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BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE. STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM; RIGHT ON THE WATER.

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Relax by the fire pit
A view of our home from the lake
Terrace/patio
Living area
family room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE. STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM; RIGHT ON THE WATER.

HOOKED BY THE VIEW: Thanks for visiting our home.

Witness for yourself one of the most amazing panoramic views in the Smoky Mountains located on Nantahala Lake. Nantahala Lake is one of the most pristine lakes in America. Explore the waterfalls and other amenities of our natural environment.

You will be consumed by your ability to relax and enjoy Lake Nantahala. You will make it a must visit place on your calendar each year. Our home is surrounded by floor to ceiling windows that offer views of the lake and mountain range that you won't soon forget; not to mention the three full length decks. You're only a few yards from being on the dock relaxing or in front of the fire pit making smores and sharing your fun filled day with others. There are kayaks and paddle boat for your lake enjoyment. Also, a foosball table, table games, movie library three deck levels of outdoor seating. Enjoy your coffee early each morning in the cool mountain air while gazing at 5,600 feet mountain peaks and day dreaming at the beauty.

The Lake Nantahala area has a lot of local activities. You are within 45 minutes to an hour of shopping, antiquing, crafts, white water rafting, U.S. Forest trails, horseback ridding, mineral and gem mines, golf, gambling in Cherokee, snow skiing, bluegrass concerts. Mountainside Theater, located in the heart of Cherokee Indian Country. The theater is famous for its production of “Unto These Hills”, which is a live re-enactment of the story behind the Cherokee Indian historic “Trail of Tears” journey. Or, hop aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for your choice of scenic family train rides or romantic gourmet dining. The Railroad also presents a Mystery Theater dinner on select Friday nights.

Thanks for visiting our home and we hope you pick Lake Nantahala for your final destination. We would love to have you.

Keywords: 'Lake Nantahala', Beautiful Lake Front Cabin/House, 4BR/3B in a pristine cove on Lake Nantahala facing on unbelievable view of the lake and the Smoky Mountains. Enjoy morning coffee and picturesque view from your deck outside your bedroom. Each room is uniquely decorated in a mountain theme (the fishing room, bear room, garden room,peace and tranquility. You'll feel at home with a fully supplied kitchen, comfortablly furnished with every little extra to create a real feeling of home. Unbelievable views, 3 levels, 3 BR with private balconies for morning coffee or watching the sunset. All hardwood floors, large basement main room with extra options for beds. Comfortably sleeps 8-9. Private dock, 2 kayaks, canoe, floats, additional boats available for rent at marina. Live a dream at Lake Nantahala. Located high in the North Carolina Smokey Mountains. A comfortable lake front home with all the amenities. Swim, fish, boat or sleep in the fresh mountain air. Whole house generator.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 32
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Gate code is 7098.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please return our home to the manor you found it. Return any furniture or outside items to their proper place.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please review my contract for the cancellation policy
Any discharge of a fire arm is prohibited
A list of occupants and their ages

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this cabin is in the mountains and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Lake, while Junaluska Medicine Trail and Graham County Historical Association are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Ferebee Park, or check out an event or a game at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 39 min drive - 47.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 39 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Hiwassee River - 57 min drive - 74.2 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 58 min drive - 37.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE. STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM; RIGHT ON THE WATER. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE. STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM; RIGHT ON THE WATER.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE. STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM; RIGHT ON THE WATER.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE. STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM; RIGHT ON THE WATER.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEST LOCATION ON THE LAKE. STUNNING VIEWS FROM EVERY ROOM; RIGHT ON THE WATER. located?

