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Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI

Family-friendly holiday home in Almond with a hot tub

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Living area
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Almond, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI

Panther Ridge is a spacious and welcoming lodge featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, comfortably accommodating your group with 2 king beds and 2 double beds.

Relax in the main-level living room, complete with a beautiful stone fireplace, or head downstairs to the family room, where you’ll find foosball, a dart board, a game table, a cozy couch, and a smart TV—perfect for entertainment and fun.

The home is equipped with five smart TVs with cable throughout, ensuring everyone can enjoy their favorite shows. Step outside to unwind on the deck with a fire pit table, or soak under the stars in the patio hot tub.

The spacious yard offers room to play a game of cornhole or gather around the outdoor fire pit. For added convenience, the carport with covered parking easily accommodates sports cars, motorcycles, or boats. Panther Ridge also features easy access directly from a paved road, making arrival simple and stress-free.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are cameras on the exterior of the property. If the guests intentionally manipulate them in any way, you can be charged an additional fee.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Junaluska Medicine Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum.
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Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 24 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 36 min drive - 48.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Branch Farm - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI located?

This family-friendly Almond holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Swain County Park 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. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to the lake. Roomy for all 8 of our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and had everything we needed. Big bonus was the game room and bedroom in the basement. Plenty of room for my family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
They were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House has everything you need for relaxing visit. Was very clean and lots of space. Game room perfect to keep everyone entertained. Would definitely stay again. Two thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house. Well stocked and everything labeled which was very helpful. Daniel was great and prompt to answer questions. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was nice and very clean. Plenty of room for all of the vehicles and motorcycles. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amenities were as advertised and the grandkids enjoyed them. We didn’t really have time to use the hot tub but I checked the water and it was clean and warm. This place is west of Bryson City but we did the ride back and forth 3 or 4 times with no complaints. There was plenty of wood in the parking area to keep the fire pit well stocked. We all enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this get-away spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location for HWY 129 (tail of the dragon) and Fontana Dam
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home near Lake Fontana. We enjoyed our stay in this well maintained home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jack W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Hot tub was not working during our trip. House was comfortable. Excessive labeling of things was a little much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talena D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. We spent time mountain biking at Tsali, hiked at Deep Creek, and also went to Mountain Layers Brewery in Bryson City. The home was comfortable and had everything we needed in the kitchen, nice deck and patio area for grilling.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The stay was fine. It was clean, we had plenty of towels. Beds were comfortable. We did have to kill several wasps in the house. The home was convenient to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

rena H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hot tub was awesome. Wonderful place for our pets. My granddaughter loved the basement, she had her own place, she is 19. The house had everything you need. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

E H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, plenty of room for our 4 adults and 2 kids. Downstairs was like a separate house with everything you could need. Kitchen was fully stocked. House was clean, plenty of outdoor seating on nice deck and patio areas. Quiet street. Hot tub was hot, large and very clean. Quick, easy drive to Bryson City and Polar express, our reason for being there. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just like home but with different views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina K.

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

Great family house

If you want to stay in a centralized location to hiking, fishing, touring, and good restaurants the this is the Something for all ages to enjoy. place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

2nd time staying

This is our 2nd year starting here. Everything was perfect, from the check in to the check out
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Awesome

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Fly fishing trip

Location is very convenient to Bryson City, Cherokee, Waynesville without being too close to town. Our second visit to this location, we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Great place

Very pretty neck of the woods for a chill getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

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

Perfect!

We had amazing stay here. Great amenities and communication. Very inviting and comfortable space. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Spring break

The house is great for a family get away. Close enough to drive into Bryson City to eat or go to grocery for something to cook. Great hiking and shopping. Kitchen is well stocked and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Birthday Weekend

Great place to stay. Beautiful and comfortable. Would love to go back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Great spot

Enjoyed the house, had everything we needed. Adults & kids enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit & games!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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