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Lakefront Cabin-Mnt View-Hot Tub-WIFI-Prime Location-Bryson City/Cherokee Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82980900/82980884/w1076h716x0y4-aeb02b7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82980900/82980884/w1076h704x0y2-bfa10b3b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82980900/82980884/0146efc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82980900/82980884/963601cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82990000/82980900/82980884/66303fff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled along the shores of Ocona Lake in the Bryson City area, Ocona Lake Escape offers a serene retreat. Enjoy panoramic views from two large covered porches and an open-air deck perfect for fishing or relaxing. Unwind with a soak in the hot tub, gather around the stone fireplace, or take advantage of WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### NEW! Lakefront Cabin-Mnt View-Hot Tub-WIFI-Prime Location-Bryson City/Cherokee Summary: "Ocona Lake Escape” – Secluded LakeFront Cabin – Shoreline Deck - Fishing - Mountain View – Private & Quiet Setting - Cathedral Tongue & Groove Ceilings – Stone Fireplace – Sparkling Hot Tub – Outside Firepit – WIFI – Private & Upscale Mountain Home Community – 10 Minute Drive to Bryson City/Cherokee/Casino/Great Smoky Mnt Nat Park – Sleeps 6 (New Listing – Sept. 2022) The space: Unique Lakefront Smoky Mountain family or couple’s vacation retreat; privately nestled along the shores of quiet Oconaluftee (Ocona) Lake in the beautiful & scenic Bryson City / Cherokee area. Property has over 400 feet of private waterfront shoreline. Panoramic views of the water both inside the cabin and outside on the decks. No close neighboring cabins/homes on either side of you or across the water; all you see is trees, water and mountain views – very unique given the cabin’s prime location. Only 10 minute drive to all the following top sights: Bryson City, Deep Creek entrance of the Smoky Mnt Nat Park, Cherokee, Harrah’s Casino, and main entrance to the Smoky Mnt Nat Park. Guests will enjoy the two large covered porches for ample space to gather as a family and enjoy the views, R&R and water fun! First covered porch alongside the cabin has the Hot Tub for that o-so-relaxing soak, gas grill for those master chefs, sectional sofa for casual lounging, and outdoor dining table (seating for 6) for sharing in those home cooked meals and good conversation in the fresh mountain air overlooking the water. Second covered porch is via a staircase (as pictured) down to right along the shoreline of Lake Ocona, perfect for grabbing couple fishing poles. Fisherman’s dream - Fish at the water's edge right from your own private covered porch! In addition to the two covered porches, there’s also an open air deck that spans the entire length of the cabin. Lounging here affords you a gorgeous view of both the smoky mountains off in the distance AND the water down below. You’ll want to sit and stare at that view for hours (we do!) Once you step inside the cabin, you’re greeted by the warm tongue & groove pine cathedral ceilings in the main living space, together with a fully equipped & freshly-appointed kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace w/ electric insert, along with a large LED TV/DVD mounted above the fireplace mantle is a sure focal point for gathering around. The living and kitchen space flow together for a light, bright and open floor plan. Plenty of seating to gather on the leather sectional sofa, leather recliner chair, dining table (overlooking the lake), and large kitchen island with additional seating for four. To the left of the living space, down the hallway, is where you’ll find the guest bedroom (with two sets of bunk beds – perfect for the kids and/or an adult couple sleeping on the two lower twin beds), along with a full bathroom. Laundry room (washer/dryer) is also down that same hall. On the other side of the cabin, to the right of the living space, you’ll find the Primary Bedroom with its own private en-suite full bathroom. Primary has its own TV. You’ll never want to leave your rustic King Bed with views out the glass sliders onto the deck that overlook both the waters below and the mountain views above! A view (not worth) getting out of bed for : ) Cabin is located within the Ocona Lake Estates Community in Bryson City, a private upscale mountain home community, easy access off highway 19 which runs between Bryson City and Cherokee. Community borders the Cherokee Tribal Lands, so the location and proximity to everything nearby is truly unmatched. Easy access in and out of the Ocona Lake Estates community w/ well maintained one lane gravel roads w/ pull outs for passing (though traffic is very light, small community); 2WD vehicles are just fine (nothing overly steep). Cabin’s driveway is on the steeper side, but is fully paved. Guests can park at the top or bottom. Cabin sits where the Oconaluftee (Ocona) River (which flows directly out of the Smoky Mountain Nat Park and through Cherokee) meets Ocona Lake on the upsteam side of Ela Dam; a smaller lake that is fertile for Trout fishing among other kinds of fish. Water flows very slowly here. Motorized boats are not allowed on Ocona Lake, only kayaks and non-motorized small boats, so you’ll be able to enjoy the peace and serenity without the noise. There’s an area you can put in your kayak, paddle board or other water-toys to enjoy a day on the lake! So many great attractions nearby - local shops, restaurants, breweries/wineries, the casino, boating/fishing the area rivers/lakes, hikes/waterfalls, river rafting/tubing, golfing, horseback riding, ATV trails, zip lining – to name just a few. An outdoor lover’s paradise! The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad