HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian

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Excellent

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Robbinsville, NC

Fontana Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Bryson City Gem Mine
‪18 min drive‬
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The Happy Appalachian mountain cabin on Birch Trail is overlooking Tobacco Branch Valley and a beautiful mountain lake. Take in the view from the deck or enjoy a wood burning fire or a soak in the hot tub while relaxing from the day’s adventure. It is only minutes to Lake Fontana, Nantahala whitewater rafting, Tsali mountain bike trail system, Cataloochee Ski Area, the famous Dragons Tail motorway, Harrah’s Casino, Smoky Mountain National Park and the quaint mountain town of Bryson City.

This Tobacco branch retreat has 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with all the amenities you need to feel right at home, including a full kitchen and a gas grill. Three TVs and an XBox One with several games for all ages are perfect for relaxing day in. Rental includes access to the community lake with dock and pavilion, excellent for fishing and swimming.

The owners of the Happy Appalachian welcome bikers, however there is about 1/4 of a mile of gravel road, with an incline, to get to the cabin. In addition, the paved driveway is fairly steep.

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Bryson City 20 min
Dragon’s Tail 15 min
Tsali trail system 5 min
Nantahala Whitewater 15 min
Great Smoky Mtns. Nat. Park 20 min
Cherokee/Harrah’s Casino 30 min
Smoky Mountain Railway 15 min
Catahoochee Ski area 30 min
Panther Creek trout pond and hiking less than 1 mile
Lake Fontana less than 1 mile

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Property manager

Brooke Edmiston

Languages

English

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Junaluska Medicine Trail and Nantahala Brewing Company. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

Fontana Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
Bryson City Gem Mine - 18 min drive - 16.8 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 25 min drive - 26.6 km
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 26 min drive - 26.7 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 27 min drive - 30.8 km

Restaurants

‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬11 min drive
‪Stecoah Diner - ‬10 min drive
‪Burger Basket - ‬16 min drive
‪Stecoah Diner - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Sheree J.

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Police women get away

I was very disappointed in the cabin it was nothing that I seen on line. We are all police women you gets away once a year to the mountains. We try to stay in different areas each year. The parking was horrible, when trying to get luggage in. It was a lot smaller than we thought it would be. And there was not enough toilet paper for 6 females!! But we made the best of it. Thanks for sharing your space with us. !!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wanyu Y.

23 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful mountain retreat!

My roommates, partner, & I had the pleasure of staying at this cabin for a short weekend getaway while attending the Classic Hondas on the Dragon event earlier this month & I wish every day since then that I could be back there! The rooms were coz & we loved the amenities (hot tub & propane fire table for s'mores) & enjoyed the common areas a great deal. Brooke, the host, was incredibly kind & communicative throughout & before our stay about any information we needed & I truly appreciated it so much! Hopefully, we'll be able to book again for next year's trip 😉

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Darrell H.

11 July 2024

Liked: Communication

3 Night Stay

Our stay started out with not being able to get into the cabin because of a lock malfunction, but once inside we found a pretty nice little cabin although not the cleanest we have visited in the past, it has issues that needs to be addressed like some pretty week looking boards on the deck, grill has to be light by hand, no ac in the living room area, not enough bathroom supplies, no dish towels or dish clothes that we found, had a couple bathroom flushing issues, could not get the washer to work, it filled with water but that's all it would do. I rate the cabin itself a 8 out of ten and the amenities maybe a 6 out of ten, although we had a great time just visiting with family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda L.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bryson City vacation

Peaceful

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place

It was cold nice and it snowed well it flurried for 2 days was awesome just wish I felt better to enjoy everything

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Juanita P.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Long weekend with friends

This home was the perfect size for our weekend with another couple, and the location was great. The property has so much potential that doesn’t seem to be taken advantage of. Upon arrival, we had issues with the door lock, when I contacted the host about my husband replacing it, she was contacting the property manager, and we never heard back. The house seemed clean enough, but there were cobwebs in lots of places, and lots of lightbulbs out, a leaky faucet in one bathroom, and several deck boards are rotting. The driveway offers it’s own challenges, especially with a friend with a bum knee… We did enjoy the view of the ducks in the pond. Would definitely not say we wouldn’t stay here again. Just wish the owners would bring this charming cottage up to its full potential!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Esther C.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not bad, but has little issues

The house was gorgeous, and a great location! However, the house had a musty smell on arrival, the coffee pot needs to be replaced, the grill turn on switch was not working, the Wi-Fi password was different than the one provided, no cabin book to reference, not really any views due to the beautiful trees, and the neighbors were very unfriendly. Make sure you have four wheel drive for the driveway. Getting in and out was questionable the first day, but easier to achieve after the initial shock…lol. Overall the stay was amazing! The hot tub and fishing at the private lake was an enjoyable treat, and the views to all the locations were absolutely stunning!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Jon J.

