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Fontana Lake & Sunrise Mountain View! Tsali Sunrise

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bryson City, NC
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Fontana Lake & Sunrise Mountain View! Tsali Sunrise

*Newly renovated to add a pool table, dart board, and open up the view even more!

Tsali Sunrise is the premier vacation cabin for all coming to Western NC. At this home, you can get a breath-taking panoramic view just off the main highway, with very limited noise from the road. This 3bed, 3bath cabin is handicapped-friendly and motorcycle-friendly.

This cabin has a king bed in the master suite, which also holds a bathroom and laundry room. Just off the living room are the second and third bedrooms, which house two bunk beds, a queen bed, and a Jack-and-Jill bathroom.

While you're here, know that everyone in the family will find something to enjoy:

The outdoors lover will love the accessibility to the Tsali bike trails and hiking trails all around the property - not to mention that the home borders the National Forest Service land!

The fisherman of the family will appreciate the 1.4 mile drive to the Tsali and Lemons Branch boat launches into Fontana Lake, or maybe would rather go with the best fly fishing in the South in Bryson City.

If you're looking for some relaxation, take a load off while enjoying your morning coffee on the deck. As the fog rises off the lake view, you start to see the sunrise off to the left of the deck, just over the mountains. Plenty of wildlife will keep you entertained, from seeing turkey, deer, and especially hummingbirds.

And for the more adventure-minded, be assured that you have plenty to do all around this home. Try going to one of the local marinas to rent a pontoon boat, or rafting/zip-lining at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (five minute drive). And if it's a rainy day, try the local shops in Bryson City (ten minute drive) or take a day trip over to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge (one hour drive).


At nights, bring the family together for s'mores on the deck while the sun sets on the other side of the home. At night, the wide-open sky has very little light so you will find yourself staring up at the stars in wonder. In the meantime, we've left plenty of board games and playing cards for the whole family.

Take a look at our new aerial video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRXmQwFxwY4

Owner's note: When we first decided to turn this home into a vacation rental, we wanted to make sure that this home could be a place that brings families together. In today's world, life is crazy... Your phone is constantly ringing, our kids are always playing games, and families should be closer but find themselves more distant than ever. Though the cell phone reception may be good at this home, we encourage you to disconnect from the outer world and focus on each other and reconnecting the family. Even if this home isn't for you, while you're in the mountains, use this time to connect with your family. In the end, that's all we have. Thank you!

Property manager

Isaac Herrin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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 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 cabin is in the mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mason Mountain Mine and Whistle Stop Mall. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting.
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Bryson City, NC

What's nearby

  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 21 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Nantahala Brewing Company - 21 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 21 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 32 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 140 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Cardinal Coffee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sheffield Mine - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fontana Lake & Sunrise Mountain View! Tsali Sunrise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Fontana Lake & Sunrise Mountain View! Tsali Sunrise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fontana Lake & Sunrise Mountain View! Tsali Sunrise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fontana Lake & Sunrise Mountain View! Tsali Sunrise located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Fontana Lake and Pincu Pottery. Mason Mountain Mine and Sheffield Mine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

Amazing Get-Away

We loved the feel of the home as well as the amazing over look deck out back. Our teens had a good time as well and were actually off their phones enjoying the nature out back. Already thinking heading back with our BIL's family.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Beautiful Cabin; Sketchy Road

This was an emergency replacement to our original rental due to flooding. This cabin was absolutely beautiful and the views could not be beat on the Fontana Lake. The road is likely not passable with low-lying cars because it is natural & steep. We had a truck so it was not an issue and we were told ahead of time about the road, but renters should know this going in. The average car would not do well at all on this road. The amenities were great and the kitchen was fully stocked
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane V.

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

Outstanding view of the mountains!

Close proximity to Bryson City and national park. Very comfortable accommodations for party of six. Excellent view of the Oct leaf colors. We will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

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

Nice Getaway

The kids would have liked another day or two at the house. The veiws were spectacular and provided some quite time away from the fast pace of city life. We will concider coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

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

Beautiful Views

Stayed from 7/2-7/6 : Views were beautiful from the cabin! Would definitely return again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tom B.

