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GREAT time for an Escape to Nature's Elegant Lakeside Mountain Retreat 6br/8bath

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A multi-level wooden cabin with multiple windows and balconies, surrounded by trees and a lake.
A cabin with multiple levels, built around trees, featuring balconies and large windows.
A lodge with a large outdoor pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a forested backdrop.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and large windows.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with stools, a clock, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Pisgah National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Dog-friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Place, Lake Toxaway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Fred W. Symmes Chapel
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Lake Toxaway

Located in Lake Toxaway, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gorges State Park and Toxaway Game Land. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 3 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 29 min drive - 34.4 km
  • Lake Keowee - 38 min drive - 55.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 42 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 51 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panthertown Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Forks of the River Taproom - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does GREAT time for an Escape to Nature's Elegant Lakeside Mountain Retreat 6br/8bath have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is GREAT time for an Escape to Nature's Elegant Lakeside Mountain Retreat 6br/8bath pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at GREAT time for an Escape to Nature's Elegant Lakeside Mountain Retreat 6br/8bath?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GREAT time for an Escape to Nature's Elegant Lakeside Mountain Retreat 6br/8bath?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GREAT time for an Escape to Nature's Elegant Lakeside Mountain Retreat 6br/8bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GREAT time for an Escape to Nature's Elegant Lakeside Mountain Retreat 6br/8bath located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Gorges State Park is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was ideal for our large family. Bedrooms and baths were spacious and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped, wood was available for fireplace. We put the kayaks and canoes to good use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at Catatoga’s Lake Lodge. We’re thrilled to hear it was a great fit for your family and that you were able to enjoy the lake with the kayaks and canoes—such a special part of the property. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April and Jim ensured we have a fanatic week during our stay. The house is architecturally rustic. It was beautiful and clean with space for everyone. The area is very quiet and the sunrise across the pond are amazing. The beds are comfy and the kitchen was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We’re really happy you enjoyed the house, the quiet surroundings, and those beautiful sunrises over the pond. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic place to stay!

We loved staying here again for our 3rd time. Wonderful place for our 6 couples to stay. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing weekend in the mountains

Wonderful relaxing weekend in the mountains. Great getaway for hiking, waterfalls and just enjoying the beautiful views of the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend in the mountains visiting Catatoga. At Catatoga it's always our goal to provide the perfect getaway for enjoying nature, whether it’s hiking, exploring waterfalls, or simply soaking in the beautiful views of the lake. We hope to welcome you back soon for another peaceful escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Catatoga Lodge

Beautiful scenery. Great location. Perfect for large group of adults to gather.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you Mary for your repeat business. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. Plenty of room to spread out. Quiet, except for my group! Fully equipped kitchen. Easy communication!! We will go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Retreat

Hard to find a prettier mountain retreat with 6 true suites and abundant common spaces. Beautiful setting overlooking a lovely trout laden pond. This was our third stay - we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you so much for being guests of Catatoga's Lake Lodge again! As always we appreciate your business and kind words. We believe it's a hidden jewel to escape the world, nestled in the North Carolina mountain country. Glad it met your needs, the lodge was built considering true space and privacy to accommodate a large family or group. We look forward to having y'all as guests again soon. As always feel free to reach out to me with any questions or request, I can be reached at Foxhall Resort during the week. Thank you, April Catatoga Resort Foxhall Resort
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Place

We had a large group of 3 generations….perfect place with so much space. So many memories!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2024
Thank you for allowing us to host your family! I appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to host you again at Catatoga.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to enjoy with family and friends

100% recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying at Catatoga Resort's lake lodge. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousin reunion

It was a beautiful location. Very relaxing. A great house for a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thank you Leigh Ann for choosing Catatoga Lake Lodge for your getaway. We appreciate your time leaving us feedback. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Time!

We all had a great time! We even got to check in earlier which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you Bridget for choosing Catatoga's lake lodge for your getaway, we appreciate your business and your time to leave us a review. We hope to host you again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family reunion lacey style

the house was perfect for a large group🎊plenty of bedrooms and baths and we loved the lake
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a positive review, hope we can host you and your family again at Catatoga's Lake lodge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Toxaway vacation

Beautiful house! Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and a private bath. The view was gorgeous and you felt like you were in a tree house. Clogged drain line on the AC that drained onto the kitchen island that was never fixed was the only thing that made it less than stellar but we highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Well b4 we got to the property the main road in was and had been washed away, no mention of that in listing. Finding house was tricky since we were learned we weren't given a physical address of home. Once inside at a glance house did look good...until you really looked...cobwebs and spiders everywhere, mold in carpet, wooden floors were like a roller coaster in places. Night one, one door would not lock so i used a chair to wedge against door lock. Maintenance did come next day and were great. Night 2, turned off lights to go to sleep, tv was on so was some light, a literal bat circled our bed until I directed it out of our bedroom door never to be found again. Next day....we found a snake crawling out of rocks in fireplace which i nocked down and led out the back door. Now i decided to look under and inside everything, found dirty underwear and old clothes under the beds, found empty soda bottles and trash along with spiders and bugs throughout entire home. Was going to load dishwasher but it fell out of the hole, maintenance did come right away, again, they are great. Tried to play pickle ball at tennis courts which are non playable clay courts...need renovation. Had we not had 3 additional family's, my family i had not seen in over 10 years whom we traveling 10 hours away and had planned the trip for over 3 months we would have left the home. Nothing else to accommodate our size group was available in short notice. We should be offered a sizeable refund.,DISAPPOINTED
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing time

