Driving up to the house was quite an experience. It built up the suspense and anxiety of whether or not the pictures of the property did it any justice. Let me just say once we pulled up to the cabin we were amazed at how spot on and gorgeous the view was from both the parking area and the back porch! My visit to the Lazy Elk Cabin was for a laid back bachelor party with the guys and the cabin met our needs and then some. We loved waking up to the view and how secluded it felt in the mountains. The side-by-side ATV was our saving grace getting up and down the mountain to the dock where three kayaks and the pontoon boat resides as it was quite a steep hike heading back for those of us attempting to walk it. Speaking of the pontoon boat, I highly recommend renting the pontoon if only for a day to really take in the stunning views surrounding the lake. Amy sent us some awesome coordinates for hiking trails on the other side of the lake regarding waterfalls, creeks, and an overgrown ghost town from the 1890s as well as the spot of the rope swing shown in the pictures. Visiting at the end of September was also a real treat for us as there were not very many boats cruising around in the lake and it felt like we had it all to ourselves minus the tens of house boats tucked away in the coves. Along with the quietness of the lake the weather was perfect for us to spend a lot of our time on the back porch enjoying the view, hot tub, and firepits both gas and wood-fueled.

We had a blast. The place was perfect and clean. Beautiful area and boat rental was great too. Not a single complaint.

The cabin exceeded our expectations. Off the beaten path you are assured of peace and quiet. The cabin was well stocked with kitchen equipment, paper and cleaning supplies and more than enough entertainment to keep teenagers away from their iPhones for the majority of the days/nights. The views from the cabin and dock area are breathtaking! The pontoon boat, kayaks and water slide were a huge hit for our group and the hike back and forth from the cabin to the dock was plenty of exercise. We will be back!

The porch is incredible with views to last a lifetime! There is everything you could hope for and more right there-gas fire pit, pool table, ladder golf, dinner table, hot tub, and more with a swing set a few steps below. Kids and adults all had something to do! We enjoyed our days on the large dock and kids loved the water slide. 10/10 would recommend-we loved our stay!

This was an amazing property! The views are stunning and if you are traveling with family, the large porch is perfect for eating, grilling, or just spending time together. The owners were gracious and communicated everything well.

This property is absolutely amazing! The views are spectacular and you could spend all day and night on the deck. The house offers a great setup and everything you need. We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!

The view from the deck is absolutely amazing! We spent most of our time on the deck enjoying the view while playing pool, cornhole, ladderball, grilling and eating all our meals on the deck, soaking in the hot tub, and just relaxing in the rocking chairs by the propane firepit. It is the most fun and functional deck, with an amazing view! We also had fun making smores by the campfire while our younger kids played on the swingset. Plenty of firewood is provided. We also enjoyed an afternoon on the pontoon boat and tubing. Fontana Lake is beautiful and quiet. There weren't many boats on the lake. The rope swing was a hit with our kids (which is not by the dock, but not too far by pontoon boat). The kayaks and slide on the dock were great too! The ATV ride to the dock was a little scary for me, but our kids loved it and my husband had fun driving it. It was nice to be able to use since it would be a long walk down to the dock without it. The cabin was clean, comfortable, and cozy. It was also well stocked, and had a lot of fun games and puzzles. Amy was always responsive and went above and beyond when I asked for a special request. Only advice would be to follow their directions, and be sure to turn LEFT at the mailboxes. I followed google and turned right, and the owner of that property wasn't very happy. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back again someday!

To say this is a beautiful location is a gross understatement. The scenery is stunning, Fontana Lake is the prettiest and clearest lake I’ve experienced in NC. The property is exactly as advertised. The ATV was key (although I didn’t expect we’d use it as much as we did). Signage was professional and super helpful. There is a bit of home construction starting in the area so I think it was less peaceful during our stay than may have been the case for previous guests. But it wasn’t bad. Kitchen was well stocked, lots of towels and chairs - most of everything you’d need to make for a comfortable stay away from home. Hosts were extremely helpful and quick to respond with information and recommendations of places to see around the lake. Checkin and checkout were seamless. No complaints and we’re considering booking again next year.

The cabin was beautiful, the views were amazing! We had a wonderful time sitting on the deck and using the fire pit. We used the boat one day and it was awesome exploring Lake Fontana. The cabin was very clean and has all the amenities that you will need to cook, the outside grill was great for cooking dinners. We will definitely be back!

This was a great, one of a kind place to get away and enjoy beautiful nature views! It is very remote, so the roads getting there can be tricky. Definitely read the owner’s driving directions thoroughly and prepare by looking up the route ahead of time. It can be a long drive to stores and things to do, but the owners have done a great job stocking the cabin with activities and games. We managed to keep 3 kids having fun there all week. We found the beds and furniture comfortable, and the view really is breathtaking!

Cabin was perfect for our family and the views were absolutely stunning!

If you want to get away from it all in a secluded area, this is the cabin for you. There is a two-mile single-lane gravel road that takes you to the property. The views were incredible; the cabin was clean and stocked with amenities. We spent most of our time on the deck overlooking the lake taking in the astonishing scenery, reading, playing pool, and enjoying the hot tub. This time of year, there was not much activity on the lake, which created an entirely quiet atmosphere except for the wind blowing through the pine trees, which we loved! We also enjoyed walking in the woods and not having "time" dictate our steps. 2 clocks on the desk do not work; for us, it symbolized time standing still at the lake house. We came away truly refreshed and look forward to returning in the future. We did not partake in the water activities due to the time of year. The lake was low, resulting in the docks being too steep to get to. However, this did not take away from our trip in any shape or form—just information for travelers looking forward to water activities. The property manager responded quickly and had a great sense of humor (inside coffee joke lol). We are both incredibly blessed to have had such a beautiful weekend. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Communication was good throughout the whole process and understanding what to expect was easy. The place had so many more amenities than a typical stay from a well-stocked kitchen, towels for the hot tub, and hand lotion. The view from the cabin was as pictured and a great location for disconnecting and spending time as an extended family. The location is about 40 mins from town so you want to plan accordingly.

