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Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Fall Views, Near Polar Express

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Almond, NC
  • Fontana Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Almond

With a stay at this cabin in Almond, you'll be steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 5-minute drive from Fontana Lake. .This family-friendly cabin is 18.8 mi (30.2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains National Park and 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Great Smoky Mountains Railroad.
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What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Swain County Park - 15 min drive - 13.5 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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar b Que Wagon - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Fall Views, Near Polar Express

Outdoor Fireplace | Mountain Views

Escape to the mountains for a cozy fall getaway at 'Hilltop Hideaway', where comfort, convenience, and thoughtful touches make your stay unforgettable. This 2-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom vacation rental cabin in Almond offers stunning fall foliage, easy access to Bryson City's Polar Express, and plenty of family fun. Relax in the hot tub or roast marshmallows by the fire pit. Enjoy making memories with the kids — it's the perfect home base for your fall getaway!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 twin bunk beds
- Living Room: 1 sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 foldable crib

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Spacious deck, pergola, cushioned outdoor seating, outdoor dining table
- Rocking chairs, fire table
- Wood-burning outdoor fireplace, gas grill w/ utensils
- Fire pit (firewood provided)
- Outdoor shuffleboard court
- Cornhole, life-size Jenga, basketball, shuffleboard, hammock
- Lake access, mountain views, hammock, outdoor lighting

INDOOR LIVING
- 3 flat-screen Smart TVs, PlayStation, sound system (bedroom 1 & living room)
- USB outlets, power strips
- Dining table, high chair
- High ceilings, open layout, dresser
- Gas fireplace
- Welcome basket (veggie straws, trail mix, gummy bears, & bottled water) life-size games, board games

KITCHEN
- Fully equipped, cooking basics
- Dishwasher, toaster, blender, Crockpot, freezer
- Dishware & flatware, wine glasses, baking sheet
- Drip & Keurig coffee maker, flavored regular & decaf coffee, variety of teas, creamer & sweeteners provided
- Spices

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning, portable fans
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, local family business Wholly Goat Soaps natural products laundry soap, body wash, hair shampoo & hair conditioner
- Washer, 2 dryers
- Hair dryer, trash bags, paper towels
- First aid kit (both bathrooms), smoke detector (bedrooms & hallways), carbon monoxide detector (all bedrooms), fire extinguisher (upstairs & downstairs)
- Exterior lighting, deadbolt lock
- Self check-in, keyless entry

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- 12 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Access only by stairs

PARKING
- Gravel driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- 2 miles to Fontana Lake - Prince Boat Dock
- 5 miles to Tsali Trailhead
- 6 miles to Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center
- 16 miles to Bryson City
- 29 miles to Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
- 70 miles to McGhee Tyson Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking inside the property
- Pet friendly with a $75 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 dogs max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Your safety matters. This property features 12 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located at the front of the driveway facing toward the yard, camera 2 is located on the chimney facing the side yard, camera 3 is located on the back of the home facing the upper deck and hot tub, camera 4 is located on the exterior of the home facing the exterior staircase, camera 5 faces the exterior of the utility room, camera 6 is located on the driveway facing the driveway and road, cameras 7 and 8 are located on the front of the home facing the front porch, camera 9 is located on the propane tank facing the side yard, camera 10 is located at the end of the driveway facing the road, camera 11 is located on the back deck facing the lower deck, and camera 12 is outside the lower deck facing outward toward the yard. All cameras are outward facing and do not look into any interior spaces. All cameras are motion-activated and will record video and sound for 60 seconds when motion is detected. Video recordings are not actively monitored or reviewed; the cameras are in place solely to ensure the safety and security of all guests
- The property has interior stairs
- The lake is great for swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. There is a water quality test done regularly for safe swimming. It is located right in the neighborhood, walking distance from the cabin
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and gas grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

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, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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

Property is also known as

New! Mountain Refuge w/ Views Fish Hike Explore
Mountain Refuge w/ Views: Fish, Hike, & Explore! Cabin
Mountain Refuge w/ Views: Fish, Hike, & Explore! Almond
Mountain Refuge w/ Views: Fish, Hike, & Explore! Cabin Almond
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Hot Tub, Fire Pit & Fall Views, Near Polar Express Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous mountain side cabin. Kitchen was well stocked for cooking and birthday cake making!!Dog was able to hang out on the back deck and roam, which he loved. Amazing view from back deck. Hot tub was perfect after long day of outdoors activities. Central to everything, NOC, Cherokee outdoor drama, Fontana Lake. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of four stayed here in August 2025 for Miatas at the Gap. The cabin is as good as it looks in the pictures! Everything was clean, well maintained and well appointed. Lots of appreciated touches like extra power strips and USB power outlets, surround sound in the master bedroom and main living area, streaming services, reliable internet. TWO DRYERS! get your laundry done in half the time. The deck is where we spent most of our time; the hot tub is well maintained, the pergola offers some shade, the rocking chairs were perfect for morning coffee. The kitchen is very well stocked with usable cookware and cutlery - often rentals have someone's yard sale, mismatched junk pans, but this cabin had a full set of high quality pots and pans, and a rack of knives that actually cut what you're prepping. The cupboards held ample seasonings and flavorings for both indoor and outdoor cooking. The grill was well kept with plenty of useful tools and extra propane bottles. Check in and check out was painless, the main door lock's number pad made entry and security a breeze. The host was communicative and responsive. Be aware that the access road to the cabin is all stones, and could get steep. We were there in two mazda miatas, and while there was plenty of parking for the two, sometimes accessing the house and especially backing out of the driveway was hairy. That said, any normal car, van or SUV would have ZERO issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay. The owner has thought it out well and there are lots of extra conveniences there. Great location and views as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

