Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: How much is parking at Iris's lake house w/2 kayaks and lake access, hammock,16x16ft deck w/ lake veiw?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Q: 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).

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

23 Aug 2023

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

8/10 Good

Ann D S.

28 Aug 2023

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

Celeste K.

22 Sept 2025

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

My husband and I had a wonderful and very relaxing time at the lake house. This was our second time staying at the lake house and we will be back again. This place is so clean, comfortable and it has everything you could need. We love going out exploring the lake in the kayaks and course the fishing is really good too! Thanks again Donna, for allowing us to stay at your place and for being such a wonderful host!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micky R.

17 June 2025

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

Great location. Host was super responsive to all questions. Even has a book with don’t miss things in the area

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie G.

20 June 2025

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

Summer midweek getaway

Awesome time exploring Lake Santeelah and Fontana Lake. My grandfather grew up in Robbinsville and being up here brings me back to my chikdhood coming up here with him and my family. Just an amazing time. The charcoaled steaks were a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Susan S., Mars Hill, NC

14 June 2023

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.

30 May 2023

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.

11 July 2023

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.

14 Feb 2023

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

21 Sept 2021

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.

4 Aug 2023

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

Donna

Donna is wonderful

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

25 July 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Gary

10 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

22 Aug 2022

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.

22 June 2023

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.

3 July 2021

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.

5 June 2023

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.

24 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

camjo105

14 Oct 2025

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

We enjoyed our stay here. The cabin is very clean, cozy, and private. It is across the lane from the lake. It was very quiet and peaceful. The bed was comfortable. The cabin had all the basic supplies we needed. If you arrive after dark, be very careful on the rock road leading up to the cabin. It has a lot of ruts. The only less than excellent thing was the water. It had a very metallic smell. We were visiting for our 25th wedding anniversary but would love to come back with our kids. Also, if your GPS routes you to the Tail of the Dragon, do not take it if you get motion sick!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D., Frostproof

28 Nov 2022

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.

23 Nov 2022

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.

24 Oct 2022

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

29 Sept 2022

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

29 Sept 2022

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

Friends trip

Great place

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

20 Sept 2022

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

private

We thought it was real nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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