Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly
5.0
Outstanding(47 Reviews)House in Fontana Lake, NC
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
This welcoming modern cottage is located directly on Fontana Lake in the summer and Alarka Creek in the fall, winter, and spring. Pull your boat up to our dock in the summer or fish in the trout-stocked creek steps outside your door when the lake is down. Let the sounds of the flowing creek wash away all of your life's stress or hop in the hot tub for the same effect!
The house has a well-stocked kitchen with the tools and spices needed to help prepare a meal. The living room's gas fireplace provides the perfect backdrop for family game time, curling up with a book, or a romantic evening in. With a memory foam king bed in the upper suite, queen bunk beds downstairs, and two baths, this cottage perfectly accommodates a family or two couples traveling together. A Pack 'n Play and booster seat are provided. A washer and dryer are also available. You will find many of the "little things" are taken care of to help make your stay easy and comfortable.
Hiking, biking, rafting, and more are just minutes away. In about 10-20 minutes, you can drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Bryson City. Or stay in and enjoy a book, movie, or game with your family and friends. In addition to the smart TV and Roku, you'll have an extensive DVD collection to choose from. There is also an NES Classic Nintendo, with 30 retro Nintendo games, to help keep the kids, or the kid in you, entertained.
Fontana Lake is typically up from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time, boating, kayaking, and swimming directly from our cottage is possible. After Labor Day, the lake level is lowered and Alarka Creek is just outside the door. The creek level varies, but it generally isn't deep enough to support boating or kayaking. While we cannot control the water level, we are happy to answer any questions you have about it before your stay.
Bryson City is approximately 10-15 minutes down the road. There you will find a grocery store, dining options, local breweries, and shopping.
Cherokee is approximately 25 minutes away, just a few exits down highway 74. Here, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, museums and cultural experiences, hiking, biking, and more await your discovery!
The house has a well-stocked kitchen with the tools and spices needed to help prepare a meal. The living room's gas fireplace provides the perfect backdrop for family game time, curling up with a book, or a romantic evening in. With a memory foam king bed in the upper suite, queen bunk beds downstairs, and two baths, this cottage perfectly accommodates a family or two couples traveling together. A Pack 'n Play and booster seat are provided. A washer and dryer are also available. You will find many of the "little things" are taken care of to help make your stay easy and comfortable.
Hiking, biking, rafting, and more are just minutes away. In about 10-20 minutes, you can drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Bryson City. Or stay in and enjoy a book, movie, or game with your family and friends. In addition to the smart TV and Roku, you'll have an extensive DVD collection to choose from. There is also an NES Classic Nintendo, with 30 retro Nintendo games, to help keep the kids, or the kid in you, entertained.
Fontana Lake is typically up from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time, boating, kayaking, and swimming directly from our cottage is possible. After Labor Day, the lake level is lowered and Alarka Creek is just outside the door. The creek level varies, but it generally isn't deep enough to support boating or kayaking. While we cannot control the water level, we are happy to answer any questions you have about it before your stay.
Bryson City is approximately 10-15 minutes down the road. There you will find a grocery store, dining options, local breweries, and shopping.
Cherokee is approximately 25 minutes away, just a few exits down highway 74. Here, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, museums and cultural experiences, hiking, biking, and more await your discovery!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Fontana Lake, NC
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(47 Reviews)5.0
10/10 will definitely be back!
5.0
We found the cabin to be clean and well stocked. Having kayaks provided was also a plus. We enjoyed relaxing on the porch as well as the dock.
5.0
We had such a great trip in this lovely cabin with excellent amenities.
The cabin has wifi for the streamlining service on the tv and maybe another device but cell service was a no. I tried to enable WiFi calling but it wouldn’t work and I’m not complaining because I had forced separation from work lol.
Sitting on the porch drinking coffee in the morning and listening to the water, relaxing with some adult beverages at the fire pit were highlights for me.
The hot tub was nice but we only got to use once and the fireplace adds ambience. (Don’t forget that hot air rises for when you to bed 😁)
Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
5.0
My husband and I enjoyed our stay and plan to go back to the property in the future. It’s a great location and Bryson City has a ton of adventure to offer. I rated the cleanliness of the property 4 stars not because the home was unclean, but because the outside space was covered with spiders and webs. Early October is a bad time of year for bugs which I completely understand. If you are spider weary clean the deck prior to sitting outside or enjoying the hot tub.
