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Lake Santeetlah Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | 4,175 Sq Ft | Stairs Required

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9388 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina

Cheoah River3 min walk
Santeetlah Lake6 min walk
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest27 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)90 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was a beautiful home for our family to stay in for 5 days over July 4th holiday. Perfectly stocked with everythin...

Peggy

Aug 1, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Additional Sleeping (Den)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Spacious Lake Santeetlah Cottage w/ Lake Views!

Looking out over the sparkling waters of Lake Santeetlah, this vacation rental offers an exceptionally relaxing Great Smoky Mountains retreat. This 3-bed, 3-bath cottage boasts 4,175 square feet of living space accentuated by vaulted ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and an updated, fully equipped kitchen. When you're not taking in the breathtaking sights from the private wraparound deck, explore the Carolina Smokies through boating and fishing on the lake or hiking and biking on land!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Wraparound Deck | 4,175 Square Feet | Dog Friendly

Families and groups looking for the perfect lakeside escape will be right at home in this updated cottage thanks to its ample living space, spectacular views, and easy access to great outdoor adventures!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Loft: Sleeper Sofa | Den: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered porch, rocking chairs, Adirondack chairs, ceiling fans, gas grill, fire pit, 2 kayaks + pontoon boat for rent (additional fees, paid on-site)
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs, dining table, ceiling fans, floor-to-ceiling windows, updated interior, books
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, stainless steel appliances, microwave, drip coffee maker, kettle, Crockpot, breakfast bar
GENERAL: Free WiFi (Zoom streaming/WFH capabilities, WiFi boosters throughout home), central A/C & heating, towels & linens, washer/dryer, complimentary toiletries, cleaning essentials
FAQ: Stairs required, pet fee (paid pre-trip), quiet hours (9:00 PM - 9:00 AM)
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Santeetlah Lake (0.1 miles), boating, kayaking, fishing, swimming, Santeetlah Marina & Outfitters (1.3 miles), Cheoah Point Boating Access (2.1 miles), Massey Branch Accessible Fishing Pier (7.5 miles), Avey Branch Boat Ramp (8.5 miles)
TERRIFIC TRAILS: Yellow Creek Falls (7.2 miles), Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (10.6 miles), Upper Loop Trail (10.7 miles), Hog Back Gap (18.8 miles), Nantahala National Forest (22.5 miles)
EXCITING EXCURSIONS: Carolina Outfitters White Water Rafting (19.7 miles), RidgeRunner Zip Line (25.8 miles)
ROBBINSVILLE RESTAURANTS: The Hub (7.0 miles), El Pacifico (7.3 miles), Willow Tree Restaurant (7.6 miles), Pop & Nana's Kitchen and the Scoop (7.6 miles)
AIRPORT: McGhee Tyson Airport (59.8 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly with $30 fee (+ fees & taxes, max 1)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM
- NOTE: The pontoon boat can be rented for $250 for a full day. The kayaks can be rented for $30 for a full day for 1 kayak and $45 for a full day for 2 kayaks. Please include any questions/requests in your booking inquiry

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

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

About the area

Santeetlah

This cottage is located in Robbinsville. Cherohala Skyway and Fontana Village Resort Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Nantahala National Forest and Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.

Lake Santeetlah, North Carolina

What's nearby

Cheoah River - 3 min walk
Santeetlah Lake - 6 min walk
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 27 min drive
Fontana Lake - 38 min drive
Fontana Village Resort Marina - 40 min drive

Getting around

Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lynn's Place - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Cafe De Olla - ‬13 min drive
‪Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - ‬12 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Lake Santeetlah Cottage w/ Lake Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Lake Santeetlah Cottage w/ Lake Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Lake Santeetlah Cottage w/ Lake Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Lake Santeetlah Cottage w/ Lake Views! located?

Situated in Robbinsville, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Cheoah River. Santeetlah Lake is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ron A.

13 June 2024

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

The Best

We have never stayed anywhere that was so well equipped. We grilled and there was an extra full propane tank, so no worry about running out. The house was spotless, and the owner put out fresh cut flowers. I was just like being at home except better because it is perfectly kept.. This is the prefect place you can relax and enjoy being alive Ron & Daina

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

1 June 2024

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

Very nice property

Wife and I spent a week in this very nice home. The owner is extremely easy to work with and very responsive to any questions. Thank you for the great experience!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

20 May 2024

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

Beautiful Home

Very comfortable and well appointed home. No issues at all. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Lyle

18 Apr 2024

One of our favorites

We've stayed at a lot of different houses in the area, and this one has become our favorite. It's always well-kept, well-prepared, and well-stocked for most anything you'd need as a rental in the area. We appreciate the lakeside location, but also being close to town in the event that you need supplies of any kind. We also enjoy the nice gestures from the owner, like stocking the fridge with fresh eggs to work with for breakfasts. Definitely recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Justin h.

5 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful lake view home

Beautiful house. Very clean and comfortable. I’d stay again on my next trip to Lake Santeetlah

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Peggy

1 Aug 2023

Wonderful home!

This was a beautiful home for our family to stay in for 5 days over July 4th holiday. Perfectly stocked with everything needed for your stay! Very spacious bedrooms and baths. Plenty of parking and i must say the landscaping is absolutely stunning. Certainly created with an artists eye! Aura is a gracious host!

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10/10 Excellent

Jarred

6 July 2023

Would rent again!

