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Lakefront,perfect for nature lovers and gardeners ,outdoor enthusiast & downtime

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Dining/Living area
Master bedroom
Interior
deck facing lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Gorges State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Toxaway
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lake Jocassee
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Pickens, SC (LQK-Pickens County)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront,perfect for nature lovers and gardeners ,outdoor enthusiast & downtime

Offering discounts for 7 nights or more!

The house has a single level with an open mid-centry modern look and is decorated with a collection of local pottery and art work. The house is located in the community of Lake Toxaway N.C. Blue Ridge Lake is a private spring fed, four and a half acre lake with only 7 homes. Blue Ridge Lake is about a mile north and a few 100 feet above Lake Toxaway. Almost every room in the house has views of Blue Ridge Lake. The master bedroom has a king size bed a lake view and private bathroom. A second bedroom has a lake view and a private bath. The third bedroom has a picture window facing the garden. The fully equipped kitchen has dishwasher, microwave and gas stove and oven. The second bathroom is next to the great room. New central Airconditioning and heating system .Free wifi/ internet throughout the house. The wrap around deck has covered and uncovered areas and is a great place to eat, sleep, watch wildlife on the Lake and to read and relax.You can fish from our private dock or our fishing boat and our 2 kayaks.

The Gardens Around the House include native plants and wild flowers designed to attract birds. The gardens include a large collection of Hostas and seasonal planting of our large collection of Begonias and Fuchsias. We are members of the American Begonia Society and the American Hostas Society. The couple we purchased the home from had been living and gardening on the Lake for over 30 years. Gardening is a work in progress and we spend a great deal of our time in Lake Toxaway gardening. It is wonderful to be able to garden in the middle of the summer and rarely work up a sweat! The environment that makes the area great for gardening is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the country.
Spring is our favorite time in the gardens and in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.The wild flowers are best from May into June. Mountain laurel and the native rhododendrons usually bloom in June in our gardens . Summer is a great time for the annuals and many of the perennials we have planted in the garden.If you can beat the birds to them we have many blue berry plants spread around the gardens and the berries are great summer treats. In August the temperatures where we live often reach 100 degrees and we are thinking about our mountain retreat where the high temperatures rarely exceed 83 degrees. Fall is the time many of our guest come for the turning of the leaves. Peak color at our elevation is usually around 2nd week in October. The mountains in our area provide a long season for leaf chasers.The higher elevations on the near by Blue Ridge Parkway often start showing color in early September. Color at elevations below our house in the Brevard area will often last into November.
We chose our vacation home on Blue Ridge Lake because of the views, the climate and the proximity to Brevard, Cashiers, Highlands, Asheville, hiking trails and waterfalls. We invite you to share our special mountain home. Visit, relax and enjoy!

Property manager

Joelle and Mark Mese

Languages

English, French, Greek, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 2 total)
Please email or call owners.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets must be leashed when outdoors due to the safety of the animal in case they run off into the forest in the surrounding area.
Maximum length of stay is capped at 5 weeks. Bookings longer than this will not be accepted.

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 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

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 on the waterfront. Transylvania Heritage Museum and Brevard Music Center are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sapphire National Golf Club and Sapphire Valley Ski Resort. Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and Cashiers Farmers Market are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Gorges State Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Toxaway - 10 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Whisper Lake - 19 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Lake Glenville - 31 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 50 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Forks Of The River - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Del Monte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Villa Amato - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Falls Cafe & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront,perfect for nature lovers and gardeners ,outdoor enthusiast & downtime pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Lakefront,perfect for nature lovers and gardeners ,outdoor enthusiast & downtime?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront,perfect for nature lovers and gardeners ,outdoor enthusiast & downtime?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront,perfect for nature lovers and gardeners ,outdoor enthusiast & downtime located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Pisgah National Forest. Gorges State Park and Lake Toxaway are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan F.

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

Blue Lake Retreat

House was spotless, furnishings a little outdated, but the location on the lake was great! Area is a bit remote, very quiet and peaceful. Lots of hiking, waterfalls to see and national forests to enjoy nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Peace and Tranquility

Perfect for our needs. Quiet, well stocked kitchen. Mostly very clean. Updated kitchen and most bathrooms. Comfy beds. AC worked well. Such a pretty pond and beautiful views. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

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

A Real Sanctuary

We stayed with friends in order to relax and leave the city behind. The house was perfect for our purpose. It was cozy and comfortable with a modern updated kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Loved the lake and overall experience

House was well stocked and owners had great communication. Will be back again on the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S., Grew up in Connecticut; attended college in Boston; now reside in Friendswood TX

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

Relaxation in Nature

Updated and immaculate home set in beautiful natural setting. Excellent amenities and helpful owners. Enjoyed watching hummingbirds amidst flowers and fishing and kayaking in small lake. Covered deck great spot to read. Spotted the beaver and my first white squirrel. Good location. Reasonable drive to Brevard and Cashiers for groceries and shops. Numerous hiking opportunities and waterfalls in area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L., Winter Garden

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

A lovely, relaxing home!

