Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC

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A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a window with a view of trees.
A covered outdoor seating area with two tables and four chairs, surrounded by a white railing, overlooking a grassy landscape with trees.
A white house with a dark roof, a porch, and a small deck.
A wooden desk with a framed photo, a vase with flowers, and a red lamp.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and an American flag.

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 63 bedrooms4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Place, Lake Toxaway
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Jocassee
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2242437vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and mountain biking nearby.
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Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 28 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Lake Keowee - 37 min drive - 53.2 km
  • Western Carolina University - 44 min drive - 56.5 km
  • Fred W. Symmes Chapel - 50 min drive - 61.2 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Forks of the River Taproom - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Osteria del monte Ristorante Italiano - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Los Vaqueros - ‬3 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC?

As of 18 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC on 11 Sept, 2026 start from S$617, 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 at Nicely located, Cozy, PET Friendly cottage in beautiful Lake Toxaway, NC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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).

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Owen

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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.

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