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Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI

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Living area
Property grounds
Outdoor spa tub
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Almond, NC
  • Fontana Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI

Panther Ridge is a spacious lodge that offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2 King Beds and 2 Double Beds. There is a living room on the main level with stone fireplace. There is a family room on the lower level with foosball , a couch, game table, and smart TV. There are 5 SMART TV’s and cable throughout the home. Enjoy the deck with a fire pit table. The patio with hot tub. There is a carport/covered parking that will accommodate your sports cars, motorcycles or boats. The lodge has easy access off of a paved road. In the spacious yard you can enjoy a cornhole game or relax at the fire pit.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There are cameras on the exterior of the property. If the guests intentionally manipulate them in any way, you can be charged an additional fee.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Almond

Located in Almond, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Nantahala Brewing Company and Junaluska Medicine Trail. Travelling with kids? Consider Bryson City Gem Mine and Smokey Mountain Trains Museum.
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Almond, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 23 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 24 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive - 29.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious home…Hot Tub…game room…Pet Friendly..WIFI located?

This family-friendly Almond holiday home is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Swain County Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Fly fishing trip

Location is very convenient to Bryson City, Cherokee, Waynesville without being too close to town. Our second visit to this location, we look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

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

Spring break

The house is great for a family get away. Close enough to drive into Bryson City to eat or go to grocery for something to cook. Great hiking and shopping. Kitchen is well stocked and beds are comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaina K.

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

Great family house

If you want to stay in a centralized location to hiking, fishing, touring, and good restaurants the this is the Something for all ages to enjoy. place!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

affordable f.

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

Amazing

Perfect for anyone wanting to do national park activitis or fish fontana lake. Trout streams are close and youre just a short drive to cherokee as well for those family member that like to gamble. House is clean and beautiful. Beds were comfy. No complaints
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great location

We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Awesome

Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

Great Place

We stayed twice this fall to go to Polar Express. Was a fantastic choice and would book again. We travel using VRBO and this one is extra special! Host is awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Great place

Very pretty neck of the woods for a chill getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deela D.

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

Safw, family mountain getaway

The house is as nice as it looks in the photos. Bryson City was beautiful as a Christmas Market and the Polar Express train. The house was exactly what I was looking for: coffee in the morning on the back porch, cozying up on the cough to the gas fireplace, watching the stars from the hot tub. If we are in the area again, we's stay here agoin.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Amazing experience all around!

A few of us were running a trail race and found out our VRBO cancelled the night before. We found this place, and from start to finish they were exceptional. The house was very clean and welcoming. Communication was top notch. Kitchen was stocked with cooking pans and such. Hot tub was perfect. Would I stay again? I look forward to it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Fall 2024

Beautiful property, great location, very convenient! We will be back ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Birthday Weekend

Great place to stay. Beautiful and comfortable. Would love to go back some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

sarah s.

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

Great spot

Enjoyed the house, had everything we needed. Adults & kids enjoyed the hot tub, fire pit & games!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

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

Polar Express

We stayed there to take one set of grandchildren to Polar Express and will be back in 2 weeks with the second set. This was not just a house … it’s was more like a home. Has everything you could ask for and is immaculate. Check in and out is a breeze and owner answers quickly, Wow, a great choice!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lula D.

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

Spring Break

The house was perfect,location , amount of space,well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTY S.

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

Beautiful property!

We had such a wonderful experience at the property. It was very clean and spacious! It was a nice escape for the weekend. I would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Perfect Mountain Holiday Gathering Place

This home is so warm and inviting! Our family really enjoyed our two-night stay here! It is so clean, well-stocked, and fun! We loved the game room and the hot tub too! Highly recommend this beautiful mountain home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dewana C.

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

Amazing

Very beautiful clean and well accommodated house. Very simple process to book. The entire family relaxed and enjoyed the weekend getaway. Hot tub was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Justin H.

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

Friend Weekend Retreat

Had a great time with friends. We wanted a great time to disconnect from every day life and this place allowed us to do that. Nice hikes/trials within close proximity and downtown Sylva was great too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

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

Comfortable and Clean

Cozy and clean cabin vibes with a hot tub. Lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Capri n Katie S.

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

Great overall stay

This is our 3rd trip to the area. We would definitely check to see if this is available again. No one bothered us. Plenty out spaces outside to have the dogs run around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Veterans Weekend

We are a group of Combat Vets that get together every year to remember our friends we ha e lost. This property was a great, relaxing location. There were many stories and laughs shared over the weekend which helps us through some things. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel L.

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

Awesome VRBO

This place was great. Clean neat and comfy. Location was nice and conveniently close to things to do. Finger Lake is minutes away for swimming and hiking also only minute away. The driveway could use a smoothing for 2 wheels but overall manageable. Very cool place would enioy another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

Will stay at again

So happy we came across this listing. Took at couple of motorcycles and enjoyed the roads and a little hiking. Very happy with everything at the house, spa, comfortable beds, enjoyed the dart board, bluetooth friendly radio, and smart tvs in every room. Would like to stay at this property again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Smoky Mountain Cabin

The property was immaculately clean on our arrival, it was better than described. The layout was perfect for 3 adults upstairs and 2 adults with 3 toddlers downstairs. Geographically it’s a short distance from many of the areas awesome attractions. We will likely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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