Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library

Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lake Toxaway, NC

Lake Toxaway
16 min walk
Gorges State Park
2 min drive
Whisper Lake
14 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
51 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This little cottage has been in our family for 5 generations. It was built in the 1880's and sat on a basement with modern amenities in 1949, then a deck was added in the early 2000's. In 2020 we remodeled the house, updated the wiring, and added wifi. In September 2023 we put split units both upstairs and down stairs adding heat and air condition. There is 1 bedroom, a dining room, living room and a full kitchen upstairs. The downstairs includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and a laundry room. It is furnished with our own eclectic blend of family antiques and flea market finds. There is also a deck with grill upstairs off of the kitchen for easy outdoor meals. Downstairs there is a nice back patio with easy access to a very large back yard, great for families and pets to enjoy. The front porch is adorned with two rocking chairs which provide a wonderful place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee.
This cottage is conveniently located off the side of Blue Ridge Road. The area is scenic, being in the mountains. There are lots of golf courses, hiking (Panthertown Valley, Pisgah National Forest, Nantahala National Forest, Gorges State Park), fishing (French broad river, Whitewater, Wolf Creek Lake, East Fork, North Fork of the French Broad), and waterfalls (Toxaway Falls, Whitewatwr Falls, Rainbow Falls, Schoolhouse Falls) within a few minutes of the house. The Lake Toxaway community center, which offers fun Friday nights with food and live music during the warm months, is only a short distance away, and has Tennis courts, a large play ground, a basketball goal, and a paved walking track. The beautiful Greystone Inn, a popular wedding and dining venue is less than 15 minutes away.
Lake Toxaway is a friendly community which enjoys all four seasons. Cool mountain air is very pleasant during the summer months, and the gorgerous leaves during the fall will simply mesmerize you. Winter offers nice mountain weather and Sapphire Valley has snow tubing and skiing available. On most trails you can find Wildflowers growing in abundance during the spring. Beauty can be found all around. Our little cottage is in the perfect location to offer all that the area has to give. We would be happy to have you make our place your perfect vacation destination.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Nantahala National Forest. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Nantahala National Forest and a 1-minute drive from Lake Toxaway

Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Michelle Owen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Close to skiing
Snowboarding nearby

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
Music library
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a hospital

Things to do

Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bed sheets changed on request
Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Maximum 3 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

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Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Noel B.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Everything was very clean. The location and the property were great. The owners were flexible and made everything really easy. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michaela & Peter K.

12 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A second delightful visit

Amazing! Even though my hosts were on vacation themselves they stayed in regular contact. These folks become friends on our first visit last fall and I can't say enough good things about the house and about their hospitality. Lovely visit

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage

A beautiful cottage in a great location, close to trails and falls. Spotlessly clean, well equipped and large grounds. We

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

3 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Our New Place in Toxaway

We thorughly enjoyed our stay at this cozy, historic mountain hideaway. We were 15 minutes away from Cold Mountain Trailhead at Panthertown, 15 minutes away from Tannassee Lake, and a only 22 minutes away from our Wolf Lake. We will be back in October. We can't wait to be back.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John F., Carroll, OH

28 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time and location

This place is located near the places we wanted to visit, and it worked out great for my family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori C., Nokomis, FL

1 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy cottage

We had a short but very pleasant stay in the cute home. Very clean, comfortable beds, nice linens, and well stocked.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

28 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Walk Back in Time 140 Years Ago!

Loved this 1880s home, which is the oldest home still standing in Lake Toxaway. Intriguing family photos, letters, and memorabilia throughout the home will leave you mesmerized. There are history books to read, which will give you an amazing perspective into life and business at the turn of the 19th century. I enjoyed learning how and why Lake Toxaway was established, and was astounded when I read about the 3 hurricanes that came through in the summer of 1916. After so much rainfall in a short period of time, the dam collapsed and sent a 30 foot wall of water, and 5 billion gallons of water down the mountain. You must come experience this amazing, relaxing environment and see some of the 28 waterfalls that I have counted so far. This is truly God's Country. You will know when you see it.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy k.

21 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Score

5s for everything!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

29 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

2 adults 1 fur baby

Great location as a guest at a Grey Stone Inn wedding! The house had everything we needed and a great place for our fur baby!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika B., Florida

11 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

This home with so much family history was great for a three generations girls trip. We came up to see snow and let my daughter go skiing for the first time. It was a great location to where we were skiing (in Sapphire Valley). The surrounding area was lovely. The hosts couldn’t be nicer. Overall, we had a trip that we will always remember!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

asedf d.

22 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable!

Love the pet friendly home! Close to our relatives. We will come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert w.

31 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, clean, and historical home in a beautiful mountainous area of NC.

This was a happy last min booking for my family and I. The home was Super clean, dog friendly, and well done with all the amenities any family would need. Easy check in and out. We appreciated the snacks and the generations of history on the walls. My dogs really enjoyed huge back yard!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela & Peter K.

