Vacation Rentals by Owner

Thanksgiving at The Dockhouse

Guest: ClarkGriswald (Fernandina Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/08/11

Beautiful home in a stunning location. Twelve of us spent Thanksgiving week at the Dock House. It's very spacious with superb amenities and spectacular views of the lake. A great home base to explore the region - hiking, canoeing and fishing are right at your doorstep. Historic Bartram's Trail is just down the street and the Lake's End Diner is right around the corner from the trail head - a great place to grab a burger after a hike in the mountains. Looking forward to our next visit.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Our Fall trip to Lake Nantahala

Guest: Shankar (Ponte Vedra Beach, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/22/10 Review Submitted: 10/31/10

Paradise! Un Real! Are the views from the house. In addition to the incredible views the house is very private and has everything you would need for your stay. We and the kids had a great time in and out side the house. Mike was kind enough to leave a canoe at the dock. The kids had a blast on the canoe and on the clan water of Lake Nantahala. NOC was not too far. Great place for white water rafting where my 7 year old had the adventure of her life. You can also capture amazing scenic view from WAYH BALD, 20 minutes drive. Grocery stores are 30 minutes away and we shopped at Andrews and did not trek to Franklin. We loved the small town feel of Andrews and the drive there. It was hard to leave and cant wait to get back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Peaceful Family Vacation

Guest: SWFlorida (Fort Myers, FL)
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 07/10/11

My family stayed here last fall and had an excellent time at the Dock House. The photos on the website do not do the property justice as it is a bit larger in reality than it appears. We highly recommend a stay.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Great time at the Dock House

Guest: Rebecca97 (Harriman, Tn. )
Date of Stay: 09/19/10 Review Submitted: 10/06/10

Another couple and my husband and I just got back from a week at The Dock House. It is in a great setting overlooking the lake and mountains, with plenty of room and amenities to keep you busy. We took advantage of the hot tub and the sauna, as well as eating our meals on the huge deck overlooking the lake. In the mornings the guys built a fire in the chimenia which kept us cosy and warm in the cool mornings. The guys played pool and fished from the dock as well as going rafting. We visited all of the quaint towns around, and road the train, too, so we were busy when we wanted to be or did nothing but read, watch TV or play cards, if we wished. Michael, the owner, is great to work with, and we felt right at home. Go have fun, and see for yourself. Rebecca Tennessee October 2010

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Breathtaking

Guest: david 6 (Miami )
Date of Stay: 08/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/15/10

My family had the opportunity to stay @ The "Dock House" recently for 10 days-it was fantastic. On all levels it takes your breath away..the lake is clear,quiet and beautiful. The surrounding mountains are breathtaking. The house is just perfect with the right balance of amenites and size-class "A" . You will be delighted you made the choice to stay at this great place (every room has a view) tucked away so perfectly on the lake. Have fun exploring The Great Smokie Mountain Region of North Carolina! Cheers!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

FABULOUS!!!!!!!!

Guest: Val (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 11/07/08 Review Submitted: 07/13/10

I have to look up The Dock House every time I am interested in looking at any rental on VRBO- even if I am planning a trip somewhere else in the country! This is one of my all-time favorite places- a stunning home with every creature comfort, with an incredible view and location. If you want to get away from it all and totally relax in supreme comfort- this is your place! I still have the best memories from my 3 different visits to this rental! It's great- and the owner is terrific! It's a perfect place for two families- or two people. Great design and great decorating- unbelieveable kitchen- killer decks- a fantastic dock- this is THE place!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/01/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Dock House in July. It was the perfect setting for a reunion of 12 friends who wanted to cook, relax, and float in the lake with one another. With the amenities of the swim dock, kitchen, family room, sauna, and hot tub, there was always plenty of room to spread out on the property. The lake is not overly crowded with boat traffic, which allows for plenty of canoeing and floating.

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Dock House awesome

Guest: Lake group (Fayetteville, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/20/08 Review Submitted: 07/29/08

9 members of our family just returned from a vacation at the Dock House. It was absolutely wonderful. The house is a mixture of beauty and comfort. The lake is gorgeous, very clean and so clear you can see the fish! We were already talking about next year before we locked the door behind us. I highly recommend this rental. The house was all that was promised and very well kept. The owner provided great directions and lots of other useful information. It is fairly remote but there is a little store less than 5 minutes away with the basics. We actually planned to visit some of the local attractions-gem mining, cherokee casino, etc., but we were so relaxed and happy at the Dock House that we never left except for a quick run into Franklin (about 25 minutes) for more groceries. The house is very near the water so there is a steep driveway to negotiate but it is paved and there is a parking pad midway down for small 4 cyclinder front wheel drives.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

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Guest: The Mendez/Beck Family (Not Specified)
Date of Stay: 06/01/07 Review Submitted: 06/18/07

What an awesome place! So relaxing and beautiful! We loved spending a lazy morning in front of the fire in the hearth room and canoeing on the incredible lake. Description of property is right one - driveway is quite a challenge but worth it! This is a must see property! Thanks and we plan on coming back again!

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Guest: Elaine_HAC44307 (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 02/01/06 Review Submitted: 02/08/06

A plus!! The home is gorgeous and the views of the mountains are breathtaking. Every room (including the sauna and hot tub) has a view of Lake Nantahala. I especially enjoyed jogging on the many mountain trails and visiting nearby Wayah Bald Mountain. I also enjoyed the peace and quiet. My teenagers loved the lake and mountains, and playing pool and video games. There is something for everyone at the Dock House. We cant wait until our next visit!!

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Guest: The Toler's (Port Orange, FL.)
Date of Stay: 09/01/04 Review Submitted: 09/08/04

Wow! We had such a great time. We left Florida to get away from Hurricane Francis and we were able to actually relax and forget(somewhat) what was going on in Florida. The house is amazingly beautiful and has everything you might possibly need. We can't wait to be able to come back next year for a planned vacation!!!!

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Guest: Michael McDowell
Date of Stay: 04/05/04 Review Submitted: 04/04/04

"The Dock House" is a unique house, situated within 10' of Nantahala Lake. I reached way back into my college days for the knowledge to design and build this house, so a lot of care went into every detail to make your stay more enjoyable. I believe you will find it a fun and comfortable place to vacation. Thanks for stopping by! Michael

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