Vacation rentals with a kayak in Great Smoky Mountains

The home is absolutely beautiful— so perfect for celebrating my daughter's graduation. Michelle was amazing and truly went above and beyond to make our stay special. She even surprised us with a few graduation items to help us celebrate, which was such a thoughtful touch. The view of the lake was incredible and made the experience even more memorable. I highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

The lake house was exactly what my friends and I were hoping for in a place for a quiet weekend getaway. The house is lovely, our beds were comfortable, and the location on the lake is perfect. I had a question about where to park a truck that didn’t quite fit at the house and she was quick to respond, helpful, and friendly. We would definitely stay again!

This was our family's second stay at Blue Heron Haven and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The house is well-stocked, clean, comfortable, and the location is perfect. It's a great location for swimming on the lake. Becky answered all of our questions and is always helpful and responsive.

This is the kind of place AirBnb was made for. Such a homey space with unique style and personal touches. We enjoyed disconnecting and relaxing inside and out during our stay. The place was well kepted and well equipped for a laid-back long weekend. It was clearing kept clean and tidy but it did have a strong musty smell when we arrived. It mostly aired out after a day with the windows open, but I have to warn others as I know it can be a big issue for some. However, my husband, pups, and I wouldn't pass up the chance to stay again when we want to visit Lake Fontana.

This place is heaven on earth. So idyllic, quiet, lots of hiking. The house itself is cozy and well stocked. Kevin and Linda are wonderful hosts.

Absolutely loved our first stay with them that we extended our stay with them. Stayed in two different locations. Couldn't have asked for a better host! Our first stay was on the lake. Host recommended different places for us. We had never been in the area. House had enough to entertain us that we only went shopping! Kitchen was amazing. It was just like as if I was home, but better! Second stay was a peaceful camper that had friendly neighbors as well. Camper was close enough to everything but secluded that it matched what we was looking for. Our dogs loved both locations as well. Was not a hassle or headache with the fur babies. To say the least we can not wait to stay again! We were already wanting to book another stay before we even left! Will definitely be booking again.

Kelly was an outstanding host - the communication was proactive and so helpful with great recommendations and ways to make our stay easy. The home is beautiful with great views, conveniently located to cashiers, local marina, and a short drive to highlands. We loved it!

Beautiful home & Beautiful location. Directions were clear. Home was perfect for our girls weekend. Comfy beds & very clean. Only issue we had was active birds nest in the stairwell to the front door. Other than that, we highly recommend this beautiful home.

This place is a great location , stocked well and can walk to everything in town . Communicate great . We were in town for a wedding at Village on Green -so easy to get to everything.

We spent Easter weekend here. As we drove in the wild azaleas and dogwoods were blooming, and everything afterwards was just as beautiful and peaceful. My teenagers loved kayaking and my daughter liked the pond so well she slept on the daybed on the porch. I appreciated the feather pillows and reverse osmosis water. Attention has been paid to every detail. I called my Nana to show her the antique desks. My small children enjoyed the toys and my middle son using the pully bucket on the porch. My daughter celebrated a birthday over our stay, more movie guests showed up than expected and I just couldn't turn these kids away. Our hosts were so kind. They of course charged a little extra as was clearly understood via the contract, they were very understanding and polite. The lock to the boat seems to be jamed, the downstairs fireplace is currently non operational, and I'm not sure I'll get back a thumb drive I forgot, but this family has worked hard to create really special place. Five star

I can’t express how nice this cabin is, it’s beautiful. Very nice decor and comfortable beds & furniture. The upstairs loft is so cozy! The deck was spacious and well maintained, the views of the mountains from the covered porch were pretty. Parking is easygoing, no steep driveway. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming! This cabin is not far from the main highway, makes travel easy to navigate the area and explore. The cabin is a few minutes drive from WCU, which is very convenient for anyone in town visiting their college kid. I enjoyed my stay, and I recommend this place a 100%.

