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| Sleeps | 13 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 4 |
| Space | 3,800 sq. ft. |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 - 7 nights |
Overview
House, 4 Bedrooms + Loft, 4 Baths, (Sleeps up to 14)
Enjoy the vacation of your dreams -Direct lakefront - Majestic lake and mountain views await you from this beautiful four bedroom, four bath, vacation home! Reserve this Lakefront Home which is nestled in a private cove on pristine Lake Nantahala in the mountains of Southwest North Carolina.
***New Casino Nearby: The Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel is open and is only 40 minutes away!***
Breathtaking mountain and lake views from both the upper and lower decks. Outdoor stairs allow easy access to our private Lakefront dock. Boat rentals are available at a nearby marina or you can bring your own boat and dock it right at the house. Our cove allows for a perfect area to swim and fish off the dock. We also offer use of a canoe which is included with the house rental.
2 Story walls of glass in the family room afford you a panoramic mountain and lake view. Pine cathedral ceilings and a stone fireplace add to that mountain home feel. There are two bedrooms on the main floor (each with queen) and two baths. The kitchen is fully-equipped. Wooden floors throughout main area of home. Relax in the rocker on the screened in porch or lounge on the deck. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms (5 twins/ second king plus 2 twins ), a bathroom, and an open loft (queen futon).
Perfect for a family reunion or get-away with friends. Challenge your friends to a game of ping pong or just take time to relax and play a few board games. The house is equipped with Satellite TV, VCR, DVD, games and videos for your enjoyment and WiFi Internet access. There is a laundry room and full bath located in the basement.
Semi finished basement with tv, video games and ping pong table. Go for a swim, explore the waterfalls, hike Wayah Bold Mt., fish at the local Trout Farm or just relax and watch the wildlife.
We are located close to Whitewater rafting on the Nantahala River, tubing, the Cherokee Indian Reserve, and the Great Smoky Mountain State Park. Lake Nantahala - Land of the Noon Day Sun's undiscovered beauty is surrounded mostly by the Nantahala Forest Preserve and some private homes . You will love the peacefulness of area and beauty of the lake. Lake Nantahala is one of the most picturesque lakes in Southeast!
We have satellite WiFi internet available for a small access fee !
We are the best value on the lake !
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About Bill Shields
We are Floridians and Georgians that fell in love with the serenity of the mountains and Lake Nantahala - its an undiscovered gem - beautiful and peaceful.
Bill Shields purchased this house in 2003
Why Bill Shields chose Smoky Mountains
The location is unique, high elevation , clear clean lake, national forests surrounds half the lake, not a lot of boat traffic, close to whitewater rafting and hiking areas. There are very few pest bugs at this elevation. It is always 10 degrees cooler than Atlanta!
What makes this house unique
Lakefront with private boat dock. Use of canoe.
Guestbook comments from the owner
We wanted a place to connect and chill together as a family, the house was clean and comfortable. Loved the views - great time
Amenities
Topton House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Housekeeper Included
- 3800 sq. ft.
- Max. occupancy: 13
- non smoking only
- pets considered
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
- children welcome
- Lake
- Lake View ...
- Lakefront ...
- Mountain
- Mountain View ...
- Rural ...
- Water View
- Waterfront
- Waterfront
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Sports & Activities
- Tourist Attractions
- Activities Guide
- Air Conditioning ...
- Alarm Clock
- Basic Soaps
- Ceiling Fans
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Internet ...
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Local Maps
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Paper Towels
- Parking
- Telephone
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Wireless Internet ...
- Wood Fireplace
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Stove
- Toaster
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
- seating for 12 people
- 4 Bathrooms
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Bathroom 2 -
toilet
,
shower
,
Hallway Bath on main level with privacy door.
Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Private bath
Bathroom 3 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Hallway bath on upper level
Bathroom 4 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Basement bath in finished basement.
