'The Dock House' a Nantahala Lake Front Home

Topton, North Carolina
$616 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 12

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

Thanks for stopping by and welcome to The Dock House!!

The Dock House is a prime spot for family vacations. The lake and mountain panoramic views are exceptional. We are located on pristine Nantahala Lake, which is the second highest lake east of the Mississippi, and one of the cleanest man made lakes in the world. Rising 3000 feet above sea level, the Mountain topography produces mild temperatures in spring and summer. Fall follows with a spectacular display of Mother Nature’s colorful artistry - as the autumn leaves turn brilliant hues of orange, yellow, crimson and gold. Winter has its own allure – providing visitors with a secluded idyllic winter wonderland.

The Dock House was custom designed to fit it’s surroundings and might be the closest home to Nantahala Lake. The deck is a mere 10 feet from the shore line which makes for an easy walk to the oversized dock. Also, nearly every room in the house has a view of the lake, including the master shower, hot tub area and the sauna. The tile and slate selected for the bath rooms enhances the feeling of warmth and serenity that the Nantahala area is known for. The Silestone counter tops and the gourmet kitchen make meal preparation a pleasure! We have spacious decks which are perfect for sunbathing, reading, relaxing and family outdoor gatherings. Our home is also equipped with a big screen TV and pool table. ! The unique 3 master bedroom plan makes it perfect for groups of couples or families alike. The loft has a King bed and a Queen over Queen bunk bed.


The Dock House is truly a unique home. You can tell by looking at how the house blends in with the mountain side. The site was carefully selected for the optimum view and to harvest the magnificent red oaks which were milled into the extensive hardwood flooring and crafted into the beautiful hand rails in the foyer and loft. The post and beam interior was constructed from whole white oak posts and rough sawn white pine beams, which mostly came from the house site as well. The custom designed doors, kitchen cabinets and the one of a kind kitchen table were all hand made from an ancient black walnut tree that was blown down by a storm that passed through Andrews, NC in May of 2002.


The Nantahala area has a lot to offer families who want to create wonderful memories! Entertainment enthusiasts will enjoy the Mountainside Theater, located in the heart of Cherokee Indian Country. The theater is famous for its production of “Unto These Hills”, which is a live re-enactment of the story behind the Cherokee Indian historic “Trail of Tears” journey. Or, hop aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad for your choice of scenic family train rides or romantic gourmet dining. The Railroad also presents a Mystery Theater dinner on select Friday nights. Sports fans will delight in nearby offerings of white water rafting, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking. If you are adventurous you must go rafting down the Nantahala River. It is one of the finest whitewater rafting rivers in the country. And, the Tsali Recreation Area is fast becoming a “Mecca” for lovers of mountain biking. Hikers of all ages will appreciate the world famous Appalachian Trial, which you can pick up with a short drive from home. You also don’t want to miss a drive up to the top of Wayah Bald, which offers stunning views for miles of the Western North Carolina landscape.

So, thanks again for letting us share a little bit about The Dock House with you. And, call or email today to make your reservation!

Best regards,
Michael

PS - please note that there is a $254 cleaning fee for all reservations.




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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • 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) 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

    Double-glazed Windows Unit Size: 3200 Sq Ft (297 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways 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 Stairway Handrail Height (inches): 36 Tile Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:30 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Robert S.

    Submitted Apr 23, 2026

    Stayed Apr 15, 2026

    Property is as good as it looks online. Kitchen is stocked with every appliance you could use. We were there for our daughter’s wedding and several evenings other family members would join us on the deck for a drink and they were all impressed. We rented a pontoon one afternoon and the dock works great for loading people on. Michael was easy to work with.

  • David P.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Host was excellent. Always ready with an answer. Beautiful house and property.

  • Sam G.

    Submitted Nov 30, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    Beautiful cabin! Very well appointed!Fully stocked with everything you need kitchen. Confy beds, beautifly decorated inside and out. Excellent hosts. Highly recommend to return. Thanks for your hospitality!!

  • Ryan M.

    Submitted Oct 29, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    Everything was great from start to finish! We would love to stay again. The house had everything we needed and such a beautiful location!

  • Tim W.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    Three letters describe the home and our experience: W-O-W…and the only small suggestion I would have is to put some friction strips on the dock ramp. The lower lake level created a steeper incline on the ramp, which coupled with moisture and made it overly slippery. Several of us fell or fought to stay upright. Otherwise everything else about The Dockhouse was absolutely perfect! It’s a beautiful home, that is very well appointed, extremely comfortable, and has stunning views. We’re already talking about hopefully renting it again someday!

  • Lindsey A.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    We loved our stay at The Dock House for fall break…even the teenagers enjoyed it! The view…simply stunning!!!!

  • Ben S.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    The Dock House is truly one for the books. Our group enjoyed the waterfront property and all of its great amenities. It was the perfect spot to house our large group.

