Is Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake?

As of Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake on Jan 21, 2026 start from ￥15,882, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Where is Hickory Ridge - HotTub - GSMNP, NOC, Train and Fontana Lake located?

Situated in Almond, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Fontana Lake and Swain County Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Dec 4, 2024

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

Beautiful setting, lots of privacy

We enjoyed our short stay; it was very comfortable and a beautiful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica w.

Aug 21, 2024

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

Perfect getaway for family and pups

We had a great family getaway. The property owner was very friendly and attentive.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Oct 16, 2024

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed the cabin, and especially the fire pit. Lots of comfortable sleeping space for our friend group.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Oct 24, 2024

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

Great

Great views, nice quiet, nestled among the trees. Nice house and was very clean

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Aug 3, 2023

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

Cozy cottage in the hills

This cabin was extremely clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It was so relaxing and the porch was a perfect spot to curl up with a cup of coffee and a good book in the morning. My family and I all enjoyed ourselves and would definitely recommend this place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Dec 13, 2023

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

Quiet Mountain Escape

Cabin had everything we needed for a quiet mountain weekend. Located 15 mins from town and everything we needed while in the area. Host communicated well when we had questions. Overall great experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Oct 16, 2024

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

Hickory Ridge Long Weekend

Property was as described. We found it easily with the directions provided and via Google maps. I worry about large places sometimes not being clean, but this place was clean and tidy. We enjoyed the park-style grill and evening in the hot tub. Even saw the aurora borealis while there! Good base for our visit to Joyce Kilmer, hiking in Nantahala National Forest, Bryson City, and Great Smokey Mountain National Park.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

Nov 17, 2024

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

Beautiful

Great cabin to get away from it all. There were plenty of bedrooms and we made good use of the fire pit and hot tub. It was lovely to look down and see the river. The only disappointing spot in our weekend is not seeing a bear. Guess we will have to come back and try again. 😀

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Nov 2, 2023

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

Birthday getaway

We came for a quick getaway for my son’s Birthday. We had a great time. The cabin was clean and had all the necessities needed. We visited Bryson City and the Casino in Cherokee. We had a day of rain but enjoyed hanging out at the cabin relaxing. My son enjoyed the hot tub. I would definitely recommend this cabin!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

Oct 13, 2025

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

Clean, well-maintained cabin. Great privacy with the mt top to yourself made the fire pit and hot tub great.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berli M.

Jul 14, 2025

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

Love the mountains of NC and the excellent cabin. The kitchen was equipped to make meals for our family of four, the beds were comfy, the location exactly what we wanted. Close to Bryson City and the surrounding Nantahala Forest and the Smokies. Fontana Lake was at the bottom of our hill and we went paddleboarding there. Loved it!

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary P.

Jan 1, 2025

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

Family Christmas Trip

Great place to stay with all the things we needed. We would definitely stay here again in the future.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christen A.

Dec 24, 2023

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

Perfect little get away.

This little place was perfect. We enjoyed our stay here so much! Look forward to visiting again in the near future.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

von s.

Apr 28, 2024

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

Great visit

Everything was good. Some of the furniture can be upgraded, but the home is nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt L., Rome

Jul 15, 2023

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

Top of the Hill

Property Managers were awesome. Great communication and property was gorgeous. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

Feb 19, 2023

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

Amazing getaway

I definitely recommend!! House was beautiful very clean and net! I would recommend it to anyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

Jun 15, 2023

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

Hickory Ridge

It was a beautiful, clean home with plenty of privacy. We loved the convenient location to the Nantahala River and activities. It was a very easy check in and check out. The house was equipped with all we needed as well. We really enjoyed it and had a great stay! We would definitely do it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Santosh M.

Jul 29, 2023

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

Green paradise

Great smokies getaway, beautiful house, correct as per online description and other reviews. Great for families, we had parents who could not climb stairs and it worked out real well with just a few steps up and down and the car driving all the way to cabin. Close to lot of activities.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur H., Gastonia usa

Jun 24, 2023

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

Hickory Ridge

Very nice. Loved the fact no one was above. The host were wonderful. When and if you need to contact them they respond in minutes

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob K.

Apr 10, 2023

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

Rainy days

We enjoyed the house. It is a little bit of a trek to get to it. The rain did dampen our spirits a bit but we found things to do. As I noted to Mngrs, the kitchen sink leaks and I tried to cut off the water at the valves but they do not work properly.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randall P.

Apr 8, 2023

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

Beautiful scenery! Perfect spot!

My family of 5 stayed here for our spring break. It was the perfect spot. Beautiful home, perfect view. Checking in and out was very easy. Communication was excellent with owner. House was clean. Plenty of cookware, for the nights/mornings you want to cook. We would definitely stay here again. Oh and the drive up to the home isn't as bad as I thought, just a little rough. Just take it easy! Location for our vacay was PERFECT! Went to the wsterfalls, so very beautiful. Visited Cheerokee, was a little disappointed bc the village was closed, only open in the summer. Plenty of shops! Just not what I expected. Our last day we went to The Tunnel To Nowhere, that was pretty cool. And I would definitely recommend checking out Sheffield Mining. The guy that helped us was amazing and the kids absolutely enjoyed that experience. Location 5 ⭐ 's House 5 ⭐ 's

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda S., Hampden, Maine USA

May 28, 2021

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Great spot, difficult owners

The house is lovely and in a a great location. We were able to enjoy solitude and adventure. We worked and schooled from the location and the internet was adequate, though sometimes spotty. We did lose power several times during our stay. While the owners were responsive and courteous initially, they were became accusatory and angry. After check out, they accused us of not declaring our dogs (that we’re clearly discussed in our initial conversations in writing). They said there was dog hair in the hot tub and accused us of putting the dogs in the hot tub, which we surely did not. There was a broken bin in the fridge when we arrived and they accused (did not ask) us of breaking it. Regardless, we said because we did not declare it when we arrived, we said we would pay for it. The bar to the hot tub holder broke when we placed the cover into the holder. It was clear there was some previous damage to the holder given the easy break. Also, regardless, we offered to pay for it but they said they would need to buy an entirely new cover now. The list can go on. We are generally pretty laid back people and would just assume pay for a small item rather than fight about it. We’ve stayed at many short term rentals in the past and only received 5 stars. We were taken aback and disappointed in how the owners approached us. I might suggest if you are considering renting this house and have pets, to find a different location as I do not see the expectations for renting to pets aligning with the reality of hosting pets. Overall, the area was lovely and we had a fantastic month. The sour note the rental ended on was unfortunate.

Stayed 26 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Nov 13, 2022

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

Perfect getaway, great hosts.

The cabin was perfect for our group of two couples with kids and had a beautiful view. We had a great visit and enjoyed the large porches, hot tub, and open layout that was still cozy. The hosts were incredibly responsive and answered all of our questions. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Oct 24, 2022

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

Remote mountain getaway

Perfect for our trout fishing trip. Just a few minutes from the water. This house has a nice layout and is very cozy. The host was always quick to respond and seemed happy to assist.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Oct 5, 2022

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

Beautiful

Beautiful cabin in a beautiful location. We had a wonderful time. The road up tested our nerve a bit but we got used to it. Could update suggestion book with attractions and supply locations that are close by, we discovered more places to visit on our own that were not an hour’s drive away. Otherwise, it was a wonderful experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

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