Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views

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Welcome to Sunrise Cove!
Bar Seating for 2
Back Inside- Fully Equipped Kitchen
An assortment of Small Appliances are provided
Electric Range, Keurig Not Available
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9.0Outstanding
(24 Ratings)
"Everything we needed was included, as well as several things we hadn't thought of (the guitar!). Views were lovely and the whole family were delighted with the home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at ..."
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9.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(24 Ratings)

House in Stecoah, NC

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Sunrise Cove offers lake living in the Smoky Mountains at it's best! Located on pristine Fontana Lake for your fishing, boating and swimming adventures. You won't want to leave this serene atmosphere, but if you do, you're only 20 minutes to Bryson City with shopping, dining, white water rafting and more. Don't forget about the Great Smoky Railroad! Book now for the Polar Express! The Nantahala River, Nantahala Outdoor Center and the Gorge are just 15 minutes away as well! Feel free to bring your boat!

As you enter the cabin, you'll immediately be greeted by an open floor plan, with cathedral ceilings and lots of windows for natural sunlight. The main living area is thoughtfully decorated with comfortable furnishings. Gather in the dining space or well equipped kitchen as you cook up your favorite meals.

You have 2 guest rooms to choose from, the comfortable primary bedroom with ensuite is on the main level and upstairs is a loft bedroom with ensuite as well.There is no doubt that you will spend most of your time enjoying the outdoors, boasting two levels of covered deck and a screened-in portion, there is not a bad spot to take in the views of the mountains and the lake. You will also have direct lake access, just take the stairs that lead down to the floating dock. Bring your boat, kayaks and any other water toy you love!

You will not want to leave this peaceful mountain lake property!

Exclusive Yonder Special: When you book Sunrise Cove you will receive a special code for discounted tickets to the Biltmore Estate! Contact Yonder for more info.

Home Truths:
- Sleeps in beds: 4 - Max Occupancy: 6
​​​​​​​- Inflatable kayaks are provided as well as a limited selection of life jackets and floats
- Security camera outside front door and at dock
- We do want to let you know that there is lake access year round. However, Lake Fontana is dropped significantly beginning the end of Sept through April. The lowering will take time and water will continue to be under the dock for a period of time, but all based on weather. When the dock is on dry land you can walk down to the water or head over to Princes' Boat dock, just around the corner for lake/boating options in the winter! There is plenty of water in the lake overall and great for fishing in the winter!
- Dock is accessed by a number of wooden stairs descending from the porch. Recently added lighting (floodlights from the house and lanterns along the stairs) eases navigation and can be accessed while ascending or descending.
​​​​​​​- Guests should expect a fireworks show on or around the weekend of July 4th, and other noise associated during boating holidays.
-Boat info: Owner's boat stays there full time. Guest are still welcome to rent one and park on other side of dock. Boat trailer will need to be left at the launch where the boat is put in (Prince Boat Dock) as there is no room for boat trailer parking at the property or trailer turn around.
* Prince Boat Dock- 237 Prince Boat Dock Rd, Almond, NC 28702 (828) 479-3704. (approx 0.5 mile drive from house)
Guests are welcome to keep the boat in front of the home tied up to the dock overnight and throughout their stay, or 'beached' if the water levels are low in the winter time. In case the owner's boat is being docked, there is another available spot (There is a ladder that can be folded up onto the deck which allows another boat to dock).
- There is an air mattress with linens in the loft
- Yonder provides linens for all beds; other occupancy will require guests providing their own linens
- Internet Speed: Download - 25Mbps Upload - 5Mbps
- Cleaning fee: Yonder openly shares our Cleaning Fees in a manner of full disclosure, as we think this is the most honest and forthright approach with respect to our guests. Our Cleaning Fees are backed by our Clean Guarantee, which reflects the highest level of standards, pristine environments for our guests, and a level of clean that surpasses any other vacation homes; we literally guarantee it!

Quiet Policy: Please note that the property is located in a very quiet community. Parties, loud noise and unruly behavior are absolutely prohibited, and guests are expected to respect the neighbors and the peace this mountain retreat area affords.

Pets: Many of our guests have allergies so we have maintained a pet-free environment so they can enjoy their vacation without the potential of an allergic reaction. If you have a pet we can recommend some alternatives nearby.

Early Check In and/or Late Check Out may be possible, depending on cleaning schedules and other reservations. If it is possible, there may be an additional fee that would be determined based on the time that you wish to check in or out and the seasonal rates.

Please inquire for details regarding payment, the cancellation policy, military discounts, and trip insurance.

Note: Reservations over 30 days are subject for review prior to acceptance. A separate rental agreement will be required for 90+ day stays.

Last Minute Bookings: Reservations made within 7 days of check-in require additional verification, including selfie/photo of government-issued ID matching the reservation name, and photo of payment method in the primary guest's name. Failure to complete verification may result in cancellation.

