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Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views

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A fire pit with a view of a forest and mountains in the background. - Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views (Fontana Dam)
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area in the background. - Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views (Fontana Dam)
A staircase with white balusters and a wooden handrail leading to a landing with a door and a window. - Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views (Fontana Dam)
A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a desk, and a window with curtains. - Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views (Fontana Dam)
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Take advantage of a firepit, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views

  • Fontana View Retreat is a spacious mountain cabin in Fontana Dam that pairs peaceful scenery with an inviting, lodge-style atmosphere. Set in the Watershed Cabins area, this 4-bedroom retreat showcases beautiful views of Fontana Dam and the surrounding mountains, creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxing getaway with family or friends.

    With room for up to 12 guests, the home offers four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and an additional half bath, giving everyone plenty of space to spread out and settle in. Guests frequently mention how comfortable and well-appointed the cabin feels, along with the easy, convenient self check-in that helps vacation mode start right away.

    Inside, the cabin is designed for both comfort and connection. The full kitchen includes a refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster, blender, dining area, cookware, dishware, and wine glasses, making everything easy from quick breakfasts to group dinners. The living spaces feature a fireplace, Smart TV, television, and welcoming areas to unwind after a day exploring the mountains. Air conditioning, heating, washer, dryer, linens, towels, and thoughtful essentials add convenience throughout your stay.

    For entertainment and recreation, enjoy the pool table, hot tub, and inviting outdoor spaces made for fresh air and mountain nights. A grill, fire pit, kayak, and kayak/canoe amenities add even more ways to enjoy the setting, while the nearby lake, river, and mountain surroundings invite boating, fishing, hiking, rafting, kayaking, and scenic drives. Guests rave about the stunning views and peaceful location, especially during autumn when the foliage adds even more color to the landscape.

    This retreat is also equipped with Wi-Fi, internet access, an EV car charger, and family-friendly touches like a Pack 'n Play travel crib and bathtub. Safety features include smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, a fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit, offering added peace of mind. Nearby attractions include waterfalls, local restaurants, shopping, wildlife viewing, and unforgettable outdoor adventures throughout the area.

    Whether you are planning a mountain escape, an active lake-and-trails vacation, or simply a restful place to gather, Fontana View Retreat delivers comfort, scenery, and memorable experiences. Book your stay and enjoy a stunning North Carolina getaway in the mountains.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table
  • Wet bar

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Air hockey
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: per House Rules, dogs only, $15/day/pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Fontana Dam, this holiday home is on a river. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Tail of the Dragon Dragon Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Junaluska Medicine Trail. Bryson City Gem Mine and Stoney Hollow Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. Visit our Fontana Dam travel guide
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Fontana Dam, NC

What's nearby

  • A waterfall cascading over rocks surrounded by dense forest.
    Nantahala National Forest
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A river winding through a mountainous landscape with autumn foliage.
    Fontana Lake
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • A steam locomotive numbered 1702 with smoke billowing from its chimney, surrounded by autumnal trees.
    Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    34 min drive - 48.8 km
  • A historical marker with a photo of the New Gap, New Road.
    Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    38 min drive - 53.5 km
  • A large hotel building with a sign that reads "Cherrypal Casino Hotel."
    Harrahs Cherokee Casino
    48 min drive - 71.0 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Quill's Canteen
    13 min drive
  • Fontana Village Rec Hall
    13 min drive
  • Stecoah Diner
    9 min drive
  • Fontana Pitstop
    11 min drive
  • Newyorican Restaurant
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Fontana Village Resort Marina. Fontana Dam Town Hall is 7.3 mi (11.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Free Whitewater Rafting Passes + Large Family Home w/ Amazing Views Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Thanksgiving Vacation

Property was nice and beautiful surroundings. A little far from any holiday activities. Cleanliness of bathrooms and bedrooms was not great.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place! Only thing was the driveway was very steep, so getting in and out was a bit difficult the first few times but we were warned ahead of time. And had a couple of bugs and a mouse randomly show up at the end of the trip, but not much you can do about that when you’re in the middle of the woods. The property promptly had Orkin arrive the following morning to mediate those issues. Amazing view and really nice hot tub!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location for Tail of the Dragon!!

