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Exterior
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 125600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Chatuge Lake
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Topton

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fontana Lake - 32 min drive - 23.9 miles
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 43 min drive - 35.4 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 53 min drive - 39.0 miles
  • Chatuge Lake - 55 min drive - 39.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬50 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wayah Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community

Welcome to a home of 5,800 sq ft of pure luxurious comfort located in a prestigious gated community, secluded yet about 20 minutes from the quaint town of Andrews, NC. This is one of the largest and most magnificent homes on Lake Nantahala with breathtaking views from all over the house. These views are even more incredible while canoeing or just hanging out with family or friends right from the private floating dock.

Spend your days basking in the sun, swimming, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, antiquing nearby, white water rafting, horseback riding or simply relaxing in the large hammock. The gourmet cook w/ love our large kitchen that includes top of the line stainless appliances, Jenn-Air grill, double oven, etc. After dinner relax by the fire, watch a movie on our 60" TV, stargaze from the upper deck or relax while the kiddos play air hockey downstairs.

For the boaters, we have a pontoon boat available upon request.

Keywords: Home
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No more than 12 people in the rental party, no fires on deck or outside of home, no more than 12 people on the deck,no smoking in home or boat.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 3:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Lakefront In Gated Community
Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community Topton
Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Topton, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River, and within a short walk of Nantahala Lake. Lakes End Marina is also within a driving distance of 3.4 mi.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Every part of our trip was fabulous. The house had everything we needed (7 adults, 2 children). It was A in cleanliness. The views spectacular. We will definitely reserve again!Bonnie P
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another perfect summer vacation at Todd and Dana’s! In addition to the lake, the house, the boat, the tubing, the hiking…we had perfect weather too!
Hiking Bartram Trail…
Catching a large mouth!
And a smallmouth!
And realizing!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tonia S.

Overall a beautiful place to stay!

The property itself is beautiful and lived up to expectations based on the way it was advertised with a few exceptions. The cleanliness was lacking in a few areas and two of the showers did not drain properly from the very first day. The kitchen was only stocked with the very basic tools. We had to go out and buy a wine bottle opener. The hot tub that we were really looking forward to did not work and the owner knew this for a few weeks leading up to our stay but didn't let us know ahead of time, so we were disappointed. We rented the boat from the owner but he failed to tell us that when the engine is warm, the boat sometimes doesn't restart. Luckily we didn't get stranded anywhere at night and learned we had to keep the engine on at all times. Overall though, the property is beautiful and at a great location on the lake. We really enjoyed the fire pit area and being on the water every day in between all the rain that was coming up from the Texas area. We were able to escape the oppressing heat that the rest of the country was experiencing that week, in those beautiful mountains and the gorgeous lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri O.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 family vacation

First, let me say that this property has the most beautiful views and the home is lovely as well. For those considering staying here, you will not be disappointed in the home or the views. We rented a boat from the Lands End Marina for the week, so we were able to enjoy the water everyday for fishing and tubing. The kitchen has every appliance you'd hope to have from an awesome waffle iron to plenty of silverware. There were only a few things that were challenging: to get this view the driveway is really steep so consider that, along with a crack in the driveway from a prior earthquake event that prevents parking over that area. The area under that may need attention with additional support or dirt or added retaining wall as viewed from lower deck. The home is waterfront so that is a huge positive and a reason we rented here, but the access to the water really could use handrail support for the elderly and even moms holding babies etc. If you fall, you will roll a ways downhill. It didn't keep us from enjoying our time or walking down, it's just something to consider for safety. Bright harbor lights could be turned off when home is being rented, shine really bright in bedrooms.Owner was there on arrival, which for some renters they may have enjoyed that part as mentioned in other reviews, but it made us feel a bit awkward, as he stayed and chatted for over an hour. A list of what to look for or do at check out would have been fine. Overall lovely and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful remote location on the lake

As other reviews have said, this is a gorgeous location on the lake. The views are incredible. The house is custom and beautifully constructed. The house is in overall good condition though it has a variety of minor deferred maintenance issues (missing paint, leaking faucets, etc). Todd was very responsive to questions and drove up from Atlanta to troubleshoot the boat that wasn't starting properly once the engine was hot. A few things to be aware of that were not on the listing: 1. There is a charge for the boat. 2. Cell coverage is terrible in the area. Verizon and AT&T both have minimal coverage at the house and none on the lake or on the roads in the area. T-Mobile has no coverage at all. 3. Wi-Fi connection is slow and they tell you to only use it minimally because they are limited to only a few GB per month. 4. The house is 30 minutes or more from the nearest towns with grocery stores (Franklin or Topton) or major highways. The house itself has a very steep paved driveway. Then there's a half mile of well maintained single lane gravel road, then about 15 miles of narrow windy paved mountain roads to get back to the highway. So, in short, if you're looking for a gorgeous home in a beautiful location with a great excuse to disconnect from the rest of the world, this place is perfect.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey K., Matthews

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Fun in a great home

Great time on Nantahala in a beautiful home with great amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Nice to have families in different floors, large enough kitchen for 11. Nice view. Great place to disconnect from electronics
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as promised!

2 weeks and it still wasn’t enough! Todd and Dana were great hosts prior to and during our stay. This house is top notch, great location, amenities and spacious enough for a group of 11 including four kids under 13. The kids room was perfect for all of their late night shenanigans. We fished, cruised the lake, tubed, hiked to the waterfalls, went white water rafting and took a trip to Wayah Bald and took in spectacular views! Could not ask for more!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful!!

Beautiful home! Would recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur P., St. Petersburg USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Peaceful place

The house is located on the Nantahala Lake which is a sweet water lake. It was so nice to stay at this place and enjoy every minute without cell service thus no interruptions from the rest of the world. The quietness is so relaxing and the night sky full of stars - it was amazing to see what your eyes can only see. I do not know if it matters but when we stayed there there was NOT even one mosquito! Definitely hope to be back there some day. Thank you for allowing us to enjoy what this place has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We stayed at multiple houses around the area, and this house was one of the best. Spacious, with enough bedrooms for everyone. Very clean and fully equipped. Perfect location right on the lake, with an included pontoon boat. You don’t have to worry about renting and returning a boat from the marina (big plus). The satellite internet was slow, but just perfect to stay connected when needed. If you complain about slow internet at a lake house, don’t go to a lake house 😊. Hot tub was great, fully functional. Only complaint about the house, it would be nice if the deck was covered, so when it rains you could still sit outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely house on an exquisite lake

Lake Nantahala isn’t close to much of anything, but once you’ve dealt with the logistics of being remote (for instance, 35 minutes to the nearest grocery store), you can’t ask for much more than what this house and location provide. Plenty of space, well appointed kitchen, big bedrooms, great decks. And the lake! I’d highly recommend this house to anyone interested in boating, hiking, or just relaxing. Other reviewers have noted that the Internet can be spotty, so we did prepare for that ahead of time with some downloaded videos for the little ones, but in actuality we had no Internet issues whatsoever since we were never taxing the service with lots of devices. One last bit of advice: if you can, try and arrive your first time before nightfall. Lake shore Drive is narrow and a little steep in places, so it may be intimidating if you arrive at night. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. Thanks to Dana and Todd!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness

Pros and Cons Lists

We enjoyed our stay at the house. We would certainly book it again. The Cons listed below are only trivial issues. The Pros are legion. Pros of Nantahala Lakefront Lodge 1. Comes with a pontoon boat, 1-person kayak, and 3-person row boat 2. Wifi (slow with many users) 3. Cellular coverage (texts easy, calls difficult, but a house with any cellular coverage is a huge bonus in Nantahala!) 4. Spacious house with large rooms 5. Good location near entrance to neighborhood 6. Large working hot tub 7. DVD and VHS selection 8. Excellent Master Bedroom and bath 9. Large kids room with 4 beds with DVD/VHS combo 10. Plenty of towels, life jackets, noodles 11. Indoor and outdoor seating for meals 12. Two ovens, full size fridge, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, gas stove, griddle, dish washer, tea kettle, blender, slow cooker, ice cream maker 13. Lots of dishes, glasses, silverware, steak knives, pots, pans 14. Lots of parking, cement driveway 15. Washer and dryer okay, detergent and dryer sheets provided 16. Two large seating areas inside with sofas and lounging chairs 17. Air hockey table 18. Wood burning oven (didn’t try it) 19. Lots of cleaning supplies provided under the kitchen sink 20. Greeted by Todd the owner who showed us around the house and took us out on the lake for a boat tutorial Cons of Nantahala Lodge 1. No oven mitts provided 2. No mixer provided 3. Had to buy extra toilet paper and napkins (supplies not enough for 7 people for one week). Grocery store approx 30 min drive. 4. No alumni foil, pot scrubbers/sponges, saran wrap provided (we left our purchases in the house) 5. Cooking knives old and dull 6. Bedroom on basement floor with king size bed does not have a door 7. Funky Refrigerator - ice maker very slow and ice runs out fast, froze lots of foods in fridge section, filtered water very slow 8. Cement blocks down to water, no handrails (hazardous) 9. TV tricky to use with various remotes 10. Oven display does not work though owner shows you how to work ovens without the display 11. No dish drying rack 12. Landline - no dial tone. Not able to call out or receive calls. 13. Steep driveway like many houses on the lake 14. Lake view partially obstructed by several large trees
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Less than expected