Loved the views, lots of room for our family and my mom and dad. We loved the remote feeling and the privacy. The house had everything we needed. The communication was fantastic from the start and when we needed help it was quickly resolved. Thank you for opening up your home. We had a great time.

Absolutely loved it. The views are amazing and the staff responsive if needed. Everything was as advertised! Plenty of room. Comfortable beds! The gas fire pit was awesome! Looking forward to a return trip!! Great get away, truly in the mountains.

We had a great time and view was amazing

Wow a stunning location...not for the faint of heart. I arrived in the dark. Ha! We enjoyed our time...which was not long enough 😉. Thinking of a return visit at another time of year. Lots to do if you love the outdoors ❤️

Had an awesome time! Wish it would have snowed but still had fun walking the trails around the property

My wife and I both had a three day weekend from work and chose to hide out in the mountains for the few days. The cabin is great. The long driveway through the woods, a wonderful welcome package waiting for us. Cabin was very clean, large showers and comfy beds. The high speed internet is a definite bonus with how remote the location is. We used the hot tub, the gas fireplace in the great room, the charcoal grill, and the gas fireplace on the deck. We are already planning a trip back for a longer stay with the rest of our family. 10/10 definitely recommend.

We had a wonderful experience at The Lazy Elk Cabin. We all used the hot tub, played games, had s’mores by the fire, and used the side-by-side to check out the lake. The kitchen is stocked with nice cookware, and all of the basic spices, which made cooking very easy for a large family. The entire cabin was decorated for Christmas, which made for a very cozy stay. We would without a doubt stay here again and recommend to friends/family. Thanks for the great stay!

The cabin was well appointed and our family enjoyed the out of neighborhood experience. The welcome honey & croissants were so tasty & appreciated. The views are unbelievable. Thank you for making our Polar Express weekend magical for our Grandchildren. The light snow Sunday morning made it EXTRA special. The property management company went above and beyond sending me items we left behind. Can’t say enough good things about this whole experience. Thank you!!!!

This cabin surpassed our expectations and some. The cabin was absolutely beautiful, well stocked, and we really enjoyed our cinnamon rolls and local honey upon arrival. The views were stunning and the beds are so comfortable. We will absolutely be back! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us!

Loved everything about this property.

Been to this cabin twice. Love it. Beautiful view. Enjoyed the propane heater on back deck. Had a wonderful vacation. Host very easy to work with. Master bedroom mattress little too soft for me.

We had such a fun time at The Lazy Elk cabin! We had 4 teenagers with us and they loved the pool table, hot tub, darts and all the games. Having access to the ATV to get to the dock was very helpful too! This place is stocked with everything you need for an enjoyable getaway. The owners are very responsive and the cabin was very clean. The view is absolutely beautiful too! We enjoyed the fire pit and stargazing was amazing! Highly recommend this cabin if you’re looking for a relaxing mountain/lake vacation.

I can’t say enough about how great the property, ownership and manager are! I’ve already recommended it to at least 10 people and I just got home today.

We had such a fun time at The Lazy Elk cabin! We had 4 teenagers with us and they loved the pool table, hot tub, darts and all the games. Having access to the ATV to get to the dock was very helpful too! This place is stocked with everything you need for an enjoyable getaway. The owners are very responsive and the cabin was very clean. The view is absolutely beautiful too! We enjoyed the fire pit and stargazing was amazing! Highly recommend this cabin if you’re looking for a relaxing mountain/lake vacation.

We had the best time, was beautiful location with all the amenities you could ask for!!

This was our first time to the Smokey Mountains. We were looking for a cozy secluded cabin with beautiful views and water fun. This property delivered and exceeded our expectations! The home is clean and beautiful. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty to do as far as games and space to spread out and hang out. The boat rental is an absolute MUST, as the lake is calm, warm and just beautiful. We could've spent the whole vacation on that boat. The hot tub was the icing on the cake after a long day of exploring the beautiful area. Amy & Eric were extremely responsive and attentive. I have NEVER seen the stars (let alone the milky way) in a way that you see them from this property's deck. My only suggestion would be to have a hammock/lounge chair or two on the deck as well. You won't want to take your eyes away from sky, and being able to lay back to view them without straining the neck would make it all the better. I cannot say enough good things about this property, the pictures simply do not do it justice. I want to sincerely thank Amy & Eric for giving our family the PERFECT peaceful vacation we were searching for. Anyone reading this should stop scrolling and just book this property....you wont be disappointed! We will 100% be back as soon as we are able! I hope everyone enjoys their vacations here as much as we have!

This place has totally spoiled us for future cabin stays because of the great views and things to do at the property combined with the access to the beautiful lake. It is not an east trek to the lake, especially for those with children or limited mobility but we made it okay. Even though it rained mostly and we did t spend too much time at the lake itself we enjoyed the hot tub , games and amazing private views overlooking the lake . We even saw several shooting stars one night! Can’t wait to come back!

Everything was as advertised at this property and we had a wonderful family vacation. It was our little girl's first trip on a boat and she absolutely loved it. Thank you for sharing your hone with us and we look forward to returning one day soon!

This cabin was awesome. Our favorite part was the deck. It has a space for any weather. The tall deck chairs were very nice and the fire pit was perfect The view was phenomenal. The kitchen was well stocked. However the beds were not great and the pillows were very uncomfortable. I recommend bringing your pillow from home. I would return for sure.