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    Hot Tub Cabin🔥Game Room•Fireplace•Pet Friendly•Near Bryson City

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Smart TV, fireplace, table football, stereo
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Almond, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

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  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
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Hot Tub, Mtn Views & Fire Pit: Almond Family Cabin

About the area

Almond

With a stay at this vacation home in Almond, you'll be in the mountains, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 1-minute drive from Fontana Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 15.7 mi (25.3 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 21 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 24 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 36 min drive - 48.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Branch Farm - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

    Hot Tub Cabin🔥Game Room•Fireplace•Pet Friendly•Near Bryson City

Welcome to Panther Ridge, a spacious and inviting mountain lodge located in the same sought-after area as Firefly Haven—offering easy access, privacy, and a perfect home base for your Smoky Mountain getaway.

This comfortable retreat features 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, sleeping your group with 2 king beds and 2 double beds—ideal for families, couples, or friends traveling together.

✨ Relax & Gather
Unwind in the main-level living room beside the beautiful stone fireplace, or head downstairs to the game room—complete with foosball, a dart board, game table, cozy seating, and a smart TV for movie nights or game-day fun.

📺 Entertainment for Everyone
With 5 smart TVs with cable throughout the home, everyone can spread out and enjoy their favorite shows or stream with ease.

🔥 Outdoor Living at Its Best
Step outside and enjoy multiple spaces designed for relaxation and connection:
• Soak in the private hot tub under the stars
• Gather around the outdoor fire pit for s’mores and stories
• Lounge on the deck with a fire table for cozy evenings
• Enjoy yard games like cornhole in the spacious yard

🚗 Easy Access + Covered Parking
Panther Ridge offers easy, paved road access (no steep or tricky driveways), making arrival stress-free in all seasons. The covered carport is perfect for protecting your vehicle, motorcycle, or even a boat.

📍 Prime Location
Conveniently located near Bryson City, the Nantahala Outdoor Center, Deep Creek, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you’ll be close to hiking, waterfalls, rafting, and scenic adventures—while still enjoying a peaceful retreat setting.

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Why guests love Panther Ridge:
✔ Hot tub + fire pit + game room = full experience
✔ Easy access (rare for mountain homes!)
✔ Great for families & groups
✔ Close to top Smoky Mountain attractions. *Across from the property, you’ll find a small historic cemetery, which adds to the peaceful, quiet setting. With no close neighbors, it helps create a uniquely serene and private atmosphere that many guests find relaxing
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a lake
  • Near a river
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

    Hot Tub Cabin🔥Game Room•Fireplace•Pet Friendly•Near Bryson City Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kahlea E.

Liked: Cleanliness
I love this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jodie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is an excellent rental. The kitchen was stocked with incidentals that normally the traveller would have to bring. The gas fireplace in the den was lovely as was the one on the deck. The appliances all worked very well. The house comfortably housed 8 of us and a dog. It is located close to Bryson City, the Great Smokey Mountain Railroad, Tale of the Dragon and hiking trails. The hot tub was very clean and was kept at 103 degrees. We will definitely consider Panther Ridge if ws vacation again the Smokies.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

6/10 Okay

Jack W.

Hot tub was not working during our trip. House was comfortable. Excessive labeling of things was a little much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very clean and had everything we needed. Big bonus was the game room and bedroom in the basement. Plenty of room for my family
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amenities were as advertised and the grandkids enjoyed them. We didn’t really have time to use the hot tub but I checked the water and it was clean and warm. This place is west of Bryson City but we did the ride back and forth 3 or 4 times with no complaints. There was plenty of wood in the parking area to keep the fire pit well stocked. We all enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this get-away spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
House has everything you need for relaxing visit. Was very clean and lots of space. Game room perfect to keep everyone entertained. Would definitely stay again. Two thumbs up
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house. Well stocked and everything labeled which was very helpful. Daniel was great and prompt to answer questions. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to the lake. Roomy for all 8 of our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
They were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

E H., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great, plenty of room for our 4 adults and 2 kids. Downstairs was like a separate house with everything you could need. Kitchen was fully stocked. House was clean, plenty of outdoor seating on nice deck and patio areas. Quiet street. Hot tub was hot, large and very clean. Quick, easy drive to Bryson City and Polar express, our reason for being there. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Kris M.

The stay was fine. It was clean, we had plenty of towels. Beds were comfortable. We did have to kill several wasps in the house. The home was convenient to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is amazing! As soon as we stepped inside, it felt like a chic, cozy home away from home.The house was spotless, beautifully furnished, and had every convenience we could think of. We particularly loved the super comfy bed, the well-equipped kitchen, and the covered parking.After driving through the mountain roads nearby, including the famous Tail of the Dragon, we really enjoyed unwinding on the large sofa after a long day. The owner's communication was perfect, making both check-in and check-out a breeze.We highly recommend this place to anyone coming to the area. Five stars all the way—thanks for an incredible trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

rena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hot tub was awesome. Wonderful place for our pets. My granddaughter loved the basement, she had her own place, she is 19. The house had everything you need. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was nice and very clean. Plenty of room for all of the vehicles and motorcycles. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talena D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. We spent time mountain biking at Tsali, hiked at Deep Creek, and also went to Mountain Layers Brewery in Bryson City. The home was comfortable and had everything we needed in the kitchen, nice deck and patio area for grilling.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth A., Birmingham, AL

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful layout of house with two rooms upstairs and the other bedroom downstairs. We loved how all the cabinets in the kitchen were labeled. Our family of 4 plus 1 came to the area for Miata’s At The Gap. My son brought his car and loved the location for going to Fontana and the Dragon every day. The covered parking was a bonus and a big reason for me booking. The yard was fabulous for walking our dogs. We will definitely consider for our stay next year.
Sons car resting from trying to tame The Dragon!!!
Looking out the driveway to the cemetery across the drive.
The dogs relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just like home but with different views
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location for HWY 129 (tail of the dragon) and Fontana Dam
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was amazing, if you looking to stay somewhere with that cozy mountain feeling than look no further this place is hands down top tier. Although we didn’t get to use all the amenities like the hot tub, game room with a dart board, cornhole, fooze ball, and all the board games you could think of. We rode motorcycles instead lol. This place is a 10 out of 5 stars and we will look to book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home near Lake Fontana. We enjoyed our stay in this well maintained home.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd time staying

This is our 2nd year starting here. Everything was perfect, from the check in to the check out
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig T., Atlanta, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We had amazing stay here. Great amenities and communication. Very inviting and comfortable space. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

affordable f.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Perfect for anyone wanting to do national park activitis or fish fontana lake. Trout streams are close and youre just a short drive to cherokee as well for those family member that like to gamble. House is clean and beautiful. Beds were comfy. No complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

The house is great for a family get away. Close enough to drive into Bryson City to eat or go to grocery for something to cook. Great hiking and shopping. Kitchen is well stocked and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025