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Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
  • Place, Lakes End Marina
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Topton

On lake.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Nantahala National Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Nantahala Lake. Lakes End Marina and Ferebee Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 25 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 27 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 38 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Chatuge Lake - 52 min drive - 31.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Wayah Cafe - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat

Our lodge is located nestled in between the Nantahala national forest and the Appalachian trail on Lake Nantahala and with our pontoon boat rental option, you can take the whole group out on the lake for the whole day or spend the whole week exploring the waterfalls and fishing holes. Our lodge features two spacious master suites with its own romantic fireplace. Enjoy our brand new dock and rolling walkway. Our pontoon boat will be available for rentals starting in the April and going thru the summer. With five bedrooms and 3 full baths and 2-1/2 baths, the Lakeside Lodge features amenities like hot tub, multiple fireplaces, private dock, 3 separate decks overlooking the lake and mountains, 2 of them are covered in case it rains. The Lakeside Lodge can sleep 12 to 14 depending on your groups makeup..

Enjoy the breathtaking view of Lake Nantahala from the wraparound deck, or enjoy a roaring fire in front of the fireplace. The Lakeside lodge is furnished with a luxurious rustic decor that will make you feel like never returning to the stress of city life.

You can rent our Pontoon Boat or bring your own boat! Enjoy boating, swimming, and fishing!


Keywords: North Carolina vacation chalet rental in the smokie mountains nestled in between the Nantahala national forest and the Appalachian trail while being directly on the beautifully pristine Lake Nantahala known as one of the cleanest lakes in the country due to it being fed by deep springs that flow out into gorgeous waterfalls and streams all over the lake.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Hot tub
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

See Rental Agreement

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee varies on the number of pets included

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: This is a very large house with many levels.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lake Nantahala Lakeside Lodge Gated Community
Lake Nantahala Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community

Reviews

Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week at this beautiful home on Nantahala Lake was everything we hoped for and more! The house was very clean and welcoming. Balconies looking out over the lake, tall trees & mountains. We loved waking up to the cool mountain air and ending our days in the hot tub watching the sun set over the water. Plenty of private space, it was so fun exploring all of the floors and property. There was plenty of room for everyone, with two master bedrooms, 3 other bedrooms, a cozy loft, and a huge game room downstairs. A movie theater room that quickly became our favorite hangout spot. The private dock was perfect for fishing, swimming, or just sitting quietly and taking in the view.Coming from Florida, seeing the fall colors in October was absolutely breathtaking. It was one of those trips that left us feeling refreshed, grateful, and already planning our next visit back.We can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space for a large group. Beautiful area, plenty to do at the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brian J., Acworth

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very nice and comfortable. Pay attention to the cons from other reviews and to the honest description of the property and access. There are some real challenges there. We enjoyed our stay and the overall experience was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a fantastic stay at this beautiful lakeside cabin in a gated community! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable vacation. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beds were comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring and enjoying the very beautiful and quiet lake. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the booking process and our stay. We especially appreciated being able to include usage of the grill and more so the pontoon boat. We highly recommend this property and will definitely book it again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marina G.

Nice house, few issues

Overall the house is nice, we could not use the hot tub as it was dirty and when we turned it on, it was filled with a lot of foam and chlorine smell was unbearable. The key box is difficult to open. Taking out trash required us to drive 30 minutes one way!!! Otherwise they threatened to charge us for each trash bag. There are over 100 steep stairs to the lake, keep it in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roellen W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly beautiful lake front house

We had an amazing time with family. The house had everything we needed for a baby and toddlers. Plenty of room for a large family. We also rented the pontoon boat and ventured out on the most beautiful lake! The cool water was enjoyed by the kids and well as most of us adults! Would recommend to any family for a good timed in the mountains!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stairway to Heaven

