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Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Lake Toxaway, NC
- Lake Toxaway18 min walk
- Lake Jocassee
- Gorges State Park2 min drive
- Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)60 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
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.
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 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
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Lake Toxaway, NC
What's nearby
- Lake Toxaway - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
- Gorges State Park - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Whisper Lake - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
- Whitewater Falls - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
- Lake Glenville - 29 min drive - 34.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dining Hall - 24 min drive
- Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - 1 min drive
- Forks of the River Taproom - 11 min drive
- Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - 8 min drive
- Panthertown Cafe - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Michelle Owen
We are both natives to the area, and have committed to raise our family of 4 children here. Patrick is a Pastor and Operations Manager. He grew up in Lake Toxaway and this house has been in his family for several generations. Each generation doing updates and making it a welcoming environment.
Michelle is a Stay-at-Home mom, entrepreneur, and flower gardener extraordinaire. She was raised in the Eastatoe Community fifteen minutes down the road from the cottage. Her family has lived in this area for generations also.
We both graduated from Rosman High school and Michelle returned to teach and coach in the area until she had children and decided motherhood was what she was meant to do. Patrick attended Clemson University and Michelle attended Western Carolina University.
We inherited this house in 2020 and have been working feverishly since last June to fix this house up as a retreat for ourselves. In this mountain retreat you can find pictures and relics that have been in Patrick's family for many years. Even though it has a touch of the old you will find many updates and enjoy all the luxieries of everyday living. We have enjoyed updating this home and making it a wonderful place to relax for our family and we have decided to share it with you as well. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as our family does.
Michelle is a Stay-at-Home mom, entrepreneur, and flower gardener extraordinaire. She was raised in the Eastatoe Community fifteen minutes down the road from the cottage. Her family has lived in this area for generations also.
We both graduated from Rosman High school and Michelle returned to teach and coach in the area until she had children and decided motherhood was what she was meant to do. Patrick attended Clemson University and Michelle attended Western Carolina University.
We inherited this house in 2020 and have been working feverishly since last June to fix this house up as a retreat for ourselves. In this mountain retreat you can find pictures and relics that have been in Patrick's family for many years. Even though it has a touch of the old you will find many updates and enjoy all the luxieries of everyday living. We have enjoyed updating this home and making it a wonderful place to relax for our family and we have decided to share it with you as well. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as our family does.
Why they chose this property
Conveniently located near a lot of fun things to do in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
If you enjoy mountain biking, the Pisgah National Forest is only a short drive and is one of the best places to mountain bike in the mountains. There is also alot of hiking, swimming, trout fishing, horseback riding, and waterfall viewing as well.
Panthertown Valley is an even shorter drive and has numerous hiking options and waterfalls viewing. Panthertown is referred to as the Yosemite of the east and has more than 25 miles of designated hiking trails. We very seldom encounter many people but do advise you use a map (we have one at the house that you can use but please leave it for the next guest) because there are many unmarked side trails that can get confusing. There are also mountain biking and horseback riding options at Pantertown.
Gorges State Park is a 15min drive and has hiking, trout fishing, waterfalls, mountain biking and horseback riding as well. Our favorite hike is to rainbow falls.
Sapphire Valley is about a 15min drive and has golf, tennis, snow tubing, and snow sking. There are numerous fine dining experiences to be enjoyed from Lake Toxaway to the Lovely Highlands, NC just 30mins away.
Our little cottage is in such a wonderful location for outdoor activities as well as romantic excursions. We are located half way between Brevard and Highlands. The house has a very private back yard for kids, animals, bird watching, (some guests have seen deer in the yard), or just a relaxing cup of morning coffee. We are away from the hustle and bustle of town but close enough to enjoy all the activities.
If you enjoy mountain biking, the Pisgah National Forest is only a short drive and is one of the best places to mountain bike in the mountains. There is also alot of hiking, swimming, trout fishing, horseback riding, and waterfall viewing as well.
Panthertown Valley is an even shorter drive and has numerous hiking options and waterfalls viewing. Panthertown is referred to as the Yosemite of the east and has more than 25 miles of designated hiking trails. We very seldom encounter many people but do advise you use a map (we have one at the house that you can use but please leave it for the next guest) because there are many unmarked side trails that can get confusing. There are also mountain biking and horseback riding options at Pantertown.
Gorges State Park is a 15min drive and has hiking, trout fishing, waterfalls, mountain biking and horseback riding as well. Our favorite hike is to rainbow falls.
Sapphire Valley is about a 15min drive and has golf, tennis, snow tubing, and snow sking. There are numerous fine dining experiences to be enjoyed from Lake Toxaway to the Lovely Highlands, NC just 30mins away.
Our little cottage is in such a wonderful location for outdoor activities as well as romantic excursions. We are located half way between Brevard and Highlands. The house has a very private back yard for kids, animals, bird watching, (some guests have seen deer in the yard), or just a relaxing cup of morning coffee. We are away from the hustle and bustle of town but close enough to enjoy all the activities.
What makes this property unique
Our little cottage isn't like other houses in the area in that it is one of the oldest homes still standing in Lake Tosaway. It has been in the family for five generations and each family member has added their own love to the place. We take great honor in being the next generation to enjoy the "Old House".
Close to the road, yet in a rural area. Reasonably priced. If you have children or pets the backyard provides plenty of room to run and play. You can watch a variety of birds and some guest have seen deer in the back yard as well.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast you have found the perfect place to visit. Transylvania county is known as "The Land of Waterfalls". There are endless places to walk or hike, bike, fish, view waterfalls and mountains, and enjoy a nice picnic under a shade tree by the river.
If dining and shopping are more of your forte, Cashiers and Highlands are a short drive away. Within thirty minutes you can enjoy fine dinning and upscale shopping in a romantic setting. Highlands offers beautiful views and a nice mountain atmosphere to enjoy quite romantic dinners and exqusite shopping. These quaint little towns offer an experience you can only find in the mountains of North Carolina.
The Blue Ridge parkway is a short drive and offers mountainious views that are uncomparable. If here in the fall you can enjoy some of the most beautiful fall colors in the world while enjoying the cool drive.
Lake Toxaway is truely an awesome location to enjoy a numerous amount of activities. You are only limited by the amount of time you can stay.
Close to the road, yet in a rural area. Reasonably priced. If you have children or pets the backyard provides plenty of room to run and play. You can watch a variety of birds and some guest have seen deer in the back yard as well.
If you are an outdoor enthusiast you have found the perfect place to visit. Transylvania county is known as "The Land of Waterfalls". There are endless places to walk or hike, bike, fish, view waterfalls and mountains, and enjoy a nice picnic under a shade tree by the river.
If dining and shopping are more of your forte, Cashiers and Highlands are a short drive away. Within thirty minutes you can enjoy fine dinning and upscale shopping in a romantic setting. Highlands offers beautiful views and a nice mountain atmosphere to enjoy quite romantic dinners and exqusite shopping. These quaint little towns offer an experience you can only find in the mountains of North Carolina.
The Blue Ridge parkway is a short drive and offers mountainious views that are uncomparable. If here in the fall you can enjoy some of the most beautiful fall colors in the world while enjoying the cool drive.
Lake Toxaway is truely an awesome location to enjoy a numerous amount of activities. You are only limited by the amount of time you can stay.
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