See all properties
Entire home

Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

Photo gallery for Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly!

Lake and Mountain Views
Lakeside view of newly renovated and expanded upper and lower deck.
Kitchen, granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances
Upper level 50' HD TV. Satellite service with HD channels & DVR included.
Master Bedroom, king bed

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

View map
  • Place, Lake Toxaway
  • Place, Gorges State Park
  • Place, Lake Jocassee

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Children's Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly!

Beautiful Lake front view (must see to believe) on Lake Toxaway largest private lake in NC. with over 15 miles of shoreline. This house includes A/C on both floors, Stainless Steel appliances and granite counter tops. This two story house has 2 beautiful fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, washer & dryer, 65'' Samsung & 55" HD TV + with Wi-Fi (Stream, Netflix, Pandora, VUDU) & HD-DVR, 42' HD TV +DVD player, Master Br 37' HD TV, Wi-Fi Internet. Best location- just minutes from main Highway (US 64) makes going shopping or sightseeing fast and easy. Our location is a short drive to: Blue Ridge Parkway, Pisgah National Forest, Biltmore Estates & too many spectacular waterfalls to mention, excellent trails, white water rafting & the finest golf courses nearby, or: Why go anywhere? From our dock you can go Fishing, Boating, Water-Skiing, Tubing, Swimming, or just cruise the lake taking in the spectacular sights. This home and its location offers everything you could want in a North Carolina Mountain Vacation

Lake Toxaway Dining: Brown Trout
Chestnut Cafe & Market
Country Cupboard - Breakfast & Lunch
Brew Bird Cafe
Tavern by the Falls
Toxaway Wine & Cheese
Osteria Del Monte
Crowders Home Style Rest

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, (42 reviews)
Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
NO parties allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small - Med: $125 ea. Large $150 if approved
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO smoking in house or on property
Number of guests and pets staying must be approved and and on the contract before arrival.
Driver's license of person signing agreement and pictures of pets are required.
Minimum stay is 7 nights during the season from May through end of August and it must be Saturday to Saturday. No Elect. vehicle charging on premises.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: NO parties allowed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Toxaway

Located in Lake Toxaway, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Jocassee and Gorges State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Cashiers Farmers Market. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and mountain biking nearby.
View more Holiday homes in Lake ToxawayOpens in a new window
Map
Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gorges State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Whisper Lake - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Whitewater Falls - 18 min drive - 17.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Casa Amigos - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Lake Toxaway holiday home is located on a lake, just steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Lake Toxaway. Gorges State Park is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home on at a
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Old folks who might have trouble with stairs you can avoid them by staying on the main floor. I enjoyed the exercise.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip G.

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

A great week

We enjoyed a wonderful week on beautiful Lake Toxaway. The location of this property can‘t be beaten and the home was exceptionally clean and well equipped. Additionally, the Hosts, Rosie and Steve, were incredibly nice and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

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

Paradise

Wonderful experience ! Accommodations were great. Location was to die for, close to fine dinning, shopping and the views were stunning. The boat was the icing on the cake. Our stay was very relaxing and comfortable. Host was very helpful thru our stay. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property owners had a well-organized and efficient check-in plan. The process was proactively communicated several days before arrival and all conceivable questions anticipated and answered. Once inside, the home was very well-maintained, the kitchen well-equipped, and certainly adequate to meet all of our family's needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

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

We really enjoyed ourselves!

Nice house, nice amenities, great location!! Very relaxing stay, beautiful lake. Appreciate the owners for anticipating just about anything a renter would need and/or want!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Tranquil Toxaway

Love it!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W., Texas

Gorgeous view

This was the perfect vacation home for us! The lake views are amazing, and the fact that you get a boat the whole week to use was wonderful!! Steve and Rosie were both great at answering any questions and concerns we had. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy D.

Restful, peaceful, serene stay

We were here in mid-October. The leaves were just beginning to turn, but the lake and its surrounding area were still fall-beautiful. Not sure how it is in the summer when I'm sure it's busier, but it was very peaceful and quiet while we were there. Just the right amount of crisp air a couple mornings was enough to remind you it was fall. Even though it was only a long weekend stay, we enjoyed every minute. We hope to be back in the future with the extended family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Donna M.

