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Cozy mountain home on Private Lake

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A wooden deck with a railing, overlooking a body of water and trees.
A lakeside view with a dock, trees, and a grassy area.
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and trees.
A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by trees.
A dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, a chandelier, and a view of a lake through glass doors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Saluda, NC
  • Place, Green River Adventures
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Saluda Historic Depot and Museum
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy mountain home on Private Lake

Escape to a peaceful lakefront cottage on beautiful Lake Sheila, tucked away in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Surrounded by natural beauty and offering direct access to the water, this inviting retreat is an ideal place to slow down, unplug, and spend meaningful time with family and friends.

Start each morning with a cup of coffee on the porch as the sun rises over the lake. During the day, relax beside the water, enjoy the spacious yard, or step outside to the private dock just beyond the back door. As evening approaches, settle back on the porch and take in the quiet surroundings and scenic lake views.

This property is especially well suited for guests looking to escape the constant pull of screens, notifications, and busy schedules. We have wifi, but please know the internet service in this mountain setting is limited and may not support reliable streaming or video calls.

When you’re ready to explore, downtown Saluda is just a short drive away. Spend the day browsing its charming shops, enjoying local restaurants, or discovering the area’s small-town character. The cottage also provides a convenient home base for visiting Flat Rock, Hendersonville, Brevard, Greenville, and Asheville, each offering its own mix of dining, shopping, arts, and mountain experiences.

Whether you’re planning a family vacation, a getaway with friends, or a quiet weekend away, this lake cottage offers a beautiful setting for rest, connection, and lasting memories.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

• Peaceful lakefront setting on Lake Sheila
• Private dock with direct access to the water
• Spacious yard for relaxing outdoors
• Porch overlooking the lake
• Beautiful sunrise views—perfect with morning coffee
• Quiet mountain atmosphere
• Close to downtown Saluda’s shops and restaurants
• Convenient access to several popular Western North Carolina destinations
• Ideal for families, friends, and peaceful weekend getaways

Come experience the simple pleasure of lakeside living—quiet mornings, beautiful views, and time to truly unwind.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
$75 non-refundable pet deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The neighborhood maintains quiet hours starting at 10pm daily.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2485035
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Saluda

Located in Saluda, this vacation home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery and Flat Rock Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Cliffs Valley Wellness Center and Green River Cove Tubing. Green River Adventures and Mineral and Lapidary Museum are also worth visiting. With kayaking and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Saluda, NC

What's nearby

  • Green River Adventures - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery - 13 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Saluda Historic Depot and Museum - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • The Gorge Zipline - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Pearson's Falls - 18 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cliffs at Glassy - ‬40 min drive
  • ‪Wildflour Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mountain River Tap & Growlers - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wakey Monkey Coffee & Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Green River Bar-B-Que - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy mountain home on Private Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy mountain home on Private Lake?

As of Oct 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy mountain home on Private Lake on Oct 18, 2026 start from $248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy mountain home on Private Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy mountain home on Private Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy mountain home on Private Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Saluda Dog Park, Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery, and Saluda Historic Depot and Museum. Green River Adventures and Plumley Mountain are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean Home very comfortable beautiful lake views nice dock
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is lovely and Host was responsive. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Despite a rainy weekend we had a great stay with lots of activities in surrounding mountain towns
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful setting & very charming & functional house!

Peaceful & picturesque! Great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Very quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location.Amazing view of Lake Sheila - big screened in porch for early morning coffee and evening conversation.Well-appointed kitchen - has everything you need.Cozy and comfortable.Great layout for one family or multiple with 1/1 downstairs and 2/1 upstairs.Responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Grand beach home, thanks for providing such a nice spot to relax and unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain Lake House

Loved it and can't wait to return!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Life is Good!

this is a great Mountain + Lake Livin' Getaway! What a great spot! We had a marvelous weekend away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property with best view of Lake Sheila

This is a hidden gem with the best view of Lake Sheila possible. Very much recommended and the house is larger than expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A beautiful lake cabin

We loved our visit and look forward to coming back soon. The house fit the 5 of us perfectly with plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The owners were extremely helpful

Andrew went out of his way to make certain our stay was awesome. Highly recommend this cabin. It was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and Quiet stay at the LakeHouse

We had an amazing time at the cabin by the lake. It was very convenient for 2 couples. We enjoyed the time on the dock by the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host and home directly Lake Sheila offering an optimal view of the lake. This was our second stay at this home as the view of the lake from the patio, living room, and backyard/dock is amazing. The home is most comfortable and warm in the winter. The host is most helpful and responsive. I hope to return again next year.
Kitchen table and lake view during dinner.
Dock on lake Sheila
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunner

I can’t imagine a nicer place to stay if you’re visiting the Saluda area. Perfect place to wind down and disconnect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2022
Thanks Marcia. You're welcomed back anytime. Thanks for being a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A slice of paradise

Our vacation in Saluda was peaceful with amazing views of the lake. We had all the comforts of home while enjoying nature. We loved kayaking, fishing, exercising on the dock and relaxing on the screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous getaway

Wonderful lakeside house. The screened in porch overlooking the lake is a delight. Lake views from the living room and kitchen as well. Andrew is a great host. Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mr. Billy

third time here. Love this house, porch, view and lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great experience-

This was such a great property I wish I could keep it a secret. The beds are comfortable and the screened porch is perfect for all times of the day. The lake was clear and nice to float on. We were close to several good restaurants. We hope to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 21, 2022
Tracy was a perfect guest and welcomed back at anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Quiet Get-away!

Such a nice cabin - clean, spacious, well organized and comfy. The kitchen was well outfitted and fit our needs perfectly as we cook our own meals when we travel. Super solid internet too! And ample parking space for 3 vehicles was great. We'll be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain house on private lake

House was as described. Host’s directions were greatly appreciated. We enjoyed setting on screened in porch and watching sunrise and sunset.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous - wish we could have stayed longer!

We throughly enjoyed our time at this property. The cleanliness superb, the beds were great and chairs down at the dock had us enjoying the late afternoons while our group kayaked, fished, swam or just relaxed as we chatted with the fabulous lake friends we made. We learned alot about what to see from those evening on the water from the locals. We look forward to coming back and appreciate all the owners have done to make it such a fabulous vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cabin in the woods

Unit was nice. Had a great view of the lake from the enclosed back porch. Beds were comfortable and the two bathrooms were adequate. As noted roads in the area were very windy but scenic. Overall definitely would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful spot on Lake Sheila

Very comfortable cabin with the best views of the lake. The screened in porch was the amazing for morning yoga and just relaxing any time of day. We enjoyed using the boats to paddle across the lake to visit friends. The cabin had everything we needed and the owner was easy to communicate with and prompt to reply to our questions. The location is great, an easy, pretty drive to Saluda for shopping and dining if you want to leave the lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Andrew Ruder

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My wife Anne and I live in Charleston and have 3 awesome kids and one goofy dog. We love all that Vrbo has offered us in terms making travel easier and with more unique experiences and accommodations. We’re now dipping our toes as hosts of our own mountain/lake house. We're very excited to share our special place with everyone.

Why they chose this property

Friends and guests have said this property is the definition of tranquil. It's nestled in a very wooded community and on private lake with it's own dock. It's a great place to unwind and get away from all things and enjoy nature.

What makes this property unique

It's a lake front front home with private access and dock.
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