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Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community

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A stone house with a sloped roof and a garage.
A spacious living room with leather sofas and a stone pillar, a kitchen in the background, and a dining area visible through an open doorway.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, floral bedding, a nightstand with a lamp, a dresser, and a door leading to another room.
A staircase with white railings and wooden steps leading to a landing.
A wooden deck with hanging planters and string lights, a cushioned bench with a lantern, and a view of the interior through a window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Place, Nantahala National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

Kids Zone

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

Secondary bedroom main floor

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack & Jill Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom on main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Secondary bath main lvl

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Wayah Bald Lookout are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Parker Meadows Park and Ferebee Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 32 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 42 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 51 min drive - 67.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Morehead Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬50 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$4,928, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Lakefront Lodge in Gated Community located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala Lake. Nantahala River is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and view
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful time at this lake home. Everything was outfitted so well! We cooked at home and grilled out twice! Spaghetti and tacos and cookies and steaks! The rooms were so comfortable! We all had our own beds. Plenty of bathrooms! The view from the deck is unbeatable! Simply gorgeous!! From swimming to fishing and even getting in the canoe and kayak! Lots of games to play and plenty of towels and life vests! Todd was awesome. He met us as we arrived to show us around and help with everything! We can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Katharine, So glad you guys were able to enjoy our home. Satellite internet can be a little tricky in that there are limits. As my husband says while looking over the lake, "This is the internet". Thanks Again Dana and Todd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Fun in a great home

Great time on Nantahala in a beautiful home with great amenities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
We are so happy that you and your family were able to enjoy our home and lake!! Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!!

Beautiful home! Would recommend to anyone!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Jennifer, Thank you so much!! We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed our home as much as we do. Hope to see you again, Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2023
So glad your family was able to disconnect and enjoy!!! Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2020
Hi Kelley, Todd and I are so happy that you guys were able to get away and enjoy our home. Thanks Again, Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
We are so happy that you guys had a memorable week of connecting by disconnecting. Yes, mosquitoes are few and far between, as are most bugs. We would be honored to have you stay again in the future. Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful property right on the lake. It has a beautiful view from the entry level deck of the water. House was very spacious and easily accommodated all 10 of us. The beds were very comfortable along with all of the furniture. The kitchen is the heart of the house and makes meal time very easy with the double ovens, pantry access and multiple access points. The stairs to the lake are in great shape and make it easy to descend to the lake and the dock, lots of steps. We were very surprised at how few people where on the water for the week of July 4th but we were very happy about it as the kids got to "swim in the middle" of the lake. Overall a wonderful vacation for our families. P.S. - the countertop Ice maker was AMAZING!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2021
We are so happy that you guys loved our home as much as we do. Thanks for taking such great care. Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2020
Amanda, We are so happy you guys were able to enjoy our home and one another❤️ Thanks again Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2020
Terri, Thank you so much! I just cracked up at the VHS comment because my kids at 21 and 24 still get a kick out of those as well. So glad you guys had fun and were able to relax, I"m sure it was needed and well deserved. Hope to see you again!! Todd and Dana
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2020
Joy, So sorry the boys were not happy with the internet but being a secluded mountain lake, we have no other option than satellite internet. Yes, it's a great place to unplug!!! Thanks Again, Todd and Dana
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2020
So glad you guys enjoyed your stay and had fun!!! We have certainly made a lot of memories there ourselves. Thank You Todd and Dana
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