Can't say enough about this great home away from home. Especially loved sitting on the back porch enjoying the bird song and the lake. So peaceful! Owners were always available by their house phone which was a big plus. Everything we needed was available for our use and the king bed was super comfortable. A bit off the beaten path, but that wasn't a problem as it added to the quiet ambience of the location. The only negative was we needed to travel a bit far to purchase groceries. All in all though, a great retreat and we hope to return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Racheal A., Vero Beach, FL

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

Blue Lake

The house was nice. The kitchen was fully stocked. We were a little disappointed about the 4 houses that were so close to us and the walking trail located directly in the back yard. The neighborhood is was nice but not as secluded as thought it would be.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry T.

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

So Relaxing!

We really enjoyed our visit. We wanted to just relax and unwind it was perfect. Fishing was fun. Mark and Joel were super easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph O.

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

Just Beautiful, Peaceful and Quiet

Great place and would definitely want to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume R.

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

Week long stay

My wife and I stayed there for a week and we really enjoy it. The property is enjoyable and in a nice, quiet area. You can enjoy the covered deck with a water view while drinking coffee without anything bothering you. We highly recommend it to anyone seeking a place to stay at Lake Toxaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Peaceful house

It was a great place to stay for our family! We were able to relax and cook after hiking and exploring!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Peaceful retreat!

The whole process was made easy by the owners! Thorough communication and a wonderfully appointed home made our short vacation feel even more stress free. We visited early spring before everything was green again, but saw rabbit, white squirrel, and so many birds. The daffodil and forsythia blooms were beautiful. Will be back in summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesly K.

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

Anniversary getaway

We very much enjoyed the peace, privacy and comfort of the property. Hosts were wonderful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

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

Lovely area

Very comfortable and beautiful well appointed mountain home. We stayed at the perfect time to see all the Autumn colors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., ft myers beach, florida, USA

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

Nature's true wonderland

The property, home, setting was truly magnificent & so much more inviting than any on-line description. I'm reluctant to overdo our total enjoyment of our "too" short stay, for fear of others discovering this magical haven. We are already looking at available dates for our return visits. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer. We WILL be back !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chassy S.

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

Rest, renew, and reel in a great stay!

By chance our family found this hidden gem to enjoy a vacation. The house is located on a small private lake with great bass fishing. The ease and access around the house and property unbeatable. The area is filled with gorgeous waterfalls and hiking to fill your days. If you truly want to unplug and relax this is your destination because there is not a lot of cell service, but that's perfectly ok. You can enjoy the numerous hummingbirds that will greet and amaze you all day from the covered porch no matter what the weather is doing. Only downside would be the distance to drive for groceries and incidentals if needed. Owners were amazing and great to communicate information. They also give helpful tips to navigate a great stay. Will definitely be returning and bringing other family members to unwind and enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

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

Loved it!

Loved this property. Didn't have the best weather but the spot was great even in the rain. Loved the size of the lake and enjoyed spending time in/ on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danny A.

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

Family fun

Gracious hosts. Much water and waterfall enjoyment.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Tammy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Nice quiet house on a small lake

Nice place to visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Connie H.

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

Peaceful and quite

House was clean and in a quite peaceful area. Wonderful deck to sit on and enjoy the view. Comfortable beds. Ad for place was a little deceiving. The house was not on the lake but a 4-1/2 acre pond, also the house inside had a strange smell that we could not figure where it was coming from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

Very peaceful, relaxing stay!

Blue Lake Sanctuary was better than pictured. The location was quiet and all the greenery and being on the lake added to the relaxing quality of the rental. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking and the appliances were easy to work with. Lastly, outdoor equipment was easy to find and organized. We would stay at Blue Lake Sanctuary again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

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

Great Family Getaway Spot

Tucked away on a quiet lake, the cabin was a perfect escape for the family. The cabin itself is very clean, comfortable and roomy. The back deck is a great spot for drinking coffee and watching the sun come up over the trees while listening to the wildlife or playing board games with the family. Day trips are easy with so many mountain towns, hiking trails and waterfalls to see within a short drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Fall Weekend

Nice peaceful place and everything we needed for a quiet, relaxing getaway. Directions were perfect. They are NOT exaggerating when they advise arriving before dark. 😉
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth H., Summerville

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

Mountain retreat

We enjoyed our relaxing stay at the Blue Lake sanctuary. The leaves were spectacular. The cabin was well appointed with a comfortable kitchen, master bath and wonderful gas fireplace. It was rainy most of the weekend, but we were able to enjoy the peaceful setting on the covered porch overlooking the lake. The boys enjoyed fishing and kayaking. We would stay here again !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Joelle and Mark Mese

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We love gardening and hiking in the area . In addition to our jobs we help run a food bank for groups that rescue dogs and cats.

Why they chose this property

We chose our vacation home on Blue Ridge Lake because of the views, the climate and the proximity to Brevard, Cashiers, Highlands, Asheville, hiking trails and waterfalls. We invite you to share our special mountain home. Visit, relax and enjoy!

What makes this property unique

A great place for down time looking at the lake ,wildlife and the gardens or an action packed vacation engaging in the multitude of outdoor activities available in the area.

Languages:

English, French, Spanish, Greek