Welcome to The Moose Lodge. Where nature invites you home...
The Great Outdoors in Topton, North Carolina
Nantahala Lake is quietly nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. We are surrounded by the Pisgah, Cherokee, Great Smokey Mountain, and the Nantahala National Forest. People from all walks of life travel to our pristine North Carolina vacation rental home for many reasons. Some to relax with family and reconnect with nature. While others combine outdoor activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating. We often hear about couples that want to seal their love with a Nantahala wedding.
Be our guest.
To assist in making your stay as pleasant as possible, we invite you to call or text our property rentals manager Randy Ahrens (828) 283-3130 with any questions or concerns. Randy is empowered to ensure The Moose Lodge exceeds your expectations. We hope that you treasure the property as much as we do, and we wish you a relaxing, memorable, and enjoyable stay. Sit back, relax, or try hiking our pristine, panoramic lake and mountains!
Check out Nantahala Lake from our patio.
Undoubtedly one of the best, pristine, panoramic views on Nantahala Lake. We've also made some pretty neat upgrades to our patio & pit area by adding 200 feet of party lights, hanging reclaimed tin roofing for the walls and a BBQ grill.
The power of a dollar!
We're often asked how we acquired The Moose Lodge. Everyone has a story, here's ours.
In May of 2021, I was traveling from Texas to Atlanta on business. A friend asked if I wanted to go up to Nantahala Lake in Topton, North Carolina to visit their old stomping grounds. While driving around the lake I saw a property that intrigued me. The energetic owner leaped off his porch as we slowed down to view his For Sale sign. He greeted us with "Hey, you wanna buy my house?" It was way too big, and after 32 yrs. in Texas, I wasn't ready to move...yet. He showed me around the property as well as pointing out the other cozy Natahala cabins and yurts. It was almost to good to be true, So I took the owner to dinner to discuss the possibilities of purchasing his property. The Lake was so pristine, majestic, and serene, I just had to have it. He offered to sell it to me for a song, as he needed to get back to Oklahoma. Then said, "How much do you want to give me for the down payment?”. I reached into my pocket a pulled out all the cash I had on hand. I smiled and half kiddingly said, "How about a dollar?" He shockingly replied, "Sure". We wrote the contract on a napkin (that I have to this day) then shook hands. 8 weeks later I purchased the property. We then began to transform my vision of what The Moose Lodge is today.
We have no greater desire to share our lodge with family and new friends. It truly is a hidden gem & I'm so blessed & humbled to own it. Feel free to reach out with any questions to learn more @ (828) 283-3130.
Nature is inviting you home,
So, come stay at the Moose Lodge and make memories that last a lifetime!
Sincerely,
Randy “Moose” Ahrens
Gods Country
Nantahala is often referred to "The land of the Noon Day sun".
The perfect getaway vacation spot for friends and family alike!
Enjoy some Lakeside Bliss
The perfect getaway vacation spot for friends and family alike!
ALL are welcome here!
Family-owned and operated, no membership necessary. We strive daily to improve our customers experience. All are welcome!
Nearly 4,000 sf of lodging
The Moose Lodge has recently undergone over $150K in upgrades! It's important to us that we keep its rustic lake charm condition through this entire process.