Fontana Dam, NC

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Fontana Lake
Fontana Lake
Fontana Dam, North Carolina
Cheoah Lake
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Best Western Cades Cove Inn

Best Western Cades Cove Inn

2.5 out of 5
7824 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
$64 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$73 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Didn’t use gym

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Best Western Cades Cove Inn
Tremont Lodge & Resort

Tremont Lodge & Resort

3 out of 5
7726 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy Townsend TN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$129 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
$144 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Townsend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (535 reviews)
We did not use the pool but we did see several families enjoying the pool.

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Tremont Lodge & Resort
Riverside Retreat - Luxury river house with 7 person hottub

Riverside Retreat - Luxury river house with 7 person hottub

Franklin NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Franklin. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Sheffield Mine and ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Responsive host and amazing river location. We had a great time with family.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026

Riverside Retreat - Luxury river house with 7 person hottub
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Nantahala Cabins

Nantahala Cabins

3 out of 5
580 Nantahala Cabins Ln Bryson City NC
Book a stay at this family-friendly cabin in Bryson City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Bryson City Gem Mine and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
Great room. Great atmosphere. Clean room and hot tub. I had the perfect time and it was my birthday!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Nantahala Cabins
Ridgetop Retreat with Mountain View & Hot Tub! Unit 3 BrysonCity! GSMR!

Ridgetop Retreat with Mountain View & Hot Tub! Unit 3 BrysonCity! GSMR!

Bryson City NC
Stay at this cabin in Bryson City. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (72 reviews)
Great place hot tub refreshing kitchen equipped

Reviewed on Mar 11, 2026

Ridgetop Retreat with Mountain View & Hot Tub! Unit 3 BrysonCity! GSMR!
Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse  cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance

Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance

Townsend TN
Stay at this cabin in Townsend. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Cades Cove and Tuckaleechee Caverns are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (354 reviews)
Our family had a great stay over Valentine's Day weekend. Our first time in Townsend but it won't be our last. It's clear that Melody takes pride in how clean the Treehouse cottage is and she made the weekend feel really special for us with recommendations on what to do with children and the little ...

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Peaceful, extremely clean Treehouse cottage 10 min. from National Park entrance
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Great roads and beautiful views!

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