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Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to the perfect lakefront getaway at our cabin, boasting exceptional views from its spacious deck. Enjoy private access to a dock where you can easily launch your boat during summer months and indulge in activities like fishing, swimming, or water-skiing. The nearby Great Smokey Mountains Railroad and Appalachian Trail offer more adventure opportunities.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!

Escape to the perfect lakefront getaway! It is the perfect lakefront escape with exceptional lake views from our large deck. Our spacious cabin offers great lake access and is just a short drive from all the fun-filled activities you could ask for. With nearby rafting, biking, ziplining, Cherokee, Bryson City, and Robbinsville, there's never a dull moment.

Enjoy your own private section of the dock. During the summer months, you can easily launch your boat right next to our dock and tie off right away. No more wasting your precious vacation time searching for a boat slip!

Take a dip in the refreshing lake waters or cast a line and try your luck fishing from our dock. For the thrill-seekers, bring your boat, water skis, and/or jet ski and play on the lake, or take a leisurely cruise through the stunning mountain-scaped lake. Don't forget to pack some sandwiches for a relaxing picnic on the lake or at the historic Fontana Dam.

If you're looking for more adventure, you won't have to go far. Go white-water rafting or kayaking down the Nantahala River, take a ride on the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad, go horseback riding, hike the Appalachian Trail, or challenge yourself on the famous Tsali Bike Trails. You can also tour the historical Cherokee or try your luck at the Cherokee Casino, all just minutes from our cabin. We like to think of our area of Western North Carolina as God's Theme Park, a place for recreation and relaxation that is sure to recharge your soul!

Our private dock walkway is shared with our other home, but each of our homes has its own reserved section. Our dock is conveniently located just outside the marina's no-wake zone, making it a quick and easy trip for supplies and gas. From May to early September, you can launch your boat and/or jet ski right next to our dock. The marina launch area is also just a short distance away. Please note that the dock may not be available in the winter as the TVA lowers the lake level. The marina adjusts our dock as the lake level lowers and rises to and from the winter levels.

We provide a golf cart for transporting people, coolers, and gear to the dock, as well as two ride-on top kayaks to get on the water for your convenience. Please note that availability depends on the prior guest caring for them during use, but we make a reasonable effort to ensure they are available for all guests.

Need more space for your party? Check out our home next door (867682) and see if it's available. It's always more fun when everyone is close by!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Pet hair is hard to clean. Please bring extra sheets to cover furniture and bed comforters if you allow pet on them. Thank you!
We do not have trash pickup service. Guests are expected to dispose of all trash at Bryson City Trash Site (limited hours, closed holidays)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lake Fontana N.o.c. Rafting Cherokee House Almond
Lake Fontana N.o.c. Rafting Cherokee House
Lake Fontana N.o.c. Rafting Cherokee Almond
Lake Fontana N.o.c. Rafting Cherokee
Lake Fontana N.o.c. Rafting Cherokee House Almond
Lake Fontana N.o.c. Rafting Cherokee House
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Fontana N O C Rafting Cherokee
Lake Fontana Close to N.o.c. Rafting Cherokee
Lake Fontana - Close to N.o.c. Rafting & Cherokee Almond
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Fontana N O C Rafting Cherokee
Lake Fontana - Close to N.o.c. Rafting & Cherokee Robbinsville

About the neighborhood

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Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 21 min drive - 17.4 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 20.2 miles
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 37 min drive - 30.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lakefront Oasis: Dock, Hot Tub, Views, Nearby Rafting, Zipline, and More! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and great hosts!!Very clean with great amenities.Highly recommended and will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dream vacation!! We had the most peaceful, relaxing and fun vacation I can remember! Kitchen was stocked with everything from a really nice coffee pot to slow cookers to all sizes of pots and pans. Beds were really comfortable and there was ample seating space for our huge family. The private dock and deck overlooking the lake were our favorite features! George was super fast to respond to a few questions we had on the first day, and seemed like he would have been quick to fix any issues, if we would have had any.
Coffee on the deck every morning watching Bald Eagles and other birds fishing for their breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2025 Lake Vacay

This was our 2nd time staying at this property. We had a great time. House has all that you need for a great vacation. Beds are comfy. Large deck for our dogs to run around and my family to enjoy the evening lake views. Lake access is very easily accessible. Short distance to the house.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Wonderful view
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C., Kaneohe, Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place.it is as advertised.

Owner was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer paradise!

Gorgeous property close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tsali Ultra Running Race weekend.

