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Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28

Escape to this serene mountain lodge where you can hike through lush forest or take in panoramic views from your own private dock.

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

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Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala Lake - 3 min drive
  • Nantahala River - 3 min drive
  • Lakes End Marina - 6 min drive
  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 23 min drive
  • Wilson Lick Ranger Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Roofing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Fire Ant Grill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28

Lodge by the lake
At Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to an arcade/games room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Barbecues, a dock and smoke-free property
  • A billiards/pool table
Room features
All guest rooms at Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28 include thoughtful touches, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 5.5 bathrooms with hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies, kitchens and fridges

Property manager

Elite Destination Homes

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Spa tub

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • On a lake
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Magnificent Nantahala Lakeside Cabin House Topton
Magnificent Nantahala Lakeside Cabin Topton
Magnificent Nantahala Lakeside Cabin
Magnificent Nantahala si Topt
Magnífica Cabaña Nantahala Lakeside!
Magnificent Nantahala Lakeside Cabin!
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Frequently asked questions

Is Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 1 mile (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala Lake and Nantahala River. Lakes End Marina is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) away.

Forge Lake Lodge: Beautiful Lakefront Home that Sleeps 28 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

This place is incredible!
Lake Nantahala is wonderful, and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay- just amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald M.

Paradise
Awesome place, amazing views. Strongly reccomend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri E.

Family Thanksgiving
Outstanding property. Great for families to be together without feeling overcrowded. Rare opportunity to spend time at a house so magnificent put together on a magnificent lakefront.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trevor G.

Beautiful and great get away
One of the nicest places I have ever stayed at. Beautiful inside and outside. A little hard to get to. Luke the property manager was very nice and helpful. We will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Allen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
house was amazing. needs more light. needs a tv in main room and or kitchen for movies. house needs substantial deep cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

Beautiful comfortable antique filled home
Perfect for large group or family reunions Enough space to ensure privacy or if one chooses interaction. Super view. And kitchen has every tool you need to create meals. Beds are comfortable and bedrooms well spaced apart. Just a lovey ehouse in a beautiful environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kathryn L.

Forge Lake Lodge June 2023
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the most beautiful private residence I’ve ever been in. The owners collections of unique items is outstanding. The facilities are exceptional and the home was very very clean with extra needed supplies.

8/10 Good

Keegan D.

Beautiful location, dated appliances
We absolutely loved the house and the property. Beautiful location, spacious stay, stunning views, great hiking. The only complaint was we had several issues with appliances: dishwasher wasn't working, heat went out and had to be fixed, icemaker didn't work, and the dryer vents were clogged and so the dryer took several cycles to dry clothes.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Kevin P.

Forge Lake Lodge
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great time, the layout of the house was fantastic. Some issues we had: Some TV's didn't work properly, house needs a good cleaning (cob webs in windows, oven was horrible, one burner worked properly on the outdoor grill). The hot tub was extremely hard to adjust (I got in it once for about 10 minutes, very disappointed). I love this house, beautiful from the outside, plenty of fridge space, freezer space, porch areas were fantastic also. For the amount of money I spent, I did expect it to be a little more clean.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

molly l.

Simply Amazing
Forge Lake Lodge is a one of a kind, breathtaking, peaceful and relaxing home rental on a pristine, crystal clear and calm lake. We happen to run across a waterfall during one of our boating adventures! Luke took care of us and checked in frequently or had another individual on stand-by should he be unavailable. Specifically, we wanted to have some provisions available on our arrival and a catered dinner for my daughters surprise "Avengers Themed Graduation Party" (yes, 18 and loves the Avengers). Luke directed us to Chef Jeff (J.S. Servin Enterprises) who knocked it out of the park! He was great to talk with and he food was amazing! We regularly rent luxury homes for 10-25 guests across the US. My husband, my daughter, myself and the 5 other guests would highly recommend this home to anyone and would encourage renters to secure a boat or pontoon! You must explore and enjoy Lake Nantahala!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Lovely week on a beautiful lake
Two families (9 people in all) had a great time during a 7-day stay. The location on the lake is fantastic with long, beautiful views. Very private. Amazing architecture with the huge log and stone construction. Big wrap-around decks and balconies. Amazing Master Suite on the top level. The three bedrooms on the lower level share a common bathroom that has two showers and two toilet closets...all very nicely done. Just need to be comfortable with sharing. The relatively new dock is big and fun...no problem with mooring a speedboat. The water was perfect for swimming, tubing, etc. About 79 degrees. The home's decorations and furniture are very unique and fun. Lots of taxidermy throughout...made for fun ghost stories with the kids. The only negatives worth mentioning: 1. The internet was very slow on macs/iphones and we couldn't get it to work at all on androids/pcs. 2. Zero cell coverage anywhere within 20 minutes of the home. A positive to us! 3. Some of the deck furniture is showing its age and needed some repair...but we still had plenty of comfortable seating. 4. The kitchen had very little available cabinet storage for food. But plenty of refrigerator and freezer space both in the kitchen and garage. The pots and pans, while plentiful, are showing their age. It was a relatively expensive rental, but we'd do it again! Will be great memory for the kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Richard D.

