10/10 Excellent
kevin p.
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
kevin p.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Cabin
Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Lake, Fontana Dam, the Appalachian Trail
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Robbinsville, NC
- Fontana Lake19 min walk
- Fontana Village Resort Marina15 min drive
- Santeetlah Lake32 min drive
- Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Downstairs
1 Double Bed
Loft
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Lake, Fontana Dam, the Appalachian Trail
Our comfortable, recently renovated 1000 sq. ft., 2 story traditional mountain cabin provides a restful and unique setting to enjoy your mountain vacation and renew your spirit. The house is located on the perimeter of Yellow Branch Farm, a former dairy farm and creamery. Guests are welcome to walk around the farm and garden. The location is very quiet with an occasional car, farm vehicle, or pedestrian passing by the house on Yellow Branch Road. Also nearby is Silverbell Studio, a pottery studio that established by the gals who purchased Yellow Branch Pottery in 2022.
The spacious downstairs of this cabin includes a great room with vaulted ceiling, an open, well-stocked, compact galley kitchen and dining area.
Also downstairs is a bedroom with double bed, a sitting room with DVD player and hundreds of movies. The full bathroom with tub/shower is also located on the main level.
The upper floor is an open loft with queen bed and NEWLY ADDED, 1/2 bath. No more going downstairs in the middle of the night!
Cell service is not available on the property and there is a land line available for local and long distance calls at no charge. WiFi is available.
The pastoral and quiet setting includes a spacious deck, covered porch, firepit, and a Weber charcoal grill. A starter amount of charcoal and firewood is provided.
Fontana Lake is just down Yellow Branch Road. Please check with us about access to lake for swimming and kayaking. There are plenty of safe places to walk in the neighborhood. Also, close by are Cable Cove boat ramp, Fontana Village and Marina, Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, the Appalachian Trail, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Gorge for white water rafting, Joyce Kilmer Forest, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to name a few attractions. Robbinsville is 15 miles away and Bryson City, 25 miles.
We didn't rent in 2023 after Bruce fell from a ladder while helping a neighbor in January. The injuries were serious and he is still on the mend. He is now able to work in the garden, lawn maintenance and general repairs. We are grateful for the support and out reach from our community. We are happy to be back in business and look forward to meeting you!
The spacious downstairs of this cabin includes a great room with vaulted ceiling, an open, well-stocked, compact galley kitchen and dining area.
Also downstairs is a bedroom with double bed, a sitting room with DVD player and hundreds of movies. The full bathroom with tub/shower is also located on the main level.
The upper floor is an open loft with queen bed and NEWLY ADDED, 1/2 bath. No more going downstairs in the middle of the night!
Cell service is not available on the property and there is a land line available for local and long distance calls at no charge. WiFi is available.
The pastoral and quiet setting includes a spacious deck, covered porch, firepit, and a Weber charcoal grill. A starter amount of charcoal and firewood is provided.
Fontana Lake is just down Yellow Branch Road. Please check with us about access to lake for swimming and kayaking. There are plenty of safe places to walk in the neighborhood. Also, close by are Cable Cove boat ramp, Fontana Village and Marina, Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, the Appalachian Trail, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Gorge for white water rafting, Joyce Kilmer Forest, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to name a few attractions. Robbinsville is 15 miles away and Bryson City, 25 miles.
We didn't rent in 2023 after Bruce fell from a ladder while helping a neighbor in January. The injuries were serious and he is still on the mend. He is now able to work in the garden, lawn maintenance and general repairs. We are grateful for the support and out reach from our community. We are happy to be back in business and look forward to meeting you!
Property manager
Karen Mickler and Bruce DeGroot
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Robbinsville
Located in Robbinsville, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Graham County Historical Association are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fontana Village Resort Marina and Junaluska Medicine Trail.
