We stayed at the cabin for 3 nights. Check in was easy and convenient, could be completed without stopping by office and all the information and directions for the cabin was accurate and easy to follow. Road to cabin wasnt too bad, we did have an suv which would probably be best. The parking area was easy with plenty of room for a couple of cars and turn around.
We chose this cabin for the view and thats what we enjoyed most about it. We also appreciated the games/cards, pool table, and hot tub! The place was clean and there was enough dishes and towels for everyone (4 of us)
We went to the NOC on our first evening, nice dinner on the river and sitting by the river. Was about 15 min from cabin.
The 2nd day we rented a pontoon boat on nearby Fontana lake which was beautiful and we stopped by the river close to the cabin. There was a swinging bridge on Needmore road that was worth visiting due to proximity.
The 3rd day we went to the Okonoluftee river trail at the entrance to the Smokies, about 40 min away. We walked the trail, swam in the river (there were lots of tubers) and saw some elk. We then drove about 25 min to Deep Creek and hiked the easy 3 waterfalls there, also lots of tubers there.
Overall, the location was central to many activities and I would recommend this cabin to others.