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Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!

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A cabin with large windows overlooking a lake, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and a hot tub.
A bedroom with a large window overlooking a lake, a ceiling fan, and a wooden deck outside.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.
A cozy log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, two grey sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Nantahala Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning

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 8)

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Level King

1 King Bed

Queen Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Wayah Bald Lookout are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes End Marina and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Ferebee Park and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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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 Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!?

As of 7 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit! on 2 May 2027 start from £1,197, 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 Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit! located?

Situated on a lake, 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views of the lake and mountains. The private dock was an added bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive, home was lovely. Perfect for a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time. The house was great, hot tube was relaxing, dock and kayaks provided great access to the lake. We even rented a pontoon boat for the day from the marina.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The only thing, we thought the dock was attached to the property, didn’t realize you had to drive a little piece down the road. I could’ve misread it. Other than that, it was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Bear’s Lair for our daughter’s wedding! View of lake was spectacular and it was nice to have access to the lake with the dock just down the road. Parking at the dock was helpful. Home was very nicely kept and hot tub was great at end of each day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just an absolutely beautiful spot to stay in! The cabin is incredible with plenty of room for larger groups and was exactly what we were hoping for.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked kitchen made meals easy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home! Spacious & cozy all at the same time! Beautiful view & so comfortable! We loved every minute!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin, location was great and amenities were very nice! Hot tub was a great way to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and the views were amazing. Favorite part of the trip was sitting in the hot tub while it snowed!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our week vacation was fantastic and the cabin is an absolute “Gem”. The Cabin is very well equipped, clean and nicely decorated, and I enjoyed the plentiful reading material about the local area. The view of the Lake is nothing short of beautiful, and can be seen from almost every room in the house plus two outdoor large decks! Thank you for being a great host Kathy and we will definitely return! This was so nice and relaxing vacation, we will definitely be back! V/r Brian
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful setup for us since my niece was getting married at venue next store.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very cozy and clean with lots of space
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful, comfortable stay in this beautiful home with a stunning view. We attended a wedding very nearby and loved being together to relax and connect in between festivities at this spacious cabin.The host provided excellent instructions and communications making it easy to highly recommend this cabin.
A view from the top deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location,great property

Wonderful stay at Bear's Lair.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul 2022
Oh thank you - we think so too! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property and rooms were clean. Amenities as advertised. Communication with the host were fast/easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An Unforgettable Family Getaway & Perfect Wedding Base! We booked this beautiful cabin as our home base for my niece’s wedding, and it exceeded every expectation. Even the drive to get here was an adventure! We experienced the Tail of the Dragon on our way to the cabin. It is a stunningly beautiful, winding drive that set the tone for an incredible mountain vacation.The moment we arrived, we were blown away by the amazing view of the lake and mountains. It was perfect for our family.The Boat Dock: Absolutely awesome! Having direct water access made everything so convenient. On the Water: We rented a boat and the whole family had a blast going tubing.AmenitiesWhen we weren't on the water or celebrating the wedding, we were fully utilizing the cabin's fantastic outdoor spaces. The Hot Tub: The perfect way to unwind after a long day of wedding festivities or lake activities. Outdoor Cooking: We loved grilling out on the deck while taking in the mountain scenery.We left with hearts full of cherished family memories and cannot recommend this property highly enough!The Verdict: If you are looking for a place to gather with family, enjoy the water, and make lifelong memories, this is it. We will cherish our time here forever. Highly, highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful view of Lake Nanahala

Enjoyed our week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2020
Thank you, we think view is spectacular also! I hope you’ll visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Cabin for ANY trip

This cabin was absolutely PERFECT from the detailed info to the view. Beds were comfy and clean. Such a wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely setting

Beautiful place and very nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2020
Hi there, we just purchased Bear's Lair in May, 2020 and would like to invite you to visit again! The home and views are as gorgeous as ever and a new hot tub is coming in August!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Cabin

Wonderful Property! View was amazing, and cabin was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2021
Thank you - I’m so glad you enjoyed the cabin!! It is hard to beat the view :-) Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect location

Beautiful house, perfect location. Owner was very responsive
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a fantastic vacation rental! This property is beautiful, peaceful, and well cared for. Kathy was wonderful about getting us all the information we needed and provided excellent recommendations for things to do in the area. Our wedding guests loved staying here and it was an easy walk to the Nantahala Weddings & Events venue. I would absolutely recommend staying at Bear’s Lair!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We have stayed in lots on mountain cabins but this home has to be the best experience to date!!!

I highly recommend this property!! The location is perfect and the home is cozy and just what we needed for my group of 7 - Plenty of sleeping and gathering space!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2020
Oh I’m so glad you all loved the cabin! Thank you for your wonderful review - please come back anytime!
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