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Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!

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Enjoy year round beautiful views from 2 decks and most rooms at this log cabin!
Enjoy our private boat dock, less than 1/4 mile from the cabin!
Bring your boat or rent one here, our dock is ready for you!  Kayaks included :)
Life just doesn’t get much better than this!
View from the loft area looking down to the dining area, out to the deck & lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Topton, NC
  • Nantahala Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Lakes End Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Level King

1 King Bed

Queen Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!

Check out the scenery at beautiful Lake Nantahala from the grand views in almost every room from our spacious log cabin! Bring your boat, or rent one here, and dock it at our private 20' x 20' boat dock, located less than a 1/4 mile from the cabin. It's the perfect place to soak up the sun and swim in the crystal clear lake!

No 4 Wheel Drive needed here - we have year round easy access! We are located 100 yards up a gentle gravel incline road off scenic Wayah Road, a paved, state maintained, road.

The seclusion of this mountain retreat with hot tub and amazing views of Lake Nantahala and the Smoky Mountains make this home a great spot for gathering friends and family. This log cabin sleeps 8 in luxury bedding: king master bedroom on the main level, 2 queen bedrooms with spectacular views on the lower level, and queen bed in the open loft with breathtaking lake views. This getaway includes a main level open floor plan with great room, stone fireplace with gas logs, handcrafted dining table and airy kitchen. Enjoy the queen loft which looks out two stories of windows to the lake and Smoky Mountains. Have movie night in the second den on the lower level. Both living areas feature flat screen TV’s with DishTV programming as well as the King bedroom. Additional amenities include a hot tub with spectacular views, connected gas grill, Starlink Wifi so you're always connected, well stocked kitchen, and laundry room. Relax with coffee or cocktails from the two expansive decks overlooking the lake or sit around the firepit for S'mores and more! Everything is included, just come to relax, enjoy the views and cool weather. Or of course, be as active as you like while white water rafting, hiking and boating in the wonderful outdoors surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest, Appalachian Trail, Bartram Trail, Lake Nantahala and Nantahala River!

Conveniently located just off Wayah Road in Topton, NC, we are easily accessed even in inclement weather. The new pier at Rocky Creek Boat ramp is a short 5 minute walk from the house and is perfect for fishing! With a boat ramp into Lake Nantahala around the corner, boat rentals just down the street, and our private dock for your enjoyment, getting on the water is no problem! This is also the ideal spot if you're attending a wedding or event at Nantahala Weddings & Events as it's right next door! For the more adventurous, there's an abundance of nearby white water outfitters. The Nantahala River is 15 minutes from the cabin and offers championship fly fishing. We’re 19 miles from The Nantahala Outdoor Center and only 12 miles from their whitewater rafting launch site! This is a great location to use as home base while taking day trips all around Western North Carolina.....the options are truly endless!

Experience total privacy, including no contact self check-in, at the immaculate cabin. We are ensuring the health and well being of each guest by following CDC Guidelines to disinfect and sanitize with an EPA approved cleaner all hard surfaces, door knobs, remote controls, faucets, cabinet pulls and other areas in order to protect against COVID 19. Rest assured, unlike a hotel or resort, this is our personal home and we take pride in our high standard of hygiene for ourselves and our guests.

Property manager

Kathy Reynolds
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
Minimum age to rent: 26
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
Violation of our no pet policy will result in immediate forfeiture of any remaining nights and you will be requested to vacate the home immediately.

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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this cabin is in the mountains and on a lake. Wilson Lick Ranger Station and Wayah Bald Lookout are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lakes End Marina and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Ferebee Park and Parker Meadows Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Wilson Lick Ranger Station - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 22 min drive - 20.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Roofing - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wow! Lake Nantahala Smoky Mountain Cabin with Boat Dock, Hot Tub & Firepit! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala River and Nantahala Lake. Lakes End Marina is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ty P.

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

Relaxing

Much needed for a relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Great Place

Location is far enough out that you feel away from civilization but can get to Franklin easily. View from porches is amazing. Family greatly enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit. Kitchen well equipped. Owner reached out during stay about pending storms moving through area which was greatly appreciated. My only advice for owner is to consider an emergency weather radio because if power is lost renters have no way to stay weather-aware and there may be renters not used to severe storm season. Other than that, we visited off-season and the small store nearby was closed for season. Just plan accordingly. We wish we could go back sooner but they are mostly booked through summer 2025!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique E.

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

Amazing everything

The cabin itself is in immaculate condition...well made and SO clean. It was supplied with everything we needed. There are so many fun little details to discover from the gorgeous carvings in the fireplace mantle to the super awesome lamp bases. You can tell that Kathy and her crew puts a lot of love and attention to detail into this beautiful piece of paradise. We will definitely be coming back! ainattendeadetadetaipeaceful
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin k.

