I use a manual wheelchair, so my husband and I are always looking for an accessible rental with a beautiful view. Sundance Cottage worked well with my special needs and gave us an awe-inspiring view too. There are several reasons why this rental stands out. First, there are two accessible outside areas. In the mornings, we enjoyed the deck and having lunch under the umbrella. And when the day was at its warmest (low 80's) we enjoyed sitting on the covered porch, running the fans, and feeling the breeze from the surrounding tress. At first, we were taken aback by the bees that live in the ground near the porch until we identified them as carpenter bees -- they don't sting unless provoked or handled. So, we relaxed and just shooed them away if one got too close. Second, Sundance stands out because of its location. The area surrounding the cottage is filled with lots of great "outdoorsy" things to do. The owner, Susan, did a wonderful job suggesting accessible picnic areas and overlooks to visit. And the nearby scenic drive will remind you of the Blue Ridge Parkway, but with less traffic. Thirdly, Susan makes this rental very special. Even before we reserved the cottage, she promptly answered my questions about its accessibility so that we could determine if the property would be right for us. And after we reserved it, she provided a list of accessible places to visit including the Topoco Tavern which offers a yummy pizza and has a magnificent view of the river. My husband and I rate our experience at Sundance Cottage a 5-star. And we are looking forward to returning hopefully in the fall.

This place totally exceeded our expectations in every way. The home is beautifully decorated and they views are simply to die for. We did not want to leave!!

Amazing, we'd give it 6 stars if we could!!!

This is one of the most beautiful properties around Santeetlah. The view is amazing and the house was perfect for us. Most relaxing vacation location you could find.

My family and I had such a great time staying at this cabin. The pictures of the cabin do not do it justice. We can't wait to return.

The cabin was tucked away on the top of a hill with a spectacular view. It's was extremely clean and cozy. There was a lot to do in the area and the cabin provided us with access to a number of trails, scenic hikes and outdoor adventure.

My wife and stayed in this wonderful cabin with spectacular views from the front balcony. We never used the fire pit or back patio as the front view was satisfying. We had plenty of towel, the bed was good and plenty of options when dining at the cabin. I was a little worried about meeting people going in and out on the narrow entry but that only happened twice and we were able to see them coming and plan accordingly. All in all it was a great stay.

This adorable cottage is perfect - the space inside and out is great. The view of the mountains and lake is so beautiful. It is a very peaceful and quiet place, exactly what we needed. There's so much to do close by, our days were full of fun and we were able to come back to this very comfortable cottage and totally relax. We will definitely return and can't wait!

Another amazing stay at this wonderful cottage!

Very clean, very well organized. We enjoyed our stay very much.

I cannot express how amazing this property is. Other reviewers are right - the pictures do not do the view justice. I could have sat there all week and just soaked it in! All the amenities you want and more. Very nicely furnished and CLEAN. Owner's communication was fast and helpful I would rent this house again in a heartbeat (and probably will)! It is a pretty steep gravel road to get up to the house, but I had no issue with my front wheel drive mini-van. One thing to be aware of - the county it's located in is a dry county. Not a big deal - just wanted to buy a bottle of wine to enjoy on the awesome deck, but wish I would have know that in advance.

This was our summer vacation where we go somewhere remote to escape all the hustle and bustle of this chaotic world. The view was to die for. We ate all our meals on the front porch just to watch the clouds roll by in the distance. The cabin was immaculate and had everything we could have possibly needed. We brought our kayaks. The water access was very close and all that we needed to launch and have a great day of fishing and swimming. At one point a storm rolled thru and a tree fell across the road. The homeowner was extremely responsive to contact someone that could cut up the tree so we could drive out. The road up to the cabin is all gravel and steep in some locations. A car could make it up just fine, but I did feel more comfortable in my AWD SUV. Excellent trip and will definitely book again.

Great cabin, everything as described in the listing and more. Would rent again in a second.

Sundance cottage was an amazing and special place to stay. The house is beautiful, clean, comfortable and inviting. The house was fully stocked with all supplies needed. The only things we really needed to bring was food, drinks and alcohol. There is even a bread maker and crock pot which worked great. Even the water and ice tasted good! The views of the mountains are even better than the pictures. We spent most of our time on the front porch relaxing and admiring the beauty before us. It is very serene and private as well. We brought our own boat which was left at the dock and nobody messed with it. The lake is gorgeous as well. We swam in the clear waters, kayaked around and fished. Fishing was unsuccessful, but it didn’t matter. We still enjoyed the time. We hiked to waterfalls and went white water rafting. We shopped at the local grocery store and ate at Lynn’s place one evening. If you are in town head past the Hub and stop by the Hawaiian Whip for a sweet treat. The roads are very curvy, but the gravel is well maintained. At first the roads were intimidating, but after a few days we figured out the best way to maneuver the roads and actually became quite comfortable driving. Sundance cottage was absolutely perfect for our family and I look forward to returning someday.

As soon as we turned the corner onto the porch, the view brought us up short. The View is stunning! First and last stop each day. Inside was just as pictured, but better in person. No detail was over looked. Everything you need is there. I was there for the driving and the Cherahola Skyway, Tail of the Dragon, and Moonshiner run did not disappoint. Will do the whitewater rafting next trip.

My wife and I had a great experience at the Sundance Cottage. The cottage had fantastic views of both the mountains and lake. It was private, spotless, up to date and well provisioned. It was the perfect property for our week at Santeetlah.

Absolutely beautiful vistas. I can only imagine it during the fall. Directions were very clear and helpful. Property manager answered immediately when we had an issue, and quickly resolved it. I’d recommend an AWD vehicle because of front wheel drive SUV couldn’t make it up to the cabin and we had to park one of our vehicles at the bottom of the driveway. We explored the lake, Cherokee, and Nantahala National forest while we were in the area.

