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Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio

Holiday home in Almond with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled in Almond, NC, Smokey Mountain Getaway offers a tranquil retreat amidst the Great Smoky Mountains. With a hot tub for ultimate relaxation and an indoor fireplace for cozying up, this dog-friendly property also features a fully stocked kitchen and gas grill. Enjoy your morning coffee on the patio or gather around the firepit under starry skies.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123107 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio

Holiday home in Almond with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features Access to hot tub, laundry facilities and gas grills. The holiday home has 4 bedrooms and offers a sofa bed and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board.
Recreational amenities at the holiday home include Access to hot tub.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 3,107 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 2. Weight limit: 60 lbs each.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
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

Property is also known as

120362

About the area

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Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Nantahala River - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Swain County Park - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 19 min drive - 19.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River's End Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Big Wesser BBQ & Brew - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Slow Joe's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kallistos - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio located?

Situated in Almond, this holiday home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Fontana Lake. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Swain County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Embrace nature's beauty in the Great Smoky Mountains with patio Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brittani W.

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

Great place

This was our second year staying at this home and we love it. Love the new open floor plan!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Juana C.

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

Peaceful getaway

The house is comfortable and has an open space concept which is great when you have kids. The outdoors is beautiful and wish to go back in the summer to enjoy all this house has to offer! The driveway is not horrible! A few pothole but very duable!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Stefano L.

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

Disappointing

The house was overall dirty. The hot tube was not clean, the grill was not clean, there was dust around the house, one of the dishwashers was not clean and broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Rachel A.

Home was large and spacious

Home was large and very spacious. The house needs some TLC as it has potential to be absolutely spectacular. Upstairs shower leaked into the living room downstairs so it was unusable. Hot tub was broken. Three wasp nests that we found by getting stung, house needs pressure cleaned badly, stove had a large crack on the glass smooth top. House was not ready after check in time due to cleaners still cleaning. Would definitely stay again if these items were addressed because overall the house is large and beautiful just needs a little love for a couple of weeks to bring back it’s full charm

8/10 Good

Tara K.

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

Beautiful but needs some TLC

The house and property are beautiful and we had a wonderful time, BUT upholstery on most furniture was so stained, cigarette butts all around outside, found a dirty towel and washcloth, and a dirty pan in the cabinet. Not enough towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

jason p.

The actual house is great.

The house is in need of repairs, there are stains on all the furniture, the wifi is not great, even when we finally figured it out, the driveway almost requires 4x4 at this time. Now the good, the house was nestled in a wire mountain setting a way from all the tourist stuff. it was so quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and comfortable. However, it could use a little tlc. The price is great for everything you get.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dan Q.

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

Not impressed

Horrible driveway. Kitchen not well appointed. Stained furniture. odor in upstairs bedroom. Just not a place I will be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Marsha H.

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

Fun time.

We enjoyed the cabin. I've never seen a house with so many light switches!! Thankfully they were all labeled. It was clean and nice. The WiFi worked well too. Our biggest issues were the road into the property. I wish we had known it was better geared go all wheel drive vehicles. We did make it through though. Lastly, the furniture could use a refresh or deep cleaning as they were somewhat stained. All in all, we would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sabrena G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

The search continues…

the pros:this house has unending potential. it is sectioned off in a way that is ideal for multiple families. three kitchen areas, four bathrooms, so many sleeping options and multiple porches. it was perfect for our configuration of guests. it’s also incredibly private and great for kids and dogs to explore safely. it’s lush and green and while a bit overgrown, still has a lovely secret garden-type feel. sadly, the cons outweigh the pros and we likely won’t stay again…it’s evident that this house is run by a management company — it lacks TLC and an individual’s touch. the furniture is stained and dingy, despite vacasa communicating multiple times that upgrades had been made when we inquired after reading the multiple reviews complaining about the couches. there was an enormous, active bee hive under one of the decks, which we didn’t realize until multiple stings were endured. the hot tub is broken and empties itself whenever the jets are turned on, resulting in us needing to refill it ourselves if / when we wanted to use it. one of the dishwashers was broken and the large crack in the stove top (mentioned in previous reviews) is still there, making cooking on that part of the stove impossible. there’s also the labyrinth of light switches throughout the house, the majority of which are labeled (thankfully) but many of which do not actually control the correct lights and some of which don’t work at all.i so wish vacasa had taken the time to actually fix these issues ra
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Krissy h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Home

Beautiful hime. Had everything you could ask for! Problem was that the AC had went out in 2 of the rooms. Of course the livingroom and one of the bed rooms. Text multiple times and also called. With 2 days left of our vacation, we had to endure 81° + degrees. I wouldve thought that there HAD to be a company that had After Hours or Emergency Service, seeing I had past a few billboards with company name and just assumed it would be handled. Only response I received was *Will let you know about an update* ??? Well 2 days there was no update. Went to Dollar General and bought 3 box fans. I hope they got that fixed before the next guest arrive! Wondering if I would receive some type of compensation for the 2 days we were inconvenienced.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Gorgeous Home Needs Different Property Manager

We absolutely loved the house and the area! That said, we will NEVER stay in another Vacasa-managed property! Smokey Mountain Getaway is an absolutely beautiful home in a gorgeous area of the NC mountains! If a remote, quiet getaway is what you're seeking, you'll find it here! Centrally located amid Bryson City, Cherokee, Fontana Dam, Nantahala and more, you can avail of your heart's desire of any number of activities and shopping, all within about a 30-minute drive in multiple directions. Porches off nearly every room allow guests to enjoy birdsong, fragrant flowers, and the sounds of the surrounding tranquil forest. We even saw a wild turkey! The house is spacious and beautiful and the bathrooms are luxurious, but the home overall is in need of some TLC. While the beds provided are quite comfortable, the other furniture (sofas/sofa beds) are somewhat aged, stained, and without much charm or comfort. The grounds themselves show some evidence of neglect. What once was obviously a gorgeous property with thoughtfully and devotedly landscaped shrubs, herbs, flowers, and trees has declined to what appears to be weekly grass mowing. Vacasa's front line staff responds with professional empathy and promises speedy resolution, but NO ONE LOCALLY WILL FOLLOW UP TO ADDRESS YOUR CONCERNS! Stay in this lovely home at your own risk, because if your AC breaks, if the house isn't clean, if linens are missing, if the WiFi fails, etc., you're on your own. Vacasa DOES NOT follow through.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Krissy h.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025