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Dragonfly Cottage at Santeetlah Lakeside featured on the cover of Cabin Magazine

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Dragonfly Cottage at Santeetlah Lakeside featured on the cover of Cabin Magazine

Exceptionally crafted luxury Adirondack-style home overlooking Lake Santeelah and the Smokey Mountains, located in the sequestered western North Carolina community of Santeetlah Lakeside.

This community is surrounded by protected forest and pristine water. The marina is within walking distance, so take a boat ride and explore one of the most beautiful and tranquil lakes in America with over 90 percent conserved shoreline.

Spend your day boating, swimming or fly fishing, or maybe hiking in one of the national forests; drive the Cherohala Skyway or the Tail of the Dragon; visit Fontana Dam, the Oconoluftee Village and Cherokee Casino, or enjoy Southern Appalachian mountain culture at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center; take a train ride on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, then relax with an afternoon cocktail along the banks of the Cheoah River at Tapoco Lodge.





Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
Lake Santeetlah, NC

What's nearby

  • Santeetlah Lake - 1 min walk
  • Cheoah River - 9 min walk
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 24 min drive
  • Fontana Lake - 35 min drive
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kin Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lynn's Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Willow Tree Restaurant, Catering and Bakery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dragonfly Cottage at Santeetlah Lakeside featured on the cover of Cabin Magazine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dragonfly Cottage at Santeetlah Lakeside featured on the cover of Cabin Magazine?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dragonfly Cottage at Santeetlah Lakeside featured on the cover of Cabin Magazine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dragonfly Cottage at Santeetlah Lakeside featured on the cover of Cabin Magazine located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps away from Nantahala National Forest, Santeetlah Lake and Santeetlah Town Hall. Cheoah River is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) away.

Dragonfly Cottage at Santeetlah Lakeside featured on the cover of Cabin Magazine Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heath B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake views
Very spaces
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute change of plans made for a great weekend!
Beach or mountain lake? So glad we chose the stunningly beautiful Lake Santeetlah! Superb lake views from all over the home, well thought out home design, appointed with high quality appliances, furniture, and amenities without being fussy; very comfortable. We would absolutely stay at Dragonfly Cottage again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest H., Clemmons

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb Santeetlah
Wonderful house in absolutely gorgeous lake location. Our family of 6 thoroughly enjoyed the house with its ideal location. Spent a day on a pontoon rented from nearby marina and also enjoyed kayaking with the 2 kayaks provided. Santeetlah is a pristine lake and there are numerous scenic drives nearby (or just relax on the dock).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake life
Great place to stay with the family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful waterfront retreat with Mountain View’s
We enjoyed the private dock and ability to tie off our boat. The owners are very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
This is the second time I have stayed at the Dragonfly Cottage and each time the experience has been top notch. Alan and Carol were very accommodating and responsive, the cottage is well-equipped -- very clean and comfortable. We stayed with 3 other couples and everyone commented how enjoyable this trip was. We certainly hope to be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy B., woodstock

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful home with beautiful views
Will definitely come back to this one
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steve B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
Absolutely gorgeous setting and home!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Very nice place with great views of lake
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., Sacramento, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Boys retreat
Absolutely stunning location. Easy to get to, close to many oitdoor activities. We went fly fishing. Spent the time making life long memories Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Blake S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
Cabin was very nice and beautiful location and views. Problems are there is no place for full trash bags and you have to take to a dump 3 miles away. All of the air vents were closed upon arrival. The oven bake does not work, only broil works. The downstairs guest bath had some issues with the toilet. And to top it all off the owner would not text back. But overall it was nice, just too expensive for dealing with those issues. I would most likely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon in Paradise
It was our pleasure to share your home for the second time this year we were there for a Memorial Day we married on November 9th and shared our honeymoon in your home as usual it is a wonderful wonderful home and as usual it doesn't disappoint thanks for sharing your home with us Ernest
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Downtime at Dragonfly
We found this place to be really beautiful in its layout,comfort,decor and stunning views! Every need was attended too from kitchen utensils and appliances to ample supplies of toilet paper and paper towels. I am used to bringing my own! I do feel it could have been a tad cleaner for this price but other than that this place met and exceeded all our hopes for a wonderful fall retreat.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Mid October Santeetlah Vacation
My wife and I have stayed at several lake houses in Western Carolina and found this to be our favorite. The house is very pretty inside and out with fantastic views of the lake especially from the living room and dining room on the main floor where we spent most of our time. There are only 3 steps from the parking area to the front door which made it easy for my wife who has mobility issues. Although there is a road between the house and the lake it is barely visible and we noticed not even a single car per day go down the road. It was surprising how few people were staying in the neighborhood during the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cabin and lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick H., Baton Rouge

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Incredible house with a remarkable view of the lake and surrounding mountains.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family
This is the second time we have stayed here. Our friends and family come from NC and TN to enjoy the mountains and to do some mountain driving. Great location and beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Summer Stay
Great house on an amazing lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman’s Retreat
Great place to stay while we did some guided fishing on Fontana Lake and Santeetlah. Great cabin and awesome location!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unbeatable Views
We so enjoyed our stay at the Dragonfly Cottage. The pictures don't do this property justice - the views from every room are just spectacular, and the house itself is cozy and upscale - an ideal mountain house. This was the perfect place to relax and unwind with our young children. We enjoyed kayaking and paddle boarding from the lakefront lot, and we were pleasantly surprised by how quiet and peaceful Lake Santeetlah is, even on the busiest holiday weekend of the year. The owners are also so friendly and took time to provide additional neighborhood insights. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ernest S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quality family time
Property was great been traveling to this same location for about 20 years always perfect only have one suggestion for the property really need to have an outside trash can so you have somewhere to put your trash until you take it to the dumpster when you leave other than that I would definitely rent this property again and probably will
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Chapel Hill, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, comfortable, wilderness getaway
Four middle aged women from four different states and backgrounds all agreed that this was an outstanding home for our wilderness reunion. We reminisced and told whoppers in the dining room overlooking the lake, and talked into the evening gathered around the fireplace in the lovely and comfortable main room. After a long day of talking and hiking, we appreciated ending the days in such restful and well-appointed bedrooms. It was a perfect reunion, and the house provided the backdrop to make it so. This is a beautiful house that you won’t forget. The property offers everything you need for cooking, socializing and unwinding in this unusual and gorgeous area of the USA.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dragonfly did not disapoint
Our group of 7 came here for a weekend getaway to enjoy some trails and the lake. We all loved the house and all of its amenities. We will be back, planning another visit soon. 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023