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Escape to Serenity at Fontana Lake Cabin with stunning views and private dock!

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One of the most spectacular views East of the Mississippi River!
Propane fire pit is great to use at night under the stars!
Thunderstorms in the mountains are often beautiful!
Master bedroom with king bed
Charcoal grill for great flavor.  Charcoal and lighter provided

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Fontana Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)
    ‪158 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

main floor

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Serenity at Fontana Lake Cabin with stunning views and private dock!

Lazy Elk Cabin: Your Perfect Escape Overlooking Fontana Lake

Welcome to Lazy Elk Cabin, a serene retreat with breathtaking views of Fontana Lake and the Smoky Mountains. This cabin offers an incredible water and mountain view with private access and a private dock.

Key Features:

Stunning Views:
Enjoy panoramic views of Fontana Lake and the Smoky Mountains from the cabin.

Private Dock:
Access the lake easily with our private dock, perfect for boating, fishing, or relaxing by the water.

ATV Access:
Use our Honda side-by-side ATV to reach the dock or enjoy an invigorating hike down to the lake. Our dock was expanded in 2021, features a private waterslide and sun deck, ideal for family fun.

Pontoon Boat Rental:
Rent our 2019 Sylvan pontoon with a 90 hp Yamaha outboard to explore Fontana Lake and access trails in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Remote and Scenic:
Located in the Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, approximately 65 miles from Gatlinburg, 86 miles from Asheville, and 22 miles from Bryson City.

Nearby Activities:
Close to whitewater rafting at the Nantahala Outdoor Center, mountain biking at Tsali Recreation Center, fishing, hiking, and scenic drives like the Tail of the Dragon (Hwy 129) and Moonshiner 28 (Hwy 28) and the Cherohala Skyway!

Amenities:
-High-Speed Internet: Starlink satellite internet with download speed of 100 Mbps, perfect for remote work or streaming your favorite video subscription.
-Cell Service: Supported in the cabin with a cell signal booster.
-Comfortable Living: 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, stainless steel kitchen appliances, Italian granite tile countertops, and more.
-Entertainment: 4 LCD TVs with Amazon Firestick with You Tube TV for live TV. Also, stream any video service you use.
-Outdoor Fun: Large covered deck with hot tub, pool table, gas grill, propane firepit on the upper deck with a traditional wood-burning firepit and playground overlooking the lake below the deck.
-Additional Features: Indoor push-button indoor propane fireplace, and a dining table that seats up to 8.

Important Notes:

Pontoon Boat Rental: Available from late-April to early-October for $1000/week or $250/day with a $250 refundable damage deposit. (Fontana Marina charges $450 per 8 hours)
Water Levels: Fontana Lake water levels vary throughout the year. The dock is typically floating from the 3rd week of April until the end of September.

Access:
The cabin is located at the end of a 2-mile hard-packed gravel road. Drive slowly and be prepared to pull over for oncoming traffic. There is a neighborhood security gate at the end of the 2-mile gravel road. Codes will be shared 1 week before arrival.

Trash Policy:
Please do not leave trash outside to avoid attracting wildlife. Guests can take trash to the community dump or call the property manager for arrangements.

Property manager

Amy Penniman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Washer
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Maximum 2 dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Robbinsville

Located in Robbinsville, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Graham County Historical Association are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fontana Village Resort Marina and Junaluska Medicine Trail. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 10 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina - 33 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 46 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 54 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 62 min drive - 48.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 125 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Serenity at Fontana Lake Cabin with stunning views and private dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Serenity at Fontana Lake Cabin with stunning views and private dock! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Serenity at Fontana Lake Cabin with stunning views and private dock! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Serenity at Fontana Lake Cabin with stunning views and private dock! located?

This family-friendly Robbinsville cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Fontana Village Resort Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 181 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 181 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 181 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 181 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 181 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Lake Fontana getaway

Had a lovely time. Host was very responsive and easy to communicate with. The view from the backporch is stunning, and we enjoyed mornings drinking coffee and watching for the bald eagle to fly across the lake. Overall very relaxing time!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great location and amenities, responsive property manager

Everything was even better than expected. Great views, relaxing atmosphere, and even good kitchen wear!We had a few small issues brought on by cold weather, but the owner connected us with the property manager, who helped us troubleshoot the issues quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Get away to the mountains!

Great family vacation! Plenty to do on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Amazing experience

My family rented the cabin for Christmas. The cabin was wonderful with amazing views of the lake and mountains. The cabin was furnished beautifully and stocked with everything we needed. It was comfortable and charming. The best part was it was decorated for Christmas with a tree and stockings hung on the fireplace. It was the perfect place for my family to enjoy Christmas and get some well-deserved downtime. The hosts were easy to work with and communicated very well. I would highly recommend this cabin. We can't wait to go back in the summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

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

Fall Break

Thank you for another great stay. The view and amenities really make this such a special place to visit. Hope to return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

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

Gratitude on Thanksgiving

We really enjoyed out time at this house. There are close by small towns that are wonderful and we drove to Cherokee that was less than an hour away. Only difficulty was with the GPS, during the day we had no issue but if you go there at night, make sure you get step by step directions ahead of time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

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

Perfect Escape

Arrived for a weekend stay and extended due to weather conditions. Beautiful property, kind home owners, will return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter F.

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

Another great stay at the Lazy Elk

This was our second time we stayed at the lazy Elk. We really liked the upgrades to the back deck and the dock. The views are great and everything in the home was comfortable. We really enjoyed the pontoon. The kids had such a blast at the rope swing heading into panther creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Family Time

The Lazy Elk cabin was as presented in the VRBO information. It was clean, and the view of Fontana Lake was beautiful. Our particular GPS kept misdirecting us to the road, but thankfully some kind locals actually showed us the way. We stayed at the cabin almost the entire week, keeping warm by the fireplace and fire pits, and just unwinding.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Lake vacation 2024

Had a great time. House and location was as described. Very remote and nice for relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Florence, Alabama

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

Wonderful stay!

One of our favorite places to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

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

Cabin at the base of the Smokies

Great cabin great location great views
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirl A.

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

Amazing Property and View!

The directions were very clear to get to property. Owner was very responsive to the small issues that arised. The cabin is absolutely stunning, and the view is unreal how beautiful it is!! Boat rental went smoothly and SO fun! Everything was very clean, beds were so comfortable, plenty of supplies and towels for our large group, kitchen really is fullt syocked for your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy V.

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

A boy’s paradise

We came up for a short spring break. The home had everything we needed for a great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hong V.

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

Love the location

We enjoy the scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica E.

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

Perfect getaway

Cabin was perfect for our family and the views were absolutely stunning!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Florence, Alabama

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

Great place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Lazy Elk! The cabin was in wonderful shape and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

View was amazing

We had a great time and view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephenie B.

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

Absolutely Amazing

One of the best stays in the mountains! This home is well equipped and beautiful! Amy and Eric were such a pleasure to work with. The gravel road to the property is well maintained and extremely secluded. The use of the ATV was very appreciated, and the use of the pontoon boat was the cherry on top. We were able to see a bear swimming in the lake! The town of Robbinsville is one of the friendliest I have been to. There is not one bad thing to say! I plan on renting this one again in the future if it is still being utilized as a rental property. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

George R.

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

Loved our stay

We had a blast. The place was perfect and clean. Beautiful area and boat rental was great too. Not a single complaint.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

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

Lazy Elk cabin is a reprieve from the everyday. The cabin is perfect. The location is idyllic.

Our experience was phenomenal and we plan to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Perfect everything!

We loved everything about this cabin!!! Amazing views and this cabin had everything we needed and more Excellent place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Fall weekend getaway

Such a beautiful place to stay for a mountainous getaway. Can’t go wrong!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

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

Perfect Getaway!

This property is absolutely amazing! The views are spectacular and you could spend all day and night on the deck. The house offers a great setup and everything you need. We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara J.

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

Family short vacation

House was just perfect! Views outstanding! We had a marvelous time. Nana, Papa, Mom, Dad and littles age 5 and 8 stayed there! We will be going back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy Penniman

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We fell in love with this mountain home the first time we took in the great view. We are transplants to this area (moved from WI) and were looking for a great place in nature to share with our kids and our eight grandkids! We are excited for you to experience staying at the Lazy Elk as well!

Why they chose this property

Perfect family getaway, romantic getaway, or spiritual retreat location! Please come enjoy the beauty of the Smoky Mountains and Fontana Lake!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests