Location: Lake Santeetlah, Lake Santeetlah, Smoky Mountains, North Carolina, USA (Less Than 3 Hours from Atlanta, 1 Hour from Knoxville)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Lake Santeetlah offers the perfect setting for a wilderness retreat where you can indulge in a variety of outdoor and aquatic activities or simply relax in the tranquility of a quaint mountain development that has preserved an era of days past.
Located in the high peaks of the Smoky Mountains in Western North Carolina and surrounded lush greens, mountain laurel, trout streams, waterfalls, white-water rivers, miles of hiking trails and the tallest trees east of the Mississippi, Lake Santeetlah is a 3,000 acre lake with 80 miles of shoreline of which 90% is within The Nantahala National Forest.
We just completed upgrading our cabin with all new exterior siding, fresh paint and all new windows. Santeetlah is a rare find with its crystal clear waters, mountain views and hidden coves. Our property is unique because of its beach; only a handful of Santeetlah properties have beaches making this location very family friendly and also allowing people to walk into the water as well as sit beachside. A dock is also available for boating.
We have an open design that includes a full kitchen, living room and dining area as a large open space. The sliding doors provide a full view of the lake as well as to the screened-in porch where you can enjoy an early morning cup of coffee and an evening meal. The porch provides alternate access to the beach, about 50 feet away, easily accessed on the level back yard. There are no steep, tiring steps to climb up and down to get to the waterfront.
The living room has two very comfortable leather couches to lounge while reading, watching the scenic twilights and the dew rising from the early morning waters. The couches can sleep two additional people in comfort. The bedrooms are large enough for a queen size bed in one and two twin size beds in the other. The bathroom has a shower and bathtub.
You'll love the lake water; you can swim comfortably 3 of the 4 seasons. During the spring, its in the upper 60's to low 70's and it remains in the upper 70's to 80 throughout the summer - very unusual for a mountain lake. Kayaking and canoeing is very enjoyable and boating is an adventure exploring the many fingers and coves where you can anchor for an afternoon for lunch and never see another boat while you swim, read or just relax.
We'll be happy to answer any questions and accommodate you anyway we can so you have a truly memorable vacation.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: DVD library includes films suitable for family viewing (Ex. Finding Nemo, Holes, Harry Potter, The Mask)
- Video Game Console
- Video Games
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Electric stove with griddle and oven. Coffee maker, toaster, microwave.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: Weber gas grill provided.
- Lanai: This Screened-in Porch is Ideal for Morning Coffee and Sunset Meals While Watching Waterfront Activities.
- View/Location
- Beachfront: A Rare Feature on Lake Santeetlah is a Beachfront Property such as this. The Backyard Has a Gradual Decline to the Beach Making it Easy to Carry Chairs, Coolers or Beach Toys as Well as Providing Comfortable Access to Your Private Dock. Most Properties Have Many Steep Steps to Get Access to Your Dock, Our Cabin Allows You to Wade in at Your Pace and Set Chairs by the Waterfront. You'll Appreciate the Easy Access. the Lake Bottom is Soft and Easy to Walk, So Shoes Are Not Required.
- Lakefront: The Walk from the Back Porch to the Beach is About 50 Feet with Easy Access to the Dock from the Beach. Launch Your Canoes or Kayaks from the Beach or Dock. Powerboats Can Also Be Docked Here
- Mountain View: The Lake is Surrounded by Mountain Ranges that Make Scenic Backgrounds for Postcard Quality Photos.
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): WiFi is Available to Those Who Truly Need Access to the Outside World, However We Encourage You Take the Break You Deserve and Have Earned. the WEP Key Will Be Provided on Arrival to Gain Access to the Internet.
- Other Amenities
- A Truly Unique Feature of This Property is its Beachfront Accessibility. in Most Mountain Properties, a Lot of Stairs Are Required to Get to the Water Level, Usually the Dock . on Our Property, There is Plenty of Room in the Fairly Level Backyard to Place a Picnic Table or Blankets, Playpen or Chairs to Enjoy the Sun and Water, Keep an Eye on Children and to Have Comfortable Access to the Water for Wading or Launching Kayaks and Canoes. Your Private Dock Can Be Boarded from the Beach. This is a Safe Property for Water Access. Very Few Santeetlah Lots Have Beaches and Level Lots. You'll Appreciate This when You Forgot Something at the Cabin.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: This is a Single Story Cabin with No Dangers of Falling from High Porches; the Porch is Screened-in and Can Be Locked from the Inside to Contain Toddlers. There Are No Harzardous Steps to Get to the Beach and the Water Has a Gradual Decline So Youngsters Can Comfortably Walk-in and Play in the Sand or Water in Safe Water Depths with Their Pails, Shovels or Water Toys. There is Not a Current to Be Concerned with and There Are No Tides. This is a Quiet Cove So Boating Traffic is Minimal. the Wide Open Floor Plan Makes it Easy to Keep an Eye on Children, and Most of the Floor is Carpeted.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Minimum of 21 Years of Age to Rent.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- This Property is Located Just Off Route 129 at the World Famous "Tail of the Dragon" Known by Sports Car and Motorcycle Enthusiast Clubs for its 318 Curves in 11 Miles. White-Water Rafting and Kayaking Are Nearby on the Nantahala River Where You Can Rent and Plan Family and Advanced Excursions. the Area Offers Trout Stream Fly Fishing, Scenic Mountain Biking at the Usfs Forest Service Tale Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail Hiking, the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (Home of 200+ Foot Poplars), Lake Fontana and Fontana Dam, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Excursions Train, Cherokee Indian Reservation and Cherokee Harrah's Casino. for Daytrips, Asheville, Home of the Biltmore Mansion, is Just Two Hours Away and Dolly Wood Amusement Park and Gatlinburg Are Just an Hour and Forty-Five Minutes North in Tn.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Winter (Nov 01-Mar) .. $500/week.
Spring (Apr 01-May) .. $700/week.
Summer (Jun 01-Aug) .. $950/week.
Fall (Sep 01-Oct) .. $800/week.
Fall Special ........ $600/week (3 night minimum).
$75 Cleaning Fee Per Stay.
Weekly Rentals Are Saturday 2:00pm Through 9:00am Saturday Morning.
Deposit of $250 Due for Reservation, Balance Due 60 Days Prior to Arrival.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Enjoy the view from your private dock - Smoky Mountains Vacaton Cabin
- Cozy living room with buttery soft leather couches and working fireplace - Smoky Mountains Vacaton Cabin
- View from parking area with cabin and lake just a few feet away - Smoky Mountains Vacaton Cabin
- Full kitchen open to views and family activities
- View from lake to cabin. Screened-in deck includes dining table.
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #177133
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