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Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat

Lakefront lodge in Topton with a hot tub

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Lakeside Lodge, nestled between the Nantahala national forest and Appalachian trail, offers a tranquil retreat on Lake Nantahala. With two master suites featuring romantic fireplaces, enjoy cozy evenings by the fireplace or take in the serene views from three separate decks overlooking the lake and mountains.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About the area

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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala River - 18 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 22 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 23 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Andrews Recreation Park - 25 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 42 min drive - 46.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Wayah Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬28 min drive

About this property

Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat

Lodge by the lake
At Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat , you can look forward to an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and a hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A dock, a music library and a billiards/pool table
  • Barbecues, a table football and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat boast perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 4 bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Hot tub
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

See Rental Agreement

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee varies on the number of pets included

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: This is a very large house with many levels.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Lake Nantahala Lakeside Lodge Gated Community
Lake Nantahala Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nantahala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Nantahala Lake and Lakes End Marina. Ferebee Park and Hugh Hamilton Stadium are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Lake Nantahala smokey mountain Lakeside Lodge in Gated Community. Pontoon boat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 78 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and comfortable. Pay attention to the cons from other reviews and to the honest description of the property and access. There are some real challenges there. We enjoyed our stay and the overall experience was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a fantastic stay at this beautiful lakeside cabin in a gated community! The home was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable vacation. The kitchen was well-equipped, the beds were comfortable, and the location was perfect for exploring and enjoying the very beautiful and quiet lake. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the booking process and our stay. We especially appreciated being able to include usage of the grill and more so the pontoon boat. We highly recommend this property and will definitely book it again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roellen W.

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

Amazingly beautiful lake front house

We had an amazing time with family. The house had everything we needed for a baby and toddlers. Plenty of room for a large family. We also rented the pontoon boat and ventured out on the most beautiful lake! The cool water was enjoyed by the kids and well as most of us adults! Would recommend to any family for a good timed in the mountains!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addie W.

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

Stairway to Heaven

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. This is our third year vacationing on Nantahala Lake and have tried to stay in different places—this is one of our favorites!From playing in the jacuzzi to tubing on the lake, playing pool to foosball, and relaxing on the multi-level balconies and theater room—it was all so much fun. We dubbed this place the Stairway to Heaven because we counted approximately 222 stairs from the top room to the boat dock—great workout and great fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

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

Great Location

The owners were amazing to work with, great location on the lake. The home was much larger than expected and the game room was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Marina G.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Nice house, few issues

Overall the house is nice, we could not use the hot tub as it was dirty and when we turned it on, it was filled with a lot of foam and chlorine smell was unbearable. The key box is difficult to open. Taking out trash required us to drive 30 minutes one way!!! Otherwise they threatened to charge us for each trash bag. There are over 100 steep stairs to the lake, keep it in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

The Lodge Review

This property is in a beautiful location and is well maintained.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Picture perfect

The lake setting is so beautiful it almost seems unreal. The house has such a great view, the dock is perfect for swimming and the boat was fun! Would definitely come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Spencer K.

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

Everything You Need

This place has everything you would need for a fun and relaxing vacation. Thanks Greg & Donna for the great place and communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay in awesome house!

Weather would not cooperate so we were so glad there were a ton of things to do inside the house!! Rented the boat for an extra day and the lake could not be more beautiful!! Great neighborhood and a great place for the whole family. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela N., MIAMI

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

just amazing !!!!

we were just in love with this cabin! Didn't wanted to leave. amazing beautiful place !!! just perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

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

Stay In June 2022

Owners were very easy to talk to. Property was amazing and the views of the lake were incredible. There are a lot of stairs so if older folks want to rent just be aware.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn S.

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

Thank you for sharing your beautiful lake house!

We had a great time kayaking (over 8 miles) and riding on the pontoon! My 3 boys, husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at your place. Thank you for sharing it with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great home with plenty of room. Great view overlooking the lake.

This was our first annual immediate family reunion. The house was beautiful with wood decor and a great view of the lake. It was roomy and slept 12 comfortably and is pet friendly! The only comment I would have is that the access to the dock needs work - you had to walk across a loose 2x6 to get from the steps the the dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betty C., Durham

Betty (Durham NC)

We had a wonderful vacation at the Lakeside Lodge, and I can't say enough good things about the house. It is beautiful! It is very clean and well maintained. There are a lot of activities and restaurants nearby. We especially enjoyed renting a pontoon boat one day to take the children tubing. One day was spent river rafting, which was enjoyed by all of us. GREAT BEDS!!!

6/10 Okay

Vickie M.

