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Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining
Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and sauna
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 5+ bathrooms Sleeps 12 5500 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Lake Toxaway, NC
- Place, Lake Toxaway14 min walk
- Place, Gorges State Park10 min drive
- Place, Whisper Lake20 min drive
- Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
1 Double Futon
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining
Welcome to Cardinal Zen. Access to the exclusive Lake Toxaway Golf & Tennis Club Easter to Thanksgiving.*** Since 1903, the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Firestones, Henry Ford, R. J. Reynolds, President James Buchanan, Thomas Edison and now America’s Fortune 500 CEO’s refer to this glorious private lake escape as "Little Switzerland."
Extraordinary 5-bedroom 5 and 1/2 bath, 6,000 square foot lake front home with 300-feet of lake frontage. Breathtaking water views from almost every room. Professionally furnished and decorated.
FEATURES
*Private rooms for peaceful escapes
* Motouk linens and pillow top mattresses
*Gourmet fully equipped kitchen (herbs, spices, Keurig pods, professional knives and cookware)
*Lakefront 6-person saline hot tub
*Two great rooms
*5-on suite king bedrooms
*Game room
*Fitness room
*Four wood burning fireplaces
*Screened porch with stunning lake and wooded views and wood burning fireplace
*Vast, gently sloping lawn with surrounding forest and creek. Perfect for children and adults.
***Club access requires guest membership for additional fees
ACTIVITIES
Golf, tennis(clay courts), pickle ball, croquet, fitness center
Swimming
Paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing
Water skiing & tubing
Hiking (vast waterfall trails)
Fishing
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
Casual and fine dining
PRIVACY
Security cameras are only located outside the primary entrance to the front and rear of Cardinal Zen. They are not monitored and are only reviewed in the event of a security incident.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Lake Toxaway
Located in Lake Toxaway, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Gorges State Park - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
- Whisper Lake - 20 min drive - 11.8 km
- Sapphire National Golf Club - 20 min drive - 14.4 km
- Lake Glenville - 35 min drive - 31.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Fix - 25 min drive
- Casa Amigos - 23 min drive
- Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - 9 min drive
- Canyon Kitchen - 25 min drive
- Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - 16 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Theresa Cannon

What makes this property unique
All beds have Stearns & Foster Thornham Plush Pillow Top Mattress with lavish linens.
All bedrooms have private bathrooms (en-suite)
Gourmet fully equipped kitchen.
Luxurious 6-person saline hot tub with breathtaking view overlooking the lake.
Sonos music system, expanded cable TV and WiFi.
Viking stainless steel range - gourmet fully equipped kitchen
Large outdoor grille and dining porch.
All bedrooms have private bathrooms (en-suite)
Gourmet fully equipped kitchen.
Luxurious 6-person saline hot tub with breathtaking view overlooking the lake.
Sonos music system, expanded cable TV and WiFi.
Viking stainless steel range - gourmet fully equipped kitchen
Large outdoor grille and dining porch.
Languages:
English
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