This beautifully decorated 6 bdr home w fast/reliable Starlink wifi is located in a secluded, quiet area & comfortably sleeps 16 people w over 5000 square feet of indoor/outdoor living space on 3 levels that overlooks the clear emerald waters of magnificent Fontana Lake and the national forest with views of the Great Smoky National Park in the distance.
The home is cozy yet spacious enough for everyone to have their own space & boasts a private dock w complimentary kayaks/paddle board (April 15-Oct 15), stadium seating movie theater, 6 person outdoor traditional steam sauna, 7 person hot tub, (4) cushioned "egg" chair swings, photo wall, pool table, convertible ping pong table shuffleboard table, foosball table, & enough amenities to keep everyone in your group entertained.
Dine indoors w table seating for 10 & additional bar seating for 4 or outdoors w umbrella shade during the daytime & solar lights at night at the outside table seating for 8 w additional outdoor seating of 11 on the main level deck. Grill to your hearts content with the large grill and extra spare tank. Lounge on the partially covered porch on the main level or the covered porch on the lower level in one of the other comfortabl outdoor furniture choices or have a chat around the propane firepit as you watch the multitude of stars come out at night in the pristine sky.
The home is close to whitewater rafting, zip lining, world class mountain biking at Tsali recreation center, beautiful waterfalls, fishing, tubing at Deep Creek, hiking the Fontana lakeshore trail in the Great Smoky mountain national park, touring the scenic roadways/areas like the Tail of the Dragon, Joyce Kilmer National Forest, the Cherohala Skyway, and is 54 miles from Cataloochee ski area, for winter fun. In the event that a night out at a restaurant is in the plans, visit the historic Tapoco Lodge or one of the many great dining options in Bryson City.
The open floor plan on the main level with cathedral ceilings, stacked stone wood burning fireplace, 55" TV Starlink wifi with Roku streaming stick for movies and live TV, large sectional couch, 2 amish rocker chairs, multiple board games, and a gourmet kitchen featuring all stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, fridge w door water/ice, stainless steel oven, Mr Coffee, Keurig, Cuisinart expresso/capuccino maker, food processor, crock pot, air fryer, instant hot pot, George Forman grill, large griddle, blender, waffle maker, additional counter top 26 lb ice maker, and cook/dining ware for 16 guests. Full sized washer and dryer in pantry kitchen area.
From the many activities inside like the (2) 55" TV's in addition to the 10 reclining chairs in the stadium seating movie theater with streaming capabilities, pool table, ping pong, foosball, shuffleboard, x-box/wii, exercise/gym equipment, and outside activities like the 7 person hot tub, outdoor firepit for roasting smores, badminton, horseshoes, corn hole, ladder toss, 6 person traditional steam sauna, yoga mats, and of course the dock/slide, this home truly offers something for everyone.
The master bedroom features an electric fireplace, 32" LCD TV, king bed, relaxing area with Amish rocker/bookcase, and a master bathroom with a slate tiled shower and jacuzzi tub. All (3) full bathrooms include shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
The 2 bedrooms upstairs both have queen beds and share a bathroom with slate tiled shower.
For the groups with little ones there is a pack and play in the closet of the fishing themed bedroom upstairs and a highchair and a booster seat stored in the master bedroom closet.
The downstairs level has a bedroom with a king bed, another bedroom has a queen bed, and the 3rd bedroom downstairs has (2) bunk beds. The game room has a sectional couch that converts to a queen bed. The downstairs bedrooms share a bathroom with tub/shower.
The downstairs level features a regulation size pool table, convertible regulation sized ping pong table-top, foosball table, shuffleboard table, countertop table w seating for 3, movie theater w stadium seating and 10 reclining chairs, blue ray player, surround sound system, Roku-streaming movies & live TV, video library.
The downstairs deck is covered and features a 7-person hot tub, (4) cushioned "egg" chair swings, corn hole, ladder ball, tiki toss, and photo wall.
The lower level also boasts a 6 person traditional steam sauna with changing room.
A portable badminton net and horseshoes stored in the master bedroom closet is provided for use in front yard/driveway.
LIMITED complimentary firewood with 20 pieces MAX per guests stay provided by front door. Guests needing additional firewood needs to bring firewood with them or purchase at local store. Guests using more than 20 pieces will be charged $50 from their security deposit.
Option to rent from April 15 to October 15 ONLY: 22' 2015 Sun Tracker/90 HP pontoon boat for $1000/entire stay or $400/8 hours in 1 day. In addition, there is a $500 refundable security deposit.
Pet/service animal policy: Dogs only, no cats or other animal species. Max 2 if $25/day pet/service animal cleaning fee paid. Pets/service animals must be completely house broken with good behavior, no chewing, flea free, and must be on leash when outside and not allowed to roam neighborhood. Guests must clean up after pets/service animals, keep them off furniture/couch/beds and bring their beds and crates. If evidence of pets/service animals brought and pet cleaning fee not paid, guests will be charged $25/day pet/service animal cleaning fee.
