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Cabin on Nantahala River! Dog-Friendly

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

About this property

Cabin on Nantahala River! Dog-Friendly

One of the only three homes actually ON the Nantahala River!

Relax at this one-of-a-kind cabin rental, right on "Wishon Fishing Hole"! This 4-bedroom cabin sleeps 8 people, is family friendly, and includes a luxury hot tub and pool table! Guests love the fire pit and river access, especially the fishermen! Don't miss out on one of the best locations for a cabin rental in the Smoky Mountains!!

*This home now has Starlink Internet and improved cell service!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3295143vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Topton

Topton is home to this cabin. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Lakes End Marina. Bryson City Gem Mine and Ferebee Park are also worth visiting.
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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 16 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 33 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 37 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 48 min drive - 61.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Moonshiner's Steakhouse - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dancing Bear Sweetery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hot Tub Time Machine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin on Nantahala River! Dog-Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cabin on Nantahala River! Dog-Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin on Nantahala River! Dog-Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cabin on Nantahala River! Dog-Friendly located?

Situated in Topton, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Appalachian Rivers Raft Company is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and stay. We had an awesome weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting and house, will definitely stay there again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the place!! Stylishly decorated. Felt very much like a cabin in the woods. Loved it all and we will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy. Nice setup
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon M.

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

Very good family friendly experience

We loved our time here! Clean, good kitchen and deck. Appreciated all the towels!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Beautiful!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Being on the river was awesome. The house had everything one could need and it was very clean. The check-in process was easy and the host was very communicative to my questions. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at this cabin was excellent. We went for my wife's b-day to get away for a couple of days. We relaxed, we swam in the river, we got in the hot tub, we rafted down the Nantahala. It was a perfect weekend. We would definitely do it all again. The house itself was in good condition. A bit of a musty smell but not too bad. The house is in the middle of the woods so I guess that should be expected. Incredible porch to drink coffee on in the mornings. Plenty of things to do in the house (pool table, darts, etc.) House was big enough for our family of 6 to spread out when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

brian l.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Whole review of our stay

The cabin was nice and fun to be right on the water. We enjoyed being able to go down the hill to fish and play in the water. It was located near the rafting rentals. It was pretty nice for a VRBO. The negatives were oven kept going out, freezer door would not close, propane gas bottles were empty and we had to locate a place to fill gas bottles in the middle of cooking, the master bedroom was infested with the hugest flies and it was scary to sleep with littlerly dozens of flys in the room and bathroom. All and all we had a good stay...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dawn B.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had an ok stay. The cabin was nice and it was very quiet. I did have some concerns and why I chose three stars. Hopefully, this will help and better the cabin. 1. The oven was very nasty. I don’t believe the cleaning company cleaned the oven at all. There were breads crumbs and food all in the bottom of the oven. 2. No Generator for this cabin. We lost power the fourth night stay. We had no cell service (no WiFi), Heat, Lights, nothing from 8:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. I would suggest purchasing a Generac Generator for this cabin. 3. Basement had dead rats around pool table and bunk beds. The main living area and upstairs were ok. 4. There was a strong odor (chemical) in the basement. Maybe rat poison? Not sure but it was very strong. So we couldn’t stay down there to sleep or play pool. 5. Public access ramp in front of cabin across the river. So there were people fishing right in front of your cabin daylight to dark. Guides were bringing customers in to fish right in front of cabin, from bridge to power plant. This would be nice to know before renting the cabin.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick

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

Great getaway near Deals Gap

We needed a place to stay near what is in my opinion some of the best riding roads in the southeast US. I usually stay at hotels in Robbinsville. Wow what a difference staying at this property made. Took the experience to another level. It was clean, inviting, convenient and had everything we needed and some. For the first fifteen minutes we all complained about no internet and cell service. An hour later we were talking about how good it was to actually interact with each other and enjoy the cabin without devices. It has satellite TV and a hardline phone so not totally without outside world interaction but an awesome getaway. We plan to come back often.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tristan O.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Due to the issues with the refrigerator and freezer not working we ended up losing a few hundred dollars worth of groceries. That on top of the power outage from the storm ended up causing the meat to spoil. The grill hardly worked and kept smoking up the place due to so much build-up on the burners. Overall it was a pretty location but it wasn't super clean when we got there. We had some kind of white powder in the master bath when we arrived. Plus the bees and bugs were a bit excessive. I know we are out in the woods. I've lived in that environment before but the property look neglected. The pourch was falling in from the hot tub. For the price I expected more. Especially with a 200 cleaning fee on top.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joshua C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Rodents and Severe Odor: Beware of Listing

We have loved this cabin and have stayed here many many times over the years however our recent visit was very disgusting. Mouse droppings were found on the dishes and later that night, we discovered a ton of large rat droppings beside our bed. We then realized that the very foul smell that permeated the cabin was rodent urine. It became very clear the cabin had a severe rat and mouse infestation. We then notified the host, who then confirmed there had been a large rodent infestation just weeks prior to our stay. But unfortunately, they have done very little to prepare the cabin after dealing with the infestation. Despite our fondness for this cabin, the new management company are currently doing a very poor job of cleaning and maintaining this property. And although we received a 75% refund and an offer for alternative accommodations, I must warn others about the severe infestation and the lack of proper cleaning. In fact it was confirmed by head of house keeping that the soft goods such as rugs, carpets and couch pillows have not been washed or shampooed since the infestation and I suspect the hard surfaces were only vacuumed at best. We have decided not to revisit until the property undergoes significant management improvements. I caution others to seek lodging elsewhere until these unresolved issues are addressed. The management's lack of interest in thorough cleaning raises doubts about their commitment to guest satisfaction.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is so beautiful! The kitchen is fully stocked with plenty of pots and pans, dishes, and glasses, and all the appliances are modern. Instructions for use of them are handy and succinct. Many cabins in the area don’t have floor rugs! This place has very lovely large rugs. The living room is very cozy. Plenty of towels! So many things that add up to a great rental experience!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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