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

perfect location

Beautiful house, perfect location. Owner was very responsive
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcee B.

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

Perfect Cabin for ANY trip

This cabin was absolutely PERFECT from the detailed info to the view. Beds were comfy and clean. Such a wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie M.

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

Lake View Dreaming

This cabin was exactly what we needed and were looking for over the Thanksgiving holiday. The cool mountain air, stillness of Nantahala Lake, and quiet of the woods as exactly what we wanted. We enjoyed hanging out in the hot tub at least once a day everyday. (One of the cleanest and not over chlorinated hot tubs we’ve ever encountered at other rentals). Kathy was super communicative and very clear with all instructions. The lack of reception is not a joke, but the WiFi was great and I had no issues working remotely during my stay. Would definitely recommend and come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey D.

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

Beautiful

We really enjoyed our stay. Everything was perfect. The owner gave us very informative notes and directions. She thought of everything we might need. She always replied immediately to any of my texts. It was one of the best places that I have stayed. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Conner M.

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

Location

Wonderful spot for a mountain get away. Quick and easy walk to wedding venue next door!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Amazing

Beautiful views and the cabin was home away from home. I would definitely recommend this place and if I return to the area, I would rent again. Thank you Kathy for allowing me to rent your house.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne G.

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

Get location for wedding at Nantahala Weddings venue, gorgeous views

We stayed there for our son’s wedding weekend and it was perfect. Accommodations were wonderful. It was clean, bright, beautiful and lots of room to socialize with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Magical

Every moment was magical! BEAUTIFUL VIEW of the lake and mountains. The cabin was well equipped with everything we needed. Instructions and recommendations were detailed and helpful. The light-up hot tub was fun and relaxing. Took a trip to Bryson City for lunch and ice-cream. We visited the beef jerky store and stocked up! Definitely on my list to go back and experience more mountain life like hiking, horseback riding and white water rafting! Big thanks to our gracious hostess!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Beautiful cabin and spacious

Our stay was so comfortable and the view was breathtaking. Everything was neat and clean. Kathy was very nice and easy to communicate with. Definitely would recommend this cabin to a family wanting a vacation home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max A.

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

Only thing I see needs some improvement is road up to property

Very nice well kept property
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ M.

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

great location,great property

Wonderful stay at Bear's Lair.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kim H.

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

Enjoyed the visit

Enjoyed the place
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norman G.

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

Lovely

Beautiful house, lovely view, prompt response by owner on any issues. Kitchen pans/pots could use an upgrade and there needs to be more plates/bowls for 8 people. However, those are super minor details and we would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yanet C.

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

Wonderful Time

It was a fantastic time, the Cabin is amaizing and everything we need was there.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andi G.

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

Great get away trip

We had the most relaxing and comfortable stay!! Had all we needed to be comfortable and unwind for a weekend get away. Very peaceful location. Host was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Wonderful lake getaway!

The property is clean and exactly as described. Loved the area and having private lake access was a huge plus!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W., Sebring Fl

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

Beautiful view of Lake Nanahala

Enjoyed our week!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Bonnie B., St. Matthews, SC

Lovely setting

Beautiful place and very nice owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

Perfect for a wedding stay

I rented the house to be very close to the wedding venue next door. The location was perfect and the view was gorgeous. It is beautiful there and this house is a perfect place to stay to enjoy your time on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel P.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Wonderful Property! View was amazing, and cabin was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten H., Charlotte

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

We have stayed in lots on mountain cabins but this home has to be the best experience to date!!!

I highly recommend this property!! The location is perfect and the home is cozy and just what we needed for my group of 7 - Plenty of sleeping and gathering space!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron P., Rocky Mount, NC

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

Great stay!

The cabin was lovely. Clean, spacious and very welcoming. The host was very kind and always available for any questions we had. The location is perfect for a day on the lake or sightseeing. We loved everything about it and are already talking about a trip back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Kathy Reynolds

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We are so happy to be able to share this fabulous mountain cabin as a vacation rental! Bear's Lair on Lake Nantahala has been a successful rental cabin since it was built in 2003. We were fortunate to have purchased it in May, 2020 with the intention of carrying on the legacy of offering families an awesome mountain vacation. Having owned long term rentals for 30 years, we made the decision in 2016 to enter the vacation rental world and it has been a joy! Our properties are all listed on VRBO and are in Marathon, Florida in the FL Keys (VRBO # 1027392 and VRBO # 2413494; Central Florida on beautiful Lake Kerr (VRBO # 1090075) ; and 2 other homes 11 miles from this cabin on peaceful Wayah Creek near Wayah Bald (VRBO #7935707 and VRBO # 1110772). We take pride in offering guests immaculate surroundings with tasteful decor and all the creature comforts of home. Thank you for considering booking with us.....I hope you'll become a repeat visitor!
Kathy Owen

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests