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View Fall Leaves from a Float Cabin!! w/ HIgh-Speed Interet!
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m
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Swain County, NC
Fontana Lake
4 min drive
Pincu Pottery
15 min drive
Bryson City Gem Mine
22 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
2 Queen Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
View Fall Leaves from a Float Cabin!! w/ HIgh-Speed Interet!
This new super-cool floating cabin with High-Speed Internet on Fontana Lake NC offers all of the modern day conveniences in a unique off-grid setting. Accessible by boat only, the Fontana Firefly is located on the outskirts of Bryson City North Carolina. The cabin can comfortably accommodate two (2) guest but is capable of sleeping up to four (4) guests, but NO MORE. Consisting of approximately 400 square feet of interior space, the cabin has one bedroom and one sleeping loft each outfitted with a queen bed.
The cabin has a full-size bath and kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven and microwave. There is plenty of dock and deck space for spending time outside relaxing, fishing and sunbathing. Of course If you must stay connected to the outside world, Elon’s internet is also provided.
MUST READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. This is an ‘off-grid’ cabin best suitable for those who understand the potential challenges and issues that can occur when camping without city provided electric power, water and sewer! The cabin is powered by a robust 4.5kw solar system. However, in cases of high energy consumption coupled with multiple cloudy days the battery storage system can become depleted. There is a ‘gas tank’ gauge on the back wall that indicates the amount of power/charge remaining in the batteries. If and when this gauge reads 25 Volts, the system is effectively out of power and the sun will need to recharge the batteries. Water for the cabin comes directly from the lake and is filtered through two sediment, one carbon as well as a UV filter. Waste water is collected in holding tanks beneath the floor. If too much water is used and the tanks fill completely you will be out of water. The moral of the story is that moderate consumption is the best practice. If you leave the water running or all appliances on for an unreasonable amount of time you will not have a pleasant stay.
2. The cabin is accessed by boat only. If you bring your own boat there are a number of launches that can be used to access the cabin. The closest full-service is Alarka Marina. If you do not have a boat you can rent one from Alarka Marina (828) 488-6749. These folks and their new fleet of pontoon boats will set you up with all of the boating gear you’ll need for a great visit!
3. Because the cabin floats, the wake created from boats and high winds can be felt strongly at times. If you are prone to any motion sickness, the Fontana Firefly is not for you unfortunately.
4. The cabin has an elevated second story deck. Climbing on and/or jumping from this deck into the lake below is strictly forbidden. The lake can have submerged trees that can not be seen with the naked eye making this behavior extremely hazardous.
5. Swimming under the cabin and docks is strictly forbidden and also extremely hazardous.
6. The cabin has two Ring Cameras at each doorway facing outward. These are turned off once a guest successfully checks-in. Additionally, there may be exterior cameras not directed at any living area but on the cabin structure and systems themselves such as the flotation, solar array, etc.
The cabin has a full-size bath and kitchen equipped with a refrigerator, stove, oven and microwave. There is plenty of dock and deck space for spending time outside relaxing, fishing and sunbathing. Of course If you must stay connected to the outside world, Elon’s internet is also provided.
MUST READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. This is an ‘off-grid’ cabin best suitable for those who understand the potential challenges and issues that can occur when camping without city provided electric power, water and sewer! The cabin is powered by a robust 4.5kw solar system. However, in cases of high energy consumption coupled with multiple cloudy days the battery storage system can become depleted. There is a ‘gas tank’ gauge on the back wall that indicates the amount of power/charge remaining in the batteries. If and when this gauge reads 25 Volts, the system is effectively out of power and the sun will need to recharge the batteries. Water for the cabin comes directly from the lake and is filtered through two sediment, one carbon as well as a UV filter. Waste water is collected in holding tanks beneath the floor. If too much water is used and the tanks fill completely you will be out of water. The moral of the story is that moderate consumption is the best practice. If you leave the water running or all appliances on for an unreasonable amount of time you will not have a pleasant stay.
2. The cabin is accessed by boat only. If you bring your own boat there are a number of launches that can be used to access the cabin. The closest full-service is Alarka Marina. If you do not have a boat you can rent one from Alarka Marina (828) 488-6749. These folks and their new fleet of pontoon boats will set you up with all of the boating gear you’ll need for a great visit!
3. Because the cabin floats, the wake created from boats and high winds can be felt strongly at times. If you are prone to any motion sickness, the Fontana Firefly is not for you unfortunately.
4. The cabin has an elevated second story deck. Climbing on and/or jumping from this deck into the lake below is strictly forbidden. The lake can have submerged trees that can not be seen with the naked eye making this behavior extremely hazardous.
5. Swimming under the cabin and docks is strictly forbidden and also extremely hazardous.
6. The cabin has two Ring Cameras at each doorway facing outward. These are turned off once a guest successfully checks-in. Additionally, there may be exterior cameras not directed at any living area but on the cabin structure and systems themselves such as the flotation, solar array, etc.
Property manager
Dave Miller
Premier Host
Languages
English
Amenities
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Bryson City
Located in Bryson City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Sheffield Mine. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
Swain County, NC
What's nearby
- Fontana Lake - 4 min drive
- Bryson City Gem Mine - 22 min drive
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 24 min drive
- Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 24 min drive
- Nantahala Brewing Company - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 22 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 23 min drive
- Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - 23 min drive
- Arby's - 22 min drive
- Nate and Nick's - 24 min drive
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