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New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms325 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lake Santeetlah, NC
  • Santeetlah Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Cheoah River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views

This is a complete gut renovation and addition to a small family cottage that has been in the family for more than 40 years. The "re-imagining" of the house took a small one level 1800sf 3-bedroom house to a brand new 3500sf 5 bedroom home on Lake Santeetlah, NC. All of the main bedrooms have views of and access to the lake. A large double height "great room" provides a grand common space with incredible views for cooking and eating while also still providing smaller cozy spaces for privacy including an amazing loft. And large decks on every level provide plenty of outdoor space for enjoying the amazing views and outdoor living. It also includes a private dock on quiet island/peninsula with only 6 houses. Perfect for families or groups of adults. ***PLEASE NOTE: the existing reviews before 2024 are before the complete "to the studs" renovation and addition.****

Lake Santeetlah has 76 miles of coastline, but only about 2 miles are developed - the rest is surrounded by a National Forest. Very Quiet and peaceful. Great for families, watersports, fishing, boating. Awesome hiking, kayaking, camping and outdoor sports nearby. Fishing includes smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bream, and lake trout.

There are over 200 miles of hiking trails in the area, and one can hike eight miles from Lake Santeetlah to the Appalachian Trail.

The nearby Cheoah River is noted for its Class IV and V whitewater rapids.

Lake Santeetlah adjoins a portion of U.S. 129 called the Tail of the Dragon, a road frequently used for recreational purposes by motorcycle and sports car enthusiasts because of its purported 318 curves in 11 miles.

Lake has boat rentals available.

***Please note: the existing reviews before 2024 are before the complete "to the studs" renovation and addition.****
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Nantahala National Forest and Santeetlah Lake
New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Russell Culin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Best Location Lake Fantastic Views Quiet Smokey Mtns House
Best Location Lake Fantastic Views Quiet Smokey Mtns
Best Location Lake Fantastic Views Quiet Smokey Mtns House
Best Location Lake Fantastic Views Quiet Smokey Mtns House

New Custom Mountain Lake House with the Best Views Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular
Wonderful place, perfect house. As soon as you walk in you’re blown away with the amazing views of Lake Santeetlah. Wonderful location for beautiful drives through the mountains and more hiking nearby than you could possibly fit into one week. I recommend a trip to see the three nearby dams (Santeetlah, Cheoha, and Fontana). The house was very clean, very comfortable beds, everything you need and much more. Kitchen was very well appointed. No issues, no complaints, responsive hosts.We look forward to coming back to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HENRY P., Bay St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of Heaven!
We would like to thank you for sharing your beautiful Million Dollar views and including your new home with the deal. Leaving it was the hardest part. The dock worked out perfect for our jet ski’s and boat rental,. Thanks again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne G., Wakulla County

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake Home
The Han House home was beautifully decorated, very well stocked and very clean. The views of the Lake from every room were beautiful. Our family of 9 had a great week at this Lake house. We have rented on Lake Santeetlah every summer for over 15 years. This house is by far the best rental we have stayed in on Lake Santeetlah. We appreciate the cleanliness and fully stocked kitchen as no other house on the Lake we have rented comes close to house. We will be repeat renters. The Gerrell’s Crawfordville, FL
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Million dollar view
The lake house is newly built and well furnished . Lovely location with multiple beautiful views of the lake from different location's throughout the house. .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katharine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home!
A lovely rental with excellent views of the lake and mountains. Owners were kind and very responsive to any questions or issues we had. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Duane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to Joyce Kilmer
Dated, as depicted. Unbeatable location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location on the lake
The check in process was seamless. The lockbox worked as described. The home was spotlessly clean. The beds were comfortable and the linens were very nice. The kitchen was very well stocked with not only dishes, serving wear, pots and pan, but also spices and oils and vinegar. But the view is the reason we came and we were not disappointed. It is fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed the dock and the lake. We even rented a pontoon boat for a couple days. We want to come back again!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret O., Asheville, NC, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Primo Lakefront Cottage!
Our group of six adults had a relaxing week at the Han Cottage. It lives up to the claim of “Best Location On Lake”! The cottage is comfortable for lounging during T-storms with a kitchen set up for group cooking. The deck is the place to hang for morning coffee and meals. The swim dock almost reigns supreme, second only to being in the lake. We recommend bringing camp chairs for the dock. Swim noodles and stand-up paddle boards for the water. Other activities were morning walks or runs. Road cycling including Cherohala Skyway and Maple Springs. Found some nice swimming holes in river, too. Russell, the owner, was accommodating and rental navigation was with ease.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keely C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great stay
We had a great stay. The setting of the house is gorgeous - felt very private when in the house and on the deck. Sitting on the deck, you can really only see a bit of the house next door. Otherwise you are staring out at the quiet lake and the undeveloped shore on the other side. There were a couple of times we could hear music coming from neighbors, but it wasn't late at night so not a big deal. The house itself is as described - "old-school-cottage" in terms of furnishings but comfortable and spacious. I had a bit of trouble reaching Russell but it was never urgent so not that big of a deal. One tip - write down or print out the directions because your GPS probably won't take you to the address provided and you might not have cell service as you approach the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Michelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Nice house but lacking air in bedrooms or ventilation in bathrooms. Nice floor plan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Phyllis R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view but dated
The neighborhood and lake access is wonderful. Kitchen well supplied with plenty of cookware. Furnishings are old and mixed mash, handles come off dressers, and carpet needs thorough cleaning. Plenty of towels but shower curtain liners need replacing. Microwave started sparking and contacted owner but received no reply. Access to a dock was what made the trip. Great neighborhood for walking and felt very safe.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey
It was like a home away from home. Very peaceful. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

6/10 Okay

jennifer W.

