Morning coffee on the deck, mist lifting off Fontana Lake, the Smokies turning gold behind it. By ten the kids are racing down to the private dock with kayaks while you claim a chair by the water. Rain rolls in? Tee off on the golf simulator. Tonight the fire pit crackles, the hot tub steams under the stars, and your favorite people finally share one lakefront table. This is Fontana Cabana, and you'll be planning next year's trip before you leave.

ABOUT THIS SPACE
Fontana Cabana is a main house plus a private guest suite above the garage: 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, and room for everyone to spread out without drifting apart.

Main level
Walk in under soaring timber trusses and 100-year-old barn wood floors. The great room's wall of windows frames the lake view, with a hanging fireplace for cool evenings. Cook together in the gourmet kitchen: a big island, a 5-burner gas range, a coffee bar with drip and pod brewers, and seating for the whole crew. Dining for 8 opens to the covered deck, where a lit fire table, lounge chairs and an outdoor dining table look out over the water and mountain views. The king primary suite has its own ensuite bath and balcony, so first light over the water is the view from your pillow. Up the spiral stairs, a loft bedroom with a queen bed, reading chairs and a chess table tucks under the vaulted pine ceiling.

Lower level
Downstairs is the game room: a big sectional, a live-edge bar with board games, shuffleboard, and sliding doors to a deck. Two bedrooms share a full bath here, including a bunk room with a queen plus bunks that kids claim within minutes of arrival. Step outside to the hot tub on its private deck, tucked into the trees with lake glimpses.

Garage game zone
The garage turns into the hangout: golf simulator, ping pong, foosball and lounge seating. Settle a family rivalry on the simulator when it's pouring outside, then rematch at the ping pong table.

Guest suite
Above the garage, the guest suite gives grandparents, a couple or the teens their own space: a king bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, living area, workspace and pull-out sofa.

Outside
Wander down to the private covered dock with kayaks, paddle boards and a boat slip. Rent a pontoon from a local marina and keep it here all week. Back up the hill: the fire pit ringed by Adirondack chairs, a covered patio, cornhole, and a gas grill.

The details
Starlink WiFi plus a dedicated workspace, washer and dryer, sound machines, room-darkening shades, extra pillows and blankets, and a kitchen stocked for feeding a crowd.

Seasonal note: the dock, kayaks and paddle boards are a spring-through-fall treat. TVA lowers Fontana Lake each winter, and the dock sits out of the water. The hot tub, fire pit, golf simulator and game room keep the fun going year-round.

LOCATION & WHAT'S NEARBY
You're on a quiet cove of Fontana Lake in Bryson City, a mountain gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Approximate drive times:
- Nantahala Outdoor Center rafting and ziplines: about 15 min
- Downtown Bryson City (breweries, cafes, shops, outfitters): about 25 min
- Great Smoky Mountains Railroad depot, for scenic steam and diesel excursions: about 25 min
- Deep Creek tubing and three easy waterfall trails: about 30 min
- Fontana Dam and the Appalachian Trail crossing: about 40 min
- Lakeview Drive, the "Road to Nowhere": about 45 min
- Cherokee and the Oconaluftee Visitor Center: about 45 min
- Clingmans Dome in the Smoky Mountains: about 1 hr 40 min
Closer to home, there is swimming and fishing right off the dock in summer, and quiet coves to explore by kayak at sunrise. Grab groceries in town on the way in, then let the lake set the pace.

WHO THIS HOME IS BEST FOR
- Family reunion weekends: the house sleeps 16, with a king suite for grandparents and a bunk room for cousins.
- Large groups of friends: game room nights, golf simulator tournaments, and one long table for dinner.
- Multi-generational trips: the guest suite gives the older crowd quiet and a door of their own.
- Outdoor adventurers: raft the Nantahala 15 minutes away by day, soak in the hot tub by night.
- Pet friendly families: well-behaved dogs are welcome with approval.
- Remote workers stretching a weekend: Starlink WiFi and a real desk with a water view.

GUEST ACCESS
Self check-in with a door code; no key handoff, no waiting. You have the whole property: main house, guest suite, garage game room, decks, hot tub, fire pit and the dock in season. The garage beneath the guest suite stays locked and is not open to guests. After booking, every reservation completes our rental agreement and ID check through Hospitable.

PARKING
Free driveway parking for 3 vehicles right at the house. The driveway sits right beside the front door, so unloading coolers and luggage is easy. If you rent a boat, it can stay in the dock's slip during your stay. Bringing a trailer or extra vehicles? Message us before booking and we'll help you plan.

HOUSE RULES
- Max 16 guests. No parties or unregistered guests.
- Quiet hours 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM.
- No smoking or vaping anywhere on the property.
- Dogs only, with approval; select pets when you book.
- No glitter, confetti or hair dye.
- Hot tub: 18+ only unless supervised by an adult. Not recommended for children under 5. Shower first, no glass, cover on when done.
- Check-in after 4:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM.
- Please skip third-party Airbnb Experiences during your stay.