This family-friendly Topton cabin is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Lake. Ferebee Park and Lakes End Marina are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful out of the way vacation property. Steps from the water with all the amenities you could ever want.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, private quiet cove.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzy sztof

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house exceeded our expectations. Spacious and equipped with everything that you need. The quiet, peaceful location is perfect for relaxing and boating. We loved using the kayaks and canoe available by the dock. If you rent a boat from the marina, you can keep it overnight at the dock. Unlike some properties that have long staircases to get to the dock, this one is very close, just few steps from the lower deck. The views from the firepit were amazing, it helps when the full moon makes an entrance :). The owners were fantastic and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful family vacation as this house had everything you could want. Very clean and lots of great amenities. I was hesitant to try to drive the car down the driveway but we had a 4-wheel drive which had no difficulty. Probably could have made it but didn’t need to take the chance. The house was great for the 9 of us as everyone had their own space and all had a great time. Fishing, swimming, s’mores over the campfire and lots of relaxing on the deck with great views. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

J G.

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

Great property

Cleaner and nicer than even the pictures indicate, this property was perfect for our getaway. Great location on the lake as mentioned, and everything was super smooth. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

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

Nice thanksgiving place

Lovely house with a great view. Lots of room to spread out. We really enjoyed the game room. Download all travel info ahead of time and go the grocery store before arriving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quiet, lake getaway in the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great weekend on the lake

We had an excellent time. The property was exactly as described. Extremely clean with amazing amenities. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P., Asheville, NC

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

Perfect Lake House Visit

We had a perfect visit and enjoyed the well appointed home. The location was as presented with plenty of room, direct access to the water and beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

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

Beautiful and serene

Beautiful and quiet property. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renota F.

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

Comfortable home

We were very pleased with this place. Very roomy and had everything we needed. We quickly selected our rooms and moved in for a great stay. Enjoyed the fire places on the cool evenings andmornings. We fished and caught trout. We just had a great time! Our 11 yr old Grandson especially enjoyed the ping pong, air hockey, basketball and foosball. He was never bored. Will certainly stay here again if opportunity arises. Thanks for sharing your home. Its clear you enjoy it too!! mirnings.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph A.

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

Lake house retreat

The house was exactly as advertised! Beautiful views, clean, well stocked, and spacious! The lake was clean and not overcrowded. We enjoyed using the kayaks and the canoe to explore the lake. We would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a relaxing lake getaway!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

GREAT HOUSE

FANTASTIC
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis Y.

Spectacular cabin and view!!!!

Everything works perfect, the cabin is amazing we enjoy every moment.Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Faith V.

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

Beautiful view

Our return to Lake Nantahala was wonderful. This property is beautifully decorated with all you need to have a fun vacation. Well stocked for cooking, plenty of bedding & towels as well as canoe and kayaks. The owner was very accessible to answer questions. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbi C.

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

Great place to stay. House was beautiful

Dwight was the perfect host. House was perfect for our family. Plenty of bedrooms, fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms and our family enjoyed the game room on rainy afternoons. The view of the lake was spectacular. Couldn’t ask for a better vacation. Looking forward to returning
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Hutchison family visit

We really enjoyed our visit. Beautiful cabin. Beautiful views. Enjoyed the kayaks and canoe even though it was a little chilly. It rained most of our visit, but there is plenty to do at the cabin even though the internet didn't work. Hopefully we'll be back to visit again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Stunning lake front cabin!!

I had an absolutely incredible stay at this rental home on Lake Nantahala! The views were truly breathtaking, and waking up to the serene lake every morning was a dream come true. The amenities were top-notch, including a game room, making the entire experience even more enjoyable with kids. The private boat dock was a fantastic addition, allowing us to explore the lake at our leisure. I can't recommend this place enough - five stars all the way!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gracine S.

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

Mr Mrs Alberto Suarez

I would highly recommend staying here! The view alone is incredible "from every bedroom" The home is in a cove easy access and a short walk to their boat dock! Your their in the mountain so easy to get to activity center>> But this home has all the wet sport toys. The inside of their home is super cozy and roomy! Everything you need is their *We would stay here again *Thank You For Sharing Your Amazing Home With Us *The Suarez Family
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carel C.