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. This is our third year vacationing on Nantahala Lake and have tried to stay in different places—this is one of our favorites!From playing in the jacuzzi to tubing on the lake, playing pool to foosball, and relaxing on the multi-level balconies and theater room—it was all so much fun. We dubbed this place the Stairway to Heaven because we counted approximately 222 stairs from the top room to the boat dock—great workout and great fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W., Fort Mill, S.C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great mountain lake house

We loved this place. This large mountain house that overlooks a gorgeous lake is wonderful. The lake is low this time of year but it still didn’t deter the beauty of the lake surrounded by mountains. We loved everything about this house. The game room was great to hang out and play games on the pool table and foosball. We used the pontoon boat to ride around and just enjoy the surroundings. Highly recommend. It does cost extra but I feel it’s worth it. Just be prepared for a lot of steps in the house and outside but it is on a side of a mountain and the house is massive so we felt we got our exercise in. lol. The owner Greg and caretaker were very nice and always answered our questions in a timely matter. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

K H.

7 out of 10

Starting at the bottom floor - 1st floor - game room & half bath 2nd floor - master bedroom, theater, laundry room & half bath 3rd floor - Living, dining, kitchen, full bath & 3 bedrooms (This level has the front door). 4th floor - 2nd master bedroom & small landing Pros: -Comes with a pontoon boat that you can rent (small motor). -Great communication w/ owner. -Pool table & hot tub. -Ample parking compared to the neighbors. -Plenty of kitchen gadgets & cookware. -Grill stocked w/ propane. -Water at dock is deep and easy to swim in. -Beautiful setting. Cons: -140+ stairs 1-way to the dock. -Stairs to the water are fairly old and very slippery (We had 1 person and a dog fall on them). -One section of the descent to the lake doesn't even have stairs, just a mud/root area. -1 lane gravel road getting to the house. -Rentable pontoon boat doesn't leave the dock if you don't rent it. (We rented a jet skis and a pontoon with larger motor from the marina and it was a pain to dock all of it with the other pontoon there). -Lots of check out rules. -Small kitchen considering size of house -Dealing w/ the trash is AWFUL. (Instructions said trash drop off was open on certain days but those days were wrong, & pretty difficult to find - you'll be surprised how much trash you make in a week....). -Simple things like toilet paper & dish soap are NOT provided. -Wifi password was on a scrap of paper shoved in a box with random stuff. -Internet is pretty bad. -Only 1 TV would work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The owners were amazing to work with, great location on the lake. The home was much larger than expected and the game room was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Vickie M., Bluewell, West Virginia

Needed a good cleaning

It was ok. The entire cabin needed a good cleaning. Walls and ceilings were very dusty. Also none of the pathway lights worked. And the steps and walk way leadi f to the cabin were in very bad shape and was not easy to walk with babies and elderly people. We will not be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Photos Do Not Do Justice

The house is far bigger than expected and it was a nice surprise. I would recommend putting better photos to receive more bookings. The WiFi comments are all true. There is no cell phone reception within a 10 mile radius of house which is a little scary until you get connected to internet. Trash Drop off is 27 minutes away from house. Would be ideal to share the working hours of location before driving there. Other than that the house itself is perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Karen Z.

Lake Nantahala Family Trip

The house was very nice, but it was obvious it had not been stayed in recently. The kitchen was well equipped. The hot tub worked well. There was plenty of room for 8 adults and 3 young children and we all had a great stay. The area is beautiful and remote. Parking was creative with a van, suv, and 2 mid-size cars. A sign in the kitchen said that we had to supply our own internet. We left a message for a property owner. Donna promptly returned our call. She was extremely nice and helpful. We had found the password for the free wifi by then. We let Donna know that lightbulbs needed replaced, fireplaces were not working, and slats on the stairs to the dock needed replaced. She had the repairman come out promptly and most of it was fixed. We contacted the repairman directly during the week (per instructions) concerning a garbage disposal clog, but he never returned the call. We let Donna know about contacting the repairman, the propane living room fireplace never turning on, the garbage disposal, and a broken refrigerator bin when we left as someone else was arriving after us and figured she would want to have some of that fixed. We also let her know that the trash disposal place was closed on the day we left (Friday) as trash is not supposed to be left in the house. We cleaned the house and took our trash with us. It has been over a week since we left and I am still waiting for our pet and house deposit to be refunded.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Amanda L.

