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

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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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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. Lakes End Marina and Wilson Lick Ranger Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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 Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Nantahala River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 34 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 45 min drive - 56.2 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 56 min drive - 61.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wayah Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪todds store - ‬9 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family! ?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family! on 12 Apr 2026 start from AU$257, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Grace Cottage: Cozy. Affordable. On the lake. Perfect for a small family! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie D.

Great vacation, beautiful weather and beautiful cabin!A little hike to the boat dock but otherwise !

Great stay would repeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Peaceful and enjoyable

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

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

SUMMER GET-AWAY

Great time, great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Curt was a very attentive host and provided nice information about nearby eats and hikes. A kitchen spruce-up could boost the cleanliness feel—shelf liner could go a long way in the cabinets and pantry! There is no WiFi-cell service which is noted. Lots of books on site and a really fun DVD collection available. We ventured out during the day and made sure to be back before dark to enjoy dinner and a double feature. Rounding out the adventure—a landline! Loved being disconnected but appreciated the landline for the teen and dogs we left home. The lake was very quiet this time of year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

travis h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful location

Beautiful location. Challenging accessibility.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS T.

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

Amazing place

Can't imagine a better cabin on the lake. This is it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Lake time

Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carleton P.

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

Amazing place to relax

We’ve stayed at Grace cottage twice now, once in the spring and once in the fall, and it’s always a wonderful place to relax. It’s private, clean and comfortable, and we cook all our meals there so we don’t even have to leave until time to go home. The lake is beautiful and not very busy, and the views of the surrounding mountains are amazing. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

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

Heaven on earth

Everything about this experience exceeded our expectations. The owner was warm, friendly and took the time to reach out to us. Highly responsive person.!Lovely cabin that is tasteful, well stocked, on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jonathan k.

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

Great owner, well stocked.

Property was as advertised and well stocked. Property was gorgeous. The only minor negative would be the steep path down to the lake as my son took a bit of a tumble down trying to get to the lake too fast. Overall the cottage was a great spot for some relaxation and family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

Nantahala

Had a beautiful time, enjoyed the peace and quite of not hearing a phone constantly ring!!! Grace cottage is the perfect escape from reality!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

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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