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Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat

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Lake
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Almond, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat

Picturesque log cabin located on private, tranquil wooded hillside in Tobacco Branch Village. Well planned one bedroom with living room, new kitchen and bath as well as a new large laundry room addition with full size washer/dryer and large closet for storage. Large stone fireplace in LR with gas logs along with large loveseat sofa/chair. Microwave, refrigerator and electric range in kitchen. Large covered deck area with comfortable sectional for lounging, napping, along with a large dining table to enjoy breakfast, puzzle solving, computer work or dining alfresco. Additional large private deck area with 4 person hot tub, large gas grill and built in seating. Development includes access to small lake where you can enjoy swimming, fishing and any other non motorized water activities.

Nearby attractions: Nantahala Outdoor center, Whitewater rafting. Zip lines. Great Smoky Mountain Railroad, Bryson City, Cherokee Casino, Tsali Recreation Center for hiking, mountain biking and equestrian activities. Lake Fontana for water activities. Smoky Mountain National Park, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway access to the east and and the Tail of the Dragon to the West.

Amenities:
Verizion Orbic WiFi pswd 93d32a03
Direct TV -Local Channels + more with Cinemax, HBO and Starz
Living room /sofa/ dining table chairs/desk/chair and stone fireplace /gas logs
Kitchen with Refrigerator, Microwave, electric range
1 Bedroom with queen bed
Full bath with shower
Large laundry room with full size washer dryer plus large closet for clothing
Large covered deck with dining table and sectional seating
Large open deck area with new 4 person hot tub, gas grill and built-in seating
Fire pit area with log seating
Large parking area
Daikin HVAC mini 12,000 minisplit For/heat A/C Installed 2023
Extra wall A/C unit and Propane heating unit in back laundry area
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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: limit 3 total
Please ask property manager for details.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1141095vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 22 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 22 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 37 min drive - 49.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Branch Farm - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat?

As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat on 11 Aug 2026 start from £86, 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 Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly! Rustic Ridge Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Susan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with great amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such an amazing little spot! Cabin was clean and the deck is a great place to relax. Both of us and our pups loved it and our host was communicative and friendly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!! Very well stocked and convenient to a lot of tourist attactions!! I would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and helpful. The hot tub was a plus and we loved the large porch area. We enjoyed our little weekend getaway here and will book again if we are ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Rustic Ridge Retreat was a peaceful place to stay with beautiful scenery. The place was well furnished with everything that we needed. Cell service was limited for us which made communication with the owner difficult, but that was on our end. Beth was prompt in addressing our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for 4 nights and had great stay. The covered porch was very nice. Spent alot of time lounging on porch in evening. Hot tub was clean and worked well, was nice to be able to use after hiking during day. Cabin was well stocked. Beth was easy to work with and communicated well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Hi Steve- I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. Rustic Ridge is such a great place to relax and unwind- and I spend most of my time on the porch just like you did! Thanks again- come back and see us soon-Regards, Beth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time to stay here. It was very relaxing, and will return next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is adorable and cozy! The perfect getaway. Beth was very communicative and helpful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

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

Heavenly retreat!

Beautiful property with every amenity for a relaxing stay. Just loved this place and the owner is an incredible hostess. The front porch is like a tree house.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wes J.

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

Great Weekend Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Rustic Ridge Retreat.. it was nice and cozy.. we celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary by visiting nearby Bryson City!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Great Weekend Getaway Cabin

It’s a nice quiet spot tucked away in the mountains. Cabin was clean and the owner was nice and responded quickly. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb 2024
Thank you Jeremy! I'm so glad you enjoyed your mountain getaway- It was a pleasure to host you- Thank you for your kindness and being such wonderful guests- all the best in 2024!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Cabin getaway

We had a perfect 2 day get-away to the mountains! We came to get in some hiking to nearby waterfalls and the cabin was just the right place to relax!The hot tub was awesome for soaking our sore legs and the porch was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

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

Beautiful, cozy cabin!

This is a lovely little spot tucked into a neighborhood with plenty of privacy! The house has everything you will need for your stay and it is close to some amazing hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becki C.

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

Perfect!!

We absolutely loved our stay!! Everything we needed was there and we had the best time! It’s right in the middle of everything we wanted to see
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Serenity at it’s finest

Property was exactly as described - very clean, quiet - perfect for our vacation to see the Smoky Mountains!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenny R.

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

Peaceful relaxing 10th anniversary

We really enjoyed our stay here. The local waterfalls to the casino at harrahs. Very accomodating and especially loved the hot tub.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

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

Lovely Cabin

My Husband and I booked for 4 nights. It was an amazing stay! The cabin was perfect for us and our three Beagles. The little community was quiet and friendly and the location was great! The porch was amazing! Everything was so clean and well taken care of. We really enjoyed our mountain vacation because of this rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Fantastic!

What an adorable place, full of amenities and well loved atmosphere. One of the best places I have ever stayed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Home was cozy. Perfect for a couple. Everything was as listed. Hot tub area was a great place to relax and unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

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

Tobacco Branch Cabin

Great little place to stay while visiting my family. Great location. Close to all the best things to do in area. Will stay again. Can’t think of anything they didn’t think of. What ever you may need they have waiting for you.Thank you so much, Beth.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Cute cabin

Stayed over the weekend of the eclipse. Everything's close to here and the cabin was nicely stocked w every little thing we needed for the stay. Perfect lil spot for the lady and I, plus it was nice to bring the pup along.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thanks David! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Please consider our cabin for your travels in the future! I heard the Eclipse was Amazing!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Peaceful

Nice, quiet area. Clean and comfortable cabin. The owner was responsive and communicated very well. My daughter loved it there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison H.

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

Pure bliss

This place was just the right size for a quick weekend getaway for 2. Hot tub was relaxing. We loved the lights, couch and table outdoora.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Perfect mountain getaway for two!

We had a wonderful time at this mountain cottage. It was perfect for my husband, myself, plus our sweet dog Roscoe. It was private and inviting. We loved the hot tub and just how peaceful it was outside. Definitely would return again for our next trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! It was such a pleasure to host the two of you and Roscoe! Please consider us for your future mountain getaway...and have a safe and happy holiday season! Regards, Beth
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Great rustic mountain stay

Overall, very pleased with our stay. Cabin very quaint with a nice porch area, and had everything that we needed and we would definitely stay here again as it is convenient to Fontana! Would not recommend for more than two people and a small child or pet as the cabin was small. Hot tub was clean though a bit outdated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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