Title: Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=92201116&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village Cottage in Fontana Dam with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village ![Interior - Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village (Fontana Dam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92210000/92201200/92201116/w903h683x60y0-5181d61a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village (Fontana Dam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92210000/92201200/92201116/w904h683x61y0-be320b4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village (Fontana Dam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92210000/92201200/92201116/w905h683x59y0-c9fd2522.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village (Fontana Dam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92210000/92201200/92201116/w903h683x61y0-e8075e0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village (Fontana Dam)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92210000/92201200/92201116/w906h683x59y0-d1ec443c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quaint cove near Fontana Village resort, this cozy mountain home offers Smoky Mountain National Park views from all main living spaces. With two living rooms and a large outdoor deck on 1.5 acres, you can spread out and unwind amidst nature's beauty. Enjoy the newly updated kitchen for cooking meals or explore nearby attractions like the Appalachian trailhead at Fontana Dam. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village Our cozy mountain home has breathtaking views of Smoky Mountain National Park from all main living spaces. With two living rooms, large outdoor deck, and nearly 1.5 acres, there is no shortage of space to spread out. This home is nestled just a short drive up the mountain from Fontana Village resort/marina and 10 miles from the Tail of the Dragon. It includes a carport and is easily accessible by paved roads and a circular paved driveway. \- 2000 Square foot cottage on a level 1.5 acres with long range, northeast mountain views year round. \- Watch the sunrise over Smoky Mountain National Park. \- Located in a small, quaint cove (please be mindful of neighbors). \- Home is cooled/heated by mini-split air conditioning units. \- Newly updated kitchen with all supplies needed for cooking. \- All 2.5 bathrooms recently renovated. \- Master bath includes walk in shower. \- Main bath includes a tub/shower combo. \- Indoor laundry room. \- Black out shades and curtains in each bedroom. \- Large deck off side of the home. \- Less than 1 mile to Fontana Village Resort with 2 swimming pools, tennis courts, beach volleyball, playground, mini golf, frisbee golf, mountain bike rentals, and boat rentals are available. \- 4 Miles to the Appalachian trailhead at Fontana Dam. We love hikers! \- 1.5 Miles from Hellbender 28 \- Public access to boat launch available at Fontana Resort Marina and also at Cable Cove public boating access off Fontana Road (NC Hwy 28) All areas of the home are accessible to guests with the exception of a locked storage closet off the master bedroom and carport workshop. Other things to note \-The home is located in a cove on the mountain and is a dead zone for cell phones. Starlink wi-fi internet is provided. No land-line. Any web based messaging works well or wi-fi-based cell phone calling. \- DVDs & DVD player available. \- Closest grocery store is located in Robbinsville 25 minutes from the house. Plan accordingly. The Fontana Village General Store and the Pit Stop gas station also sell items you may have forgotten. \- Graham County was previously a dry county and only wine and beer are available for purchase at the local grocery or convenience stores. Plan accordingly. \-Our home has steps to enter the front door and has two small sets of steps inside the house, so just be aware before booking. \-Toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, and laundry detergent are provided. \- Towels and linens are provided for your stay. \-The kitchen does NOT have a dishwasher. HOUSE RULES: \- Keep noise to a minimum after 10 pm. \- There will be NO smoking inside the home. Extra cleaning fees to remove odors or stains will be applied. \- Pets allowed if you request during booking. We will apply additional fee for deep cleaning. \- We will do our best to accommodate changes to check-ins/outs or other requests. \-The home was purchased by our family and renovated to be a functional spot for friends and family to gather, and we open our home to you. We expect for our guests to treat our property kindly. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 9 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Executive House, Mountain View | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108430000/108428300/108428212/c5deb55c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Yellow Creek Cabin Robbinsville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=108428212&PinnedHotelID=108428212&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4760000/4758700/4758654/a25673fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Vista Hotel and Suites Vonore - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym 7.6 Good 409 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=4758654&PinnedHotelID=4758654&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11&selected=92201116&PinnedHotelID=92201116&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=92201116,108428212,4758654) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 9 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Fontana Dam, this cottage is in the mountains. Tuckaleechee Caverns is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Fontana