New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views

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Entire home

Aerial view of the house and the island/peninsula. It sits in a little cove.

View of house from the street - front entry

View of house from the driveway - mudroom entry

Aerial view of the house with multiple decks cascading down to the water/dock

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Amenities
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Host

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Lake Santeetlah, NC

Santeetlah Lake1 min walk
Cheoah River2 min walk
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest27 min drive
Knoxville, TN (TYS-McGhee Tyson)99 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bunk Room

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

This is a complete gut renovation and addition to a small family cottage that has been in the family for more than 40 years. The "re-imagining" of the house took a small one level 1800sf 3-bedroom house to a brand new 3500sf 5 bedroom home on Lake Santeetlah, NC. All of the main bedrooms have views of and access to the lake. A large double height "great room" provides a grand common space with incredible views for cooking and eating while also still providing smaller cozy spaces for privacy including an amazing loft. And large decks on every level provide plenty of outdoor space for enjoying the amazing views and outdoor living. It also includes a private dock on quiet island/peninsula with only 6 houses. Perfect for families or groups of adults. ***PLEASE NOTE: the existing reviews before 2024 are before the complete "to the studs" renovation and addition.****

Lake Santeetlah has 76 miles of coastline, but only about 2 miles are developed - the rest is surrounded by a National Forest. Very Quiet and peaceful. Great for families, watersports, fishing, boating. Awesome hiking, kayaking, camping and outdoor sports nearby. Fishing includes smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bream, and lake trout.

There are over 200 miles of hiking trails in the area, and one can hike eight miles from Lake Santeetlah to the Appalachian Trail.

The nearby Cheoah River is noted for its Class IV and V whitewater rapids.

Lake Santeetlah adjoins a portion of U.S. 129 called the Tail of the Dragon, a road frequently used for recreational purposes by motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts because of its purported 318 curves in 11 miles.

Lake has boat rentals available.

***Please note: the existing reviews before 2024 are before the complete "to the studs" renovation and addition.****

Property manager

Russell Culin

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Santeetlah

Located in Robbinsville, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Cherohala Skyway and Fontana Village Resort Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Bryson City Gem Mine. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Lake Santeetlah, NC

What's nearby

Santeetlah Lake - 1 min walk
Cheoah River - 2 min walk
Deals Gap - 25 min drive
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 27 min drive
Fontana Village Resort Marina - 40 min drive

Getting around

McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

Lynn's Place - 12 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Cafe De Olla - 13 min drive
Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - 12 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Nantahala National Forest, Santeetlah Lake, and Cheoah River. Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest is 9.3 mi (15 km) away.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Duane H.

Sep 21, 2021

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

Trip to Joyce Kilmer

Dated, as depicted. Unbeatable location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Knoxville

Sep 9, 2021

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

Best location on the lake

The check in process was seamless. The lockbox worked as described. The home was spotlessly clean. The beds were comfortable and the linens were very nice. The kitchen was very well stocked with not only dishes, serving wear, pots and pan, but also spices and oils and vinegar. But the view is the reason we came and we were not disappointed. It is fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed the dock and the lake. We even rented a pontoon boat for a couple days. We want to come back again!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O., Asheville, NC, USA

Aug 12, 2021

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

Primo Lakefront Cottage!

Our group of six adults had a relaxing week at the Han Cottage. It lives up to the claim of “Best Location On Lake”! The cottage is comfortable for lounging during T-storms with a kitchen set up for group cooking. The deck is the place to hang for morning coffee and meals. The swim dock almost reigns supreme, second only to being in the lake. We recommend bringing camp chairs for the dock. Swim noodles and stand-up paddle boards for the water. Other activities were morning walks or runs. Road cycling including Cherohala Skyway and Maple Springs. Found some nice swimming holes in river, too. Russell, the owner, was accommodating and rental navigation was with ease.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keely C.

Jul 10, 2021

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

A great stay

We had a great stay. The setting of the house is gorgeous - felt very private when in the house and on the deck. Sitting on the deck, you can really only see a bit of the house next door. Otherwise you are staring out at the quiet lake and the undeveloped shore on the other side. There were a couple of times we could hear music coming from neighbors, but it wasn't late at night so not a big deal. The house itself is as described - "old-school-cottage" in terms of furnishings but comfortable and spacious. I had a bit of trouble reaching Russell but it was never urgent so not that big of a deal. One tip - write down or print out the directions because your GPS probably won't take you to the address provided and you might not have cell service as you approach the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

Jul 7, 2021

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

Vacation

Nice house but lacking air in bedrooms or ventilation in bathrooms. Nice floor plan.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Russell Culin

We bought this property more than 40 years ago when Lake Santeetlah was really nothing much more than a very sleepy man-made lake. I found this almost accidentally because as a small town doctor, I used to run a clinic in town once a month. There were only two houses on the island when the developer connected it to the mainland. And for the last forty years we have loved spending weekends and summers here first with just our small family and then watching our children and their friends enjoy the lake and all of its activities and now with our larger family and our grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

Have always loved how close the lake was and the views cannot be beat.

What makes this property unique

The original house was built in 1981, and it would be difficult to build a house this close to the water nowadays. And that view - the whole lake is beautiful and there are many wonderful spots around it - but our view, from the privacy of a little mini-cove created by the road connecting the island to the shore, it's hard to beat. That long vista to the mountains. And even though we are out on the lake, it still feels a little tucked away and private.

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