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Lakeview Lookout above the banks of Fontana Lake

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3 level mountain home on the bank of Fontana Lake
Drive right up to the front door
Bright living room with large picture windows, gas log fireplace and satellite TV
Master loft bedroom has a king size bed and private bath
Hot tub, Dinette table and gas grill on the open deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Swain County Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai

About this property

Lakeview Lookout above the banks of Fontana Lake

Lakeview Lookout – 3BR Mountain Cabin | Fontana Lake Views, Hot Tub & Screened Porch

Title:
Lakeview Escape with Hot Tub, Fireplace, & Fontana Lake Views | Walk to Other Cabins – Perfect for Groups!

Overview:
Newly remodeled and full of charm, Lakeview Lookout is a hidden gem perched above Fontana Lake in the sought-after Eagle’s View community. This inviting three-bedroom, three-level home offers a seamless blend of rustic appeal and modern comfort, complete with lake views, a screened-in porch, and a bubbling hot tub on the deck. With its central location near Almond Boat Dock, Tsali Recreation Area, and neighboring cabins like Eagle's View and Eagle’s Nest, Lakeview Lookout is the ideal spot for multi-family or group getaways.

Prime Location:
• Overlooking Fontana Lake with seasonal views of the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad
• 5–10 min to Almond Boat Dock & Tsali Recreation Area – boating, biking, and hiking
• 20–25 min to Bryson City – shopping, dining & Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot
• 30 min to Nantahala Gorge – white water rafting & ziplining adventures
• Walking distance to Eagle’s View, Eagle’s Nest & Lakeview Log Cabins

The Space:
Sleeps 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 2 Full Bathrooms | 3 Levels

Entry Level:
• Spacious open-concept living area with vaulted ceilings & gas log fireplace
• Plush wraparound sectional & armchairs – perfect for cozy evenings
• Fully remodeled kitchen with stainless steel appliances & everything you need to cook at home
• Dining room with access to the screened-in porch
• French doors open to the open deck with hot tub and dining table for six

Loft:
• Master bedroom with king-size bed and private en suite bathroom
• Overlooks the main living area with cozy, elevated privacy

Lower Level:
• Second living area and TV room – ideal for movie nights
• Queen bedroom
• Bedroom with two twin beds
• Full bathroom and laundry room
• Gas log stove to keep things toasty during cooler mountain nights

Outdoor Living:
• Screened-in porch with comfy seating – a peaceful retreat to enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon nap
• Open deck with hot tub & outdoor dining with views of Fontana Lake and the forested mountains beyond
• Secluded, shaded setting even with nearby cabins – peaceful privacy with a view

Access & Parking:
• Well-maintained mountain road with paved and gravel sections
• Suitable for cars and most vehicles
• Not recommended for motorcycles due to switchbacks and steep grades

Pet Policy:
This cabin is PET FRIENDLY. Please check for restrictions if bringing multiple pets. See House Rules for details.

Wi-Fi Notice:
Wi-Fi is available but not guaranteed due to the remote setting. No technical support or refunds are offered for connectivity issues. We’re happy to recommend alternate locations nearby with free internet access.

Why Guests Love It:
• Gorgeous Fontana Lake views through the trees
• Newly remodeled kitchen and cozy mountain-style interiors
• Perfect multi-family retreat with nearby cabins for larger groups
• Screened porch + open deck with hot tub – best of both outdoor worlds
• Quick access to boating, hiking, biking & Bryson City attractions

Property manager

Carolina Mountain Vacations
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Amenities

Hot tub
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$95 Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Dogs welcome! A $95 pet fee is required per stay. Restrictions & rules apply — contact us for the full pet policy.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Bryson City

Bryson City is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fontana Lake and Great Smoky Mountains National Park, while Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Swain County Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 19 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 19 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Relia's Garden Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeview Lookout above the banks of Fontana Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakeview Lookout above the banks of Fontana Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeview Lookout above the banks of Fontana Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakeview Lookout above the banks of Fontana Lake located?

Situated in Bryson City, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We really enjoyed our stay at this property Close to Bryson city , cozy and clean home Not fully stocked but it’s early in the season so to be expected
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shantal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

155 Eagles Nest Rd

House was beautiful. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Cabin

It was absolutely beautiful, description and photos were very accurate, the road to the cabin was a little scary just take it easy. House was very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LuAnn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Location

We enjoyed spending a lot of time on the screened in porch drinking coffee in the mornings and playing games in the evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful views

The views are absolutely amazing The cabin is very nice. Most of all it is close to a lot of beautiful amazing outdoor activities places to go the Rocky mountain train very close the Smoky mountains the Blue ridge parkway and the Fontana dam and village. There is so many things to do there I'm sure you will enjoy your stay. it's very easy to get a hold of people if you have questions or problems and they're very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded and Private

I was super impressed by how clean the home was. The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well stocked as stated in other reviews—I cooked/grilled all three evenings and had everything I needed. The home is well stocked with board games, puzzles, and even cornhole. The jets in the master bath tub did not appear to be working, and the outdoor furniture hadn’t been cleaned in a while. This was nothing a little Awesome, found under the kitchen sink, couldn’t fix. The representatives with the property management company were friendly, responsive, and welcoming. Overall, great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

April W., Willow Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long-Weekend Getaway

House was clean and spacious. The agency was wonderful to work with, especially Stephanie. We took advantage of the grocery-shopping service and it was so relaxing to come in late and know there was food for an early breakfast the next day. Our main purpose in coming was to take my son and his two friends on a Raft & Rail excursion for his 16th birthday. House was perfectly located for trips into Bryson City. Plus had everything you'd need for a day in - a separate area for the teens, a beautiful screened in porch for sitting out and enjoying the fresh mountain air without worrying about insects, plus a hot tub ready for use. You also get to see the steam train from Bryson City which was a treat! The bed in the King master loft was one of the most comfortable I've slept on. Downstairs had 2 more bedrooms, one with twin beds and another with a queen. I loved that we didn't have to rent linens separately and the beds were already made when we arrived. All in all, I'd stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Bryson City was a fun place to stay and enjoy the Smokey’s. The roads are narrow and curvy thank god my husband was driving .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excelente

Hermosa cabaña 100% recomendada hemos disfrutado mucho! Todo está perfecto definitivamente volveremos pronto!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great mountain getaway!

Wonderful property with beautiful view of the lake. The place was very clean and well maintained and the property managers were great communicators.

10/10 Excellent

Betty H., Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, spacious cabin

We loved this cabin! Enjoyed the hot tub, drinking my cup of joe on the enclosed deck in the morning and walking my dog while enjoying the view of the mountains and lake. Dollar General was close by for lil extras you will need such as hand soap in the bathroom and snacks, etc. Cardinal Cafe serves a pretty good cup of coffee and is close by. Beds were comfy, kitchen roomy. Wi-Fi definitely needs to be upgraded with new router or add repeaters to the existing router. I would definitely return. Also, we enjoyed a trip to the Biltmore as well as a trip to Gatlinburg, TN which was not too bad of a drive… windy roads of course.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy

Perfect location for a mini getaway. Very relaxing and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Repeat visitor

We have stayed at this home 3 years in a row. Good location and layout.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F., Philadelphia . Pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the house it was beautiful and very clean .

Our family stayed for 2 weeks and it was such a nice and cozy house . The steam train was right outside our back deck . Maintenance was very helpful and so was the office ! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful area. The hiking was glorious.

Enjoyed the screened in porch. Kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

philip f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed our stay. Nice clean cabin. Really nice cookwear. Very nice kitchen set up.

I would highly recommend this cabin. Didn't like the winding road, but we got used to it. Beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Retreat

Our experience was so wonderful, even better than expected! The outdoor space on this cabin is just magical during day and night. We pretty much lived on the screened porch and in the hot tub. Staring off into the trees, taking in river, and gazing at the stars was just what we needed to unwind. I saw the reviews about neighbors close by but honestly they aren’t really. The homes are oriented so they feel very secluded. Internet is spotty, but we didn’t mind - Direct TV was fine. Finally, I always have back pain from the awful beds when we go on vacation. Not here - the master bedroom mattress was so comfy. Highly recommend and we will be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just Right!

Lakeview Lookout was a lovely property with plenty of living space for our group of 5 adults and 2 children. We were visiting the area to ride the Polar Express and the cabin was convenient to Bryson City and other mountain entertainments. We especially enjoyed the hot tub after a grueling 5 mile hike!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

aldo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lakeview Lookout

Almost everything was fantastic. Cabin is beautiful. Only thing was that we could not find a way to get down to the lake besides a steep climb down then back up. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

LeVesia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October in the Smokey Mtns.

The pictures of the property are perfect. Everything was just as nice as they looked in the picture. We love the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd visit, didn’t disappoint

Second time staying at this house. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Good
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cabin!

We love the area, so we knew the lake and rivers there, but this was our first time at this cabin. It was perfect for our family and is now our favorite rental. The views were gorgeous and we watched the full moon come up over the ridge while soaking in the hot tub. Every couch and all the beds were cozy, and all areas well equipped (extra blankets, towels, even coffee filters!). We will be back next year! If you rent this location, be ready to not want to leave. Only words of caution... be careful and slow on the roads as they are a bit steep and the wifi is very weak (which was perfect for us as we were ready to "disconnect " and relax).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Everything was just amazibg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

leon n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cabin, great location

Cabin was in great shape and clean for the most part. Fireplace was not working and the basement smelled a little like wet dog (smell dissipated after a day or two). Also there was no Salt, pepper or anything. However we'd definitely say again. Note- not exactly a motorcycle friendly Cabin BTW. The small parking area and one way steep gravel 2 track to the Cabin were challenging.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

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