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

Beautiful lakeside mountain retreat

This property was beautiful. We had so much to do while at the house. The kids truly enjoyed the gameroom and hanging out on the dock. It’s tucked up in the mountains away from everything. Everything you need is there and easily accessible. The rooms are great and the beds were very comfy. Dwight answered our questions and provided useful information in advance. I would definitely recommend this lakeside retreat. Thanks for having us we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just wish the driveway wasn’t so steep and hard to get in and out of. Wasn’t there long enough to call about the fireplace usage in living room that would’ve been nice to use. Otherwise it was decent for our extreme short trip. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill R., Mason, OH

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

Great property, terrific owner

We had a great time. One of the things the family needed was some off grid family fun. This property did not disappoint. The owner provided great communication. The house is beautiful and well equipped. The additional games in the garage was great for the two grand children to occupy their time when it rained. We had no problems finding the property with the instructions provided, and had no problems with the driveway. The property met or exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicmarie A., Silver Spring, MD

Quiet, comfy haven in scenic surroundings

The pictures of the property do it little justice! "Hooked by the View" was spacious, comfy, modern and well-equipped; a perfect family getaway for 4 adults and 5 kids. The view is spectacular and the peace and quiet invaluable. The home was clean, super comfy and cozy. There were plenty of supplies in the kitchen, bathroom, laundry room and fire pit. We felt right at home! We just loved canoeing everyday on the beautiful, pristine lake and only wished we could come back in the warmth of the summer. We feel so lucky to have spent quality family time in such a warm and welcoming home. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth R.

Beautiful house with gorgeous views and all the amenities of home

We stayed (2 families) for a wonderful weekend in December. Talk about a gorgeous home and setting! Everything is kept very clean and up-to-date. The living/kitchen area is very spacious and open for groups to hang out, and the massive decks overlooking the lake are filled with rockers and tables to take in the breathtaking views. The beds are very comfortable. While we were there, the weather was unseasonably warm so we were able to utilize the canoe (they also have kayaks, and supply plenty of life jackets) to take the kids for rides around the lake. We got in later on Friday evening, so the drive to the cabin was a little tenuous in the dark, but upon arrival all of your tensions melt away. Dwight is very attentive and easy to work with -- you can tell he loves his home. The best GPS app to find the home is "Waze," which helped us a lot! My only regret is that we didn't book a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2015

8/10 Good

Sonya T.

Wonderful waterfront home

My husband and I took our son, daughter in law and two little granddaughters to this area for a long weekend. The house was beautiful - comfortable, inviting, and spacious. There was room for many more! The home is kid friendly and had several toys, books and activities to entertain the little ones. The only reason I gave it 4 stars rather than 5 was due to the remote location (30 min down a winding mountain road) and over an hour to Bryson City where we rode the Polar Express, which was the reason for the trip. The fact that I didn’t check the distance is totally my fault though! Be careful using the Home Away app for information about the property as the door code was wrong as well as the WiFi information. All in all, the home is wonderful and the owner is very responsive to any questions. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

About the host

Hosted by Dwight Houser

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My name is Dwight Houser. My wife, Liz, and I are retired. We have two married children and four grandchildren. We live in Marietta, Ga. and we enjoy sharing our home with other families.

Why they chose this property

Many years of searching by my wife and children resulted in discovering Nantahala Lake and our dream home. After the first visit, it was clear that Nantahala Lake was the place. We looked at many beautiful homes but this one had everything we had dreamed of. We're sure you'll feel the same.

What makes this property unique

You will enjoy easy access to our house. You will experience a view that is second to none. Our dock is only a few yards from the house . The fact we're so close to the water is a real advantage. You don't have to deal with steep uneven hills. Our lower level outdoor grill, refrigerator, eating area and fire pit are just a few feet from the lake. We have kayaks, a canoe and floats to enjoy the water. If you'd like to water ski or explore water falls, the marina is close and you can rent the boat of your choice.

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