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HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

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

Main floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian

The Happy Appalachian mountain cabin on Birch Trail is overlooking Tobacco Branch Valley and a beautiful mountain lake. Take in the view from the deck or enjoy a wood burning fire or a soak in the hot tub while relaxing from the day’s adventure. It is only minutes to Lake Fontana, Nantahala whitewater rafting, Tsali mountain bike trail system, Cataloochee Ski Area, the famous Dragons Tail motorway, Harrah’s Casino, Smoky Mountain National Park and the quaint mountain town of Bryson City.

This Tobacco branch retreat has 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths with all the amenities you need to feel right at home, including a full kitchen and a gas grill. Three TVs and an XBox One with several games for all ages are perfect for relaxing day in. Rental includes access to the community lake with dock and pavilion, excellent for fishing and swimming.

The owners of the Happy Appalachian welcome bikers, however there is about 1/4 of a mile of gravel road, with an incline, to get to the cabin. In addition, the paved driveway is fairly steep.

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Bryson City 20 min
Dragon’s Tail 15 min
Tsali trail system 5 min
Nantahala Whitewater 15 min
Great Smoky Mtns. Nat. Park 20 min
Cherokee/Harrah’s Casino 30 min
Smoky Mountain Railway 15 min
Catahoochee Ski area 30 min
Panther Creek trout pond and hiking less than 1 mile
Lake Fontana less than 1 mile

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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

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Property # 7375449
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 the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Junaluska Medicine Trail and Nantahala Brewing Company. Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 23 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 23 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 26 min drive - 33.4 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 38 min drive - 49.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Branch Farm - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is HOT TUB, Swimming/Fishing Lake, Mountain Views The Happy Appalachian located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jon J.

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

Mountain getaway

Property was clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the many things to do nearby!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan B.

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

Valentines vacation

Wonderful vacation spot ! Not too far out there but far enough to get that secluded comfort feeling! Will be visiting again in the future !
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Thanks Jordan! I'm so glad you emitted your trip. We'd love to host you again! The Happy Appalachian
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda L.

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

Bryson City vacation

Peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

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

Lots of fun

Wonderful place. With lots to do inside and out the lake was great with lots of fish and the kids enjoyed the hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Doyle K.

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

Beautiful MTN getaway

We really enjoyed our stay and things were as shown and advertised. Enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. The home was nice and would definitely stay again. Enjoyed the grill, fireplace, and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

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

Cozy fall getaway home

We really enjoyed the quietness of this location! Split plan is nice for families as well. Beautiful views & short driving distance to Nantahala river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and our cabin fit your needs. We'd love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

Excellent place

It was cold nice and it snowed well it flurried for 2 days was awesome just wish I felt better to enjoy everything
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tamara w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 5 enjoyed our stay here! Cozy home, well apportioned and nicely decorated. New decks and new hot tub. Having access to the fishing/swimming pond was a bonus. Host promptly attentive to all communications. Pay attention to description of driveway - it is steep!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bk L.

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

Smokies

Very nice home. The owner Brooke was very helpful and responded promptly. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Thanks for your sweet review. We're glad we were able to make your stay enjoyable! We'd love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila H.

Great!!

The cabin was amazing! Great place for family! Just minutes away from the Smoky Mountains. Loved it. Already planning our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your trip! We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Robbie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We spent every evening sitting on deck enjoying the view and cooking on the grill.

Owner was very good to respond. It was a nice family trip and we enjoyed all the activities near the cabin - Fly fishing, horse back riding and white water rafting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
Wow! y'all packed it all in! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We'd love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing Getaway

We had a lovely stay. The cabin was close to everything we wanted to see. We took advantage of all there was to do in the short week we were there. Smoky Mtn Railroad Moonshine train, ziplining at Nantahala Gorge and boat rental at Almond Marina. We loved the hot tub at the cabin and relaxing top deck. Driveway a little tricky.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wanyu Y.

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

Beautiful mountain retreat!

