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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12520 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Nantahala National Forest
    1 min walk
  • Nantahala River
    3 min walk
  • Nantahala Lake
    5 min walk

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About the area

Topton

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Also, Nantahala Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Lakes End Marina is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nantahala River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wayah Bald Lookout - 26 min drive - 17.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Roofing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬15 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

Property manager

Todd or Dana

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Books
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 5600 sq ft (520 sq m)

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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

Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Lana T., Booneville MIssissippi

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING!!!!!
This was one of the best vacations our family has ever experienced! Todd and Dana are so nice and so gracious. Their lake house is absolutely one of the most beautiful homes that our family has been blessed to enjoy! Nantahala Lake is so very beautiful and pristine! The beautiful mountains surrounding it are absolutely God's gift! The water is a teal blue, and you can see your toes in it. It was such a blessing to be able to rent Todd and Dana's beautiful Bentley pontoon. Our 11 year old grandson learned to water ski on Nantahala Lake! Our family made wonderful memories every day. Thanks to Todd & Dana!!! We were an hours drive from Bryson City, where we tubed, hiked, ate out, and shopped. What a beautiful, easy drive! We were only 30 minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center, where we whitewater rafted and zip lined. Also, we discovered a beautiful waterfall just a short hike from the lakeshore!

10/10 Excellent

Tracie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2019
Had an amazing stay at this property- Nantahala Lake is breathtaking! House was wonderful, loved the pontoon, and the hot tub was nice to have! Road to the house, distance to any towns, & the steep driveway were the only slight drawbacks, but the house and lake made it worthwhile- we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019