Bryson City, North Carolina
Summary:
"Ocona Lake Escape” – Secluded LakeFront Cabin – Shoreline Deck - Fishing - Mountain View – Private & Quiet Setting - Cathedral Tongue & Groove Ceilings – Stone Fireplace – Sparkling Hot Tub – Outside Firepit – WIFI – Private & Upscale Mountain Home Community – 10 Minute Drive to Bryson City/Cherokee/Casino/Great Smoky Mnt Nat Park – Sleeps 6 (New Listing – Sept. 2022)
The space:
Unique Lakefront Smoky Mountain family or couple’s vacation retreat; privately nestled along the shores of quiet Oconaluftee (Ocona) Lake in the beautiful & scenic Bryson City / Cherokee area.
Property has over 400 feet of private waterfront shoreline. Panoramic views of the water both inside the cabin and outside on the decks. No close neighboring cabins/homes on either side of you or across the water; all you see is trees, water and mountain views – very unique given the cabin’s prime location. Only 10 minute drive to all the following top sights: Bryson City, Deep Creek entrance of the Smoky Mnt Nat Park, Cherokee, Harrah’s Casino, and main entrance to the Smoky Mnt Nat Park.
Guests will enjoy the two large covered porches for ample space to gather as a family and enjoy the views, R&R and water fun! First covered porch alongside the cabin has the Hot Tub for that o-so-relaxing soak, gas grill for those master chefs, sectional sofa for casual lounging, and outdoor dining table (seating for 6) for sharing in those home cooked meals and good conversation in the fresh mountain air overlooking the water. Second covered porch is via a staircase (as pictured) down to right along the shoreline of Lake Ocona, perfect for grabbing couple fishing poles. Fisherman’s dream - Fish at the water's edge right from your own private covered porch!
In addition to the two covered porches, there’s also an open air deck that spans the entire length of the cabin. Lounging here affords you a gorgeous view of both the smoky mountains off in the distance AND the water down below. You’ll want to sit and stare at that view for hours (we do!)
Once you step inside the cabin, you’re greeted by the warm tongue & groove pine cathedral ceilings in the main living space, together with a fully equipped & freshly-appointed kitchen. Floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace w/ electric insert, along with a large LED TV/DVD mounted above the fireplace mantle is a sure focal point for gathering around. The living and kitchen space flow together for a light, bright and open floor plan. Plenty of seating to gather on the leather sectional sofa, leather recliner chair, dining table (overlooking the lake), and large kitchen island with additional seating for four.
To the left of the living space, down the hallway, is where you’ll find the guest bedroom (with two sets of bunk beds – perfect for the kids and/or an adult couple sleeping on the two lower twin beds), along with a full bathroom. Laundry room (washer/dryer) is also down that same hall. On the other side of the cabin, to the right of the living space, you’ll find the Primary Bedroom with its own private en-suite full bathroom. Primary has its own TV. You’ll never want to leave your rustic King Bed with views out the glass sliders onto the deck that overlook both the waters below and the mountain views above! A view (not worth) getting out of bed for : )
Cabin is located within the Ocona Lake Estates Community in Bryson City, a private upscale mountain home community, easy access off highway 19 which runs between Bryson City and Cherokee. Community borders the Cherokee Tribal Lands, so the location and proximity to everything nearby is truly unmatched. Easy access in and out of the Ocona Lake Estates community w/ well maintained one lane gravel roads w/ pull outs for passing (though traffic is very light, small community); 2WD vehicles are just fine (nothing overly steep). Cabin’s driveway is on the steeper side, but is fully paved. Guests can park at the top or bottom.
Cabin sits where the Oconaluftee (Ocona) River (which flows directly out of the Smoky Mountain Nat Park and through Cherokee) meets Ocona Lake on the upsteam side of Ela Dam; a smaller lake that is fertile for Trout fishing among other kinds of fish. Water flows very slowly here. Motorized boats are not allowed on Ocona Lake, only kayaks and non-motorized small boats, so you’ll be able to enjoy the peace and serenity without the noise. There’s an area you can put in your kayak, paddle board or other water-toys to enjoy a day on the lake!
So many great attractions nearby - local shops, restaurants, breweries/wineries, the casino, boating/fishing the area rivers/lakes, hikes/waterfalls, river rafting/tubing, golfing, horseback riding, ATV trails, zip lining – to name just a few. An outdoor lover’s paradise! The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad runs out of Bryson City and is a wonderful, scenic keepsake experience.
