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Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks, Boat Slip & More

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TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free internet

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks, Boat Slip & More

Prepare to be livin' easy at this lakefront home in Robbinsville! With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a full kitchen, and a fun-filled outdoor space, this unique vacation rental offers a private retreat after adventurous days. You'll be staying directly on Lake Santeetlah in a quiet neighborhood with opportunities for swimming, kayaking, and fishing! Head to Yellow Creek Falls for a peaceful hike, or embark on a scenic drive on the Tail of the Dragon. Top off each night with s’mores around the fire pit.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Boat Slip | Fire Pit | Lakefront

This family-friendly destination provides unbeatable access to Lake Santeetlah and outdoor recreation like swimming, hiking, and boating - perfect for travelers looking to experience the natural beauty of North Carolina.

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Dock, 2 decks, dining area, charcoal grill, 4 kayaks, life vests, beach chairs
INDOOR LIVING: 3 Smart TVs w/ cable, gas fireplace, laptop-friendly workspace, ceiling fans, books
KITCHEN: Fully equipped kitchen, cooking basics, Keurig coffee maker, K-Cups, Crock-Pot, toaster, electric kettle, dishware & flatware, island w/ bar stools
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, keyless entry, washer & dryer, linens & towels, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required, bedroom & bathroom on main level
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

WATER ACCESS: Lake Santeetlah (on-site), Sawyer Creek (12.9 miles), Cheoah Lake (17.7 miles), Fontana Lake (20.6 miles), Nantahala Gorge (23.7 miles), Deep Creek Tube Center (33.9 miles)
HIKING: Yellow Creek Falls (9.4 miles), Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest (12.8 miles), Twentymile Trail (18.9 miles), Hog Back Gap (20.9 miles), Tsali Trailhead (21.0 miles), Appalachian Trail (27.5 miles), Lakeshore Trail Trailhead (41.0 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Wherloom Honey (1.5 miles), Stoney Hollow Farms (5.1 miles), Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center (13.0 miles), Tail of the Dragon (16.0 miles), Tuckaleechee Caverns (54.8 miles)
AIRPORTS: McGhee Tyson Airport (58.3 miles), Asheville Regional Airport (99.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property has a strict max occupancy of 6
- NOTE: The house is in a mountain area, but not far off the main highway, and the ingress/egress road is a one-lane blacktop road with a very slow speed limit for safe driving since vehicles can travel in either direction
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Please be aware the internet and landline phone service in the mountains is provided by satellite and can be affected by the weather, satellite signal, usage, or a power outage. The data/speed limits do not allow for online gaming or downloading/uploading files, which activities will slow the internet down considerably. Also, cell phone service can be spotty in the mountains. If it is absolutely critical for you to always have a landline or high-speed WFI, which will be disconnected in the uncommon event of a power outage, or if you have plans to use the house as a secondary office or download/upload large files or conduct online gaming, then you might want to choose another property

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

455145
NEW! Cozy Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks Dock!
NEW! Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks & Boat Slip! Robbinsville

About the neighborhood

Map
Robbinsville, North Carolina

What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 1 min walk
  • Cheoah River - 3 min drive
  • Junaluska Medicine Trail - 5 min drive
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 29 min drive
  • Fontana Lake - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) - 93 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kin Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lynn's Place - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks, Boat Slip & More pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks, Boat Slip & More?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks, Boat Slip & More?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks, Boat Slip & More located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Santeetlah Lake and Nantahala National Forest. Cherohala Skyway and Cheoah River are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Lake Santeetlah Escape w/ Kayaks, Boat Slip & More Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
little piece of Heaven
It was a lovely stay: just a few nights away from home & work. The beds were super comfortable with nice linens. I wish they would've had chairs around the fire pit, but no complaints!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cabin on the lake
Dad and I stayed here for a weekend fishing trip and found the cabin comfortable. Internet connection was as advertised and expected in this region. Was still able to use phone Internet to watch football games on a nice television. Could use some slight utilities upgrades but overall comfortable lodging in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023
Had a great time. Lake house was everything as advertised. Clean with a lot of amenities for cooking, games and kayaking. Internet, tv was slow, but that was expected. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

