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Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake.

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Interior
Living area
Living area
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake.

The Hoot Owl is a popular honeymoon destination, family reunion locale, and a quick rafting/biking getaway (just minutes to Tsali or the NOC). This cozy cabin is nestled in the woods, offer mountain peeks, and will comfortably accomodate up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first floor offers a bedroom with queen bed, a full bath, a two story great room with stone fireplace, a dining room/den, and a fully stocked kitchen. The upstairs offers two lofts, the Master Loft has a king bed and full bath and the Sky Lounge Loft is set up as an additional living room and sleepng area with queen futon. This room has floor to ceiling windows and amazing views. There is a wrap around covered porch with outdoor dining and lounge seating. There is also an open deck area with a hot tub and grill. There is WIFI, 3 TV's and DVD players, and a phone with unlimited long distance service. The property has a covered carport and long driveway that will accomodate up to 3 vehicles. This cabin resides within a quiet and peaceful community which offers a private lake. The lake is great for fishing and swimming. The location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts as Tsali hking and mounain biking trails are only 5 minutes away, Lake Fontana and boat rentals are only 5 minutes away, Nantahayla Outdoor Center Rafting and Ziplining is only 15 minutes away, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and other great dining and shopping opportunites in Bryson City are also only 15 minutes away. The Hoot Owl is pet friendlly so your entire family can vacation together.

Property manager

Michelle Shelby Spinneweber
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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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 (limit 2 total)
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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 deadlock

About the area

Almond

Almond is home to this chalet. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
Map
Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 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 - 24 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 29.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake. pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake. located?

Situated in Almond, this chalet is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wilson M.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Melody K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

2024 anniversary trip.

Left a hand mixer this year. Hopefully future guest will use and leave for the next guest. Cabin is quite comfortable and very cozy. Neighbors are there but very quiet. Locality to marina and other fun attractions makes the cabin even more enjoyable. Hot tub is wow.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

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

Cute Hide-a-way

This cabin was cute, had a good view and of course we enjoyed the hot tub (my hubby's favorite amenity). Exactly as advertised. We will definitely stay again. The main thing we respected is the owner's directions as they were much easier to navigate than google and were a big help as we were in a lowered car for a car driving experience at the dragon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JJ M.

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

Summer vacation

The cabin was everything we wanted and more, the internet went out at 2am our first night, i contacted the host and she called the cable company on 3 way to get it fixed, and gave us a partial refund for the rest of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacha K.

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

Great cabin!

Wonderful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Good place

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

john h.

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

mountain retreat

Nice cabin with beautiful view.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

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

Secluded mountain retreat

My partner and I brought our dog here for a weekend getaway. It was perfect for us! We rested and relaxed and the cabin had all we needed - hot tub, beautiful mountain views, Roku tv, stocked kitchen, gas fire place, and is generally such a cute cabin. Shelby was so responsive and a lovely host.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

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

Love the cabin and hot tube.

Communication and directions were precise. The cabin was very clean and inviting!! The beds slept good and siting was comfortable. The fireplace was nice as well. Relaxing in the hot tub was great. Rating this trip a 5 star all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

oliver r.

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

Recommend

My first time renting a cabin. The whole process was simple and as described in listing!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Mountain getaway!

Cannot say anything bad about this property! It was clean and neat and had everything we could have possibly wanted. The property manager was readily available and responded to any question I ask. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

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

Spectacular

Cabin was exactly as described. Clean, cozy and well equipped kitchen with a gas fireplace inside. Fire pit outside complete with proper firewood and plenty of seating. Hot tub, picnic table, rocking chairs on the deck with a view to die for. Hostess promptly answered all our questions and made our stay phenomenal.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great View Great Location

We stayed in this area to explore a little more of North Carolina. It turned out great. We were a few minutes from a grocery store. One day we spent time wondering around Bryson City and inter tubing in Deep creek just north of town. The following day we went fishing on White Oak Creek. Relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day was great - watching the sunset with a view of the mountains from the tub was fantastic. Overall, a really wonderful vacation with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Tree House Cabin

Cozy tree house cabin in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood! Loved seeing the sunset on the deck with my husband and dog every evening. My dog enjoyed looking out the loft window. It was nice having a fenced in deck. Fantastic Mountain View’s! Can’t wait to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

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

Nice getaway

After visiting Gatlinburg on day 3 of our stay, I am sooo glad we stayed far away. This is much more about a getaway in the mountains. If you are looking for the touristy stuff of PF and Gatlinburg this is not for you. The drive to GSM isn’t that bad. About an hour to the major hikes. But there is so much to do in the Nantalahala Forest and the surrounding areas that are overshadowed by GSM that are just as great. Perfect location to drive the Tail of the dragon and go White water rafting. The house is nice…the pictures make it seem a bit bigger than it is, but it is the perfect size for a family of 6. Our group is all older than 16. Shelby is very responsive though we didn’t really have any issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Mini-vacay in Almond

My wife and I had a wonderful time during our stay in Almond N.C.. The home was well maintained and was nestled in a private wooded area. We hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

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

Great place.