House was beautiful..location stunning! Driveway was a little crazy! We had a single motorcycle trailer that was a little challenging to get up the sharp turn driveway. Anything bigger then that would never make it up! The only downside was the house wasn't the cleanest and the propane grill was completely rusted and rotted out. We brought all food for the grill, and had to cook it all in the oven.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
The bedroom were too small and we bookes for a group of 12 people and the property had 3 queen beds and only 1 king bed. The description says ut has 2 sofa beds.. but it doesn't have any. There were not enough blankets or towels were provided.The pool table in basement was of bad quality.Overall we had a bad experience to say!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Taking on the Dragon

This property worked great for our group of 6 adults! One of the full bathrooms is located off the garage/game room so two of us trekked the two sets of stairs - one of which is a metal spiral stairway - for daily use. All bedrooms are on the top floor. The property manager was very responsive and handled our request for supplies quickly. The driveway is very steep - we are a group of car enthusiasts and we would have appreciated knowing that before arrival. Plenty of parking space for our 5 cars. Also, the kitchen has k-cups and salt and pepper. No other condiments in the home for food prep (seasonings, oils, etc). The view out front is amazing and the trees surrounding the property are home to many birds including wild turkeys. The sounds were incredible!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Property

We rented this place specifically for its location in relation to Fontana Village and tail of the dragon. The property was nice, well maintained, had nice amenities as well. Only issue I would say is that we had to terminate quite a few Japanese beetles and roaches that were making their way inside the house. That’s a minor gripe in an overall excelled week long stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it

This was a beautiful home. It was high up in the mountains but it was a nice getaway from the city. It’s quiet and peaceful. Beautiful view and was wonderful for me and my family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House is in a beautiful secluded location. Views were amazing.

We had a great time!!! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Okay, but not great

The listing online made the house out to be a gorgeous cabin. From the start, our experience was not great. The person who arrived first went to put groceries down on the stove and the burner was left on by whoever cleaned the house. She burnt her hand and we attempted to contact the owner to let them know, but they never responded to us. Once the rest of our party got there and once we started walking around, we noticed that the house did not seem to be cleaned before we got there at all. We found tons of dead bugs all over the corners of the floors and the window sills. One of our guests even noticed what looked like possible pubic hair on one of the bathroom toilets and this was prior to any of us using the bathrooms. The house was also extremely dusty and not just in high up spaces. We found instructions to use the fireplace, however, the fireplace didn’t work. The basement had a horrible mildew smell which caused us to not be able to even use it. When we did go down there the one time to attempt to play pool, the pool table was completely uneven and when you shot the ball into the hole, it would get stuck. The online advertisement states the home is professionally cleaned, but it did not represent that. The ad also stated the house slept 12 but it would have been a struggle to even get 10 in there. Understandably, there were no condiments for our use in the home, but it was never stated in the advertisement that we needed to provide basics such as salt and pepper. Overall, the home was beautiful and we had a good time, but highly suggest taking some of these complaints seriously as to not have false advertisement.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A long drive but worth it!

Great arrangements. Far from groceries, but close to a lot of adventures! Great place for a trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Views were amazing, Susan (property manager) was amazing. It was everything thing we thought it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view, good location for hiking access

Very conveniently located and with great views. Lots of space to spread out and hang out, nice updated kitchen. Kitchen could be better stocked with simple basics (salt & pepper, etc). One of the guest bedrooms upstairs was really cold during the night. We stayed in December, so it was of course colder outside, but the heat just didn't seem to circulate well to that one bedroom. And there weren't really any extra blankets or sheets to make it warmer in the bed. But overall good spot.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family getaway

We had a family getaway weekend. There was plenty to do for the adults and teenagers without feeling like we were walk over each other all The time
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house, Not well cleaned

The house is spacious for a mountain cabin, beautiful view, private. Despite the late check-in time, the house was not adequately clean. There was gunk in the refrigerator and In some pots and a bit of an ant problem, also a wasp nest on the front porch. When we arrived, there was no water in the house. Maintenance came quickly and worked several hours fixing that and cleaning out the dirty hot tub. If you’re used to non-stick pans, bring your own. The cookware has been somewhat ill-used. Nevertheless, we enjoyed being there with our grandchildren. There was just a significant issue with cleanliness to be dealt with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time with great freinds!