Great Potential

The property has so much potential given the location and amazing lake views however a lot of TLC and maintenance needs to be done. The pictures listed do not accurately show the current status of the house which include large overgrowth of plants starting to impede on the stairway to the boat dock, a poorly functioning AC unit requiring window units in a few of the bedrooms, trash underneath the cabin and scattered around the fire pit area to name a few. Like another renter stated you don’t feel welcomed into the cabin for your time there, it would be nice if the host could make you feel more welcomed upon arrival. Again a lot of potential but a little elbow grease would go a long way!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

tanya w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay in this Lakefront Property

We stayed for a week and enjoyed spending time on the lake. Dock is spacious and equipped even with the rental boat there on the opposite side. Plenty of room for our 21' boat and close to the public ramp. Parked 3 cars and our boat trailer in the drive through parking area with no difficulty. House has great NC cabin decor and finishes which we love. Kitchen has everything you need to cook. Grill on the deck lights easy and cooks well. Kids loved the game and movie rooms. Weather was good so we spent most time outside. Bedrooms are spacious and beds are comfortable. Hot tub was nice after a day on the water. We took advantage of the NOC close by and went whitewater rafting and took the Great Smokey Mountain Train out of Bryson City for a ride on 2 different days. Only thing that gets you a little are the stairs to the dock, but we expected that and they are no worse than any other house there with these awesome views. Good workout frankly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in awesome house!

Weather would not cooperate so we were so glad there were a ton of things to do inside the house!! Rented the boat for an extra day and the lake could not be more beautiful!! Great neighborhood and a great place for the whole family. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Tammy W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Plenty of room

It needs a good deep cleaning , air vents were filthy and a concern for some with allergy asthma issues and house was very stuffy. It did air out though. It had not been swept we did that but there was a lot of it and dog hair . The up side plenty of room inside and parking is better than most. Patio couch was not there which was advertised. I would go again after a good cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Jonathan H., California

Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs maintenance and management - lovely lake!

For the price, the property is not worth staying. The owners of the property live in Florida and very little maintenance or TLC has been given to fix things that are falling apart - case in point - dishwasher was not attached to the counter - it worked, but was teetering every time you open or shut it. Owner- this is not something that people need to "report' to you with pictures and arrows, this is something that a MAINTENANCE /HANDY MAN would notice within 30 seconds. Another point - dirty dishes and dirty kitchen. Just because the previous guests are supposed to wash and put away dishes doesn't mean they will. You owners need to spend more time managing the property or charge a lot less than you are charging. There was an old crusty refrigerator plugged in - didn't work well at all Refrigerator was missing shelves, toilet paper roll holders were dangling in bedrooms. lights didn't work, bulbs didn't work - far too much energy is spent telling vacationers the rules and not enough positive welcome - no where on your rules do you WELCOME GUESTS and hope they have a wonderful week (really, we expected more! ) p.s. fix the stairs to the dock.. it really needs to be replaced! so many of the footboards are rotted out!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing week at the Lake!

Our family greatly enjoyed our stay and had an amazing relaxing week at this house and Lake Nantahala. Our boys loved jumping and swimming off the dock and they also loved fishing off the dock. We rented a boat and enjoyed many rides and tubing on the lake throughout the week. The house is well stocked, it worked perfect for us to enjoy cooking breakfast every morning and dinners at the house also really enjoyed eating on the deck with a great view and watching the boats go by. There are stairs down to the lake and back as there are with most all houses on the lake, it was a great work out for the week for our family! It is a large lake house with space for all, so much to do there and so relaxing and peaceful at the same time. The owners were extremely responsive throughout booking and all. We all loved our week and our stay at this lake house and did not want to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay In June 2022