Not perfect, but the view cannot be beat!
We just returned from a five night stay at Forge Lake Lodge. We were a group of 10. Our initial impression was what an incredible place this is. Our group rents homes all over the world and this place is quite unique. The home is plenty large and all the rooms are very well equipped. Most of the bedrooms have Lake views. The lake is spectacular and quite calm since most of it is protected from development. We did have a few issues however. 1. The A/C on the bottom floor was broken during the first two nights of our stay but that was not so much of a problem as the nights were quite cool. 2. The jukebox which sends music throughout the home and ,I assume to the outdoor spaces ,was broken. 3. The oven was hard to regulate as it is obviously in need of recalibration. 4. The master bedroom had a beautiful copper tub. However, after filling it only about 1/4 full it began to leak all over the floor. 5. The gas fireplaces in the front main floor bedroom and the master bedroom upstairs are difficult to operate and seem to cycle on and off at random. 6. The advertised outdoor waterfall was broken. These may not seem like major issues but the management company and owner do advertise many of these extra amenities and the house did not deliver on some of them. I would also suggest to the management company/owner....put a few more signs on the road leading up to the property, especially where it forks right at The Wingate home. We all got confused there! It is a windy narrow road so all the help you can give your renters the better....!! I must say that the management company did communicate very well with us. Sasha and Luke were very pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

Fabulous Escape from Technology
Loved every minute of it. 18 members of our family from ages 2-80 had a wonderful time enjoying this great escape. Can't wait to come back in the spring!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Wedding guests
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed here with friends and family while we attended a wedding at Nantahala weddings. The house is beautiful and very well equipped and stocked.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Elaborate, private, lakefront retreat lodge - needs some care and updates
1st, I’d like to say we’d go again in a heartbeat. This is a true retreat. Views of mountains and lake are incredible, with plenty of places to enjoy them from the house and dock. The property manager was helpful and easy to communicate with. The gravel road is a bit long and treacherous but signs are helpful and we thought it was well maintained. Our visit was for a family wedding, with families at other lake homes nearby. Renting a boat to visit other docks and enjoy the lake was a huge bonus. Wi-Fi worked as well as could be expected in a location such as this, especially with multiple devices. We never turned on one of the many TV’s. We enjoyed being together, swimming, kayaks, hot tub, playing cards and games, putting together house puzzles with a handful of missing pieces and cooking and grilling. Having a meal plan is a must. Hit the market before you arrive, it will take a good hour to run out for something. The marina market and restaurant is not open everyday. In my opinion the house is best for only able bodied guests, and not young children that need constant supervision. Dark steep stairs. Rugs and furniture corners protrude from everywhere. The furniture is large scale throughout. I’m 5’7” and could barely use the master bath sink it was so massive. The house seems intentionally curated with lots of things to appreciate which only added to its charm and our good time. Some items have suffered damage and the property overall needs detailed cleaning and maintenance. I don’t know how the cleaning crew can choose what to focus on in the time they have. Cleanliness is relative anyway. For this massive house I’d say it was good. We felt the bathrooms, bedrooms, beds and floors were clean enough. There is plenty of linens. I don’t think there was a thing missing overall. You just have to feel comfortable exploring. The kitchen was our only challenge. Of course this is the space used the most and where everyone gathers. It was not very clean and every drawer and cabinet was a random mishmosh of pieces, mostly dirty. I’ve experienced this with other large homes as well. We tried to put things in a place that made sense, and it was nice that there was plenty of plates,glassware,flatware, and anything you needed. Except no sharp knives so my brother in law brought his own when he arrived. There is no pantry space in the kitchen so you have to get creative. I’d like to thank the owners for sharing this magnificent home.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
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8/10 Good

Pam B.

