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Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw

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Enjoy casual outdoor dining in a yard with a table and chairs.
Enter a serene retreat through the gated entrance, surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
Access the charming upper level via the metal staircase, leading to a door marked '104'.
Cozy living space with a kitchenette, flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating area.
Compact kitchen area with a washing machine, clock, and window with blinds.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$296
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw

Beautiful cozy cabin on Lake Sateetlah. 2 kayaks, outdoor kitchen, 16x16ft deck overlooking lake. Covered parking for a car and motorcycles. Private back yard with flower garden and firepit,bbq grill. Hammock on front porch. Completely fencced in around house. Lots of hiking, fishing in lakes and streams Swimming, waterfalls in the area everywhere. Most extreme motorcycle rd in the world w/318 curves in 11 miles. Pet friendly w/ a 1time fee of 50 dollars. :)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 50 dollar pet fee Host approval for 3rd pet requ.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cheoah River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Junaluska Medicine Trail - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 26 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Fontana Lake - 32 min drive - 36.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lynn's Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kin Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw?

As of 5 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw on 10 Aug 2025 start from NZ$296.27, 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.

What time is check-in at Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps away from Nantahala National Forest, Santeetlah Lake and Cheoah River. Graham County Historical Association and Junaluska Medicine Trail are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 54 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wifi did not work. The code was wrong or not related to the system. TV was not cable but that horrible streaming where you cant get any normal network programming. Floors did not match. Kitchen light switch was hidden. No TP holder in bathroom. Shower faucet was falling off and hard to adjust. Building seemed to be coming apart. View was not very good despite the pictures. Driveway was rutted and poor condition as was the street in front. Really a terrible experience. We have photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan S., Mars Hill, NC

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

Great stay

There were a few issues which Donna addressed-we had a great time visiting the area and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake L.

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

Beautiful cabin by the lake

Beautiful little area and Donna is very friendly
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stewart C.

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

Great Setting

Even nicer than what I expected - cabin was well kept and clean...loved the location and all the extras that came along with the cabin...will definitely be back this summer..!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

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

Get away

Enjoyed our quiet and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Celeste K., Rogersville, tn

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

Right on the lake

This place is right on the lake! Great place for kayaking or just lounging on the porch! Very clean and comfortable! Good fishing too! Close to the dragon, Joyce Kilmer memorial forest, yellow creek falls, Fontana and Cheoah Dam! We loved it and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff D.

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

Donna

Donna is wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We are covered with flea bites and the owner won’t pay for the doctor appointment or discomfort. Don’t stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ann D S.

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

The Good, the Bad & The Ugly

Good- Great view of Lake from Upper Deck, Kayaks provided and good lake Access, Great star gazing, AC works great Bad & The Ugly- House is surrounded by 3 abandoned properties, old RV, a junky lot and a dilapidated "Barge" in the water, the outside of the property needs some TLC, dish washing and paper supplies were sparse
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

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

Great little spot

This house is a bit outdated but super super clean and very comfy. The location is very private feeling and located in a culdesac shared only with an abandoned house. It has direct lake access and the kayaks were newish and awesome! We loved our stay but unfortunately discovered a badly injured stray kitten and had to leave in a hurry to seek help for it. It set a sad tone to our otherwise great stay and we had to leave some things behind due to the sense of urgency. I Do Highly recommend this little lake gem though! Thanks Donna for such a cozy stay and let us know how you liked our hot sauce we left for you! we make it here in Asheville! -
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

Good value

This is a cozy cottage with some views of the lake, but there are a couple of other houses between the cottage and the lake. The highway is very close and the location is between the Tail of the Dragon and the Cherohala Skyway, two motorcycle bucket list roads, so the noise is a regular part of the atmosphere. Some of the nearby properties have messy yards that the owner probably cannot help. There were some nice touches to items furnished for comfort, but also some sparseness.. For example, only two dinner plates, only salad forks that were smaller than usual to eat with, no can opener, the grate that holds the charcoal in the grill is missing and there are no appropriate tools for grilling or lighter to light the charcoal. The property could use some maintenance such as power washing the porch and deck and washing of the windows. It's definitely an older structure, but considering the cost of other houses in the area, this place gives good value for the price. With a few additions and a little elbow grease, it could be awesome.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