This property was cozy and clean. The view was beautiful and it was relaxing soaking in the hot tub in the evenings looking over the mountains. The hosts were kind and welcoming. They thought of all the supplies we needed! Would definitely stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cabin

The cabin was very cozy and comfortable, and we enjoyed our stay very much. The view was just fantastic into the mountains. I enjoyed the morning walk with my dog.Lots of games and things to do in the cabin you’re not getting bored anytime soon. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

TC R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

Great Property, Owner and Stay!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

It was a fabulous place for our getaway. The outdoor space was exceptional. The hot tub and views were spectacular. Even in the drizzly weather, we were able to enjoy the outdoors with the seating and games on the lower deck. There were thoughtful amenities inside and outside the cabin. The property manager was responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Wonderful location, just 20 minutes to Bryson City, and easy driving distance to amazing roads and hikes. Very well appointed, the owner obviously makes a distinct effort to make the cabin as good as possible.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cabin with all the Amenities

I loved this cabin since it was so close to many beautiful hiking spots and had literally everything you could ever ask for. It was incredibly well stocked with pans, spices, washer/dryer etc. The host was incredibly communicative and was very quick to respond to questions. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting some peace anf quiet for a perfect getaway. Btw the views and hot tub are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

d n.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little cabin getaway

I took my mom here for her first retirement vacation. It was her first cabin stay ever and it was everything she had dreamed of and more. Couldn't have asked for a better stay. There are honestly so many amenities that we didn't even have to use half the stuff we brought. Plenty of supplies to make fires, quality tools, kitchenware and seasonings for cooking, lots of entertainment (when we discovered the entire deck underneath the top deck, we were blown away!). The view, the hot tub, the lighting, the deck was a dream. The layout of the house was perfectly cozy but gave us the perfect amount of room we needed for the two of us. We would have been just as comfortable bringing two more people. Everything was clean and the communication with the host was spectacular and was very accommodating to our needs when it came to our check in and out times. All in all a perfect trip. We also really appreciated the streaming services that were available on the TV so that we didn't have to sign into our own. Only things I have to remark on where that we couldn't figure out how to turn on the fireplace. We followed the instructions in the manual from the binder but it still wasn't lighting. Maybe it was out of gas. Also the DVD player remote in the living room was not responding (dead batteries?). I also couldn't figure out how to connect the Vizio sound system to the tv. But we were more than happy without those things and had a splendid time with all the accommodations. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie K.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ches R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and View

My wife and I loved the cozy cabin with beautiful view. The hot tub and deckwas exactly what we.were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hurricane Helene

Great property and thankful for the communication with the host during our stay. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cabin in Almond

This cabin was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another fun visit!

We stayed here about two years ago. There have been some improvements and other changes. We weren’t huge fans of the number of cameras on the porch areas in the back. We weren’t aware there had been so many installed and made it a bit hard to relax on the wooden decks when the red lights came on when you moved and you knew someone, somewhere, was watching. I would recommend taking those down. Otherwise, it’s a sweet place to stay and we love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rae J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful mountain getaway!

Loved our stay! Accommodated our family of 6 and 2 dogs perfectly. Very clean, lots of amenities that weren’t even listed. Loved the hot tub after a very cold day in the town. Just what our family needed during the holidays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mara C., Maywood, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

1st cabin. Best experience

This is the first cabin I go to and i didn't disappoint in fact was more than I expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!

The property was beautifully done. We enjoyed the cabin look and tastefully decorated for the season. Very well stocked for everything you need for your stay. The view of the mountains is breathtaking from the back porch. Enjoy the sunsets! Cabin is very cozy and comfortable. When we return to enjoy the NC mountains…we will definitely book again. Very close to Fontana Lakes and the Dam. Close to Bryson City, Cherokee and the Smokey Mountains. Close to the Blue Ridge Parkway. If you enjoyed walking and hiking like we did. The area near the home has many. We enjoyed the day and evening hikes in the mountains. The gravel roads to the home could look scary but as long as you are driving slowly and during the day you should be fine. We drove to the home on a suburban and we were fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan M. W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Beautiful place. The outside hangout area was the best part. Quiet place to chill for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little hideaway

Great little hideaway in the mountains. Perfect for a getaway to relax and unwind. Very well appointed. Loved the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great GSMNP Getaway

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cabin had everything we needed for our time near the Smokies, and thought and care were put into making the place guest-ready. Good communication from host, expectations were clear from the get-go. A bonus for us: we really enjoyed having two decks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very cozy, peaceful cabin!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

I cannot express how amazed by the view, the cleanliness, the space inside this property! What an amazing experience! We loved exploring the mountains then coming home to a movie by a warm fire! I have already sent the link to so many friends! We will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tail of the dragon

Was an awesome house with a beautiful deck! Not too far from the tail of the dragon. Would recommend updating the listing to detail how to exit the property. Definitely not fun if you have to run out right before or after dark.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay, himey, had everything we needed

Beautiful virws, loved the deck. Convenient to Bryson City. Would love to come again. Only issue was parking in driveway. One car was large, other was small manual car. Had issues backing up driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022