Owners were very easy to talk to. Property was amazing and the views of the lake were incredible. There are a lot of stairs so if older folks want to rent just be aware.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and fun family vacation

Lake Nantahala is beautiful, pristine, refreshing, just perfect. You can jump off of this house's dock right into the lake to swim. There was a kayak available which we used. We also took advantage of renting the home owner's pontoon boat so we got to explore the whole lake. My sister rented Stand up paddle boards and that was great fun too. The kids spent hours just swimming and floating in tubes right off the dock. We enjoyed the house itself very much. The kids enjoyed watching movies in the theater room and playing pool in the gameroom. I loved enjoying the living room and kitchen with the lake view. We also loved getting in the hot tub. We got a lot of exercise because the house has 4 levels and then getting down to the lake from the house, there are many stairs - maybe at least another 4 stories worth. Our legs were burning by the time we would get back up from the lake - but like I said - good exercise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful lake house

I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting. The kids LOVED the game room, turns out my son is a but of a pool shark. We were able to spend a lot of quality time together as a family and didn't turn the TV on once. It was impossible to be distracted by your phone because there is very little service, which was a blessing. They do have a landline and WiFi for those who still need to stay connected. Be sure to rent the Pontoon boat for at least a day... it made the whole trip worth while. My husband and I have already decided Lake Nantahala will be a yearly trip for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Views in the Wild

The place is big. I was worried because there isn't a picture of one of the bedrooms. Trust me, it is there. The cabin sits on top of a wooded hill and you wake up to a beautiful view of the lake each morning. We had four couples and four children for a total of 12. We had a blast being on a boat and swimming off the dock. We brought some floaties and fishing poles. It was quiet on the lake when we first got there. But during the weekend, there was a lot more people on the lake. You can see the fish off the dock too. We got the little ones fishing poles. It was one way to keep them entertained and quiet. The stairs going down to the lake are no joke. The only complaint I have was the outside needed some clean up after the last renter and there was poison ivy on the stairs. There is not a lot room to move around or play games outside for children. Not sure there is really anything the owner can do about that but wanted to add it as a tip. There wasn't any board games but luckily we brought a puzzle to put together. Movie room was great when it rained. The kitchen had big pots so we could cook big meals for all 12 of us. I want to mention that neighbors are serious about quiet hours and everything echos in those hills.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Event Stay

The property itself was beautiful. I have a few issues. The phone did not work and they said they were coming out to fix and they never showed up. There is really no cell service there as well. When I got to my bathroom there was a dirty wet towel hung up on the back of my door. You do have to remove all trash but they have you drop at a location that is on the other side of lake which is a 25 minute drive. We did rent the boat however it wasn't cleaned and even had blood stain on the seat and back of seat. But we did enjoy the boat. Over all the actually home was as advertised but all the things I wasn't expecting were a surprise. There is alot of extra charges that you would be charged for I feel like silly things. If a trash bag is left its $15.00 a second one is $25.00. If you move a piece of furniture $55.00. etc. So I felt like I had to be after everyone to stay on top of everything so I wasn't charged extra. We had a good time with our family and that's what's important. Again the place is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

We arrived at the home during the early day time and were able to check in as instructed. The home had lost power do to a fire down the road but everything was back up and running quickly. We had a large family and the home was more than accommodating for all of us. 5 Bedrooms, plus the cinema room was much bigger than expected, full of many movies to watch on DVD. The game room was on the lowest level so you definitely need to be able to get up and down stairs well to get around. Hot tub was great, and we had a fire every night. Wifi is not great. Recommend bringing fire sticks or something else if you are a big TV person. The view was beautiful, our Christmas in the mountains was exactly what we expected, minus snow as it was just to warm. The trails around the property were amazing. The only down side was it was hard to see at night time as there was not much lighting and the staircase was very slippery. Highly Recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021