[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Shady Forest Cove- Cottage near Tsali Biking Trails Vacation home in Almond with kitchen and fireplace ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83401500/83401465/9011333a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83401500/83401465/8f61a5d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83401500/83401465/00f934c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83401500/83401465/18fa96d4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83401500/83401465/e00f8278.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Tucked away in the Almond community, Shady Forest Cove offers a serene retreat. Unwind on the screened-in porch, savor mountain air on the open-air outdoor space with a gas grill, or cozy up by the gas log fireplace indoors. With YouTube TV and wireless internet at your fingertips, you'll feel right at home. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Shady Forest Cove- Cottage near Tsali Biking Trails Cute, peaceful, and perfectly located for your mountain adventures.  Shady Forest Cove is located in the Almond community, just west of Bryson City and close to the Nantahala River Gorge, Tsali Biking Trails, and Fontana Lake.   This adorable little cottage features two bedrooms and one bath.  The highlight of the home is the outdoor space.  With a lovely screened in porch, you are able to sit back and enjoy the mountain air.  It also has a nice open air outdoor space with ample seating and gas grill. Inside has been set up with love and care to make sure all travelers feel like home.  The living area features comfortable living space with gas log fireplace, flat screen tv with Youtube TV and other streaming services and wireless internet.  The kitchen is fully stocked and has an eat in bar and large dining table, so if you don't feel like going out, you can always stay in and enjoy a meal right at the house.  The sleeping arrangements include two bedrooms, one with a queen sized bed, the other featuring two twins.  There is a central bathroom with tub/shower combo and stacked washer/dryer.   This home is conveniently located just off of Hwy 28 N, which is about 10 minutes west of Bryson City.  It's the perfect spot if you'd like to go kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, swimming, or mountain biking, as Fontana Lake access and Tsali Biking Trails are just around the corner.  It is also located closely to the Nanatahala River Gorge where you can find whitewater kayaking, ziplining, and horseback riding.  Downtown Bryson City is just a 10 minute drive, where you will find the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Deep Creek access to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, and many local shops, restaurants, and breweries. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV - Streaming services ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Porch ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Cycling nearby ### Safety features - 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Individually decorated, individually furnished, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2760000/2759000/2758950/b633077f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nantahala Cabins Bryson City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 107 reviews CA $191 CA $429 total includes taxes & fees Oct 13 - Oct 14 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=2758950&PinnedHotelID=2758950&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36830000/36827600/36827523/0bfbda75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Customer Appreciation Year!! 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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 ### Property is also known as 112524 ## About the area Almond is home to this vacation home. Nantahala Brewing Company and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Bryson City Gem Mine. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling. [Visit our Almond travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Almond.dx6351317) [View more Vacation homes in Almond](https://www.expedia.ca/Almond-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6351317-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C35.38997%2C-83.58362&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JOk1ziED6Cg7gG8VQqN4-64nolw=) Almond, NC ### What's nearby - Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 2.7 km - Swain County Park - 8 min drive - 7.5 km - Bryson City Gem Mine - 10 min drive - 12.4 km - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 18 min drive - 23.4 km - Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 18 min drive - 23.4 km ### Restaurants - ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬11 min drive - ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Slow Joe's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Kallistos - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Shady Forest Cove- Cottage near Tsali Biking Trails pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Shady Forest Cove- Cottage near Tsali Biking Trails? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Shady Forest Cove- Cottage near Tsali Biking Trails? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Shady Forest Cove- Cottage near Tsali Biking Trails located? > Situated in Almond, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Fontana Lake. Swain County Park and Tuckasegee River 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 ## Shady Forest Cove- Cottage near Tsali Biking Trails Reviews 10 ### 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 ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun getaway! My mother and I had a wonderful weekend in this beautiful little cabin.Thank you so much! ##### David M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittni B. Feb 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Romantic Getaway This cabin was pretty perfect for us as a couple. Lots of kitchen supplies for cooking, nice private hot tub and porch, and clean and comfortable beds. This cabin is in a small alcove off of the Main Street so you aren’t visible to the average eye but there are 3 other homes located in shady cove if you are looking for 100% surrounded by trees. Would totally stay again. ##### Brittni B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendi P., Randleman, USA Jul 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to be stuck inside... Since it rained almost our entire vacation, this was the perfect place to be stuck inside. It has the perfect covered porch to sit while it is raining so you aren't actually stuck indoors all the time, not to mention the hot tub is covered as well. The decorative furniture and lights really made the porch inviting. Inside, the house was super clean! The bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. The hot water was actually hot. The sofa was very comfortable plus the blankets were very soft to cuddle up with while watching a movie. Internet was touchy but it was storming in the mountains so, I expected this. Loved it, would stay again! ❤️ ##### Wendi P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda B. Sep 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage We had a little trouble finding this place. GPS didn’t recognize the address but we found some help at the local post office. The place was very clean and quiet. There were a couple of other houses around but no one staying in them during our visit. Thankful for that because we wanted all the privacy! The only issue we had was the hot tub not being warm enough. The heater stopped working on the 2nd night of being there. We chose this place mainly for the hot tub so we were kinda bummed about that. The beds were comfy, nice soft throws and towels. The whole place felt like a warm mtn hug! We hated to leave and hope to book again soon! Hopefully the hot tub will be hot next time. ##### Amanda B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenni B. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet get away ##### Jenni B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica D. Dec 15, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### An awesome getaway Very nice private and super clean! Hot tub was amazing. Super comfortable setting and awesome beds! Everything you could ask for!!! ##### Monica D. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig H. Nov 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Great location and cozy and comfortable place . We really enjoyed our stay. Nicely decorated for the holidays! ##### Craig H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kaitlyn H. Oct 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Must Go Place! Loved our time here! 😊 ##### Kaitlyn H. 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