My family and I (4 adults and 1 toddler) had an amazing stay. The home was equipped with everything we could've possibly needed to be comfortable for the week. The view each morning was worth our long drive. And the distance from places like Yellow Creek Falls, Huckleberry Knob, Joyce Kilmer made it a great spot to explore and then head home. Thank you for the wonderful adventure.

perfect time of year for leaf peeping, great weather all week. convenient to shopping, very relaxing. thank you

There are no words in the property description or in a review that can do justice to our experience here and the property itself. By far, this was the cleanest VRBO mountain property we’ve ever stayed at. Even with a little mixup on our arrival date, the property owner was immediately available to provide access. Perfect place for a couple, and four people would have been just fine too. Clean, well appointed, love the mountain decor and comfortable furniture, nice bathrooms, two decks to enjoy the amazing view that continuously changes with the sun and clouds and fog, quiet and serene, fire pit (bring your own wood ... there was some provided but one of the previous renters left it uncovered so it was wet), and the stars ... wow. We explored a lot of the area and found some off the beaten path (literally) hikes to hidden waterfalls, watched the sunset over Tennessee from the skyway, found The Fugitive Dam, and so much more in just four days. Thank you, Susan, for being a wonderful, gracious host. We will return.

There are no words in the property description or in a review that can do justice to our experience here and the property itself. By far, this was the cleanest VRBO mountain property we’ve ever stayed at. Even with a little mixup on our arrival date, the property owner was immediately available to provide access. Perfect place for a couple, and four people would have been just fine too. Clean, well appointed, love the mountain decor and comfortable furniture, nice bathrooms, two decks to enjoy the amazing view that continuously changes with the sun and clouds and fog, quiet and serene, fire pit (bring your own wood ... there was some provided but one of the previous renters left it uncovered so it was wet), and the stars ... wow. We explored a lot of the area and found some off the beaten path (literally) hikes to hidden waterfalls, watched the sunset over Tennessee from the skyway, found The Fugitive Dam, and so much more in just four days. Thank you, Susan, for being a wonderful, gracious host. We will return.

The cabin is just perfect and the view is amazing. Susan was a terrific host, answering questions very promptly. We will definitely be back!

Had a great time! Lots of porch rocking and being amazed at the every changing views! Kitchen was well stocked.

We had a wonderful time....the house is beautiful and everything that's needed is there...the location is beyond words if you are looking for a very peaceful serene time. The hiking off of the Cheatola Skyway, the kyacking on Lake Santeela which you look down on from the house were amazing....we even watched our church service online from the front porch....thank you Susan for sharing your home with us....Marc and Mary Lou Chesney

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this beautiful house in the woods on a hill with a spectacular view of the mountains from the front porch! Enjoyed our morning coffee watching the clouds roll through the mountains with beautiful sunrises....lucky for us we were there during full moon and used the telescope. We enjoyed kayaking on the lake and hiking around the skyway. Susan is very easy to get a hold of and quick to respond to our questions. The house was clean with the kitchen stocked with pots, pans and utensils made cooking easy. We are looking forward to coming back in the spring! Thank you Susan.

Perfect weekend getaway. Beautiful home, gorgeous views, short walk to the lake. Close to mountain biking and hiking. We loved it and will definitely be back!

This home was great -- nice and clean with all the needed amenities. It was very helpful being able to lock up our canoe at the lake and drive down to go paddling on a whim. The lake is pristine with clear water and our cove did not have much water traffic so it was nice and quiet. We were close to Joyce Kilmer Forest and enjoyed visiting that beautiful place one morning. The dirt road up to the house was well graded and we had no problem driving up it in our all wheel drive car. Our guests drove up the road with no issue in a Lexus sedan. It was lovely sitting on the porch gazing out at the view at all times of the day. It was the perfect place to unwind and relax! The internet connection was spotty at best so don't plan on trying to work while you are there. Overall I highly recommend this place.

Everything was perfect. House was as advertised and location was dreamy. Left kayaks at boat launch locked to trailer. We will be back!

I had booked this cabin for Thanksgiving and I’m so glad it was available! Susan did such a wonderful job assisting with emails, directions and suggestions to do around the area and places to eat. Her check in and out instructions were simple enough that made the process smooth. The cabin had such an amazing view. There were lots of rocking chairs that made sunrises beautiful to watch. Everything was clean when we arrived, and the house was the perfect size for lots of people. There’s a patio in the backyard where my son spent most of his time jumping up and down the steps, running around the trees, and having bonfires! I couldn’t have asked for a better holiday, cabin and host! The one thing that worried me a little bit was how inclined the way to the mountain was. It was not impossible, but it sure brought some fear to me when our van almost didn’t make it up! I wouldn’t drive so much at night in my opinion. All that to say, the incline only made the view that much more beautiful to experience. I highly recommend this place for any family!

This was a perfect little hideaway for My wife, son, and I. Very private with a great view we could have easily had another family with and still had enough room. The place is very nicely decorated and is generally cozy to be in. We ate every meal on the front porch in rocking chairs watching the clouds move over the Smokies.

This is a beautiful home in an equally beautiful setting. The home is clean and well appointed and had everything you could ask for. The owner described the property perfectly and provided lots of helpful information. There was even a binder that included local history, restaurant menus and activities - they went above and beyond to make sure we had all the information we needed to make the most of our trip. The property is a little off the beaten path and since these are mountain roads it takes time (and patience) to get anywhere. That being said, at the end of the road the view from the porch makes it all worthwhile!!

An ideal place to really get away from the hustle and bustle.