10/10 Excellent
Ryan P.
29 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Great Smoky Mountains Retreat
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bryson City, NC
- Place, Fontana Lake4 min walk
- Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park26 min drive
- Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad26 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Basement room
2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Living room window bed
1 King Bed
Master
1 King Bed
Upstairs room 1
1 Queen Bed
Upstairs room 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bunk Bed
Upstairs room 3
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Living room bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Upstairs bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Great Smoky Mountains Retreat
Our secluded lot and open floor plan with lots of windows and glass doors brings the outdoors in. The views of the Smoky Mountains and Lake Fontana are priceless. Our house is very private as it sits on the top of the mountain on 60 acres of raw land is a mile off the beaten path . 4 wheel drive is recommend as the driveway is steep and winding. If you are looking for privacy this house is for you. The master is on the main floor. There are 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom upstairs. The basement space was a garage and converted into 2 bedrooms. This is a great space for teenagers. Our living room table converts into a pool table, ping pong and card table. The public Wilderness ramp is very close by. We have a hot tub and outdoor kitchen that is great to use especially in the fall/winter. There are 4 cable tv’s in the house and one outside on the porch. There is plenty of room for parking multiple vehicles. Hunting is not allowed on our property. There are some amazing hiking and bike trails nearby if you are looking for some excitement. The Nantahala Outdoor Center is about 30 minutes from house. They offer dining, zip lining and whitewater rafting. Kids love playing in the river there. River’s Edge restaurant has delicious food right on the river. I would recommend bringing your groceries with you as the closest grocery store is about 25 minutes away in Bryson city.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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
Property # 1596132vb
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Bryson City
Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is 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. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bryson City, NC
What's nearby
- Fontana Lake - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 14.3 km
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 26 min drive - 14.5 km
- Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 26 min drive - 14.5 km
- Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 44 min drive - 37.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 27 min drive
- McDonald's - 27 min drive
- Bryson City Brewing - 28 min drive
- Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - 27 min drive
- Anthony's Italian Resturant - 28 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
8.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Melissa C.
9 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Family Trip
Melissa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
1 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Kathy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leah W.
7 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Leah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
About the host
Hosted by Elizabeth Prangley
I am a wife and mother of 4 teenagers. We live in Georgia and love traveling. We like to spend our summer holidays together in Bryson City. We love to spend our days on the lake fishing, tubing and skiing. There are also an abundance of hikes and parks close by.
Why they chose this property
We love this area in Bryson City because it is very private with beautiful views of the Smoky Mountains and Lake Fontana.
What makes this property unique
Our property is unique because the views are unmatched anywhere else in the area and because of its privacy. We own 80 acres on top of the mountain so it is very remote but only a 30 minute drive to dinner, whitewater rafting and some great hiking trails.
Languages:
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