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1 WEEK REMAINING for summer 2025 -- ask about our SKI BOAT RENTAL.

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Private dock, patio with fire pit, walkway to lake.
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Beautiful lake front lot
Front of house easily accessible from driveway.
Main level with open kitchen, dining and great room - all with lake view.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Nantahala Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Nantahala River
  • Lakes End Marina
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Queen Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Foyer

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1 WEEK REMAINING for summer 2025 -- ask about our SKI BOAT RENTAL.

Only a few dates remaining available for SUMMER 2025, rent now...and get out on the water this summer! Our lake house rental comes with 2 paddle boards, 2 canoes and 5 kayaks. Enjoy a fire and s'mores at our private water front fire pit, or relax in the hot tub on the deck overlooking the lake.

Book now for Summer 2025 -- full week reservations get a discounted Ski Boat rental during your stay, plus we provide canoes, kayaks and paddle boards at no extra charge!

We also have a full house back up generator and EV Charger!!!

READ OUR REVIEWS... "Beautiful home, beautiful location!" -- "Wonderful family vacation" -- "We have stayed in rentals all over the country and this place rates as #1 in our book. The house is everything it advertises and the lake is truly magnificent!" Guest comments.

Nestled in the woods of the gated community of Nantahala Highlands, this magnificent, lakeshore, custom home has 3800 square feet with 1500 plus square feet of covered deck, four bedrooms, four and a half bathrooms, two great rooms, two fireplaces and a loft.

The home's extensive decking gives optimum views of Lake Nantahala and the mountains from every room. A gradual terrain walkway leads to the 120+ feet of shoreline, rock wall, newly upgraded dock with tie-downs for boats, kayaks, canoes, and jet ski ramp (jet ski not provided). Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life vests provided. Additionally a 17' Boston Whaler is available for rent at an additional charge with skis, wakeboards, ropes, etc.

The natural beauty and peacefulness of the property are unsurpassed. Nantahala is an outdoorsman’s paradise with whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, camping, mountain hiking, and biking. Lake Nantahala is just two and a half hours from Atlanta; one hour from Highlands, North Carolina; and one and a half hours from Asheville, NC.

This is the perfect place to relax and unwind while you escape the hustle and demands of the big city, yet conveniently located in Western North Carolina and within driving distance to most cities in the Southeast.

SECURITY SYSTEM: This property is remotely monitored and has video and audio recording devices in exterior locations only. Remote monitoring includes RING security cameras in the front driveway area, front doorbell and lower deck/basement storage area.

Keywords: Lakefront Home

Property manager

Bradley Fulkerson
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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
No more than 4 cars permitted on property (including 1 car max at the parking pad located across Lakeshore Drive)

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Topton

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.
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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Wilson Lick Ranger Station - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 27 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Queens Creek Lake - 37 min drive - 22.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Roofing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 WEEK REMAINING for summer 2025 -- ask about our SKI BOAT RENTAL. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 1 WEEK REMAINING for summer 2025 -- ask about our SKI BOAT RENTAL.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 WEEK REMAINING for summer 2025 -- ask about our SKI BOAT RENTAL.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 WEEK REMAINING for summer 2025 -- ask about our SKI BOAT RENTAL. located?

This family-friendly Topton holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Nantahala Lake is 0.2 mi (0.3 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

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

Great property

Annual guys trip, house was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Amazing property for a large family vacation.

Fantastic location on the lake. The water was warm and clear. Something do to do for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon g., SALTER PATH

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

Family time

Beautiful house, laid back, enjoyed the family time together. Enjoyed the lake . Beautiful place Beautiful home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

New Years stay

It was a wonderful week on Lake Nantahala. We caught several fish and enjoyed ourselves immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike Y.

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

Beautiful house, perfect lake

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

10/10 Excellent

Mollie L.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin H.

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

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

Family Vacation

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

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Awesome aqesome

I know. About lake Nantahala for awhile and know it was a clean lake. To be honest the lake house was perfect the grandkids loved it better than the beach. So many options to do on the water. The house had a variety of lake toys that were perfect. The house was great and roomy and we had porches to eat on etc. Iit really was better than a beach vacation. We will definitely be back! The communication and response was top notch! Thanks for sharing the house !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

catherine k.

