Great base camp for Smoky Mountain Adventures
Cabin in Fontana Lake, NC
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cabin rental
Location:
Enjoy your Smoky Mountain Vacation hidden away in the lush Nantahala Forest, surrounded by nature but only minutes from all the outdoor activities that the Nantahala has to offer- You and your group will be only moments away from the Nantahala Riding Stable, and just a few short minutes to all the White Water Rafting and Zip Lining companies located in the Gorge. If Hiking is your thing, you'll be super close to a Trail Head for the infamous Appalachian Trail, and only fifteen minutes from the Tsali Recreation Area. An easy twenty minute drive will bring you to either Deep Creek or the Road to Nowhere in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Bryson City and all of it's shopping and dining options, as well as the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad are an easy 15 minutes away off of Hwy 74, and fifteen minutes beyond that will bring you to all the cultural activities of Cherokee, as well as Harrah's Casino.
Access Road:
Cars and Most All Vehicles- Paved and hard packed gravel sections on a well maintained mountain road, Switchbacks and moderate to steep incline sections possible, no washed out section. The roads to this cabin are not considered 'Motorcycle Friendly'.
Exterior:
When you arrive to Adventure Awaits, you'll find the perfect log cabin tucked back in a Smoky Mountain Forests. There's parking for two vehicles by the road, and a stepped path will lead you down to a welcoming shaded front porch with available rocking chairs. In the front yard is a small fire pit for enjoying cool mountain evenings and making s'mores. The back deck, where a Weber charcoal grill, outdoor dining set and hot tub invite you to relax your evenings away after taking advantage of the many activities that await you in the Great Smoky Mountains!
Entry Level:
Once you enter the front door, you'll be welcomed by a rustic great room that is tastefully decorated, featuring a large stone work gas log fireplace. Plush and comfortable seating is available for you and your guests, while a galley style kitchen with attached laundry is off to the side. Leading off the great room is a king size master bedroom featuring an en suite bath with a shower/tub combo, and two queen bedrooms that share a bath featuring a separate shower and tub. Comfy quilts and plush pillows will invite you and your guests to sleep in as long as you like, but a well equipped kitchen and dining table for six will be sure to call you to breakfast lunch and dinner!
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Pet Policy:
This cabin is PET FRIENDLY. If you are bringing a pet along for your visit, there are maximum pet restrictions set by the individual cabin owners, so be sure to inquire what the restrictions may be for your cabin if you are planning to bring more than one pet with you. Please read our House Rules for more information and specifics about our Pet Policies.
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Wi-Fi Internet service is not guaranteed. This cabin is located in a remote area where securing reliable internet connectivity poses quite a challenge, which is why we unfortunately are not able to offer technical support should an issue arise. Additionally, as the Wi-Fi service is provided free of charge, we cannot offer refunds of any kind for service interruptions. If needed, we are always available to assist you in finding other options that provide free Wi-Fi internet to patrons.
Enjoy your Smoky Mountain Vacation hidden away in the lush Nantahala Forest, surrounded by nature but only minutes from all the outdoor activities that the Nantahala has to offer- You and your group will be only moments away from the Nantahala Riding Stable, and just a few short minutes to all the White Water Rafting and Zip Lining companies located in the Gorge. If Hiking is your thing, you'll be super close to a Trail Head for the infamous Appalachian Trail, and only fifteen minutes from the Tsali Recreation Area. An easy twenty minute drive will bring you to either Deep Creek or the Road to Nowhere in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Bryson City and all of it's shopping and dining options, as well as the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad are an easy 15 minutes away off of Hwy 74, and fifteen minutes beyond that will bring you to all the cultural activities of Cherokee, as well as Harrah's Casino.
Access Road:
Cars and Most All Vehicles- Paved and hard packed gravel sections on a well maintained mountain road, Switchbacks and moderate to steep incline sections possible, no washed out section. The roads to this cabin are not considered 'Motorcycle Friendly'.
Exterior:
When you arrive to Adventure Awaits, you'll find the perfect log cabin tucked back in a Smoky Mountain Forests. There's parking for two vehicles by the road, and a stepped path will lead you down to a welcoming shaded front porch with available rocking chairs. In the front yard is a small fire pit for enjoying cool mountain evenings and making s'mores. The back deck, where a Weber charcoal grill, outdoor dining set and hot tub invite you to relax your evenings away after taking advantage of the many activities that await you in the Great Smoky Mountains!
Entry Level:
Once you enter the front door, you'll be welcomed by a rustic great room that is tastefully decorated, featuring a large stone work gas log fireplace. Plush and comfortable seating is available for you and your guests, while a galley style kitchen with attached laundry is off to the side. Leading off the great room is a king size master bedroom featuring an en suite bath with a shower/tub combo, and two queen bedrooms that share a bath featuring a separate shower and tub. Comfy quilts and plush pillows will invite you and your guests to sleep in as long as you like, but a well equipped kitchen and dining table for six will be sure to call you to breakfast lunch and dinner!
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Pet Policy:
This cabin is PET FRIENDLY. If you are bringing a pet along for your visit, there are maximum pet restrictions set by the individual cabin owners, so be sure to inquire what the restrictions may be for your cabin if you are planning to bring more than one pet with you. Please read our House Rules for more information and specifics about our Pet Policies.
