Find the NC cabin rental that's perfect for your next vacation in the Smoky Mountains

Carolina Dreamin':

Real NC Log Cabin Luxury on Fontana Lake and
access to a private dock

5	Bedrooms	4.5	Bath
14	Guest Max. Occupancy

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Other features include central heat & air, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washer & dryer, telephone for local or calling card calls only, non-smoking and is pet friendly
(Lake water level is only up June--Sep.)

*Rates are per night based upon 6 guests. (click on rates above to view Rate Calendar)
Children 12 and under stay free. Additional guest are $10.00 per night, per guest extra.

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Luxury 5 bedroom log cabin on Fontana lake surrounded by the Nantahala mountains	The large gravel parking lot has enough room for most vehicles to easily turn around.	The large wrap around deck is well lighted to allow the out door fun to continue into the night.	The nc mountain seclusion and complete lack of city lights allow the night sky to glow with millions of stars.


Tie your boat to the private dock and play on fontana lake when ever you want.	Walk down a maintained gravel path to a private dock on fontana lake	Bring your fishing tackle to fish from the private dock where the Nantahala Mountains dip into fontana lake	Watch the clouds drift across the mountains as you relax in the hot tub


The mountain view fills the living room on the main level through the cathedral ceiling picture windows.	Beautiful long range mountain view from the private rear deck	Recline in a rocking chair while the mountain nature surround you on the large open upper deck	The lower level features a game room with pool table, big screen satellite TV, mini fridge, gas log fireplace, and log poker table.


The master bedroom on the main level has a stone fireplace with gas logs, a queen size bed and private bath.	Spa resort inspired master bath has a large Jacuzzi tub and separate shower.	Enjoy the peaceful surrounding views sheltered from the sun or rain.	Escape from the afternoon sun to the covered side porch where ceiling fans stir the cool mountain air.


Top level bedroom has a private balcony, queen bed, private bath with sauna.	The private bath on the upper level includes a luxury sauna .	Mountain view from the upper bedroom window	Awake and step out onto the private balcony with a view to greet the sunrise


The second top level bedroom has a private bath a balcony with views of fontana lake and the nantahala mountains	Mountain view and window seat in the second upper bedroom	The private balcony off the second bedroom has a view of fontana lake and the nantahala mountains	A beautiful view of the Nantahala mountains and Fontana lake from the loft walkway.


Lower level bedroom with a queen bed and private entrance to the full bath	A bedroom on the lower level just off the game room has a double bed and access to the hot tub.	The full kitchen has a the appliance, cooking accessories and dining utensils you have at home; plus a mountain view.	The dining table seats 6 guest and the kitchen bar seats another 4 guest.


Leather arm chairs in the loft walkway connecting the two upper bedrooms create a great place to read a book while enjoying the mountain view.	Cathedral ceiling and walkway between the two upper bedroom suites.

Location:

At the end of a well maintained and wide gravel road that runs along the bank of Fontana Lake is the Drive way up to Carolina Dreamin'. Here a path leads down to the floating private dock. Their is not a boat ramp here but you may pull up and dock your boat here. Prince Boat Dock is the closest launch being a few minutes ride to the cabin. The gravel drive way winds up a couple of acers to the parking area. The cabin sites a little way up the mountain side overlooking Fontana Lake. The Nantahala National Forest surrounds three sides of this cabin secluding it from the worlds pressures. As Carolina Dreamin' is on the bank of Fontana lake it is about 30 minutes to shopping and the GSMNP in Bryson City. The famous mountain bike trails of Tsali are about 15 minutes away. The scenic touring road the "Tail of the Dragon" is only about 7 minutes away. For a more adventurous experience, white water rafting on the Nantahala River is 20 minutes away.The shops and cultural centers of Cherokee are about 40 minutes up the Great Smoky Mountain Expressway (74).

