Original House, Private Dock On Lake, Near Public Boat Landing.

Topton, North Carolina
$249 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

If you are looking for a classic mountain getaway, with a superb location in the Nantahala National Forest - on Lake Nantahala - this is your place! By 'classic' we mean it was built by our children's great-grandparents as a mountain vacation home and fishing base back in the '60s. It is NOT a million dollar McMansion thrown up a few years ago that will cost a fortune to rent. It's our family lakehouse. And, we're happy to rent it to you.

This vacation get-away is located on Lake Nantahala with direct access to a private dock and absolutely beautiful views of the lake and mountains. The lake can be enjoyed for swimming, fishing and boating. Many other outdoor activities are within arm's reach of the property.

The location of the house on the lake is something special, a place where you can retreat to get away from the grind of normal life. It is a true escape, nestled away in a stand of enormous poplar trees with a view of the large lake area in front of the distant dam. The hours melt away as you settle into a life of mountain informality, fantastic natural surroundings and wonderful fellowship with family and friends.

The house was one of the first properties built on the lake, and has been maintained and updated with modern amenities. The two-level house is ideal for families and groups of friends. The upper (driveway) level has two bedrooms and one large sleeping area with a screened-off double bed, two single beds and a couch bed. The lower level features a family room with a wood burning fireplace, a large, well-equipped kitchen, and an outside patio facing the lake with a gas grill. It has all the character of a family mountain cabin, with added features like remodeled kitchen, washer/dryer, and a flat screen TV for viewing DVD/VCRs (we do not currently have broadcast TV due to poor sattelite signal).

The public boat landing is nearby, within 5 minutes by car or a short 15 minute walk. A canoe is included along with paddles and personal floatation devices.

Keywords: House, Cabin, Lake house, Summer home, Mountain home

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Rates & Availability
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Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Renewable Energy Used Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Dutch English French German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Rafting Nearby Rock Climbing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Video Library TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

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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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Rachel B.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Beautiful views. Pet-friendly. We loved our stay. Great trails nearby.

  • Scott C.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    Just lovely!! Location was perfect and the view out the windows made the stay even more special.

  • Sarah H.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay. The house is perfectly organized and set up for our family. The rock stairway down to the dock and lake is magical. We will return ASAP!

  • Sofia F.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We had a great stay at Lake Nantahala! The house is super charming and perfectly located. It’s not one of those sleek new builds—it’s rustic, but full of character, and we absolutely loved that about it. Everything was very clean, and the listing description was spot on.The dock is fantastic, and having access to the canoe was a game changer—we spent so much time out on the water. The Wi-Fi worked well all week—not blazing fast, but good enough for web browsing and email. We even got to introduce our kids to the magic of VHS tapes and the hardships of the '80s and '90s—so fun!Only downside was check-in. The address provided was incorrect, and there’s no cell reception in the area to contact the owner. We ended up having to drive to the Marina (the only spot with internet nearby) to get help. Heads up if you're arriving late or in bad weather.There was also a storm that knocked out power for about 6 hours and the internet for 24, but honestly, it didn’t bother us. This is the kind of place where you go to disconnect, enjoy nature, and spend quality time with family. We’d absolutely go back!

  • Karen N.

    Submitted Sep 27, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    Great location for our event. Great communication with the owner. Very out dated furniture and rugs. Place had a very strong musty/moldy smell that caused us all to be stuffy and sneezing frequently. I would not choose to stay here again.

  • James M.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    We had a wonderful time relaxing at this cozy cabin. It truly felt like a home away from home. It is in a wonderful location with a private dock (just steps away) and has a beautiful view of the lake. So peaceful to sit on the dock in the mornings! The cabin is equipped with everything you could need and it was nice that they even provided a canoe that you could take out anytime to enjoy other areas of the lake. The huge windows in the cabin were awesome and made it so that you could enjoy the outdoors even while indoors. Their house-keeping staff that we met when we needed help, were very responsive, kind and hospitable, and made us feel like family. Thank you so much for your sweet kindness! It was such a pleasure to meet you! We definitely look forward to coming back to this cabin again in the future! We miss it already!! Thank you again for a wonderful stay!!

  • Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Aug 4, 2024

    We loved this lake house very much, and will be back - and I wish I could leave 5 stars - but it was not the vacation that we expected based on the description. The dock is privately owned, but it is a shared dock with the house right next door (not pictured, but close). They share the access / path to the dock and the dock. So our family of 6 + a dog, shared the dock and swimming with 4 adults, 3 kids, and 4 other dogs - who are the owners of the house next door, and who spend time there and are renovating. We all made friends and they are a very kind family - however it was not what the listing described. The owner contacted me by phone and promised to update the description, which I very much appreciate. All that said, this is a special, special place. Just come ready to share space. Our kids are eager to return.

  • david c.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 28, 2024

    LaRue's cabin is just what we wanted for our lakefront stay. The lower level provides easy lake access and a nice clay tile floor, which is just what we and our wet dogs needed. The well-stocked kitchen was especially appreciated. LaRue is a very helpful host. Unfortunately, we had to cut our stay short, but we are looking forward to returning soon!

  • Tom M.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 21, 2024

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  • Amy A.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Great cabin on the lake!

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