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GORGEOUS LAKE FRONT CABIN - PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS-FISHING, KAYAKING, AND HIKING.

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Front deck
Leaves beginning to change colors around the cabin…pic from early October 2023
Front cabin view
This pic of the cabin was taken from a kayak in the lake, May 2023
Overview of a narrow part of Queens Lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Topton, NC
  • Queens Creek Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bryson City Gem Mine
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area

About this property

GORGEOUS LAKE FRONT CABIN - PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS-FISHING, KAYAKING, AND HIKING.

- Beautiful cabin getaway with all the modern amenities. Enjoy the best of both worlds: disconnect from the hustle and bustle while staying connected with Starlink internet and Verizon cell phone service.

Lakefront Life:
Capture the essence of lake life at this stunning new lakefront cabin nestled in the Nantahala National Forest on Queen’s Lake! This 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath vacation rental is well-appointed with sleeping arrangements for 8 guests, 2,000 sq ft of tastefully decorated living space, and a private deck with picturesque lake and mountain views.

Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to an array of outdoor adventures like kayaking, swimming, and fishing on the lake, hikes through the Great Smoky Mountains, fly-fishing, white-water rafting excursions on the Nantahala or Tuckasegee Rivers, or day trips to Bryson City and Cherokee - all minutes away!

Our lake cabin offers unparalleled access to one of the cleanest lakes in the southeast, Queens Lake, with miles of pristine shoreline at an elevation just over 3,000 feet. Our cabin is nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, a quiet oasis at the edge of the Nantahala National Forest. The beauty of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains surrounds the lake and mountains.

The Queen’s Lake cabin is highlighted by a great room with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, stacked stone fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, a fully stocked wine fridge with 18 selections, and a wealth of large windows revealing lake and mountain views.
Step outside in the fresh mountain air and take in the views of the lush, lake and mountain surroundings! Your private outdoor oasis is complete with a grill, and cabin side and lakeside fire pits, perfect for s’mores and stargazing.
Relax on the sleeper sofa and oversize chairs in the open and airy great room. On chilly evenings, cozy up around the fireplace while movies stream on the flat-screen Satellite TV. When it's time to retire for the night, retreat to one of the three bedrooms for a restful night’s sleep.

The Location:
Queens Lake is a pure, crystal clear lake reservoir on Winding Stairs Road. The lake is a fish hatchery stocked with trout and bass annually. It’s shoreline has a handful of private homes and cabins, as much of the area around the lake is owned and managed by the U. S. Forest Service and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.

A short 10 minute drive from the cabin you will find the Nantahala river that tumbles down a picturesque mountainside drive in spectacular cascades and waterfalls, along with rivers and streams for trout fishing and world-class river rafting and kayaking on the Nantahala River. You’ll be in great company for fishing or playing on the water in one of the summer’s hottest spots!



Outdoor adventures always await in the Great Smoky Mountains. Lace up your hiking boots and try out a portion of the Appalachian Trail or take a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is a beautiful 25 minute drive from the cabin and offers guided outdoor services, whitewater rafting excursions, zip lines, jeep tours, restaurants, and more! Channel your inner cyclist at the Tsali Recreation Area boasting numerous mountain biking trails for the thrill-seekers.
If you're up for a day in town, drive 35 minutes northeast to Bryson City! Spend the day browsing the shops, alive with art galleries, restaurants, train depot, and the Heritage Museum. Take a train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railways. While you're there, drive another 10 minutes to Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort to play the slots or bet on black, or spend the day at Santa’s Land Fun Park and Petting Zoo!

Key Cabin Features:
- Amenities include a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi Fi, 4 flat-screen Satellite TVs, queen sleeper sofa, central air/heat, washer/dryer, propane fireplace, gas grill, private deck, outdoor furniture, two kayaks, fire pits, and more!
- Nearest Commercial Airport: Asheville Regional Airport - 61 Terminal Dr #1, Fletcher, NC 28732, (1 ½ hours away)

Policies:
- NO SMOKING inside the cabin.
- NO PETS ARE ALLOWED, UNLESS FIRST CHECKING WITH THE OWNER. If approved, a $75-$125 pet fee will apply based on the animal.
- No parties or large gatherings
- No more than 6 adults please, unless first approved by owner or cabin mgr. We sleep 8 guests total with adults and children.
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- A $200 deposit, $180 cleaning fee, and taxes will apply. - Due to being in the mountains, gravel & steepness of last part of driveway AWD or 4WD is required or highly suggested to make it back & forth to the cabin.

Property manager

Guy Passmore
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No third-party bookings are allowed. If you are making the booking, you must be staying at the rental.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Topton

Located in Topton, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Lakes End Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ferebee Park and Bryson City Gem Mine. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
Map
Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Queens Creek Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 23 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 28 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 34 min drive - 27.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 51 min drive - 48.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Stecoah Diner - ‬61 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Relia's Garden Restaurant - ‬32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GORGEOUS LAKE FRONT CABIN - PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS-FISHING, KAYAKING, AND HIKING. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at GORGEOUS LAKE FRONT CABIN - PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS-FISHING, KAYAKING, AND HIKING.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GORGEOUS LAKE FRONT CABIN - PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS-FISHING, KAYAKING, AND HIKING.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GORGEOUS LAKE FRONT CABIN - PRIVATE LAKE ACCESS-FISHING, KAYAKING, AND HIKING. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Queens Creek Lake. Ferebee Memorial Picnic Area and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melisa D.

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

This was an awesome experience. Nice views all around and fun fishing.

Enjoy visiting the numerous fishing holes up and down the stream.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami L.

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

NC Trip

We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Fall colors fabulous. Fall fishing wow.

2nd time staying here. We love it. So private and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Great Property

We lived our stay! Very clean and quiet. If you’re looking for a relaxing stay, this is your place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David I.

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

Fourth of July stay

Awesome, perfect central location for all of our activities. Property was clean,quiet and peaceful. Would stay here again. It was perfect for my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

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

Beautiful cabin

Beautiful cabin on the lake. Great place for a family gathering in Nantahala.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jon C.

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

Beautiful location!!!

Beautiful location and beautiful view!! Wish the access to water was a little more accessible, however one of my favorite locations in years. By far, a favorite on VRBO!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

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

Mountain lake fishing cabin

What a great place to enjoy the mountains, lake fishing and peace and quiet. Very nice accommodations. More than met our expectations
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy W.

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

Beautiful home - great fishing!

We loved the home, layout and the lake! There are kayaks to borrow and the fishing is great! We loved sitting on the deck enjoying coffee. We would definitely dtay here agsin. The wine
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Wonderful experience!

Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

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

Great Getaway!

Super nice cabin, clean and had everything we needed. Would not hesitate to stay here again which is the best compliment!! Manager Tracy is really great at her job and on top of whatever small issues we had.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Enjoyed our stay. Beautiful property.

Excellent views and clean home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Gregory Z.

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

Beautiful Cabin

Loved everything about the stay except the owners scheduled Pest Control during our stay who woke everyone up at 8am banging on the door. Imagine the thoughts going through our head….private road on hard to access mountain with only people we saw during entire stay were hunters with gun. Wasn’t happy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina B.

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

Great Cabin

We throughly enjoyed our stay at this quiet cabin:
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara E.

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

Wedding Trip

We came for a wedding and stayed thru the holiday weekend. It was a beautiful place and we really enjoyed our stay!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

jess D.

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

All you need…

The cabin was a great place to spend family time and actually relax, which isn’t a word I really know. Everything was wonderful and the property manager was very responsive to our questions. Thank you for sharing your home ❣️
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

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

Would definitely rent again!

This property was everything we were looking for….beautiful inside and out, comfortable furniture and bedding, great view and fantastic host!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charles f.

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

Deep in the mountains

Beautiful home in quiet area with plenty of water sports, and good fishing. Close to the the smoky mountains. Happy to have made this trip. FWD vehicle recommended for steep driveway.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Weekend getaway

The cabin was beautiful and we had a great time. It is the perfect size and location. Excellent place. Good communication with hosts. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryce P.

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

Wonderful cabin

This place is great. The kids loved swimming and kayaking in the lake. The fishing was awesime too. Close enough to alot of fun activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristie B.

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

Wonderful stay in the mountains ❤️

We had the most perfect stay! We enjoyed the kayaking and fishing on the lake. The views are simply amazing from the drive up the mountain to standing on the porch! The house was very clean and stocked with what we needed! Thank you for providing such an amazing stay we truly appreciate everything!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great Cabin!

The cabin and amenities are outstanding. The host responded quickly to the minor issues/requests we had. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crissy C., Estero, FL

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

Fantastic family stay

This home was perfect for our family of 6. It was spacious and secluded. Our boys love to fish and we come the area 1-2x a year and this cabin had everything we needed. Host was very responsive and even dropped off marshmallow sticks when we asked if any were available. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicia W.

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

Scenic getaway

Enjoyed our stay very much. The cabin was well stocked and clean. We went out exploring everyday on our vacation. Very beautiful location we wish we could have stayed longer. I really appreciated the responsiveness of property owners. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward J.

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

I have nothing but positive comments , about the whole experience. GREAT!!!

The property was very Beautiful . The view from the cabin in a word " Awesome ". The cabin was as advertised. The views coming and going to the cabin " One of a Kind "..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Guy Passmore

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Hi there, my name is Guy Passmore and I own the lakefront cabin. I am originally from Atlanta, but spent a significant part of my life growing up in western NC. I've fished, swam, and skied on this lake numerous times in my life, always with family and friends. We love it up there! After having 4 children, my wife and I decided to build a cabin we could stay in when we visit family a few times each year. We live in south FL, just north of West Palm Beach. We love the mountains, especially the area around Queens Lake. My great-grandmother originally purchased the 120 acre parcel in the early 1930's. She sold approx 100 acres of the property, allowing a dam to be built by the state and create Queen's Creek Lake. This provided electricity to the area for the first time.

Why they chose this property

The lake views are gorgeous all throughout the year. Our favorite times to go are in the summer and winter months. The temps are warm in the summer, but the humidity is low. In the winter, we often get some snow for the kids to play in.

What makes this property unique

We paid attention to the details with our cabin. My wife and I have traveled significant amounts with work and we appreciate great hospitality! This cabin has excellent quality furnishings, with over-size chairs, a leather queen sleeper sofa, super comfortable memory foam mattresses, a hand-made kitchen island and cabinetry with under-lighting, top level wifi connections with the fastest option available in our area. (We are on the Starlink list, coming soon). There are two fire pit areas, one that is lakeside and the other by the front deck of the cabin. We provide a wine fridge that is always stocked with red, white, and bubbles if you want the convenience without having to drive to town for wine.

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