Would you like to get away from it all? …escape to a secluded log cabin in the woods a short stroll from a crystal clear mountain lake? A private place where you can lose all track of time? … fish… swim… take a leisurely boat ride? Or just relax on the covered porch and your hot tub spa?

'A Lake Memory' is that place. A private lake and mountain view vacation log cabin hideaway next to a remote mountain lake between Franklin and Andrews, in South Western North Carolina. Definitely off the beaten path, and well worth the scenic mountain drive.

Take your honeymoon, anniversary or family vacation at this clean, comfortable and romantic log cabin just a short stroll from a crystal clear mountain lake, where you can fish, swim, kayak, canoe or rent a pontoon boat. Or just enjoy the mountain view and peace from your secluded, relaxing hot tub on the covered porch.

Inside, you will find all the comforts of home - a cozy living room with two sofas and gas log rock fireplace. An entertainment center with a 32 inch TV, plus a home theater projector and sound system with an 84 inch big screen, VCR, DVD, and DirecTV TOTAL CHOICE PREMIER Satellite television with NFL SUNDAY TICKET and over 215 channels including HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and Starz movies.

Your log cabin near the lake comfortably sleeps 8 in 4 bedrooms with king beds. 2 of the bedrooms are in the loft, they are separate, but have only 3 walls, the front is open.

The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need to prepare all your meals at the cabin - refrigerator with icemaker, stove, microwave, blender, coffee-maker, toaster, dishwasher, pots and eating and cooking utensils.

Outside, the cabin has a covered porch with a hot tub spa, a picnic table and a charcoal grill.

Bathrobes, linens, towels, hairdryers, paper goods, shampoo and detergents are furnished. Just bring your CDs, DVDs or video tapes, food and charcoal for the grill.

With everything this cabin offers, you may not want to get back in the car. But in the event you should decide to add a little adventure to your getaway, you’ll be just a short drive from white water rafting and kayaking on the Nantahala and Ocoee rivers. Plus all the other great activities the North Carolina Smokies have to offer.

Only a scenic 1.5 to 2 hour drive from Asheville NC, Atlanta GA, Chattanooga, Knoxville TN and Greenville SC.

If all this sounds like the perfect family, honeymoon or anniversary getaway …it is.

For availability and reservations, click here
or call us at 678-383-4231.

PLEASE NOTE! A $25 reservation fee is required when you submit your booking. We will email you a confirmation with payment instructions shortly after we receive your reservation.

This cabin is perfect for a honeymoon or anniversary with its cozy fireplace and romantic hot tub spa; at the same time the spaciousness of the cabin makes it perfect for a large family gathering or reunion.

Area Activities

There's plenty to do in the area. 'A Lake Memory' is just a short drive from the white water rafting, canoeing and kayaking venues on the Nantahala and Ocoee rivers. That's in addition to all the great activities the North Carolina Smokies have to offer. You may bring your own boat or jet ski, or rent a pontoon boat on Lake Nantahala.

Fishing - A low number of boaters makes Nantahala Lake a great fishing lake. You'll find walleye, crappie, sunfish, trout and bass all available for your private fish fry at 'A Lake Memory'. And below the dam, where the river cascades toward the Nantahala Gorge, you'll find some of the best fly fishing spots in the eastern US.

Horseback Riding - Several nearby stables, including Lonesome Dove Stables, offer guided horseback trail riding.

Railroad Excursion - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad, in nearby Dillsboro and Bryson City, offers several scenic excursions.

Mountain Biking - The nearby Tsali trails offer some of the best mountain biking trails. Bikes can be rented at the Nantahala Outdoor Center .

Other nearby things to do - Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee Indian Reservation, Biltmore House, Cherohala Skyway, Tail of the Dragon motorcycle excursions, Blue Ridge Parkway.

Tail of the Dragon and Cherohala Skyway NC and TN Motorcycle excursion road.
The Tail of the Dragon at Deals Gap, with 318 curves in 11 miles, is America ’s number one motorcycle and sports car road. The nearby Cherohala Skyway is quickly becoming number two with its remote 60 miles of scenic mountain highway. The area also has other roads less traveled, but just as exciting. Come and discover them all.

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Hope you join us in the mountains.

Don't miss the fabulous Autumn Leaf Season...
reserve now for next fall.

Nature's annual autumn color festival is certainly one of the greatest shows on earth and the peak begins in North Carolina's mountains higher elevations in late September and lasts to early November in the lower valleys.

Fall leaf color reports, along with suggested drives, events calendar and plenty of area information.