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Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026!

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Private dock, patio with fire pit, walkway to lake.
Beautiful lake front lot
Front of house easily accessible from driveway.
Main level with open kitchen, dining and great room - all with lake view.
Fully stocked kitchen with island/bar, range, wall oven, microwave, coffee, etc.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 143800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1
2 Single Bunk Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Foyer

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026!

The highest rated and reviewed luxury rental on Lake Nantahala! Our lake house rental comes with 2 paddle boards, 2 canoes and 5 kayaks. Enjoy a fire and s'mores at our private water front fire pit, or relax in the hot tub on the deck overlooking the lake.

Book now for Summer 2026 -- full week reservations get a discounted Ski Boat rental during your stay, plus we provide canoes, kayaks and paddle boards at no extra charge!

We also have a full house back up generator and EV Charger!!!

READ OUR REVIEWS... "Beautiful home, beautiful location!" -- "Wonderful family vacation" -- "We have stayed in rentals all over the country and this place rates as #1 in our book. The house is everything it advertises and the lake is truly magnificent!" -- "Exquisite, peaceful retreat" -- "The views are breathtaking—mirror-like water at sunrise, stars that feel close enough to touch at night, and total peace all around. Perfect for anyone craving quiet, connection with nature, and a bit of magic. This home is a beautifully curated hidden slice of paradise. Can’t wait to come back!" Guest comments.

Nestled in the woods of the gated community of Nantahala Highlands, this magnificent, lakeshore, custom home has 3800 square feet with 1500 plus square feet of covered deck, four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, two great rooms, two fireplaces and a loft.

The home's extensive decking gives optimum views of Lake Nantahala and the mountains from every room. A gradual terrain walkway leads to the 120+ feet of shoreline, rock wall, newly upgraded dock with tie-downs for boats, kayaks, canoes, and jet ski ramp (jet ski not provided). Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life vests provided. Additionally a 17' Boston Whaler is available for rent at an additional charge with skis, wakeboards, ropes, etc.

The natural beauty and peacefulness of the property are unsurpassed. Nantahala is an outdoorsman’s paradise with whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, camping, mountain hiking, and biking. Lake Nantahala is just two and a half hours from Atlanta; one hour from Highlands, North Carolina; and one and a half hours from Asheville, NC.

This is the perfect place to relax and unwind while you escape the hustle and demands of the big city, yet conveniently located in Western North Carolina and within driving distance to most cities in the Southeast.

SECURITY SYSTEM: This property is remotely monitored and has video and audio recording devices in exterior locations only. Remote monitoring includes RING security cameras in the front driveway area, front doorbell and lower deck/basement storage area.

Keywords: Lakefront Home
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than 4 cars permitted on property (including 1 car max at the parking pad located across Lakeshore Drive)

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, a security system and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Lakes End Marina and Wilson Lick Ranger Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Parker Meadows Park and Ferebee Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bryson City Gem Mine, or check out an event or a game at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Fontana Lake - 32 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 43 min drive - 56.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 54 min drive - 62.1 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 55 min drive - 64.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wayah Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026!?

As of 11 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026! on 11 Mar 2026 start from £771, 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 at Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Reserve your weekend for WINTER 2025 or book early for SPRING - SUMMER 2026! located?

This family-friendly Topton holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Nantahala Lake is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a blast on Lake Nantahala for a family reunion! This was a great location and we loved being on the lake. The house had so much space and we loved making s’mores down by the lake! Using the boat made it very convenient to travel to family so we didn’t have to drive the whole time we were there. Brad was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

Great house

Loved the house and hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce B.

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

476 Lakeshore: A Slice of Heaven!

This was our third visit to this amazing property, and it just gets better with time. The house is lovely, well-appointed, and comfortable. The view of the lake and mountains could not be better. The lake water is clean, and our group of 7 had the best time swimming off the dock. The kitchen had all we needed to make meals for the family, but we did visit Lake’s End for dinner one evening. We had to wait about half an hour for a table, but it was worth it. Yummy food. Great service. We would highly recommend staying in this lovely home in this amazing setting. We’ll be back!
View from the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Great property

Annual guys trip, house was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Amazing property for a large family vacation.

Fantastic location on the lake. The water was warm and clear. Something do to do for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

New Years stay

It was a wonderful week on Lake Nantahala. We caught several fish and enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

sharon g.

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

Family time

Beautiful house, laid back, enjoyed the family time together. Enjoyed the lake . Beautiful place Beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike Y.

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

Beautiful house, perfect lake

We were very happy with our stay. We had a hiccup when we extended our reservation, but Bradley fixed the situation more than adequately. The house was exceptional, with a perfect location on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mollie L.

Lovely property in a little piece of Heaven

I have been going to this wonderful lake for 53 years with family and friends. This property is truly special and this was a week we will never forget......thank you Fulkersons‼️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dylan T.

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

Great Place!!

