Coming Soon

Ridgetop Refuge A future Fontana Lake cabin rental in the Smokies

A hand-built mountain retreat near Bryson City and Fontana Lake, in the Great Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina. Opening as a rental once North Carolina's owner-builder waiting period ends.

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Built to Last, Built to Share

Ridgetop Refuge is being built as a family retreat and will open as a short-term cabin rental. Under North Carolina's owner-builder rules, the cabin can't be rented until at least a year after its Certificate of Occupancy.

Mountain Setting

About 2,400 ft up, with ridge-top views. Near Bryson City and the Nantahala National Forest.

Owner-Built Quality

Hand-built by the owner, with every step documented in the build journal. Built to be handed down, not flipped.

The Smokies

Close to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Fontana Lake, tubing, hiking, and fly fishing.

A Note on Timing

Under North Carolina's owner-builder rules, the cabin can't be rented until at least a year after its Certificate of Occupancy. The clock starts when the Certificate of Occupancy is issued, and the build timeline shows where that stands. I'll announce the date here when the CO is in hand. Friends and family are welcome in the meantime — just reach out below.

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I'll reach out when Ridgetop Refuge opens for bookings. Questions are welcome too.

I'll only use your email to reply and to tell you when booking opens.

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