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Enjoy a lakefront home in Lake Toxaway with a boat included. Pet-friendly!

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a lake and trees.
A grassy area with a stone path leading to a dock by a lake, surrounded by trees.
A stone fireplace with a mantel shelf holding books, candles, and a vase with flowers.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, and a dishwasher.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, and a view of greenery through a large window.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Nantahala National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Place, Lake Toxaway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gorges State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪49 min drive‬

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

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About the area

Lake Toxaway

Located in Lake Toxaway, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Cashiers Farmers Market. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and rock climbing.
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Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gorges State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 25 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Western Carolina University - 49 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 52 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panthertown Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy a lakefront home in Lake Toxaway with a boat included. 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.

How much is parking at Enjoy a lakefront home in Lake Toxaway with a boat included. Pet-friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy a lakefront home in Lake Toxaway with a boat included. Pet-friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy a lakefront home in Lake Toxaway with a boat included. Pet-friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy a lakefront home in Lake Toxaway with a boat included. 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time on the lake fishing and spending time together. The lake is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing your space with us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 14 October 2026
It was our pleasure having you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts responded quickly to any questions. Felt more like a home than a rental. Laundry room excellent. If you want to experience a gorgeous mountain lake this is the place. Great large balcony with incredible view. Being able to view the lake by water on the provided boat was great. We would definitely consider another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay in a beautiful location. The hosts were amazing and incredibly responsive to any questions. The boat as an included amenity was fabulous and very appreciated. Thank you so much! We can't wait to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean cabin on Lake Toxaway. Beautiful views the pictures just do not do justice. The house is great for families, including baby gate, high chair, pack and play and infant/child life jackets. A smaller kitchen but has everything you need. Very appreciative of the stay, grounds and relaxing week at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
We are so glad you and your party enjoyed your stay at Shady Rest. Thank you so much & comeback again 😄
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
It was a delite having you stay at Shady Rest. We look forward to having you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2025
Thank you so much for spending your precious time at our place. We are glad you enjoyed it and hope that you will come back in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us and we enjoyed having you. You are welcomed to come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great owners

Rented this home for a week in June. The owners were very easy to deal with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

The place was great. Everything we were looking for and everything was as advertised. Would like to come back and bring more of the family. The boat ran great which made the trip worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for your favorable review. We enjoyed having you and your stay with us at Shady Rest. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate your kind words. Come see us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful views!

We loved our stay at Shady Rest! The view was gorgeous and we had such fun on the boat. The fire pit was a popular place in the evening, and the house was great for our large family. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you for being such great guests. It was a pleasure having you stay with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquil Toxaway

Love it!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful stay.

Rosie and Steve were great to work with. Their property on Lake Toxaway is beautiful. Boat was the reason we booked so we could experience the lake. Boat could use a little tlc but it ran perfectly. I would recommend this property.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2020
We provide a boat to make the guest stay experience on the lake much more rememberable which is something that most rentals on the lake don't do. You would have to go and rent your own boat. We do our best to have maintained regualrly but have no control on how the guests treat it on a weekly basis. Plans are on the way to make some good changes to remedy the situation. Our guests suggestions are taken very seriously. We thank all our guests that have stayed with us and those that will stay in the future.
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