Robbinsville, NC
What's nearby
- Fontana Lake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
- Fontana Village Resort Marina - 15 min drive - 11.3 km
- Santeetlah Lake - 32 min drive - 33.4 km
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 40 min drive - 46.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Stecoah Diner - 11 min drive
- Stecoah Diner - 17 min drive
- Fontana Pitstop - 15 min drive
- The Mountview Restaurant - 16 min drive
- Mountainview Bistro - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Margaret G.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drive Tail of the Dragon + Mom relaxation time
Margaret G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Stephen and Karen S.
Aug 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farmhouse
Stephen and Karen S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
linda s.
Jun 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and so relaxing!
linda s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
Apr 9, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring break getaway
Jim P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
Audrey R.
Apr 5, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location!
Audrey R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Myra B.
Oct 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect fall getaway
Myra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
jay g.
Nov 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Sorry to leave early.
jay g.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Criseida B.
Aug 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time MATG
Criseida B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Maria L.
Aug 17, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recreation and relaxation!
Maria L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Katie M.
Jul 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect farmhouse in the mountains
Katie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emilia G.
Aug 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice place
Emilia G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Lucia C., Atlanta, GA
Nov 27, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Artisan Farm House
Lucia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melanie L.
Nov 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy farm house
Melanie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Colleen D.
Sep 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely off the grid farmhouse
Colleen D.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
George G.
Nov 15, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Trip!
George G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joni B.
Aug 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Privacy and charm
Joni B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ian R.
May 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely little cabin in the woods
Ian R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sheri H.
Oct 16, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place to to disconnect and unwind.
Sheri H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Jun 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+ on every detail!
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amanda E.
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and warm!
Amanda E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Luke S.
Nov 17, 2024
Luke S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sharon B.
Aug 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Back to Nature
Sharon B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben C.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great get away
Ben C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Avigail S.
Oct 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful
Avigail S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
About the host
Hosted by Karen Mickler and Bruce DeGroot
We purchased the farm in 1979 with our family and moved from Iowa shortly thereafter.
Being native Floridians, the mountains appealed to us as a great location to live and be closer to our families. Our passions are growing our own food and living our lives as artisans, so we bought a milk cow and built a pottery shop for Karen and woodworking shop for Bruce. The cheese business evolved slowly over the years and Bruce concentrated solely on farming and cheese making around 2000. Karen retired in 2021 and no longer operates Yellow Branch Pottery. She enjoys more time for gardening and hiking.
Bruce retired from cheesemaking in 2023 after an unfortunate fall from a ladder. He is making an excellent recovery, with the help of a lot of physical therapy and exercise. At the time he fell, he was putting in a half bathroom upstairs in the loft. Work has begun again on the project and we hope it will be ready soon.
We celebrate a life time of creativity and good food! We look forward to meeting you.
Being native Floridians, the mountains appealed to us as a great location to live and be closer to our families. Our passions are growing our own food and living our lives as artisans, so we bought a milk cow and built a pottery shop for Karen and woodworking shop for Bruce. The cheese business evolved slowly over the years and Bruce concentrated solely on farming and cheese making around 2000. Karen retired in 2021 and no longer operates Yellow Branch Pottery. She enjoys more time for gardening and hiking.
Bruce retired from cheesemaking in 2023 after an unfortunate fall from a ladder. He is making an excellent recovery, with the help of a lot of physical therapy and exercise. At the time he fell, he was putting in a half bathroom upstairs in the loft. Work has begun again on the project and we hope it will be ready soon.
We celebrate a life time of creativity and good food! We look forward to meeting you.
Why they chose this property
We were looking for an existing farm to purchase in Western North Carolina. Being Iowa residents, we were attracted to the kinder winters and beauty of the mountains. Yellow Branch Farm had been abandoned for many years and had all of the qualities we were looking for. The proximity to Fontana Lake and the quiet surroundings in the rural setting attracted us also.
What makes this property unique
Yellow Branch Farmhouse is a comfortable rustic cabin with all the amenities needed for a quiet vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life. If you are looking for an out of the way place, yet one that is within 30 minutes of several recreation spots. While we were closed in all of 2023 because of Bruce's accident, we have consistent #5 ratings.
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