Three cabins on one ridge above Fontana Lake
Tiny Tuck, Eagles Nest and Eagles Landing look down on the water and across to the Great Smoky Mountains, outside Bryson City, North Carolina.
10/10 on Vrbo across all three cabins
A private hot tub on every deck
Fragrance-free cabins, no pets
Around the bend, the lake becomes the Tuckasegee River.
Fontana Lake fills the valley below the ridge. Follow the water east and it narrows into the Tuckasegee, the river that runs through downtown Bryson City. Tiny Tuck takes its name from it.
October
High
70°F
Low
44°F
Rain
3.2 in
Fontana Lake
About 1,682 ft, 21 ft below the summer level
The drawdown is well underway and the banks start to show again.
- The brightest color below 4,000 feet usually runs mid-October to early November.
- October is the busiest month in the Smokies. Book early and plan for traffic.
- The Cherokee Indian Fair is held in early October.
Climate: NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals, Bryson City station. Lake: TVA Fontana operating guide, level on the 1st of each month.
“A huge highlight was seeing bald eagles every single day we were there.”
Jacqueline · Airbnb · April 2026 · Tiny Tuck
204 of 891 reviews mention eagles
Counted across every Airbnb and Vrbo review of the three cabins.
They land in the pines by the decks
The hosts say eagles perch in the trees beside Eagles Landing and Eagles Nest, and watched a pair build a nest on the Hickory Flats peninsula across the water in 2025.
Year-round residents
The park lists bald eagles as uncommon permanent residents of the Smokies.
Fragrance-free, for guests who react to scent
All three cabins are kept free of added fragrance. Linens, shower curtains and bath mats are washed on site with unscented products, and soap and shampoo are unscented.
★★★★★
“Very clean and fragrance free which is so good since we often deal with allergies.”
Ryan · Airbnb · January 2026
Never used
Air fresheners or plug-ins
Scented candles or incense
Commercial laundry detergent
Fabric softener or bleach
Used instead
Unscented Seventh Generation
Bon Ami and BioKleen
Peroxide, vinegar and baking soda
Unscented Paya or Dr. Bronner’s soap
Eagles Nest
Step-free from the car to the hot tub
Eagles Nest has a sidewalk and ramp to the deck, a 36 inch entry door, a roll-in shower with grab bars and a bench, and room to turn a wheelchair in the main bedroom and bathroom.
★★★★★
“It was the peaceful escape we needed PLUS wheelchair access for our son - which is not always easy to find.”
Tiffany · Airbnb · January 2026
See Eagles Nest
Every cabin has an EV charger for guests. Tiny Tuck’s is a Level 2, 220 volt unit.
Sixteen minutes to downtown Bryson City
Measured drive times from the ridge, Google Maps typical traffic, October 2026. The last stretch is a gravel drive, so guests suggest arriving in daylight the first time.
Explore the area
Flat Branch boat ramp
14 min
Downtown Bryson City
16 min
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
16 min
Deep Creek, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
24 min
Nantahala Outdoor Center
26 to 30 min
Tsali Recreation Area
30 min
Cherokee
35 min
Road to Nowhere tunnel
35 min
Oconaluftee Visitor Center
35 to 45 min
Fontana Dam
55 min
Asheville is about 1 hour 20 minutes, Atlanta 3 to 4 hours, Knoxville 2 hours 20 minutes or more.
10/10
Vrbo · 765 reviews
891
Reviews in total
★★★★★
“This home is absolutely amazing with an extremely quiet peaceful million dollar view.”
Paul · Airbnb · April 2026 · Eagles Nest
★★★★★
“Tiny Tuck was such a beautiful spot with a view that makes it feel like a Bryson City attraction by itself!”
Kaihla · Airbnb · August 2026 · Tiny Tuck
★★★★★
“We saw eagles soaring next to the cabin, while sitting on the deck.”
Wietske · Airbnb · May 2026 · Eagles Landing
Read all 264 recent reviews
Book with the hosts, not a platform
The calendars on this site are the hosts’ own. You see the nightly rate, cleaning fee, 4% service fee and 13% tax before you pay, and dates confirm instantly.
No security deposit
And no pet fee, because pets are not allowed.
50% now, the rest later
30% is due 30 days out and 20% 10 days out.
Free cancellation up to 30 days out
50% back up to 15 days before check-in.
Check-in 4 PM, checkout 10 AM
Self check-in at all three cabins.
Questions guests ask first
All answers in Good to know
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Does every cabin have a hot tub?
Are pets allowed?
Can we book all three cabins together?
Three cabins. One ridge. Pick your dates.
Tiny Tuck, Eagles Nest and Eagles Landing, above Fontana Lake in Bryson City, North Carolina.