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

Bryson City train ride

Great location from Bryson City and beautiful view of the mountains . Only stayed one night but enjoyed our family time. All was good accept the queen bed was not that comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

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

Tsali Sunrise

This was a great stay with a gorgeous view! Everything was super clean and plenty of supplies for our one night stay to visit the North Pole with our family via the Polar Express. Thanks Isaac!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great view

The house looks just like the pictures, view is fantastic. The house is is easily accessible from the road.?
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corine D., Covington, Ga

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

Beautiful

We rented one place and ended up in another place due to a flooded basement. The place was absolutely beautiful and spacious. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Awesome view

This place exceeded our expectations. Very clean and inviting. And the view from the deck to the lake below and the mountain tops were awesome. And that sunrise! Wow…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan C.

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

Awesome

Beautiful view, enjoyed all the features the house had to offer, tried to watch movie on Netflix with family and wifi kept going out but other than that great stay, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jameson H.

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

Jan 2023

Very nice place to stay! Beautiful views (if there’s no fog). Hot tub was spectacular, especially on the chilly nights! Plenty of space, but the twin bedroom was smaller than I had anticipated. Also for anyone that this information might help… the cabin is located right outside of a DUI checkpoint when a holiday is upon us. Also the mattresses are very stiff but it is what you make of it. I love this cabin and definitely plan on coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason A.

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

Fantastic View

Highly impressed with the property. Under the right weather conditions, the sunrise is spectacular. Location was perfect for what we were seeking. Wifi was reliable, cell service not so much. Had one issue with the automatic door lock which was resolved in 5 minutes. Must take a point off for cleanliness due to the somewhat expected mouse droppings and smell in the gameroom. King and Queen beds are comfortable; bunk beds use at your own risk since the tops are ready to fall apart. Overall, I don't think anyone would be disappointed with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E., Alpharetta, GA

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

A wonderful Christmas stay!

We visited for 2 nights with plans for the Polar Express and it was a wonderful stay! 5 adults, 3 kids, and 2 dogs fit comfortably and you CANNOT beat the view. It was some of the coldest days of the year (wind chill below zero) so our plans to visit downtown Bryson City for the afternoon we’re squashed. Instead we stayed at the cabin and watched movies and played board games. The kids loved the toys available at the house as well. We all had a great time. Given the temps, the pipes in one of the bathrooms froze leaving one toilet, sink, and shower unusable but the owner was very communicative and helpful and nothing they could have prevented! One caveat is that there is NOT a conventional oven. There’s a convection microwave and large toaster oven/air fryer combo but we had a large roast that wouldn’t fit in either. We got creative and made it work, but just a heads up for future guests. We will definitely stay again if we find ourselves in that area in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

ASHLEY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H., Charlotte, NC USA

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

Tsali Sunrise is a gem.

This is a very special place. The view and outdoor seating for that are fantastic; the layout of the rooms is ideal for flexible family sleeping arrangements (one bedroom a few steps up that was extra private and protected from downstairs sounds for those who want to sleep in), and it has a better-stocked kitchen than most B&B's. It has the advantage of being close to the highway, which makes outings to other locations during the day convenient. The only glitch was a pilot light out in the fireplace, and it took some time to contact the owner about this, which is understandable, given the holiday season (Thanksgiving). The owners were super helpful in general. We especially appreciated the hot tub being turned on and warm when we arrived. We hope to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

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

Wonderful Stay

Took my two adult kids here for Thanksgiving. The place is wonderful and was very spacious for us and a dog. The view was incredible, and it was a great location for the quiet, yet close to town access. I highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

REGGIE B., mandeville, la

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

Awesome view!

Cabin was clean and well stocked! Owner was very responsive to all requests! What a view!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Beautiful Spot

Great family getaway in the mountains!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Kankanis S.

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

We have a great time.

Private, quiet, good view.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kit B.

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

Great Stay

It was a great stay, with a beautiful view, in a quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

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

Best view ever.

Some days we could not tear ourselves away from the view. It was constantly changing.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristie P.

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

Perfect mountain getaway

Stayed in this house for the weekend to see Unto These Hills a Cherokee Nation Play. This was the perfect spot. Eat at the Cardinal Coffee shop! Also Foragers Canteen.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rick s.

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

Great Place

Booked this property last minute for a few days. I have been coming to SMNP most years since 2005 and rented cabins every year in various locations. Without a doubt this cabin is by far the best Mountain View of them all. This was my first time in the southern access to SMNP. The cabin was clean and communication was great when needed. The only problem we had was the yellow jackets were dive bombing us the whole time. There is a nest somewhere near the deck, but it still didn’t prevent us from enjoying the incredible view and cabin and we would happily come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Isaac Herrin

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