3 BR w/ Loft Gated Waterfront home. Lake/mountain views! Private dock. Starlink!

Topton, North Carolina
$368 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nantahala Haven is located within the gated neighborhood of Nantahala Shores. It is waterfront and one of the few houses in Nantahala Shores that is built close to the water to allow spectacular mountain and lake views during all seasons. There are steps with rails to get from parking to front entrance of the house.

Nantahala Haven is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that has a King size bed in the master, with living room and kitchen overlooking the lake. One guest bedroom has a queen bedand the other guest has 2 twin beds. The loft has an additional 2 twin beds. It sleeps a total of 8 guests.

Nantahala Haven has a gentle slope to a private dock. Kayaks, floats and life vests are included. There is a gas grill, Solo fire pit and deck overlooking the water. Towels are provided as well for use on the water. As of 2026, we have Starlink for exceptional internet, streaming and capacity to video conference call if needed.

In addition to the lake, other activities nearby include hiking (Appalachian and Bartram trails), mountain biking, whitewater rafting or trout fishing on the Nantahala River. We are located about 90 minutes from Cherokee, NC which is the gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains National Park and also the home of the Cherokee Casino.

We purchased this home in 2018. It was previously listed on VRBO for 10 years and had a perfect 17/17 5* reviews. VRBO listings are non-transferable to new owners but we are confident that you will love your stay and would welcome you to experience our families favorite lake front getaway!!!

Bookings are Saturday - Saturday during June - August unless a different request is granted by owner. For other months, owners are happy to book for less than 7 days.

Come enjoy our second home, Nantahala Haven, on beautiful Lake Nantahala. Lake Nantahala is second highest lake east of the Mississippi River and is located within the Nantahala National Forest at 3,000 feet of elevation. Its waters are crystal clear with multiple waterfalls pouring into the lake along its 33+ miles of shoreline. It is surrounded by the Smokey Mountains and has sweeping mountain views. The vast majority of the shoreline is protected by the Nantahala National Forest and there are only approximately 100 lake front homes on Lake Nantahala.

Lake Nantahala is an approximately 2 hour drive from Atlanta, GA or Asheville, NC.

Lake Nantahala is one of the Souths best fishing lakes with Wallaye, Small and Largemouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, Trout and other types of fish.

The Nantahala River is a 10 minute drive and has world class trout fishing and is a beautiful setting!

Due to its remote location, it is never crowded. There are no horsepower restrictions for boating and two local marinas have all types of boats for rent. A public boat ramp is less than 1 mile from the house.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The Mountains On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Mohammed A.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Beautiful location on a serene lake. Most importantly, we found David (the owner) to be terrific - he called me 2 days prior to our visit to give me key details that were very helpful. David let us borrow the kayaks at the house and we loved going out on the lake as a family. There is a journal where previous guests shared their experiences and this helped us pick a wonderful hiking trail to Wasser Bald watchtower. We also did the Highway 64 drive from Franklin to Highlands on our way back, which was just delightful - also an idea we got from the journal which was corroborated by fellow hikers to Wasser Bald.

  • Devin T.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    We had a great stay! Access to lake is not too many steps. Lake levels this time of year are down but that’s ok. House was nice

  • Kimberly H.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    We had a relaxing and wonderful stay! The house was clean and the lake was so peaceful!

  • Lynnda O.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2022

    Stayed Sep 2, 2022

    We have visited Nantahala with a family group for over 40 years. This cabin was very nice and the hosts were very accommodating. It is not for anyone who has trouble with stairs, but we were informed about that and the steep driveway. Everything we need was supplied and the lake is gorgeous. Just bring food.

  • Lyndajoy G.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2022

    Stayed Jul 17, 2022

    The view of the lake from the cabin is absolutely, one-hundred percent beautiful! We really enjoyed using the kayaks every day. It is so peaceful and calm there. That being said, there were a few negatives. Except for the one bed, all the rest of the beds were exceptionally hard, which made every night an uncomfortable night's sleep for most of us. Another important item to note is that there are 40 steep stairs to access the house from the driveway, and the driveway is also very steep. It is not wheelchair accessible and is very difficult for anyone not in good physical shape to manage. Finally, the WiFi is satellite and extremely slow.

  • Tod S.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2022

    Stayed Jun 18, 2022

    The owner was extremely attentive to us. Any questions or needs were immediately addressed. The home was beautiful, relaxing, and exactly what we were looking for.

  • Dmitry K.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2022

    Stayed Jun 1, 2022

    Paddle boarding, hiking and reading … Best lake vacation ever. Highlights: quiet neighborhood, short stared pass to the lake, Close-by hiking, gorgeous views. Last, but not least: wonderful and accommodating host - David.

  • Brian W.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2021

    Stayed Aug 7, 2021

    We enjoyed our stay as a family. The owners were great and gracious to all our needs. Beautiful views of the lake and plenty to do!

  • Emily S.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2021

    Stayed Jul 31, 2021

    This is our second time back to this fantastic house. We came with two small children and, while we had to be careful with the steep stairs down to the dock, I so appreciated all of the details that made it a great respite for our family. There were life jackets for all sizes, puzzles and games, comfortable beds, black-out shades, and even picture books in the kids' room. We had fun swimming and kayaking from the house, and also taking excursions to hikes and waterfalls. Thanks for a great stay!

  • Franklin Y.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2021

    Stayed Jul 10, 2021

    Love the views

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