Located in Topton, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Lakes End Marina and Wilson Lick Ranger Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Parker Meadows Park and Ferebee Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Bryson City Gem Mine, or check out an event or a game at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 42 min drive - 58.7 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 51 min drive - 67.4 km
Restaurants
Lakes End Cafe & Grill - 7 min drive
Morehead Cafe - 5 min drive
John Smith Adventures - 11 min drive
todds store - 8 min drive
Fat Buddies - 50 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Reserve now for Summer - Fall 2026! ONLY A FEW WEEKS remaining. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Reserve now for Summer - Fall 2026! ONLY A FEW WEEKS remaining.?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reserve now for Summer - Fall 2026! ONLY A FEW WEEKS remaining. on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$8,383, 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 Reserve now for Summer - Fall 2026! ONLY A FEW WEEKS remaining.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Reserve now for Summer - Fall 2026! ONLY A FEW WEEKS remaining.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Reserve now for Summer - Fall 2026! ONLY A FEW WEEKS remaining.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Reserve now for Summer - Fall 2026! ONLY A FEW WEEKS remaining. located?
This family-friendly Topton holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps away from Nantahala Lake, Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Lakes End Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a great time at the Lake House. We swam, boated, hiked, played games, and generally were in awe of the beauty of the place. And the property manager was very helpful and responsive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Grant, So glad you and your family enjoyed the lake! Come back again sometime. Bradley
My niece was married at a nearby venue. Many of us extended family stayed at this lakehouse. What a fabulous experience! I wish all my vacations went so smooth!!The host was quick with responses whenever asked questions before and during our stay. Having stayed in other short term rentals I was so impressed with everything being in working order and usable!! The kids (all adults but still kids :) just loved the water toy options. Paddleboarding and canoeing were a hit! The kitchen is stocked with CrockPots, a good variety of cooking utensils and pans, and everything else to make us feel at home….nice size fridge and freezer, too! To have many board games to choose from was awesome! And Chess!! The layout of the house has main bedrooms set apart from each other so we have our separate space. Even the loft was a nice place with some privacy since everyone at night were in their own rooms Listening to the sounds by the fire pit at night, mornings on the deck viewing the smoky mountains ahh just lovely and so relaxing. You won’t be disappointed with this vacation home!
We had a wonderful week at this beautiful home. Everything was perfect for a relaxing family trip with our group of all ages. The layout of the home worked great and everyone had plenty of space and bathrooms connected to their bedroom. Steps were easy and the kitchen was very well stocked for our cooking and baking. We had all we needed the whole week. Loved the downstairs living room for an extra spot to relax. We took full advantage of the kayaks, paddle boards, and water skis, plus the storage area was very well organized. We also all loved the hot tub and the swings on the deck! We have rented many places on Lake Nantahala and this house had the easiest road access to driveway and also the shortest distance down to the lake, and there was adequate parking for 3 SUV/minivans. The yard was lovely and the bonfire area was great. The dock was large and the spot on the lake is perfect. We all enjoyed swimming off the dock, cruising on the pontoon boat we rented, hiking, lunch at the NOC, and dinner at nearby Lake’s End. We hope to come back very soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2026
Tim, So glad that you and your family enjoyed the lake! I agree, it is a very special place. We have tried to make the whole experience work for multiple families and guests (including our big family!!). Glad you like the swings, hot tub and the organized water sports area on the lower level!. Please come back again sometime. Bradley
We had a blast on Lake Nantahala for a family reunion! This was a great location and we loved being on the lake. The house had so much space and we loved making s’mores down by the lake! Using the boat made it very convenient to travel to family so we didn’t have to drive the whole time we were there. Brad was a great host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2025
Jason, So glad that your family had a great time at the lake. Please come back again soon! Bradley
We were very happy with our stay. We had a hiccup when we extended our reservation, but Bradley fixed the situation more than adequately. The house was exceptional, with a perfect location on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Mike, So glad you and your family enjoyed the lake. Please come back sometime soon! Bradley
Beautiful house, laid back, enjoyed the family time together. Enjoyed the lake .
Beautiful place Beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
Sharon, thanks for your kind comments! So glad you and your family enjoyed your time at the lake. Please come back again soon. Bradley
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mollie L.
18 August 2018
Lovely property in a little piece of Heaven
I have been going to this wonderful lake for 53 years with family and friends. This property is truly special and this was a week we will never forget......thank you Fulkersons‼️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Mollie,
So glad you had a good visit to our lake house. Please visit again soon!
Bradley
We had 6 adults and 7 kids under 9, and the house was perfect for our large group. There are tons of options for entertainment nearby, fishing, hiking, or you can stay home and enjoy the beautiful lake. We are already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thanks so much for the review. Glad you and your family had a good time. Please come back and visit again soon.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlin H.
30 August 2017
Slice of heaven on earth
We had the best grad school reunion this past weekend at Lake Nantahala. What a beautiful house and lake. We were so sad to leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Kaitlin,
So glad you and your friends has a good visit to Lake Nantahala! Please come back a lot...we will treat you like family. Bradley (Dad)
We had an amazing time in this gorgeous lakefront property! This is our 4th year renting at Nantahala and this property was the BEST yet! We will definitely be back! Thank you to Bradley for his prompt responses!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Brooke, So glad you and your family had a good visit to the lake. Please come back again soon!
Bradley
Wonderful vacation. Property was exactly as described. Location on the lake was very convenient. House was well stocked with everything one would need. Communication with owner was very easy. Very comfortable for our family of 10.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2023
James, It was a pleasure to host you and your family at the lake. So glad you enjoyed your vacation. Please come back again soon. Bradley
This getaway was just perfect. So much to do for everyone, relaxing on the porch overlooking the lake, water activities, everything we needed for cooking out, great time cooking s'mores at the fire pit, beautiful sunsets, inviting jacuzzi on porch, and a quick drive to local activities on the Nantahala and in Highlands, NC. A perfect trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Lisa, So glad you, Dan and your family had a good vacation at the lake. Please visit again soon! Bradley
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cathy C.
15 July 2016
A haven in the mountains!
We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed so many aspects of our vacation at this beautiful home! It is completely outfitted with anything you could need for indoor or outdoor activities. Our teenagers were down at the water during most of our stay - so nice to see them away from screens enjoying themselves and interacting with the whole family!
I whole-heartedly recommend this home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Thanks so much for your review! It was a pleasure to have you as our guest at 476 Lakeshore Drive. Please visit again soon!
Archival
8/10 Good
Linda C.
12 August 2016
Quiet,peaceful, and beautiful !!!
The home was well/equipped with necessary household items. We enjoyed the boat and all the water toys also! The mountains are beautiful and the weather was pleasant and comfortable for the first week in August....A wonderful place to relax and unwind!! We enjoyed seeing lots of shooting stars!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Oh my, the shooting stars! I'm so glad to hear you saw them. We go out in the boat at night sometimes to see them on clear nights. With no city lights nowhere near it easy to see everything in the night sky. Come back again soon!
This was our third visit to this amazing property, and it just gets better with time. The house is lovely, well-appointed, and comfortable. The view of the lake and mountains could not be better. The lake water is clean, and our group of 7 had the best time swimming off the dock. The kitchen had all we needed to make meals for the family, but we did visit Lake’s End for dinner one evening. We had to wait about half an hour for a table, but it was worth it. Yummy food. Great service. We would highly recommend staying in this lovely home in this amazing setting. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2025
Bryce, So glad you and your family enjoyed the lake house! Please come back again soon. Bradley
Tastefully decorated, comfortable, well-outfitted house with gorgeous views-really nicely set up for a multi-generational family vacation like ours. Comfy downstairs area for the kids, and good wifi. House is in great condition with all sorts of options for water sports and general relaxation. Owners quickly remedied a check-in snafu, which was much appreciated, and were otherwise very responsive and provided lots of thorough info about the house and the area. We’d love to return - Lake Nantahala is a hidden gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Francesca,
Thanks for visiting the lake...and for your kind review. I'm so glad you and your family had a good visit to the lake! Please come back soon.
Bradley
We had a group of 12 adults and one child, it accommodate us perfectly, we all loved the house.
We only had problems with the drive way it was very steep and difficult to park 3 cars. Other than that I would definitely stay in the house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Mari, so glad you and your group enjoyed the lake! Please come visit again soon. Bradley
House and lake were nice. Area is remote. Lake traffic not crowded. Take your food provisions with you for your stay. Restaurant is nice. It's a dry county so if you want alcohol, get it before you get there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Robert, so glad you and your family visited our lake house. Please come back again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Curtis Duff M.
25 August 2017
Nice stay!
We have stayed at several spots on the lake. This is the best view yet. Access to the lake is by far the best yet. It is a super nice house also. Plenty of room for my family of seven. The only downer is the driveway access. But, we hope to return there in the future. If we do It would be the first house we have stayed in twice over the many years we have vacationed in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! I agree with your thoughts on the view...best on the lake. Please come back to visit again. Thanks for putting up with the steep driveway, being in the mountains sometimes calls for a steep driveway to get the house in just the right place on the lot.
The house was perfect and the access to the lake was great! Kayaks and canoes provided,
which led to hours of fun. Swimming off the dock was great, too! The only challenge is the driveway—pretty steep. Low clearance vehicles will have a challenge. The owners give good tips on how to manage it, though.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Becky, Thanks for your review. I'm glad you and your family had a good visit to Lake Nantahala. Yep...the driveway is steep! Glad you were able to manage it. Please come back again soon! Bradley
This place is amazing! The house is nice and very accommodating. Bradley is a terrific host. But most of all, this location is simply amazing! The lake is pristine. The shoreline across from the house is national forest. The stars at night are incredible! We stayed for 3 nights and never got back in our car until it was time to check out. Never wanted to. Highly recommend this sweet little corner of the universe.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2023
Clint,
Thanks so much for your comments. Glad that you and your group had a good time. It's my favorite corner of the world and I'm always happy when a guests sees how special it is too. I'm also a fan of the stars at night! Please come back soon. Bradley