Spectacular lakefront getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This one-of-a-kind lodge is on one of the prettiest lakes in N.C., with gorgeous views of the mountains and easy access to a pontoon via Lakes End Marina for fun outings. The road to get there, however, is badly in need of grading, and the house needed a little sprucing up too (burned-out light bulbs, lights not working on the dock, non-working hot tub, disorganized kitchen, no dishwasher soap, house cold and dark upon arrival). But the furnishings and decor are like a museum, and we enjoyed discovering new finds throughout the week. The veranda overlooking the lake is a fabulous spot for morning coffee or an al fresco gathering.
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10/10 Excellent

Kritzia P.

Dream Vacation Home
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Forge Lake Lodge is a magical place to spend your time in Nantahala. My husband and I stayed there with our wedding party for our wedding weekend and could not have asked for a better experience. I only wish we had asked more people to stay in the house. It's huge! The master suite is bigger and better than we had imagined. Everything is so comfortable and spacious. The only negative is the length of the drive to get to and from the house from the main road. It's about a 10-15 minute drive depending on how comfortable you are driving on gravel. It's understandably long considering the position of the house on the lake. Not an issue if you are using the house as a retreat. However, since we had a lot of wedding related activities away from the house, we decided to rent a pontoon boat from the nearby marina for the whole weekend. I would highly recommend this option if you plan to use the cafe at the marina regularly as your dining option or have friends you want to visit in another lake house. It made it easy to transport a lot of people at once so that we could limit the amount of people that had to drive a car. Not to mention that it's pretty nice to just be able to take the boat out on the lake whenever you want. We really enjoyed the fact that the house had two main levels for people to hang out in. The lower level has a TV, bar area, its own terrace, and stand alone bathrooms which makes it just as comfortable to hang out in as the ground level. I really have nothing negative to say about the house. My friends are all talking about going back again some day with a bigger group because we would love to have more time to just enjoy the house without other obligations.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Can’t beat the view
Scary road in but best family stay in a long time!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Iltekin K.

Wonderful experience
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is gorgeous with all kind of is very spacious .Beds are very comfortable.Kitchen has everything you may need.View is breathtaking.Fire places are amazing and helped us to keep us warm when outside was 5 F.Christmas eve snowed and everything turned out more beautiful.Gettin the last 1.7 miles is not to hassle if the road is not icy.I want to mention Luke the property manager who is around the clock providing excellent service.Thank You Luke making our stay unforgettable.Korky &Family
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Escape from reality
This was a great escape from COVID. We were able to enjoy the home and lake with our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Stunning
This lodge was the perfect getaway with friends and family. The views on the lake are amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie L.

Great getaway
Amazing location and home. The landscaping alone was incredible. Only complaint would be confusion created by not knowing in advance the exact arrangements of bedrooms and bathrooms. The kind of information that’s really helpful in advance would be: we are bedrooms are located, size of bed, whether or not bathrooms are attached or nearby and whether or not they are shared with others. When there are 18 people in your group you really need that information in advance. In a house that size it is quite an ordeal to figure out who should sleep wear when everyone arrives at the same time. Lots of chaos in the beginning.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

A Weekend to Remember
We spent the weekend at Forge Lake Lodge amongst family and friends to renew our vows on our 15th wedding Anniversary. Everyone was amazed with this remarkable home. It exceeded all of my expectations. The pictures do not do it justice. The home is filled with museum quality antiques and artwork. Exploring the house and all the different pieces made the stay even more special and we appreciated the work and thought that went into making this remarkable home. The sunsets on the deck were breathtaking and the views of Nantahala Lake just melt all your stress away. The concierge Luke made us feel very welcome and went above and beyond to ensure we had a good stay. We will definitely be coming back. I highly recommend this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Russell P.

Beautiful place!
Luke- the property manager was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would suggest the owner pay a bit more attention to the details: pots and pans worn out, one ac unit was not functional. But- again- I would rent again in a heartbeat. Beautiful view, plenty of room, gray for large families.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larry V.

Unbelievable experience!
Luke, the property manager, thoroughly communicated with us prior to our arrival. He was there and greeted us on the front porch, which was a very nice touch. We received a thorough walk-thru that was filled with stories of the home - from planning and construction to how the home was decorated. Our visit could not have been better - we highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019