Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Lake, Fontana Dam, the Appalachian Trail
About this cabin rental
Our comfortable, recently renovated 1000 sq. ft., 2 story traditional mountain cabin provides a restful and unique setting to enjoy your mountain vacation and renew your spirit. The house is located on the perimeter of Yellow Branch Farm, a former dairy farm and creamery. Guests are welcome to walk around the farm and garden. The location is very quiet with an occasional car, farm vehicle, or pedestrian passing by the house on Yellow Branch Road. Also nearby is Silverbell Studio, a pottery studio that established by the gals who purchased Yellow Branch Pottery in 2022. The spacious downstairs of this cabin includes a great room with vaulted ceiling, an open, well-stocked, compact galley kitchen and dining area. Also downstairs is a bedroom with double bed, a sitting room with DVD player and hundreds of movies. The full bathroom with tub/shower is also located on the main level. The upper floor is an open loft with queen bed and NEWLY ADDED, 1/2 bath. No more going downstairs in the middle of the night! Cell service is not available on the property and there is a land line available for local and long distance calls at no charge. WiFi is available. The pastoral and quiet setting includes a spacious deck, covered porch, and a Weber charcoal grill. A starter bag of charcoal is provided. Fontana Lake is just down Yellow Branch Road with swimming and boat access from June through Labor Day. Please ask for details about boat access. There are plenty of safe places to walk in the neighborhood. Also, close by are Fontana Village and Marina, Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, the Appalachian Trail, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Gorge for white water rafting, Joyce Kilmer Forest, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to name a few attractions. Robbinsville is 15 miles away and Bryson City, 25 miles. We didn't rent in 2023 after Bruce fell from a ladder while helping a neighbor in January. The injuries were serious and he is still on the mend. He is now able to work in the garden, lawn maintenance and general repairs. We are grateful for the support and out reach from our community.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Stecoah, NC
Cabin in Stecoah, NC
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(52 Reviews)
5.0
Yellow Branch farm was a great little place to stay. Had everything we needed. Hosts were very thorough in providing instructions on how everything worked in the place. They were easy to communicate with. Unfortunately we didn;t have time to meet the cows or the owners or check out the cheese and pottery shop. But would definitely recommend the house for a small group.
5.0
We chose this cottage for it's location. My best friend was a through hiker on the AT and needed a break from backpacking. We were able to be very comfortable and cook delicious meals while hiking from Fontana, Stecoah Gap, Wesser, and Wayah. The bonus was the lovely cottage with beautiful pottery and art, lots of movies, and a well stocked kitchen. I look forward to returning in the Spring to this enchanted spot.
5.0
Our stay at the farmhouse was wonderful. The house is very comfortable and the hosts have thoughtfully taken care of every detail. There location is ideal as it is quietly secluded yet within short driving distance of hiking trails and other local attractions. We will absolutely be returning!
5.0
Wonderful hosts, location and property. I felt pampered with all the attention to small details. Thank you!
5.0
We loved staying at the farmhouse of Karen and Bruce. At the end of each day of motorcycle riding, it was wonderful to lay back at the farm. Really enjoyed meeting the two lovely cows who help produce their delicious cheese. Our only recommendation of change would be to have a tv in the main space with a fire stick. Peace
5.0
This was my first time using VRBO, my husband and I were completely thrilled to stay in this area since it's so close to everything. The cabin that Karen & Bruce provide exceeded our expectations. When I thought we would need to use something I brought with us for the trip I found it and more in the cabin. The porch was perfect for sipping our morning coffee/tea, the cabin was so clean, hardly no traffic at all passing by on the road below, the pictures do not do this place enough justice. In the kitchen, it's more than fully stocked, the laundry room covered, the bathroom, just everything you could want and more. I will recommend this place to all my friends and family, Karen and Bruce, you guys really out did yourselves, thank you again for letting us stay in your beautiful cabin.
5.0
Great place for vacation! Photos don't do this house justice. This house has interesting and comfortable furniture, custom ceramics, and a well-equipped kitchen. I don't think I missed anything, and we cooked and grilled. Lake is just a short walk away. Plenty of opportunities for kayaking, boating, and hiking. Highly recommended if looking to spend quiet time with family.
5.0
Thank you Karen and Bruce for letting us stay at the farmhouse! It was perfect. Clean, well equipped with lots of charm. We enjoyed grilling and playing scrabble. One of the best stays we’ve in a while.
5.0
Perfect farmhouse in the mountains
We thoroughly enjoyed the farmhouse. It is rustic, lovely, and full of charm and special touches. The location offers the perfect amount of peaceful tranquility and is still close to the outdoor activities we did at the NOC. The kids loved the cows and loft, and the cheese was delicious! Hoping to return soon! Thanks for sharing your mountain gem with us, Karen and Bruce!
5.0
A+ on every detail!
Wonderful!
*Very clean!
*The refrigerator was empty when we arrived -- I'm not a fan of opening a refrigerator at a VRBO and finding someone else's food in there.
*ICE!!! Enough ice for our cooler! With many ice cube trays and a ice bin for storage, we were able to keep our drinks/food cold on some very long days in our cooler.