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Wi-Fi Internet service is not guaranteed. This cabin is located in a remote area where securing reliable internet connectivity poses quite a challenge, which is why we unfortunately are not able to offer technical support should an issue arise. Additionally, as the Wi-Fi service is provided free of charge, we cannot offer refunds of any kind for service interruptions. If needed, we are always available to assist you in finding other options that provide free Wi-Fi internet to patrons.
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Map of Fontana Lake, NC
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Reviews
5.0
Great place to stay for those looking to get away. It is centrally located between bryson city, Nantahala forest, and Fontana dam. Clean, spacious interior for my family of four and two dogs. I would stay again soon.
5.0
This cabin was perfect for our family to come to Bryson City and enjoy the Polar Express. The cabin met all of our expectations and needs. It was well stocked, clean, and the kids loved the hot tub! The description was spot on! We will definitely book here again.
5.0
Great cabin!
5.0
We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin is furnished with everything you need. All we needed was a short trip to Bryson City to Ingles for groceries.
5.0
Our family has been coming to Bryson City for many years. Between the NOC and Cardinal Coffee - I couldn’t have found a better spot. The cabin is perfectly sized for 6 adults. And the little extras for your fur friends were very thoughtful- a clean blanket, extra bowls, little mats. The front porch and rocking chairs made morning coffee very peaceful.
4.0
We had a good time. We asked to extend another day and they did not charge it. I'm very grateful. Just an observation, they need to provided enough batdom paper. and there was no soap on the bathroom. But we enjoyed it a lot. I recommend it 100 %
5.0
Really enjoyed the stay here. Took our grandson to ride the Polar Express. Property was great and as advertised. Would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Absolutely loved the cabin. It is very secluded. We stayed mid November, no leaves on the trees, and could barely make out the roof line of the nearest cabin. Probably at least a football field or more away. Gas fireplace gave us some trouble so that was a little disappointing, but not enough to lose a five star rating. We notified property management and they were very friendly and responsive. We will definitely stay here again.
5.0
Beautiful Cabin, very clean and cozy. The only issue we had was with the keypad lock. Sometimes it would work, sometimes it wouldn't. A light near the sign at the end of the gravel driveway would be a bonus because it was very hard to see at night and especially in the rain. But I would 100% recommend this cabin!
5.0
I loved it but the master bedroom bed was uncomfortable.
5.0
Very nice property which was very well-stocked and furnished. Great location for hiking and water activities. Couldn't have asked for more.
5.0
Quiet and private.
Nicely Appointed. Really enjoyed our stay
Minutes to the NOC
Kitchen was well appointed with needs to cook a full meal
4.0
Great Cabin
5.0
Family vacation
We enjoyed our family vacation to Bryson City. The cabin was very comfortable and clean. Close to fun attractions.
5.0
Best vacation ever
The cabin was beautiful and close to everything I will come back next year again hope to get the same cabin
4.0
Polar express
It was a good trip overall. People were nice in town and only a few hick ups with food choices.
5.0
Our time in Bryson City, NC
Location to attractions was good, parking 2 vehicles was a challenge. TV was not to our liking, couldn't get it to work most of the time we tried and there was no closet in master bedroom. Otherwise, it was cozy and had everything we needed for our stay.
5.0
Spacious and comfortable cabin
Wonderful property with all the amenities you could wish for.
5.0
Beautiful location
Very clean, beautiful location. Very quiet and peaceful. We will definitely be returning
5.0
Perfection
It was everything and more! My husband and I put our phones on airplane mode and just enjoyed the four nights in five days with each other in our children. It was close to part of the Appalachian Trail which we totally loved and enjoyed hiking with our dog and our children. We went gem mining and our kids found some awesome gems and of course we visited the national Park. The only complaint I have is that my dog was acting goofy the first couple days and we couldn’t figure out why but then my husband found a no bark thing and it was turned on so I don’t know if it was like making a noise that was bothering my dog but my dog doesn’t bark to begin with so we shut it off and he loved it after that.
5.0
Great stay!
Loved this cabin - beautiful spot and had everything we needed. Loved being just outside Bryson City and good proximity to lots of places. So quiet and peaceful!
5.0
Great stay. I would recommend to anyone.
Smooth process, good communication, no stress. Nice experience.
5.0
Covid cabin Christmas
Wonderful cabin! Loved it was decorated for Christmas ❤️Convenient location. Loved the hot tub was up and ready for use.
5.0
Quarantine Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving at “Adventures Await” is exactly how we wanted to spend our family time together. What a great cabin! Contactless check-in, beautiful views, fully appointed kitchen. Thank you for letting us stay!
4.0
Wrong property
Not the original cabin I choose. This one was fine for this time but next Time I will be going directly threw a reality-based company and not vrbo
5.0
Adventure certainly awaits you here
Adventure awaits was an adorable little cabin. It had everything we needed for our stay and the location was perfect. The cabin was about 10-15 minutes from Bryson City and less than an hour to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. If you are looking for a relaxing vacation cabin with a forest view, look no further! Thank you for an amazing experience. We will be back.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Fontana Lake?
The average price for a rental in Fontana Lake is $209 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Great base camp for Smoky Mountain Adventures. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Great base camp for Smoky Mountain Adventures pet friendly?
Yes! This cabin is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Great base camp for Smoky Mountain Adventures?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and laundry.
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