Escape to Fontana Breeze, a brand-new, never-before-occupied mountain home tucked into a private, gated community just 5 miles outside Bryson City, NC. With its sleek black exterior, soaring gables, and wall-to-wall mountain views, this isn't your typical rustic cabin — it's a refined retreat designed for comfort, connection, and unforgettable sunsets over the Great Smoky Mountains.

The heart of Fontana Breeze is its 600 sq. ft. covered deck, wrapping around 2 sides of the home with long-range views of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Sink into an Adirondack chair with your morning coffee, gather around the fire pit table as evening fog rolls through the peaks, or simply breathe in the quiet of the surrounding hardwood forest. This is mountain living, elevated.

Inside the home, vaulted ceilings and oversized windows fill the open-concept living area with natural light and long mountain views. Curl up by the smart fireplace, or gather the group around the gourmet kitchen's quartz island — fully equipped with stainless steel appliances, a 4-burner range, and everything you need to cook a full holiday meal or a quick breakfast before a day on the trails.

Sleeping Arrangements (max 7 guests)

Primary Suite: A serene retreat with a king bed, wall-mounted TV, and a spa-like en-suite bath featuring a double vanity, brushed gold fixtures, and a glass-enclosed tile shower.

Second Bedroom: Playful mountain-lodge styling with a twin-over-full bunk bed plus a twin trundle — comfortably sleeping 3-4, perfect for kids or friends.

Living Room: A queen sleeper sofa offers extra sleeping space for adults or older kids not wanting to bunk up.

Second Full Bath: Serves the second bedroom and common areas, with a tub/shower combo and brushed nickel fixtures.

Comforts of Home:

Full kitchen with all major appliances
Pit Boss pellet grill (pellets not provided)
Large walk-in closets
Electric "smart" fireplace
High-speed (Residential Max) Starlink WiFi — perfect for remote work or streaming
In-home washer and dryer
Central A/C and heat
Smart TVs in living room and primary suite

Location, Location, Location! Fontana Breeze puts you minutes from small-town charm and hours of adventure:

Downtown Bryson City (shopping & dining): 5 miles (15 min)
Deep Creek trailhead parking (hiking, tubing, waterfalls inside GSMNP): 9 miles (22 min)
Road to Nowhere (inside GSMNP): 12 miles (24 min)
Nantahala Outdoor Center (whitewater rafting): 16 miles (25 min)
Tail of the Dragon: 44 miles
Gatlinburg, TN: 50 miles
Asheville Airport (AVL): 75 miles

Whether you're chasing waterfalls, tubing down Deep Creek, taking on the Dragon's 318 curves, or simply rocking on the porch with a good book, Fontana Breeze is your basecamp for it all.

House Rules:

No smoking or vaping of any kind is permitted in or on the property. A $250 fee will be assessed for evidence of smoking, in addition to the standard cleaning fee.

No pets please. A $250 fee will be assessed for evidence of pets in the home, in addition to the standard cleaning fee.

No parties, events or large gatherings of any kind in or on the property.

All overnight guests (adults) must be listed on the reservation. The individual making the reservation is required to be on the property for the duration of the stay (no third-party bookings).

Book your stay at Fontana Breeze and discover why the Smokies are called the "Land of the Blue Mist."

On to the fine print...

The road through the community is newly paved. The driveway for the property is gravel and does have a relatively steep, but short, grade down to the home where it levels off. An SUV, truck, or higher clearance vehicle is recommended, but 4 wheel/AWD is not required. For those with vehicles low to the ground, or who do not want to drive down the driveway, there is ample flat, off-street parking at the top of the driveway.

There are two cameras located on the property. Camera one is on the front porch facing the front entry way and driveway. Camera two is located under awning covering the rear entry. These cameras do not view private areas and are for the protection of both our guests and the property. Tampering with, or removing the cameras will result in immediate cancellation of the stay and removal from the property.

While every effort is made to ensure all appliances, equipment, and amenities (including WiFi, fireplace, TVs, outdoor grill, fire pit, kitchen appliances, and HVAC systems) are in good working order prior to your stay, this is a mountain property and occasional mechanical issues can arise beyond our control. Should you experience an equipment malfunction during your stay, please notify us immediately so we can make every reasonable effort to repair or resolve the issue as quickly as possible. We are unable to offer refunds, discounts, or compensation for equipment failures, service interruptions (including WiFi/internet outages), or temporary loss of amenities, as these are not within our direct control and repair timelines depend on third-party vendors and technicians. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility should any such issue occur.

This property is on well water, filtered through a double filtration system (triple, counting the refrigerator's built-in filter). You may occasionally notice a slight sulphur smell, especially when running hot water — this is normal for well water in our area and is not harmful.

The electricity may occasionally flicker or go out during periods of heavy wind or inclement weather, which is common in our mountain location. We actively monitor outage status through our account with the power company and typically have a good sense of expected restoration timelines. In the event of an extended outage (e.g., overnight or during periods of extreme temperatures), we will work with guests to make reasonable alternative accommodations, but will not refund any accommodation fees.