runs out of Bryson City and is a wonderful, scenic keepsake experience. Visit greatsmokies (dot) com for more great information on the local area! WIFI Internet is also provided and available. Good for simple web browsing/emails. No streaming or other high usage gaming over the WIFI. Cell service is typically strong at the location of the cabin, so most guests shouldn’t have an issue making calls/text/streaming using their own devices, if desired. Or, unplug from it all (we recommend this approach best)! DISH TV service is provided. Two TVs, one in living room and one in master bedroom. Absolutely NO SMOKING inside the cabin. A $500+ charge will be billed for any evidence or odor of smoking inside the cabin. If you do smoke, please use approved outdoor waste bins, do not toss over railing. We thank our guests for adhering to this policy for the enjoyment of all our guests. Arrival information along with our stay policies will be sent to each guest approximately one week before their arrival date. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Gravel flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64398700/64398605/f259f474.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 56 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=64398605&PinnedHotelID=64398605&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96480000/96471100/96471062/253642fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely efficiency cabin on river with firepit and stunning views - near parks Bryson City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=96471062&PinnedHotelID=96471062&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70090000/70085600/70085548/w1030h1373x0y0-c5f3ea34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unforgettable Views of Mountains & Lake - Quiet in Nature - Fragrance Free Bryson City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=70085548&PinnedHotelID=70085548&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76940000/76934100/76934085/990a10ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Picturesque cabin on trout creek with mountain views, private hot tub, & WiFi Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 7.8 Good 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=76934085&PinnedHotelID=76934085&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71720000/71710300/71710242/d4694d53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly, Polar Express, Hot tub, babbling creek Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 66 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=71710242&PinnedHotelID=71710242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/33000000/32999500/32999408/b3d15284.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### PRIVATE RIVERFRONT 3 bed/2 bath house on the Oconaluftee River! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Whittier, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Oconaluftee Indian Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cherokee Botanical Garden and Nature Trail and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Santa's Land Family Theme Park and Zoo and Country Side Bowling Lanes are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Lakefront Cabin-Mnt View-Hot Tub-WIFI-Prime Location-Bryson City/Cherokee pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at NEW! Lakefront Cabin-Mnt View-Hot Tub-WIFI-Prime Location-Bryson City/Cherokee? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at NEW! Lakefront Cabin-Mnt View-Hot Tub-WIFI-Prime Location-Bryson City/Cherokee? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is NEW! Lakefront Cabin-Mnt View-Hot Tub-WIFI-Prime Location-Bryson City/Cherokee located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Nantahala National Forest and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Tuckasegee River. Harrahs Cherokee Casino and Oconaluftee Islands Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## NEW! Lakefront Cabin-Mnt View-Hot Tub-WIFI-Prime Location-Bryson City/Cherokee Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 33 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John T. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Secluded Property We have stayed in a lot of cabins the last 10 years but by far this was one of our favorite stays. It's quite and close to a lot of attractions. I loved sitting on the deck and watching the three river otters every night. We have already booked another week. ![River otter ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cf8b7c3f-f7d0-4c9d-a573-7b850eb49c16-1750886334482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4f1c5e52-2276-4986-8da9-e3f1925afd9c-1750886330306.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/a8cb9d50-bd19-4de5-9baa-fa6d70601328-1750886339919.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Morning view](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1d8c554d-7a71-4f75-adf6-be24bf5100c6-1750886337346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### John T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy K. Mar 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Mountain Getaway Great house! Very clean. Renters are very quick to respond to any questions!Everything was wonderful from the linens, kitchen utensils & cleanliness!Definitely recommended! ##### Amy K. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren W. Nov 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lakeside Mountain Vaca Really nice cabin surrounded by a peaceful lakeside view ##### Lauren W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary F. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary vacation Very nice and quiet. Conveniently located between Cherokee and Bryson City. We enjoyed seeing the ducks, geese, and osprey on the river. ##### Mary F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ambre W. Jul 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hidden paradise This place was beautiful and the communication from the owners was spot on! Thank you for an amazing time in your beautiful home! ##### Ambre W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### daniel s. Sep 14, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin Nice place and Mike was great! ##### daniel s. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tiffany M. Dec 22, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay! Property was a great location! Space was just perfect for us!! The house was super clean and comfortable. ##### Tiffany M. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Nov 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The property was just right for our family vacation and our trip to the Polar Express! Lots to do around town, close to Cherokee and Bryson City. The house was clean and the host was great. Thanks for sharing your place. We will add this to our to do list again! ##### Lisa S. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyle D. Apr 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely remote spot with great access! We visit the area regularly and we're perfectly happy with our stay! Lovely private water access & ease of getting into towns was a big plus. Would recommend! ##### Kyle D. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gina L. Nov 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful and secluded! This was the perfect place for me and my husband to spend the week. Centrally located for our exploring in all directions. The outdoor space is amazing and the house is cozy. ##### Gina L. Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina B. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family time We had a great time and really loved the property. The owners have really done a fantastic job, making their home a comfortable space. It was extremely clean and the beds were great. Our family loved the fishing dock. The property is very convenient to town. We look forward to returning. ##### Kristina B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike G. Oct 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Cabin for a getaway We've stayed in dozens of VRBO properties over the past several years and this one is on par with the best of them. Cabin was clean and well maintained. Convienient location and would be great for someone that likes to fish. Owners were very good with their communication and we had a wonderful stay. ##### Mike G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer B. May 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PERFECT!! We absolutely loved everything about our stay! The cabin was very clean!! The view was spectacular!! The cabin had all the kitchen essentials you could possibly need! My husband enjoyed fishing daily on the lower dock. The location is close to town. We hope to plan a trip back one day! ##### Jennifer B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian S., Dandridge Jan 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mountain/River View Home The host was fantastic to work with! The house is located on the side of a mountain overlooking a scenic river where we seen lots of wildlife. I am looking forward to returning to the house. ##### Brian S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric G. Apr 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### wonderfully relaxing. My wife and I rent a cabin or house every year in various places throughout the US. This may be our favorite. Beautiful setting, private but not too remote. We hiked each day on the eastern side of the smokies and avoided all the crowds. ##### Eric G. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephannie B. Nov 24, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing! We came for our anniversary and could not have been happier. The scenery alone was so relaxing and wonderful, but the home it's self was amazing. It was very clean and very well stocked with anything we could possibly need for our weekend. We are considering staying again this summer with our son to enjoy the water and dock. ##### Stephannie B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura S. Oct 28, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great views and location The property was beautiful and just the perfect place for us! Location is half way between Bryson City and Cherokee and the home had everything we needed and was very cute with alot of personal touches. Bed super comfortable!! Hosts were easy to communicate with regarding questions/ concerns Loved our stay! ##### Laura S. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn E. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway! Property was stunning! Loved walking down to the waterfront, esp my 11 year old son. House was beautiful, clean and private. Mike, the property owner, checked in with us-felt very taken care of. Thank you Mike! We will definitely be back! ##### Dawn E. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Whittier Great appointments. Access road not for everyone. Not an accomodation for the infirm. Very peaceful. Very nice locals. Great restaurants close by. First class towels, etc. More items provided than any rental in recent memory. ##### Susan B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol R. Dec 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous View We loved this house the minute we pulled in! The view of the lake and mountains is so beautiful! We stayed close to Christmas and they had an adorable decorated tree that met us! The house is decorated so tastefully and even included a coffee bar, fire pit, and jacuzzi! There is a nice dock down by the lake! The steps are steep and gives you a workout, but the view is worth it! The house was spotless and the bed was extremely comfortable. The location is between Bryson City and Cherokee so perfect for visiting both areas! Mike, the host, was super nice and easy to communicate with! I highly recommend the Ocona Lake Escape! ##### Carol R. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### John K. Sep 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Awesome location, but maybe not the best choice for motorcycles My wife and I greatly enjoyed ourselves. The place worked very well for us. It was clean and had everything we needed during our stay. My only complaint was the mile long, single lane gravel road to get to the driveway. We were on the Harley so navigation was challenging to say the least. We made it up and down several times but I wouldn’t recommend this location to newer riders. You need to be experienced or have the right bike, and not a big Bagger like we were on. ##### John K. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise H. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property is the place for relaxation. Mike was exceptional and always answered every time very quickly. We loved the place so much, we asked for an extra day’s stay. The cabin was available and we were delighted. I am a bird enthusiast and was so tickled to see a bald eagle, cormorants, bufflehead ducks and great blue herons. We also enjoyed a river otter frolicking near the lower deck. The river won when it came to fishing. River 4 bobbers-Fishermen zero fish!!!!! But the lower deck is so peaceful. There are 4 rocking chairs that just make relaxing so easy. There are a good amount of stairs that you have to go down to the river’s lower deck, so take all you need to save from making several trips. And if you are planning to fish, remember your bait. We used worms and that may have been another problem!!!!We went on the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad but it was less than we expected. A lot of people’s back yards and not much else on the “Appalachian” Perhaps one of the other trains has better views. We also would recommend GTR Adventures in Bryson City. It is an ATV rental with many trails to drive around on. Even 60 year olds enjoyed it!!Cabin was very clean, bed was extremely comfortable and shower water pressure was excellent. We would definately recommend this for another stay. You will be very happy and relaxed after visiting this cabin by the river. ##### Denise H. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth K. Jun 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property! My family stayed here on a visit to the Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas. We chose to stay here because my two boys love fishing. Every evening, we took them down to the dock. The loved catching rainbow trout and rock bass. This was one of their favorite parts of the entire trip. The house was very nicely decorated, as shown in the listing. The bedrooms are a little small, there isn't much room to unpack, but we made it work. The views of the lake are beautiful. We saw a bald eagle and some type of beaver or otter. I absolutely loved all of the outdoor areas. We enjoyed dinner on the patio in the evenings. From this house, it was convenient to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and go white water rafting on the Nantahala River. We enjoyed our stay here and would love to stay here again if we return to the area. ##### Elizabeth K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Billiejo D. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Peaceful and comfortable The house was beautiful it was very peaceful for the soul. The beds are extremely comfortable and I am a bed snob LOL. Everything was very clean inside and the kitchen was supplied with everything that we needed for cooking . We loved that there were fishing Poles supplied just be sure to stop and get some bait along the way. At night the sounds are so amazing it sounds like you're in a rainforest. We absolutely loved sitting in the hot tub by the fire and spending family time together.The hosts got back to us with any questions are concerned right away and it was greatly appreciated. Just a few things the water is not swimming ball, There were lots of spider webs and we encountered a crazy huge spider but us women could handle. The light switches are a little strange half patient's you'll figure them out. Other than that completely satisfied will definitely stay againwateisn'tswimminable.dinners.and breakfast ##### Billiejo D. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley F. May 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway to celebrate college graduation My family and I came to stay at this cozy cabin on the river over the weekend to come and watch my daughter/niece graduate from Western Carolina University. We arrived late Thursday evening so we really just got the chance to h load the vehicle and sit out on the deck and look out to the water. The walkway down to the fishing deck was unbelievable and so pretty all lit up. (Yes it was a bunch of steps but well worth it) inside the house it was beautifully decorated, the beds were comfortable and the view from the master bedroom was breathtaking each morning! The next day the family spent the majority of the day fishing and we caught several bass, the river was flowing fast due to all the rain days earlier so it made the fishing a little harder but it was so relaxing. When we needed a break from that we headed up the stairs to the hot tub were we took a dip and just relaxed! This was definitely a very enjoyable and relaxing stay we will definitely book again! Thank you for sharing your home with us! ##### Ashley F. 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