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Secluded mountain top luxury getaway in the Nantahala National Forest!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Topton, NC
  • Popular LocationAppalachian Rivers Raft Company25 min drive
  • Popular LocationBryson City Gem Mine36 min drive
  • Popular LocationGreat Smoky Mountains Railroad53 min drive
  • AirportAsheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)118 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Secluded mountain top luxury getaway in the Nantahala National Forest!

The Lone Star Lodge is located in the Mystic Forest neighborhood near Topton in western North Carolina. The home is bordered on two sides by the Nantahala National Forest. The Great Smokey Mountains National Park, Appalachian Trail, the Nantahala Outdoor Center (“NOC”), Blue Ridge Parkway are all nearby. Nantahala Lake and Fontana Lake are nearby.

Bryson City (30 mi.) and Asheville (90 mi.) are both very convenient and beautiful drives. The Smokey Mountains, Highlands and Nantahala Lake offer easy scenic day trips. The nearest grocery store is in Andrews (20 mi.).

This home has a unique floor plan on two levels each accessible from ground level. The main level is the upper level and contains the kitchen, laundry room, living room, master bedroom with full bath and a half bathroom. From the center of the great room (living + dining + kitchen) are central stairs that connect the upper level with the lower level of the home.

From the outside from the upper driveway level guests will walk up a few steps to the front door. The living room features a wood burning fireplace with gas starter, wood floors, two full leather sofas and an oversized leather chair with ottoman. Here guests can enjoy a 55” flatscreen “smart” internet TV with DirecTV and sound system and an extensive DVD movie library.

The stunning living room features real hand crafted mortise and tenon beam wood work and tongue and groove wood ceilings which continue to the outdoor deck wood work. Accessed from the main level is a 1,000 s.f. partially covered deck with an outside fireplace.

The master bedroom has outside access to the deck and an en-suite full bath with walk-in shower. The bedroom is equipped with a king size bed and a 55” flat screen TV and DVD player.

The lower level is accessed from the lower drive way. After parking guests walk from their car directly onto the lower deck and enter the lower family living room through sliding glass doors. On this floor are three bedrooms and a kitchenette equipped with refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven and coffee maker.

The first bedroom features a king size bed and may be described as a secondary master bedroom with access to the lower deck and a shared en-suite bathroom with tub/shower that has access from the living area.

The second bedroom on this level has a king size bed and en-suite bath with shower.

The third bedroom on the lower level is the “bunk room” and features a bunk bed with two full size beds.

The lower level living area features a sectional sofa and two upholstered swivel chairs. There is another flat screen flat TV with DVD player and DirecTV and Internet access. An baker’s pantry is located in the kitchenette area and contains a variety of games, puzzles and an additional DVD movie library.

One special note: Guests should be sure to bring groceries with them because the nearest grocery store is in Andrews, about a 30 minute drive one-way.

Property manager

Steve & Angie Bailey

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Limited to two pets only, please.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests MUST carry off all trash. Do not leave trash on the premises. Bears and other wild animals can and will get into the garbage.

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bryson City

Located in Bryson City, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Mason's Ruby and Sapphire Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes End Marina and Wilson Lick Ranger Station. Traveling with kids? Consider 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.
Map
Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 25 min drive
  • Nantahala Lake - 29 min drive
  • Fontana Lake - 35 min drive
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 36 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 136 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rivers End Restaurant - 35 min drive
  • Pizza By the River - 32 min drive
  • Stecoah Diner - 56 min drive
  • Burger Basket - 36 min drive
  • Noc Adventure Center - 35 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas with a view
Great property. It had everything we wanted. A big kitchen, lots of open space upstairs to hang out and a great functional space downstairs for the kids. Lots of nice features too. We came fully prepared with lots of food and supplies since it’s a ways to any store. The only drawback was the slow internet. Also, the last couple hundred yards of the driveway is really steep. It wasn’t an issue for us but we didn’t have any ice or snow. Something to keep an eye on though if visiting in winter. I guess that’s the price for those amazing views! All-in-all it’s probably the best VRBO we’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving family
The home is really at the top of the mountain with beautiful views. It was well appointed with about everyone would need for an enjoyable vacation. The property manager was extremely helpful with the few questions we had, as was the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeremy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
This was our first time visiting the area so we had no idea what we were getting into. We booked this property because of its proximity to rafting at the Nantahala River. I'm so glad we did because the house was amazing. Two families of 4 with all kids between the ages of 9 and 11 and it never felt cramped whatsoever. But the best part was the views. Amazing views, beautiful property, great hosts. We will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully appointed clean, comfortable house!
We spent a wonderful long Memorial Day Weekend at Lone Star Lodge. We brought our food and our pets, and the rest was there and ready for us! The beds are very comfortable, there is ample living area, a big deck with a fireplace and beautiful view, and everything we needed for a family of chefs and eaters! We ventured to Joyce Kilmer old growth forest for a nice hike, and we rafted the Nantahala. But other than that, we enjoyed the peaceful seclusion of the comfortable, spacious, clean house. Thank you, Steve and Angie, for easy, excellent communication, and a great weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany V., Palm Coast

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Views
Lone Star Lodge sits on an incredible Piece of property. There is a view out every window. We were lucky to have rented during the fall peak season. The colors from the porch (and every window) were absolutely spectacular. Prior to heading to Topton, we had put together a list of questions. Steven and Angie took the time to answer each question and provide suggestions on restaurants and things to do while visiting the area. During our conversation they explained the drive to the house and the challenges it would pose. So we made sure to arrive during daylight. The house had everything we needed and we all had a wonderful time. There was 6 of us that went on this vacation and our ages ranged from 52-79. Our days started with coffee on the porch and ended with a fire in the fireplace and either games of Yahtzee, cards, or watching football on tv. We had an opportunity to me Trudy, the property manager, while staying at the Lone star lodge, she was terrific. Thank you Steven and Angie, your home is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Steve & Angie Bailey

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Steve and Angie purchased Lone Star Lodge after their east coast based daughter and husband had their first baby (and their fourth grandchild). Having a vacation place for family gatherings seemed like a pretty smart move given Steve’s impending retirement (Angie has been retired for a few years now).

Steve began his career in the Marines almost forty years ago in Jacksonville, North Carolina and has had a deep fondness for North Carolina ever since. When he left in 1986 he promised to come back and so, here we are. We call it Lone Star Lodge because of the obvious Texas connection and because the street naming protocol follows an astronomical paradigm...and because it seems like a fun name!

Why they chose this property

Cool temperatures, low humidity, amazing views, four seasons, and plenty of things to do or to do nothing at all!

What makes this property unique

Peace and quiet. Plenty to do...or do nothing at all.
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