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 13
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Bedroom 1 -
1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 king , 2 twin/ single
Bedroom 3 - 5 twin/ single
Bedroom 4 - 1 queen
Loft - 1 sleep sofa /futon
- Books
- Books for Adults
- Books for Kids
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Games
- Games for Kids
- Ping Pong Table
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Stereo
- Television
- Toys
- VCR
- Video Library
- Balcony
- Boat Dock
- Canoe
- Deck / Patio
- Gated Community
- Kayak / Canoe
- Outdoor Grill
- Porch / Veranda
- Walkway to Water
- Wood Deck
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- Low Allergen Environment
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- forests
- marina
- recreation center
- restaurants
- waterfalls
- winery tours
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- eco tourism
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- photography
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- groceries
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- fly fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- mountaineering
- pier fishing
- rafting
- sailing
- skiing
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Excellent!
4.6/5 -
(10 traveler reviews)
Beautiful Spot
Really nice home right on the lake. The great room windows provide a gorgeous view of the water, a beautiful fireplace and a huge, comfy couch. The house is well equipped, clean. Part of the deck is screened in and nicely furnished. You'll want to sit and read, and enjoy the view. Beds are super comfortable. Great basement space for kids to hang out, play ping pong. Lots of steep steps to the water, but we got our canoe down and back up; great dock. There were some ants in the kitchen, but not really a problem. Overall, wonderful place to enjoy the lake and the woods.
The Wayah Bald is worth the drive...amazing view.
5-star location, 3-star house, 1-star hospitality
5-star Location
The location is remote and beautiful. Gorgeous mountains cascading down into a beautiful lake. It takes a lovely long and winding mountain road to get to the house. The lake is massive, incredibly fun, and has a marina (Lake's End) that will rent boats and has a delicious restaurant. The only downside (or upside, depending on your perspective) is that there is no cell service in the area for many miles.
3-star house
The house is very attractive. There are 3 adult bedrooms and 1 bunk room with 5 twin beds. The TV room and dining area are comfortable and have a great view of the lake. There are many downsides, though. The driveway is steep on both sides and there's not much room for parking. The house sits high above the lake and there are 74 steps down to the lake (you will have burning thighs after each trip up to the house). The kitchen was not well-outfitted. In particular, there were all of 3 wine glasses, the knives were so dull they were unusable and the refrigerator was falling apart. There is a semi-finished basement but it has really old furniture and a cement floor so it is not a space where anyone wanted to spend time. There were ants all over the kitchen and bathrooms, notes from previous renters about the ants, and the owner was defensive about the problem when contacted. The HVAC was not working properly and we had to do some maintenance on it and, again, the owner did not seem concerned. There is no garbage service and we had to place our garbage bags on the downstair balcony in cans which made the balcony smelly, useless and kind of gross as we walked by it to and from the dock.
2-star Hospitality
The owner advertises that the house has internet and wi-fi but what he does not say is that it is available by satellite only for a fee of $10 per MB. We spent the entire week trying to conserve our usage because we were so afraid of the fees. The house is not supplied well (one towel per person, very little toilet paper or other basics) and the nearest grocery is 30 minutes away. The dryer takes ages to work. The garbage situation was exacerbated by the fact that, apparently, the owner expected us to haul our garbage to the dump and sent us an annoyed message after we left that the cleaning people had to haul our garbage and then he charged us a $35 hauling fee.
Summary
The owner is offering a luxury house but treating guests like budget travelers.
Our stay at the lake
We loved our stay. The views were breathtaking! The open plan was great for our family. It was very clean and tastefully decorated. Great decks and and nice grill! The lake was amazing. Awesome place for kayaking, boating and fishing. Waterfall and hiking. First time visiting here and will definitely be back.
Driftwood Cove Vacation
We did enjoy our vacation to the mountains.
However we were disappointed in the vacation home. There were many things in the home that were damaged or broken upon arrival. We were to notify the owner and he had a way of justifying everything reported. I would have expected things that were broken or damaged to have been replaced or fixed properly. I thought that we paid for more than what we actually got.
The house was listed with a paddle boat which was not there. The pictures of the listing also had a rope swing described conviently located right across the cove which was no longer there as well. The kids were very excited about and expecting these items which were not available. While these things may be unavoidable, the listing should be updated to reflect the changes.
The road into the home was a very narrow one lane gravel road with two way traffic which was a little tricky at times.
