Perfect for Polar Express Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views
House in Fontana Lake, NC
10 guests · 5 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
Our High Valley House is a wonderful place that has been our family home for the last 20+ years. Love at first site is what made us buy it and will make you glad that you are here. Sit in the porch swing or hammock and take in the miles-long view, or enjoy it through the huge windows that surround the house. Better yet, join up around the fire-pit or soak in the hot tub. Easy access to a 4-lane Highway, but very secluded. Close to the NOC, whitewater, Tsali mountain biking, Appalachian Trail, Lake Fontana, Tail of the Dragon for motorcycles, Smoky Mountain National Park, and the Cherokee Casino.
The house layout works great for separating the guests. The master bedroom is on the main level with a Queen bed and the jetted tub with windows to the world. Downstairs, there is the King bedroom, the Double bedroom, and a Kids room with a dual twin bed trundle. There is also a separate full bathroom and laundry downstairs. Outside exits from both ends of the downstairs give you easy access to the yard and hot tub. You can relax upstairs and put the kids and in-laws downstairs, or switch. Everyone can re-group on the main level with the open kitchen that is great for visiting and enjoying the views out the over-size windows.
If you are in the area to ride your motorcycle on the amazing mountain roads, this house will make a great central base for exploring. There is a huge covered area under the front deck that you can ride into and out of. There is only a short stretch of level gravel road coming into the neighborhood, otherwise all pavement access including the driveway.
Cyclists will appreciate the covered bike wash area to work on and leave their bikes
Fisherman will enjoy the easy access to the Nantahala and Little Tennessee Rivers and Lake Fontana.
There are great quiet walks right from the house and folks with a little adventure can even hike all the way down to the Nature Conservancy tracts of the Needmore Tract on the Little Tennessee River.
All this, yet the house is very easy to access and is only 15 minutes from Bryson City.
The house layout works great for separating the guests. The master bedroom is on the main level with a Queen bed and the jetted tub with windows to the world. Downstairs, there is the King bedroom, the Double bedroom, and a Kids room with a dual twin bed trundle. There is also a separate full bathroom and laundry downstairs. Outside exits from both ends of the downstairs give you easy access to the yard and hot tub. You can relax upstairs and put the kids and in-laws downstairs, or switch. Everyone can re-group on the main level with the open kitchen that is great for visiting and enjoying the views out the over-size windows.
If you are in the area to ride your motorcycle on the amazing mountain roads, this house will make a great central base for exploring. There is a huge covered area under the front deck that you can ride into and out of. There is only a short stretch of level gravel road coming into the neighborhood, otherwise all pavement access including the driveway.
Cyclists will appreciate the covered bike wash area to work on and leave their bikes
Fisherman will enjoy the easy access to the Nantahala and Little Tennessee Rivers and Lake Fontana.
There are great quiet walks right from the house and folks with a little adventure can even hike all the way down to the Nature Conservancy tracts of the Needmore Tract on the Little Tennessee River.
All this, yet the house is very easy to access and is only 15 minutes from Bryson City.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Fontana Lake, NC
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Guests loved the stunning mountain views, clean & spacious house, well-equipped kitchen, relaxing hot tub, and responsive owner. Convenient location for outdoor activities and local attractions. Planning to return!
10.0 / 10.0
As always, Kent and Susan have made our stay here wonderful. The place is clean and cozy with the best veiw of the valley.
10.0 / 10.0
We loved everything about this place! It was so clean and homey. We spent mornings in the porch in the swing and in the hammock watching the sun come up and enjoying the spectacular view. The home has plenty of space and our family of 7 had lots of room to spread out. The host was easy to communicate with . We highly recommend this home and are so grateful to our hosts for making it available.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a FABULOUS time staying in this beautiful home. Kent was such a great host! My wife and I had planned this weekend getaway for whitewater rafting at the NOC (only 11 minutes from the house) with her parents, our two children ages 10 and 8, and our 2 yr old Golden Retriever. The house was just perfect for our stay. Very clean, spacious, beautiful mountain views, and the A/C kept the house nice and cool even in those hot 90+ degree days in mid-July. The dam went down for unplanned maintenance on the day of our rafting trip, but Kent was very flexible and helpful in working with us to accommodate our adjusted schedule. Excellent communication, quick, clear, and overall great experience. Thanks so much! Highly recommend!
10.0 / 10.0
Kent was awesome and very communicative. Close to the national park and Bryson city shops. Cardinal coffee just down the road is a must in the morning!
8.0 / 10.0
We enjoyed the view, swing and hot tub. The host was very friendly and helpful. It was close to everything but in the woods so there wasn’t a lot of noise. It was also pretty clean. It definitely could use some remodeling though. Several doors not working properly and was a little musty smelling. But overall we would stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our 5th or 6th time renting this property. It is always clean and well maintained. The view is incredible as we always start our day drinking coffee on the porch enjoying the sun coming up over the mountain. We usually end our day on the porch or in the hot tub watching the sun set.
The house is conveniently located to all the roads any Harley rider would want to take as well as all the surrounding cities to visit such as Bryson, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg ect.
I highly recommend High Valley.
10.0 / 10.0
Property had a great view and very convenient to Bryson city and the Nantahala.
10.0 / 10.0
Our family (Parents plus 23, 20, & 17 yr old) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property! There was plenty of space for us to enjoy dinner and games at the dining room table, yet our own quiet spaces to relax. The was just about everything we needed in the kitchen, and loved the open concept so that we could talk while we were cooking/cleaning up. The porch swing and hammock are perfect places to relax with a book or headphones. It was very quiet outdoors; rarely did we hear other cars or people. The view is just incredible. Be sure to look up at the night sky; so many stars to see. The owners have kept up with this house, and it is beautifully furnished. No issues with hot water or anything else during our stay. Kent even contacted us that the wifi was going to be down one of the nights we were there, and we had no issues with it. The driveway is steep, but no issues with it. There's even space for you to back into the spots at the top. All 5 of us want to go back, and I have zero reservations about booking this house again. Thank you Kent!
10.0 / 10.0
Had 6 adults riding street bikes. Plenty of room to hang out/sleep plus room to park our bikes plus a truck and trailer. Hard to find a cabin with this much parking.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful! The hot tub faced the beautiful views, as did the wraparound porch and the huge windows in the living room!. My family’s had a mini reunion there, and we never felt cramped, only appreciative of the spacious area and beautiful surroundings. The pictures really don’t capture how beautiful the views are. My mom already is planning to come next year!
10.0 / 10.0
It was great with our kids! Only issue was problems with the fridge. But it is an older fridge. Host was quick with suggestions. House was very clean
10.0 / 10.0
We’ve stayed here two years in a row & absolutely love it! The house was roomy for our family group, and the privacy and view were amazing. The owners have always been extremely timely answering any questions we’ve had. Highly recommend!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Just what we needed for an early Christmas gathering. Prompt communication, well stocked, great location and a plenty of room for adults and children to have their own space yet also gather together as a group.
10.0 / 10.0
This place was perfect! The loveliest cabin tucked away at the top of a mountain with stunning views. The house was fully stocked with everything you could need. It was very clean and spacious, with a lot of room for us to all have our own space. The owners were great communicators and willing to help with anything we needed upon our arrival and throughout the stay. We felt very welcome from the moment we stepped foot onto the property.
The location was great, close to Bryson city activities, gem mining and other fun, mountainous things to do. Can’t recommend this place enough, it was perfect!
10.0 / 10.0
Great trip from the beginning. The directions were spot on. The house had plenty of privacy and room for the dogs to run outside. The house was spotless and Amazingly Well stocked. The kitchen had everything you need. Unbelievable attention to detail. Little things like including a discount card in the welcome book for the local grocery. Great views from the deck. Awesome sleeping accommodations. We are already planning our next vacation there in the spring.
10.0 / 10.0
This house and location has a tremendous amount to offer. With more than ample room and well appointed with the signature view of the mountains both inside and outside, the house should satisfy most anyone. It's located within very reasonable time an distance of the many attractions available in that are both natural and man made. We had a fabulous time.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing Mountain View from an amazing deck. 4 bedrooms plus loft offers lots of sleeping space. Would definitely rent again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic stay at the High Valley House. The view was absolutely stunning, and we were even lucky enough to have a rainbow appear over the mountains at the end of our stay. The house was very clean and provided plenty of space for group of 8. The location was also great and we enjoyed Nantahala National Forest, Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and Lake Fontana. Kent was great about communicating and making sure that we had everything that we needed. We would definitely stay there again!!
10.0 / 10.0
Mountain View’s inside and out. Love the swing and hammock on the covered porch along with table and chairs. Plenty of space inside with a stocked kitchen. It’s home away from home.
10-15 minutes from NOC or Bryson city. It’s our second time here and I’m sure there will be a third. It’s just tranquil…
10.0 / 10.0
Great place with friendly owners
Great place with friendly owners.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful Hidden Gem
Every detail was thought of for convenience - we had the best time. The park nearby was amazing!
10.0 / 10.0
Privacy, Peace, and a Mesmerizing View
In one sentence: This place was everything we had hoped it would be, from size and convenience to location and comfort.
We'd go back in a heartbeat.
Our host was incredibly attentive and everything was as it should be. We had ourselves (senior couple), another couple in their 20s and 30s, and a family of four. Everyone slept in a bedroom, and we could have added a couple more folks by using the loft. The two dogs were happy, too.
We're from California: the AC worked, making the humidity a lot less annoying.
Our son and daughter-in-law both graduated from culinary school; they did the bulk of the cooking and had no complaints about the kitchen. All they brought was a favorite knife.
