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Sundance Cottage-Panoramic Long-Range View, Lake Access, Wheelchair Accessible!

Sundance Cottage-Panoramic Long-Range View, Lake Access, Wheelchair Accessible!

Mountain & lake view from cabin front porch & back deck.
View of cabin, parking for 3 cars. 2 upper spaces and 1 lower space.
Entrance walkway/ramp next to parking, wheelchair accessible.
Front porch rocking chairs & 2 ceiling fans.
Out pet bear "Boo Boo", hangs on front porch posts.

Overview of Sundance Cottage-Panoramic Long-Range View, Lake Access, Wheelchair Accessible!

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Robbinsville, NC
  • Popular LocationSanteetlah Lake5 min walk
  • Popular LocationJoyce Kilmer Memorial Forest16 min drive
  • Popular LocationCheoah River31 min drive
  • AirportKnoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (Master)

Bedroom 2 (Guest)

Bedroom 3 (Living Room)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (Master)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (Guest)

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Sundance Cottage-Panoramic Long-Range View, Lake Access, Wheelchair Accessible!

Relax and enjoy the majestic, panoramic mountain and lake view from either our covered front porch and open back deck year-round! See how many mountain ridges you can count and watch the birds of prey soaring through the air over the valley below. Even the occasional rain shower popping up and passing through the valley is a show to watch when you're as high as the clouds. At an elevation of 2200 feet temperatures will be 10-20 degrees cooler than the flat lands depending upon the season. Cabin is located in the middle of heavily wooded 1.28 acres near Lake Santeetlah and surrounded by Nantahala National Forest behind the cabin. USFS maintains a boat launch area 1/2 mile downhill from cabin.

Our well appointed 1-story cabin has NO stairs to climb and is wheel-chair accessible, a rarity in the mountains. It has 2 large bedrooms (king & queen beds) and 2 baths; plus queen sleeper sofa & single roll-away bed, total sleeping capacity is 7. Cabin was built in 2006, has 1100 SF in a spacious open concept living area design. Satellite Internet/Wi-Fi and Dish TV service available, 47" flat screen TV in living room, 32" flat screen TV in master bedroom, central heat and air-conditioning, propane gas fireplace stove in living room with remote control, washer and dryer, iron, telescope for star gazing. Stainless steel appliances in fully-equipped kitchen include refrigerator with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, crock pot, bread maker, toaster, coffee maker and blender. Master bath has hair dryer, magnifying make-up mirror and double-sized shower area with 3 shower heads and additional adjustable hand-held shower head and built-in sitting bench. Both showers will accommodate wheel chairs. Guest bath has hand rails installed in toilet area. French double entry front door, and master BR French doors to back patio will accommodate wheel chair. All single width doors are 3 feet wide. Safety features include smoke & carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguisher-all checked annually, and front & back door entrance/exits. Cabin has central heat and air, with ceiling fans in both bedrooms, living room, kitchen area and 2 on outside front balcony. Propane gas fireplace stove with remote control in living room is also available during colder winter months. Cabin is on a spring-fed community well with naturally soft water. You have excellent water pressure and pleasing taste to the water. There are 2 outside water hoses, 1 near parking area and 1 near back outside deck for your convenience too. A fire-pit area is also available for those evening campfires outdoors.

There are 3 vehicle parking spaces at cabin. Community roads are gravel, community front main entrance is 1 1/2 mile to cabin; back entrance is 7/10 mile to cabin. Mountain roads within Graham County are curvy, ideal for driving enthusiasts. Gravel/dirt roads within our community have some inclines and a few tight curves. If guests are concerned about the gravel roads and their specific vehicle clearance, please contact owner for additional information. There is parking for trailers at boat launch area. All pictures shown on website are current as of 2017.

We have verified 3 bars of cell phone service available in cabin for Verizon and AT&T customers, unknown for other service providers. On a clear day you can see cell antenna towers on distant mountain top approximately 4-5 miles away. While driving through the rural mountain country side cell service is intermittent to not available.

There are 2 boat rental facilities on Lake Santeetlah, 8.7 miles away & 14.2 miles away with a large variety of boats to rent, or you can bring your own boat, jet skis, canoes, kayaks or paddle boats & store at boat launch 1/2 mile from cabin.

Graham county has some of the "best" sports car and motorcycle roads in North Carolina for driving enthusiasts including the world famous "Tail of the Dragon" (318 curves in 11 miles) on US 129 very close by, Cherohala Skyway less then 2 miles away and Moonshiner 28. Other area activities include whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River Gorge, Cheoah River and day trip to TN Ocoee River. 68% of Graham County is National Forest (Nantahala Forest & Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forests-entrance is short drive from cabin) with numerous pristine rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and walking/hiking trails through old-growth trees (Appalachian Trail, Bartram Trail, near historic Tapoco Lodge and others), back road sightseeing, photography and fishing in nearby Lake Santeetlah, Fontana Lake, Calderwood Lake, Cheoah Lake and numerous mountain streams, zip lines in Andrews & jet boat rides in Bryson City. Mountain biking is also available in Tsala Recreation area and Fontana Village. Robbinsville is a true Southern Appalachian small town with a touch of Cherokee culture. You will notice many of the street signs are in both English and Cherokee. Cherokee Chief Junaluska's grave site is located in Robbinsville along with a portion of the Cherokee Trail of Tears. Robbinsville courthouse also has historical marker indicating it was the last civil war area to surrender in 1865 due to remoteness of the area back then. Stecoah Valley Center sponsors numerous summer festivals June - mid August. Robbinsville holds the annual "Azalea" festival 3rd weekend of June. Other day trips include Great Smoky Mountain National Park (1 hr away), Blue Ridge Parkway, Foothills Scenic Parkway, Road to Nowhere near Bryson City, a trip on the Smoky Mountain Railroad, Harrah's Casino located in Murphy & Cherokee, and Biltmore Estate in Asheville (2 hrs away).

During spring time (late April-May) the woods around cabin put on a spectacular show with blooming Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, wild daises, and Flame Azaleas

*One last note: If you have a group larger than Sundance Cottage can accommodate and looking for an additional cottage close by, please check out my neighbor Trillium Cottage #4731364ha. It's a very short walk away and can accommodate an extra 6 people.

Property manager

Susan Knoepfel

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
Contact owner for exceptions.

Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only outside smoking & outside vaping allowed.
All garbage must be disposed of at Robbinsville trash sites at check-out. Trash left may forfeit security deposit.
Never leave trash outside due to cabin location inside National Forest, will attract wild animals to cabin.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: Contact owner for exceptions.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Robbinsville

Located in Robbinsville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nantahala National Forest and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Bryson City Gem Mine. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 5 min walk
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 16 min drive
  • Cheoah River - 31 min drive
  • Fontana Lake - 46 min drive
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 109 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lynn's Place - 19 min drive
  • McDonald's - 20 min drive
  • Cafe De Olla - 21 min drive
  • Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - 20 min drive
  • Wendy's - 20 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental
Our third time at Sundance. Never disappoints
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 50th Anniversary Trip
Unfortunately, due to GPS problems, we arrived at night. Believe them when they say not to do that ...... we did finally find the cottage. When we opened the door, it was beautiful and welcoming. Some food in the fridge, anything you could need in kitchen and in the rest of the cottage. The beds were high for me (I am 4'10") so we found a solution and enjoyed the stay. Our first morning was great since the day was clear, warm and the view was just as advertised. We only left the cottage to see more of the lake. Due to my health problems, we didn't take advantage of all that is available. We did puzzles, worked on crafts, watched TV, rocked on the front deck and toasted marshmallows in the fire pit. My husband said that it was an adventure, in a good way. We encourage anyone looking for a great place to stay, a great owner and manager who are available to you, if needed, and lots to do will choose Sundance Cottage. Chris & Kris Wagner, PA
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view
Very quite
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Cabin Experience
Thoroughly enjoyed everything about this property! The pictures don't do it justice. Long range views are spectacular, nicely appointed kitchen, so welcoming & cozy! Close proximity to Cherohala & Joyce Kilmer...will definitely be planning a return trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home and perfect view!
We truly enjoyed our Thanksgiving getaway at Sundance Cottage. We had everything we needed and then some. Thanks to the host for thinking of every little detail to make this a comfy home away from home! Cindy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Susan Knoepfel

Host profile image
Hi y'all! That's me in the above picture out touring the Tail of the Dragon in a slingshot my husband and I rented for the day. There's also a picture of the slingshot included in the cabin pictures parked at the cabin. It made it up the hill and did not scrape bottom even with the very low clearance. My husband and I are from Florida and absolutely love driving the tree-covered curvy roads in Graham County and getting away from the heat and humidity of Florida. They don't have roads like this back in Florida! I hope you enjoy your time there as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We have been traveling to the NC mountains for many, many years. Knew the minute we walked onto the front porch this cabin was the one. It's all about the view! I wanted a majestic view! The view from our front porch and back deck is similar to those you would see on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Seeing the gorgeous interior cinched the deal even more. Having it all on 1 floor with no stairs to climb was an added plus, not to mention lake access nearby, higher elevation=cooler temps, newer construction and open-concept design layout, and surrounded by national forest with no visible neighbors in site. Absolutely love the very scenic gravel 1 mile drive via a USFS maintained road that follows the lake edge up to the property.

What makes this property unique

This 1-story home is also wheelchair accessible with large front double-door entrance, large shower areas with no step-overs to get in, hand-held shower nozzles in both showers, master shower has small bench for sitting, hand rails installed in toilet area in guest bath. All interior doors are 36" wide to accommodate wheelchair. There is a small 2" step to get onto the front walk way from the gravel driveway but should be navigable for a wheelchair with a little assistance. I added a picture of the front walkway to give you a better picture for those that are looking for someplace wheelchair friendly.

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