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Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Interior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled along Lake Santeetlah, this cozy 1950's bungalow offers a peaceful retreat for bikers, hikers, and kayakers. Unwind on the front porch or in the open living space with plenty of natural light. Prepare hearty meals in the full kitchen and enjoy them at the large farm table.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking

Bikers, Hikers, Kayakers, this Cozy 3 bedroom 1950's bungalow along Lake Santeetlah is located less than a mile off of HWY129 with easy access from the Tail of the Dragon and the Cheoah River Rapids.. We have covered motorcycle parking. Just 5 minutes to Santeetlah Marina, and a short drive to Joyce Kilmer National Forest, Cherohala Skyway, hiking,biking and kayaking! Great for a family or group of friends for a rustic retreat. This simple cottage has a wonderful front porch and open living dining space with lots of windows and a large farm table with plenty of room for card games or hearty breakfast. We have a full kitchen to prepare meals . We have a washer and dryer for your convenience.There is a full oven and stove, microwave, refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker.
Free WiFi
ROKU tv

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing 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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Map
Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Nantahala National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest - 20 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Fontana Lake - 30 min drive - 42.9 km
  • Fontana Village Resort Marina - 31 min drive - 43.6 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kin Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Caffe De Olla - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Papas Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pacifico Mexican Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking located?

This family-friendly Robbinsville cottage is located on a lake, just steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Santeetlah Lake. Santeetlah Town Hall and Cheoah River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Reviews

Cottage along Lake, Tail of the Dragon and covered motorcycle parking Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 63 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nickie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Cute house small yard well stocked

My only complaint is the yard is a bit small and close to the road (we have 2 small kids) good news the road was not super busy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great little place right at the tail of the dragon we put 3 bike under the shed would recommend for riders
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer W.

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

Great place for what we needed

Clean functional and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius S.

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

Riding the Tail

The property listing was accurate and Amy was very prompt in responding to my questions about rhe area. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tucker

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay. Cottage was quiet and comfortable. Plenty of room for our group of 5. Just a few minutes outside Robbinsvile and a short drive to the Cherohala Skyway, Tail of the Dragon, and Fontana Dam. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Overnight for Tail of the Dragon

Self check in and out. Clean, stocked with clean towels and linens. We were not here long enough to cook for ourselves, but that is a big factor when I book stays. This had a full kitchen, grill, fire pit, washer, dryer and ample space to eat and lounge. Plenty of off street parking for our cars. In between the Tail and town. We will be looking to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful little home in a great location to the Dagon’s Tail and the Cherohala Skyway. One bed was a little low for anyone with mobility issues but they were all very comfortable! Lots of amenities and the host was super helpful. She had her dad replace the broken coffee pot the same day I reported it was not working. The home is located in a quiet neighborhood close to a beautiful lake and has cover parking for motorcycles and provides rags to clean them if you need to. I would absolutely recommend it to friends or family and hope I get the opportunity to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

deborah m.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Needs a great deal of work

Three bedrooms and we could only use two since the other bed squeaked so bad, I slept on it instead of one of the couples and we had to use the couch. That was a problem with the yard light shinning in both windows Put the covers over your head. No soap in the shower so we had to wait until our next stop to shower. The water was so bad we use the bottle water to brush teeth. Fire had occurred in one room on door to the furnace . No ice trays, dish cloths to do dishes. It was a place we couldn't wait to get away from. Worst in all my VRBO rentals. I would like some money back on the rental since it was so subpar. How do I do that?
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia A.

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

Fishing Vacation

This house is a clean home suitable for a fishing vacation. The bathroom is a little small, and we noticed it had a sulfur smell. We did buy water to use for cooking and coffee pot.The parking area is small also. It was a tight fit to park a truck and boat. Otherwise, everything was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean F.

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

Cozy place

Really nice and quiet stay.It has everything we were looking for.The only thing we weren't sure is the running water it has kind of a strange smell to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

RICK

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caz Cole

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

Cozy

Warm cozy and nostalgic. Felt like staying with my grandma back in the day!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

W

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

Nice place

Everything was great good folks!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Hurrican Helene Dragon 2024

We had a 9 day total motorcycle trip. 3 nights here included. We arrived the day after hurricane hit Western NC. We were met with alot of wet land. So arrival was nice to speak with owners to make sure all people were safe and property protected. We were definitely the lucky ones. Power, internet and motorcycle riding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness
Really nice place. Great value!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Do not stay here if you want to prepare your meals on site.

I would not use the pots and pans to prepare any food I wanted to eat. They were that bad, in horrible shape, and should have been trashed a long time ago. Disgusting! The grill was a piece of junk which I would also not use for food I planned to consume. The ice maker did not work and there were no ice cube trays. I cut my visit short because of these issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

Excellent Location and Private

Very happy with location especially to location for tail of the Dragon. Also enjoyed the surrounding area. Very quiet and peaceful and all local people who we had contact with were exceptionally friendly and courteous. Host was very accommodating and promptly answered any questions or concerns.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael G.

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

A Shower Renovation Away

Very good location for driving enthusiasts in the area for the roads. Set on a quiet road just off Hwy 129 and less than 10 minutes from the conveniences of Robbinsvillle. It’s an older property and that’s most evident in the shower which has some mildew problems. Otherwise, the cottage is fully stocked and got rave reviews from my group of friends. I’m
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Perfect location

Very clean and great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute bungalow

We rented this property last minute when our original rental became full with other family members. It’s a cute property in a good location, in adequate condition for its age.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

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

Wedding getaway

Had came from Florida for my brother wedding and was able check in early have all things needed like cookware and washer and dryer made for great staj
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Bike get away

Group of guys using the house as a base for all the amazing riding in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett G.

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

Great Value- Great Location

We took the motorcycles out for a trip. The cabin is at the end of The Tail of The Dragon. We rode many beautiful roads from the cabin. It’s does have a musty smell but everything was nice inside. Little cover for the two bikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ivelisse C.

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

Vacaciones en NC

La propiedad es comoda. Solo tuvimos unos pequeños detalles negativos como la estufa q solo contaba con 2 hornillas y el grill en la parte afuera estaba muy deteriorado para poder realizar una buena parrillada como deseabamos.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Great home!

Easy to find, nice quiet location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023