3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Sleeps 8

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Back of house from water. One of few houses with great lake Summer views!

Private deck above dock looking up to deck off back side of house

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

Explore the area

Topton, NC

Lakes End Marina
‪22 min drive‬
Nantahala Lake
‪26 min drive‬
Appalachian Rivers Raft Company
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

2 Single Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Come enjoy our second home, Nantahala Haven, on beautiful Lake Nantahala. Lake Nantahala is second highest lake east of the Mississippi River and is located within the Nantahala National Forest at 3,000 feet of elevation. Its waters are crystal clear with multiple waterfalls pouring into the lake along its 33+ miles of shoreline. It is surrounded by the Smokey Mountains and has sweeping mountain views. The vast majority of the shoreline is protected by the Nantahala National Forest and there are only approximately 100 lake front homes on Lake Nantahala.

Lake Nantahala is an approximately 2 hour drive from Atlanta, GA or Asheville, NC.

Lake Nantahala is one of the Souths best fishing lakes with Wallaye, Small and Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Trout and other types of fish.

The Nantahala River is a 10 minute drive and has world class trout fishing and is a beautiful setting!

Due to its remote location, it is never crowded. There are no horsepower restrictions for boating and two local marinas have all types of boats for rent. A public boat ramp is less than 1 mile from the house.

Nantahala Haven is located within the gated neighborhood of Nantahala Shores. It is waterfront and one of the few houses in Nantahala Shores that is built close to the water to allow spectacular mountain and lake views during all seasons. There are steps with rails to get from parking to front entrance of the house.

Nantahala Haven is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that has a King size bed in the master, with living room and kitchen overlooking the lake. Guest bedrooms and loft include queen and twin sized beds.

Nantahala Haven has a gentle slope to a private dock. Kayaks, floats and life vests are included. There is a gas grill, Solo fire pit and deck overlooking the water. Towels are provided as well for use on the water. DirecTV and WiFi are available.

In addition to the lake, other activities nearby include hiking (Appalachian and Bartram trails), mountain biking, whitewater rafting or trout fishing on the Nantahala River. We are located about 90 minutes from Cherokee, NC which is the gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and also the home of the Cherokee Casino.

We purchased this home in 2018. It was previously listed on VRBO for 10 years and had a perfect 17/17 5* reviews. VRBO listings are non-transferable to new owners but we are confident that you will love your stay and would welcome you to experience our families favorite lake front getaway!!!

Bookings are Saturday - Saturday during June - August unless a different request is granted by owner. For other months, owners are happy to book for less than 7 days.

Property manager

Casey

Languages

English

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Washer
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Baby gates are not available for steps/stairs.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Peacock Performing Arts Center and Cherokee Homestead Exhibit are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes End Marina and The Ridges Golf Club. Ferebee Park and Bryson City Gem Mine are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Topton, NC

What's nearby

Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lakes End Marina - 22 min drive - 17.9 km
Nantahala Lake - 26 min drive - 13.6 km
Nantahala River - 31 min drive - 23.8 km
Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 35 min drive - 31.4 km

Restaurants

‪Lakes End Marina - ‬22 min drive
‪Lakes End Roofing - ‬22 min drive
‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Sleeps 8 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Nantahala Lake and Lakes End Marina. Ferebee Park and Hugh Hamilton Stadium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lynnda O.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family trip

We have visited Nantahala with a family group for over 40 years. This cabin was very nice and the hosts were very accommodating. It is not for anyone who has trouble with stairs, but we were informed about that and the steep driveway. Everything we need was supplied and the lake is gorgeous. Just bring food.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Lyndajoy G.

30 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stairs - Beware!

The view of the lake from the cabin is absolutely, one-hundred percent beautiful! We really enjoyed using the kayaks every day. It is so peaceful and calm there. That being said, there were a few negatives. Except for the one bed, all the rest of the beds were exceptionally hard, which made every night an uncomfortable night's sleep for most of us. Another important item to note is that there are 40 steep stairs to access the house from the driveway, and the driveway is also very steep. It is not wheelchair accessible and is very difficult for anyone not in good physical shape to manage. Finally, the WiFi is satellite and extremely slow.

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tod S.

1 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home to relax

The owner was extremely attentive to us. Any questions or needs were immediately addressed. The home was beautiful, relaxing, and exactly what we were looking for.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dmitry K.