We did catch a few fish and got to enjoy swimming off the dock. The lake and mountain view was great. Despite the flaws it as a nice time spent with family.
Where the stars shine brighter!
We love this place! But getting there was a joy in itself.
Driving down Waterfall Byway of North Carolina you can hike to a wonderful array of waterfalls along its winding route. In autumn, the beautiful foliage lined the road embracing you in vibrant colors as you curved around every corner. As you turn into Wayah Rd. from Franklin to Nantahala, you begin at the foothills of the Smokies. Farm houses and church sit quietly below the towering peaks around them welcoming your eyes as you drive by. You'll be deep in the beautiful Nantahala Mountain before you know it, and make sure you check out Wayah Bald along the way.
Upon arriving, the house was a welcoming site. Ample parking spaces for 4+ cars. The gorgeous view of the lake in autumn will take your breath away immediately when you open the front door. You'll be greeted with the warm evening light from the setting sun over the peaks across the lake. We didn't even unpack. We took off immediately to the back deck to take sight in. There is a canoe and paddle boat below at the dock waiting patient for you to take them to the water. There was always a delightful breeze gently blowing across the valley. It was a perfect autumn evening.
The house had everything we needed and more. You may think they don't have it until you find it in one of the many cabinets or closets there. There is a gas furnace there for heating and the fireplace is ready if you prefer that too. Plenty of clean towels and sheets if you need them. The washer and dryer are on the lower floor along with ping pong tables and couches for you hang out. Both floor have decks looking out to the lake.
The lake receded somewhat when we were there as it was autumn. The dock ran into ground as it was tied down. However, it was easy to get the canoe into the water. There may be at the most one two boat in the lake at the time when we paddle out. Most of the time it feels like the lake was all yours.
I will say no more. You'll love this place if you appreciate nature and its quietness. When I looked for a vacation rental, I though it was either the lake or the mountain. But my Fiancee wanted both and she got it! We stayed Oct 26th through the 29th.
Great Lake House with Great Views
We had an unforgettable vacation staying in this great lake house!! The view is unbelievable in the fall, especially in the morning when the sunshine falls on the mountain and brightens the colors and fogs. Drive way is one of the easiest from all our past experience, and very convenient to Smoky Mountain area or you can just enjoy the beautiful lake. Kids love to have their own bedroom, they had a lot of fun! The owner is very nice, has many notes inside the house to help find things. We had a late call to the owner due to a battery issue but he helped a lot without any complaints. Thanks very much for renting your beautiful house to us! We'd love to be back!
Map
White water rafting on the Nantahala River. Choose from over 20 outfitters on the river. Fly fishing in the nearby rivers. Hiking on the Bartram and Appalachian Trails. Zip Line/Canopy tours nearby. Harrah's Cherokee Casino and the new Cherokee River Valley Casino in Murphy is nearby. Snow ski at nearby Maggie Valley. Waterfall sightseeing is within a few miles and several are right on the lake.
Photos
Rates & Availability
Topton House Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- USD
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Late Spring
Apr 10 2017 -
May 26 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$375
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$2,200
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$8,500
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Summer
May 27 2017 -
Aug 19 2017
Changeover Day: Saturday 7 night minimum stay
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$2,800
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Late Summer
Aug 20 2017 -
Oct 15 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$375
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$2,200
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$8,500
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Fall Leaf Season
Oct 16 2017 -
Nov 17 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$350
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$2,100
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$8,000
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Thanksgiving Week
Nov 18 2017 -
Nov 26 2017
5 night minimum stay
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$400
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$2,500
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Early Winter
Nov 27 2017 -
Dec 20 2017
2 night minimum stay
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$275
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$1,800
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Christmas/New Years Week
Dec 21 2017 -
Jan 2 2018
5 night minimum stay
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$400
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$2,500
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My Standard Rate
2 night minimum stay
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$400
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$2,600
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$10,000
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning | $175 |
| Refundable damage deposit | $300 |
| Tax Rate | 11.5% |
Please pay the initial payment through VRBO. Final payment is due 45 days prior to check in by check only. Disregard any notice from VRBO to "Pay Now" and mail a check.
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
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