Sarah and Brandon Jones moved to a floating cabin on Lake Fontana in western North Carolina. The move was relatively affordable.

Related: The 12 Best Small Towns in North Carolina — From Coastal Gems to Mountain Getaways One of the biggest draws to the area is Fontana Marina. Located on iconic Fontana Lake, the full ...

Flanked by rolling mountains and lush green forest, Fontana Lake is an introvert’s paradise ... their dream life here in the depths of North Carolina, in a tiny home in the middle of the lake ...

Constructed by the Tennessee Valley Authority from 1942-44, the dam was named for the town of Fontana, a lumber and copper mining hub that was submerged by the creation of Fontana Lake.