*Washer and dryer -- we explored and hiked throughout our stay and it was great to have a washer and dryer on site
*The information book was very helpful....
*PORCHES! We spent so much time on the porches. We started and ended each day on the covered porch. I even had the pleasure of enjoying a significant storm on the covered porch... the air smelled so sweet!!!
* We were gone most of the daylight hours but even so -- we might have heard a half dozen vehicles go past the cabin during the times we were there... mostly just birds and a rooster from somewhere down the road...
*We used the cottage as a starting point each day and visited Clingman's Dome, Mount Mitchell, Fontana Dam, Wheels Through Time Museum , Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, Junaluska Medicine Trail, Tail of the Dragon... and more ... the location is perfect.
We are keeping this site on the top of our list for future visits to the south.
Thank you to Karen and Bruce for creating such a delightful destination.
5.0
This property is off the beaten path and very nice. It has access to Fontana Lake very close to it and we essentially had the lake to ourselves. Very few boats and incredible views. We were on kayaks (with motors-so a little more mobile than others might be) but it would still the excellent on a typical kayak. The only downside of the location had nothing to do with the property itself, we just did not expect to have to travel along the Dragon's Tail to get there. It was a challenge pulling kayaks behind a truck along that route and we recommend not doing so unless you are in a more mobile vehicle situation. Property had internet so texting and making calls while there is no issue despite not having service so don't let that scare you. Karen and Bruce were very kind and responsive.
4.0
Very quite and peaceful property. Karen and Bruce were great hosts.
5.0
A lovely little cabin in the woods
This property is off the beaten path and very nice. It has access to Fontana Lake very close to it and we essentially had the lake to ourselves. Very few boats and incredible views. We were on kayaks (with motors-so a little more mobile than others might be) but it would still the excellent on a typical kayak. The only downside of the location had nothing to do with the property itself, we just did not expect to have to travel along the Dragon's Tail to get there. It was a challenge pulling kayaks behind a truck along that route and we recommend not doing so unless you are in a more mobile vehicle situation. Property had internet so texting and making calls while there is no issue despite not having service so don't let that scare you. Karen and Bruce were very kind and responsive.
4.0
Peaceful and refreshing experience
Very quite and peaceful property. Karen and Bruce were great hosts.
5.0
The property exceeding our expectations. First VRBO we have stayed at that had plenty of ice. A big deal for us!
The house was clean and had everything we needed. Whether we were relaxing by the fire pit at night or relaxing on one of the porches reading a book and listening to the stream this was a perfect weekend.
Karen was very friendly and the pottery shop and cheese were wonderful.
Would love to go again.
5.0
The property exceeding our expectations. First VRBO we have stayed at that had plenty of ice. A big deal for us!The house was clean and had everything we needed. Whether we were relaxing by the fire pit at night or relaxing on one of the porches reading a book and listening to the stream this was a perfect weekend.Karen was very friendly and the pottery shop and cheese were wonderful.Would love to go again.
5.0
Awesome Trip!
The property exceeding our expectations. First VRBO we have stayed at that had plenty of ice. A big deal for us!
The house was clean and had everything we needed. Whether we were relaxing by the fire pit at night or relaxing on one of the porches reading a book and listening to the stream this was a perfect weekend.
Karen was very friendly and the pottery shop and cheese were wonderful.
Would love to go again.
5.0
Best Honeymoon!
Quiet, peaceful and relaxing! Karen and Bruce had EVERYTHING we could ever need available! The running water from the stream around the property made porch sitting so much more enjoyable!
5.0
Absolutely wonderful! Very clean, great location and the hosts were so great. They recommend we hike at Deep Creek while we visited Bryson City and it was beautiful. They also suggested eating at Ilda in Sylva which was the best food we have ever eaten! Plenty of dishes and cooking supplies house was very warm and beds were very comfortable. They have a perfectly cozy farmhouse and we enjoyed our stay very much!!!
5.0
Outstanding!!!!
Absolutely wonderful! Very clean, great location and the hosts were so great. They recommend we hike at Deep Creek while we visited Bryson City and it was beautiful. They also suggested eating at Ilda in Sylva which was the best food we have ever eaten! Plenty of dishes and cooking supplies house was very warm and beds were very comfortable. They have a perfectly cozy farmhouse and we enjoyed our stay very much!!!
5.0
Beautiful Farmhouse
We loved this farmhouse. The pictures don’t really do the place justice. It was clean, comfortable in every way, and had everything we could have needed in the kitchen and baths. Beautiful deck to just sit and chill. We will definitely be back.
5.0
This property was so charming. It is definitely off the beaten path and very unique.
My sisters and I enjoyed our stay.
5.0
It was a great location for driving the mountains, very private, the farmhouse was well equipped with thought being put into what was provided, and Karen and Bruce were super hosts.
5.0
Karen and Bruce’s house is just wonderful. This was my 2nd time there and I’ll be back again and again. Beautiful Fontana Lake is 1/2 mike down the road and I paddled and swam. Then enjoyed afternoons and evenings on the porch. A true retreat in the woods with all the comforts of home: a well-stocked kitchen, WiFi. Plus wonderful hosts.