Great place, very peaceful and easy to just relax. Very close to bait shops, grocery stores, and marinas, and a short trip to Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg where there are tons of things to do! Added bonus…Buc-ees is not far either :)

This cozy, beautiful spot is a treasure! Kim was very attentive to details in creating a space that is welcoming and feels like home. The kitchen was well equipped, decor blends modern and mountain cottage. Plenty to entertain at the house or nearby. The description helped us know how to best plan our visit to the area and there were great tips and maps at the house too. Beautiful scenery and a great place to enjoy birds, fall foliage, hiking and much more. So thankful for a great getaway!

This place was a great place to get away and relax. It’s peaceful, calm, and quiet. It wasn’t difficult to find based on the directions given… just remember you are in the mountains, so the roads getting there are quite curvy! The lake was small, but just right for my children who took out the kayaks and other boats. There were several boat options to choose from, so that was a highlight for them. There’s a small fire pit where we made s’mores one night, and I noticed a grill, tho we didn’t use it. We had a nice getaway and enjoyed our stay.

Wonderful spot, loved the cabin andthe kayaks and private doc.

Gorgeous all around. We all agreed it was one of the best Airbnbs we’ve stayed at. Views from the house and access to the water and the outdoor dining area were splendid.

The Lake house was one of the quietest and most peaceful air b-and-b's we have stayed at. The new back deck is the highlight of the lake cabin. The rest of the cabin is fully equipped and functional, but we hardly left the back deck. With its fenced in area and gate was perfect for the dog. The kayaks and dock are a nice addition. It is located close to good dining at Micas restaurant and Whiteside brewery. We came for the hiking in Panthertown area. We will be back again.

Jeffery’s place was an amazing place to stay especially for our bachelorette weekend!! The hot tub was nice the place was clean and right beside everything we wanted to do! And the neighborhood was very nice and quiet as well!!!

Wonderful time in this home, tons of space and close to everything downtown. Lovely location with a peaceful dock to sit out for coffee. Home was comfortable and everything was as described. Thanks again!

Our family of 5 really enjoyed our stay. The view was breathtaking and exactly as pictured in the listing. Cody was easy to communicate with and responsive when we had a small issue with the hot tub. We had intended to use the kayaks but found the walk to the lake much farther and steeper than we had expected and ultimately decided to pass, which was disappointing. Aside from that, our stay was great. The house was exceptionally clean and had many thoughtful touches that contributed to a positive experience. We especially loved spending mornings and evenings on the screened-in porch. The house is very close to other properties but we never felt our privacy was compromised and were not disturbed by any noise from anyone else. Overall, a great stay with a kind host. Would definitely recommend!

The house is absolutely beautiful, the first thing you notice is all of the beautiful wood throughout the house. Everything was very clean and there was everything there that you needed.

This cabin was breath taking. Very private & so much space! The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you’d need and the rooms and restroom were very clean! The hot was very responsive and kind! We had no problems with anything throughout the booking process or the stay. I really enjoyed my stay and will definitely be coming back.

Iryna was super helpful and always kept in communication with us whenever we had a question or concern. The place is in a perfect location not too far from stores, gas stations, restaurants, and local attractions but still peacefully away from any busy-ness. It's located up top a pretty steep hill (so keep that in mind when driving) with a nice view of the surrounding hills and nature. There's so much to do near the area, and the house had plenty of entertainment of its own for those lazy-stay-at-home-days. It also came well equipped with everything one would need to get by so no need to worry about overpacking. There is not much to complain about, and everything felt clean enough for the most part. It is spacious for bigger families which is a plus. A couple of minor improvements could be taken into consideration. Overall, this place is definitely worth the stay and we really enjoyed our time here. It was a true blessing!

Our stay at Dylan and Suzanne’ s place was truly exceptional! The cabin Sweet Dreams was spotless, beautifully decorated, and felt incredibly comfortable from the moment we walked in. The location was perfect, close to everything we wanted to do. Overall, we had a fantastic experience and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and stylish stay.