Nicely located, Cozy, pet friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Lake Toxaway, NC

Lake Toxaway16 min walk
Gorges State Park2 min drive
Lake Jocassee45 min drive
Greenville, SC (GSP-Greenville-Spartanburg Intl.)97 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

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pisgah National Forest and Lake Jocassee. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. 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 - 16 min walk
Gorges State Park - 2 min drive
Whitewater Falls - 18 min drive
Lake Jocassee - 45 min drive
Devils Fork State Park - 50 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

Forks Of The River - 12 min drive
Osteria Del Monte - 8 min drive
The Falls Cafe & Grill - 3 min drive
Riverside Pizza - 13 min drive
Lakeside Dining Room - 13 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nicely located, Cozy, pet friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC located?

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

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

29 Apr 2024

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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.

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.

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.