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Quaint, Private log cabin mountain top retreat

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Quaint, Private log cabin mountain top retreat

This is the perfect get away. Enjoy this private quiet setting with beautiful long range views. This property has a nice elevation that keeps it cool in the hot summer months. Everything you'll need is at your finger tips. It is truly a home away from home. Relax in the hot tub or take a nature walk on several trails that leads from the top of this property or just relax in the rocking chairs on the front porch and enjoy the views. You may see a stray Deer come strolling by. Dine inside or out with a large picnic table close by and a fire pit with seating all around. There is plenty to do including rafting and fly fishing at the near by river or boating at the lake.This is a true log built cabin and easily sleeps six. It has a wood burning stove along with baseboard heat, TV's, full kitchen, telephone, out door grille and all the comforts of home, just stop at the store on your way in for groceries. Perfect cabin for ALL seasons.

Property manager

Dan and Sheyla Hawley

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Only dogs allowed

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Quaint, Private log Cabin Mountain top Retreat Cabin
Quaint, Private log Cabin Mountain top Retreat Topton
Quaint, Private log Cabin Mountain top Retreat Cabin Topton

About the area

Map
topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 17 min drive
  • Nantahala Lake - 21 min drive
  • Fontana Lake - 26 min drive
  • Bryson City Gem Mine - 27 min drive
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rivers End Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Pizza By the River - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Burger Basket - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Noc Adventure Center - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint, Private log cabin mountain top retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Quaint, Private log cabin mountain top retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint, Private log cabin mountain top retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint, Private log cabin mountain top retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is steps from Nantahala National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Queens Creek Lake and Nantahala River. Appalachian Rivers Raft Company and Lakes End Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Quaint, Private log cabin mountain top retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 221 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 235 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 235 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a wonderful time staying at this cabin. It is such a beautiful peaceful place, very clean and and Dan was very helpful with any question we had. We are looking forward to returning as soon as we can.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing Short Of Amazing
Everything from booking the cabin to the stay itself was perfect. Great cabin tucked away in the mountain that offers a quiet vacation to spend with your family/friends. The hosts were easy to speak with and provided everything needed for a fantastic experience. Thank you for sharing your cabin with us and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken I., Melbourne ,Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Old reliable
We have stayed here mutiple times. If your looking for simple, peace, and privacy this is your place. Very easy to work with owners whom always are open for questions. Dont freak out with no AC. I am a florida boy and several years ago I stayed in the summer and saw no AC. Just open the windows and let the mountain do its job. They have a few fans and its more than comfortable in the evenings. Prettiest road in western NC is Wayah road which you take if going west off the mountain. Bryson city, Murphy, Cherokee, Franklin, Dillsboro is all relatively close. Great cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maciek K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful oasis
We had a great time staying at the cabin. Very quiet and peaceful.Great communication with the owner. Thank you again for sharing your cabin with us. Maciek K.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd stay
This was our 3rd two week stay. We enjoy the seclusion and incredible location. Lots to explore in the area, then a private solitude upon return. Cabin is well stocked.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute dream!
Our family loves to visit the mountains every summer and this cabin felt like a home away from home. Beautiful and peaceful it was absolutely perfect! The owners are wonderful and you can tell that they value their property and their renters. We will definetely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mei L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Mountain Oaisis
The perfect place to get away from it all. Beautiful location and wonderful hikes all around. 10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Such a cool location. Great activities all around: rafting, hiking, fishing, etc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet serenity
My family and I enjoyed this private little cabin very much. It gave us some wholesome experiences and wonderful memories to treasure! It was truly beautiful and peaceful! The location of this cabin is perfect. Groceries are 25 minutes away and horseback riding, awesome hiking trails (e.g., Wesser Bald), and whitewater rafting are 15 to 30 minutes away. The owner was responsive when contacted and was kind to provide plenty of towels, soap, paper items, cleaning supplies, and so on so we didn't need to purchase such items. You will need charcoal for the grill, but the cabin is stocked with the rest of the essentials (e.g., pans, plates, cups, etc.). There was some dust built up in some areas, but the cabin was mostly clean. There is no AC, but the air was cool enough. The driveway can be a little nerve racking, even for people like us who have years of experience with challenging mountain roads. We were informed by a local fireman that he has had to rescue people on the driveway, mostly in the winter, who tried backing up on the driveway and drove off the side of the mountain. So, if you choose this gem of a cabin, do not back up and do not try to park at the barn. Stay to the left, keep driving until you find the cabin, and maybe consider bringing an AWD or 4WD vehicle (I can't imagine trying to drive to the cabin in the winter without AWD/4WD). The driveway takes about three-and-a-half minutes to navigate at a safe speed (two-and-a-half once you get the hang of it).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for peace, quiet, and seclusion
My wife and I were looking for a place to have a quiet and secluded retreat to celebrate our 30th anniversary. This was the perfect place for just that! The location is very remote, yet also close to many hiking trails, and other outdoor activities. We went to dinner in Bryson City one evening, which was not too far away. The cabin is very clean and stocked with plenty of dishes, small appliances, linens, towels, blankets, etc. All major appliances were in great working condition. The TV's in the living areas and bedroom are hooked up with DirectTV, but they were rarely used as we spent most of the time on the porch soaking in the amazing views and listening to the chattering birds. The hot tub was in perfect working condition and was greatly appreciated after a morning of hiking and for an evening soak. We were nervous about the driveway at first based on other reviews, but our Odyssey minivan made it up with no problems. Put it in low gear, take it slow and easy, and enjoy the climb as it takes you deeper and deeper into the woods with a wonderful refuge at the top of the road. It was easy and fun each time we traversed it after that! It is difficult to put into words the feelings of isolation, peace and calm that we felt during our stay. We didn't want to leave and we definitely want to return. If you are looking for a place to escape the stress of everyday life and relax surrounded by nature’s peace and quiet, this is the place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Top Oasis
This location was quiet and beautiful. The cabin was clean and well stocked. We had a wonderful weekend of hiking, waterfalls, and relaxing evenings. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
This property has now become our favorite. Coming from a busy area in Florida all we wanted was peace and quiet and this quaint cabin gave us just that. Dan was the perfect host checking in on us and providing us places to eat in town and making sure we stopped at the grocery store before we drove to the cabin. The drive into the cabin was epic and the hot tub was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend. Even my teenager daughter had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Slice of heaven
We really enjoyed this beautiful cabin. If you want to take a step away from your busy everyday life this is the place to stay. We loved everything about it from the hot tube to the fire pit❤️ The views are breathtaking! We have never stayed in a place so tucked away. The owners are very nice and attentive. Thank you for being a great host. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular Cabin
Shayla and Dan were amazing hosts, available to answer any questions I had and provided great information about the cabin once we arrived. The pictures really don’t do this cabin justice. Gorgeous views and literally everything we needed was available to us. It was the most peaceful away from everything trip we’ve ever been able to find. A absolute pleasure to wind down with only the distraction of birds and squirrels.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay P., Tampa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disconnect that we needed
This is our second stay at Dan and Sheyla’s Happy Top cabin. Once in 2021 and now 2023. We enjoy the time we can disconnect and relax in the mountains. At arrival the cabin was clean and ready. Dan called via home phone to check in on us and made sure we arrived safely. Dan also made sure we had proper heat during our stay and that we were comfortable in all aspect of our stay. The cabin has 99% of all necessary equipment to make your stay with them easy. I.e pots, pans, plates, etc. Per my last advice when traveling to Happy Top - bring the food you’ll want and need for the duration of stay and you’ll be set. Nantahala outdoor Center is 40-45 mins away for a nice outdoor activity, shops and restaurants, note: Lake Ends restaurant closes for the winter season and doesn’t open back until spring so be aware of business season closures. The WiFi in the cabin is nice to have specially when checking local businesses and what to do around the area. Overall another successful stay at Happy Top. My only request is additional outdoor lighting at the fire pit area and hot tub area. Because when you’re telling scary campfire stories and start to hear things in the woods it really gets you. 😂 👻
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
An amazing getaway
We've stayed here once before and enjoyed it so much we decided to come back during a different season. We love the peace and quiet here and the view from the front patio is so perfect that we spent most of our time outside taking it all in. The cabin itself is perfect and has everything you could possibly need. The driveway up isn't paved, but we had no trouble driving up in my VW Golf front wheel drive. We'll definitely be staying again here in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B. S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem!!!
This cabin has become a new Favorite for our Mountain retreats. It was very well appointed with all the items of home and great attention to detail. Although the leaves are still on the trees; it has great views from the property. It is a close drive to some many various recreational spots which we were able to access and enjoy. We carried our two dogs and they both love the place also. I actually had an issue connected with the TV satellite, so I made a call to the owner. He answered immediately and graciously helped me through the process; problem solved. My partner and I were amazed at how clean and well kept the whole area around Nanatahalla is. Having stayed in vacation cabins across the Appalachian Mountains for over 30 years; this place is truly at the very top of the list.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