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house in an awesome place

Paddle boarding, hiking and reading … Best lake vacation ever. Highlights: quiet neighborhood, short stared pass to the lake, Close-by hiking, gorgeous views. Last, but not least: wonderful and accommodating host - David.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation home on lake.

We enjoyed our stay as a family. The owners were great and gracious to all our needs. Beautiful views of the lake and plenty to do!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

9 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Lake vacation for all ages!

This is our second time back to this fantastic house. We came with two small children and, while we had to be careful with the steep stairs down to the dock, I so appreciated all of the details that made it a great respite for our family. There were life jackets for all sizes, puzzles and games, comfortable beds, black-out shades, and even picture books in the kids' room. We had fun swimming and kayaking from the house, and also taking excursions to hikes and waterfalls. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Franklin Y.

17 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tue house was awesome. We will come back

Love the views

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mallory R.

14 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful week at the house! David and Casey checked in before our trip and made sure we arrived safely. Nantahala Lake is stunning and the kids had a great time exploring the property. We did a few hikes around the area and spent quite a bit of time kayaking and fishing out on the lake. The house was very clean and we didn't have too many issues with the WiFi. Would definitely recommend this property for a family vacation!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin G.

13 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time at Lake Nantahala over 4th of July

This is our 3rd year being at Lake Nantahala for the week of 4th of July, but our first time staying at Dave and Casey's place. Communication was great, Dave gave me a call the week before our arrival and went over the house, the access, the nuisances of the house and what to expect. The house was exactly what we expected per the description and pictures. We also received a welcome pack from Casey through VRBO with very detailed instructions, check out list and things to do in the area. The location on the lake is great, the house has a great view and it is 10 minutes closer to Andrews for groceries than the previous house we stayed in on Indian Lake Rd. Compared with other houses in this neighborhood, the view was totally clear of the lake (no trees blocking view) and the house sits down closer to the lake so there are fewer stairs in comparison to other houses in Nantahala Shores to get down to the water. Of note, there are a lot of stairs to carry luggage and groceries down to from the parking area to the front door. We are a family of 4 and there was plenty of room. We brought our boat and the dock was perfect for parking it. We spent a lot of time out on the water, the lake is our favorite place to vacation! The kids really enjoy rope swing island, the marina, fishing and cruising around on the boat on a tube or knee board. You can rent boats from Lakes's End Marina but book way in advance! Overall, we had a great vacation and the house had everything we needed! Thanks Dave and Casey!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion C.

6 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Vaca

Loved our stay at the Lake! Amazing views and great home for family get-away. House was just as advertised & owner very prompt with any questions we had. Does have a lot of stairs & steep driveway, but no more than expected for mountain house. Loved it so much, didn't want to leave!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

28 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Trip ❤️

The view was amazing!! The Host & Owner were very helpful and communication was perfect! To add to your trip definitely rent a boat and check out NOC for rafting or zip line!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

18 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful mountain home

Family had a great time at this Mtn lake home. Beautiful views! Enjoyed the kayaks provided. Very peaceful! House was as advertised, very comfortable. Will definitely be back

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Cindy W.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Clean beautiful view

We enjoyed our stay but beware of zero cellular service. Have your ducks in a row prior to check-in. Save gate code and house codes in your phone or write them down somewhere. Bring your own DVDs as cable is limited. Great place to fish, hike and take in the beauty of the NC mountains. Loved the opportunity to unplug in this quiet, beautiful slice of God’s country.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nantahala lake vacation

The house is great, everything we could ask for and more. The kayaks and the paddle boat were a great amenity. We all loved playing ping pong. The kitchen was perfect. Thank you so much for allowing us to use your vacation home.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

18 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical lake vacation

We had an absolutely splendid stay at this property. The owners gave us some great advice on local hikes and restaurants. The family loved the kayaks, and swimming off the dock was sublime. The house was extremely comfortable and was everything we needed. We are big cooks, and weren't lacking for anything in the kitchen. We are already talking about booking for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

jim m., +1 770-845-7153

8 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Isolated relaxation

Pleasant Great view of the lake from deck First class Would have liked another deck chair for the dock

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

19 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great getaway

We've stayed at many places on or near Nantahala Lake over the years and this property is our favorite. The home was clean, comfortable, well equipped and right on the lake. Our group of four adults and an active toddler had a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

15 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful vacation on a beautiful lake

Our family of four enjoyed a great week at Lake Nantahala! The lake is gorgeous, and this home was perfectly suited for us. Communications from the owner were helpful and much appreciated.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brooks C.

