driveway to turn down. Perhaps a sign with the address on/near the gravel road would help…we didn’t see an address number until we went down the driveway and faced the cabin. Of note, typing the address in Wayz did get us in the ballpark. Everything is as advertised with this property…you’ll have a nice stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace & Serenity
We enjoyed the deck looking out over Lake Fontana for hours! Quiet & peaceful with very little boat traffic. The house was convenient to rafting the Nantahala, visits to Bryson City, & site seeing in the Smokies. This was a great retreat for our family. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close yet Isolated.
Great Family Gathering place. Lots of room. Easy to contain 4 children from 1 -10 years old. Easy to communicate with the owners. Close to the grocery store and lots of activities. Loved the easy access to lake via golf cart.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kylie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
This property is nice and secluded with beautiful views of lake Fontana. We enjoyed our stay there overall, but the home and the hot tub are both in desperate need of a deep clean. We also had difficulty accessing the dock which was about 20+ feet away from the shore and had not been pulled in for guest access. We contacted the property manager who then called the marina to come reel it in for us. Good place for a quiet, calm getaway, but we were somewhat disappointed by the state of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mothers Day Get Away
We had a blast! So many things to do! Golf cart; swim; kayaks; hot tub!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jammie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
AMAZING
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C., Kaneohe, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place.it is as advertised.
Owner was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Moseley Anniversary Celebration
Our stay was great, beautiful but not easy access to dock. The kitchen light was out and half the jets in hot tub didn’t work. Overall would recommend. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really comfortable house, great porch and deck.
Well kept. Great Lake! good friends very comfortable. Nice dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer paradise!
Gorgeous property close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Lake Trip
This was our first time staying on Lake Fontana and we loved every minute. We loved the golf cart to take us to and from the lake. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing lakefront stay
We enjoyed our stay on Lake Fontana! The kayaks were fun and the hot tub was relaxing. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The property manager was available for any questions we had. We would stay here again, and would bring our kids next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the lake
Great house on Fontana Lake. It was well stocked with household items including paper towels, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, garbage bags etc. I have stayed at houses where these items did not exist or were minimal. Kitchen was well stocked and house had plenty of seating inside and outside. Very comfortable beds and I loved that it was 2 Kings and then a room with 2 queens. Not a large or fancy house but very comfortable with a wonderful deck area and gorgeous view. Dock area was very nice and we did use a boat for the lake from there which was really nice. We had something come up on our original dates and we were able to change our dates to another available week. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Wonderful view
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ubaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is excellent. The house is very well equipped and clean. Quiet and safe was our priority

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Peaceful!
The house was a great location for our Thanksgiving vacation. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and close hiking trails. Everything we needed was provided!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and convenient fall getaway
Our family enjoyed our long weekend away in the mountains. The cabin was well equipped, spacious, and in a peaceful, beautiful setting. Our kids loved the kayaks and board games and everyone enjoyed the hot tub. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica E., Bakersville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly daily getaway
My husband and I took some of our best friends and family away this weekend and we truly loved staying in this home while away! Everything was beyond prepared and stocked for anything you could possibly need and more than equipped for everything our family could’ve needdd.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Eniko S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Trip to mountains
The house was located right by Fontana Lake. Really nice views, large porch with all the amenities we needed. The private dock was a nice treat and we enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family vacation to date
The property was amazing and was exactly what it was depicted online. The owner was extremely communicative and helpful with recommendations for restaurants. We are definitely looking to visit again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jan G., York, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the deck! Beautiful beautiful Lake.
All in all it was a nice stay. This house is down a gravel road. Unfortunately, the housekeeper was still cleaning when we arrived at check-in time. We came back an hour later and she was still not done but almost so we started unpacking our things. Access to the house is easy. The deck is wonderful. It has a great view of the lake below and has plenty of seating and dining area. The grill was in good shape. The master bedroom and bath was a nice size. The bed was comfortable enough but I thought the sheets and towels smelled a bit musty. There were very few hangars available. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Unfortunately, we could not use the boat ramp. There is a considerable hill to get to the dock and ramp and we did not feel comfortable navigating it with just a regular pickup truck. It’s gravel and steep and there were a few ruts. The “ramp” itself is not concrete and there was some debris we would have had to clear away. Given all these negatives, we opted against unloading our boat there. Good thing because just taking the boat back up the hill from the house we had to gun the truck to make it up the hill. The dock itself was in decent shape, with lots of chairs bolted down on it. Having use of the golf cart was great. It made it so much easier to go back and forth to our boat at the dock. We didn’t have any communication with the owner so I can’t comment on that. The lake is absolutely beautiful! We found a few places we could tie the boat up and hike - and we found a waterfall we could sit by on the boat. With the mountains surrounding you, it's just stunning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colombians from Tampa
We arrived at night and had a hard time finding 25 Oakleaf. We need a sign at the top of the hill at the Y. Had a great time, easy location to Bryson City and Gatlinburg, Tn. Would stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne G., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Getaway
This house was amazing. The views of the lake and mountain were awesome. Lots of glass to see the beautiful outdoors. We prepared Thanksgiving there and the kitchen was better equipped than I could ever expected. We had a small issue that didn't affect the house but George came and corrected the issue on the holiday weekend. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. It was easy and wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by George

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Why they chose this property

We grew up in the mountains of WNC and fell in love with the beauty and tranquility of Fontana Lake and all of the activities close by. Lake front property is pretty rare on this lake with the Nantahala National Forest & Great Smoky Mountains National Park protecting most of the lake front and adjoining properties. We were extremely fortunate to find this little gem and believe we should provide an opportunity for others to enjoy and treasure it as we do.

What makes this property unique

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