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

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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 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Place, Lake Toxaway
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gorges State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Keowee
    ‪34 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

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

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
NO parties allowed
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Pets

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

Property # 205928
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

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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 26 min drive - 26.0 km
  • Lake Keowee - 34 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 46 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Panthertown Cafe - ‬16 min walk

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.

How much is parking at Cozy Lakefront Toxaway Home with Beautiful view. Pet-Friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
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

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
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

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

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
Verified

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
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

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
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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

albert m.

Great owners

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Tranquil Toxaway

Love it!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Colleen B.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2020
Thank you so much for your stay at Shady Rest. You were a wonderful family and we enjoyed having you. We hope you will come back soon.
Verified

8/10 Good

malia h.

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.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you so much for spending your vacation at Shady Rest. We enjoyed having you and hope that you will return in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

Perfectly Peaceful.

We have rented several different places on Lake Toxaway and none have disappointed including this home. Having the boat was absolutely wonderful. The sheets/bed were surprisingly comfortable and I liked the cute mason jar soap dispensers in the bathrooms. Hope to come back again soon.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 October 2020
We thank each and every one of our guests over the last 12 years. It is our pleasure to interact with you during your stay no matter what the situation might be. We enjoy hearing from you and you make us be a better host.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

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

Beautiful Location

Lake Toxaway is absolutely beautiful. The house is located close to amazing hiking trails and water falls. Our three boys ages 7,9 and 10 had a blast in the boat fishing and tubing! We made lasting memories. The Shades were very good at communicating. We truly enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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

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