2 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Family Get-a-way!

The house was clean and spacious enough for 8. We were fortunate enough to bring our pontoon boat and leave docked at the house for whenever we wanted to go for an adventure ride on the lake. View of the lake from the house is wonderful to wake up to. View of surrounding mountains from the lake is spectacular. Driveway is steep so back down the driveway is my only advice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

21 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great place at Nantahala

This is our second time at this property and it did not disappoint. House was clean with extra amenities (like towels) that we did not use, but appreciated none the less. Property is well kept and maintained. My husband loves the kitchen! Plenty of room to cook and move around. Access to the lake is one of the best we've ever had. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet M.

15 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nantahala Haven

Renting this property was easy and the homeowner and cleaning staff reach out to make sure your stay is everything you expected The home has easy access to the lake compared to other homes I have rented in the past. We had a wonderful week

8/10 Good

Elizabeth G.

8 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great escape!

The house was perfectly appointed for us (family of four plus grandparents) and we all enjoyed the escape. The owners were very helpful in the week leading up and during, and could not have been more helpful in making sure we had a great experience. That said, renters should note the very steep steps down to the house from the driveway and the less steep but still significant steps down from the house to the lake. We managed fine but would be an issue for anyone with mobility issues. We also did not realize that we would not have any phone service at the house (wifi provided email/text only). This is not a fault of the house, but a product of being in the mountains and I just was not familiar enough with the area to know. This made it hard for my husband and I to handle work items that week, and is something folks should consider if they plan/need to be available for work calls. Otherwise ... my kids cried when we left. A lovely time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Alison R., York SC

2 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Mountain group

Lake and mountain views were beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

jolly L.

21 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place on the lake

One of the best places to rent on the lake- nearly right in the center, facing westerly. Great views from the back balcony/porch during sunset. The place was great, well furnished, clean, plenty of space. Owners were great with communication. Few things to be aware of: very steep graded driveway, lots of steps getting from driveway to house, and finally lots of steps getting from house to lake. - if you have physical limits. Dock was great for keeping a boat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Seneca R.

18 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Visit

Our family just returned from a fantastic week at Casey & David's place on Lake Nantahala. After our original vacation plans were scratched due to the pandemic, this proved to be the perfect place to get away from home but still stay relatively isolated. Before we arrived, David called and walked me through accessing the home. He followed up with advice about different hikes and parts of the lake, and stayed available by text when we had one or two questions when we arrived. The home was clean and the kitchen well-equipped. The back deck was a perfect place for morning coffee, afternoon lunch, or an evening glass of wine. On the couple of rainy days we had, we played board games and watched a few of the DVDs in the house. But most days we spent our time on the private dock or exploring the absolutely stunning lake. Our last day there, we rented a boat and were able to explore the river, take the kids tubing, and in general enjoy the beauty of the minimally developed lake. We'd love to return to explore even more of the surrounding area, and if we do, we'd love to stay at this home again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Casey

We are a family of 4 who love the great outdoors! Nantahala Haven is a dream come true for our family. We purchased as our second home in 2018 and have loved spending time on Lake Nantahala and the surrounding areas! We love to hike, mountain bike and fish. But the main reason we purchased this home is to spend time on one of the most beautiful lakes we've ever seen!

Why they chose this property

Lake Nantahala is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in the country! Our home is one of the few homes in the gated community of Nantahala Shores that has year round big water views. Most other homes are built away from the water which allows trees to obstruct views during the late Spring through early Fall. Our home has big water views from the living room with easy/flat access from the home to a private dock. 180 degree mountain views abound from the dock and the best sunsets on the lake can be viewed with only a 1 minute kayak paddle from the dock. And the sunsets from the dock are very nice themselves!!!
Kayaks and life vests are provided with the rental.

What makes this property unique

If you want a house with views that you can enjoy at any time from any spot on the property, this is your place. The views are the main reason we selected this home!
Our home also has one of the easiest ways to access the lake from the home given how close the house is to the water.

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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