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

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A wooden deck leading to a small bridge over a calm river, surrounded by dense green foliage.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a large window with a view of a deck.
A cozy kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden door, and a television displaying a movie scene.
A rustic cabin in a forested area with a dirt path leading to it.
A floating dock with red chairs and a red umbrella, surrounded by dense green foliage.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Nantahala Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Hayesville, NC
  • Place, Nantahala Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪55 min drive‬

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. My late wife and I bought the cottage years ago as a perfect escape from the busyness of Atlanta. Now, my new wife and I 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, and our huge collection of books and movies, and the fact that your cell phone or your digital devices won't work up here! We've recently installed satellite internet, so you can connect to the world, if you choose. BUT ... you might want to lie to your kids and tell 'em their devices won't work at the 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 44691vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Map
Hayesville, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lakes End Marina - 10 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Fontana Lake - 36 min drive - 41.5 km
  • Harrah's Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel - 46 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 55 min drive - 67.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Morehead Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Cafe & Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fat Buddies - ‬51 min drive
  • ‪Hot Tub Time Machine - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪John Smith Adventures - ‬12 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 23 Sept 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 1 Jan 2027 start from AU$849, 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 Lake, Nantahala National Forest and Nantahala River. Lakes End Marina and Wilson Lick Ranger Station are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 93 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Lake Nantahala. This place was perfect for a quick getaway. We will definitely be going there again!HH
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place for a weekend getaway! We loved hanging out on the dock and paddling in the canoe. Gas grill was great and very clean, and kitchen had everything we needed. Quick drive down to Andrews. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stayed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love Nantahala lake, it’s always beautiful! The dock was perfect for swimming and fishing. We enjoyed the canoe and kayak. The cabin was good with many steps down to lake, but we didn’t mind the workout. We spent most of our time on the lake soaking up the mountain air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Very cozy cottage! The steps down to the lake are long but worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place. Very peaceful. The host was very nice and checked on us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2026
Thanks, Kimberley for the kind words. I’m glad you guys had a good weekend. Come again, anytime. Blessings!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks, Tracie, for the kind words! Come back anytime! Blessings. Curt C. Grace Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and enjoyable

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
So glad you two celebrated well. I LOVE it when folks get engaged at the Cottage. Come on back and celebrate anniversaries!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

SUMMER GET-AWAY

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
We’re SO GLAD that we could be a part of your “marriage kickoff”. Woohoo!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Beautiful location

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks, Thomas, for the kind words. Short and sweet! You're welcome back, anytime! Blessings.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks, Ryan, for your kind words. Come on back ... any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake time

Paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks for the good word, Carleton! You guys are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks, Ray. Come back again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Thanks, Y'all! Yep ... the walk down to the lake can wear you out. I'm going to add some more steps this Fall ... eventually (when I get the money or win the lottery ...) I'll have 'em all the way down.

About the host

Hosted by Curt Cloninger

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My late wife and I bought Grace Cottage in 2000 and it's been a special place for family ever since. I[m an actor and writer and Grace Cottage was always a great escape from our life in suburban Atlanta. My new wife and I live on the beautiful Soque River in Habersham County, in NE GA.

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