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

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A lakeside view from a wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a calm lake and forested hills.
A lakeside cabin with a dock, surrounded by trees and a rocky shoreline.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A window with white curtains, a view of a lake, and trees in the background.
A spacious loft with a high ceiling, exposed wooden beams, a dining area, and a kitchen with modern appliances.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala Lake

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Beds

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Guest

2 Twin Beds

Loft

2 Twin 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

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About the neighborhood

Topton

Located in Topton, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Cherokee Homestead Exhibit and Junaluska Medicine Trail 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 Peacock Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 44 min drive - 47.9 km
  • Fontana Lake - 48 min drive - 54.6 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 51 min drive - 32.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Morehead Cafe - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hot Tub Time Machine - ‬35 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Starlink!?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Starlink! on Oct 29, 2026 start from $447, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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

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. Starlink!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Lake. Lakes End Marina and Ferebee Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous visit and the host was amazing. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2026
Thanks Kasey! We look forward to your family staying with us in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a relaxing and wonderful stay! The house was clean and the lake was so peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2025
Thanks Kimberly for the kind review! So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! Access to lake is not too many steps. Lake levels this time of year are down but that’s ok. House was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 6, 2025
Thanks for the great review! We do love the easy access to the water and would love for you guys to return in spring or summer when the lake levels are full pool!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I really wish I could give this home more than 5 stars. The whole house was clean, comfortable, beautiful, and just amazing. Communication with the hosts was top notch. When we got there the lights were on, everything was in great shape, and there were even a number of brochures for things to do in the area that were left in a magazine rack in the living room. The views from the deck were absolutely stunning, and having access to kayaks and all sorts of outdoors equipment was awesome. My favorite part of the day was drinking coffee on the sun deck watching the fog lift off of the lake in the morning. I highly recommend a trip on the Smoky Mountain Railway, horseback riding at Horseshoe Creek Stables, or a drive to go see Ruby Falls. The drive to Chattanooga is beautiful. The only thing I will say that should be considered by future guests is the number of stairs involved. The house is located on a steep hillside that slopes down to beautiful Nantahala Lake. When you arrive at the property, there is a set of steep stairs to get down to the house and another set of stairs to get to the dock. If someone has any kind of mobility issues they could pose a definite challenge. When the owners tell you to get to the house before dark the first time, definitely listen! Thank you again David and Casey, we will definitely be back - especially since my daughter has declared revenge on all the fish in the lake that out-smarted her this trip! :D
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2021
Thanks Franklin! Glad you all had fun and we look forward to hosting you in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2022
Thx Dmitry for the kind words and I am thankful that you loved the lake and home as much as we do! We hope to have you and your family stay with us again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2022
Thanks Tod for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 21, 2020
Thanks Scott for the kind words! We look forward to having you and your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 8, 2020
Thank you Wendy for staying and being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location on a serene lake. Most importantly, we found David (the owner) to be terrific - he called me 2 days prior to our visit to give me key details that were very helpful. David let us borrow the kayaks at the house and we loved going out on the lake as a family. There is a journal where previous guests shared their experiences and this helped us pick a wonderful hiking trail to Wasser Bald watchtower. We also did the Highway 64 drive from Franklin to Highlands on our way back, which was just delightful - also an idea we got from the journal which was corroborated by fellow hikers to Wasser Bald.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2025
Thanks for the kind words Mo! We loved hosting your family and are glad that you all enjoyed the Nantahala area!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 15, 2022
Thanks Lynnda for spending your annual trip at our home and for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2020
Allison - It’s always a pleasure to have your family stay with us and we look forward to having you again. Thanks for the kind words!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2020
Thanks Jolly! It was a pleasure having you and your family stay! Best wishes!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 21, 2025
Just to clarify for future guests, all houses on this lake have stair access to get to either the house, the lake or both. We bought this house for how close it is to the water and the beautiful lake views from the house. The driveway incline is typical for mountain driveways and combined with the stairs, are what allow it to have such easy lake access and beautiful views. New satellite internet is now faster and sufficient for surfing the web and virtual meetings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Beautiful lake. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2021
Thanks Brian for staying and for the kind words. We enjoyed seeing everything you all wrote in our guest book. Sounds like a great family week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2021
Thanks Emily and we love having you and your family as guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2021
Thanks Mallory for the great review and for being a fantastic guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2021
Kristin - Thank you for the well written and detailed review! Your family was a pleasure to host and we really hope that you can stay with us during future Nantahala stays.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2021
Thank you so much for the kind words and for being such wonderful guests. We would welcome you back at anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 22, 2021
Thanks Jennifer for staying and the 5* review! We loved having your family!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2020
Tim - Thank you for the kind words and for being such a wonderful guest! We would love to have you stay again on your next Nantahala vacation.
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