This was my first time using VRBO, my husband and I were completely thrilled to stay in this area since it's so close to everything. The cabin that Karen & Bruce provide exceeded our expectations. When I thought we would need to use something I brought with us for the trip I found it and more in the cabin. The porch was perfect for sipping our morning coffee/tea, the cabin was so clean, hardly no traffic at all passing by on the road below, the pictures do not do this place enough justice. In the kitchen, it's more than fully stocked, the laundry room covered, the bathroom, just everything you could want and more. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family, Karen and Bruce, you guys really out did yourselves, thank you again for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin.

Great place for vacation! Photos don't do this house justice. This house has interesting and comfortable furniture, custom ceramics, and a well-equipped kitchen. I don't think I missed anything, and we cooked and grilled. Lake is just a short walk away. Plenty of opportunities for kayaking, boating, and hiking. Highly recommended if looking to spend quiet time with family.

Thank you Karen and Bruce for letting us stay at the farmhouse! It was perfect. Clean, well equipped with lots of charm. We enjoyed grilling and playing scrabble. One of the best stays we’ve in a while.

We thoroughly enjoyed the farmhouse. It is rustic, lovely, and full of charm and special touches. The location offers the perfect amount of peaceful tranquility and is still close to the outdoor activities we did at the NOC. The kids loved the cows and loft, and the cheese was delicious! Hoping to return soon! Thanks for sharing your mountain gem with us, Karen and Bruce!

Wonderful! *Very clean! *The refrigerator was empty when we arrived -- I'm not a fan of opening a refrigerator at a VRBO and finding someone else's food in there. *ICE!!! Enough ice for our cooler! With many ice cube trays and a ice bin for storage, we were able to keep our drinks/food cold on some very long days in our cooler. *Washer and dryer -- we explored and hiked throughout our stay and it was great to have a washer and dryer on site *The information book was very helpful.... *PORCHES! We spent so much time on the porches. We started and ended each day on the covered porch. I even had the pleasure of enjoying a significant storm on the covered porch... the air smelled so sweet!!! * We were gone most of the daylight hours but even so -- we might have heard a half dozen vehicles go past the cabin during the times we were there... mostly just birds and a rooster from somewhere down the road... *We used the cottage as a starting point each day and visited Clingman's Dome, Mount Mitchell, Fontana Dam, Wheels Through Time Museum , Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Junaluska Medicine Trail, Tail of the Dragon... and more ... the location is perfect. We are keeping this site on the top of our list for future visits to the south. Thank you to Karen and Bruce for creating such a delightful destination.

This property is off the beaten path and very nice. It has access to Fontana Lake very close to it and we essentially had the lake to ourselves. Very few boats and incredible views. We were on kayaks (with motors-so a little more mobile than others might be) but it would still the excellent on a typical kayak. The only downside of the location had nothing to do with the property itself, we just did not expect to have to travel along the Dragon's Tail to get there. It was a challenge pulling kayaks behind a truck along that route and we recommend not doing so unless you are in a more mobile vehicle situation. Property had internet so texting and making calls while there is no issue despite not having service so don't let that scare you. Karen and Bruce were very kind and responsive.

Very quite and peaceful property. Karen and Bruce were great hosts.

This property is off the beaten path and very nice. It has access to Fontana Lake very close to it and we essentially had the lake to ourselves. Very few boats and incredible views. We were on kayaks (with motors-so a little more mobile than others might be) but it would still the excellent on a typical kayak. The only downside of the location had nothing to do with the property itself, we just did not expect to have to travel along the Dragon's Tail to get there. It was a challenge pulling kayaks behind a truck along that route and we recommend not doing so unless you are in a more mobile vehicle situation. Property had internet so texting and making calls while there is no issue despite not having service so don't let that scare you. Karen and Bruce were very kind and responsive.

Very quite and peaceful property. Karen and Bruce were great hosts.

The property exceeding our expectations. First VRBO we have stayed at that had plenty of ice. A big deal for us! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Whether we were relaxing by the fire pit at night or relaxing on one of the porches reading a book and listening to the stream this was a perfect weekend. Karen was very friendly and the pottery shop and cheese were wonderful. Would love to go again.

The property exceeding our expectations. First VRBO we have stayed at that had plenty of ice. A big deal for us!The house was clean and had everything we needed. Whether we were relaxing by the fire pit at night or relaxing on one of the porches reading a book and listening to the stream this was a perfect weekend.Karen was very friendly and the pottery shop and cheese were wonderful.Would love to go again.

The property exceeding our expectations. First VRBO we have stayed at that had plenty of ice. A big deal for us! The house was clean and had everything we needed. Whether we were relaxing by the fire pit at night or relaxing on one of the porches reading a book and listening to the stream this was a perfect weekend. Karen was very friendly and the pottery shop and cheese were wonderful. Would love to go again.

