Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake.

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Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Washer

Explore the area

Almond, NC

Fontana Lake4 min drive
Bryson City Gem Mine17 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad24 min drive
Gatlinburg, TN (GKT-Gatlinburg - Pigeon Forge)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

The Hoot Owl is a popular honeymoon destination, family reunion locale, and a quick rafting/biking getaway (just minutes to Tsali or the NOC). This cozy cabin is nestled in the woods, offer mountain peeks, and will comfortably accomodate up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The first floor offers a bedroom with queen bed, a full bath, a two story great room with stone fireplace, a dining room/den, and a fully stocked kitchen. The upstairs offers two lofts, the Master Loft has a king bed and full bath and the Sky Lounge Loft is set up as an additional living room and sleepng area with queen futon. This room has floor to ceiling windows and amazing views. There is a wrap around covered porch with outdoor dining and lounge seating. There is also an open deck area with a hot tub and grill. There is WIFI, 3 TV's and DVD players, and a phone with unlimited long distance service. The property has a covered carport and long driveway that will accomodate up to 3 vehicles. This cabin resides within a quiet and peaceful community which offers a private lake. The lake is great for fishing and swimming. The location is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts as Tsali hking and mounain biking trails are only 5 minutes away, Lake Fontana and boat rentals are only 5 minutes away, Nantahayla Outdoor Center Rafting and Ziplining is only 15 minutes away, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and other great dining and shopping opportunites in Bryson City are also only 15 minutes away. The Hoot Owl is pet friendlly so your entire family can vacation together.

Property manager

Michelle Shelby Spinneweber

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Almond

This chalet is located in Almond. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Pincu Pottery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Bryson City Gem Mine and Great Smoky Mountains Railroad. Smokey Mountain Trains Museum and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company are also worth visiting.

Almond, NC

What's nearby

Fontana Lake - 4 min drive
Bryson City Gem Mine - 17 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 24 min drive
Smokey Mountain Trains Museum - 24 min drive
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Rivers End Restaurant - 18 min drive
Kudzu Bar - 10 min drive
Pizza By the River - 18 min drive
Cardinal Coffee - 9 min drive
Stecoah Diner - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly. Hot Tub. Fireplace. Grill. Outdoor Firepit. WIFI. Community Lake. located?

Situated in Almond, this chalet is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Tuckasegee River and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katie K.

Mar 10, 2024

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

Secluded mountain retreat

My partner and I brought our dog here for a weekend getaway. It was perfect for us! We rested and relaxed and the cabin had all we needed - hot tub, beautiful mountain views, Roku tv, stocked kitchen, gas fire place, and is generally such a cute cabin. Shelby was so responsive and a lovely host.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya M.

Feb 12, 2024

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

Love the cabin and hot tube.

Communication and directions were precise. The cabin was very clean and inviting!! The beds slept good and siting was comfortable. The fireplace was nice as well. Relaxing in the hot tub was great. Rating this trip a 5 star all around!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

oliver r.

Jan 1, 2024

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

Recommend

My first time renting a cabin. The whole process was simple and as described in listing!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Oct 1, 2023

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

Mountain getaway!

Cannot say anything bad about this property! It was clean and neat and had everything we could have possibly wanted. The property manager was readily available and responded to any question I ask. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

Sep 20, 2023

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

Spectacular

Cabin was exactly as described. Clean, cozy and well equipped kitchen with a gas fireplace inside. Fire pit outside complete with proper firewood and plenty of seating. Hot tub, picnic table, rocking chairs on the deck with a view to die for. Hostess promptly answered all our questions and made our stay phenomenal.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Shelby Spinneweber

I go by Shelby and I am a sagittarius:) Which makes me a lover of travel and adventure . I like to write, read, eat really good food in really nice or really unusual restaurants, and listen to all kinds of music (country, jazz, blues, classical, old rock) I appreciate a finely crafted cocktail and prefer 'top shelf'. My husband and I have 10 horses (mostly quarter horses) and we like to trail ride at the beach and numerous state parks. I am a fan of camping. I would like to work on the 'glamping' thing. I work full time as a realtor in NE Florida. I specialize in St. Augustine which is the oldest city in the US! My work keeps me really busy but I like it as I get to work with buyers and sellers from all different walks of life and I get to see a lot of nice homes. I like renovation projects best as I love to see an old home with good bones get new life. In early life I grew up on 40 acres in Pennsylvania. I moved to S. Florida in the 80's and now live near St. Augustine, FL.

Why they chose this property

From the moment I first walked in this chalet I was enchanted. I loved the stone fireplace, the two story great room, the upstairs loft with floor to ceiling windows and the unique bridge connecting the two lofts. I found this place to be so peaceful and I had to make it mine and I also wanted to share it with others. I also loved the community lake which I knew would be perfect for swimming and fishing.

What makes this property unique

Super close to NOC, Lake Fontana, Smokey Mountain Railroad. Plenty of room to park 3 vehicles. Really quiet and peaceful setting but so close to so many wonderful things to do!