Amenities at Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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    Ratings and reviews

    9.0 / 10.0
    Outstanding(24 Ratings)
    10.0 / 10.0
    Everything we needed was included, as well as several things we hadn't thought of (the guitar!). Views were lovely and the whole family were delighted with the home. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sunrise Cove and will remember our trip for years to come!
    10.0 / 10.0
    The cabin was beautiful and the view amazing. We enjoyed fishing (caught no fish) the lake has beautiful views. The house was equipped with every kitchen item we needed. Nice screened in porch for outside dinning. The only down side for this cabin are the steps. There’s 52 steps from parking to the cabin. The. 48 from cabin to the water. We had 4 quest over 60 and it was a struggle, I had back surgery last October and my husband had open heart surgery in Dec. neither of us were in the physical condition to climb that many steps. We did have a wonderful time there. Everything else was great.
    10.0 / 10.0
    Great House with fabulous views of Lake Fontana! Very nice recent updates. Kitchen and grill nicely appointed. Bathrooms and bedrooms were perfect for our 2 adult couples.The driveway is about 1000' of uneven gravel. Very difficult passage for our sportscar. There are 43 steps down from the parking area to the house. They would be a challenge for anyone with impaired mobility.
    4.0 / 10.0
    Home is clean but there were issues with the listing which have since been corrected (and some that still are not!). More specifically (and yes, I saved a copy of the webpage with the original description), we received a note 1 week before arrival informing us that we could not park our trailer at the home (new bullet point #5), second we were quite surprised at the presence of the owners boat being there as again that was not stated when we booked (and it's pretty hard to tie a boat up at the front of the dock Yonder when their bow is sticking past 2-3 feet, I suggest you revise that), third the poorly described directions which are pretty much a choose your own adventure as someone has put a white sign with an arrow in front of the large tree/road sign pointing west towards the cemetery which says "Lakeview Drive" which you definitely do not want to take as it leads to a washed out dirt two track, fourth the road is really a gravel two-track with a hill on one side and the lake on the other and there is no way you are parking a full-size vehicle; as someone who has rented cabins in Gatlingburg and other areas this is not unfamiliar but at least described, fifth the WiFi was out of service with a stated time of resolution on the day before checkout hence the "WiFi" TV being pretty useless as well as having no other means of communication as you will have zero cell service. Lastly, the cove itself was frankly loud and not peaceful.
    2.0 / 10.0
    The owner parks his boat in the only accessible spot at the dock. When we complained, we were told to park on the other side - the side with the large mounted plastic ladder. But you wouldn't know that because the pictures they use in this advertisement shows an open and unobstructed dock with no ladder mounted. The listing was updated since we complained to say the owner leaves their boat, but the picture is still there Our whole trip was supposed to be us using that dock for fishing and recreation, we had to change all our plans. The picture provided is basically the whole house, you will only be staying in the top half, the bottom half is locked up and inaccessible. There were drain flies in the master bathroom.
    8.0 / 10.0
    The house was very nice, clean, cutely decorated, peaceful view of the lake, well stocked with necessities, and met all of our needs as a family. The lake itself was beautiful, serene and very quiet…authentic and untouched. Really felt connected with nature. Although we didn’t use, the kayaks were a nice bonus. We loved having the private dock and direct lake access. However, if bringing a personal boat like we did, the roads down to the property are steep and narrow with very limited space to turn around if pulling a trailer. This was an initial challenge and we got it worked out but having that information upfront would have been good to know to plan ahead on the way in. The kids had fun on the rope swing and jumping rock we found on the lake, and exploring Hazel Creek. Also an easy drive over to Bryson City or Nantahala Outdoor Center. Overall, we enjoyed our week at this cozy and cool lake house!
    10.0 / 10.0
    My husband and I and our 2 adult children recently stayed a week at peak season.Pros: kudos to the cleaning crew- every corner of the house was spotless! Beautiful home with airy open floor plan, a sun deck, shaded deck, porch, and screened porch- everyone found their favorite spot. House was well-equipped and we lacked for nothing. Bonus that there were kayaks, floats, and pdfs to use- a nice feature that made our trip memorable!My husband is in his sixties with a bad knee, but he never complained about the stairs. If you live in a 2 story home, you will have little issue with the stairs, though the top section has odd spacing which might be difficult if you have mobility issues. I don’t think there is always a railing.There is a community dock just past the house. The boat traffic was fairly minimal and they observed the no wake zone and were friendly and fun to watch.Cautions: We would have liked better directions. Once you get to the cemetery at Lake View Drive, don’t follow the sign up the hill. You want the lower gravel road that feels more like a left fork in the road. If you are a reader, bring your own books.We stayed the week of 4th of July. There is an annual party at the end of the cove that culminated with loud activity. I was dismayed at first, but we ended up enjoying it. If you want a quieter stay, you might want to avoid holiday weekends. We look forward to returning!!
    10.0 / 10.0
    Fantastic

    FAQs

    Is parking included with this house?

    Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

    Is there a pool at this house?

    We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

    Is Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views pet friendly?

    Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

    What amenities are available at Sunrise Cove | Lake Fontana with Private Dock and Lake Views?

    We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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