5.0
Beautiful and quiet retreat
Karen and Bruce’s house is just wonderful. This was my 2nd time there and I’ll be back again and again. Beautiful Fontana Lake is 1/2 mike down the road and I paddled and swam. Then enjoyed afternoons and evenings on the porch. A true retreat in the woods with all the comforts of home: a well-stocked kitchen, WiFi. Plus wonderful hosts. 😊
5.0
Farmhouse
It was a great location for driving the mountains, very private, the farmhouse was well equipped with thought being put into what was provided, and Karen and Bruce were super hosts.
5.0
Super Relaxing week!
The farmhouse was the perfect getaway for a week of rest and relaxation. Every need was anticipated before we arrived. The owners are wonderful people. We were invited to watch and participate in milking the cows. Bruce was so patient with all my questions. The pottery shop is adorable. Karen is so talented. They also sell cheese made for the milk. It is the best cheese I've ever eaten. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch while watching the hummingbirds and listening to the brook. The house instantly felt like home. I would absolutely go back to this lovely place.!
5.0
The house was beautiful. Our stay was great. The owners were very friendly. They allowed my child to watch the milking. Really made her day. We are thinking about staying there again if possible next year
5.0
Cozy little farm house very relaxing. Owners are very friendly thoughtful people. Walking distance to the water was a plus. The kids loved getting to see the cows. The place was clean and large enough for our family. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. But close in proximity to everything. Close to the dragon. Close to Fontana and all of the nature walks. We will absolutely stay here again.
5.0
Warm and inviting
Cozy little farm house very relaxing. Owners are very friendly thoughtful people. Walking distance to the water was a plus. The kids loved getting to see the cows. The place was clean and large enough for our family. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. But close in proximity to everything. Close to the dragon. Close to Fontana and all of the nature walks. We will absolutely stay here again.
5.0
Farmhouse
The house was beautiful. Our stay was great. The owners were very friendly. They allowed my child to watch the milking. Really made her day. We are thinking about staying there again if possible next year
5.0
We stayed for 5 days with my two boys and enjoyed it a lot. The two dogs Pearl and Cleo were really friendly and my kids enjoyed to play with them. We had a chance to taste fresh milk and my kids enjoyed making pottery. Karen and Bruce were really nice hosts. We recommend this place for people who like peace and wilderness.
5.0
Peaceful and Relaxing Farm
We stayed for 5 days with my two boys and enjoyed it a lot. The two dogs Pearl and Cleo were really friendly and my kids enjoyed to play with them. We had a chance to taste fresh milk and my kids enjoyed making pottery. Karen and Bruce were really nice hosts. We recommend this place for people who like peace and wilderness.
5.0
Cozy and Beautiful Property
This was a weekend getaway trip for my husband and I, and we wanted something a little remote. Can't say enough good things about how much we enjoyed this place! Clean, inviting, well-stocked, cozy, all the things! Hope we can come back soon!
5.0
Wonderful hidden gem. Private and peaceful. My only concern was that we had two low sports cars, and the road was a little tricky getting in. But would definitely return, and make sure to buy some cheese! It's great!
5.0
Wonderful house; quiet, gorgeous area
Loved the house and property. I didn’t want to leave! It was so quiet and beautiful. Could hear the creek and the birds and that’s it. Plus it’s just 1/2 mile to a secluded finger of the lake. Karen was a fabulously kind and helpful host. All in all, it was a wonderful retreat. I’m already planning to go back!
5.0
Nice house - Quiet and peaceful
Wonderful hidden gem. Private and peaceful. My only concern was that we had two low sports cars, and the road was a little tricky getting in. But would definitely return, and make sure to buy some cheese! It's great!
5.0
Wonderful place and hosts!
My family and I had a great time here. The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The property is as peaceful as you can ask for. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and porch in the comfy sitting chairs, falling asleep to the sound of the stream outside, and watching movies in the tv room. My Daughter really loved walking around the property and playing in the creek.
The hosts were wonderful as well. They left us to our own devices but were very helpful and attentive. They were kind enough to introduce us to their friendly cows and even gave us a little tour of the pottery work shop.
All in all we really loved our stay there and would definitely return.
5.0
My family and I had a great time here. The house was clean, comfortable, and well stocked. The property is as peaceful as you can ask for. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and porch in the comfy sitting chairs, falling asleep to the sound of the stream outside, and watching movies in the tv room. My Daughter really loved walking around the property and playing in the creek. The hosts were wonderful as well. They left us to our own devices but were very helpful and attentive. They were kind enough to introduce us to their friendly cows and even gave us a little tour of the pottery work shop. All in all we really loved our stay there and would definitely return.
5.0
Perfect getaway
The location was quiet, loved hearing the birds and other spring creatures, it was the perfect place to unwind and relax.
FAQs
How much does this cabin cost compared to others in Stecoah?
The average price for a rental in Stecoah is $238 per night. This rental is $95 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cabin?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Lake, Fontana Dam, the Appalachian Trail. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Lake, Fontana Dam, the Appalachian Trail pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Lake, Fontana Dam, the Appalachian Trail?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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