Our lakehouse has wonderful views of Lake Nantahala and features a rustic mountain décor. We offer a large kitchen, dining room, two large fully-furnished family/rec rooms and 3 full+1 half bath. We can sleep 12 comfortably. We have Frontier DSL high speed internet and satellite [DirecTV] with streaming capabilities. Lower rec room has bar area, billiard room, and 2 bedrooms (perfect for the younger family members as it has 2 bedrooms and can sleep 6). The side of the house facing the lake has 2 large covered porches and a private dock. We also have an outdoor gas griddle available. In 2020, we completed an outdoor covered pavilion [16 x 22] with a beautiful stone wood-burning fireplace. This is a perfect place for gathering and entertaining and also is equipped with a SmartTV. Firewood is available during your stay for a nominal fee. Our two kayaks, canoe, paddleboat, two stand-up paddleboards and 8-person 30 hp pontoon boat (included in rental during Summer season [typically Memorial Day through Labor Day] and is subject to lake levels and operational availability at time of rental) are available for guest use and enjoyment. By including a boat with our home you will save ~ $1900.00 in rental fees. Please inquire for details and availability. A NC boater card will be required before pontoon rental is approved. This can be completed easily online for a nominal fee. There is also a local marina that rents pontoon boats and ski boats...weekly discounted rates are available. A Sea Ray ski boat MAY be available to rent under a separate rental agreement...email owners for more information. Please note that the pontoon boat is intended for lake cruising only and not suitable for skiing or tubing. This is our family lake home, not a sterile rental unit. It is furnished and appointed like you would expect a home to be. The beds all have pillow top mattresses with quilted comforters. Kitchen includes plenty of dishes, cookware and utensils. Appliances: electric range, large refrigerator (plus second refrigerator downstairs), wine cooler, microwave, coffee pot and other small kitchen appliances. Our home has a very gradual path of about 70 feet with new, wide safe steps from the dock to the basement level of the house which also lead to the new covered party deck built in 2020. Our covered lakeside pavillion with outdoor wood-burning fireplace (and smart TV) is the perfect place to gather and relax during the day (rain or shine!). We do have central heat and air but because it is located at over 3000 foot of elevation you rarely need the air conditioning at night. [More information on Lake Nantahala below] The house is also equipped with a whole house Generac generator so there will be no interruption in power should a storm come through or power lines damaged due to fallen trees. This is an extra level of safety and security that we are happy to provide to our guests! Trout fishing in the Nantahala River is excellent all season long for fly fishing and spin casting. The Nantahala River hosted the 2011 USA National Fly Fishing Championships and is located less than 10 minutes from our lake home. A North Carolina fishing license and Trout stamp is required. We can set you up with a licensed guide upon request. In addition, our home is located about 20 minutes from the Nantahala Outdoor Center (voted by Good Morning America and National Geographic Adventure Magazine as the #1 family vacation spot in America for vacations with a splash). https://noc.com/ When planning your Nantahala vacation, be sure to include a White Water rafting trip for the whole family down the Nantahala. Then enjoy dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, Lakes End Cafe. Other local areas offering great dining choices are Franklin, Murphy and Andrews [all outlined in our FAQ page which will be sent to you upon inquiry]. The Lazy Hiker Brewery in Franklin is a fun destination with locally brewed beer and a food truck! Hiking is a must...please explore local maps and/or inquire with the owners for more information. We are very close to Wayah Bald and Siler Bald (both part of the Appalachian Trail) which are great hiking paths with an incredible view from the top! Also check out AllTrails.com. Additional information on Lake Nantahala: Lake Nantahala has 3,800 surface acres and over 42 miles of shoreline, much of which is protected Nantahala National Forest. The Nantahala National Forest consists of 4 forests, the Pisgah (recently voted one of NC's most beautiful destinations), Nantahala, Uwharrie, and Croatan which all together make up 1.2 million acres. Nantahala National Forest consists of a hiker's paradise with over 1,300 miles of hiking trails, numerous waterfalls, more than 800 campsites, 490 picnic sites, 7 swimming beaches, 11 wilderness areas, numerous lakes, plus hundreds of miles of rivers and streams, including two nationally recognized wild and scenic rivers. Lake Nantahala has the 2nd highest surface elevation