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

Thanksgiving 2024

Our family of 5 adults and one dog stayed for 4 days. The view was awesome! Two decks and two living spaces were awesome except the upstairs fireplace was not working properly but we were able to enjoy the downstairs fireplace. Kitchen is very small but we had everything we needed. Very clean and cozy. Only complaint was that the owners had security cameras on the outside and you will be watched. FYI.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

APRIL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakefront

The home is located on beautiful Lake Toxaway, which we considered the best feature of the property. Use of pontoon boat was a nice amenity. Many rooms and beds to suit a large group. Gas fireplaces and TV's were very nice on both levels of the home. Kitchen well-stocked for preparing meals. Lovely firepit in backyard. Driveway was rather difficult to locate at first, could be marked better. Stairs, both indoors and outdoors, were very steep or slippery. Musty, damp odor throughout the first level of the home. Lake Toxaway location was centrally located to Highlands, Cashiers, Brevard and even Asheville. Host was very responsive to communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing sunrise over the lake. Extremely peaceful. What a great spot with great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lisa M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
We rented this home for three weeks in August 2025 because it advertised “20’ 130hp Boat INCLUDED” on Lake Toxaway, a private lake with no public boats allowed, thus this boat was the deciding factor for us. When we arrived, there was no boat. We contacted host and they admitted the boat had been broken and removed for repair weeks earlier yet assumed the boat would be available by our check-in date.Host provided no alternative options only stating, “These things take time and are out of our control as repairs in the mountain are slower.” The host’s boat did not show up until the late afternoon on the 20th of our 21-day stay.This was made worse by the Owners’ onerous lease payment terms: 62% deposit required at booking, balance due four weeks before arrival, and no refunds 90 days prior.We understand unpredictable occurrences happen which sometimes require modifications to satisfy both Owners’/Renters’ expectations, however, dealing with a host who does not provide the most important feature to their premise, a boat as advertised, then fails to provide an alternative solution or remedy, and neglects to communicate, is extremely reckless and unprofessional.Bottom line is the property was misrepresented, boat was never provided, the host was unwilling to reimburse us for the total cost of leasing a comparable boat, and the communication was poor. Proceed with caution if you are interested in this home as this has been a very expensive and unpleasant experience for us.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s like waking up to a dream. Love the area. Plenty of shopping, great restaurants. The lake is gorgeous. House was clean and well appointed. The boat was a bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Peaceful Stay

The location is excellent. The view of Lake Toxaway is wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne C.

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

A Gem!

We had a blast: breathtaking views, lovely home, a boat for a pleasure, cruises and tubing, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Rosie could not have been more responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

allyson s.

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

Quiet stay

We enjoyed a peaceful trip with beautiful fall scenery! We have stayed at several places in the area and will definitely book here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Heaven on earth

Recommend to anyone ready to de stress and enjoy the natural with modern amenities. Greatest host ever!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn H.

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

Great Getaway

Our visit was during the quiet season, at the end of summer. We enjoyed a relaxing view of the lake from both upper and lower porches. The slope of the lot down to the water was doable for 65-70 year olds as long as we took our time. The kitchen was well stocked and the entire home extremely clean. The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Lake Vacation

We had a great family time on the lake! Everything was exactly as described. Having the boat was a huge benefit! Everything was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri B.

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

Refreshing Retreat

We were definitely ready for Some time away this summer as a family and Shady Rest was a great fit for our needs. The location is beautiful and right on the lake and all of the hydrangeas were in bloom. The kids were able to fish off the dock, Or relax on the lawn. We could roast s’mores over the fire in the evening After a day of fun on the lake. It was awesome to have the boat available and be able to use the Water skis as well as the tube for water time. The kayaks were perfect for paddling around in the early mornings were right around sunset with the mountains in the backdrop. The house has two beautiful big porches that overlook the lake and the property with plenty of chairs and areas to play cards or have breakfast together while enjoying the cool mountain air and the Vistas. The kitchen was well equipped with the dishware we needed, and we were able to prepare most of our meals right at the house. Shady Rest is just a short drive from several hiking areas and waterfalls as well. Steve and Rosie were easy to reach by phone if we had any questions Would definitely visit this lovely place again !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Beautiful!

Everything about this property is outstanding! Steve and Rosie go above and beyond to make sure everything goes well during your stay. Lake Toxaway is definitely a beautiful place to enjoy! We will definitely be back again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete P.

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

Great time !

The house was very pleasing. The views from the porches were beautiful. We cooked most of the time and the kitchen was well equipped and grill worked great. It was extremely clean. Beds were very comfortable. It was definitely a bonus to have the boat available. Weather was fantastic!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty H., North Myrtle Beach

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

Shady Rest - Lake Toxaway

Five years between visits is too long! We stayed at Shady Rest in 07/18 and again recently. The home is very well maintained and there were many updates from our last visit. With six adults, a 10 yo and a 13 yo, there was plenty of room to spread out. The home includes all the creature comforts, including Wifi and new streaming tv's, a well-stocked kitchen, and a deck boat. Yes, a boat! Water-skiing and tubing were a part of our daily activities, as well as cruising the shoreline and enjoying the charm of Lake Toxaway. Steve and Rosie are terrific hosts and wonderful at responding to any inquiries/issues immediately. It is our sincere desire to get back there as often as we are able! Patty and Ron H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff p.

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

Great property

This was our 5th year in a row. Excellent property with great views. Convenience of a boat to enjoy the entire lake is a real bonus. We’ll be back. The hosts are the best.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steve or Rosie Shade

Host profile image

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback