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Mountain Cottage w/ Views Near Tail of the Dragon!

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A yellow house with a white picket fence, surrounded by trees and greenery.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, potted plants, and a view of a forested area.
A cozy room with a red sofa, wooden ceiling, stone walls, a dining area with chairs, and a TV on a wooden cabinet.
A cozy living room with a rocking chair, a plaid sofa, and a wooden coffee table.
A cozy living area with a sofa, a television, a wooden table, and a wicker basket of magazines.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Fontana Dam, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santeetlah Lake
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Additional Sleeping (Family Room)

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Fontana Dam

Located in Fontana Dam, this cottage is in the mountains. Graham County Historical Association and Junaluska Medicine Trail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Stoney Hollow Farm. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Fontana Dam, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 32 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 49 min drive - 66.1 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 50 min drive - 50.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 53 min drive - 70.9 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quill's Canteen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tapoco Tavern - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Fontana Village Rec Hall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Slick Rock Contracting - ‬41 min drive
  • ‪Hazel's at Fontana Village - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Cottage w/ Views Near Tail of the Dragon! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mountain Cottage w/ Views Near Tail of the Dragon! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Cottage w/ Views Near Tail of the Dragon!?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Mountain Cottage w/ Views Near Tail of the Dragon!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Cottage w/ Views Near Tail of the Dragon!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Cottage w/ Views Near Tail of the Dragon! located?

This family-friendly Fontana Dam cottage is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Dam Town Hall. Fontana Lake and Fontana Village Resort Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Clean on inside and comfortable beds and had a good view from the windows- we booked and planned for coffee and meals and fun outside and weather was great - unfortunately, deck and picnic area was not recently cleaned so we could not enjoy the outside beauty of the Smoky Mountains as we had anticipated - host was responsive and kind but not nearby to remedy during our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family stay

We had a wonderful time at the cottage. It was peaceful and had plenty of space for our family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ms.Amanda was such a great host, this was the perfect location for what we were looking for! Everything was so clean and tidy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage

I've stayed at this cottage twice and it's perfect. Always clean with comfort and beautiful views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
From the owner: "Thanks so much Steve for choosing us again! We are glad you enjoy it as much as we do. Please come again anytime."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

PERFECT GET AWAY!!!!

This place is so perfect. It has everything you need and the views are breathe taking.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
From the owner: "Thanks so much Timothy for choosing us again! Come back anytime!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage

Nice cottage only about 5 minutes from Fontana Village. Very well stocked kitchen, lots of games, and a great view.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
From the owner: "Thanks so much, Peter! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the cottage, the view, and all the little extras. You're welcome back anytime!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
house was AWESOME, and Amanda was a very friendly host, view was great. All the feature of home. Great story about the house and the changes they did just a awesome place to stay. would definitely stay with them again next year,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getting a trailer in the driveway was challenging but it fit, no washer/ dryer or dishwasher make it more suited for a long weekend stay than a whole week, but otherwise absolutely no complaints Comfortable bed hot water stocked kitchen and plenty of space to hang around indoors or out and the view is fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Cottage

This cottage was perfect for a weekend getaway with our family. The views from the living room and back deck made for wonderful mornings and evenings. Appreciated the quietness of the community.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fontana Heights Cottage

Fabulous small cottage!! Beautiful views. Fasten your seatbelt for the drive to and from the cottage. Snakey road and vertical drop offs.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2024
From the owner: "Thanks Carl for choosing us!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blessings

We loved the cottage. We plan on coming again next year. Perfect location in the mountains. Beds are very comfortable. Flowers and hummingbirds everywhere outside in the yard. Beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2024
From the owner: "Thanks so much, Sherry! Come back again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, adorable Mtn views Cottage

Super clean with a fantastic view. We love this area and this cottage was perfect. The flower pots, bird feeders and outdoor seating is awesome. Everything you need in the kitchen and charcoal grill for outdoor cooking. Furniture and beds were comfortable. The WiFi worked great the whole week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Response from owner: "We loved having you Michelle and hope that you return soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Week in Paradise

This is one of the most beautiful little cottages. Then it gets blown away every morning by the lifting steam from the mountains as the sun rises. Pictures and reviews will never tell the whole story. This was our second time there and we will be sure to be back. Thank you for this little piece of heaven on earth.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

What a view!

We woke up every morning to enjoy the gorgeous sunrise over the mountains. We picked this cabin because of the stunning views from inside, and not just from a deck, which was harder to find in the area. Very well-equipped kitchen. Tiny quiet neighborhood well off of any main roads. Check the weather forecast for Fontana Dam before you go- the house is not fully winterized, and the furnace could not keep up when temps were sustaining below 35-40F
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn’t be better

When we showed up we were in awe!!! This little place is beautiful. It had everything we needed. Perfect place to disconnect as there is no cell signal at all, wifi is very hit and miss which is nice because you can’t rely on it so you are truly disconnected. It’s a wonderful yet odd feeling. There was sat tv but that too was spotty. Again not a bad thing considering we were there to relax connect and recharge. This house has the best view on the mountain. Mornings were spectacular to wake up to. I will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much for making this wonderful home available to us.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2022
Response from owner: "We loved having you, Timothy. and I'm so glad you saw the magic in our little house. We did upgrade the modem recently, so hoping that helps with the WiFi issues. Please come again soon!"
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The PERFECT Escape!!

The precious yellow cottage & WHITE PICKET FENCE that I've dreamed of ...at the top of a mtn ❤️ I have n e v e r been a person to sit in the dark & wait in front of a picture window for the sun to rise.... until this escape! I actually RELAXED on this trip & my little 9 pound toy poodle LOVED the fact that Mama was 'chilled'. Then, I actually caught HER sitting there staring out the window like she was waiting for the sunrise the next couple days. The cottage was perfect on every way & the view was the icing on top!! The location was far enough away from town that you didn't just run out on a whim. But when you went out, the trip was an experience in itself being on the Moonshiner28. Cell phone signal was non-existent as explained ... but the WI-FI wkd perfectly & when I connected my cell phone to the wifi & did wifi calling... no problems... I had my cell phone at the cottage along w perfect internet!! I can't think of a thing that needed to be changed except I wish I'd booked more than 5 nights ;) Definitely hoping for a return trip!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2024
From the owner: "Hi Anita, I am so glad that you enjoyed our place. I am more than happy to share with you and I do hope you will return soon."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient to our group function. Loved the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy and nicely put together. I could tell right away there was a lot of time spent adding all the accessories and interior bits to add character to this wonderful home. Gorgeous view of the mountains every morning and evening. Truly a great place to stay and relax. Property owner was very nice and helpful which only added to the experience. My guests and I very very highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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