6 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain getaway

Property was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the many things to do nearby!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing Getaway

We had a lovely stay. The cabin was close to everything we wanted to see. We took advantage of all there was to do in the short week we were there. Smoky Mtn Railroad Moonshine train, ziplining at Nantahala Gorge and boat rental at Almond Marina. We loved the hot tub at the cabin and relaxing top deck. Driveway a little tricky.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic mountain hime

This rustic home in the woods had plenty of space for our family of six. We loved reading out on the deck, and my husband caught several fish in the pond below. The hot tub was nice, and there is a washer and dryer in the attached garage. The narrow gravel roads and steep driveway were a little tricky, but we managed with a minivan. We did have an issue that came up with the house (due to previous tenants not following the rules.) Brooke was quick to respond and work out a solution that we found satisfactory. This house has games, books, movies, and a guitar as well as dishes and cookware. If you're staying more than a weekend, you'll want to bring extra toilet paper and soap.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and fun family time

The Happy Appalachian was just what we were looking for. It was peaceful, relaxing and restful. My kids enjoyed fishing and swimming in the private lake. The neighbors that we ran into were very, very welcoming and friendly. There was plenty of space for our family of 6 to spread out. The hot tub was lovely. Several of the reviews mentioned that the cabin was in need of a good cleaning. We thought the cabin was as expected for a rustic cabin on a dirt road. All of the appliances worked for us as well. The cabin was about 40 minutes from the southern end of Smoky Mountain NP. We were surprised by the distance but very grateful for the peaceful area especially after driving through the craziness of Gatlinburg. Overall a great stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jeremy B.

15 June 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not what was expected or paid for.

The cabin could be great. But very dirty upon arrival. I thought perhaps the handful of poor reviews were just people nitpicking as they sometimes do. However immediately noticed the beds had been slept in with all linens on the floor and dirty. It looks like it hasn’t been vacuumed in ages. There were dishes in the sink. There were food crumbs all over the floor in the kitchen. Found two cockroaches. Amongst many other bugs. When messaging them about the dirty linens to see where we could find clean ones so we could get to bed after our 12.5 hour drive, we never received a response from host. I give two stars because the property could be very nice. It’s a beautiful home in a beautiful quiet location in need of some real good TLC. But spending good money and getting shafted on a clean place is insane. I paid a cleaning fee for the filthiest place I have ever stayed. Hopefully the host gets it together and doesn’t continue pocketing renters cleaning fees and never cleaning a thing. I understand sometimes things come up and happen, but this level of not caring about guests and cleanliness is unacceptable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ann Marie M.

15 Apr 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Mountain Vacation

It was just lovely being in the mountains and having such nice views of the lake. I had no response from the contact person after repeated tries (messaged and called). The home is in general disrepair … screens broke or torn, carpet old, deck boards starting to rot, windows dirty, leaky sinks, toilet kept running after flush, dryer didn’t work, hot tub felt slimy …. it’s really too bad because it’s such a great location … so close to all the most beautiful places on earth.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Joe B.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not satisfied

Property was very dirty. I spent more time fixing things to manage for the week. Dryer didn't work, light fixtures didn't work. Was not satisfied at all

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Danielle C.

29 Mar 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Could’ve been better

The location is great, we have stayed in this neighborhood before. Relaxing in the hot tub after long days of hiking was amazing! The cabin could use a good cleaning, some updating and new appliances. The dryer was not working when we were there. We reached out to the host through the app, phone calls & texts and received no response. We also called the local guy that was listed as a contact and he said he hasn’t worked on the property in 2-3 years. Not having a dryer for a week was not fun. There was no where to hang clothing and not many hangers. Because of the lack of response I cannot recommend this rental. Pros: Very quiet neighborhood Plenty of space for the family to hang out Bedroom and bathroom on every level New hot tub Cons: Needs a good spring cleaning Beds not the greatest Appliances need to be replaced This property is so close to being a top rental. It is decorated adorably, the couch is super comfy, the split space is awesome.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Doyle K.