east of the Mississippi at 3,100 foot of elevation. Lake Nantahala is a beautiful area with pristine crystal clear water. Lake Nantahala is one of the top fishing lakes in the South East. Walleye, Lake Trout, Brown Trout, Bluegill, Crappie, Small Mouth and Large Mouth Bass are plentiful in the lake. March, April, and May are excellent for Walleye , Small Mouth and Brown Trout. June, July, and August are when the Bluegills are bedding. The first full moon in September heats up for fall fishing. Once you experience Lake Nantahala, vacationing on any other lake becomes out of the question. Exploring Outdoors: Nantahala Lake (on-site access), Nantahala National Forest (surrounding), Lakes End Marina Appalachian Trail, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), Nantahala Gorge - white-water rafting, Joyce Kilmer National Forest, Great Smoky Mountains National Park (46.6 miles) Guided Adventures: Ridge Runner Ziplines,, Whitewater Express, White Water Rafting, (several guided tour companies in the area) Local Wineries/Breweries: Andrews Brewing Company, FernCrest Winery Tasting Room, Hoppy Trout Brewing Company (Andrews), The Lazy Hiker (Franklin) Other Interesting Things to Do: Wayah Bald Fire Tower, Harrah’s Casino, Cherokee Historical Museum, Appalachian Driving Experience, Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Airports: Tyson McGhee Airport-Knoxville (87.7 miles); Asheville Regional Airport (93.4 miles); Atlanta International Airport (155.9 miles) Bedrooms • 4 Bedrooms - Sleeps 12 Comfortably • Bedroom 1 = 1 King (Main Floor) • Bedroom 2 = 1 Queen (Upstairs - Loft Area includes Privacy Screen [no door]) • Bedroom 3 = 1 Queen (Upstairs) • Bedroom 4 = Lower Level: 2 Double (Bunk Beds) / 1 Queen • Optional Sleep Space = Open Loft Area (Option available upon request: Futon) Bathrooms • 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath • Bathroom 1 = Toilet, Shower, Private Master Bath (located on Main Floor) • Bathroom 2 = Toilet (located on Main Floor) • Bathroom 3 = Toilet, shower (located Upstairs, shared by the 2 Guest Bedrooms) • Bathroom 4 = Toilet, combination [jetted] tub/shower (located Downstairs aside the Bunk Bed Room [Bedroom 4]) Kitchen • Dishwasher • Refrigerator (side by side) • Microwave (new 2021) • Wine Cooler • Electric Range (new 2018) • Pots & Pans • Cooking Utensils • Coffee Maker [Regular Drip and Keurig] • 4-slice Toaster • Ice Maker • Pantry Items • Dishes & Utensils • Crock Pot • Electric griddle • Large Dining Table Plus Bar Seating (for 14) • Kitchenette also located in lower level with sink, refrigerator, coffee maker, bar stools Amenities • Internet [High Speed] • DirectTV w/streaming capabilities • Air Conditioning • Heater • Gas Log Stack Stone Fireplace • Washer & Dryer • Parking • Lower Level Heater (emergency use) • Whole House Generac Generator (automatically engages upon power loss) Meals • Guests provide their own meals (some staples/pantry items available in kitchen) General • Telephone (**Please NOTE: cell service is not available because property is so remote therefore we provide a LAN line. WiFi calling also works on many cell phones if available through provider) • Air Conditioning • Heating • Linens Provided • Towels Provided • Iron & Board • Hair Dryers • Parking in Driveway (approximately 4 vehicles) • Rec Room including Billiard Table • Free Long Distance [Long distance calling permitted inside the US] In addition, we partner with BabyQuip, the #1 baby equipment rental company in the world. They make it easy to leave all of your baby gear at home and have whatever you need delivered and ready for you when you get here. Plus everything is clean, safe and insured. If you’re interested in renting baby gear, please contact us for more information. BabyQuip offers items like cribs, strollers, car seats, highchairs, toys and so much more! Entertainment • Televisions (Roku Smart TVs w/streaming in addition to regular channel line-up) • DirectTV • Billiard Table • Games & Puzzles • Books/Magazines Outside • Kayak / Canoe [2 kayaks and a canoe included with rental] • Pontoon Boat [included with rental during Summer months-subject to operational availability] • 2 Stand Up Paddleboards • 3 Outdoor Decks / Covered Pavilion with Furniture/Fireplace • Wood Burning Outdoor Fireplace • Water Sports Gear • Ski Boat (separate rental) Attractions • Nantahala Outdoor Center (white water rafting) • Winery Tours • Blue Ridge Mountains • Hiking/Waterfalls Leisure Activities • Horseback Riding • Sight Seeing • Boating • Shopping • Fishing • Wildlife Viewing Local Services & Businesses • Groceries • Lakes End Marina Sports & Adventure Activities [be sure to check out for things to do and great travel guides] • Swimming • Cycling • Golf • Water Skiing • Mountain Biking • Canopy Tours • Mountain Biking • Fly Fishing • Freshwater Fishing • Hiking • Rafting • Water Tubing • Whitewater Rafting • Kayaking • Rock Climbing No Smoking, please No Pets, please