Waterfront vacation rentals in Fontana Lake

We had a wonderful stay! Great location that is close to many things to do in the area. Unit was very clean, spacious, & had everything one could need. Quiet and peaceful with a nice balcony looking over the river. Thank you for sharing your space!

I took my family to stay in the farmhouse the week of Christmas. The house was very clean and matched the description given. The heater in the pool was out but the hot tub worked. When I had an issue and reached out, it was resolved quickly. It is within walking distance of many things to do. We enjoyed the breakfast vouchers and drinks in the lobby. We also joined in the sing along and s’mores and loved it!

Loved the cabin! A little drive from Gatlinburg, but worth the drive. We had the best time here.

We loved everything about our stay! It was the perfect location, extremely cozy and comfortable felt like home. Ashley was an amazing host and very friendly with lots of recommendations on things to do around the area. 10/10 would stay again!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. Initially we had a little trouble finding, but Romil was available and responsive to help. He showed us grace with an issue and we were appreciative. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

Wendy was absolutely amazing & extremely helpful with any situations, I would recommend this place to everyone & I will definitely be back because of her!!

Mrs. Dottie was wonderful. Her and Mr. Don were beyond friendly and made us feel right at home. The apartment looks just as the pictures show. A new unit. Super clean. (We are very particular people and this place was one of the cleanest ever). We Will definitely be back the next time we stay in Townsend. A wonderful place to spend my 50th birthday. Thank you so much for your hospitality. We wish you both many blessings.

The cabin/condo was the perfect fit for us- family of 7. The hosts were very helpful and responsive. We enjoyed the river and fire pit right on the property. The unit was nice and cozy. Bathrooms and kitchen had all the necessities and the bed were comfortable. Would highly recommend this place. We will definitely be back!

This place left my family and I speechless the moment we walked in, the home is beautiful and very homey! Everything was spotless clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We loved the coffee bar! My family loved the Christmas tree and decorations the home had, made our stay very unique since we were there for the holidays! Kristal sent instructions for the hot tub, she was very helpful and attentive, making sure we had a nice stay, which we did. We definitely coming back to this place again. We absolutely love it so much, my family already looking forward to our next stay!!

Beautiful location with lake access right out the back door. Lovely kitchen and living area. We were there during a cold Thanksgiving weekend. The house was warm, no issues. Becky is very quick to reply and you will NOT be sorry that you reserved her place!

It was the perfect place for a family gathering after Christmas at one of our favorite places. Only wished we could have stayed longer. We’d stay there again.

Our family has been coming to Bear Paw for the last 20 years for our family reunion. This was our first time in this cabin, and it didn't disappoint. Plenty of space, and our children truly enjoyed the game room and well stocked board games. We ended up meeting the neighbors when enjoying the lake and they were so wonderful as well.

The place is exactly as described. Very close to WCU and worked out great during move in day. Relaxing place to stay.

Great place! Beautifully done with cute decor and comfortable.

Great location and house was well maintained. Host and co-host communication was great too.

This vacation involved checking out the area for an upcoming wedding. For the house, we wanted lots of space in the house and easy parking, bathrooms for each family group, family space to hang out, easy walking, and of course access to the lake. All of these happened plus great porch space with the firepit and also the outdoor firepit. The stairs to the lake provided a work out and planning for the day. That is the only consideration for others to be aware of, is if they have a family member that has issues with stairs. The area is beautiful and exactly what we hoped for and this home with the easy contact for any issues or questions made it a great week!

We really enjoyed our stay at Sara and Ed apartment. Everything was clean, the location was perfect because the traffic at the city is really heavy at least in Christmas and you can go walking from the apartment to the restaurant and the most important places in Gatlinburg, just 15 minutes walking. The beds were really comfortable and the balcony was a plus because it is a good place to relax and drink a coffee with the sound of the river. We’ll definitely be back again.

We loved being right on the river with a view of the mountains. Also loved the gas fireplace since the mornings and evenings were cooler. Enjoyed not being in too busy of a place but it was so handy to whatever we wanted to do. It was easy to get to Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg or the park. Great place for 3 couples to stay. We thought it would be a great place for kids, too, but we didn’t bring any :)

Condo was nice and cozy. We really enjoyed our time here. Condo was clean & had everything one might need. Great location. Tons to do around the area. The time we spent in the room was peaceful & quiet. We look forward to our next trip!

It was our second time to stay here. Quiet, not all the hustle and bustle. Easy to get to attractions when you want to.

This is our second time staying at River Retreat. We can’t say enough good things about Jackie and this condo. She is the perfect host. From Booking to check out was a great experience. She makes sure we are well taken care of. Jackie goes the extra mile to make sure you have a wonderful stay. The condo is so nice. Always very clean and well stocked. We feel right at home when we walk in the door. It’s not far from the Apple Barn and the Parkway. We love the close location. The river runs along the back of the property with woods behind it so you feel like you’re further out. It’s very peaceful. We love it!

Perfect location, loved the condo, it looks exactly like the pictures, definitely would stay again

We booked last minute and by that, a day and a half before we arrived. Darlene responded within minutes and made arrival so easy with perfect directions/information. Darlene checked in with us during our visit and with the welcome packet Darlene sent us, I had minimal if any questions. The place exceeded our expectations and was so very close to the club and all the amenities. View was beyond! The only negative was we never saw a bear. 😂 We will be back!

Absolutely loved the location and our room! Our family of 6 was very comfortable and felt right at home 🏡