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Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.

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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10

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Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Lake Toxaway
‪1 min drive‬
Gorges State Park
‪11 min drive‬
Whisper Lake
‪17 min drive‬
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.

Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home. Sleeping ten, this stunning five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home provides easy access (walking distance) to the Country Club and the Marina, making it a perfect retreat for your family getaway. This home offers four queens and two twins to comfortably accommodate your group.

The cozy living room features beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows, and a stone-stacked fireplace to add to the welcoming atmosphere. Prep meals in the fully-equipped kitchen and dine at the six-person dining table. Take advantage of summer evenings and grill out and take your plates to the sunbathing deck down by the lake, where you can comfortably eat at one of the picnic tables, all while enjoying great company and equally wonderful views
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Grant-McDonald Lake Home is located within walking distance of the Country Club and the Marina, and during your stay, you and your family will have access to both to enhance your stay. Amenities of the Lake Toxaway Country Club are available May-November subject to an application fee.

For your convenience, this home includes free Wi-Fi. We apologize, but the Grant-McDonald Lake Home does not accommodate pets.
Five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath lake front home. Sleeps ten, comes with grill, free Wi-Fi, fireplace, televisions, lake access, sunbathing deck, access to country club amenities and marina.

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 Lake 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking is not permitted

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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 and on the waterfront. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Jocassee and Nantahala National Forest. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.

Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

What's nearby

Lake Toxaway - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Gorges State Park - 11 min drive - 5.3 km
Whisper Lake - 17 min drive - 10.7 km
Sapphire National Golf Club - 18 min drive - 13.3 km
Lake Glenville - 33 min drive - 30.8 km

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪Mica's Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
‪Osteria Del Monte - ‬15 min drive
‪Villa Amato - ‬12 min drive
‪The Library Kitchen & Bar - ‬25 min drive
‪The Falls Cafe & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Lake Toxaway. Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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4/10 Poor

A guest from Plano, TX

6 September 2021

Time wounds all heels

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A terrific home located perfectly, now is more notable for the disrepair and deferred maintenance.

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8/10 Good

11 October 2018

Cates family use of Grant-McDonald Lake Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was beautifully located, overall experience was pleasurable - but the condition of the house was deficient. Was clean and ready, but there was one towel per person, lots of light bulbs out, etc -- covered in separate email to Dave GuestThe Lake Toxaway staff itself was flawless, friendly, efficient, and effective from Day One - our compliments and thanks to the staff!

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6/10 Okay

Lori B.

26 September 2022

Ideal Location but needs house needs updating!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was very large and was great for our large family! It has a perfect location on Lake Toxaway, walking distance from the club, Greystone Inn and Marina. However, it desperately needs to be updated and thoroughly cleaned. There was a terrible ant problem in the kitchen which prevented us from doing much cooking. The rental company was made aware and tried to help, but unfortunately it didn’t go away during our two week stay. I would highly recommend Lake Toxaway Rental Company just not this house.

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2/10 Terrible

Jim S.

17 December 2021

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at The Grant McDonald home in October of 2021. It was a huge disappointment. The property was old and poorly kept up. The kitchen was small, the appliances leaked, didn’t work properly and were very old and dirty. The kitchen had ants all over the counters. The home was dirty, there was feces on the toilet, the blankets had stains on them. The bedding was not cleaned. I spent the first day washing all the linens. The outdoors was covered in yellow jackets. So forget about using the back deck or cooking on the grill!! The door knob from the family room to the back deck was broken. The floors were filthy; our grandchildren's feet were black. There were a number of light bulbs out.Needless to say it was very disappointing. Please choose another home.

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8/10 Good

Lauren G.

29 July 2024

Review of the house.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The back door upstairs won’t lock. The downstairs door leading outside is super hard to lock. The towels smelled. (Maybe due to the type of washer?). There were ants downstairs and in the first floor bathroom where the double bed is. Kitchen is super well stocked with everything including supplies, like cleaners, coffee and spices. That was really nice. There was a sick rat that was on the carport when we returned from town one evening. Some of the steps down to the dock are slippery with mildew. I thought there was supposed to be kayaks at the location. We saw a canoe all the way up at the carport. I think that some of the cloth sofas should be replaced and maybe get rid of a bunch of the accent pillows. Lastly, The bedroom pillows also need to be updated. We had a great time and the space was really nice. Just thought you might want to be aware of these things. Thank you!!

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10/10 Excellent

Chalmers B.

15 July 2024

Lucky to snag this house in JULY

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: 2 items could be addressed - mice a plenty on the deck; I think they live in the enclosed area under the outside stairs, andThe only nonstick frying pan is about to lose its handle and very oldOtherwise a great house!

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10/10 Excellent

Fitz C.

1 July 2024

Conner Family

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10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

28 November 2023

Beautiful View

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 had a wonderful time staying at the Grant McDonald home. We had a bit of trouble with the plumbing with a water heater that decided to conk out and a pressure valve on the well however our property manager Dave was fantastic and had a plumber there as soon as possible. Should it not have been a quick fix contingencies were being put in place and we received a credit for our trouble. The views are beautiful. The home is a bit dated on the interior with a smaller kitchen but it was cozy and fit our large group needs. Plenty of space to spread out with a large group and Lake Toxaway hikes were fun. We would absolutely return. We would like to suggest to the owners to provide a firepit for outdoor fires. A hot tub would also be a benefit as those are two items we usually look for in a winter get-a-way. Thank you for making our stay wonderful despite our little hiccup. Problems happen but it how you respond that makes all of the difference.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

8 September 2023

10 Days at the Grant/McDonald 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: Had a wonderful time! Nearness and access to the Toxaway Club a major plus! Used the pickleball, croquet, tennis, marina, and fitness facilities.