5.0
Property was clean and well-stocked. We enjoyed the dock and lake- as did our dogs. I did have to run into town to buy a float as there were no tubes/floats, just kayaks. Not a big deal, but you might want to BYO.
5.0
Very relaxing and owner is incredibly kind and fast to respond to any messages.
5.0
We had the best time and this place had everything we needed for a weekend getaway! Will definitely stay again soon
5.0
Matt was amazing and responded immediately.
5.0
Very nice. Great looking house inside and out. The stream in the front yard this time of year is great.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at this cabin. Hot tub was great. Thanks for sharing this property. It was a perfect getaway.
5.0
Beautiful little cabin on the river. Nothing fancy but doesn’t have to be. The location does it all. Cabin was clean and fully stocked with all necessities. Matt was great with communication as well. Had a wonderful time. Would stay there again.
5.0
Property was gorgeous! Exactly what we needed for a quick getaway.
5.0
This was the perfect weekend get-a-way house! My husband, in laws, and 4 year old went for the Polar Express ride at the GSMR. It was close enough to grab dinner and come back to the house to relax as well! All necessary amenities were in the house which was super helpful! Would book here again!
5.0
Wonderful time in this lovely home. Beautiful setting...... house nestled in lovely forest on stream. Owner extremely helpful!!!! I highly recommend a stay!!!
5.0
Wonderful location, house and property. We enjoyed the lake with our pup and the close proximity to the Great Smokey Mountains and the Nantahala River. We hope to return to this house!
5.0
Nice property
5.0
Clean Comfortable Convenient Cabin
This was probably the best-equipped cabin that we have ever rented in a quiet, peaceful setting. Fairly easy to get to with quick access to Bryson City. Everything was clean, clean, clean and owner seems to have thought of everything you might need for a laid-back getaway.
5.0
Excellent property, really beautiful
5.0
Property great, location, not so much
Nice property
5.0
Excellent property, really beautiful
5.0
4th of July Fun
As always perfect stay at the perfect lake house. Matt is a great host! Can not recommend this cabin enough! Always a perfect stay!
5.0
I can’t say enough good about this rental! From the way it is stocked, cleanliness and Matt is great with communication! Highly recommend!
5.0
Memorial Day
I can’t say enough good about this rental! From the way it is stocked, cleanliness and Matt is great with communication! Highly recommend!
5.0
Good spot
Nice place, with great River access
5.0
Beautiful and relaxing
I love a waterfront property and this one was amazing. The master bedroom is large and inviting and all the mattresses were so comfortable. I will certainly try to book this cabin again.
5.0
Beautiful location, peaceful, overall great stay!
Had a great time, Matt was very responsive with any questions I had and also had some recommendations for places to hike, house as depicted in pictures, beautiful location and listening to the creek was awesome.
5.0
Great stay!
This cabin is beautifully decorated and stocked with anything you could think of for your stay. I work for a five star resort and the efforts the owners took to make sure every need was met was impressive. It is in a very quiet and secluded location but close to town. Awesome stay!!
5.0
Beautiful place . Clean . Great spot secluded with hardly any neighbors close , just one . Owners are nice , friendly, responsive, and informative. Will definitely make a return in the future!
5.0
Perfect family weekend
Great location! We loved the seclusion of the location and easy access to the pumpkin patches, local breweries, and other local shops! Very clean and comfortable for our young family of 6! Would highly recommend and would return!
5.0
I can’t say enough about this amazing property. It is close to Bryson city ( 15 minutes) for groceries, dining out, gift shops.
Great fly shop in town. Staying on Alarka creek was beautiful with the sound of the stream, the hot tub and large covered front porch was perfect for relaxing in the evenings after hikes and fly fishing in the parks. Love how close you are to Nantahala and Great Smokey mountain national park.
We came up for our honeymoon and had a a amazing trip, the cabin was clean, comfy and cozy. The owners were so accommodating and answered questions prior to renting. We look forward to coming back and enjoying this cabin again.
5.0
Mountain honeymoon
I can’t say enough about this amazing property. It is close to Bryson city ( 15 minutes) for groceries, dining out, gift shops.
