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Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream

Lodge in Topton

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Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Map
Topton, NC

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Rivers Raft Company - 8 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Nantahala Lake - 30 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 44 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 44 min drive - 48.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 60 min drive - 67.2 km

Restaurants

  • Lakes End Cafe & Grill
  • Moonshiner's Steakhouse
  • ‪Lakes End Marina - ‬20 min drive
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
  • Wayah Cafe

About this property

Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream

Lodge on the waterfront
Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream feature thoughtful touches such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like internet access.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2.5 bathrooms with hair dryers
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting, and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Hope you enjoyed your stay. Please remove all used sheets and towels and place them next to Washer/Dryer. You can start a load of laundry if you like.
Put any dirty dishes in dishwasher and start the dishwasher,
Make sure lights are off and door is locked when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Space for playpen or blow up mattress

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Running Branch Nantahala rafting zipline wifi Dtv Firepit stream
Running Branch Nantahala rafting zipline wifi Dtv Firepit stream

Frequently asked questions

Is Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Nantahala River is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Reviews

Running Branch Lodge (cabin) Nantahala,rafting,zipline,Wifi, dtv, firepit,stream Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 130 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful long weekend and this place is in the perfect location. The location is very private and quiet Perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second year to stay in your beautiful home. We stayed for Christmas this year and we had the most wonderful relaxing 10 days we have had all year. Your home and property are simply amazing and we can't wait to be back!!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Awesome

Beautiful property
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nantahala

If you like fishing, rafting, hiking and site seeing without all the large crowds, this is place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

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

Birthday Get Away

Property is nice. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Family getaway

Loved this cabin. Loved hearing and seeing the little creek beside the cabin. Beautiful inside with all we needed to enjoy our stay. Would go back again and highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

J W.

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

Great location in quiet gated community

My wife and I visit the area annually and bring our dog. The cabin has a great location and is well kept. We were content with the accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda C., Brunswick,Ga

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

Great Stay

Everything was clean a quiet! The property is in a gated community and convenient to the rivers. Lots of great fishing and hiking just a few miles away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great cabin, beautiful area!

Although the weather wasn’t great, the cabin was still great! The owners were very easy to deal with and very accommodating. Cell service isn’t great but it’s to be expected in that area. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay at the Running Branch Lodge. The place is just as advertised; secluded in the woods, quite & peaceful with the stream babbling in the background. The area surrounding Topton, NC is awesome, so many views of the mountains & streams. If you like rafting or fly fishing this is the spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Amazing stay

Ana was fantastic! The house was spotless and just as described. We unfortunately lost our key and they were quick to respond and help us through the situation. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Beautiful

Wonderful location. Easy access. Beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David E.

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

Nice place

The place was nice and clean. Everything was pretty modern and just overall very good. I would stay here again for sure. There is almost no cell reception in this area, but the cabin had wifi which was a MUST!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Peaceful....

Everything you could
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirstyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was mind-blowing! A real gem. I was excited to find there was actually some S/P in the kitchen to cook with as a lot of VRBO's have zero to start with for the kitchen so it was nice to not have to buy S/P in a cooking family. The check-out instructions stated to strip the beds and start a load of laundry if possible, though be sure absolutely nothing is left out bc we got an extra charge for some dishes left out - not complaining, it's a PSA. Check-in process very easy - instructions sent a couple days ahead of time, host was communicative leading up to the reservation.
view from "front yard"
the creek running alongside property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

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

Nice Getaway

Very relaxing by the creek. The cabin was very clean and had everything you needed. The outside was big enough to keep our dog entertained especially the ckeek and ponds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay H.

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

Beautiful Cabin with Peaceful Setting

This cabin was perfect for me, my husband and sister-in-law to stay. We had our coffee on the porch each morning with the sound of the creek right beside the house, and enjoyed a fire in the fire pit each evening. We went to Andrews and rode and rail bikes one day and went to Bryson City and went tubing the next day. Great trip. perfect location. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

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

Great stay for fly fishing Nantahala.

My friends and I came to the area for a fly fishing trip in the Nantahala. The cabin was very clean and comfortable and the location was perfect with access to the river just minutes away to the lower river and the delayed harvest section. The cabin has a nice wrap around patio to chill and listen to the relaxing creek just below and also made good use of the grill. I look forward to returning to this area and will book again if available.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shay M., Panama City

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

Absolutely Beautiful Getaway

My husband and I came to celebrate his birthday and our anniversary and it was everything that we wanted. It snowed and was so magical especially with the flowing creek. Due to the weather we had to cut our stay short but we’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Beautiful Cabin!

My husband and I spent 10 days at this little slice of heaven! The cabin is lovely and spacious with everything you need. It was extremely clean and furnished beautifully! I had a few questions before we arrived and Ana was very responsive everytime. We've always stayed at other places for our annual trip to NC but this is our favorite of all! Thank you Ana, for making this trip extra special...see you next year!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

curtis c.

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

Running branch

Nice area and property. Lacks reliable internet, no big deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Great Cabin

Cabin was very clean and had everything that you needed! It was a nice home away from home! The stream out front of the cabin was nice to sit and listen to while having our morning coffee! We sat outside a few nights and had a fire and watched the fireflies! There’s a good bit of them!! So neat to see! So peaceful and quiet! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison E.

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

Perfect getaway!

We loved everything about our stay here. As other reviews indicated, the pictures do not do the place justice. We loved the privacy and the stream running right next to the porch. It was so comfortable and well appointed. I have never felt so relaxed even with energetic 11 and 8 year olds in tow. The location was super convenient for the activities we wanted—ziplining, hiking, visiting Cherokee and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. The kids rated the trip a 10/10 and this is coming from kids who have been to Disney three times. :) I couldn’t have enjoyed it any more than we did, and can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Heaven on a mountain!

Absolutely amazing! This cabin was perfect. It was better than described! We couldn't believe this was our cabin for the week when we pulled up! It was beautiful! Almost totally secluded in a valley. We never saw anybody the whole time we were there. Sitting on the wrap-around porch in the morning's and evening's watching and listening to the babbling brook that runs right in front of the cabin was so peaceful. We will be back every year. Thank you so much for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023