Exterior:

When you pull in to the large flat gravel parking area; the two grand staircases leading up to the front doors highlight the size of this 3 level log cabin. The lower level of this cabin is also accessible from the gravel parking area. On the lower/ ground level around the side yard a fenced kennel provided security for the family pet. Further around to the back yard and the mountains surrounding Fontana Lake come into view. An out door hot tub offers a great place to soothe sore muscles from a day of white water rafting while enjoying the mountain view. when the stars come out gather around the fire pit to roast marshmallows. The most prominent feature of this log cabin is the large 360 degree wrap around covered porch on the main level. There are many peaceful covered seating areas on the back and side areas of the porch for relaxing and watching the view. A gas grill sits off the kitchen for preparing the perfect steaks. Bring your luckiest fishing pole and your favorite bathing suite, for at the bottom of the drive way is a gravel path that leads to the private floating dock on Fontana Lake. ( Fontana Lake levels vary throughout the year. (Click to view Fontana Lake water level)

Main Level:

The front doors open to a spacious bright open floor plan accented by log walls and cathedral ceilings. A wall of windows to the peak of the cathedral ceiling fills the cabins interior with mountain views. To the left of the front door is the common area half bath. In the living room area a large stone gas log fireplace reaches the ceiling. Rich toned leather sofa and chairs provide comfortable seating around the fireplace. A flat screen TV with surround sound sits above the fireplace. Opposite the living area is the dining table; positioned to take advantage of views of the fireplace and mountains while you enjoy diner. Past the dining area and to the left of the living room is the large kitchen. The kitchen is fully stocked with all dining and cooking utensils. The kitchen's breakfast bar seats four guest. The kitchen has all stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher. To the right of the fireplace a door leads to the master suite the only bedroom on the main level. A large stone gas log fireplace at the foot of the queen size bed creates a warm romantic glow and you can awake to the mountain view through the glass doors leading to the back porch. The master suite has a spa inspired bathroom. A large jetted tub is a great treat just before bed. A separate slate shower stands opposite the tub. To the right of the front door are stairs lead to the upper level and the lower level.

Upper Level:

The stairs from the main level end at a suspended walkway connecting two bedroom suites. Two leather chairs on the walkway make a great reading spot with a beautiful mountain view. The bedroom to the right of the stairs has a double size bed and a beautiful view of Fontana Lake from a private balcony. It also has a private bath with a tub show combo. Across the walkway is the second upper level suite. This bedroom has a queen size bed and private balcony with mountain view. The private bath in this suite has the additional luxury of a two person cedar sauna.

Lower Level:

The lower level can be accessed from glass doors in the front and back of the cabin as well was stairs from the main level. The lower level has a large family room and is usually the main gathering place of guest. Down here the regulation size pool table is usually the center of attraction in the family room. But if it isn't your turn, you can watch the game on the flat screen TV above the gas log fireplace surrounded by comfortable sofas and futon. The glass doors that make up the back wall make sure the mountain views are always in sight. The hot tub and fire pit are just outside the family room doors. There are two bedrooms on the lower level. The bedroom on the right has a double size bed and easy access to the hot tub. The bedroom on the left side of the family room has a queen size bed and a private entrance to the only full bath on the lower level. There is also a common area entrance to the full bath.

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June 2010 Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. The kids loved staying on the lower level, in their own "suite" of fun. Thanks for having water toys and floats to use while swimming from the dock. A very comfortable home, lots of room to spread out. So many things to do in this area! Your view is amazing! Excellent mountain roads. The Collegans Louisiana
July 2010 We loved this home - top quality! Beautiful views, lovely evenings shared together, fun daytime activities, and lots of rest and relaxation in between. We rented a pontoon boat for two days and explored the lake. Trout fishing, and white water rafting. We ate in every day, the kitchen has everything you need to make any meal! The Lindsays Texas
August 2010 Perfect weather! The best cabin we have ever stayed in. Loved the decor, very cute and cozy. We went white water rafting in Chattanooga section IV. Visited Gatlinburg TN, ate at Bubba Gump's Shrimp. Hiked several of the local trails and visited the waterfalls.Jakubowski - Dunn Family South Jersey
7/2010 Great layout, loved the cabin and view! Kitchen is well equipped. Loved the porches in rain and shine. Lake feels so clean and refreshing, great water toys. Make sure to visit Bee Global just around the corner. We all went rafting on "mom" approved rafts. Went mt. biking, rented bikes in Bryson City. The ice cream shop has great treats next door. We rode the train, some of us did the Raft & Ride tour, loved it! Johnson Family
Oct 12, 2010 We had a great time! The cabin had everything we needed. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed playing pool, relaxing in the hot tub, and taking turns in the sauna. The kitchen is fully stocked, we enjoyed many meals here together. The men grilled steaks for us on the deck, delicious! We loved spending evenings around the fire pit, roasting marshmallows and sharing stories. We hate to leave, but plan to come back soon. The fall colors made for beautiful photos and we have many memories to share when we get back home. The Parsons Ohio