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

Needed a good cleaning

It was ok. The entire cabin needed a good cleaning. Walls and ceilings were very dusty. Also none of the pathway lights worked. And the steps and walk way leadi f to the cabin were in very bad shape and was not easy to walk with babies and elderly people. We will not be staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eric S., DC

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

Great place on an amazing lake

This property is a great place right on the lake with amazing views, nice furnishings, all the kitchen essentials, great video room and best movie collection I have ever seen and nice game room. Being close to a public boat launch is great since the grandparents didn't have to navigate the 80 or so steps. My only concern was there could be a few more basics like extra plates salad bowls, spices and the steps could be fixed up ( section had missing handrail) and be extended to cover all areas of the walk down to the lake. Still, I'd come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

April J.

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

Awesome lake house

Great time with our family at Lake Nantahala in this house big enough to fit our family reunion. 4 stories of space with game room & movie theater. Supplied with movies or bring your own. Pool, fuseball, fire pit, dock & boat! The only thing is you have to be in shape, in lake Nantahala, most homes have many steps to get from lake to house. This one was no exception but beautiful comfortable home !! I would come again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Dayna S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

The house was wonderful for large group . There were many steps to the lake so if you have family members unable to make the journey this is not the place. Attention to the step area near the lake needs to be completed b/c it is slippery when wet. Beautiful home and wonderful lake. We rented the pontoon boat for several days and the process was very easy , Trevor dropped off the keys and picked them up in timely manner, very nice gentelman. We enjoyed our stay, thank-you for sharing your lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

Beautiful, clean large lake home - great for families

This five bedroom beautiful mountain lake house was a perfect remote getaway for my family over the holidays. The scenery was spectacular. Haveing no internet or WiFi makes it a perfect time for families to play games and bond. The game room and movie room was great. We hiked the Appalachian Mountains, it was definitely a real hike with amazing scenery at the top. I would definitely recommend this house to families who want to get away from it all and have a great mountain house experience. The owners Donna and Gregg were very easy to deal with and made the adventure very pleasant. We would definitely go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christie D.

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

Lake Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Lakeside Lodge. The kitchen was packed with pots/pans/utensils/bowls and anything you could think of. This was great as we cooked almost every meal during our 4 night stay. There were a lot of stairs to get to the lake but this was manageable and we were all in better shape by the end of the trip! The house was clean and well maintained. We had an issue with a loose step going to the dock and it was fixed within about an hour of us notifying the owners. The boat rental was also an easy transaction and we made good use of it. My family and I would highly recommend this rental property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Great mountain lake house

We loved this place. This large mountain house that overlooks a gorgeous lake is wonderful. The lake is low this time of year but it still didn’t deter the beauty of the lake surrounded by mountains. We loved everything about this house. The game room was great to hang out and play games on the pool table and foosball. We used the pontoon boat to ride around and just enjoy the surroundings. Highly recommend. It does cost extra but I feel it’s worth it. Just be prepared for a lot of steps in the house and outside but it is on a side of a mountain and the house is massive so we felt we got our exercise in. lol. The owner Greg and caretaker were very nice and always answered our questions in a timely matter. Thanks again for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy J.

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

Large fun rental

This house is large with plenty of rooms for everyone. Theater room was great. Game room with pool table was fun. Kitchen was stocked with everything we needed to feed a group of 12. The beds were decently comfortable. The walk to the dock was just what we needed to work off all the good food. For the family members that couldn't walk down the stairs to the boat, we drove to the boat landing so no one missed out on 2 days of boating. The parking at the house was super easy compared to our last stay in the same neighborhood (could have fit 5 mid to large size vehicles). The house owners are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Betty C., Durham

Lakeside Lodge Vacation

The Lakeside Lodge is beautiful!! It was easy to find, clean, and well-maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed the theater, which was supplied with a wide variety of movies to watch. There were lots of steps, but they were not a problem for any us. This was our 5th summer vacation in the mountains of N.C., but our first time staying on a lake. The children thoroughly enjoyed swimming in the lake off your dock. We were so glad that you had plenty of life jackets for us to use. The owner was very helpful and responded to our questions quickly. I would (and already have) recommend this place to anyone to rent. Thanks for sharing your place with us.

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Amazing week at the Lake!

Our family greatly enjoyed our stay and had an amazing relaxing week at this house and Lake Nantahala. Our boys loved jumping and swimming off the dock and they also loved fishing off the dock. We rented a boat and enjoyed many rides and tubing on the lake throughout the week. The house is well stocked, it worked perfect for us to enjoy cooking breakfast every morning and dinners at the house also really enjoyed eating on the deck with a great view and watching the boats go by. There are stairs down to the lake and back as there are with most all houses on the lake, it was a great work out for the week for our family! It is a large lake house with space for all, so much to do there and so relaxing and peaceful at the same time. The owners were extremely responsive throughout booking and all. We all loved our week and our stay at this lake house and did not want to leave!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022