Note: whether each of us had cell phone service depended upon our provider. Those of us with ATT were good; those with T-Mobile couldn't get a signal. The Wi-Fi setup was good and accessible throughout the house, but the bandwidth itself varied.
The house is a comfortable family place, with all the necessities, storage so you can unpack, pillows, blankets, etc. I never once heard a complaint from anyone.
We felt like we were completely alone in the forest, with an incredible view of forests and hills for miles. We went to some local attractions (worth doing) but I think we enjoyed most just exploring, hiking, and wading/swimming in the rivers.
Probably my best VRBO ever.
10.0 / 10.0
Just perfect
Best location for activities...hiking..tours. Fantastic view. Best stocked home we have ever rented. Owners were so quick to answer any question we had and even made sure we had complete directions to home. Best vacation we have had in a long time. Definitely would love to stay again in the future.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect...Exceeded Expectations!
The High Valley House was clean, well-appointed, and had plenty of space for our group of motorcyclists. The location is ideal for convenient access to some of the best motorcycle roads in the US. Communication with the owner was fantastic.
10.0 / 10.0
Great stay!!
Although this is a older property it was clean and worked well for our group!!
10.0 / 10.0
Biking trip
Great location, between NOC, Tsali & Bryson city. You can’t get much closer to Tsali. Great sunset view from the porch!
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxation and Beauty!!
We had a great time staying at this property!! There was plenty of space for my family if four and my sister's family of four, plus two dogs. The porch offered an amazing view and a great place to just relax!! The hot tub was a big hit being used during both the day and at night under the stars.
The property is also located close to Bryson City downtown, Cherokee, and the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
We had such a great time and we will definitely be back!!
10.0 / 10.0
Pictures don't do this place justice
This location is more magical than the pictures lead it to seem. Driveway is nicely paved and house is amazing. Beautiful view and glorious sun rises. Great fishing locations nearby with a bait shop. Bait shop workers are very helpful and nice. Will return next year.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome place
Spectacular views, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. This was a great place to relax, unwind, and just enjoy life.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect family get away
We enjoyed our stay ... relaxing and convenient location. Clean, comfortable cabin. The porch, hot tub oh so inviting.
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing!
This house was amazing. The view was spectacular. The hot tub was a treat every night. The grandkids enjoyed having a fire and making s’mores one night. Very clean and well maintained.
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect
This was the perfect mountain cabin. Views were breathtaking all day. Kitchen sufficiently stocked. Owner very quick to respond. Would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful view...
The High Valley House is a good place to relax and unwind. The view is just beautiful! Even our kids loved the place. The house have everything we need to make our stay comfortable. We also love the laid back feeling of the town and the Great Smoky Mountain is exhilirating.
10.0 / 10.0
Great house
Family of 8 house was very spacious.. beautiful views ,quiet location close to Bryson ... great town... was worth the 71/2. Hour ride
10.0 / 10.0
We'll be back!!!
Loved the High Valley house!!! Perfect location with lots of privacy and WHAT a view! Interior was very spacious and inviting, and the owner answered all my questions in an extremely timely manner before we arrived. We're already planning our trip for next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Harley get away
Perfect for a group of friends to get away from it all and ride off into the sunset. Enough room on the property for towing a 20 ft trailer. The house was everything we expected and more. And of course hitting the hot tub under the stars helped unwind for a good nights sleep. Everyone already wants to rebook for next year. Thanks to Mr Kent for sharing a wonderful gift with the world.
10.0 / 10.0
Dragons and Moonshiners
Great time staying here. Great to bring dogs with. The driveway on motorcycles was an attention getter. lol Quiet and peaceful with an amazing view of the smokies to look at with morning drinks. We would like to stay there again but probably won't due to the amount of stairs and our age for dealing with the stairs. lol
10.0 / 10.0
A wonderful home to celebrate
The property was absolutely stunning--a beautiful view that looks so beautiful at night time (tons of stars!). The property itself was very clean, hospitable, and Kent was responsive to any issues/concerns we had. Highly recommend this property! We had a wonderful time :)
10.0 / 10.0
Just what we were looking for!
From the moment I saw this listing I knew I wanted to stay here and I was not disappointed! Kent was so accommodating and always responded to any questions quickly before our arrival. We were old friends getting together after many years apart and needed a place to gather. This was it! We filled all the bedrooms and had lovely places for conversation from the loft to the deck. Meals and games at the table and fun cooking together around the island. The view was so refreshing and just what we hoped it would be. This place is a treasure!
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing view
This was an amazing property. We loved the house and the views. There was plenty of room for 2 families. The kids enjoyed having the loft as their own getaway. We will be back soon!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Fontana Lake?
The average price for a rental in Fontana Lake is $218 per night. This rental is $31 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Perfect for Polar Express Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views. 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 Perfect for Polar Express Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views 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 Perfect for Polar Express Families! Relaxing Mountain House, Gorgeous Views?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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