We had 6 adults and 7 kids under 9, and the house was perfect for our large group. There are tons of options for entertainment nearby, fishing, hiking, or you can stay home and enjoy the beautiful lake. We are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin H.

Slice of heaven on earth

We had the best grad school reunion this past weekend at Lake Nantahala. What a beautiful house and lake. We were so sad to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brooke C.

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

Amazing Home!

We had an amazing time in this gorgeous lakefront property! This is our 4th year renting at Nantahala and this property was the BEST yet! We will definitely be back! Thank you to Bradley for his prompt responses!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Family Vacation

Wonderful vacation. Property was exactly as described. Location on the lake was very convenient. House was well stocked with everything one would need. Communication with owner was very easy. Very comfortable for our family of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine k.

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

peace and beauty

great overall experience. owner could not have been nicer. thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

A perfect trip

This getaway was just perfect. So much to do for everyone, relaxing on the porch overlooking the lake, water activities, everything we needed for cooking out, great time cooking s'mores at the fire pit, beautiful sunsets, inviting jacuzzi on porch, and a quick drive to local activities on the Nantahala and in Highlands, NC. A perfect trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

A haven in the mountains!

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed so many aspects of our vacation at this beautiful home! It is completely outfitted with anything you could need for indoor or outdoor activities. Our teenagers were down at the water during most of our stay - so nice to see them away from screens enjoying themselves and interacting with the whole family! I whole-heartedly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Lynn O.

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

Peaceful and serene vacation

Our family enjoyed our time at the house and at the gorgeous lake. It was very remote and quiet and very beautiful. The house was great but the boat was a disappointment especially for the fee charged. Thanks for sharing your home with us for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Linda C.

Quiet,peaceful, and beautiful !!!

The home was well/equipped with necessary household items. We enjoyed the boat and all the water toys also! The mountains are beautiful and the weather was pleasant and comfortable for the first week in August....A wonderful place to relax and unwind!! We enjoyed seeing lots of shooting stars!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family vacation house!

Tastefully decorated, comfortable, well-outfitted house with gorgeous views-really nicely set up for a multi-generational family vacation like ours. Comfy downstairs area for the kids, and good wifi. House is in great condition with all sorts of options for water sports and general relaxation. Owners quickly remedied a check-in snafu, which was much appreciated, and were otherwise very responsive and provided lots of thorough info about the house and the area. We’d love to return - Lake Nantahala is a hidden gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mariuska and Angel G.

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

Beautiful views

We had a group of 12 adults and one child, it accommodate us perfectly, we all loved the house. We only had problems with the drive way it was very steep and difficult to park 3 cars. Other than that I would definitely stay in the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

June 2023

House and lake were nice. Area is remote. Lake traffic not crowded. Take your food provisions with you for your stay. Restaurant is nice. It's a dry county so if you want alcohol, get it before you get there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Great spot on the lake

The house was perfect and the access to the lake was great! Kayaks and canoes provided, which led to hours of fun. Swimming off the dock was great, too! The only challenge is the driveway—pretty steep. Low clearance vehicles will have a challenge. The owners give good tips on how to manage it, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis Duff M.

Nice stay!

We have stayed at several spots on the lake. This is the best view yet. Access to the lake is by far the best yet. It is a super nice house also. Plenty of room for my family of seven. The only downer is the driveway access. But, we hope to return there in the future. If we do It would be the first house we have stayed in twice over the many years we have vacationed in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Clint L.

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

What a spot!

This place is amazing! The house is nice and very accommodating. Bradley is a terrific host. But most of all, this location is simply amazing! The lake is pristine. The shoreline across from the house is national forest. The stars at night are incredible! We stayed for 3 nights and never got back in our car until it was time to check out. Never wanted to. Highly recommend this sweet little corner of the universe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Lakefront family retreat!!

Bradley was an excellent host. House was clean and well equipped for a large family. Lots of water toys and a great dock for swimming. Amazing views and scenery from all the decks. We would definitely come back!! Cons: Propane tank was empty on the grill. Owner had a new tank delivered in just a few minutes. The driveway is steep, but manageable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bradley Fulkerson

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This is our family lake house. We have been on Lake Nantahala and enjoying this house for 20+ years! Our kids grew up coming to the lake, and now we have another generation enjoying the mountains, water and all the activities at the lake. It's been a pleasure sharing this special home with selected guests over the years, including many families who have returned for multiple visits to our house. Read our reviews...then book your vacation. You will not be disappointed!

Why they chose this property

Fantastic lake in the Nantahala National Forest, beautiful mountains, limited development, great house, gorgeous view!

What makes this property unique

BEST view on the lake, privacy, natural beauty, water sports, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards included, fire pit and seating area by the lake, full equipment stocked kitchen, high speed internet, hammock, outdoor seating/dining, grill, FULL HOUSE backup generator, EV charger.

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