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Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family!

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Grace Cottage
Grace Cottage, with the tin roof
Gated entrance to our road
Grace Cottage is half-way down on the right!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Hayesville, NC
  • Place, Nantahala River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lakes End Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family!

Thanks for stopping by! Maybe this is what you're looking for: an cozy place for your small family to escape the heat and enjoy a pristine mountain lake, a quiet and beautiful couple's Fall getaway, a place to fish, swim, explore. You've found us!

Our cottage is not fancy or huge. It's cozy, clean and right on Lake Nantahala, one of the highest and cleanest lakes in the Eastern U.S. We bought the cottage years ago as a perfect escape from the busyness of Atlanta. Now we want to share it with you.

We have no pool tables or hot tubs or game rooms. We DO have a great private dock, books, dvd's, and a place to simply unwind without all the usual distractions of home. Swim from our private dock. (Bring your snorkle gear ... i usually see fish when I snorkle around our dock ... the water is crystal clear) Bring your boat (ramp is 2 minutes away) or rent one from Lakes End Marina (or use our canoe and kayaks.) Kids love our dock, the many streams to wade in, and places to hike and explore (we're practically surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest). Parents love the quiet setting, our collection of books and movies, and the fact that your cell phone or your digital devices won't work up here! Your kids (and you, if you're so tempted!) will be "device free" at Grace Cottage. There are great restaurants 20-45 minutes by car (or ride your boat across the water to Lake's End Grill), a Super Walmart in Murphy (35 minutes away) for supplies, hiking trails all around (the Appalachian Trail is 20 minutes away), whitewater rafting close by, and lots of places to wander. There's a casino nearby, if. you're into that sort of thing. We are not Disney World. We are quite pleased to be 'all natural'.



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 cabin is on a lake. Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parker Meadows Park and Ferebee Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hayesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 5 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 9 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 29 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Wayah Bald Lookout - 30 min drive - 17.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Wayah Cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Nantahala Lake is 1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very hospitable and even called us at the cabin to make sure we arrived safely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Lovely getaway9

We had a lovely time at this lakeside cabin for a short honeymoon. A perfect getaway spot. The water was clean and cool, and the back porch was a perfect place to enjoy mornings and evenings. The cabin is clean and well cared for. We hope to come back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Kami F.

Liked: Check-in, location

Quiet and cozy

Overall stay was good, but there were some things that could have been better described in the listing. The parking was very tight for two SUV’s, no cable (but a remote with cable cords in tv), the cottage could have been a.little cleaner around the outside. Overall we had a nice time, and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

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

Great mountain retreat

Cottage was perfect,lake was refreshing and curt was super easy to deal with. We had everything we needed at the cottage for our stay games, puzzles, movies! Would definitely recommend this cottage!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Loved it

Curt is really easy to communicate with and responds quickly. Great location on the lake. Plenty of stuff to do in the area surrounding. Loved the cabin and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray I.

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our time at this little piece of paradise on the mountain lake. From sitting on the porch staring at the lake, taking a paddle out in the canoe, or grilling some dinner on the porch....relaxation was easy here and it was nice to get away from the hectic city life. We appreciate it Curt and hope to be back in the future! hectic life of the city
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

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

First Family Lakeside Cabin Experience

Our family stay at the cabin was a breath of fresh air for the Thanksgiving holiday. A much needed break from the city. Even though the weather was cold, the cabin was warm and comfortable. Bonus of no wifi allowed us to reconnect as a family with dvd movie nights and exploring the area. We are thankful for this wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie V.

My best vacation yet!

Such a great little place. So quiet and relaxing. We are so glad that we picked Grace cottage to spend some family time together. Owners were always helpful and even called to make sure we made it and everything was good with the house. The view is amazing and the lake is so calm. The path to the dock is no joke though. I definitely got my leg workout in but worth every step. All the neighbors wave and the local marina staff were awesome. Hope to get back very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

God's Wonderful Creation

Grace Cottage truly is a warm, cozy welcome. It is just what we needed not only to getaway but also explore the NW N Carolina area. It's safe, quiet, with only the lovely sounds of birds singing and breeze blowing through the trees. We visited at the change of seasons when the mountains were aflame with reds, yellows, and oranges of the trees. The Lake Nantahala waters were clear; you could see the lake bottom along the shoreline. Every morning there was a mystical, romantic mist over the water because of the cool air temperature. So beautiful! Thank you for a lovely stay in God's wonderful creation. The Cummings
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

6/10 Okay

Lisa M., Lancaster, SC

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

No cell service-read description carefully

Owner was easy to work with. However, we somehow missed the info far down in the description that there is NO cell/WiFi service at all in the area or the cabin. Made getting around an unfamiliar area almost impossible. The one restaurant we went to for dinner was good but they don’t serve alcohol, it’s BYOB, but we didn’t know this because we couldn’t get info about anything due to no cell service. We cut our two night stay short and came home. Cabin could use a deep cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

jenna w.

