Beautiful Log Home in the Smoky Mountains close to EVERYTHING!
4800sq ft log home on a beautiful 2 acre lot in Tobacco Branch Village! Big open floor plan with large kitchen, dining, and family room. Just added a huge playroom/2nd family room with shuffleboard table and arcade games. Whiskey Barrel table and chairs for more dining , more comfy couches and tv. Great for relaxing, or playing cards or games…. Upstairs has 2 very large bedrooms, a bathroom, and loft/office area with a brand new Queen sofa bed. All mattresses and most furniture are brand new. Also has a large fire pit area to make smore's or just sit around and enjoy the beauty that surrounds you! There is a small fishing/swimming spring fed lake right down the road from the house in the community also. This is a very friendly community,, that is very private yet close to all kinds of fun things to do. The NOC "Nantahala Outdoor Center is about 15 minutes away where you can go white water rafting, zip lining, kayaking, or just sit and enjoy watching all the action. There are also numerous restaurants, and The Harrah's Casino in Cherokee is about 20 minutes from the house. It also offers a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Guy Ferrari’s and a Brio Restaurant and other restaurants inside the Casino. There is boat rentals on Lake Fontana 5 minutes down the road. Mountain biking at Tsali Trails is 5 mins away. Bryson City is only 15 minutes away and has numerous shops, restaurants, breweries, Darnell Farms, and the train to enjoy also. There is also tubing down the rapids which is a blast! There is also the Smoky Mountain Railroad if you're interested in a train ride. Unplugged is a fun place on the weekends they offer live music, Anthony's is great for pizza, and if you're in the mood for Mexican, 4 Queens is the place! Ingles is the grocery store in town and will have everything you need. We also have a Dollar General less than 10 mins from the house for essentials or a last minute snack. I've been coming here since I was a child and I'm 60 now. This is the best getaway to make awesome family memories and most of all get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life and just RELAX!! This is our 2nd home not just a rental. It feels like you are home here... Very well appointed with EVERYTHING you need to be comfortable! If there is work involved, there are 2 offices where you can set up and have your workspace also. Our flat, very large driveway will fit numerous cars, or a trailer for your bikes. Very easy access in and out. I am available for any questions you may have as far as restaurants, or things to do and where. I hope you will make lots of great memories like we have while staying at The Sansquatch Inn!!
Property manager
Sandie Butler
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Must remove all trash and take it to local dumpsite. Any trash left on the property will forfeit the entire deposit! Please no parking on the grass!
Important information
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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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Almond
Located in Almond, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Almond, NC
What's nearby
Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Bryson City Gem Mine - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 25 min drive - 29.4 km
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 25 min drive - 29.4 km
Nantahala Brewing Company - 25 min drive - 29.4 km
Restaurants
Rivers End Restaurant - 16 min drive
Cardinal Coffee - 10 min drive
Stecoah Diner - 7 min drive
Burger Basket - 15 min drive
Stecoah Diner - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful Log Home in the Smoky Mountains close to EVERYTHING! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Log Home in the Smoky Mountains close to EVERYTHING! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Log Home in the Smoky Mountains close to EVERYTHING! ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Log Home in the Smoky Mountains close to EVERYTHING! located?
This family-friendly Almond holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Swain County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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The house was perfect for our family of five to celebrate the holidays. Great layout , plenty of beds and space. Beds very comfy. Kitchen and dining space was excellent. Loved the new game room- lots of family competition on the shuffle board!!
This house is the best to have family together for holidays I am so happy for me and my kids have thanksgiving I recommend it to anybody to go and have good time
Great location and wonderful property! The house is absolutely beautiful and the community property was a bonus. My family played bucket golf and visited local attractions. The game room was a hit and my grown children made s’mores by the fire pit. We had an awesome Christmas vacation.
Our family enjoyed 3 nights at this charming log cabin set back in a quaint mountain community. Easily located to activities in Bryson City & Cherokee. Very clean and spacious. Had a few questions and communicated efficiently with the owners. House is stocked with everything you would need in the kitchen. Will stay here again!
This charming home was perfect in every way for our family ( perfect for all ages ).The kitchen is a cook's dream,fantastic appliances.We loved the large windows where natural light comes in. A place and landscapes that invite you to spend wonderful days, a fully complete house with all the comforts.We will definitely go back.We will definitely return on our next trip.
Beautiful property in quaint little neighborhood. Top quality furnishings, wonderful kitchen. Great for a large group but only issue maybe parking. Very limited if you are a motorcycle group like us that may have trailers. Driveway would hold I believe 6 cars. Otherwise one of the nicest you will find.
Everything about this property is magic, from location to amenities. We used our time together in a beautiful location to regroup before everyone headed back to school and it was perfect. From breakfasts on on back porch to watching sunrises on the front porch, card games, and walks to the lake we had a great time. Great location in proximity to Bryson City and some fun water activities at Fontana Lake. Owners were generous with their time and help with securing the property and with communication for check ins and small things like telling us where to grocery shop! Perfect getaway!
Jen C.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Sandie Butler
I’m in native Floridian, but my family started coming here when I was 7. My dad built our first house in the 70s and then built this one because he wanted to have more room for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. It’s a place to come for peace and decompress and that’s why I call it. My happy place. You don’t hear ambulances airplanes, firetrucks horns beeping. Just birds chirping and peace. Sometime that’s just what the soul needs.
Why they chose this property
It’s quiet.. beautiful, tons of room to play, swim, hike, fish, everyone is friendly and and very safe… I came here every summer Since I was seven and now I’m 61 and I still come every summer… It’s a place to get out of the rat race, when you’re here you feel at peace!
What makes this property unique
We have PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS right here in our community that are amazing!! This is the first year we won’t be here to see them and we are so sad… Just put a lawn chair in the front yard and the right over your head! And the house is amazing. We have made it very comfortable because it is our own private home when you walk in I hope you feel like it’s your home away from home.