Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly
This welcoming modern cottage is located directly on Fontana Lake in the summer and Alarka Creek in the fall, winter, and spring. Pull your boat up to our dock in the summer or fish in the trout-stocked creek steps outside your door when the lake is down. Let the sounds of the flowing creek wash away all of your life's stress or hop in the hot tub for the same effect!
The house has a well-stocked kitchen with the tools and spices needed to help prepare a meal. The living room's gas fireplace provides the perfect backdrop for family game time, curling up with a book, or a romantic evening in. With a memory foam king bed in the upper suite, queen bunk beds downstairs, and two baths, this cottage perfectly accommodates a family or two couples traveling together. A Pack 'n Play and booster seat are provided. A washer and dryer are also available. You will find many of the "little things" are taken care of to help make your stay easy and comfortable.
Hiking, biking, rafting, and more are just minutes away. In about 10-20 minutes, you can drive to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Outdoor Center, and Bryson City. Or stay in and enjoy a book, movie, or game with your family and friends. In addition to the smart TV and Roku, you'll have an extensive DVD collection to choose from. There is also an NES Classic Nintendo, with 30 retro Nintendo games, to help keep the kids, or the kid in you, entertained.
Fontana Lake is typically up from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During this time, boating, kayaking, and swimming directly from our cottage is possible. After Labor Day, the lake level is lowered and Alarka Creek is just outside the door. The creek level varies, but it generally isn't deep enough to support boating or kayaking. While we cannot control the water level, we are happy to answer any questions you have about it before your stay.
Bryson City is approximately 10-15 minutes down the road. There you will find a grocery store, dining options, local breweries, and shopping.
Cherokee is approximately 25 minutes away, just a few exits down highway 74. Here, Harrah's Cherokee Casino, museums and cultural experiences, hiking, biking, and more await your discovery!
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place used towels in bathtub or shower.
Leave trash too large for can on counter.
Let us know if anything needing replenished, repaired, or replaced.
Grill clean, covered, and gas off.
Replace moved items back to their original location. Including kayaks and outdoor furniture.
Lock the door dead bolt and windows. Close blinds.
Do not lock the door knob, just the deadbolt.
Set the thermostat to cool at 73 degrees in summer or to heat at 68 degrees in winter.
Make sure the hot tub cover is closed and fully covering tub, and temperature set at 101 or 102°.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
Bryson City
Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 14 min drive - 17.4 km
Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 26 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 135 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Bryson City Brewing - 14 min drive
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 12 min drive
Anthony's Italian Resturant - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly on 29 July 2026 start from AU$351, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Home, Hot Tub, Gas Fireplace, Fire Pit, WiFi, Family & Dog-Friendly located?
This family-friendly Bryson City holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Pincu Pottery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Loved listening to the creek. Owners have gone above and beyond to stock this cottage with extras you don’t normally get in a rental. Area is lovely and only about 10 minutes to Bryson City for restaurants/stores. Boys enjoyed being able to fish!
This was our second visit here and won’t be out last! The location is amazing, the house is always clean and well stocked and Matt, the host, is always quick to respond. Thank you for hosting us again and we will be back
Megan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
Thank you, Megan! We'll be happy to have you back anytime.
We really enjoyed our stay! The home was clean, roomy enough, had lots of extras such as pantry items, we enjoyed the hot tub, we enjoyed the firepit area, and overall had a great time.
Everything was fantastic. The home was clean, had all the necessities we could need. It's quiet and super close to town and pet friendly! We enjoyed the fire pit at night and went into town during the day or just enjoyed the sound of the stream. Very relaxing and the host is excellent!
Lovely home on the water. Secluded and private but still close to restaurants and shopping. House was well stocked with anything you could need and very clean. Host was wonderful and responded immediately. Will stay again!
We had a blast at this home. We miss the birds chirping in the trees already. Great location and we love Bryson City. Everything was as advertised. We are looking forward to coming back to this property again.
We found the cabin to be clean and well stocked. Having kayaks provided was also a plus. We enjoyed relaxing on the porch as well as the dock.
Claire S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank again for staying with us. I'm glad you enjoyed your time at our cottage! Feel free to message me if you'd like to provide any feedback on what led to a 4 star rating. I aim to please!
Wonderful time in this lovely home. Beautiful setting...... house nestled in lovely forest on stream. Owner extremely helpful!!!! I highly recommend a stay!!!
Jane A.
Stayed 46 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words, Jane. It was a pleasure to have you as a guest! If you're ever back in the area, we'd love to have you stay again. Take care!
I'm sorry to hear that the location of our cottage did not meet your expectations. I have tried to provide accurate and detailed information regarding our property and its location in the listing. If you feel the location is somehow misrepresented, I would appreciate receiving more detailed feedback about that from you. But if your concern has to do with the location or surrounding area, then as I'm sure you understand, that is something that we cannot control. I do appreciate your compliment on our property itself! Thank you again for staying with us!
We had a wonderful, quiet weekend. Everything was so clean, well appointed, and easy. The hot tub by the water was lovely. The host was so quick to respind to any questions. Couldn't have been a better experience!
It’s perfect! The house was so clean and adorable and decorated for Christmas. The river is gorgeous. It feels isolated but isn’t far from town. Can’t say enough good things! We plan to visit again for sure!
We loved the home with its location to the creek. We were in the water fishing the entire trip. Easy access in and out, especially to Bryson City. Quiet and scenic. We were able to launch at Alarka Marina even though the creek was a bit low, which was so convenient. Our son even had a visit from the Easter Bunny. We can't wait to stay again during the summer to take advantage of the high water.
Beautiful little cabin on the river. Nothing fancy but doesn’t have to be. The location does it all. Cabin was clean and fully stocked with all necessities. Matt was great with communication as well. Had a wonderful time. Would stay there again.
George D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2023
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed your stay. We'd be happy to have you back anytime! Take care
Property was clean and well-stocked. We enjoyed the dock and lake- as did our dogs. I did have to run into town to buy a float as there were no tubes/floats, just kayaks. Not a big deal, but you might want to BYO.
catherine t.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
About the host
Hosted by Matt Heimburg
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests