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Serene Lakeside cottage with views, kayaks, canoe and paddleboards

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Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view

Explore the area

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Lake Santeetlah, NC
  • Santeetlah Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cheoah River
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Serene Lakeside cottage with views, kayaks, canoe and paddleboards

This completely renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is perfect for a romantic weekend getaway or weeklong family vacation. Nestled in the protected shores of the Nantahalah National Forest, this home features a fully equipped kitchen, covered outdoor sitting area and a private dock and a brand new lakeside deck with gas firepit for 2022. A canoe, 2 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards are at your disposal. This nature lover's paradise boasts miles of nearby hiking trails, fishing and swimming in the pristine waters of Lake Santeetlah. Peaceful sunrises and breathtaking sunsets will keep you coming back again and again. Be prepared to fall in love with this well kept
secret.
This pare of Western North Carolina was not impact in any significant way by tropical storm Helene and your stay should be unaffected as well.
If you have rented from us in the past and don't see dates that work for you, send a message and we will see if there is any flexibility in the schedule.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Santeetlah

Located in Robbinsville, this cottage is on the waterfront. Cheoah Dam and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Junaluska Medicine Trail and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Lake Santeetlah, NC

What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santeetlah Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 20 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 41 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina - 41 min drive - 46.2 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kin Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffe De Olla - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Lakeside cottage with views, kayaks, canoe and paddleboards pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Lakeside cottage with views, kayaks, canoe and paddleboards?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Lakeside cottage with views, kayaks, canoe and paddleboards?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Lakeside cottage with views, kayaks, canoe and paddleboards located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Santeetlah Lake. Santeetlah Town Hall and Cheoah River are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a very special location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time kayaking, relaxing and enjoying perfect weather. The house was well maintained, the outdoor patio was perfect, and we loved having easy access to grill. Check in and checkout were very easy, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thoroughly enjoyed using the canoe, kayaks, and paddleboards to explore beautiful Lake Santeetlah. House is clean and well taken care of. Great outdoor spaces - deck, docks, and swing. Easy check-in and checkout.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug E.

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

Good Stuff

We had a very nice time in our first Vrbo rental. Everything was nice and simple.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it! Everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Santeetlah get away

Wonderful cabin on the lake. Exceptionally clean. Phenomenal hosts! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

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

Sweet water cabin

Very peaceful stay at the lake. Everything was as posted.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

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

We want to go back!

My husband and I and our two youngest sons had an amazing stay. The view of the lake from the porch is stunning. We enjoyed this spot for reading or playing games at night after a day on the water(my husband rented a boat from nearby marina). The house is clean, cozy, updated and well maintained. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals. Although it is a small home, it lives large. We all loved this place and hope we can return soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenni M.

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

A wonderful lakefront cabin for relaxing or adventure

We stayed at this cute little place a few years ago and liked it so much that we came back this year...and are already planning another trip later this summer with our 10yo son! It is a lovely place with 2 covered decks overlooking the lake. We really like that it comes with standup paddleboards, kayaks, and a canoe and has easy lake access from the private dock. While the description does mention a gas firepit, we didn't see it, but didn't really miss it at all. We highly recommend this place for a relaxing getaway at a beautiful and enjoyable lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron D.

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

Relaxing Lake Weekend

This was a charming house very nicely situated on a quiet part of the lake, which made any water activity easy to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Lake Time

A beautiful setting and home helped make for a perfect week of rest and renewal.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerry M.

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

Long weekend

All in all a lovely time...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan F.

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

Great little lake house

Perfect for us, super clean and decorated in detail. Probably the most comfortable bed I've slept on while on vacation outside of top notch hotels. Definitely want to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

ellie g.

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

Perfect getaway

What a beautiful, perfect getaway! Absolutely stunning setting located on the lake, very clean house and well maintained inside and out. Lots of options for paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking nearby or just taking in local sights. Highly recommend this place and the owner was always communative making the entire process relaxing and stress free!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene C.

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

Great Lake cottage!

This cottage is well furnished and well maintained. They furnish a nice dock and kayaks, a canoe and paddle boards also. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would rent this location again when visiting the area! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caleb B.

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

Relaxing stay at the lake

Me and my fiancee stayed for a few days at this cottage and we had an amazing time. It was a perfect getaway from everyday busy life to a nice retreat in the peace and quiet of the lake. If you're looking for a cozy cottage and peace and quiet, this is the go-to place. We couldn't be happier with our stay and will absolutely look back into renting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dee E.

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

Lovely

Santeetlah is the perfect temp for swimming. The cottage is well stocked and peaceful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Sweet Escape

Absolutely beautiful home. Perfectly situated on the lake with all the water toys! So much fun. So relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Super Cute and Nice Owners

We really enjoyed our time here, perfect for two people. The porch and the dock were excellent, the kitchen well stocked, the beds comfy (and the internet good enough). Clean clean clean. A lovely property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

July

The place was excellent - the lake and neighborhood beautiful. We would stay again !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

We enjoyed this clean and cozy cabin. It was very well-appointed (kitchen & bath included) and the beds were comfortable. Highlights included taking the kayaks, canoe, or SUP out in the mornings - and relaxing on the porch in the evenings - just gorgeous. We filled-in the days with drives to local trails and sights. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Lovely cottage on the lake

The cottage was perfect for our stay. We spent lots of time paddling on the lake, but also lots of time relaxing on the porch. Communication with the owner was excellent. The house has everything you need for a relaxing stay. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

The perfect summer getaway

We came for a week in July to celebrate my daughter's birthday. We had a wonderful relaxing stay and so enjoyed the amenities, we swam, kayaked, canoed. We really appreciated the easy communication with Marc - he was so kind, responsive, calm, and helpful! This is a beautiful home and Lake Santeetlah is incredible. Don't miss hiking at Joyce Kilmer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dona M.

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

Wonderful place

Lovely place in a perfect location in a cove. We spent most of our time on the large comfy porch watching the clouds and mountains. We kayaked, swam, hiked Joyce Kilmer and took evening strolls around the beautiful neighborhood. It’s a sweet place thoughtfully remodeled. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marc Modica

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Marc and Andrea Modica have owned this property since 2018 and are excited to share it's charm with friends, family and responsible renters. We live in Asheville, NC with your 2 daughters, 2 dogs and several chickens. We love hiking and being on the water, both which abound in the Lake Santeetlah region.

Why they chose this property

We knew this was the property for us from the moment we saw it.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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