Lake Santeetlah Cottage
Nice property with a beautiful view, perhaps a little dated. We enjoyed our stay however there were a few small issues, one being that there was not a automatic drip coffee maker available as listed, only a Keurig with a missing cover for the water tank. Had we of known we would have bought a coffee maker prior to check-in as we stopped at Ingles on the way. My husband had to go back first thing in the morning to buy a coffee maker. That being said, we enjoyed the property and even saw an otter down by the dock.

8/10 Good

Barbara M.

Absolutely beautiful location and view.
This is a great getaway location. House is fully equipped and comfortable. Views of the lake are perfect. Very peaceful. We definitely want to come back and Would highly recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie D., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Getaway
We very much enjoyed our stay. So relaxing on the deck with perfect fall color view and smooth as glass lake. House was comfortable and it is always a special extra treat that we can take our dog along with us. We made some great meals and enjoyed walking the trail. Owner communication was excellent. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

TJ S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views. Comfortable space and rooms
Great location and views. Comfortable space and rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall trip
Older home but perfect for a family get away to the lake in the mountains. The view from the deck and dock are priceless. If you want a cabin on the lake feel this is it. Don't tell anyone! We will book again.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable cabin with fantastic views
This property is located right on the lake with fantastic views of the mountains all around. The cabin is cozy, clean and well stocked. We felt very comfortable here and loved swimming and boating on the lake. If you like nature, there is lots to see and do in the area. We took several scenic drives and three wonderful hikes. We were looking for a place to get away from it all due to COVID-19 and this was the perfect getaway.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We have stayed at the Han House several summers. Always clean and comfortable. We enjoy the deck and dock so much. Lake Santeetlah to s beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Allie C., Southern Pines, North Carolina/USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply Perfect
This is the family lake house everyone wish they had in their family. It felt like going to Nana's house and we loved every minute of it. The lake and view are unparalleled and the accommodations comfortable. Having Wifi was a bonus and even better was having a cell phone signal! For those with small kids or old dogs, we did have one issue with the deck--our older dog fell from the deck while sleeping as there is no railing under the bench that surrounds it. It's just something to be aware of. We would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and relaxing
The cottage was wonderful for our family. The huge living room and large kitchen made our vacation relaxed with plenty of room for everyone. The canoe and swimming in the lake was marvelous. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Jay N.

Perfect Spot on the Lake
Great quiet location most of the time ... except July 3 - 4, to be expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The house was true to the description and very comfortable. Windows graced the length of the spacious great room, yielding a clear view of the lake and ample light.The spacious deck and dock were the keynotes to this rental, affording Southern views , a lovely swimming cove, and access to the main body of the lake. Communication with the rental agent was smooth and timely. The driveway was very manageable (not severely sloped as some houses are on Lake Santeetlah.) This was our second time renting a home in this community, and we would return to this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard L., Atlanta, Georgia USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Lake
We enjoyed a week of quiet beautiful tranquility on the nicest lake in the Southeast. The cabin is clean and nothing fancy. Boat dock is a plus. We rented a boat from Santeetlah Marina a half mile away. Good fishing also on the lake and nearby creeks. We’ll be back… please keep this a secret!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Margo F., Crystal Lake

Liked: Cleanliness
HIDDEN GEM IN PARADISE!
If you are searching for that perfect cabin in the mountains with spectacular lakeside views, check out the Han Lakeside Cottage located on pristine Santeetlah Lake. Our family of 3 rented this property for a week and to be honest, we could have stayed here forever. Not only is this lakeside cottage located on Thunder Island, it sits in its own cove, away from constant jet ski and boat traffic. I’m not saying there is no traffic, but we have been returning to Santeetlah Lake for over 8 years now and have found this cottage to be the most peaceful and quiet location of all the cabins and bungalows we’ve stayed at. At this cabin you will not have a need for anything in the kitchen to cook and serve with. Everything is provided for you. Everything is provided for you for your convenience, we cooked breakfast/lunch/dinner daily as in the comfort of our own home. Speaking of comfort, this cottage provided comfort and cleanliness to our satisfaction. We would like to thank Russell for going above and beyond making our trip happen. Stellar communication throughout our visit. Seriously awesome renters. A bonus to the cottage location is the super easy drive in and out into the driveway. Cross a bridge onto the island and pull right up to cottage, easy peasy. Wait till you sit on the porch and take in the views, truly a hidden gem in paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019