The house is beautiful... in fact, better than the online pics, as the kitchen has been renovated and some furniture updated since the pictures were taken. Accommodated our group of 10 with no trouble at all! Well-stocked kitchen! For our motorcycles, the driveway was a bit trickier than we expected but once we got the hang of it, we managed -- even in a car, watch the angle coming in (swing out and hang to the right as you enter). Many before you have scraped that left hand side! At the top of the intense slope, just keep going straight. You can't see over the edge, but trust us, it's there. Attempt it the first time in daylight if possible! :-) All in all, a great house!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Perfectly located & Perfect House for 10 guests

The house was perfectly located .... 25 minutes from Bryson City with the Great Smoky Railway and shopping. 25 minutes from rafting Nantahala. The house accommodated our group of ten. With air hockey, pool down stairs to occupy the kids while the adults enjoyed the upstairs. Outside we enjoyed the hot tub, the porch swing and the fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote and quiet location but still easy to access!

We had a great stay for a last minute family gathering with 3 families and children. Perfect location for nantahala river rafting and hiking. The house was very well equipped and clean. We would definitely visit here again. The view from the fire pit is lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Several problems

The company responsible for renting the cabin did a great job trying to compensate us for the problems we ran into during our stay. The space is amazing at the cabin, but when we got to the cabin we had no water due to someone leaving an outside spicket on. A few hours later we finally had water pressure back. Someone had taken the batteries out of the fireplace so we could not use the fireplace during our stay. The upstairs TV did not work, the hot tub did not work, and the gas firepit on the back deck did not work. Some of the balls were also missing from the pool table. I don’t feel the cabin was as clean as it should have been. I feel this falls back on the cabin owners though rather then the rental company as the rental company was in contact with us regarding our problems the entire time. If we would not have had all of these issues, the location and the views and the space of the cabin are unbeatable! We made the most of our time and ended up having a blast. We just feel things could have been much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Excellent summer vacation

The house was fantastic. Clean, and well stocked with necessaries for a weeks stay. Very quiet and private. Convenient to marina, and other area attractions. This was my 2nd visit. The driveway is a little tricky. Do not plan to pull a boat or motorcycle trailer up drive. Another fantastic stay in a beautiful area. Cant wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great place to have a private reunion party here

It is on top of a hill with great view and privacy. Newly remodeled, great kitchen utilities and supplies. Clean and quite. Front yard has a fire pit with a surrounding bench which brought lots of fun. Lots of parking space on top of the hill.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda from chicago

My family had a very nice stay in this beautiful home. The view is amazing!
Archival

8/10 Good

Great Thanksgiving Weekend

This is a nice, big house. We had 11 in our group. The kitchen was beautiful and well equipped for cooking our Thanksgiving meal. I would suggest if you are cooking a lot that you bring some knives. The knife block knives were so dull! The only other suggestion is bring towels. The house was listed that it sleeps 12 but there were only 11 towels in the whole house and that was including the spa towels for the hot tub. Beautiful view. Great accomadations otherwise. Would surely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent house with beautiful surroundings !

The only negative thing was the ladybugs all over the master bedroom ceiling which was taken care of the following morning. Would love to stay at this house again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wow!

Our family loved it. It had everything we needed. Spacious with a beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amazing View and family vacation!

The view was the greatest ever!!! The house is very well maintained and supplied with all you need to cook and enjoy family! Our family really enjoyed the fire pit area and making s'mores!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017