Secluded Cabin Overlooking Fontana Lake & Smoky Mtns NP
Robbinsville, Mercer County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Secluded Cabin Overlooking Fontana Lake & Smoky Mtns NP This 3500 square-foot, secluded cabin is ideal for your family getaway or a retreat with that someone special.Fontana Cabin is located in Graham County, North Carolina, at the very end of a winding gravel road that takes you through a tunnel of trees before revealing a distinctive house perched on top of a bluff above Fontana Lake. The appro...
Secluded Cabin Overlooking Fontana Lake & Smoky Mtns NP This 3500 square-foot, secluded cabin is ideal for your family getaway or a retreat with that someone special.Fontana Cabin is located in Graham County, North Carolina, at the very end of a winding gravel road that takes you through a tunnel of trees before revealing a distinctive house perched on top of a bluff above Fontana Lake. The approach into the Cabin is through the main deck, where you will have a hard time resisting the pull of the breathtaking view of crystal-clear Lake Fontana and the layered Smoky Mountains behind it. On all sides of the Cabin, you are surrounded by either our 4-acre property or Public Lands, so all you see looking outside of the Cabin is Southern Appalachian deciduous forest. The view from the deck, where you will want to take your coffee as well as all your meals and your naps, changes hourly, daily, and seasonally, calling you to leave your cares behind as you tune into the rhythm of Nature. Inside, you will find 5 separate bedrooms and 4 bathrooms that will provide your group the space, comfort, and flexibility it needs to make the place your temporary home. The house was built in 1968 and has been updated over the years to balance the best of its vintage and contemporary features, including most recently with a full-scale update of the Cabin decor, linens, kitchenware, and other amenities in September, 2021, a few months after we bought the place in July 2021, and ongoing smaller updates since then. The kitchen is fully equipped with a farmhouse table that seats six, with a second table for 6 outside on the covered porch if you want to eat outside or if you have a bigger group. Like the table, almost all of the wood furnishings in the house are unique, handmade from re-purposed and re-finished salvaged wood from old buildings in the region. Given our remote location, we have Starlink satellite Internet instead of wired broadband, but we have enough WiFi capability throughout the house for ordinary computing and streaming. Our cell phone booster in the house makes cell service strong even though it is weak on the road up to the Cabin. Our LAKE VIEW is awesome, but there is NO DIRECT ACCESS TO THE LAKE from our property. Fontana Lake is a 29 mile-long crystal clear lake that has more than 240 miles of almost totally undeveloped shoreline. More than 90 percent of the land around the lake is owned by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Nantahala National Forest, or the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), so development has been kept to a minimum (including at our place, where TVA owns the bottom half of the 200-foot steep mountainside between the Cabin and the lake). The good news is that the lake is surrounded by forest and provides an inspiring backdrop to every part of your stay at the Cabin, but the less good news is that you have to leave the property to get to the lake itself. If you do want to access the lake to fish, boat, kayak, or canoe, , there are a number of boat launches and marinas on the south side of the lake where we are located, including the public boat launch at the Cable Cove National Forest Recreation Area 20 minutes from the Cabin, and at the Fontana Village Marina, right at the Fontana Dam, 25 minutes from Cabin. Please also know that if you are hauling a trailer or driving an RV, we have plenty of parking at the Cabin, but the road and driveway into the place are not suitable for long trailers or long vehicles, so it's best to check with us before booking.Whether you are seeking hiking, biking, boating, fishing, scenic driving, nature photography, motorcycling, whitewater rafting, or vacationing, you will find a full array of natural destinations, quaint shops and the rich history of North Carolina's most remote county within minutes of the Cabin.Smoky Mountain National Park - 30 minutes to Park Entrance from CabinYou can see the Southern edge of the park just across the Lake from the Cabin, and can access it via the water if you are boating, but the driving entrance is just North of Bryson City and Cherokee.Whitewater Adventures - 30 minutes from CabinThe western North Carolina mountains offer some of the best whitewater rafting/paddling rivers on the East Coast. Nantahala River's Class I, II, and III rapids and renowned providers such as the Nantahala Outdoor Center provide the perfect place for the entire family to have a taste of this exciting sport. If you are hardcore, the Cheoah River has Class IV and V rapids during scheduled release dates.Tail of the Dragon - 40 minutes from CabinStarting at Deals Gap at the Tennessee/North Carolina state line and featuring 318 curves in just 11 miles, the Dragon is considered by many to be one of the world's best motorcycling and sports car roads. Anyone looking for an exciting highway adventure--whether you are a rider or a driver--will enjoy this famous stretch of US 129. Even better, the road to there from our place is another great drive, called Moonshiner 28 or Hellbender 28 depending on who you ask. Combine it with Foothills Parkway in TN and the Smoky NP Park road, and people call that loop Hillbilly Heaven.Blue Ridge Parkway - 25 minutes to the Southern Terminus from CabinExperience this world famous Parkway, including the Parkway's highest point, which is 1.5 hours away from the Cabin, just south of Waynesville. Cherohala Skyway - 25 minutes to Eastern Terminus from CabinThis is a shorter but less traveled mountaintop scenic highway with views and curves that rival the North Carolina portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway.Appalachian Trail - access 25 minutes from the CabinThe renowned Trail that bisects the entire East Coast goes through our area, actually crossing over Fontana Dam itself before heading into the Smoky Mountains National Park to the north and into Nantahala National Forest to the south.
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Wifi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Fireplace
- Desk
- Desk chair
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Kitchen island
- Dishes & utensils
- Dining table
- Coffee maker
- Kettle
- Blender
- Ice maker
- Toaster
Outside
- Fire pit
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Games
- Books
- Television
- Smart TV
- Satellite / cable
- DVD player
- Video library
- Game room
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron & board
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Exterior lighting
- Emergency exit route
- Fire station contact
- Hospital contact
- Police contact
Location type
- Lake
- Mountain
- Rural
- Mountain view
- Lake view
Nearby activities
- Museums
- Swimming
- Water sports
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Jet skiing
- Boating
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Mountain biking
- Rafting
- Horseback riding
- Winery tours
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Marina
- Gambling casinos
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Fireplace
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Dryer
- Mountain view
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 10:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
- Please reach out to me within 48 hours of booking to learn more about the property.: Please reach out to me within 48 hours of booking to learn more about the property.
Important Information
- This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
- 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
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Robbinsville
Located in Robbinsville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Fontana Lake and Santeetlah Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Fontana Lake 10 min drive
- Fontana Village Resort Marina 33 min drive
- Bryson City Gem Mine 47 min drive
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 54 min drive
- Smokey Mountain Trains Museum 54 min drive
Getting around
- Alcoa Knoxville Airport (TYS)
Restaurants
- Stecoah Diner 26 min drive
- Stecoah Diner 32 min drive
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Secluded Cabin Overlooking Fontana Lake & Smoky Mtns NP pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Secluded Cabin Overlooking Fontana Lake & Smoky Mtns NP?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Secluded Cabin Overlooking Fontana Lake & Smoky Mtns NP?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Secluded Cabin Overlooking Fontana Lake & Smoky Mtns NP located?
Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Fontana Lake and 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from Fontana Village Resort Marina. Santeetlah Lake and Cherohala Skyway are also within 20 miles (32 km).