Wonderful experience. The view from the deck is beautiful. This quaint house is situated perfectly between Robbinsville and Bryson City/Cherokee. Plenty of beautiful scenery while hiking, white water rafting or ziplineing. Great time overall. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karen H.

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

Vacation

Loved the cabin and it’s peacefulness. Only issue was that could only get one channel on Dish die to trees blocking
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy T.

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

Mountain Bliss

This place is amazing as is Michelle, everything was clean and the house is so perfect for family and friends. Close to the action in Bryson city and Cherokee but secluded enough to have your privacy. Will definitely visit this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis K.

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

Tsali cabin

House is located in a quiet area. Very close to Tsali and NOC. 20 mins to Ingles/Bryson City. Well stocked and very clean!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

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

Owner Appreciation

Original house was inaccessible due to ice and snow. Called owner. She was FANTASTIC. Luckily she had 2 other properties right up the way. We stayed in one the entire vaycay. Enjoyed the scenery, solitude and hospitality she afforded us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Broda R M.

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

Clean, Quiet, and Pleasant

This is a wonderful vacation property for those who want to enjoy some quiet time and get away from hustle and bustle. The only challenge of any sort is that this community is serviced by what appears to be old but maintained logging roads, but no issues were encountered either coming or going. The area itself is extremely quiet and is a few miles from the nearest store (Dollar General and a BP convenience store.) The Ingles supermarket is 8 miles away in Bryson City. The house itself has plenty of nooks and crannies, plus there's individual spaces (the living room, loft, and library) that have their own unique character. The home was clean and well appointed with linens, towels, paper products, and hand/dish soap provided. The cookware provided is very good and all appliances functioned properly. Simply a great little place to stay and get away from it all!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Bryon M.

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

The Hoot is a hoot

Overall great little cottage. Constructive criticism only, we had a great stay. Overall was pretty clean, realized after only a few minutes that the floor was a little dirty. White socks turned brown, no biggie. Communication let me down. If you are looking for a smallish cottage with a really neat layout, than this is a great spot for you. Isolated location is great for spending time in the outdoor space. Once again overall had a wonderful experience at the hoot 🦉.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Tamara W.

Liked: Check-in, location

Nice remote cabin close to Bryson City.

Remote location in a hillside. Be prepared for off roading if you are on a motorcycle. The quietness is worth the trek in. Cabin was fully stocked with essential needs. Place was tidy but needed deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Great vacation getaway

Friends for 50+ years absolutely enjoyed a wonderful and relaxing time at the Hoot Owl. Even a full day of rain was no bother since the loft area with awesome views was such a comfortable space and our go-to hangout. There isn't much "useable" yard, especially for the dogs, but there is an open space across the road for the dogs to romp and play ball. The small lake is beautiful. Unfortunately the time of year was not temperate enough to swim, but the dogs sure had a good time. Hoot Owl is a wonderful little getaway. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Shelby Spinneweber

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I go by Shelby and I am a sagittarius:) Which makes me a lover of travel and adventure . I like to write, read, eat really good food in really nice or really unusual restaurants, and listen to all kinds of music (country, jazz, blues, classical, old rock) I appreciate a finely crafted cocktail and prefer 'top shelf'. My husband and I have 10 horses (mostly quarter horses) and we like to trail ride at the beach and numerous state parks. I am a fan of camping. I would like to work on the 'glamping' thing. I work full time as a realtor in NE Florida. I specialize in St. Augustine which is the oldest city in the US! My work keeps me really busy but I like it as I get to work with buyers and sellers from all different walks of life and I get to see a lot of nice homes. I like renovation projects best as I love to see an old home with good bones get new life. In early life I grew up on 40 acres in Pennsylvania. I moved to S. Florida in the 80's and now live near St. Augustine, FL.

Why they chose this property

From the moment I first walked in this chalet I was enchanted. I loved the stone fireplace, the two story great room, the upstairs loft with floor to ceiling windows and the unique bridge connecting the two lofts. I found this place to be so peaceful and I had to make it mine and I also wanted to share it with others. I also loved the community lake which I knew would be perfect for swimming and fishing.

What makes this property unique

Super close to NOC, Lake Fontana, Smokey Mountain Railroad. Plenty of room to park 3 vehicles. Really quiet and peaceful setting but so close to so many wonderful things to do!

Languages:

English

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