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Located to Mountain Amenities, but Tucked Away for Relaxation.

Holiday home in Lake Toxaway with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
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Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Place, Lake Toxaway
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Located to Mountain Amenities, but Tucked Away for Relaxation.

Lake Toxaway luxury awaits at Thunder Bear Ranch. Sleeping 8, this inviting four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home offers plenty of space for families and groups seeking a mountain retreat. After a day of exploring, guests can unwind in one of the well-appointed sleeping quarters, including a king-sized bed, three queen beds, and a bunk set on the lower level.

Inside, the main living areas feature vaulted pine ceilings, warm wood finishes, and an open floor plan perfect for gathering. The dining room centers around a large round table, ideal for family meals, while the adjacent kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and generous counter space for meal prep. Spacious and comfortable, the living spaces create a welcoming atmosphere for relaxing together.

Thunder Bear Ranch also includes a game room with a television, board games, and a shuffleboard table—perfect for evening entertainment. Step outside to the expansive covered decks, beautifully furnished with both lounge seating and a large outdoor dining table. Surrounded by lush trees, these spaces offer a peaceful mountain setting for enjoying morning coffee, grilling out, or winding down in the fresh air.

For your convenience, Thunder Bear Ranch provides free Wi-Fi and access to the Lake Toxaway Country Club amenities.

We apologize, but Thunder Bear Ranch does not accommodate pets.

Optional access to the Lake Toxaway Country Club is available from April - November. *Subject to application and usage fees*

Please note, you may not trailer a boat of any kind onto the waters of Lak Toxaway. However, boat rentals are available through Lake Toxaway Marina. You may reach Lake Toxaway Marina by calling or visiting online.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Lake Toxaway

Located in Lake Toxaway, this holiday home is in the mountains. 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. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 31 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Lake Keowee - 40 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Western Carolina University - 50 min drive - 55.8 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 59 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casa Amigos - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Panthertown Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located to Mountain Amenities, but Tucked Away for Relaxation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Located to Mountain Amenities, but Tucked Away for Relaxation.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Located to Mountain Amenities, but Tucked Away for Relaxation.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Located to Mountain Amenities, but Tucked Away for Relaxation. located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Lake Toxaway. Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

Perfect getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This home is beautiful, large, and well appointed. It was very clean, cozy (but not small), and there was so much to do. Lots of games and books and cooking space/good kitchen. Two large outdoor decks. Just lovely. It is pretty far from a grocery store, so budget time for a grocery shopping trip.
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10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Fabulous house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What an incredible home. Lots of space, beautiful decks, and views. The pictures don't quite do it justice. Thank you for everything!
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10/10 Excellent

Maryetta M.

Awesome Location!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved our stay and the close proximity to the county club with limited membership was wonderful. It was a super short drive to get to all the amenities and dining was easy access. We would definitely rent this house again. Escaping the heat from Texas!! Maryetta
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Thunder Bear Lodge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were there for a wedding - the location was perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Will V.

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

Thanksgiving Family Gathering

Nice house in a good location. Close to the club, marina and the Greystone Inn.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Awesome stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect!
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Wonderful home. Convenient location to some great hikes!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed staying here. We had some memorable dinners at the end and country club.
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6/10 Okay

diane l.

Great for large family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very large and perfect for large family gathering. The house was very clean other than upholstery on dining room chairs. They really need to be recovered.
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10/10 Excellent

Thunder Bear Ranch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great. Stayed for a week or so.
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8/10 Good

jan t.

Great Location, Good Choice for Large Families or Multi- Couples

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A roomy house very close to Country Club & Marina. Large decks on 2 levels giving the feeling of being in a high tree house. It does not have mountain or lake views. The house could use a little TLC. The sliding glass doors leading to the main deck need to be replaced or repaired, the wifi needs to be upgraded (it does not work for > than 2 devices),the hornet nest in the eaves near the front porch needs to be eradicated.
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10/10 Excellent

William B.

Wedding Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property worked out great for the layout and close proximity to the Lake Toxaway Country Club.
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8/10 Good

jan t.

Thunder Bear Ranch Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A great house for several couples or a large family. A large lower area with a large tv, many dvds & a game center. The upper deck is located in the tree tops like being in a tree house, though, no real views of the mountains or the lake.The wifi was nonfunctional most of the time but management was aware of this problem. A very desirable location & we would definitely stay there again.

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