$949,000
About this home
Income-Producing Lakefront Cabin + Guest House + Game Room A turn-key lakefront retreat on pristine Lake Nantahala--equally suited as a high-performing vacation rental or a private family escape. Fully renovated in 2022 with new metal roofs, windows, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, this property blends modern reliability with rare historic character. Main Lodge 3BR / 2BA with custom woodwork throughout Warm, inviting interiors crafted from authentic American Chestnut--a feature seldom found today Expansive windows framing lake and mountain views Guest House 1BR / 1BA + king loft Full kitchen and comfortable living area Ideal for multi-family stays or added rental income 3030 Game Room Pool, foosball, ping pong, and air hockey Additional storage for kayaks, paddleboards, and lake gear A huge value-add for rental appeal and guest experience Outdoor Living & Lake Access Private dock on deep, clear Lake Nantahala 1,600+ sq ft of decking with panoramic water and mountain vistas Space for dining, lounging, and unforgettable sunsets Investment Highlights Fully furnished and move-in ready Established online presence with 40+ five-star Google reviews Strong SEO and direct-booking pipeline Proven performer in the short-term rental market Chestnut Lakeside Lodge offers the best of both worlds: a beautifully restored lakefront sanctuary and a reliable income-producing asset.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Hive MLS
- MLS #
- 98524441
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Mt Moriah
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 426
- On market date
- February 14, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.66 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
- District
- Cherokee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 129
- Student:teacher ratio
- 32.3:1
- District
- Macon County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Topton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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Data source: Listing information provided by Hive MLS via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 19, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.