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Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, books
Interior
Outdoor dining
Located on the shores of serene Lake Toxaway, Casa de Yayo is a haven of understated luxury and tranquility. Begin each day working out in the gym or sipping coffee on the flagstone patio overlooking the lake; enjoy evening barbecues prepared on a Big Green Egg with plentiful outdoor seating for your gatherings.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11488 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces

Casa de Yayo

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A gorgeous setting both inside and out, this luxury home on the shores of Lake Toxaway is a place for taking in the quiet beauty of the North Carolina highlands. In this blissfully tranquil spot, you'll have a small dock at the water's edge, a canoe, a kayak, and life jackets to take out each morning.

This three-story lakefront home is full of understated luxury and style. Begin each day on the ground floor, working out in the well-equipped gym with two TVs, readying the canoe and kayak for a morning paddle, and sipping your coffee on the flagstone patio overlooking the lake.

Moving upstairs, you'll find the main living spaces on the third floor, including an inviting family room with foldable glass doors that open to a covered deck. Adjoining this room is an elegant kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a French-door refrigerator and a gas stove. There's also a farm sink and a large island with bar seating. There's also a formal dining room and plentiful outdoor seating for evening barbecues prepared on the Big Green Egg.

There are two top-floor bedrooms- one lakefront room with an en suite bathroom and direct deck access and another with an en suite bathroom and a connected study that serves as a fantastic work-from-home space with a computer, copier, and printer. The second-floor bunk room offers a lake-facing play area for the kids.

Things to Know
-Please be aware that there is ongoing construction on the adjacent lot, and there may be construction noise during daytime hours.
-Outdoor fires and firepits are strictly prohibited.
-Lake Toxaway is a private body of water that does not allow power boats.
-The fireplace is not operational.
-Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
-Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
-All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity.
-Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
-No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.
-This property is managed by Vacasa North Carolina LLC.
-All Vacasa properties comes with a starter kit to assist you on your first day before having to go out and purchase additional items. This includes: dish sponge, dish soap, dishwasher packet, laundry packet. Bathrooms will have 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, shampoo, conditioner and hand soap.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!


Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,256 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

86339

About the neighborhood

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Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 33 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Lake Glenville - 35 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Lake Keowee - 42 min drive - 48.9 km
  • Western Carolina University - 48 min drive - 54.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fix - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Casa Amigos - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Lake Toxaway. Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Luxe lakefront home with dock, kayak, canoe, home gym & great outdoor spaces Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Durban Z.

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

Beautiful location and house!

Great family trip - beautiful house and location. Great to be right on the lake for boring and swimming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

BJW and Fam

Great house, excellent location and loved our second stay here. Looking forward to returning.
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Lake cardinal

Absolute perfect setting and beautiful home. Looking forward to returning soon!

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! The location is incredible and the home was even nicer than the pictures. We wished the upstairs bedrooms had king beds or at least 2 queens, but either way we will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Wonderful trip

This is our third time staying here, and each time is as good as the last. Beautiful home, serene setting, and a great setup for two families!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Nice lake house !

We had to be in Lake Toxaway for work so it was not a pleasure trip but that view made it feel like we were on vacation in the afternoons after work !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Wonderful stay!

What a beautiful setting on the lake! We had a long weekend with the kids and had a fantastic stay here- plenty for the kids to do, and a great setting for all of us to relax. We would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

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

Beautiful, serene property

House is very nicely furnished & well-kept. Located in a wonderful area with reasonable access to many restaurants & activities.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Hunter H.

Quiet

This house was beautiful, and in a very quiet area. I would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quick get away

Beautiful home. It was perfect for a quick weekend getaway with our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darlene M.

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

Peaceful !

Amazing accommodations, very peaceful with all you need and a great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randolph H.

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

Great Property

Great property.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

Gorgeous House and Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. There were a few minor issues but overall a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kimesha C.

Birthday getaway

The home was very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L., Charlotte

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

Outstanding

Beautiful place inside and out. Great place to get away and reflect. Perfect for family get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin C.

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

Serenity

This is as our second stay at casa de yayo, and we absolutely loved it! Beautiful setting, incredible house, and some great nearby restaurants. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H., Midway, KY

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

Perfect Getaway

Everything was exactly as advertised. A great time was had by all!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kirk S.

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

Nice Lake House

This is a nice house and it was clean. The stairs are quite steep going downstairs, so if you have bad knees be careful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

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

Perfect

My family enjoyed our short stay, would like to book the house for a week next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W., Florida

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

B and J’s travels

Absolutely outstanding home beautifully situated on a spectacular lakeside lot. Extremely well appointed, comfortable and understatingly elegant. Loved Casa de Yayo and look forward to returning!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Gorgeous home on mountain lake

My family spent a week here and we loved it. The home is beautiful inside and out. Everyone enjoyed paddling on the lake, hiking the nearby trails, and hanging out on the patio. We honestly did not want to leave and we look forward to returning someday!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

sherri c.

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

Beautiful Wedding Weekend

Loved the house and property...wish the beds were bigger...they were as advertised..but need bigger beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Relaxing

This property was beautiful inside and out! Very peaceful and relaxing. Everyone enjoyed the canoe and kayak. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Stat at Casa de Yayo

Our family had the most incredible vacation at Casa de Yayo. Everything about the property was exceptional, from the location, to the layout of the house, to the cleanliness of the house, etc. It was truly exceptional and we would love to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

BJW and Co

Amazing home. This was our second stay and it was wonderful. Lots of room and our teenage grand children loved the freedom of the bunk room. Plenty of swimming and kayaking on the lake as well. This is an exceptional property and we easily agreed on a 5 star rating. Being fair though, a set of proper pots, pans and cookware is needed. Those available were mismatched "orphans". Likewise additional flatware (forks and spoons) would be great. Those available were adequate at best. Also, as has been mentioned in other reviews, this great property has one queen bed and one double. A king bed or two additional queens would be better than having guests sleep in the children' bunk room. Still a 5 star though.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025