Tons of comfortable room to hangout inside. Tons of deck space outside with great views of lake. Windows all around. Great hot tub. Bedrooms extremely clean with excellent sheets and pillows.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Lake Trip

This was our first time staying on Lake Fontana and we loved every minute. We loved the golf cart to take us to and from the lake. Thank you for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mothers Day Get Away

We had a blast! So many things to do! Golf cart; swim; kayaks; hot tub!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & Serenity

We enjoyed the deck looking out over Lake Fontana for hours! Quiet & peaceful with very little boat traffic. The house was convenient to rafting the Nantahala, visits to Bryson City, & site seeing in the Smokies. This was a great retreat for our family. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing lakefront stay

We enjoyed our stay on Lake Fontana! The kayaks were fun and the hot tub was relaxing. The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The property manager was available for any questions we had. We would stay here again, and would bring our kids next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenean H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really comfortable house, great porch and deck.

Well kept. Great Lake! good friends very comfortable. Nice dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close yet Isolated.

Great Family Gathering place. Lots of room. Easy to contain 4 children from 1 -10 years old. Easy to communicate with the owners. Close to the grocery store and lots of activities. Loved the easy access to lake via golf cart.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ubaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view is excellent. The house is very well equipped and clean. Quiet and safe was our priority

10/10 Excellent

Jammie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING

Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne G., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Getaway

This house was amazing. The views of the lake and mountain were awesome. Lots of glass to see the beautiful outdoors. We prepared Thanksgiving there and the kitchen was better equipped than I could ever expected. We had a small issue that didn't affect the house but George came and corrected the issue on the holiday weekend. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. It was easy and wonderful vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Moseley Anniversary Celebration

Our stay was great, beautiful but not easy access to dock. The kitchen light was out and half the jets in hot tub didn’t work. Overall would recommend. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kylie A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

This property is nice and secluded with beautiful views of lake Fontana. We enjoyed our stay there overall, but the home and the hot tub are both in desperate need of a deep clean. We also had difficulty accessing the dock which was about 20+ feet away from the shore and had not been pulled in for guest access. We contacted the property manager who then called the marina to come reel it in for us. Good place for a quiet, calm getaway, but we were somewhat disappointed by the state of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The View

Definitely a house with a view, we loved being on the porch and in the hot tub!! George took all things mentioned to him and responded right away with fixing them or relaying to his cleaning staff!! The dock, fire pits and kayaks were absolutely amazing and the golf cart to get down to them!! Make sure you check on water level in the area in the winter months but it is still so beautiful even as it is lowered!! We will definitely come back again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location on the lake

Great house on Fontana Lake. It was well stocked with household items including paper towels, toilet tissue, laundry detergent, garbage bags etc. I have stayed at houses where these items did not exist or were minimal. Kitchen was well stocked and house had plenty of seating inside and outside. Very comfortable beds and I loved that it was 2 Kings and then a room with 2 queens. Not a large or fancy house but very comfortable with a wonderful deck area and gorgeous view. Dock area was very nice and we did use a boat for the lake from there which was really nice. We had something come up on our original dates and we were able to change our dates to another available week. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute change of plans…thanks for the save!

Due to a last minute issue with airline travel plans, my family needed a backup plan for the Columbus Day holiday weekend. I found this listing by sport-clicking on VRBO. The owners were great with a response to a question I had about same-day availability (wasn’t available, but I appreciated the timely reply). The property is perfect for a large gathering. We only had three of us, so plenty of space to spread out. The cabin is pretty well kept inside, has a fully stocked kitchen and a grill on the deck. The location is great for peace and quiet, visiting Bryson City and taking day trips to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park. The only suggestion I have is to provide a little more detail for finding the cabin. The owners did provide a detailed check-in email which includes written directions. We just had a hard time figuring out which driveway to turn down. Perhaps a sign with the address on/near the gravel road would help…we didn’t see an address number until we went down the driveway and faced the cabin. Of note, typing the address in Wayz did get us in the ballpark. Everything is as advertised with this property…you’ll have a nice stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything plus some

This home checked all the boxes and then some. Locations was great- near a marina if you want to rent a boat, short boat ride to the amphitheater on the water for the rope swing. Kayaks were liked by all, as well as a well set up dock with chairs and umbrellas. We always take paper towels, beach towels extra trash bags and spices as most rentals don’t provide that. This one has it all plus Very surprised that this home had doggy bowls, a cooler, games and firewood. We will absolutely return and recommend for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Peaceful!

The house was a great location for our Thanksgiving vacation. We enjoyed the quiet neighborhood and close hiking trails. Everything we needed was provided!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and convenient fall getaway

Our family enjoyed our long weekend away in the mountains. The cabin was well equipped, spacious, and in a peaceful, beautiful setting. Our kids loved the kayaks and board games and everyone enjoyed the hot tub. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica E., Bakersville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly daily getaway

My husband and I took some of our best friends and family away this weekend and we truly loved staying in this home while away! Everything was beyond prepared and stocked for anything you could possibly need and more than equipped for everything our family could’ve needdd.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022