My roommates, partner, & I had the pleasure of staying at this cabin for a short weekend getaway while attending the Classic Hondas on the Dragon event earlier this month & I wish every day since then that I could be back there! The rooms were coz & we loved the amenities (hot tub & propane fire table for s'mores) & enjoyed the common areas a great deal. Brooke, the host, was incredibly kind & communicative throughout & before our stay about any information we needed & I truly appreciated it so much! Hopefully, we'll be able to book again for next year's trip 😉
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dana S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hot tub was okay, we had to add water, it was so low. The cabin was cute, old for sure, but definitely needs a cleaning. There were spiders webs everywhere. The last morning a spider crawled across my husband's face while still laying in the bed. Investigated, the whole under the bed,spider webs galore! Same in windows.The washing machine doesn't work, either. Overall was an okay experience. We made due and made it work.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica K.

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

My family had a great week.

We had a great time. We all had separate levels so that made it better to have space. We were busy everyday exploring. The only negative is the gravel road leading to the driveway. There isn’t enough room to turn a big truck around unless you do a 10 point turn. Lol overall this is a great little house for relaxing in the mountains.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
I'm glad you had a good trip! We'd love to host you again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It is a nice quite place. Bathrooms are small.

Nice little place in the mountain. Bathrooms are small. Toilets on all bathrooms sit very low. They are some wasp nests outside that need to be taken care of too...The male neighbor next door is NOT courtesy at all and is not friendly too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darrell H.

Liked: Communication

3 Night Stay

Our stay started out with not being able to get into the cabin because of a lock malfunction, but once inside we found a pretty nice little cabin although not the cleanest we have visited in the past, it has issues that needs to be addressed like some pretty week looking boards on the deck, grill has to be light by hand, no ac in the living room area, not enough bathroom supplies, no dish towels or dish clothes that we found, had a couple bathroom flushing issues, could not get the washer to work, it filled with water but that's all it would do. I rate the cabin itself a 8 out of ten and the amenities maybe a 6 out of ten, although we had a great time just visiting with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2024
Thank you for your honest review. We are truly sorry that our cabin was not to the standards that your party, and we expect. We assure you that we will rectify the issues you mentioned.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sheree J.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Police women get away

I was very disappointed in the cabin it was nothing that I seen on line. We are all police women you gets away once a year to the mountains. We try to stay in different areas each year. The parking was horrible, when trying to get luggage in. It was a lot smaller than we thought it would be. And there was not enough toilet paper for 6 females!! But we made the best of it. Thanks for sharing your space with us. !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther C.

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

Not bad, but has little issues

The house was gorgeous, and a great location! However, the house had a musty smell on arrival, the coffee pot needs to be replaced, the grill turn on switch was not working, the Wi-Fi password was different than the one provided, no cabin book to reference, not really any views due to the beautiful trees, and the neighbors were very unfriendly. Make sure you have four wheel drive for the driveway. Getting in and out was questionable the first day, but easier to achieve after the initial shock…lol. Overall the stay was amazing! The hot tub and fishing at the private lake was an enjoyable treat, and the views to all the locations were absolutely stunning!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ann Marie M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Mountain Vacation

It was just lovely being in the mountains and having such nice views of the lake. I had no response from the contact person after repeated tries (messaged and called). The home is in general disrepair … screens broke or torn, carpet old, deck boards starting to rot, windows dirty, leaky sinks, toilet kept running after flush, dryer didn’t work, hot tub felt slimy …. it’s really too bad because it’s such a great location … so close to all the most beautiful places on earth.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
I am so sorry for the delayed or negligent response. I have had some issues with the app on my phone. I realize any one of those things would make a stay uncomfortable, but when you have all of them it definitely becomes a disappointment. We have been to the cabin since your stay and fixed several of those items, I only wish I could’ve spoken with you during your stay. I do hope you enjoyed the area and I am sorry your accommodations weren’t as expected.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

Peaceful and fun family time

The Happy Appalachian was just what we were looking for. It was peaceful, relaxing and restful. My kids enjoyed fishing and swimming in the private lake. The neighbors that we ran into were very, very welcoming and friendly. There was plenty of space for our family of 6 to spread out. The hot tub was lovely. Several of the reviews mentioned that the cabin was in need of a good cleaning. We thought the cabin was as expected for a rustic cabin on a dirt road. All of the appliances worked for us as well. The cabin was about 40 minutes from the southern end of Smoky Mountain NP. We were surprised by the distance but very grateful for the peaceful area especially after driving through the craziness of Gatlinburg. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joe B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not satisfied

Property was very dirty. I spent more time fixing things to manage for the week. Dryer didn't work, light fixtures didn't work. Was not satisfied at all
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
I am sorry for your disappointment in our cabin. We have a regular cleaner, but cabins in the woods tend to accumulate dirt when they are unoccupied. We have been to the cabin since your stay, replaced the dryer, and fixed several of those items, I only wish I could’ve spoken with you during your stay. I do hope you enjoyed the area and I am sorry your accommodations weren’t as expected.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic mountain hime

This rustic home in the woods had plenty of space for our family of six. We loved reading out on the deck, and my husband caught several fish in the pond below. The hot tub was nice, and there is a washer and dryer in the attached garage. The narrow gravel roads and steep driveway were a little tricky, but we managed with a minivan. We did have an issue that came up with the house (due to previous tenants not following the rules.) Brooke was quick to respond and work out a solution that we found satisfactory. This house has games, books, movies, and a guitar as well as dishes and cookware. If you're staying more than a weekend, you'll want to bring extra toilet paper and soap.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Juanita P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Long weekend with friends

This home was the perfect size for our weekend with another couple, and the location was great. The property has so much potential that doesn’t seem to be taken advantage of. Upon arrival, we had issues with the door lock, when I contacted the host about my husband replacing it, she was contacting the property manager, and we never heard back. The house seemed clean enough, but there were cobwebs in lots of places, and lots of lightbulbs out, a leaky faucet in one bathroom, and several deck boards are rotting. The driveway offers it’s own challenges, especially with a friend with a bum knee… We did enjoy the view of the ducks in the pond. Would definitely not say we wouldn’t stay here again. Just wish the owners would bring this charming cottage up to its full potential!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danielle C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Could’ve been better

The location is great, we have stayed in this neighborhood before. Relaxing in the hot tub after long days of hiking was amazing! The cabin could use a good cleaning, some updating and new appliances. The dryer was not working when we were there. We reached out to the host through the app, phone calls & texts and received no response. We also called the local guy that was listed as a contact and he said he hasn’t worked on the property in 2-3 years. Not having a dryer for a week was not fun. There was no where to hang clothing and not many hangers. Because of the lack of response I cannot recommend this rental. Pros: Very quiet neighborhood Plenty of space for the family to hang out Bedroom and bathroom on every level New hot tub Cons: Needs a good spring cleaning Beds not the greatest Appliances need to be replaced This property is so close to being a top rental. It is decorated adorably, the couch is super comfy, the split space is awesome.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2023
I am so sorry for the delayed or negligent response. I have had some issues with the app on my phone. I realize any one of those things would make a stay uncomfortable, but not having a dryer is a little more rustic than you were looking for I’m sure. We have been to the cabin since your stay and fixed several of those items as well as replaced the dryer, I’m sorry you were unable to get in touch with me during your stay. I do hope you enjoyed the area and I am sorry your accommodations weren’t as expected.

About the host

Hosted by Brooke Edmiston

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My family and I love outdoor adventures and have been coming to this area for years.



Why they chose this property

This property is special to us since it is located in the heart of all the things we like about NC. This area is the jackpot in the south for outdoor activities and beautiful scenery: mountain biking, whitewater, trout fishing, hiking, horseback riding and ziplining, you name it is all located here. There are some really good restaurants and breweries in nearby Bryson city.

What makes this property unique

The Happy Appalachian has 3 beds and 3 full baths, a private community lake and a valley meadow with a pavillion.

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