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Kingfisher's Roost- Waterfront Cabin w/Private Dock, Ramp & Hot Tub- Bryson City

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Nantahala Brewing Company
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King

1 King Bed

Master - King

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Kingfisher's Roost- Waterfront Cabin w/Private Dock, Ramp & Hot Tub- Bryson City

Kingfisher's Roost is a luxury lakefront two-bedroom nestled at the mouth of Lake Fontana. In the Summer, you will find a calm oasis just outside your door, and after Labor Day, the lower waterline transforms the property into a riverfront home where you can witness the changing ecosystem. No matter what time of year you're vacationing, you will love the beautifully manicured path to the water and the natural stone seating, perfect for casting a line! Enjoy the hot tub or sit by the fire pit while you observe wildlife, or take advantage of the private dock and your own personal gravel put-in, right beside the home. Bring your own boat, or rent one from Alarka Marina, about a mile away.

Perfect for a small family, or couples' retreat, Kingfisher's Roost is furnished with two King Bedrooms, offering maximum comfort and privacy. With views of the water from nearly every window in the house, there's no better way to relax! The open-concept layout of the kitchen, dining and living room makes a perfect atmosphere for sharing family time and recounting the day's adventures.

When you're ready to venture out you can enjoy dining, hiking, and shopping in Bryson City, only about a ten-minute drive. You can also hop on the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad from Bryson City to Dillsboro and enjoy sightseeing through the mountains. Venture to Cherokee for a historical tour or visit Harrah's Casino for games and entertainment. If you fancy a trip to Sylva, about a 30-minute drive, be sure to ask us about exclusive spa and dining discounts with our partners at Fusions Spa and Foragers Canteen! Are you ready for the real mountain experience? We can't wait to have you!

**Lake levels fluctuate throughout the year. Even with lowered lake levels, fishing is not compromised and public access ramps are open all year, however, direct access from this property may be minimal during these months.

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Owner / Property Manager
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 13 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 17 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 24 min drive - 30.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Guayabitos Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪La Poblana - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingfisher's Roost- Waterfront Cabin w/Private Dock, Ramp & Hot Tub- Bryson City pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kingfisher's Roost- Waterfront Cabin w/Private Dock, Ramp & Hot Tub- Bryson City?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kingfisher's Roost- Waterfront Cabin w/Private Dock, Ramp & Hot Tub- Bryson City?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Kingfisher's Roost- Waterfront Cabin w/Private Dock, Ramp & Hot Tub- Bryson City located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Pincu Pottery and Tuckasegee River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kristofer D.

Week at Kingfishers Roost

We had an excellent week at Kingfishers Roost. The rental was outstanding and had everything we needed. The location was the perfect balance of seclusion with a quick drive into Bryson City. The river was beautiful!

10/10 Excellent

Carie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was wonderful, clean and well kept my only disappointment was than
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

sherman g.

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

Disappointed

House was clean, comfortable, with basic supplies, wifi/tv worked well, hot tub was clean and well maintained, House not on lake but on a creek that feeds the lake, water had been let down so basically a mud hole remained, could not use the dock sitting since on the ground, no swimming or fishing since the lake was gone well before they said it would be lowered, should have booked a house on the main body of the lake, would not recommen or return
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle M.

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

Very relaxing

This property was very nice. The lake property was a very calm relaxing place . The lake was great for the kids to swim the hot tub was lovely and the fire pit was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wade P.

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

Amazing cabin!

The cabin was absolutely perfect for our family! The location was amazing, and the cabin and grounds were beautiful! May need to add some more daily essentials in the kitchen such as pans, coasters, etc. We had a great time and would definitely stay at this cabin again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Senior Graduation Trip

Location was perfect, and secluded. Enjoyed the peace of the woods and lake. Did some whitewater as well as tubing. Perfect location and center to get out and do everything the mountains has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corbin W.

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

Kingfisher Roost

Our stay was amazing. The house is the last one on a quiet gravel road so it was quiet and felt private even with the road across the lake. The view from the house never got old and we didn't want to leave. One word of warning to future renters with boats: The "boat ramp" is for kayaks only. The listing is disingenous at best when they advertise a boat ramp. We went at full pool and the bottom of the ramp is too shallow to launch a boat. I also wouldnt take anything larger than 18' because you wont be able to turn around your trailer and you dont want to have to back your rig up that narrow road. You can launch at Alarka for free but they do not have trailer parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cama F.

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

Thanks for the memories 💕

We enjoyed our stay with swimming, fishing and kayaking. The hot tub was great at end of day! The driveway was a little rough but overall property was clean and well maintained. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a great week ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Wedding Anniversary

Enjoyed every minute of our stay here. Will reserve again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Regina S.

The Perfect Setting

We really hated to leave Kingfisher's Roost. The cabin with the stream running by was as perfect as you can get. Peaceful, serene but close to activities. Clean, beautiful view and decor. I loved the artwork. The deck at night with lights was magical! We can't wait to come back!!

10/10 Excellent

JUDY T.

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

River Sound

The view from the deck and the sounds of the river were exactly what we needed ti relax & unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place, would consider again

Overall, home was nice and convenient to the parks. Was a little weird that the up stairs bathroom had miniblinds, but the downstairs had no covering. Also no coverings on any of the windows face the neighbors building so they could see right in. Found out about the lake draining after booking, but really liked the river (would recommend adding that to the description of the property). Overall a good place we would consider again if back in the area. Just felt like the fees were high for what you got especially due to the requests for doing precleaning before checkout (which many of these type rentals are getting that way).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Weekend away

Was nice, as advertised. No complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris m.

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

Great vacation

It was a wonderful place to stay. Wish they had wood stacked up for the wood fireplace other than that everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria S.

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

A gem of a property

My husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary this year. He had a major health event this past summer so we wanted a place that we could relax and just enjoy each other's company. This home was absolutely perfect. The outdoor landscaping at this property is the star of the show. There are walkways, a stone bench, and a fire pit. Lake Fontana is drained at the end of summer. What is left behind is Alarka Creek with its rushing water sounds. We thought we would go into town more often but we found ourselves drawn to spending time by the fire pit or in the hot tub. Make sure you have the directions to the property on paper. We arrived after dark and it was a little tricky finding the drive (which is actually a bridge over the creek). The roadway to the home has very narrow bridges, and a one lane underpass. We live in very flat Eastern NC so this added to the adventure for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Kingfisher

100% awesome rental!!! Very nice,clean and scenic. Driveway could be a little sketchy depending on the weather but nothing horrible at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nice

Nice place, a little mildew smell permeates the place.

10/10 Excellent

Johnathon T., United states

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

Very nice

Just as advertised Very beautiful location Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

anna b.

Relaxing place

Had a nice long weekend at this property. House was clean and comfortable. Wifi was not very reliable but sometimes I expect that in the mountains. We enjoyed swimming and the wildlife we spotted. Firepit, outdoor lighting and outdoor speakers made evenings very nice Hot tub was damaged but property managers were very gracious about it. Now if they could only get the fish in the lake to be cooperative everything would be perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Billie S.

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

Lovely Place

The house is very lovely and clean. The view is beautiful. Everything needed for a short stay was provided -- except firewood. No complications whatsoever. The only negative was the smell of the water that is within the house. It smells strongly of sulfur. We thought it would go away after the water has been run through the pipes. It did not.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Family getaway

Beautiful spot off the beaten path. A few days off to spend with my boys.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Kingfisher review

My favorite cabin stay of all time - it was perfect and amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Great location

We had a good week. The house is in a nice location. It’s fairly quiet with only a little street noise. We’d go again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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