David F.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disappointment

Totally disappointing. I normally don't give bad reviews of any vacation rental, but this one deserves to be seen by anyone who tries to rent it. We were supposed to stay 3 nights, but could only stand 2 nights. There is a distinct and overwhelming odor as soon as you walk in the door. It smells of cigarette smoke and a wet dog. We had to buy air fresheners, febreeze and even put vinegar out to help absorb the smell. There were mice that came to visit us and ate our food. There is a hole in the floor covered by the laundry basket. Cabinet doors fall off when opened. TV only works sporadically. This place needs to be freshened up because it feels dark and dingy. However, that being said, the property manager did refund us one nights stay and ask for suggestions to help. With some TLC, this would be a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Johnna Y.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Do you love the smell of marijuana in the morning? Boy do I have the property for you!

Come get away in the rustic mountains of Western North Carolina where the weeds are waist high! The amenities include: A terrible gravel driveway that’s half washed out in a sketchy cutback curve. You probably will not be able to make if you don’t own an SUV or Truck. The rustic smell of weed that smacks you in the face the second you open the door. Love no cell service and promised Wi-Fi when, surprise, there is no Wi-Fi! Windows with broken screens on most of the windows, if they have a screen at all, to let out all the weed smell and let in all the insects you can imagine. A fully functioning window A/C unit complete with mold. A view to die for of overgrown trees, and an abandoned house blocking the lake. Lake access through someone else’s property. Don’t forget about the fresh green weeds growing at least waist high all around the property, including the back yard! Ants and various other insects roaming both inside and out. A back yard full of weeds, an unkept retaining wall of rocks perfectly suited for a family of snakes! It’s pet friendly! The backyard is fully fenced in with chairs or rocks patching up the holes and a single piece of 1x12” board to keep your pet from escaping. I promise you you’ll leave it better than you found it! You’ll pay for rustic and you’ll get unkept. Happy travels! :D
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Brianna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Unfortunately there were security issues and the host can be incredibly rude and unreasonable

We stayed two nights after our wedding at a local venue. We didn't arrive the first night until 4 a.m. and left for the day to see family at 11 the next morning. We didn't get back to the rental until after midnight the second night and were so exhausted that we went to bed immediately and slept until about 30 minutes before checkout the next morning. At some point an unsecured kayak was stolen from the rental property. This caused us concern bc we had left our things in the rental while we were gone. The host immediately blamed us, and even after we told her that we hadn't used or even seen the kayaks and hadn't been on the property the majority of the time we had it rented she continued to accuse us of stealing the kayak. After further discussion she changed her mind and said the new neighbors probably took it, but we had to pay for a new kayak bc we were staying when it disappeared. Luckily VRBO assured us that we couldn't just be charged for it and relieved that concern. Bottom line while the house was sufficiently clean and comfortable it's not worth the risk of having a problem with the rental and dealing with an unreasonable host who has no regard for the facts. In addition there's reason for concern about safety bc there were no security cameras and no safety measures in place to prevent theft and evidently no insurance to pay for loss or damage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

brian l.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

A resting place

Life has been extremely busy and painful this year. Getting away to the mountains and having a place to just rest, relax, and have fun with family was wonderful. This was our second time to stay here and we do plan on coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D., Frostproof

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

Quick get away

We had an awesome time at the lake house! The dogs loved roaming around the fire pit while we made smores with hot chocolate!!!! Close to everything but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Tamatha K.

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

Beautiful place location was hard to maneuver with trailer

The location was great just not hauling trailer friendly. Stove and oven needs to be cleaned but overall a very clean place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlene K.

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

Great view, Beautiful lake!

Had some beautiful nights watching a meteor shower. Never seen so many stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose S., Nashville TN

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

Great relaxing stay

Thanks Donna! That was very relaxing and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie G., Lenoir

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

Friends trip

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

private

We thought it was real nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Jenna S., Sanford NC United States

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Cabin

The cabin had everything you needed! We love Robbinsville. There are so many places to go hiking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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

Tail of the Dragon

It was a quick & easy process of checking in & out. My husband & I just came with our Harley in tow to conquer the Dragon, which we did several times! It was awesome! We also enjoyed the scenery, fishing at the nearby lake & took advantage of the kayaks provided with the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022