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Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub.

Lakefront home with large porch and large private dock. Very private with1.6 acre wooded lot. Expansive mountain and lake views from the porch and most rooms of the house. Hot tub on the porch with views of the lake. Canoe and two kayaks on the dock. The cabin has central heat but does not have central air. All rooms have AC provided by window or floor units.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks
Checkout is at 10 am to give Beverly time to clean for the next guest. Can you strip the sheets and pillowcases that you used and start a load of laundry before you leave?
Please start the dishwasher before you leave if necessary. You can leave the trash/recycling in the basement or laundry room. Would you mind cleaning the grill smoker if you used it?
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Family vacations only. No bachelor parties or spring break type bookings allowed without adult supervision. Must be 25 years of age to book.
Children under 13 may be approved by the Owner. Children under 13 are not allowed on the upper porch without adult supervision due to the height.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Topton

Located in Topton, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ferebee Park and Parker Meadows Park.
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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fontana Lake - 29 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 41 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 51 min drive - 60.4 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 57 min drive - 65.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hot Tub Time Machine - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wayah Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub. pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub.?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub. on May 25, 2026 start from $313, 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 Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Nantahala Lakefront Treehouse with private dock and hot tub. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Nantahala Lake and Lakes End Marina are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Levi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was incredible he gave us a rundown of all the amenities and where the closest stores were. Was exceptionally communicative with us! I absolutely would recommend anyone staying here anytime of the year! The view was gorgeous the house was gorgeous the area around the property is gorgeous! I'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is just what we were looking for. Quite and away from everything. The lake and kayaking was amazing. The windows in the house makes you feel like you are outside when inside. Shane was absolutely amazingly helpful. We are lookung to do a summer stay now.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about this property and lake!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crom C.

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

Great host!

The property was great, just as it was advertised. The host was fantastic. Great, flexible communicator. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in an amazing area. Super cool design, very happy this was our choice. Many very cool destinations close. Wayah Bald is amazing. Owner has more cleaning supplies than you could possibly need. Enough coffee filters for next 2 years if you made one pot a day Town isnt too far away. Fun trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria L.

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

Gorgeous location and views!

We loved our stay at this house! Absolutely beautiful views from every spot in the house. Porch and dock had plenty of seating and floaties to enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful time. My kids loved the kayaks and canoe (extra life jackets) The kitchen and living space were great, master bedroom view was just beautiful. Dog friendly! We would love to return.LOTS of stairs down to the lake, but the ropes really help!Communication with host was GREAT!My only suggestion would be a written sheet in house for checkout instructions and wifi access! (I forgot to screenshot all instructions before arrival and had to leave and find cell service at local restaurant to get service and access my phone) So much family funReally appreciate the space!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The location of this treehouse is absolutely breathtaking! I couldn't fathom the views before we arrived, but they would have far surpassed any expectations that we may have had. The host was very attentive and caring and answered all questions that we had before and during the stay. We had an amazing stay and will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

curtis c.

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

Lake Nantahala Treehouse

Fabulous views, everything as described. Owner extremely accommodating when a little issue popped up beyond his control. Good people involved in local caretaking as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

The best host

We cannot say enough good things about Shane and his property. We hit a few bumps in the stay and Shane fixed them or assisted us immediately. The view is breathtaking - the home is comfortable and had everything we needed. We can’t wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous home! Everything was as described and communication was excellent and very prompt when i had a few questions. The house was the cleanest and most stocked than we have ever rented. My only complaint was i wish i could have stayed longer. Its very private and such a great way to unconnect with technology. We also saw flying squirrels which was so cool. Dont hesitate and just book it. You wont be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Glynis T.

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

Lakefront treehouse

This home is on a steep hill overlooking the lake. The views were amazing. The owner was quick to take care of a few issues and all was smooth sailing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bailey C.

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

Perfect!

We had a great time staying here! The house was awesome. Very clean. The view was amazing. Shane responded to any questions we had in no time and was so helpful!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aunt J.

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

Tremendous Treehouse

Exceeded expectations! Shane has been helpful with questions and accommodating with changes made along the way. The place is eye-popping and so unique. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy f.

