Lakeview at Fontana

Lovely cozy place full of small touches like cucumber basil water, afternoon cheese and wine treats, delicious European like breakfast and amazing absolutely amazing spa!

Wow. Beautiful, relaxing, welcoming, rustic luxury. Will be back again!

Cute, chic, quiet and serene — this is an awesome place to getaway and relax!
After seeing Lakeview at Fontana written up in Southern Living several years ago, it’s been on my list of places to stay.
It finally happened this past weekend (mid-​August 2015), and it’s all I expected it to be. The owner, Tetia, is super nice and very into helping you feel welcome to not only her inn, but also the Bryson City area.
Our room (#5) was clean and equipped with a kitchen to prepare an entire meal. Hands down though, my 2 favorite parts of our stay was the bed (soft sheets for days and comfy pillows), and of course, the deck with the view of the lake. Nothing like enjoying their free happy hour wine and cheese taking in the view, as well as breakfast the next morning.
This would be a perfect place for a mother/​daughter get away and for couples (if the husband can do without TV for a day or 2).
Put Lakeview at Fontana on your list!!!

Best place I have been too so far. I have told anyone that will listen to me if you want to get away for the weekend COME HERE!
It was perfect! Quiet, great views, wonderful common area. We did not know there were not going to be TV’s or internet so we did not bring any books. We went into DT Bryson City and bought a few for each of us. We just sat outside over looking the mountains, or when it got chilly inside by the fire place. It was so relaxing. We did yoga in the am, and got some spa services in the afternoon, it was the best get away. We went mid October and the weather was perfect!
The breakfast in the am was fantastic! Just a nice unique buffet of local pastries and breads, and homemade granola and yogurt. They served you an coffee with a french press which I loved. It in the evenings they had wine/​cheese happy hour. SUCH A GREAT PLACE! Husband and I are coming every where. There were tons of free hiking trails, it was just so nice!

This place is a gem! It may not have all of the amenities we like (we do like a tv in the room to drown out the AC noise even though there is a tv room) but we would not hesitate to stay here again because of the charm, quietness, quaintness and friendliness of the staff, even the other guests were kind. Reggie, the cat, is definitely a greeter and knows no strangers, there is a pool and the morning coffee and afternoon wine is so relaxing. Can’t wait to go back!

Tucked away location near lots of great hikes.
Very welcoming staff with complimentary wine and snacks in the evening and breakfasts in the morning. There is an on-​site spa and yoga classes. My massage was wonderfully relaxing. Our room was small but warm and comfortable and quite. Great weekend away for 2!
Relaxing. Peaceful. You will want to turn your phone off while you are here.