Lake Summit Nest, peaceful retreat with dock & boathouse on cool, clean lake

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 271 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

saluda, NC

Lake Summit10 min walk
Green River Adventures10 min drive
Flat Rock Playhouse17 min drive
Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)27 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Quiet retreat perched on a hill above Lake Summit surrounded by nature with all the modern conveniences. Enjoy the use of our dock/boathouse on a large cove of the beautiful, clean lake. Visit nearby historic places, national parks, restaurants and markets.
Originally the servants' quarters on the grounds of a home built by a founder of the lake during the 1920's, the Nest has been renovated into a large open concept space which is very private and has its own entrance. The owners live in the main house with 3 cats. Guests have access to the grounds and enjoy badminton on our court, swimming, fishing, kayaking , paddle boarding, picnics at the dock and walks along the lake road. Our boathouse is especially popular with guests and can be reached via the 88 stone steps or by car.

Property manager

melinda way

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Not suitable for children under 5

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in house, on grounds or at dock

no grills permitted......check-in..is..between..3PM..and..8PM.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Saluda

Located in Saluda, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery and Flat Rock Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site and Connemara. Green River Adventures and Mineral and Lapidary Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

saluda, NC

What's nearby

Lake Summit - 10 min walk
Green River Adventures - 10 min drive
Pearson's Falls - 16 min drive
Flat Rock Playhouse - 17 min drive
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - 17 min drive

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 14 min drive
Burger King - 15 min drive
Flat Rock Wood Room - 17 min drive
Janitzi Mexican Restau - 16 min drive
Dunkin' - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Summit Nest, peaceful retreat with dock & boathouse on cool, clean lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Summit Nest, peaceful retreat with dock & boathouse on cool, clean lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Summit Nest, peaceful retreat with dock & boathouse on cool, clean lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Summit Nest, peaceful retreat with dock & boathouse on cool, clean lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Summit and Green River. Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery and Green River Adventures are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

6 Nov 2023

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

October vacation

So glad I could squeak in another stay in this perfect Guest Cottage. I am a second-timer here & am already planning a return next year. The Nest is quiet, comfortable, clean, spacious yet cozy, & filled w/all the comforts of home & then some. The hosts are very hospitable, helpful, available if needed & ensure my stay is "just right." I highly recommend this vacation rental - plenty to do & see within a 20-30 minute drive (or more) but the bonus to me is staying put - relaxing on the large deck, reading, enjoying the lush view or hanging out at the boat house/dock, or walking around the Lake Summit area. Five stars!!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mari H., Raleigh, North Carolina

22 Oct 2023

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

Great fall getaway

We had a great time staying at the nest. Loved sitting in the bay window and having coffee at the boat house to look at all the fall color. Thanks for a lovely weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Igi L.

20 Oct 2023

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

Relaxing at the Nest

My wife and I spent a wonderful 3 days in this little gem on Lake Summit. Melinda and Hal are great hosts...on arrival they met us at the cottage and showed us around and how everything works. This included a brief and fascinating history lesson of the property! The fridge was stacked with several little surprises that was way beyond expectation. a real gem!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA G.

19 Sept 2023

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

Heavenly Lake

This cozy little cottage, secluded in trees on the owners property was just the greatest VRBO we have ever been to. The owners were fantastic, so welcoming and helpful. The Nest is immaculate and has everything you could possibly need as well as the boat house. We stayed for nine nights and had beautiful weather, so we were able to enjoy the lake many times. It was a very quiet, peaceful vacation with my husband, and we will be back next year!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabina C.

30 July 2023

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

Cozy Nest

This historic cottage is extremely quiet and comfortable. The Ways are wonderful hosts and take great care to make you feel at home. The boathouse had everything we needed to relax, float and swim.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by melinda way

We are a retired couple very familiar with the area and quite willing to help with suggestions or directions. We also respect our guests privacy.

Why they chose this property

This property was built by one of the original founders of the lake in 1923. My family has owned the property since 1968, and through the years we have come mainly during the summers. My husband and I moved here to retire and really enjoy the seasonal changes. We changed very little of the personality of the property, but did add heat and air.

What makes this property unique

Everyone who stays here finds it very relaxing, but with plenty of fun things to do. Our guests can enjoy badminton on our court, wandering in the garden or lake activities at our dock/ boathouse. Use our kayaks and paddle board to explore the lake, swim, fish and picnic at the dock. We are also close to restaurants, shops and grocery stores in case you feel like going into town (Hendersonville and Saluda are the closest and Asheville and Greenville are a bit further) There are many parks and hiking trails nearby too.
We really enjoy introducing guests to our beautiful area.