Ridgetop Lakeview - Bedroom Cabin on Lake Nantahala w/ Private Deck

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A spacious cabin interior with a high ceiling, large windows, a wooden dining area, and a stone fireplace.
A cozy cabin interior with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and a dining area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a large island with stools.
A rustic bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a mounted deer head, and a ceiling fan.
A cozy room with a foosball table, a sofa with a deer-themed blanket, and a wall-mounted American flag.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala Lake

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Loft

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Guest Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Topton

Topton is home to this cabin. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Wayah Bald Lookout are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Lake. Ferebee Park and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Map
Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 29 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive - 55.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 48 min drive - 64.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Morehead Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hot Tub Time Machine - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridgetop Lakeview - Bedroom Cabin on Lake Nantahala w/ Private Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Ridgetop Lakeview - Bedroom Cabin on Lake Nantahala w/ Private Deck?

As of Nov 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ridgetop Lakeview - Bedroom Cabin on Lake Nantahala w/ Private Deck on Dec 6, 2026 start from $328, 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 Ridgetop Lakeview - Bedroom Cabin on Lake Nantahala w/ Private Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ridgetop Lakeview - Bedroom Cabin on Lake Nantahala w/ Private Deck?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ridgetop Lakeview - Bedroom Cabin on Lake Nantahala w/ Private Deck located?

Situated in Topton, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Lake. Nantahala River and Lakes End Marina are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property in an amazing area near the Nantahala lake and Nantahala wedding venue! Walkable to the venue. Loved the porch at the house with the view of the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

Well stocked. Comfortable beds. Terrific location with beautiful view. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

Beautiful property; great communication; amazing view; and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ridgetop is Tops

I rented this beautiful house for family to stay at for my son's wedding. It was in walking distance to the venue! The house was beautiful, but the outdoor space was amazing with gorgeous views of the lake. All of my family loved staying there. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2022
Thank you again for choosing Ridgetop Retreat while you celebrate such a wonderful occasion. We are so glad that you had a wonderful time and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Great place. We had so much fun and a relaxing time. The veiw was awesome and so was the weather. Be sure to pack your groceries cause once you get there you don't want to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 10, 2022
We are thrilled that you had a great time and we hope that you will be back!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very cute cabin with hot tub and is pet friendly!

The cabin was great, easy to check in, very clean, and had everything in the kitchen we needed. The hot tub was perfect, and the view is gorgeous! It was a little noisy when a wedding was happening next door, and the driveway is very steep, but other than that, it was a beautiful place and gppd location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 5, 2022
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome stay for daughter's wedding

Beautiful location, home. Driveway and road were difficult, but manageable. Beautiful view. Hot tub was very nice! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 17, 2022
We are thrilled that you had a nice stay!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication

Overall very nice house but information was lacking or incorrect

Very beautiful property but very rural with no cell service. Welcome letter information was not accurate with wi-fi log in. Worked fine once we figured it out ourselves. Home phone did not work for local calls unless there was a trick to that that we weren't told also.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2022
My apologies that you had issues with the wifi and phone-we would have gladly assisted if you had let us know. Despite these issues we truly hope that you had a wonderful vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need!

We loved this house! All of the items you need, lots of towels, kitchen was nicely stocked everything was very clean. The decor was adorable and the master bed was so comfortable! The view was amazing, so peaceful and quiet. The only bad part was our GPS took us the long way around which was a very scary mountain road and it was dark and raining when we arrived. Someone else was stuck in a ditch by the cabin so we just parked at another house for the night and carried our stuff. Once the road dried we drove to the cabin. We noticed in the light of day that the GPS was way off and there was a much easier and safer route. The drive way is very steep and we were thankful for our all wheel drive SUV. But that was our fault, nothing bad at all about the cabin or owner, just a cautionary tail. We highly recommend this house.
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 3, 2021
I am so sorry that your GPS led you astray but glad you figured out your bearings the next day. Thank you for sharing your experience and we are so glad that you felt comfortable and enjoyed yourselves.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a view (and hot tub)

This is a beautiful property with great views over the lake. There are decks with perfect views on both lower levels and with the high windows the loft level also has great views. The home is nicely decorated. The property had a couple issues which did not affect our stay but were assured they would be promptly resolved and the host recognized the inconvenience. The beds were comfortable and the unit well equipped. The kitchen functioned well with a large frig. The home had two coolers for guest use which was great when we took a fall cruise on the lake. One note, the driveway is quite steep and a bit of a hairpin turn as you come up the hill. But it is concrete with traction grooving so was not an issue, just exciting. It is Carolina mountains. Beautiful home is a great remote setting ideal for a family or friends gathering.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 17, 2022
Thank you for sharing your experience for our future guests. We are thrilled that you were able to have such a wonderful vacation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really a spectacular location in a beautiful area. Looking forward to returning.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful views. Great cabin. The roads and driveway are crazy. But i live on flat ground so I wasnt used to them. Overall this place rocked. Loved the hot tub and peace and quiet. Highly Recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cabin!

My family of 4 had an amazing time in this cabin, with amazing views from every floor!! It was well stocked and spotless when we arrived. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable with high-end linens. We ran into one minor issue with the ice maker and the maintenance company brought us bagged ice within 1 hour on a Sunday morning. Outstanding service!! I will say, if traveling from Franklin, the last 30 minutes of driving is on very windy roads. But the road to NOC/Bryson City was much easier to travel and you follow the Nantahala river most of the way which makes for beautiful scenery and several waterfalls! The hot tub was also very clean and we enjoyed looking over the lake while relaxing in it -- it even snowed on our last day which was fun in the hot tub! We would not hesitate to rent here again next time we are in the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 1, 2022
Thank you so much for sharing your experience-it sounds like you had lots of adventures and were able to relax and enjoy the peace as well. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Real Cabin Feel and Seclusion

First, grab your grub at the grocery stores (Andrews or Franklin) so you don't have to leave later. There is a steep driveway, but it's fairly short. I drove (Sequoia) straight up the gravel part, then backed up the paved part right to the door-- just 2 straight lines. You'll come in the bottom floor (2 Queen bedrooms, full bath, laundry area, trundle in game room with fireplace, doors to back and access to hot tub). You can go up inside or outside stairs to kitchen. Another Q bedroom and full bath, living and dining area, fireplace. Stairs up to loft King bed with 3rd full bath. The loft really is like another closed bedroom in that you can't see it hardly from the main room. TVs everywhere but you'll hardly need them. AMAZING view of the lake from the main room and loft. Kitchen is very well-stocked as well as bathrooms. Actually get more than 1 roll of TP! Also plenty of fluffy (not scruffy) towels! Rain-shower heads in all baths are perfect. Plan out your showers though, not an extra-large tank of water. I was third in a row and got about 2 minutes. Cell service is almost non-existent, but Wi-Fi fills in. Going around the hill to the East helps. First week of February was cold, but the house heat is amazing and evenly distributed (we turned it down to 67 and it was 19 outside). A bundle of wood was provided for the outdoor firepit, but it was too cold and breezy for us. All kitchen appliances work well and look newer. Very big dining table. Beds were comfortable and whole house looks clean and coordinated. (Not hobbled together, you know what I mean.) Plenty of space for family of 5 and everyone enjoyed the cabin. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 24, 2022
Thank you so much for such a descriptive and helpful review for others to get a great picture of the vacation adventure. We are so glad that you had a nice time and we look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view

Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful get away! The view was magnificent and worth the mountain drive! We traveled as two families (4 adults and 2 12 year olds). There was plenty of room for us all to spread out and enjoy the cabin without getting in each other’s way. Central location for day trips to Smokey mountain National Park, Gatlinburg, Cherokee and Asheville.,
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 19, 2022
We are so glad that you were able to relax and enjoy your families holiday vacation! Thank you again and we hope that this is an annual tradition!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home and great view!

This property is amazing! It's well maintained, clean, updated, spacious, and comfortable. The view of the lake is spectacular! The property manager responded quickly to all communications. We booked it because it is centrally located between two great parks with lots of hiking trail options that included waterfall destinations. Plus within an hour or two of several other towns that we wanted to check out such as Asheville, Bryson City, Maggie Valley, and Pigeon Forge, TN. Depending on what you are looking for the next few items may be pros or cons. The home is pretty isolated. There is one cabin just up the street, but otherwise, it's at least a 30-minute drive in either direction to get to a community with a grocery store. Also, there is no cell service at the cabin, but there is strong wifi. We would have to drive at least 15 to 20 minutes in either direction before we could get a couple of bars for cell service. The road to get to the cabin is paved, but narrow and very twisted. If coming from Franklin, there are a lot of hairpin curves. Coming from Murphy, it's curvy but fun. The cabin driveway is pretty steep, but not terrible. If visiting in the winter, you will need 4X4. Otherwise, will need a car with some height for clearance.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a descriptive review. It definitely is an adventure to getaway to our part of the state but worth the drive for the stunning scenery and quiet.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

45 Ridgetop

good view, nice new deck, clean hot tub, quiet spot, gas fireplaces both levels. convenient to marina, Joyce Kilmer, NOC, Franklin, Andrews. Easy to book. [ (Only negatives are steep curve driveway, blind exit from the left side of driveway, no mobile service. I cleaned up the grill for you; you may need to hookup the gutter downspout (behind hot tub) ]
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2021
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves despite the adventure and challenges of vacationing in a rural mountainous area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake view Smoky mountain cabin

We had an awesome 6 night stay in June. The cabin was clean, spacious and had everything we needed- and a few bonuses. The kitchen was well stocked. There were plenty of towels to go around- there were 3 adults and 5 kids. The kids had fun in the game room and loved the corn hole. We had smiles every night at the fire pit. The beds were all comfy and everyone slept well. The view from the deck is awesome. The hot tub was nice. Totally enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2021
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are thrilled that you had such an amazing family vacation and found the house clean and comfortable an go to enjoy the fire pit and hot tub. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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