V Y., Kennesaw

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Tranquility
I cannot say enough about this clean, quaint, cozy, everything mountain-wonderful, true log cabin. The hosts were more than welcoming and were very attentive during our stay. It was a nice touch for them to call the house phone to welcome us and also tell us goodbye, very personable and I enjoyed chatting with Dan. The cabin was perfect, the view was perfect, so many wonderful things in nature to do around you. We had no issue with the driveway and our average-sized SUV is not 4 wheel drive. It is nothing more than a narrow, dirt road leading to the most perfect cabin! You will not be let down choosing this property for your mountain getaway. Everything that you will possibly need is at your fingertips, as the hosts thought of everything! We look forward to coming back very soon! Thanks Dan and Sheyla!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Tranquility
I cannot say enough positive things about this rental. The cabin is cozy and comfortable. The kitchen is stocked. The bed is comfortable. The owners are friendly and easy to get ahold of. The location is the absolute best part. The cabin is secluded and quiet. We left the windows open day and night and enjoyed the mountain air and natural sounds. The views are beautiful. We barely scratched the surface on the many hiking trails nearby. We will most definitely rent this cabin again if given the opportunity!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We’ve been doing this for years. It was our 46 anniversary. By far the best cottage we’ve rented. We both enjoyed the sunrises and sunsets. Watching the birds and the squirrels and chipmunks listening to. listening to the owls. The cabin, on arrival was very very clean. You felt like you were at home as you were entered the cabin, well supplied with everything that you might need when you enjoy the campfires . Although it rained with a covered porch. it was very pleasant.we will definitely stay again .
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another amazing experience
Secluded, peaceful setting. Plenty of room and well equipped. They are very responsive and will assist immediately if needed. We will be back. Driveway is intense with some treacherous parts. We used our 4 wheel drive, so just be aware. You could not have low lying vehicle or tall vehicle due to tree branches. It was part of the adventure, but very helpful to have our Jeep.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Louis L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Secluded
Very secluded and quiet. Well appointed and very comfortable house with everything you could need. Lovely outdoor space including a hot tub with an awesome view. Only caveat is the driveway which is quite steep. 4wd recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased
Loved the location just what we were looking for. Looking forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deep T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded and Serene
Beautiful cabin at a quiet place on top of a hill. My kids had a great time during our stay, loved the hot tub! My dog had a great time too. The owners were prompt with our queries, called us to check how we were doing, suggested a few nice places to visit. Really appreciate it. Looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023