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8/10 Good

Kathy S.

1 August 2023

Grant McDonald Home

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10/10 Excellent

Fabian T.

12 October 2022

Absolutely beautiful

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10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

27 September 2022

Fabulous stay at the Grant-McDonald Home!

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8/10 Good

jeff h.

30 August 2021

August 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time with friends and family. House was in a great location. We loved home but feel kitchen was a bit to small. The home needs updating but was clean with great view.

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10/10 Excellent

Duane L.

4 August 2020

Family Vacation

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: This house is in the perfect location. You can walk to the Country Club, the Greystone Inn, the marina, tennis courts, etc. Great for large family with a bathroom for every bedroom. Well equipped kitchen. Beautiful grounds and nice docks. Overall great house.

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6/10 Okay

Penny C.

23 June 2020

Grant McDonald House

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is a beautiful home and the yard is lovely...plenty of outdoor seating on several decks and dock. Living areas had plenty of seating for everyone and the tv’s were easy to figure out. Kitchen had plenty of dishes, bowls, mugs, and silverware. Bedrooms/beds were comfortable, and lots of towels in the bathrooms. Sauna was a real perk coming in from the lake. The house does need some attention. When we arrived the dishwasher needed repair...(2 inches of water under the sink). The refrigerator leaked...every morning we woke up to a big puddle of water on the hardwood was never repaired. The blinds and shades were very difficult to operate.....blinds in the twin room were practically falling apart. Several doorknobs fell off every time they were used. The sliding door in the living room was impossible to open/close easily.

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10/10 Excellent

Duane L.

11 August 2019

Family Vacation

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: This house was fabulous. It was very spacious and very clean. There were plenty of basic supplies The dock area was extremely nice and great to sit on and enjoy the lake. The location can't be any better. So close to Marina, tennis courts, pool, dining,etc. We hope to return next year.

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6/10 Okay

Pamela M. M.

10 August 2019

Needs updating

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was great but dated. Terrible silverware and no wine glasses but plastic. And then only 4. Mattresses left a lot to be desired. Back porch could use a good cleaning.

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6/10 Okay

31 May 2019

Lake Home Review

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: The Grant-McDonald Lake Home is a lovely home in a truly beautiful setting. The lot is just stunning. It is a sanctuary for birds—as you can hear their beautiful songs anytime of day. Overall, our stay was very enjoyable. There were two issues that needed addressing however. There needs to be a pest control company to come spray for spiders, particularly in the lowest level. There were quite a few bugs the week we were there. Secondly, the Internet service/WiFi, within the home, was truly awful. My husband has to work some, even while vacationing, and it proved to be extremely frustrating throughout the week. If these two issues were resolved, it would have made our stay even more enjoyable.

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10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

29 August 2018

August 2018 Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: The property is in a fantastic location on the lake and also minutes away walking from the club and hotel which also have fantastic amenities . There are several decks which have great views of the lake and the children enjoyed the pier for fishing and swimming. The rental company and owner were attentive and even arranged for a complimentary boat trip for a minor inconvenience. Overall a very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

26 August 2018

A Special Place

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: Our family has enjoyed vacationing at the beautiful Grant-McDonald home in Lake Toxaway, NC for several years now. The home is spacious, providing 5 bedrooms and a private bath for each one. Being right on the lake provides a relaxing setting and quick access to the pier and lake activities. The house is within walking distance to the marina where you can rent boats, skis, kayaks, etc. The Marina owner is terrific and always helpful. We take advantage of the guest membership to the Lake Toxaway Country Club with this rental. We use their golf course, which is always in great condition and a pleasure to play, as well as their pool, clay tennis courts, and clubhouse for some of our meals. Other great restaurants in the area provide wonderful menus for all tastes. Our family has enjoyed all the hiking trails and many breathtaking waterfalls in the area. There is also great horseback riding in the area and the tour guide provides a living history lesson while on the trail, making it a very special experience. Many shopping choices abound with specialty shops not found elsewhere. The Lake Toxaway company and the home owners always makes us feel welcome. All our family members look forward to our annual trip to Lake Toxaway and going "home" to the Grant-McDonald house for our stay.Jeff & Jane RedmondKingsport, TN

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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Bedroom 5

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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4/10 Poor

A guest from Plano, TX

Time wounds all heels

A guest from Plano, TX

8/10 Good

Cates family use of Grant-McDonald Lake Home

6/10 Okay

Lori B.

Ideal Location but needs house needs updating!

Lori B.

2/10 Terrible

Jim S.

Disappointed

Jim S.

8/10 Good

Lauren G.

Review of the house.

Lauren G.

10/10 Excellent

Chalmers B.

Lucky to snag this house in JULY

Chalmers B.

10/10 Excellent

Fitz C.

Conner Family

Fitz C.

10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

Beautiful View

Allison V.

10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

10 Days at the Grant/McDonald House

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8/10 Good