Great fly shop in town. Staying on Alarka creek was beautiful with the sound of the stream, the hot tub and large covered front porch was perfect for relaxing in the evenings after hikes and fly fishing in the parks. Love how close you are to Nantahala and Great Smokey mountain national park.
We came up for our honeymoon and had a a amazing trip, the cabin was clean, comfy and cozy. The owners were so accommodating and answered questions prior to renting. We look forward to coming back and enjoying this cabin again.
5.0
An absolute amazing place.
Beautiful place . Clean . Great spot secluded with hardly any neighbors close , just one . Owners are nice , friendly, responsive, and informative. Will definitely make a return in the future!
5.0
The place was beautiful and well maintained. It was perfectly sized for our family of 5. We enjoyed the games, playing in the creek, popcorn and movies, hot cocoa, and the hot tub. Very clean! It rained nearly the whole time, but it didn't keep us from enjoying our time there.
5.0
Nestled among the trees adjacent to Arkyle Creek, sits a fabulous getaway cabin. Well appointed furnishings and cleanliness are top notch. The upstairs loft has the king bed and private full bath which we loved. It was just the two of us, so the loft being open to the living area was no bother. There’s a bedroom with bunks and full bath on the main level. A covered porch with a nice hot tub outside. There’s a fire ring with adirondack chairs beside the house overlooking the water. The Corps of Engineer’s had already begun draining the lake, so the dock ended up on land, but we weren’t boating, so no big deal. We saw ducks and otters and lots of fish. The scenery was beautiful. There’s also a very large screen TV we loved. The only thing I would add, if I owned the place, are two recliners instead of the love seat. (smile) The furniture was comfortable, I just missed my recliner. Everything you could need is furnished in this rental and I would rent it again if we come back to the area. Nearby Bryson City is a gem to visit. Art galleries, gift shops, fishing, tubing, rafting, great food, and a train depot. Highly recommend this property and the owner.
5.0
Fabulous getaway secluded yet close to everything
Nestled among the trees adjacent to Arkyle Creek, sits a fabulous getaway cabin. Well appointed furnishings and cleanliness are top notch. The upstairs loft has the king bed and private full bath which we loved. It was just the two of us, so the loft being open to the living area was no bother. There’s a bedroom with bunks and full bath on the main level. A covered porch with a nice hot tub outside. There’s a fire ring with adirondack chairs beside the house overlooking the water. The Corps of Engineer’s had already begun draining the lake, so the dock ended up on land, but we weren’t boating, so no big deal. We saw ducks and otters and lots of fish. The scenery was beautiful. There’s also a very large screen TV we loved. The only thing I would add, if I owned the place, are two recliners instead of the love seat. (smile) The furniture was comfortable, I just missed my recliner. Everything you could need is furnished in this rental and I would rent it again if we come back to the area. Nearby Bryson City is a gem to visit. Art galleries, gift shops, fishing, tubing, rafting, great food, and a train depot. Highly recommend this property and the owner.
5.0
Cozy Creekside Cottage!
The place was beautiful and well maintained. It was perfectly sized for our family of 5. We enjoyed the games, playing in the creek, popcorn and movies, hot cocoa, and the hot tub. Very clean! It rained nearly the whole time, but it didn't keep us from enjoying our time there.
5.0
AWESOME
This place was so private and very relaxing....we really enjoyed it!
5.0
The cabin is remotely located and offers a host of amenities. My husband and I enjoyed the tranquility of the environment and appreciated the extra little touches the owner provided to us: Shampoo and soap in every bathroom, condiments in the fridge, coffee and creamer in the cabinet, and dish soap and laundry detergent in the closet. An excellent experience!
5.0
Peaceful & Tranquil Vacation
The cabin is remotely located and offers a host of amenities. My husband and I enjoyed the tranquility of the environment and appreciated the extra little touches the owner provided to us: Shampoo and soap in every bathroom, condiments in the fridge, coffee and creamer in the cabinet, and dish soap and laundry detergent in the closet. An excellent experience!
5.0
This was the most well supplied house I have ever stayed. Very clean and nice, it had everything..
Would definitely stay again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Fontana Lake?
The average price for a rental in Fontana Lake is £177 per night. This rental is £58 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.