Excellent experience. This home was very clean and tidy upon arrival. Check in was easy and we had a great time staying here. The location was quiet with lake access and spacious rooms were perfect for our group of 6 people. Thank you for letting us staying in your beautiful lake side cottage and we look forward to renting this home again in the future. 😊

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8/10 Good

stephanie

6 July 2023

Family Getaway

The cabin was very nice but lacked in a couple of areas. The kitchen could use some serious cooking utensils (pots/pans, measuring spoons, etc). There were 3 TVs and we could never get any to connect to a major network. This could have been our lack of knowledge, however there were no instructions available. The hot water seemed to run cold to the kitchen sink but very hot to the downstairs bath. You had to run the water for a long time before getting hot in the main bathroom. All 3 bedrooms need to have the mattress replaced with queen or king size beds. Ice machine in the refrig did not produce ice unless we didn't know how to operate it properly. The location is perfect. Very quiet, beautiful surroundings and people were friendly that we met on the road.

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10/10 Excellent

Lyle

6 July 2023

Fantastic lake house

We just stayed at this house for the second time in a year and loved it just as much the second time around. It appeared that the house acquired some nice additions since the last time as well, such as an additional bed and optional air mattress in one of the bedrooms. The driveway being paved is a huge plus for those who come to the area for car/motorcycle events. Porches are great, and the location is fantastic too.

10/10 Excellent

David C., Mint Hill

27 Dec 2022

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

Very clean nicely decorated

Host was great house was very clean and accommodating Loved the Christmas decorations!!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

James B., Kalamazoo

11 Nov 2022

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

Don't work with Evolve management

I am regular and long time user of VBRO and honestly never had a bad experience. Unfortunately this time we had a accident on way to our property. I reached to the designated property manager by email and phone to advise and NEVER got a response. I then attempted to contact the Management at Evolve and NEVER got a response. We chose to abandon our trip and plans. I will not book any property again that Evolve handles and suggest you do the same. Really disappointed. EVERY other property manager I have dealt with has been responsive and helpful but Evolve must not care. Jim Boerigter

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

10 Oct 2022

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

Motorcycle friendly

fantastic, clean house in a perfect location for any motorcycle or car enthusiast. just minutes away from Tail of the Dragon, Cherohala Skyway, Moonshiner 28 and Foothills Parkway. The driveway is smoothly paved with plenty of room to park your bikes, trailers and trucks.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Janelle Capitano

20 Aug 2022

Perfect getaway!

Our stay was perfect. Loved the privacy that this house has to offer 💕The house was so clean and really stocked with plenty of kitchen supplies. Our emails were answered promptly and owner offered plenty of things to do and places to eat.

10/10 Excellent

Tina F.

7 Aug 2022

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

Lovely stay

Great area, nice house.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Raymond M.

30 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Quick Trip Get-A-Way

This is a beautiful property. The home is well appointed and has just enough personal touches to make it feel like a home and not just another rental. Just a note for renting seniors that all three bedrooms are on different levels so there are plenty of stairs. Also, the lake view during the summer months is minimal at best due to the foliage, but still have peakaboo visibility. All in all, we had a great stay and enjoyed our time. Would return after the leaves drop.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

27 June 2022

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

Vacation 2022

We were all very pleased with the house. Great location for us to go riding our motorcycles. Can’t wait to go back next year

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

17 June 2022

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

Lovely escape

Clean and gorgeous home with driving access to the lake, marina, beaches, and nearby national forests and parks.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ernest S.

4 June 2022

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

This is a beautiful lake view property great for families the gardens on the property are awesome

Highly recommend great location property is excellent value.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

jen m., Charlotte NC

27 May 2022

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

Lovely get away

We had a great time. The home is really beautiful and the owner Aura was very helpful and kind. We look forward to going again another time.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Shelia S.

18 May 2022

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

Lovely home.

Enjoyed our stay. Clean and neat home. Was a good location for riding motorcycles to Tail of Dragon. The neighborhood is built on steep slopes so maneuvering the narrow road was difficult with a trailer as we trailered our bikes there. Just be aware of that.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyle J.

11 Apr 2022

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

Great spot near the Dragon

We chose this property for its proximity to the Tail of the Dragon and an event that we attend annually, and will likely make this place our new spot. House was very clean and well prepared for our stay. Coming down for car events, we appreciated that the street in is paved and that the driveway is very accessible. Our only knock would be the experience attempting to message the property manager with questions weeks ahead of the stay. Multiple messages went without response on Vrbo. They asked us to create a separate log in and manage our reservation through their own web site, which seemed strange and unnecessarily complicated. Messages to them on that platform weren't replied to either. However, they were great to work with directly over the phone and quickly answered our questions and adjust our dates.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheronica M.

28 Dec 2021

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

Beautiful cabin!

We had an amazing time at the cabin. It was beautiful and it looked just like the pictures. The Christmas tree was decorated beautifully for the holidays which was a great addition to our Christmas vacation. We walked though the neighborhood and took great pictures by the lake. I highly recommend this cabin for a peaceful getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

25 Oct 2021

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We really enjoyed our stay & the home was very accommodating

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

30 Aug 2021

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

Paradise

This place is paradise. The views are amazing, the quiet brings you peace, and the neighbors give you a smile and a wave. The house provided common areas for great family conversations but privacy for each bedroom. What more can you ask for?

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Liz Anne

9 Aug 2021

Lake House Vacation

We had a wonderful week at this beautiful home with views of Lake Santeetlah. Aura added special touches, to include fresh flowers, hand made soaps and tomatoes from her garden. It was the perfect place to relax as well as enjoy some water activities - touring the lake on a pontoon boat, white water rafting nearby and kayaking and paddle boarding on the lake. I would highly recommend this house.