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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

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

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.

Property manager

Michelle Owen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Music library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 deadbolt lock
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

Vrbo Property
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About the neighborhood

Map
Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 16 min walk
  • Gorges State Park - 2 min drive
  • Sapphire National Golf Club - 16 min drive
  • Whitewater Falls - 18 min drive
  • Lake Jocassee - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forks Of The River - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Del Monte - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Villa Amato - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Falls Cafe & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Nantahala National Forest and Lake Toxaway. Pisgah National Forest and Gorges State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michaela & Peter K.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness
Score
5s for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Traveled with family
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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
This was a lovely house in a great location--easy to get to Gorges State Park and Brevard. The rooms worked great for our group. The kitchen and porch were awesome! We had everything we needed. Communication with owners was easy and prompt. Warning-the only bathroom is downstairs with a tight stairwell-so if there is someone with mobility issues, it might not be the spot for you. Also-the parking/access is a bit tight, just due to property terrain--it is the mountains! 2 cars might not work well. (These weren't our case-so we had no issues, but just thinking about what might be needed by others.)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022