Mallard Cove - lakeside pet friendly

Almond, North Carolina
$316 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Come and experience the Smoky Mountain train ride in Bryson City!
Welcome to Mallard Cove, your perfect escape nestled in the woods yet conveniently close to everything! This spacious cabin, set on over 3-acres, offers a serene lakeside experience while being part of the popular Tobacco Branch Village.

Enjoy private access to a 5+ acre stocked lake right from the property—ideal for fishing (no license required), kayaking, swimming off the floating dock or just soaking in thenatural beauty. You also have a 10-acre grass field with pavilion, BBQ grill, 2 shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pit and babbling brook to entertain the kids, dogs or just enjoy the outdoor space.

Charming Cabin Features:
Main Level: Relax in the cozy 2 story living room with a wood burning fireplace, or whip up a meal in the well-equipped kitchen and dining area. Enjoy the comfort of the master bedroom with an ensuite bath, or take in the fresh air on the large covered porch and front deck.
Upper Level: The upper floor features two additional bedrooms and a shared bath, offering more space for family or friends.
Lower Level: A completely separate apartment with one bedroom, living room and eat in kitchen. This level also houses the washer and dryer. It can be closed off for privacy with a door on the main level.
Outdoor Fun: Grill up some delicious meals on the charcoal BBQ, gather around the fire pit for s'mores and storytelling under the stars, or explore the surrounding woods and lake on our private trails.

Community Amenities for Endless Enjoyment: Mallard Cove is located in a community that offers fantastic amenities, including:
A pavilion for family outings.
Two shuffleboard courts to entertain everyone after a day of exploring.
A large open field for games, playing with your dog, and relaxation.
A small lake perfect for fishing, kayaking, or swimming, or just sitting on one of the benches on the floating dock to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Prime Location – Close to All the Best Attractions!
5 Minutes: Fontana Lake, with 29 miles of scenic shoreline for swimming, water-skiing, fishing, and boating.
5 Minutes: Tsali Recreation Area's famous mountain biking trails.
15 Minutes: Nantahala Outdoor Center for kayaking, rafting, zip-lining, and horseback riding!
15 Minutes: Explore Bryson City for restaurants, shopping, and the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad.
20 Minutes: River tubing at Deep Creek or try your luck at the Cherokee Casino with top-name music performers.
25 Minutes: Visit Fontana Dam, the “Tail of the Dragon,” and numerous charming mountain towns like Waynesville, Sylva, and Cherokee.

Pet-Friendly Paradise! We love dogs and welcome you to bring your furry friends to Mallard Cove! Please let us know the number, type, and a bit about your dogs when booking. To keep this pet-friendly perk available, we ask that you follow our simple rules:
No dogs on furniture or in bedrooms.
Keep barking to a minimum and always leash your dog in community areas.
Clean up after your pet, crate them at night, and when unattended.
There is a $60 pet fee per dog, per stay. If undeclared, a fee of $450 will be charged.

Ready to Book Your Dream Getaway Don’t miss out on the ultimate lakeside mountain experience at Mallard Cove! Whether you’re looking for adventure or tranquility, this cabin offers it all. Reserve your dates now and enjoy the best of Western North Carolina!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2886 Sq Ft (268 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 25+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Dock
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower/tub Combination
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Alvaro

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Everything was great

  • Sreenu A.

    Submitted Jan 5, 2026

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Host seemed very nice and informational.

  • Warren B.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    This cabin was incredible!!! It had so much space, it was incredibly clean, and the view was spectacular!!! We lived our peaceful stay.

  • Brinton S.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    Clean house with everything we needed. Good location to Bryson City.

  • Tommy M.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Amazing house in a semi secluded neighborhood that is not far from any of the local towns. Peaceful and quiet.

  • Greg/Mary S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We enjoyed use of the home and the location. Home was well supplied with kitchen items, towels, etc. Great proximity to Fontana Lake, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and Joyce Kilmer forest.

  • Joyce H.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    House was nice, clean and overall great for our family. But parking was not good! If you have more than two cars pick another home. Also don’t go in rainy weather. Driveway is very bad and almost needs a 4 wheel drive in good weather. Very steep steps out front and twice as many in back of home. Again home is great but driveway and parking is not

  • RUBY H.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 23, 2024

    Such an amazing time we had, we loved the cabin, we’ll visit again.

  • Jessica D.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    This house was very nice. Well stocked with items we might need, no cookie sheet or pizza pan! Location is fantastic close to many things. There is a steep hill down to the lake, a house next door that is really close and a pretty busy road on the other side but over all it was so quiet and beautiful. The owner communicated quickly and were very helpful. We would stay again and would bring more people! It was clean, quiet, close to fishing/hiking with plenty of room! Also for those who care which we did not; there are no TVs in the bedrooms.

  • Rada U.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    House is very nice, clean. Communication with the host was great. Unfortunately the internet reliability and speed was not great and we had to cut our stay there short because of it.

  • Dina & Bryan K.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 5, 2024

    Pleasant - cozy - safe- clean - convenient to white water rafting (WildWater Rafting)

  • Chris J.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 30, 2024

    We would def stay here again. Great cozy getaway with perfect views and pond to enjoy. House was clean and well stocked. Owners were very available with assistance.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$316+
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