Robbinsville is home to this cabin. Junaluska Medicine Trail and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Stoney Hollow Farm and Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Ferebee Park, or check out an event or a game at Hugh Hamilton Stadium. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 26 min drive - 19.5 km
Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 47 min drive - 67.0 km
Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 51 min drive - 71.7 km
Getting around
Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 91 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Quill's Canteen - 39 min drive
Papas Pizza - 8 min drive
Lynn's Place - 9 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Santeetlah Lake Retreat w/ Dock: Walk to Water! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Santeetlah Lake Retreat w/ Dock: Walk to Water!?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santeetlah Lake Retreat w/ Dock: Walk to Water! on 4 Nov 2026 start from AU$827, 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 Santeetlah Lake Retreat w/ Dock: Walk to Water!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Santeetlah Lake Retreat w/ Dock: Walk to Water!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Santeetlah Lake Retreat w/ Dock: Walk to Water!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Santeetlah Lake Retreat w/ Dock: Walk to Water! located?
This family-friendly Robbinsville cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Santeetlah Lake. Stoney Hollow Farm and Santeetlah Town Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Beautiful place- super clean, no mildew at all- which is usually common in lake places. Very well equipped/stocked.And amazing water pressure in the showers. Comfortable beds also
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Sasha
16 Oct 2025
We had so much fun we wanted a screen free weekend just on the lake fishing!
We loved the cabin it was clean had everything we needed besides food obviously, the tv was very small which we wanted a screen free weekend but after my son got sick day one options were limited on what he could do over all amazing and we will definitely be staying again!
The cabin was very neat and clean. We had everything we wanted and needed. Down to great towels, two coffee pots, plenty of pots and utensils. The beds were so comfy. We sat on the front porch and enjoyed our view of the lake. We walked down to the pier and fished off of it…not much luck but fun! Floated around in the lake on loungers we brought with us. We brought an enclosed trailer for our motorcycles and had no trouble going up and down the short gravel drive. The only thing we had trouble with was getting the trailer turned around in the driveway. I had to get a hitch tire quick shipped from Amazon(arrived in two days) then we were able to push it around and hook to truck easily. The area was beautiful. 15 minutes from Tapoco Lodge, 25 from the Dragon and 25 to the Cherahola! We would love to come back there!!
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thanks for your kind words. We have a contract with Terminex, but the dang ants come back any time there is food available. I agree turning a trailer around there is a pain. I usually back out onto East Buffalo and go around the circle back to 129. Glad you enjoyed Kay's Kabin.
The home was very clean and cozy. Had the feel and personality of visiting friends at their cabin. My daughter and I stayed 5 nights and had our friends - another mother-daughter couple - stay with us for 2 days. We enjoyed a drive along the Cherohala Skyway, hiking the Joyce Kilmer double loop trail, visiting nearby Marie's Lavendar Farm, and more. It's beautiful to sit on the dock by Lake Santeelah, though the short walk across the street is a little tricky because there is no shoulder on the road.
The commication from the company that manages this property is one-way generic information sent through email only. I had sent messages through VRBO app asking questions with no response. They did not communicate check-in information through the app, but in an email only and not until right before our trip (I like when the app is my 'one stop shop' for information, but my communication with Evolve is only 3 messages from me with no responses).
Recommendations (in addition to the above):
* Lunch at T. Dubbs
* Cafe de Olla (it's one of the few reataurants that are open on Sundays)
* Hike up Hooper Bald to the clearing to see the wild flame azaleas (when they're in bloom beg-mid June).
The house was very lovely and the spot was perfect and the host was excellent and usually responded in a couple minutes they were accommodating. Definitely coming back