sabine b., Asheville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away
Loved the ease of accessing the property and how well equipped the house was. The Kajaks are an added plus - loved exploring the lake starting right at the house. Water was clear and clean, great temperature for swimming also. We used the fire pit at night, the hosts had stocked fire wood and fire starters. Great place to stay for a weekend or longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Amber C., Willow Spring, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Kitchen but disappointing
We only end up staying one night out do the three we had booked. The kitchen is very nice and very well appointed. It seemed to be stocked with absolutely everything you could possibly need. With that being said there were more minuses for us than an awesome kitchen could make up for. The beds were very comfortable and the smart tvs were nice. The home had a strong of mold or mildew. The bathrooms are so incredibly small. We had very low warm water, it was not possible to get the water hot enough for a comfortable shower. The view is ok, and is on the lake but there is a very busy road directly behind the house that you can not see from the pictures. For us the road to get to the house caused a lot of anxiety. It is very very very small and is only wide enough for one car. You can not turn around. We missed the turn for the drive and had a hard time figuring out how to get onto the street because it wasn’t wide enough to make the turn. I mentioned this to the owner and said that they have never had this issue before. But for us it really dampened our experience. We would not return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, nice host
We came up in late October 2022 at the end of the leaf season. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. Santeetlah is a beautiful lake and we really enjoyed the kayaks. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home on the lake
Cabin is very well-maintained, clean, well stocked. Location is on quiet cove of lake Santeetlah, but easy to access and not too far from Robbinsville. Great amenities—4 kayaks, floats and pfds. Fire pit and dock were great too. We highly recommend this property and look forward to returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