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

Lake House

Unique property in great location. Very spacious and comfortable. The walk down to lake is a bit long and steep but well worth it for the pier and view. Such a peaceful and beautiful setting. I recommend highly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

What a beautiful place

This is definitely the most unique home i have ever seen, and right in our own backyard. Gorgeous views, an engineering masterpiece. In an area with no cell service, the starlink wifi has a massive range and strength. We were so grateful that lake toys were provided down at the dock as it is a bit of a haul down to the dock. . We had such a great time and we hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

Great house! Amazing panoramic view of the lake with floor to ceiling windows. Very comfortable and plenty of room. Kitchen is very adequately stocked with dishes, cookware and tools. The owner was very helpful with all of the house details and answers messages quickly. We had an amazing, relaxing weekend in Nantahala! I highly recommend this property!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun archtecture, responsive and friendly host. In the spirit of constructive feedback...there was mold in the shower, the back patio furniture was covered in black mildew, the lights were out on the back porch, the gas fireplace for the back porch was out of gas, dirty dishes in the cabinets, plates chipped and cracked, stairs and porches covered in leaves, ramp to dock super slippery with algae, and had to treat the hot tub 5 times to get the chemistry in range and someones mcdonalds.garbage on the front steps.to greet us. Also in Oct they do lower the lake and the lake is deep so dont plan on catching fish here. I had hoped for better maintainence at 1,386 for 3 nights. BUT.. we had the whole lake to ourselves and the trees were beautiful. We were able.to go to the river and hook some trout. So still a good time! Thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

karen a.

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

Mountain Lake Escape

We had a great time on Lake Nantahala and at this property. We loved cooking out on the back deck and having the boat right at the dock. The house was really cool and had all the amenities we needed. Since our vacation was centered around boating, our only issue was the stairs from the house did not go all the way to the dock so the hike back up the hill from the dock multiple times a day was challenging, but we made the best of it. Location was perfect and easy access to all the fun things to see and do in the area. We will come again - thanks Shane!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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

Treehouse on the Lake

This spot is so special. My friends and I felt incredibly fortunate to to stay here. We were in awe of the floor to ceiling windows of the uniquely shaped house as it let in all the dappled daylight through the trees. The private dock was wonderful and allowed us easy access to the lake with our paddle boards. We really loved the location on the lake too since it wasn’t too busy. Definitely recommend a sunrise paddle and a hike on the Bartram Trail or Appalachian Trail (right up the road). The host was very communicative and the hot tub was also an added bonus! Overall, this place was stellar. And we’d absolutely book it again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

tasha d.

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

Lake stay

The only real issues is no wifi and that there are no stairs all the way to the dock. We had a rope that was super scary and not safe and since we rented this place and a boat for the dock specifically that was a let down. You can not carry stuff down safely due to the steep terrain.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bruce G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Last minute information

The day of check-in we received a long email letting us know that there were no paper products, out of firewood, wrong check-in time, etc. Had to buy our own firewood and ended up leaving half of it for the house/owner. Kitchen is missing some key cooking utensils. Photos of the house were obviously not taken in the summer. View of the lake is not nearly as wide open as shown.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Unique lake house

I stayed here 5 nights during May with my parents. It was a nice getaway for all of us. It was my first Nantahala lake visit, but it will not be my last. Shane was a very prompt and effective communicator. My chosen mode of communication to him was through the app and/or texting. The house itself is super unique and hides in the trees with a 180+ degree view facing east. The massive upper deck is great for enjoying some fresh mountain air or your favorite meals on the grill with friends and family. The road and driveway were fine for my low clearance car without awd/4wd. It is a decent 30-40 minutes from town so plan accordingly. There was no cell service but thankfully Shane provides satellite internet/WiFi . This made it easy to check email and use iMessage/FaceTime, WhatsApp, etc to communicate with friends and family. It was a 1200 mile drive for me and over 500 for my parents and we had zero regrets about the trip after all of the driving.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fermirita H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice home with some exceptions

This place was very nice. Beautiful views. Close to boat launch. Private. But there were a few things we didn’t like. The driveway, the stairs and path to the dock was completely covered in leaves. We could not drive up the hill without spinning out. And when we walked the stairs and path to the dock, we fell several times. I e actually hurt my tail bone pretty bad. These were unsafe conditions. We spent a few hours of our mini vacation having to blow the leaves off. Then when I tried to plug my dialysis machine behind the dresser, I found a dirty women’s underwear left there. Also, the fridge had old food and milk we had to dispose of. I question the actual cleanliness of this place. Perhaps it’s not getting a thorough cleaning after each guest. This home was very nice but some things I found odd that I’m not used to with rental properties. There was items like someone’s toothbrush, mostly used toothpaste tube, Used bar of soap etc… this is not very sanitary. Overall we think the property could be better managed. Luckily, It’s set in a beautiful, peaceful place and we enjoyed ourselves for the most part.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia C.

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

Great Stay

We had a wonderful check in process and really enjoyed this unique home and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by SHANE p KUDELA

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Why they chose this property

Private, quiet large 1.6-acre wooded lot on Lake Nantahala with a large private dock. Amazing views from inside and outside the house.

What makes this property unique

Excellent lake and fly fishing. Tubing or kayaking on the Nantahala River. Hike the Appalachian Trail and Bartram trail.

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