Very peaceful

The climb to the dock is definitely a hike. I'm glad I brought my walking stick since I had back surgery recently. I wish the dock was in the sun too but it may be during other parts of the summer. We went mid/end of August. It was such a beautiful spot! You felt like you were in a tree house! It was very quiet although they were building a house up the road so the traffic was pretty heavy, early in the mornings but that is no one's fault. We loved it and would definitely go back! I loved not having cell service or Wi-Fi!!! A true vacation! Even my dogs were more relaxed and mellow. They seem to love the lake life too. Just a truly beautiful and homey spot. We rented a boat and really enjoyed the gorgeous lake. For sure on our "go to again" list!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Relaxation x 10!

This place was wonderful! We spent half of our day on the deck and the other half on the dock. We were able to relax fully, read and forget all about time. The kitchen was well stocked and there were extra trash bags, TP, etc... if needed. The hike up and down to the dock was a good work out. We left our chairs and cooler down there and refreshed as needed each day. I would recommend bringing your own chairs and umbrella (if you like shade) for the afternoon sun when it hits the dock. The movie selection was good and it was fun to pick one out to watch each evening. The bed was very comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. We enjoyed taking short walks in the neighborhood. The only complaint I have is not having a real glass wine glass to use, otherwise this place was perfect and we hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at Grace cottage! Super cozy and loved the movie selection. Coffee on the porch in the morning was spectacular! Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

T T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Grace Cottage and have stayed here many times. We had a great time swimming and fishing from the dock., caught some nice bluegill and bass. It's a quiet area as ever and time always slows down when we get there. Superb DVD collection with cabin classics like 'a river runs through it', Patch Adams and basically all the Studio Ghibli movies too. Long live Grace Cottage!! We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin makes for a perfect retreat to lovely Lake Nantahala! It’s a well-loved place and no frills but had everything you need. Highlights include close proximity to the lake with a great little dock (perfect for hanging out), the very comfy beds, lake view from the deck, and the excellent water pressure in the shower. Very quiet neighborhood and lake. Curt was very nice and called to check in. The furniture and dishes could use updating but we also appreciate that it’s a pet friendly place. The skates down to the lake are very steep and can be slick during and after rain so this wouldn’t be the ideal spot for folks with mobility issues or young kids. It wasn’t an issue for us but important to note. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Peaceful and comfortable place!

The house check in was great and kitchen had everything you needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the cottage! The private dock was perfect for swimming and just hanging out at the lake. The cottage itself is as advertised and "off the grid" so to speak. It was nice to not have the phones distracting us from our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

barb m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you're looking to truly unplug andreconnect with nature, this is the perfect escape. Tucked away in a quiet, forested setting, the cabin offers rustic charm with just the right touch of comfort.The interior is clean, thoughtfully decorated, and cozy—ideal for curling up with a book or enjoying quiet mornings with coffee on the porch.Whether you’re looking for a solo retreat, a romantic getaway, or a peaceful reset this cabin delivers a memorable, calming experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

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

A great getaway

The cabin is situated on a beautiful section of the lake. We enjoyed the views and the quiet. Unfortunately my wife has recently had knee surgery so she was unable to walk down the stairs to the dock. We should have checked prior to us going. Curt is a wonderful host and we appreciate his hospitality. I highly recommend this cabin for a quiet and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Lake time

Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark S.

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

Great place to retreat to

Cottage is very cute and is the right size for a couple or maybe even two couples or a couple with small children. Absolutely loved the lake. It is so gorgeous. Yes, the steps down to the water are challenging. It’s the mountains. You have to accept that. Had a fantastic time swimming, paddle boarding, and relaxing by the water. Also, really enjoyed the porch on the back of the house, especially sitting out there when it was raining or storming. It was pretty dusty, but it’s a rustic cabin, not an Embassy suites.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie D.

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

Book now, and then a few more times!

We so thoroughly loved this cabin! We swam in the lake, paddled to an island and jumped from a rope swing, hiked nearby trails, and enjoyed wildlife on the property in the early morning (a mama deer and two babies, rabbits, and lots of birds and butterflies!). The bed was comfortable, the amenaties were lovely, and you couldnt beat the access to the lake. Overall, a fantastic stay and we only wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth L.

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

Time away from heat

The house was remodeled and the bed was very comfortable. The stairs to lake was quite overwhelming but great dock when you get there. Had all that we needed, the owner has great artist on display. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Florian and Matthew M.

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

Quiet getaway

A beautiful property on the mountain side. Perfect place for family of four and a dog. Enjoyed spending time on the porch, dock and lake. Curt made it easy to find places without using Wii fii. The nights were warm so needed fans and AC. The AC units were not cooling enough. Figuring out how to turnaround our large parked car was a challenge but cautiously learned. Overall a wonderful relaxing vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david p.

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

Just as advertised

We had a great stay at Grace Cottage. The owner, Curt gave us great directions, instructions for the house and suggestions for our trip. The home was comfortable for our family of four and two dogs. It had everything we needed for our long weekend and we would definitely come back. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Curt Cloninger

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I'm a writer and actor, based in Atlanta. I travel a lot. My wife and I bought this place as an escape from the road. It has been that, and more!

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