kirstin m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake House
Wonderfully appointed, comfortable house, well stocked, amazing views, kayaks and floaties were awesome. Great new kitchen! Almost no boat traffic in this area when we were there. 1 mile by water to Massey Branch boat launch. Would return! If you are a light sleeper or annoyed by dogs barking, be warned that across the way are a group of hound dogs that bark for solid hours, as well as sporadically through the day AND night (guess they are kept outside overnight). As mentioned in their listing, the wifi is on the slower side. If you require TV or video meetings while on vacay, you might want to bring your own hotspot or make other plans as it's unreliable / slow.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip to the lake
Some girlfriends and I booked a few nights at Lake Santeelah to go paddle boarding and relax. The house was easy to find, and we loved that it was right on the lake. The house was clean, however it could have used some upgrades for sure and it was a bit smaller than I thought would be. We loved the kayaks that were provided, and although we didn't use it, it was awesome to have a fire pit. There were 6 of us, and it was a bit tight, mostly because we had to share beds, and the two bathrooms (both upstairs) were very small. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked all our meals. We had one unfortunate experience which was I was swimming by the dock and someone had tied a fish hook to fishing line and hung it in the water off the dock. The fish hook caught into my foot and I had to go to Urgent Care- not fun!!!! I don't blame the property management company as there would be no way they could have know that the hook was there, however their response was underwhelming. I do think that the communication on their end could have been quicker and more supportive for sure. My overall impression of this house was good. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Wonderful house, loud neighborhood
The owners of the house clearly put a great deal of thought and care into making the house into a great vacation getaway. The house is comfortable and there were nice welcoming gifts on our arrival. The kitchen is well stocked for cooking. The property is right on the lake and there were four good kayaks for our use. The lake itself is lovely and we enjoyed paddling for hours along its various arms and tributaries. We saw a wealth of wildlife, including an amazing family of lake otters just off the dock. Our experience, however, was indelibly marred by the incessant barking and howling of a large number of dogs from a property across the lake. The dogs barked for hours each day, which greatly reduced our enjoyment of the outdoor spaces. The dogs were so loud we could hear them inside our bedrooms, and they woke us up once in the middle of the night and three mornings in the pre-dawn hours. The owners of the house were apologetic and said that they tried to contact various authorities to address the problem. Ultimately, nothing could be done to address the noise. While we enjoyed the house, we won’t return.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and nice, fully equipped home.
The Lake Santeetlah location is beautiful. The home is equipped with everything you need for a fun and comfortable stay. We prepared meals, did laundry and use the kayaks. So many nice touches and a comfortable home with lake and mountain views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
The pictures don’t do this place justice. It was perfect. My girls and I had a weekend getaway there. It was clean and well maintained. There was wood if we wanted a fire, snacks upon arrival, etc. the best part for us was the kayaks and the kayak launcher on the dock. Teenage girls are hard to please and they were asking when we could come again before we left!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice on Lake Santeehlah
Great location near the Dayton Boat camp. Very well maintained, clean, efficient, and comfortable. Loved the fire pit on the chilly nights and loved the kayaks / canoes on the lake. Have stayed on the lake a few times. Really enjoyed the stay here. Nice BBQ and kitchen. Would definitely return🙏😊👍
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Winter Escape
Our visit was perfect. The property was exactly what was advertised. Plenty of room for our family of 6 for 7 days. Our hosts left a welcome basket of snacks, treats, popcorn, and hot chocolate for our arrival. Kids loved it! Local maps, trails, and area info were also provided. Everyone enjoyed roasting marshmallows around the fire pit, snuggling by the fireplace for movies, and sleeping late in the cozy bedrooms. Even though it was cold, our brave kiddos headed out on the lake with the kayaks! They really enjoyed it. The views from the balconies were stunning. And the stars!! We don't get to see as many stars at night from our house in Florida! Kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed for cooking and baking. Hiking, scenic drives, towns for eating out and shopping all within 30 min to an hour in any direction. Hosts were very quick to respond to any questions we had. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful cabin on Lake Santeetlah
We had a wonderful family Christmas vacation here at this beautiful cabin on the lake. The cabin was immaculate with special little touches everywhere. We really enjoyed the gas lit fireplace, it was warm and cozy. Made us feel at home. We were welcomed with a Christmas card and a small gift. Plenty of towels and supplies. Our boys enjoyed kayaking with the free supplied kayaks. They enjoyed fishing from the dock. I enjoyed the supplied Keurig coffee machine along with a nice selection of supplied Keurig pods. The owner was always quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Once we arrived back home my oldest son realized he had left his dorm room keys and lanyard hanging on the door of his bedroom. The owner quickly sent someone over to locate them and ship them to us. He refused reimbursement for shipping them to us. A very gracious host and we would definitely return back again. Beautiful cabin!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robb S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat
Very nice property, right on the lake. Well kept, and a fully stocked Kitchen. Launch kayaks right off the dock, close to nearby hiking. Easy access to town. Great communication with owner and property manager.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

Liked: Cleanliness
All those extras!
Thank you for letting us stay at your comfy lake house! We had one of our best family vacations ever here. I loved the new kitchen, large living area with new couches and huge TV! Not to mention all the extra touches like beach towels, welcome basket, and K-cups. The Cozy throws were also wonderful. The kayaks were our favorite activity at the house. It was located right on clean and beautiful Santeetlah Lake with lots of coves to explore. A boat rental business was right across the lake and we kayaked over to rent an extra canoe. Great views from the decks and fire pit. Easy check in and check out process. A short Drive to the food store was a big plus. We made many wonderful memories here I hated to leave!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely house but not so good neighborhood
A+ for hospitality and accommodation but D- for quietness. Between non-stop barking dogs, traffic on the roads, boat rentals, and neighbors practice riffle shooting in the backyard, it has been hard to relax and rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Santeetlah Lakefront House
Property was immaculate and well equipped. Roads into the house are extremely twisty and narrow with steep drop offs. I would not recommend trying to haul a boat or motorcycle trailer to this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021