Trash Policy: Please do not leave any trash inside the house or outside the garbage can provided upon check out. Do not overfill the can. 6-8 white garbage bags only, lid must be closed. Guests will be charged $15 for each white garbage bag left outside can/inside house, or overfilled. During stay and at check out guests need to take ALL EXTRA trash to community dump conveniently located on Hwy 28, instructions provided by garbage can. Please read the following description, the house rules, and download the rental agreement before checking the box to continue booking. Guests that book a reservation are agreeing to the rental agreement. Please see details on driveway, parking policy-4 vehicles max and no trailers unless agreed to at booking), dock NOT floating typically from mid April-mid October, trash, pet/service animal cleaning fee policy (dogs only-no cats or other animals), trash policy, and no cell service in area about 5 -7 miles from house (depending on cell provider in its entirety before booking.
This property has WIFI with Starlink's Residential Service and is the very best wifi available for the area. Users typically experience download speeds between 25 and 220 Mbps, with a majority of users experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps. Upload speeds are typically between 5 and 20 Mbps. These speeds make Starlink suitable for streaming, video calls, online gaming, and other typical household internet use.
There is no cell service possible in the immediate area due to remote cell towers. Cell phones can be connected to the house wifi for data and voice. If the power is out there will be no WiFi or cell service which is uncommon but can occur due to Duke Energy working on power lines or storms in the area.
Fontana Lake is a TVA managed lake and the water level fluctuates throughout the year. The shore bank by the house is steep with no beach or wading area. The dock is typically floating from April 15-October 15 (dock walkway can be steep April 1-15 and October 1-15) and the 2 double kayaks, 1 single kayak and 1 paddle board are available to use at no charge during that timeframe only. The pontoon boat is available to rent during that timeframe only. Please see pontoon rental rates below.
The lake level is lowered from October 15 through April 15 which means the house dock is NOT FLOATING and the pontoon boat/kayaks/paddle board are NOT AVAILABLE during that timeframe since they are in winter storage offsite. Guests can still access the water by walking off the concrete steps and walking down the shore bank during that timeframe.
The house has 7 outside security cameras for coverage of the entrance and exit gate, facing front door, front doorbell, main level deck french doors, lower level french doors close to hot tub, and backyard/dock area. All cameras except entrance, exit gates, will be disabled after check- in and during guest stays. If it is absolutely critical to have a landline, you might want to book another property since the house does not have a landline.
The house is located near the end of a 1 mile, one lane, hard packed dirt/gravel road. Guests should drive slow and be prepared to pull over or back up if on-coming car. Please view road video on photos. House driveway space is limited with parking for 4 vehicles max unless agreed to and booking and no trailers allowed on property unless agreed to at booking. Please e-mail, text, or call owner for contact info to discuss off-site parking options for additional vehicles/trailers which include no charge unsecured parking at intersection of hwy 143 and 28 (4 miles from house), secured parking $10/night at private local boat launch (1 mile from house), or Fontana Marina, $5 boat launch fee and no charge parking (8 miles away).
Keywords: Luxury Log Home on scenic Fontana Lake by Smoky Mountains
Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you might need. Plenty of room for big groups to enjoy the stay and everyone have their own personal space. Any questions or concerns, all I had to do was message the number and they are very quick to respond with an answer. I would like to visit again sometime when the water is higher to experience the full amenities of the lake. All in all everyone on the our trip could not stop talking about how nice the cabin was and how much stuff was available for the guest to enjoy.
We had a wonderful time at the property and everything was beautiful. The kids had a great time using the game room and the movie room was excellent for family movie night. We loved all the instructions posted throughout the house and was very helpful when using the movie room or the sauna. The host was very responsive and helpful. I would definitely recommend the property to groups with teens and children.
We truly loved staying at this beautiful lakefront lodge! The photos were a perfect match to the home Everything was clean and clearly labeled. The host, Ms. Gaylene, was such a pleasure to work with and very easy reach via text. Although we were too early in the season to take advantage of the lake amenities, there were so many activities to do in the house that we hardly noticed. There were indoor and outdoor games, a movie theater, a swing set, beautiful decks to sit on, a hot tub (did not use), a wonderful sauna (did use). We had a lovely time! If you are in the area of Robbinsville, NC I highly recommend you stay here!!
This house was terrific and very clean Had every amenity available known to man. But, there were no cabinets left to put groceries. Small downside and it was a long drive to closest grocery. The children loved the hot tub and a few adults enjoyed the sauna. The owner was helpful and communities. Not a great area for bike riding for that enthusiast. But great for children with a plentiful game room and theater. Overall I give it a 10!
The house was amazing. Beautiful views, the sauna and hot tub was refreshing. The kitchen has everything 12 women could need for cooking and entertainment. Gravel road is manageable but may be difficult to drive for some vehicles.
Property was breathtaking. The view was amazing and the house was incredible. We had such a fun trip and it was so peaceful at the cabin. Everyone said they would want to come back again.
Gaylene was wonderful! I asked to leave Christmas decor up as this was our "Sibling Christmas" and it was! Host was very easy to communicate with and had quick responses! The property is Absolutely stunning!!!! I personally loved all the extra baby stuff as I have a 1 year old. Less I had to pack and bring with me. Completely stocked kitchen Above and Beyond Everything you could need and more! Plenty of room for all of us to gather together and do things on our own! Thank you
Awesome house for our family of 10. Teenagers enjoyed the game room and the theater. House is not convenient to run to the store so we came prepared and only left one day to head to Cherokee. Very relaxing time for all of us!!!