Visit greatsmokies (dot) com for more great information on the local area!
WIFI Internet is also provided and available. Good for simple web browsing/emails. No streaming or other high usage gaming over the WIFI. Cell service is typically strong at the location of the cabin, so most guests shouldn’t have an issue making calls/text/streaming using their own devices, if desired. Or, unplug from it all (we recommend this approach best)! DISH TV service is provided. Two TVs, one in living room and one in master bedroom.
Absolutely NO SMOKING inside the cabin. A $500+ charge will be billed for any evidence or odor of smoking inside the cabin. If you do smoke, please use approved outdoor waste bins, do not toss over railing. We thank our guests for adhering to this policy for the enjoyment of all our guests.
Arrival information along with our stay policies will be sent to each guest approximately one week before their arrival date.
The host was fantastic to work with! The house is located on the side of a mountain overlooking a scenic river where we seen lots of wildlife. I am looking forward to returning to the house.
We've stayed in dozens of VRBO properties over the past several years and this one is on par with the best of them. Cabin was clean and well maintained. Convienient location and would be great for someone that likes to fish. Owners were very good with their communication and we had a wonderful stay.
My wife and I greatly enjoyed ourselves. The place worked very well for us. It was clean and had everything we needed during our stay. My only complaint was the mile long, single lane gravel road to get to the driveway. We were on the Harley so navigation was challenging to say the least. We made it up and down several times but I wouldn’t recommend this location to newer riders. You need to be experienced or have the right bike, and not a big Bagger like we were on.
Property was stunning! Loved walking down to the waterfront, esp my 11 year old son. House was beautiful, clean and private. Mike, the property owner, checked in with us-felt very taken care of. Thank you Mike! We will definitely be back!
My family stayed here on a visit to the Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas. We chose to stay here because my two boys love fishing. Every evening, we took them down to the dock. The loved catching rainbow trout and rock bass. This was one of their favorite parts of the entire trip. The house was very nicely decorated, as shown in the listing. The bedrooms are a little small, there isn't much room to unpack, but we made it work. The views of the lake are beautiful. We saw a bald eagle and some type of beaver or otter. I absolutely loved all of the outdoor areas. We enjoyed dinner on the patio in the evenings. From this house, it was convenient to hike in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and go white water rafting on the Nantahala River. We enjoyed our stay here and would love to stay here again if we return to the area.
We visit the area regularly and we're perfectly happy with our stay! Lovely private water access & ease of getting into towns was a big plus. Would recommend!
My wife and I rent a cabin or house every year in various places throughout the US. This may be our favorite. Beautiful setting, private but not too remote. We hiked each day on the eastern side of the smokies and avoided all the crowds.
Property was a great location! Space was just perfect for us!! The house was super clean and comfortable.
We loved this house the minute we pulled in! The view of the lake and mountains is so beautiful! We stayed close to Christmas and they had an adorable decorated tree that met us! The house is decorated so tastefully and even included a coffee bar, fire pit, and jacuzzi! There is a nice dock down by the lake! The steps are steep and gives you a workout, but the view is worth it! The house was spotless and the bed was extremely comfortable. The location is between Bryson City and Cherokee so perfect for visiting both areas! Mike, the host, was super nice and easy to communicate with! I highly recommend the Ocona Lake Escape!
We came for our anniversary and could not have been happier. The scenery alone was so relaxing and wonderful, but the home it's self was amazing. It was very clean and very well stocked with anything we could possibly need for our weekend. We are considering staying again this summer with our son to enjoy the water and dock.
We absolutely loved this property and loved staying here! It's a great, secluded location with river front views, and the hot tub is such a great feature. Also, all of the amenities and the house itself are really new and up to date. The host was so responsive and attentive, which I really appreciated! If you're looking to stay in Western North Carolina, pick this place!
This was the perfect place for me and my husband to spend the week. Centrally located for our exploring in all directions. The outdoor space is amazing and the house is cozy.
The property was beautiful and just the perfect place for us! Location is half way between Bryson City and Cherokee and the home had everything we needed and was very cute with alot of personal touches. Bed super comfortable!! Hosts were easy to communicate with regarding questions/ concerns Loved our stay!
Everything was as advertised, and more. I highly recommend this property. Easy drive, within a few minutes of Bryson City and Cherokee. Mike was on top of a minor issue we had with the TV, and very attentive. Beautiful view and a relaxing atmosphere.
Nice place and Mike was great!
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