Dam travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fontana-Dam.dx183750) [View more Cottages in Fontana Dam](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fontana-Dam-Cottages.d183750-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=35.431408,-83.83986&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kahwEb%7Eu%7EN%3FS%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FS%40S%40Q%40S%40QBS%40Q%40SBSBQBQBQBQDQBQDSDQBQDQDOFSDOFOFQDQFOFOFOFQHMFQHMFOHOHMHOHMHMHMJMHMJMJMJKHMJKJKLKJKJIJKLKJGLKLILIJGLILGLILGNGLGLELGNGLELENELCNENELCNCLCNANCNALCNAN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40NBLBNBNDLDNDLBNDLFLDLFNDLFLFLFLHLFLHLFLHJHLJLHJHLJJJJHJJJJJJJLJJJLHLJLHLHLHLJLHNHLFNHNFLHPFLFPHNFNFNDPFPDNFNDRDNDPDPDPBRDPBPBPBPBPBPBRBR%40P%40R%40PBR%3FP%40R%40R%3FP%40R%3FP%3FR%3FR%3FPAR%3FPARAR%3FPCRAPARAPCPCRCPCRCPCPCPEPCPEPEREPENEPGPENGNERGNGNINGNGNINGNINGLININKJINILILKLILKJKLKJKLKJKJKHKJMJKHMHMJKHMFMHMHMFMHMFMFMFODMFMDMFODMBODMBODODM%40ODO%40OBM%40OBO%3FM%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAO%3FMCOAOCOAMEOAMEOEOCMCOEMEMEOGMGMEMGOGMGMIMGMIKIMGMIMKKGMKKKKIKKMKKKKMIKKMKKKMIMKMIMIOIKIOIOIMGOIOGOIOGOGOGOGOESGOGOEQGQEOEQCSEQEQCQEQCQCQCSCQCSAQAQCSAQASAQAS%3FSAQ%3FS%3FQ%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JO-ik383Xchfps42BbPLvohOJYc=) Fontana Dam, NC ### What's nearby - ![Sunrise over Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Shutterstock ID 674191873; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635056394289/e3065e29-6298-4bd3-b081-46bbfb878e91.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Fontana Lake 7 min drive \- 4.2 miles - ![lake santeetlah in great smoky mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532656730/d95c6f60-437e-4e17-85c2-e95ee64f3975.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Santeetlah Lake 29 min drive \- 15.9 miles - ![Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Train, adjacent to the Tuckasegee River. It is a freight and heritage railroad in Western North Carolina](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6130031/4e1fc0e9-1926-489f-a86b-087e314ac039.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Smoky Mountains Railroad 48 min drive \- 39.0 miles - ![Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring a waterfall, forests and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754762509/b2c15e79-d4c4-42e0-b8fe-23d43f0173f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Great Smoky Mountains National Park 51 min drive \- 41.8 miles - Fontana Dam Town Hall 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) 96 min drive ### Restaurants - Wildwood Grill at Fontana Village 4 min drive - Tapoco Tavern 24 min drive - Quill's Canteen 4 min drive - Fontana Village Rec Hall 4 min drive - Mountview Bistro 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village have a pool? ### Is Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village? ### What time is check-in at Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village? ### What time is check-out at Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village? ### Where is Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Knotty & Nice Cottage Mountain Views, Near Tail of the Dragon, & Fontana Village Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony M. 1 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4 guys 2 fast cars I was just telling a friend that if I had to rebook this trip I would start with rebooking this house. The four of us found plenty of room to spread out and relax after driving the mountain roads around the resort. We cooked a meal in the kitchen and found everything where you would just expect to be. The view is something out of a painting and is epic. The property is well maintained and comfortable. The hosts are responsive and pleasant. Only small issue is if your car is super low be mindful of the driveway, don't use the church side of the driveway. The red car just made it. ![Oh the view!!!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/acc07a20-6eb6-4749-8e0b-0d27e3f68d8a-1751373753846.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Very well maintained property. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/ee88c088-e7c7-4f1a-b94a-41a86bfcf9e2-1751373766142.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![First driveway only in and out for the red car. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2424c12b-8061-4def-bde1-bebe102c17dc-1751373774807.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![You can fit two cars under cover. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f55e0079-7ecc-458b-b138-fba134f86cb6-1751373786972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tony M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah H. 23 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our third time staying here. Always enjoy our time here. ##### Hannah H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Nicky H. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great sport for us. As a car enthusiast this is a great place to stay. Being just a few miles from the "Tail of The Dragon" and our car rally based at Fontana Village. The house is well kept and has plenty of room for the kids to be separate from the adults. The only issue that we have is trash deposal. I think it would be easier for the cleaner to take care of the trash since they're local and know where to take it. For the customer to have to drive miles down the road to find a dumpster and make room to pack the trash out. (We're in a 2 seat sports car with limited truck space.) Is a pretty big ask. That being said we love the place and have already booked for the next car rally. ##### Nicky H. 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