Quiet, peaceful and relaxing! Karen and Bruce had EVERYTHING we could ever need available! The running water from the stream around the property made porch sitting so much more enjoyable!

Absolutely wonderful! Very clean, great location and the hosts were so great. They recommend we hike at Deep Creek while we visited Bryson City and it was beautiful. They also suggested eating at Ilda in Sylva which was the best food we have ever eaten! Plenty of dishes and cooking supplies house was very warm and beds were very comfortable. They have a perfectly cozy farmhouse and we enjoyed our stay very much!!!

Absolutely wonderful! Very clean, great location and the hosts were so great. They recommend we hike at Deep Creek while we visited Bryson City and it was beautiful. They also suggested eating at Ilda in Sylva which was the best food we have ever eaten! Plenty of dishes and cooking supplies house was very warm and beds were very comfortable. They have a perfectly cozy farmhouse and we enjoyed our stay very much!!!

We loved this farmhouse. The pictures don’t really do the place justice. It was clean, comfortable in every way, and had everything we could have needed in the kitchen and baths. Beautiful deck to just sit and chill. We will definitely be back.

My sisters and I enjoyed our stay.

It was a great location for driving the mountains, very private, the farmhouse was well equipped with thought being put into what was provided, and Karen and Bruce were super hosts.

Karen and Bruce’s house is just wonderful. This was my 2nd time there and I’ll be back again and again. Beautiful Fontana Lake is 1/2 mike down the road and I paddled and swam. Then enjoyed afternoons and evenings on the porch. A true retreat in the woods with all the comforts of home: a well-stocked kitchen, WiFi. Plus wonderful hosts.

Karen and Bruce’s house is just wonderful. This was my 2nd time there and I’ll be back again and again. Beautiful Fontana Lake is 1/2 mike down the road and I paddled and swam. Then enjoyed afternoons and evenings on the porch. A true retreat in the woods with all the comforts of home: a well-stocked kitchen, WiFi. Plus wonderful hosts. 😊

It was a great location for driving the mountains, very private, the farmhouse was well equipped with thought being put into what was provided, and Karen and Bruce were super hosts.

The farmhouse was the perfect getaway for a week of rest and relaxation. Every need was anticipated before we arrived. The owners are wonderful people. We were invited to watch and participate in milking the cows. Bruce was so patient with all my questions. The pottery shop is adorable. Karen is so talented. They also sell cheese made for the milk. It is the best cheese I've ever eaten. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch while watching the hummingbirds and listening to the brook. The house instantly felt like home. I would absolutely go back to this lovely place.!

The house was beautiful. Our stay was great. The owners were very friendly. They allowed my child to watch the milking. Really made her day. We are thinking about staying there again if possible next year

Cozy little farm house very relaxing. Owners are very friendly thoughtful people. Walking distance to the water was a plus. The kids loved getting to see the cows. The place was clean and large enough for our family. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. But close in proximity to everything. Close to the dragon. Close to Fontana and all of the nature walks. We will absolutely stay here again.

Cozy little farm house very relaxing. Owners are very friendly thoughtful people. Walking distance to the water was a plus. The kids loved getting to see the cows. The place was clean and large enough for our family. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. But close in proximity to everything. Close to the dragon. Close to Fontana and all of the nature walks. We will absolutely stay here again.

The house was beautiful. Our stay was great. The owners were very friendly. They allowed my child to watch the milking. Really made her day. We are thinking about staying there again if possible next year

We stayed for 5 days with my two boys and enjoyed it a lot. The two dogs Pearl and Cleo were really friendly and my kids enjoyed to play with them. We had a chance to taste fresh milk and my kids enjoyed making pottery. Karen and Bruce were really nice hosts. We recommend this place for people who like peace and wilderness.

We stayed for 5 days with my two boys and enjoyed it a lot. The two dogs Pearl and Cleo were really friendly and my kids enjoyed to play with them. We had a chance to taste fresh milk and my kids enjoyed making pottery. Karen and Bruce were really nice hosts. We recommend this place for people who like peace and wilderness.

This was a weekend getaway trip for my husband and I, and we wanted something a little remote. Can't say enough good things about how much we enjoyed this place! Clean, inviting, well-stocked, cozy, all the things! Hope we can come back soon!

Wonderful hidden gem. Private and peaceful. My only concern was that we had two low sports cars, and the road was a little tricky getting in. But would definitely return, and make sure to buy some cheese! It's great!

Loved the house and property. I didn’t want to leave! It was so quiet and beautiful. Could hear the creek and the birds and that’s it. Plus it’s just 1/2 mile to a secluded finger of the lake. Karen was a fabulously kind and helpful host. All in all, it was a wonderful retreat. I’m already planning to go back!

Wonderful hidden gem. Private and peaceful. My only concern was that we had two low sports cars, and the road was a little tricky getting in. But would definitely return, and make sure to buy some cheese! It's great!