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

peace and beauty

great overall experience. owner could not have been nicer. thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

A perfect trip

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

8/10 Good

Lynn O.

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

Peaceful and serene vacation

Our family enjoyed our time at the house and at the gorgeous lake. It was very remote and quiet and very beautiful. The house was great but the boat was a disappointment especially for the fee charged. Thanks for sharing your home with us for the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great family vacation house!

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

June 2023

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

8/10 Good

Mariuska and Angel G., Cape coral

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

Beautiful views

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Great spot on the lake

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Curtis Duff M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Clint L.

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

What a spot!

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

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin H.

Slice of heaven on earth

Out of all the places we've traveled around the world, this is one of the most beautiful, peaceful, and majestic places we've been. The combination of my two favorite things, water and mountains, makes it hard to beat! Lake had pristine water and felt like we owned the place as the boat traffic was so light! House was wonderful - the baby monitor even reached to the dock so we could hang out by the water during nap time. Had a great time surprising our friends with a breakfast baby shower one of the mornings!! Wish we could live here permanently :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great time on the lake with a mountain view

This is a great property and has something to do no matter your age. If you can’t find a water toy to play with among the “fleet” you must not like the water! Great time with our family. Only drawbacks are the proximity to Franklin and the steep driveway but you know that going in and you work around it to be on an elevated lake (think cool) and an unobstructed Mountain View. It doesn’t get any better than that. Thanks Brad!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

michele h.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

The home was not well cared for or clean. The home is outdated.

The kitchen was very dirty The furniture and interior are very hard and beaten up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lara C.

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

Super sunny dock and lovely home!

We had the best week at this lake house. The house is in great shape, very well equipped kitchen, spacious with lots of beds, tons of beautiful spaces and very clean. We LOVED the dock, sun filled for 12 hours a day - which is NOT the case with all of Lake Nantahala docks. Location is excellent. Decks have fantastic views! Included boat is a nice feature and worked well but basic. Be careful to wear shoes on the dock as our little ones got big splinters the first day before we learned. And if the bed layout is important ask owner for an update on floor plan as the posted floor plan for basement is not current. Highly recommend, we hope to return! Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

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

The description doesn't do it justice!

This place will go down as one of our best lake house vacations (we have been to many). From the spacious, fully equipped house to the "toys" - canoes, kayaks, water skis, boat, to the lake itself (crystal clear, peaceful, gorgeous), we loved everything about our visit. The house was plenty of space for 8 of us to spread out and the views of the lake each day were so magical. We parked our car upon arrival and didn't drive again until we left! We also enjoyed one night out at the Lake's End Marina restaurant which was delicious. Bradley could not have been more helpful answering many questions and giving tips and advice about the area. The house also had extensive guides about hikes and what to do. The lake itself is the prize - what a great secret! Well worth our long drive from Virginia. Thanks for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Fun July at Nantahala

No doubt this was one of our best VRBO's - the house was spacious and plenty of room for our family of 6. We loved the outside porches (ate every meal outside), the downstairs family/game room, fire pit, and the homes close proximity to the lake. We used Bradley's boat and since we were a big water ski enthusiast family, we rented a ski boat too. We spent every day on the water - skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, cliff jumping (yes the lake has a aprox 35'H cliff jump into the water), and the spending time at the small island with the rope swing. Also definitely recommend Lakes End Marina and Restaurant - great people and great food. We look forward to getting back to Nantahala next summer and would certainly recommend this rental. Bradley was easy to work with and very helpful throughout the process leading up to our stay and while we were there. One tip - the county is a dry county - load up on tasty beverages in Andrews or Franklin before coming to the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Bradley Fulkerson

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This is our family lake house. We have been on Lake Nantahala and enjoying this house for 20+ years! Our kids grew up coming to the lake, and now we have another generation enjoying the mountains, water and all the activities at the lake. It's been a pleasure sharing this special home with selected guests over the years, including many families who have returned for multiple visits to our house. Read our reviews...then book your vacation. You will not be disappointed!

Why they chose this property

Fantastic lake in the Nantahala National Forest, beautiful mountains, limited development, great house, gorgeous view!

What makes this property unique

view, privacy, natural beauty, water sports

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests