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A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a leather chair with a 'Welcome to the Lake' pillow, a small table, and a hanging plant.
A wooden deck with a stone wall and a staircase leading up to a building with a balcony.
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A covered outdoor seating area with stone flooring and red furniture.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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Lake Santeetlah, NC
  • Place, Santeetlah Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheoah River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santeetlah Town Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Santeetlah

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and Cheoah River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Cheoah River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Santeetlah Town Hall - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 23 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 51 min drive - 46.4 miles

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Caffe De Olla - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kin Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬11 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.

Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah

Welcome to your home away from home located on Lake Santeetlah! This is a lake-front property in a quiet cove with a private dock and beautiful views.

This beautiful lake-front home includes two levels, each with living rooms with beautiful views of the Lake. The main (upstairs) living room has a large stone wall with wood burning stove, completely hand-built wooden walls, an entertainment center and just steps to a large covered deck with a beautiful porch swing!

The downstairs can be utilized as a complete apartment - there is one bedroom with a mini kitchenette and bathroom, as well as a living area with a TV and pullout couch bed. The downstairs living area has access to a lake-front porch as well, with two layout chairs and a picnic table!

The kitchen has a new dishwasher, refrigerator,stove ,sink and floors but includes original, vintage cabinets. We provide high-speed internet service, however Lake Santeetlah is somewhat of a rural area and outages can occur. We are not responsible for any outages but they are typically resolved fairly quickly.

The marina is right at the entrance of the mountain and they have boats and jet skis available to rent. We provide a canoe with rental. Lake Santeetlah is a perfect place for water sports, relaxing on the water, fishing and there are endless hikes, trails, and waterfalls nearby. There is 80 miles of shoreline and the lake is surrounded by the Che-oh and Natahala National Forests.

My home is full of character from all of the furtniture and decor I have collected over the years and we are dedicated to maintaining a “cozy lake” feeling. We want you to feel at home like our family has for many years!
I pray that you enjoy this home as much as we have over the last 30 years.

- NO SMOKING INSIDE
- NO EVENTS
- NO UNAUTHORIZED ANIMALS
- NO CHILDREN UNSUPERVISED AT ANY TIME
- MUST RETURN CANOE TO THE SHORE
- NO UNAUTHORIZED GUESTS
- fees can and will be added if any of these rules are violated.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Please take trash to the dumpster on your way out! The dumpster is located on East Buffalo Circle, turn left once you cross Ted Jordan Bridge on 129 S

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets are allowed for 100.00 non refundable pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside only

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit 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: 21

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 first aid kit and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Charming 2 Bedroom Cabin on the Lake
Charming 2 bedroom cabin on Lake Santeetlah Robbinsville

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Robbinsville, just steps from Nantahala National Forest and Santeetlah Lake, and within a short walk of Cheoah River. You'll also find Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and Graham County Historical Association nearby.

Will I be able to park at Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchenette in each house, and some feature lake view.

Does Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah?

Yes, every house at Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah comes with a balcony and some offer lake and mountain views.

Cozy Lake-front cabin with a private dock and beautiful views on Lake Santeetlah Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mili B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy time at the lake

Great location, amazing view, and all the amenities we could ask for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of the best views on the lake

Our stay was quiet and relaxing. The view from the porch and the living room were beautiful! The house was clean and comfortable.we will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 star location. Santeetlah Lake and the location of the house is amazing. The host was also very nice when we booked. The rest of the house is 3 star at best. If you are there for the lake it's a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Lake Cabin

Stayed here with family to attend a weekend reunion. The house is simple and cozy and worked for our needs. The neighborhood streets are very narrow and winding through the picturesque lakefront community. Very nice location for a small group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mountain lake getaway

Awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice cabin with beautiful lake views. We really enjoyed our time here.

This is a great cabin that feels like home. The views of the lake are really beautiful. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves and relax. The owner communicates well and was very nice. I would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

Very peaceful, nice spot, but the Beds were a little uncomfortable but overall was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Geoffrey H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Laid back cabin!!’ Loved our stay.

Great location and great place. Needs a deep deep cleaning. We cleaned and enjoyed a wonderful weekend and look forward to returning again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Della K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from everything

If staying make sure to bring food and drinks. Wonderful view !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot

We liked it. Would definitely recommend. There are great views while eating dinner on the porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake front

It’s like 2 separate apartments upstairs & down. Perfect for 2 couples or a family. Each couple has their own privacy & for families, the kids get their own space. BEAUTIFUL view as you’re right on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lissa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy lake access

The location is perfect and the views are wonderful with easy lake access. The house is dated and dark and the beds were uncomfortable. It needs a makeover.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Garnet T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Right Choice!

I didnt want to leave! View & water pristine. We brought our boat. fabulous time. Extremely nice neighborhood, Thank You so much! A true family lake house, so genuine and homey. Deborah
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Long Weekend with a Beautiful View!

Amazing location! The view out the family room window was spectacular. A very easy place to relax! We rented a fishing kayak for my stepson. He fished for hours, even in the rain. I stayed inside enjoying the view, drinking coffee, and putting together a puzzle. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Louis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake access and views were beyond excellent! Unfortunately there were maintenance issues that make staying here dubious, absent some remedial action. The biggest issue was mildew in the basement, where one of the bedrooms and the fold out couch reside. Caveat emptor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and pretty

A nice lakeside cabin with beautiful views. The house is a little quirky, but quite comfortable. The two floors are perfect for two separate couples. Each has its own bathroom, bedroom and living room for privacy. The floors are a little funny with small steps between rooms, and not quite level makes you think you’re drunk (until you realize the floors have a little slope.). We loved the private, safe parking spot and quiet neighbors. The porches all have a great view of the lake and mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cabin

I had a few travel issues just getting to the cabin. None of which involved the cabin or directions. My boat decided to fail the first morning, my phone fell into the lake. All that and I had a nice vacation because of the cabin. The view down the lake, they have high speed internet. There are tons of hiking trails in the area, Just walking in the community was beautiful and peaceful. Looking forward to going back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TLC Needed

Property was nice. Lake was beautiful. However, property needs a bit of maintenance. Beds are in need of replacement. Several places where paint is peeling. Carpets have several spots and floors had not been mopped. House was comfortable but definitely needed a bit of TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Beth R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location and front porch

The location is great. The porch was great. The communication was great. The house was not. We left early because the beds were so uncomfortable. There was someone's dirty t-shirt left in a chair on the main floor bedroom. The house was musty smelling, the screen door was busted so we couldn't get breezes from the outside. The kitchen was well stocked and clean but there were cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and most of the light fixtures.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Amy L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Left after 3 nights (of a slated 5 night visit)

Unfortunately, we felt compelled to cut our visit short -- we were supposed to stay for 5 nights but left after 3. Although the view was great and we had a good time canoeing, there were several factors that made staying impossible for us. 1) The house has a strong musty odor 2) The downstairs area has moisture problems 3) We spent a lot of time outdoors on the deck, but the smell of septic would occasionally waft by 4) My husband got sick from drinking the tap water. 5) Several things are broken or at least in need of repair.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and Restful Stay

We so enjoyed our stay at the lake with all our adult children. This home is cozy and comfortable, with a magnificent lake view. We spent many nights relaxing on the deck, as well as early mornings drinking coffee from the well-equipped kitchen. We cooked some mighty fine dinners there. House was very clean and stocked with plenty of towels and linens. Being able to have our pup with us was such a plus! We rented a pontoon boat and used the private dock which was an easy walk down from the house. Communication with owner was over the top great, as we just had a few questions and Mother Nature tried to put the lights out. Not a problem at all and Courtney was very concerned that we all had a perfect vacation, which we certainly did! Thank you for sharing your historical home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

KimberlyDee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The sweetest place!

We fell in love with the cabin, it’s history, the porch and the ease of it all. We rented kayaks from the nearby dock to paddle in the clean water of Santeetlah. We hiked around Joyce Kilmer. We bought local produce from a market that’s just a few miles away and strung beans on the porch for dinner with the most beautiful view and cool breezes. We played Yahtzee on the dock as the sun went down. We slept like babies, read, had long coffees in the mornings and talked. This isn’t a fancy place but a homey one tucked in a cove perfect for swimming and floating on a hot summer day with easy, shallow access to the water. There’s just tons of heart in this place. The owner is just lovely and was always ready to answer any questions. She told me her Grandfather built the place and that endeared to us it even more. It’s an original to this wonderful lake. Don’t let it pass you by, there’s great memories to be made here... Robbinsville is just a few miles away with an Ingles for anything you forget! This is the kind of place to take a break from everything to see how simplicity can recalibrate..,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

deborah k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakefront Home with a view to amaze.

We loved the view and spent alot of time on the back covered porch. The separate apartment downstairs for very nice for privacy and family members enjoyed it. Unfortunately the bed was in need of replacement. it was very bad. It's an older home, but clean and well supplied with towels, dishes, etc. Nice neighborhood and area of the mountains.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ken L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint Cottage on the lake

We enjoyed our stay on Lake Santeetlah.. The cottage was dated but well kept and had a lot of history about it. We talked with several snow birds who live there half the year and learned about the community enough to realize ours was very original in parts of the house (the windows are the key!) The kitchen was very nice and we agreed it would be excellent for a family week stay. Since we were only there for the weekend we only used it in a limited fashion. All the appliances worked perfectly and there was plenty of cooking utensils and cookware to make complete meals. The living area was well used for card games at night - we did not use the TV at all since there was no cable (warned ahead of time about that - no way to get satellite due to tree cover either). They do have a FireStick and internet was excellent so we used our computer to watch some ball games. They have NetFlix available as well. Great instructions on how to use everything in the house! One issue was the downstairs bedroom - there was a double bed instead of the queen listed. Also the dehumidifier that ran continuously in the bedroom was a bit noisy, but we got used to it. Both beds were a bit noisy to sleep on and could use updating. The bathrooms were good and the hot water was plentiful. Outside was my highlight! I loved the view across the water to the dam. The birds and chipmunks kept busy around the back porch and we had to reload the birdfeeder while we were there...counted at least seven different bird varieties eating within 6 feet of us on the upper porch. I spent time on the dock at twilight enjoying the solitude (we were the only people in the cove!) but it probably is busy and noisy during the summer - the houses are pretty close to each other in the cove. Overall we enjoyed our stay and after talking with several locals may look for property in the community for snowbirding ourselves in the next five or so years! Thanks for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ricky S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Lake House

The property is exactly as advertised. Beautiful views and great neighborhood. I enjoyed my stay, however I have two cons. 1. I arrived at check in time with no instructions on entering the property. I messaged the manager 2 hours before with no response. Even with a potential lag in the app, I should have been provided this information well before check in. One hour after check in time I contacted vrbo, they tried calling the manager with no response. 2-3 hours later I finally got a text with the door code and instructions. I was not happy to sit around for 3 hours not knowing anything and was already looking for a different place to stay. 2. The smell of perfume/cologne/air freshener was EXTREMELY strong. I am not a picky person, as I have plug ins and use febreze at home. I spent about an hour searching for the source of this eye burning smell. After two days with the doors open it became bearable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022