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New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 123500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Santeetlah, NC
- Place, Santeetlah Lake1 min walk
- Place, Cheoah River1 min drive
- Place, Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest22 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Double Beds
Bunk Room
2 Single Bunk Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Master Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views
This is a complete gut renovation and addition to a small family cottage that has been in the family for more than 40 years. The "re-imagining" of the house took a small one level 1800sf 3-bedroom house to a brand new 3500sf 5 bedroom home on Lake Santeetlah, NC. All of the main bedrooms have views of and access to the lake. A large double height "great room" provides a grand common space with incredible views for cooking and eating while also still providing smaller cozy spaces for privacy including an amazing loft. And large decks on every level provide plenty of outdoor space for enjoying the amazing views and outdoor living. It also includes a private dock on quiet island/peninsula with only 6 houses. Perfect for families or groups of adults. ***PLEASE NOTE: the existing reviews before 2024 are before the complete "to the studs" renovation and addition.****
Lake Santeetlah has 76 miles of coastline, but only about 2 miles are developed - the rest is surrounded by a National Forest. Very Quiet and peaceful. Great for families, watersports, fishing, boating. Awesome hiking, kayaking, camping and outdoor sports nearby. Fishing includes smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bream, and lake trout.
There are over 200 miles of hiking trails in the area, and one can hike eight miles from Lake Santeetlah to the Appalachian Trail.
The nearby Cheoah River is noted for its Class IV and V whitewater rapids.
Lake Santeetlah adjoins a portion of U.S. 129 called the Tail of the Dragon, a road frequently used for recreational purposes by motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts because of its purported 318 curves in 11 miles.
Lake has boat rentals available.
***Please note: the existing reviews before 2024 are before the complete "to the studs" renovation and addition.****
Lake Santeetlah has 76 miles of coastline, but only about 2 miles are developed - the rest is surrounded by a National Forest. Very Quiet and peaceful. Great for families, watersports, fishing, boating. Awesome hiking, kayaking, camping and outdoor sports nearby. Fishing includes smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bream, and lake trout.
There are over 200 miles of hiking trails in the area, and one can hike eight miles from Lake Santeetlah to the Appalachian Trail.
The nearby Cheoah River is noted for its Class IV and V whitewater rapids.
Lake Santeetlah adjoins a portion of U.S. 129 called the Tail of the Dragon, a road frequently used for recreational purposes by motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts because of its purported 318 curves in 11 miles.
Lake has boat rentals available.
***Please note: the existing reviews before 2024 are before the complete "to the studs" renovation and addition.****
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 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
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
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Santeetlah
Located in Robbinsville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Graham County Historical Association and Junaluska Medicine Trail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fontana Village Resort Marina and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Santeetlah, NC
What's nearby
- Santeetlah Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Cheoah River - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Santeetlah Town Hall - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 22 min drive - 11.7 km
- Fontana Lake - 42 min drive - 46.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kin Cafe - 12 min drive
- Papas Pizza - 11 min drive
- Caffe De Olla - 13 min drive
- Pacifico Mexican Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Wendy's - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Russell Culin
We bought this property more than 40 years ago when Lake Santeetlah was really nothing much more than a very sleepy man-made lake. I found this almost accidentally because as a small town doctor, I used to run a clinic in town once a month. There were only two houses on the island when the developer connected it to the mainland. And for the last forty years we have loved spending weekends and summers here first with just our small family and then watching our children and their friends enjoy the lake and all of its activities and now with our larger family and our grandchildren.
Why they chose this property
Have always loved how close the lake was and the views cannot be beat.
What makes this property unique
The original house was built in 1981, and it would be difficult to build a house this close to the water nowadays. And that view - the whole lake is beautiful and there are many wonderful spots around it - but our view, from the privacy of a little mini-cove created by the road connecting the island to the shore, it's hard to beat. That long vista to the mountains. And even though we are out on the lake, it still feels a little tucked away and private.
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