Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Santeetlah Lake

We had a wonderful time at this lake house. Plenty of room for my family of five to spread out and relax and such a beautiful setting. The house had everything we needed to just relax and spend time there. The kitchen was very well stocked with equipment. My sons loved fishing in the lake and we all enjoyed sitting around to bonfire at night. It was wonderful. Next time we will stay for longer!

Very private location. Peaceful getaway. Not so far from town that running to the grocery is a chore, nor too far from great hikes. Our medium sized dog enjoyed the fenced in yard and we all sunbathed on the deck. Will stay again!

We enjoyed a relaxing 3 night stay in Bobby and Dina’s beautiful, river house and they were the perfect hosts! They were very responsive to questions and even offered area suggestions including a wonderful local butcher, for our BBQ night on the deck, listening to the peaceful sounds of the river. This home had everything we needed to prepare meals, very clean and tastefully decorated. We highly recommend this home for your trip to the Murphy area and would love to return when we have more time to fish & kayak!

Our host Diane was wonderful to work with, very responsive and friendly. The home was beautiful and in such a peaceful setting. Very close to town and not far from the blue ridge parkway, tubing, rafting, shopping, good food, hiking. Really just perfect. My favorite part was the deck overlooking the creek and listening to the birds, exquisite.

We have stayed at Mark's place 3 different times. It is our favorite getaway. I love the kitchen, record player, fireplace, view and hot tub. The cherry on top is that it is pet friendly. Hope to come back again.

Will be coming back to this space!! So beautiful, every detail and amenity was available and thought through. Felt right at home & was able to bring the pups! We forgot a water bowl & Lindsey had one ready for us when we got there with plenty of paw towels and doggie bags!! Also, expect a pretty steep driveway! We have a 4-WD and AWD vehicle and had little to no problems. Thank you to Lindsey for offering this amazing space !

Nick is an absolutely wonderful host, and the house is just beyond incredible. The view is AMAZING, and you can see the attention to detail all over the home as well. The smore kit and fire starters were so thoughtful too! Thank you Nick for an incredible stay and a wonderful menory 🙏 I will most definitely be back. The sunset is a must see as well from the deck!!!!

I have a brother who lives in the area. This is my 3rd or 4th stay here. I love the cabins. The cost is very reasonable. It’s always clean, comfortable and peaceful here and I’m able to bring my dog.

Exactly as portrayed. Loved the little covered porch! Location was perfect for our visit to Cade's Cove.

Honestly, don't usually do the review thing. But, with this property I had to. WOW is all I can say. if your looking for a peaceful mountain vacation or long weekend this is the place. There are no pictures that can justify the actual mountain views. The cabin itself was extremely clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable. The peace of mind to let the dogs out in the fenced yard or porch is a huge plus! Jo, was an excellent host, always quick to reply. Even when we decided to add an extra night in the middle of our trip. Cannot recommend this property enough!!!

We loved Cale's cabin! It's in a gated cabin community but surrounded with trees, so still felt private. It's not as quiet as a backcountry cabin would be - we could hear some road noise, especially weekend motorcyclists - but we didn't find it particularly distracting. Because of the topology, I doubt it's possible to completely escape the sounds of civilization here. I don't usually use hot tubs at rentals but this one was so squeaky-clean that I couldn't resist. We loved the hammock chair & porch swing! The porch is deep enough to enjoy even when it was raining. The location is 10 minutes from the Cades Cove entrance to Great Smoky Mountain Nat'l Park and 5 minutes from Townsend, a small town but big enough for restaurants and coffee shops, a grocery store, ice cream stand, brew pub, and places to go tubing, horseback riding, etc. This area is oriented to outdoor enthusiasts, not entertainment & shopping. The driveway was as steep as noted but gave our Prius no problems.

Diane's house is just lovely! The views are incredible! We enjoyed every minute of our stay, especially sitting on the deck in the evenings enjoying the sunset. The house is located within the Fontana Village area so we were also able to take advantage of the general store and pool. Diane was proactive in her communication with me and always available to answer any questions I had. This views from this house must be experienced in person!! It's just breathtaking!

We had an absolutely amazing time staying here, from the home itself to the outdoors surrounding it was exactly the peaceful, serene environment we were needing. The house literally had everything that we could’ve possibly needed cookware wise and even cleaning wise because although we were on vacation in a neat freak and with 2 boys the messes are sure to follow. Our host was so kind and responsive and gave us so many wonderful recommendations for things to do with our sons. We did not want to leave 💕 thank you so much for having us.

Nancy made us feel welcome from the start! She was so prepared for any question that I asked and made me feel that I was more than a guest - I was a new friend. Hoping to revisit with more family - the home and location are beautiful!

The perfect place for a weekend getaway!! It’s close to all the restaurants and activities Townsend has to offer, as well as being minutes from the park. We’ll definitely be back!

Super cute and modern cabin tucked away in the trees—perfect for a peaceful getaway. 20–30 minutes from nearby towns like Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Murphy, NC. The space was very clean and incredibly cozy, with lots of natural light during the day thanks to the large windows, and several lamps for a cozy night in. Large back yard with fencing for the pup was a plus! The host was proactive and accommodating, making check-in and check-out seamless. Highly recommend staying here!

What a great trip! The house was perfect for four senior ladies on a Girls Trip. So much fun… wonderful time with friends, yummy food, beautiful surroundings… ate all of our meals on the spacious screened porch overlooking the lake. We are already planning on coming back next year!

Becky was a great host and answered every question we asked promptly. The check in was easy and the house had every item you needed in the kitchen. Along with plenty of towels for the bathrooms. The house was right on the water with a dock. I would definitely book from Becky again.

adorable cabin surrounded by trees with a very convenient dog park across from the driveway. i loved staying at this cabin! it truly made our trip so much better. the hosts were very friendly & helpful. there's grocery stores >5 min from cabin & a cute downtown area with shops & eats all close by. i would live there if i could!

Our stay with Celeste and Philip was lovely. You can tell the hosts put a lot of effort into making a comfortable stay for their guests. The house is beautifully decorated with lots of cozy touches. The only downside is that there isn’t a great view of the lake but you are still surrounded by nature and getting to the water only takes a few minutes. Overall a really nice place for anyone looking to get off the grid but still have all the amenities of your own home.

Wonderful spot, loved the cabin andthe kayaks and private doc.

This is a nice and private cabin right off the Tail of the Dragon and the Cheoah River. The cabin is secluded but your just a few minutes from Tapoco Lodge and Joyce Kilmer Forest. We stayed here to kayak the Cheoah River and bring our 9 month old and this place was great.

We enjoyed our stay at the Blackberry Cottage. The cottage is very comfortable with lots of great places to lounge both inside and out. We really enjoyed the screened-in porch, especially the bistro table. The back deck was great for grilling and making smores in the solo firepit stove. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean and inviting. The kitchen was well equipped and as described. The lake is just a short walk down the road. Although we had really nice weather and didn't need them, the cottage has lots of games and DVDs which would be perfect to pass the time on a rainy day. The wi-fi worked very well.

This is our second time staying here and we just absolutely love our stay every time. It's a beautiful, comfortable home with stunning views that you'll absolutely fall in love with. We come down for a car event called Wookies in the Woods and we are able to have 8 cars in the driveway for our stay. Bryan also added a pressure washer this year which made cleaning our vehicles for the event so effortless. We absolutely love staying here, and will continue to recommend it to everyone. Bryan, thank you for everything!