Great family trip. No agenda. Just relaxing on the lake. Fantastic trout fishing in stream feeding lake. Great memories with the kids. Love the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for staying with us for your family getaway and taking the time to leave a review. So glad you got to enjoy the lake and trout streams on the property, Catatoga has great trout fishing and relaxation to offer. We hope to host your family getaway again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delta 80

Very Nice location. Entry was easy and well coordinated. Bedroom layout for 6 couples was good. Kitchen was small for the size of the lodge. With the property being in the woods, the exterior of the lodge (windows and screen doors) to be better maintained. Overall a good venue for a large group.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Couldn’t be better

We stayed with several families and it was perfect! Plenty of room for multiple families. The home was well equipped and as comfortable as our own. The kids loved the lake and exploring the woods around the property. We couldn’t of been happier.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
I appreciate your time leaving a review. So glad to hear your family enjoyed their stay at Catatoga. Thank you for visiting Catatoga and please do come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A gem!

A well equipped home than can handle 12 quests comfortably. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for choosing Catatoga's Lake lodge for your recent gathering! I appreciate your taking the time to leave us a review. We hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

The property was very nice and clean. With tons of space. Booking process was super easy and the property manager was easy to reach. The property is definitely away from the city so do all your Walmart runs prior to arriving. There is a Dollar General and a very good Mexican restaurant about 2miles or less away ! Overall loved the place and would recommend it to others
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you for being our guests. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a detailed review for future guests. Catatoga is a great escape and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Vacation!

The house is big and spacious. So happy we could bring our dog. We loved having three different locations to have a fire and hang out. We enjoyed the pictures and history around the house. The neighborhood is so private and has the most awesome trails and river that is a must see! Loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay at Lake Lodge! Thank you so much for taking the time to share a little about your stay over the Christmas holiday. We hope to host you and your family again soon here at Catatoga and The Lake Lodge!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing with family

We enjoyed staying at the Lodge. We had a wonderful time with our children, grandchildren and family. The house is spacious and great for entertaining. The children enjoyed making smores. We hiked to a waterfall. The clubhouse and swimming pool is beautiful. If you have any questions the property manager Jim is helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to leave the lake lodge a detailed review of your stay at Catatoga. We hope to host your family again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house we had a lot of fun and enjoyed the property a lot.

What a great place. We arrived and were immediately mesmerized by the property. it is absolutely beautiful. The place is comfortable and spacious. The lake and scenery around the house are spectacular. We really enjoyed the hike to the nearby falls. The beads were awesome and very comfortable. This is a truly great property with very welcoming owners and property management. I highly recommend this place to your family and friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. The grounds, walking trails, and waterfalls are just a few experiences Catatoga has to offer to its guest while visiting our secluded location in the North Carolina mountains. We hope you'll come back and visit again! Thank you for such a lovely review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property to enjoy time together

The grounds were beautiful. Super easy to get to. Gated communication was well planned out. House itself was mostly well designed and very spacious. Well stocked kitchen. We were 9 adults and no one felt cramped. Lots of TVs. The firepit by the lake was the highlight of the stay. Hiking trails within the community were fantastic.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you Elizabeth for being wonderful guests! We hope to host you and your family again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Almost paradise!

House and setting were lovely. We almost felt like we were in paradise and no one else was around! Setting is so private and beautiful. We only ran into a few other people, but had access to a lovely pool, tennis, billiards, ping pong, boats and hiked to a lovely waterfall a mile or so from the house. Caught and released several fish, which kids loved. Expensive but worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
So glad you found the Lake Lodge and Catatoga accommodating for a mountain getaway. It is truly a unique experience in natural surroundings and the lodge provides excellent space for a large group to enjoy themselves. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely and detailed review, we appreciate it very much. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Fall Trip ever!

So the leaves were very green....but the weather was a real pleasure. This house is truly spectacular, we had a 2 couples and 4 singles all of the above had luxurious bedroom and private bathrooms. Kitchen was as well prepped as any of our homes. Jim A. on site was always friendly and accommodating with our questions, and "plenty of firewood...Thanks Jim!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2023
Thank you Mr. Maus and your guest for staying at Catatoga for your fall getaway. As always we enjoy having you as repeat guests. So glad y'all found everything well stocked and enjoyed your stay at Lake lodge and Catatoga Resort.
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