The location was great. Access to the dock was easy and having a boat was perfect. The house was clean and spacious for our family of 12. However, considering the high cost of the rental, we were very disappointed that the advertised WiFi was limited along with other issues. When we checked in were told we wouldn’t be able to stream movies due to a limited amount of band width. Also numerous light bulbs were out, Ice maker dispenser did not work, oven display did not work making using the oven a challenge. We heard animals in the second floor attic and Contacted the owner but no action was taken. There were some problems with the hot tub. Although the owner met us at check in there were no written instructions for using the property nor checkout instructions. No guides for the area, things to do, see, shopping, restaurants, hiking etc. like we have found in all other places we have rented. Due to limited cell service we were shocked to find the house phone did not work as a backup for an emergency.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The house was comfortable beautifully furnished and great for all ages. The setting on the lake with the addition of the Boat, kayak and rowboat was a plus. It is my first time renting in NC but my son said it was the nicest house and setting and he did it before. It was a bit difficult getting to the house with a steep paved driveway and a steep path to the dock but the views are incredible.. We ranged in age from 5 - 73 and all had a great time. Todd met us and showed us how to use the boat and hot tub. Thx Todd. We had a great week. Great for a family or multiple families

10/10 Excellent

Gayle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

Really beautiful and spacious house. Boat and hot tub were great additions. Kids enjoyed football table too. The beds were really comfortable! Great location for hiking. Lake was very serene and marina had cute restaurant with large portions. Driveway to house is a bit precarious. Would not attempt winter rental without AWD. Overall a really nice week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P., Winterville, NC USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Getaway

Perfect location to disconnect electronically and connect with family. The home and lake were beautiful. Having the boat was an amazing bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleanest vacation rental we’ve ever stayed in

Had a blast on the lake and on the boat. This home was very clean, whenever we rent a VRBO my sister and I always have to do some cleaning when we first arrive, not here. We just unpacked and started relaxing. The house was perfect, big enough for our group of 10, adults and teens. Everyone had space to spread out, the teenagers actually had fun watching VHS movies in the kids room after a full day on the dock and boat. I just can’t say enough good things about this home. It’s 5 stars for sure. It did have some quirks, the ovens and fuses, but nothing that would stop us from renting it again, which I can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelley V., Sarasota, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous week

We enjoyed a lovely week at the lake house. It was perfect. We enjoyed the pontoon and we also rented a speed boat for the day from lakes end marina and that was a great experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katharine F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation Place

Space for everyone Hot tub and boat were winners Better internet would have been nice, but was easily overcome.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Joy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape!

Just beware that you will not have cell service & their internet is extremely limited. I had 4 teenage boys who were NOT pleased by that unexpected update. Beyond that, it was a great house, the spa was perfect, and using the pontoon for daily runs of pulling the kids around the lake was loads of fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Heidi A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week at the lake!

It was super fun! We loved the home. Todd and Dana were lovely and accommodating. The bedrooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for indoor and outdoor dining. We spent all of our time on the lake tubing and swimming and fishing.

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect get away

The lake was amazing-very little boat traffic. Todd and Dana were great to work with. Only problem was the lack of cellular service and Wi-Fi was spotty. I guess it just means you need to be prepared to relax!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angelique T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

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