This house was great for our family Thanksgiving celebration! The amenities were top-notch and all were used, from the sauna, hot tub, fireplaces, movie room and games! I can also say that I have never stayed in a house that was so well stocked with everything you could need to prepare a family meal. So many applicances, pots, pans and dishware. The seating was comfortable and ample for our group. The only thing that keeps me from giving five stars is the cleanliness. There were dirty sheets in one bedroom downstairs and the bathroom floor down there was also not clean. It seems like it was overlooked by the cleaning crew and probably not a reflection of the ownerâs standards but still affected the people staying in that part of the house. I would recommend staying here and think coming in the summer to try out the lake amenities will be next on our list!
A slice of heaven in the mountains! There's enough to do at the cabin that you'll want for nothing. We went out only to ride the train in Bryson City and spent the remainder of our time playing and relaxing at the cabin.
Pictures and reviews do not do justice for this property. The kitchen had more than enough dishes and utensils to use for our family feasting every meal. The rooms were accommodating and the bunk beds for the kids added memories to last a lifetime. There is so much to do that you will never have to worry about someone getting bored. We enjoyed boating, s'moreâs by the fire, movies in surround sound, the hot tub, the sauna, and a little competitive corn hole tournament. Our family rated this property our best vacation destination yet!!! We would love to return.
I cannot say enough good things about our stay. This is our second time staying. Our family loves it so we have decided to make this our annual family mountain retreat. Gaylene is wonderful.
Beautiful property! Clean and comfortable. So quiet and peaceful. Very secluded. So grateful owner corrected the WiFi issue before we arrived because as advertised there is no cell service away from the property for miles and miles. That took a little getting used to. Only suggestion for the owner is about so many instructions and security deposit warnings about the trash, grill, firewood usage - just gave us a little angst and was a wee bit unwelcoming. It is a great place but the owner is strict. Outdoor deck stairs were very slick after the rain - my adult son had a bad fall - but was only bruised. Also consider one nonstick pan for eggs! We ended up using the pancake griddle for our scrambled eggs! Fly fishing was challenging for my older husband due to the terrain.
Had a wonderful family vacation at this beautiful cabin located on Fontana Lake. This place has it all. Very family friendly. The host is prompt at replies and communicates well. The open concept on the main floor was awesome for our family. There are so many amenities and we enjoyed them all including the kayaks, hot tub, sauna, ping pong, pool and poker table. One of our favorite memories was spending time on the pontoon with our family. Breath taking views on the lake. So many memories made that we will carry with us forever.
I canât say enough good things about this property. Everything you would ever need is there. I found nail polish remover which I forgot to pack and poison ivy cream if we needed it. The house is so beautiful and well stocked you never have to leave. Some rentals say accommodates 15that and only have 6 chairs. This house could sit 20 on the upstairs porch easily. Downstairs has these comfy âeggâ chairs that are great for sitting with a good book. My family took advantage of almost everything that was available. Kayaks, paddle board, slide, hot tub, fire pit, theater room, and many games that were on the first floor. We rented the pontoon boat which was so much fun. Especially when my daughter fell in trying to dock the boat. It is not real close to anything, so driving 20 minutes to get groceries or a restaurant are normal. But we were happy to just sit and enjoy the house and the lake. We are Already thinking of coming back. The pictures donât do it justice, you have to see for yourself. Gaylene did a fantastic job decorating and making sure you have a great relaxing vacation.
We can't say enough about staying at Gaylene's house. It's our second time back we love it so much. The kitchen is so well stocked which makes preparing big family meals a breeze. With labels on things, cleaning up the kitchen is hassle free. We enjoyed the lower deck this year on the egg swings during a rain storm. As usual, we enjoyed the boat, dock, kayaks, paddle board and hot tub. Thank you Gaylene for sharing your lovely house with us!
We had a wonderful stay at Fontana Passion. The lake access was excellent. The kids and adults alike enjoyed the beautiful porches, game room and theater room. Gaylene, the owner, has such great attention to detail and was so helpful along the way. She keeps her kitchen well stocked with anything you need for cooking.
I can't say enough wonderful things about this property. This house has everything you could want for an amazing week on Fontana Lake. Everything was spotless, beautifully furnished, and incredibly welcoming. The kitchen was fully equipped, the beds were very comfortable, and every room was inviting. We especially loved the outdoor space; it was private, peaceful, and perfect for morning coffee, afternoons on the lake and a relaxing evening. The host was very responsive, helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed. If you're considering booking, don't hesitate, this property provides a great place to spend time with your family and friends. We already booked our next trip back!
Wonderful place for family vacation. House was clean, comfortable, very well stocked. Cabinets and drawers were clearly labeled saving search time. Lake was amazing; warm clear water, very little boat traffic. Abundant outdoor seating . Owner was quick to respond to questions and very gracious . Plenty of room for our large family to be together and also have their own space. Definitely recommend.