Mountain Lake House - Hot tub, fire pit, fish and swim!

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A covered outdoor deck with seating and a table, surrounded by trees.
A white door with a glass panel, flanked by two lantern-style lights, set against a stone wall.
A kitchen with granite countertops, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. There are two bar stools and a trash can.
A cabin with a deck, a fire pit, and a staircase leading to the upper level.
A room with a large window overlooking a grassy area with trees and a bench.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Almond, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Almond

Almond is home to this holiday home. Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Nantahala National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting.
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Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 23 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 35.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 37 min drive - 52.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Sweetery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mountain Lake House - Hot tub, fire pit, fish and swim! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Mountain Lake House - Hot tub, fire pit, fish and swim!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Lake House - Hot tub, fire pit, fish and swim!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Lake House - Hot tub, fire pit, fish and swim!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Lake House - Hot tub, fire pit, fish and swim! located?

Situated in Almond, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Fontana Lake. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Tuckasegee River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was beautiful and clean and the hot tub was amazing as well as the scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and well appointed. Wife loved the hot tub. Definitely recommend and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hose and wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time. The owners were very responsive. The house was everything we expected and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Loved the creek by the porch and all the greenery by the jacuzzi.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very roomy house that includes two large living areas along with additional sleeping area. Three full bathrooms. Quiet and friendly neighborhood. Loved the fishing opportunity in the lake only steps from the front door. Communication with hosts was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect we couldn't have asked for more everything you need is in this cabin and then some.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very clean and described very well. We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property, would definitely like to come back. The owners kept in contact in case there were any problems, but everything was perfectly fine. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was Perfect! Kitchen had everything we needed! They have plenty of DVDs and board games to keep you entertained and a ton of space in the house! all around amazing place to stay. Will be coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Vacation

Awesome Lake House rental and was supplied with everything needed for a great family vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing. The hosts were the best, made sure we had everything we needed. The beds were super comfy, had plently of blankets, everything we needed to cook and WiFi worked with no issues. Would definitely recommend anyone looking for a quiet getaway to stay here. Oh even had a goose (I think) in the pond across the road we named Jerry! And definitely appreciated the labels on light switches and cabinets so we could find everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I love the place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Our family enjoyed the stay. Plenty of room. Good communication.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Polar Express weekend

Family trip to visit the polar Express and this cabin was perfect for our family...loved fishing right across the street...great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host were absolutely amazing! We had an issue with the downstairs fireplace upon arrival and they immediately responded and took care of the issue! The property is so nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved Reilly's VRBO. It was great for our family and was centrally located to rafting, the casino, and Bryson City. I enjoyed being able to walk across the street and catch bass!
I caught bigger but this is the only photo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hosts and house

Perfect experience overall, attentive host, and gorgeous house!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Lake House

We really enjoyed our stay! Home was very clean! We enjoyed the fishing, hottub, and the creek that runs under the screened in porch. Very relaxing vacation Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

Beautiful lake house with plenty of room for family and friends. The kids enjoyed fishing in the Lake and exploring around the property. Also it was a short drive to nearby towns.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

nice place

the house was great i fished at yhe pond caught several fish had a very good time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House retreat

We had an incredible stay we love the area,the house was very clean,and very roomy.With the hot tub and access to the clean lake for fishing and swimming just a couple mins walk across the street you couldn't beat it.We will definitely be back sometime in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Christmas in North Carolina

Overall the stay was great. We had a few hiccups the first day but the owners were very quick to respond and helpful getting
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cozy and inviting. The kitchen was very well stocked. The bed was comfortable. We loved everything about the cabin. The hot tub was extremely clean and well maintained. The screened in porch was perfect with a ceiling fan. There is a nice view of the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

The location was convenient and easy to get to. The house looked just as it did in the pictures. The furniture was a little worn and could need attention but overall, it was a pleasant place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came to raft the Nantahala River and this was the perfect place for us. It was very clean and provided a great place for us to grill out, sit down, and catch up with each other. I wish we could have stayed another day and visited Cherokee. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed and the hot tub was a bif relief aftet spending a day in the cold waternof the Nantahala. We would definitely stay at this house again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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