  • Jennifer R.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    This house is amazing. We brought our boat and had no problem putting it in at the free public boat launch which was just around the corner. The dock is new and in great shape. The kids fished and jumped off it. There is not a lot of houses on the lake and thus not much boat traffic. There is one little restaurant that has a marina. The food was pretty good but you have to bring your own alcohol. They will deliver you pizza by boat to your house. Pretty cool. The driveway is very steep but there is room to park towards the top. If backing up and down hills is an issue for you this is not the house for you. Everything was clean and well maintained. Michael was attentive and answered all my questions. The beds were very comfortable. The area is very remote and not close to much to do. So if you are looking for close proximity to amusements this is also not a house for you. Andrews is a half hour away and they have a good brewery, bar, and a coffee hut. We had a great time and really enjoyed our stay.

  • Michael A.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We loved this house so much & plan to rent again! It exceeded our expectations in almost every respect & we definitely recommend!! Note: we’ve provided feedback on a few minor things. Absolutely gorgeous views of the lake!! Loved layout of outdoor spaces: Deck area very spacious with lots of seating to view beautiful sunsets! Nice dock provides easy access to lake. Loved hot tub & used daily (please provide test kit/essential chemicals to keep it nice)Kitchen/dining area very nice & well appointed…had everything we needed to cook/serve all our meals.. Plenty of dish towels, kitchen essentials & cleaning items under sink but bring your own paper products & extra trash bags! (Note: dishwasher needs attention-had black mold)House is absolutely beautiful with all but one bedroom having view of lake! Nice decor. Beds were very comfortable, bathrooms nice & had most of what was needed but bring toilet paper! Note: Loft BR must use bathroom downstairs.Beautiful Master has big closet, double shower & nice jacuzzi tub (didn’t use because it’s in full view of parking area). Sauna across hall from Master. 2nd Master very nice too but guest said shower (drain) needs attention (odor). We could have used a few more towels with everyone swimming/showering every day…had to wash every towel every day to have enough. Suggest bringing extra towels for swimming.Access to property (driveway!) extremely challenging (steep/narrow). Checkout a bit cumbersome for price charged.

  • Toni G.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    Awesome house!Incredible view!Would definitely stay here again!

  • sharon g.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We had a great time. Always a great stay at the dock house. Enjoyed the lake and everything we needed was at the house. Lakes end marina was always pleasant and had our rentals ready for us and at the house waiting. Dock house has room and a beautiful view of the lake. Would definitely recommend your stay here.

  • Alyson D.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    This house was perfect for us to stay together as a family for a wedding down the road!

  • Michelle H.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Dock House! Incredible views from all rooms. We enjoyed the deck space and covered seating area. Boat dock is very nice and kids enjoyed the kayaks! We spent a lot of time fishing and relaxing on the dock. Rented a boat from Lakes End Marina and they delivered/pick up to the house dock. Beds & couch were comfortable and we enjoyed playing pool! There is a regular carafe coffee maker with kureig pod option as well. Gas grill and smoker available for use. The driveway is very steep as stated in the description so we were prepared. We arrived in day light and were able to carefully back down the driveway with our large SUV. There are two other parking landings if you are not comfortable backing all the way down. I would still suggest backing down to the landings. We had a great family vacation!Thank you Mike for sharing your beautiful home!

  • Joan and Jerome E.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    The location of the house is incredible! No mention the steep driveway and need for a small all wheel drive vehicle….very important! No mention you need to arrive before dark-critical. The house is very quirky and interesting. The refrigerator and freezer was dirty upon arrival. The chairs around the dining room table were cool looking but the cushions were beat and in need of replacement. The lazy susan in the kitchen was hanging by a screw and filthy inside. The remoteness of the area was fantastic. The Marina delivering a boat to the dock also amazing. The house from the driveway to the dock is very steep (somewhat obvious from the pictures) but no mention, not for elderly folk or the faint at heart. We enjoyed our stay despite the problems. The house is great- it needs a lot of TLC.

  • Brantley S.

    Submitted May 27, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Really enjoyed stay. Views are beautiful-2nd to none. Beautiful location. Driveway is challenging, but all else great! Would stay again

  • Erich R.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    Home is beautiful, beware of the driveway, may have been the listing and I missed it but there is an added fee of 235 for house cleaning. In our case the Starlink was down the whole stay (could not communicate with anyone text or phone) and we were there for my sons wedding. Owner did no communicate, respond quickly or fix the problem. If your plans are to have everyone you are traveling with be at this home and off the grid, its perfect, if you need to communicate with anyone not at the home you will have problems.

  • Roscoe H.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 24, 2024

    The cabin has the most amazing views of the lake and sunsets. We will definitely will book another stay in the future. Michael was a great host.

  • Samantha B.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    The pictures do not do this place justice. Beautiful attention to detail and top rate luxury!! And a view to match. Mike was a responsive host. The house is close to the Nantahala wedding venue, which is why we were in town. We were able to watch Sunday football outside while enjoying a lovely fire. Perfect spot for relaxation with friends and family.

  • Andrew W.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Our wedding party loved staying here during our 4 day wedding getaway!

  • Valorie M.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 23, 2024

    The Dockhouse is really amazing. I was in with family for my daughter’s wedding at Nantahala and the location was perfect. It was spacious and had many things to do. The views of the lake from all over the house were breathtaking. The driveway is VERY steep so be aware but we made it work.

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