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful MTN getaway

We really enjoyed our stay and things were as shown and advertised. Enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. The home was nice and would definitely stay again. Enjoyed the grill, fireplace, and hot tub.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin in the Mountains

Everything is as described it's a very nice location in the mountains of North Carolina. It is an older house and you can tell but it's great condition. The hot tub is very nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

WANDA R.

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Husband’s 52nd Birthday

We Thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Cabin! We had a very relaxing Weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

5 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent getaway

We arrived late in the evening and the drive up in the dark was kinda scary, but the directions were excellent. The cabin is absolutely everything advertised. It was myself, my mom, my daughter and son and his gf there for my moms 72 birthday. Just a 4 day getaway. The 3 separate floors worked great! We used the hot tub every night and ventured out into town (which was much closer than I thought, only 10 or 15 minutes) for groceries. We also traveled the blue ridge parkway and enjoyed a night in with a fire and board games. Everything we needed was provided. The only issue was regulating the temperature. The giant (amazing) windows make the main floor a little cold when it's cold outside. Also the trash was a little confusing. The guest book says one thing and the sign in the kitchen says another. Overall, I would not only rent this cabin again, but we loved it so much we joked about wondering if it was for sale.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

4 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Birthday Getaway

Nice property for a trip with friends or family. We had fun!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain getaway!

Me and my best friend had a blast staying in this cabin for a long wknd. Perfect mini vacay and beautiful views. With all the space I wish I had brought my kids but it was nice having a kid free wknd.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Patti S.

15 Oct 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quite and peaceful. Enjoyed our stay. However could use a deep cleaning

Property owner very easy to work with Perfect for a peaceful getaway

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynette H.

13 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet/Comfy - Nice Cozy Cabin

The cabin was a really nice place/stay for our family. The cabin was clean, comfortable, cozy, the kitchen had everything we needed, and we loved the hot tub! Brooke was quick to answer any questions we had! For anyone with questions about the driveway/parking....we found that our SUV was the perfect choice. A full size/4 door truck would be very difficult to maneuver the one-way in gravel/narrow road. Once turning onto Tobacco Branch Rd, you cannot turn left onto Birch Trail as stated in the Google Map directions. There are signs saying "No Left Turn", "Do Not Enter". You must go straight and loop around and back down to Birch Trail. We found it way easier, anyway, to do it this way. It is also easier to back down the steep driveway. I recommend backing down the driveway instead of pulling straight in and it is very hard, even with a small SUV, to turn it around to go out. For motorcyclists - We have a motorcycle and this is not motorcycle friendly. This is not meant to be taken in a bad way, just an FYI, as this is a great place to come stay for your mountain retreat!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with our family! We absolutely loved it and had a fantastic mountain get-a-way! ❤️🌄🏞

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tara N.

2 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful relaxing getaway

My sister lives in KY, I live in FL. We met in NC to spend a few days together. Beautiful area! The lay out of the house worked great for us, we could all be together and still have our own space. We enjoy our few days of relaxing

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Crystal D.

21 July 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Quiet area

The area is secluded and quiet. My son loved having the lake nearby. Overall the house was okay but there were some minor inconveniences. All the sheets and some towels were stained and dingy looking and something questionable stuck to the ground floor level bed sheets. I couldnt wash them because there was no laundry soap and most everything was closed when I arrived. The dishwasher was full of dishes when we got there. There was only one working hand soap out of 3 bathrooms, the dish soap was mostly water, the grill needed a lighter but there was none provided. No TV remote for the bottom floor and all kind of wires unplugged. Some kids must have been there before and trashed all the DVDs out of cases. Generally the bathrooms and floors were clean. Some door locks dont work and you need to keep a stick in the door and a broken window with glass still near the driveway. It needs a general overall cleaning. Nice porch swing. If you have mobility issues I don't recommend as you need to park on bottom level and walk back up the driveway to the front door on another level. My son slipped and fell on some gravel getting to the car on the first day. It's not the worst. Just keep in mind you need to travel to Bryson City for most things. Cardinal Coffee nearby is really cute.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Edmiston

My family and I love outdoor adventures and have been coming to this area for years.

Why they chose this property

This property is special to us since it is located in the heart of all the things we like about NC. This area is the jackpot in the south for outdoor activities and beautiful scenery: mountain biking, whitewater, trout fishing, hiking, horseback riding and ziplining, you name it is all located here. There are some really good restaurants and breweries in nearby Bryson city.

What makes this property unique

The Happy Appalachian has 3 beds and 3 full baths, a private community lake and a valley meadow with a pavillion.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Bedroom

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3 bathrooms

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