20 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful!

We were long term guests - five weeks. When we're not RVing we stay in VRBO properties and I must say this was the most delightful ever. Huge yard, three (yup THREE) porches, three very comfortable bedrooms, well equipped kitchen (recently remodeled), responsive owners. This home has been in the family for many generations and each room had photos and newsclippings and memorabilia - the sort of thing we've always loved for our own home. Several things we didn't expect. First, we knew there was only one bathroom so being used to the convenience of two we thought this might be a drawback - nope. Turns out it's a big bathroom so sharing was doable and we managed just fine. Second, my husband and I love to play cards and talk yet enjoy some alone time in our respective dens at home. Turns out the dining room was perfect not just for the usual stuff but seated six comfortably when we had company and gave us the time and space to do our own thing with our laptops set up opposite each other. The electric fireplace was an unexpected prize. We spent several evenings cozily snuggled on the living room couch enjoying it and each other. So what if it wasn't a "real" fire? Coming from south Florida where there is rarely ever a need for a fireplace this one turned out to be a real treat. We would stay at this property again and recommend it to others - without hesitation. And did I mention how kind and responsive the owners were? I did? Well, then, it deserves to be said again! :)

Stayed 34 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Doll house

This property is a total doll’s house - small but charming. Everything provided that you might need except food, though there was a bowl of snacks on the kitchen table to get you started! Beautiful scenery and refreshing, cool mountain air. Pet friendly with a huge yard to run and play.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Travelled with family

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This little cottage was full of charm and neat and clean! The hosts provided excellent communication and directions for where we could find what we needed. They provided lots of unexpected extras that made the stay feel like "home." Everything we needed was provided by the hosts...laundry detergent, softener sheets, stain spray (Shout!), zip lock baggies for snacks on the trail and more! We especially enjoyed the variety of local maps and books about local attractions and history. We hiked to 29 waterfalls over the weekend and the literature was helpful and informational. We truly enjoyed our stay and will recommend this property to others who wish to visit the western North Carolina mountains.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M., Jacksonville Florida

29 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing stay for all of us!

Great home and very accommodating. Wifi was powerful enough for myself and the young adults to work on their projects. One suggestion, even with with the top AC and a fan. The bottom level rooms had no ability to move air.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

17 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet farmhouse

We loved this sweet farmhouse and will return next year! Just a note that the little drip coffee maker was not big enough, so we will bring one with us next year. It was so nice to bring our dog! We brought sheets for the furniture. This may be helpful to others: I am very sensitive to chemicals and perfume, so we unplugged the air freshener in the kitchen and aired out the house. It dissipated quickly. It didn’t occur to me to ask about scented laundry detergent and the sheets. I’ll either bring sheets or unscented laundry detergent next year. Other than my personal annoying allergies, the house was perfect for us. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

20 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

This is a unique cottage built partially into a hill! Our whole family fell in love with the home and property. Lots of green space and hills for exploring, rolling down, playing frisbee. It was fun to see how deliberate the owners are with preserving the history while also making small changes to modernize it/allow for space. Great for birding, reading on the porch, drinking a coffee during a summer shower... We have stayed at a lot of vacation rental properties and this one tops the list as memorable. It's a great location for nearby hikes and waterfalls, lots of yummy restaurants too! Our four children (ages 2-8) spent a good deal of time making a fort after feeling inspired by a book at the cottage. And it was perfect for our dog to run around! If you can't tell, we truly loved the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

5 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Small house in the country.

Beautiful little house with a hugh yard just 2 minutes from the lake. Owners have thought of everything to make your stay easier. Coffee and snacks to get you started. All the little things that you normally forget to bring. This little house had it if you needed it. Loved it

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We loved the cabin and the views that came with it. It was very clean with just the right amount amenities to entertain us when we came back to the cabin to relax

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean & Close to Greystone Inn

We stayed for a quick weekend with our 2 dogs and had a wonderful stay. This property was a 10 minute drive from the Greystone Inn, where our friends got married, and about 15-20 min from Gorge State Park where we did the Rainbow Falls Trail, and had a blast!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda I., Wilmington NC

27 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming and comforable

There wasn't a thing we needed or wanted for. The property is extremely well appointed. Owners are very generous and thoughtful including snacks, coffee, even extra toothbrushes. We would definitely book again if we're in the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivian M.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Toxaway

Cute, very clean restored farm house. Good communication with owner. Would recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Toxaway

All was fine. We were little disappointed that Lake Toxaway is 99% private. No fishing from the shore anywhere. House, location, etc. was fine. Hiking to water falls was great. Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals there. It was nice to have communication with the owner during they stay. Would go back again, now that we know the area etc.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

24 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

Beautifully furnished. Felt like home. The only bathroom is on the lower level where there are 2 bedrooms. One with a queen and one with twin beds. I would definitely book here again. Perfect for our gigs in Toxaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022