You may consider putting up your tent INSIDE that "rustic" cabin, especially when you see its condition. Some of our friends had one last May, and spent as much time as possible away from it...they were constructed back in the 40s-50s, and not a lot had been done to renovate the one they rented.

We had reserved one of them, too, but ended up changing our reservation for a new one with heat, a/c, running water, and a working bathroom. Unfortunately, our stay there was cut short by the fire...but THAT is another story....

 

This is true, the RUSTic cabins are quite old and moldy but it beats camping if it's your only option.

marybeth26 to set your mind at ease the fire had nothing to do with the cabin.
A falling tree branch took down a power line that started a fire that was brought undercontrol by several volunteers.
Due to no electrical power after that a few were displaced from their cabins.

 

[quote=cabriopilot;2626130]This is true, the RUSTic cabins are quite old and moldy but it beats camping if it's your only option.


I daresay she could still pitch her tent inside a Rustic Cabin...even to the point of driving the tent stakes into the flooring, as it's so bad that Fontana would NEVER know. That said, a tent INSIDE a Rustic Cabin might behoove Fontana to raise the price on future rentals, since it would DEFINITELY be construed as an upgrade!

 

Funny you should mention that, the first time I stayed in one of the older cabins they told me it was upgraded.
After my stay I did not dare ask what the non-upgraded option would have been.

 

Ok now I am just really nervous about this whole RUSTIC cabin thing, but I didn't get my mini until late last year and find out about the event until later so that was all they had left. I will chalk this year up to a new experience anyone know when they will take reservations for next year?!?!

 

I'd say not to worry. Even if you HAVE reserved a rustic cabin, you can still cancel and hang out on here as the dates get closer. A lot of people find they cannot attend afterall, for whatever reasons and need to ditch rooms or other places to stay. My comments are based on what my friends told me last May about THEIR misfortune, and I am now GLAD we were still able to change our reservations for a more expensive, but MUCH BETTER, upgrade.

But, to answer your question, sure, they will reserve for you next year, too.

 

Fontana Village has accommodations at the following levels of comfort: Good, Better and Best.
While the Rustic Cabins are not a 5 Star hotel, it will serve the purpose of adequate shelter.

When you find yourself at the main lodge you'll quickly realize that there are better accommodations
because of the newer facilities, exercise room, ice/soda machines, sauna, gift shop and restaurant.

And if you happen to be invited into one of the newer cabins you'll then see that they have all the
modern conveniences that the rustic cabins does not and for the most part are closer walking distance
to the center of the MOTD activities (less of a hill climb).

But all in all you have much better accommodations in that rustic cabin than someone staying at one
of the distant motels that I have heard stories about.

So the moral of this story is "Don't fret and book early".

They normally open registration for the following year about 375 days away or at least that's what they did last year.

You'll be fine...

 

if anyone is looking for a room at tapoco lodge, they will have a cottage opening up because I will not be going now.

 

i may have an open bed room in my 2 br, 2 bath w/ fireplace azalea cottage as friends have backed out....as has my wife . some of my local miniclub folk have yet to confirm...so, if yer interested send me a pm.

 

Philly Mini reply sent via e-mail.

 

that was easy

anyone looking for a couch? we still have some room

 

pm sent to oxtox

 

hey guys,
the cottage is now full!
good luck finding something. i'm sure others will be in the same spot i was, where someone has to cancel see you there

 

MUShadd Did you cancel totally or are you saying that someone can take over your res.?

I am in need of a lodge room or cabin room. I can take over a res or split fees. Not picky, just need a bed, bath and roof. Tentatively, it will be two people. Unless, my GF can't make it. We are relatively quiet, so no threat of keeping anyone up all night.

 

I have to ask...how bad are the 1 bedroom Willow cabins at Fontana?

 

5-6 years ago when the Willows were new, they were nice. They are "crailers". A combo trailer/cabin. Hopefully, if Fontana has kept them up, they will be 100% better than the rustic Dogwoods.

Lois

 

Thanks so much much!! No matter what happens I am so excited about my first MOTD!!!

 

Willows are okay...Dogwoods are not so okay, but they provide a roof at least and plumbing. Beats camping if the weather's not good...
Maybe Fontana has been working on the Dogwood cabins and they aren't so bad as in the past....then again, maybe not.

 

** I AM LOOKING FOR A COUPLE WHO HAS A BASIC LODGE ROOM AND WANTS TO SWITCH TO THE ROMANCE ROOM WHICH HAS A HEART SHAPED HOT TUB AND FIREPLACE** PLEASE PM ME**

LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!

 

What kind of swinging couples MOTD event do you think this is??

 

Yeahhh baybee.... NO NO NO.... I meant to SWITCH!!! Not UPGRADE to be with me!!!

 

Oh GAWD, cabrio!

 

** THE ROMANCE ROOM HAS BEEN TAKEN **

 

Am looking for a Willow cabin for MOTD--if anyone is not needing theirs, please let me know. I'm on the waiting list but am covering all my bases. Thanks!

 

Im new to this, how do I sign up?
Thank you,,