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Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining

Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and a sauna

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 125500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Pool
Fireplace
Washer

Explore the area

Lake Toxaway, NC

Place, Lake Toxaway
‪14 min walk‬
Place, Gorges State Park
‪10 min drive‬
Place, Whisper Lake
‪20 min drive‬
Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Lake Toxaway

This vacation home places you next to Nantahala National Forest and within a 15-minute walk of Lake Toxaway. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

Lake Toxaway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Gorges State Park - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles
Whisper Lake - 20 min drive - 7.3 miles
Sapphire National Golf Club - 20 min drive - 9.0 miles
Lake Glenville - 35 min drive - 19.8 miles

Getting around

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5.5 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

Property amenities

Beach

Beach towels

Ski

Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

Communal pool
Heated pool
Hot tub
Massage
Outdoor pool
Sauna

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster

Dining

Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

5.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Video library

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Boat
Golf
Gym
Heated pool
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Snow sports gear
Table tennis
Tennis
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Electric car charging station
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 5,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 30

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Lakefront Estate Golf Club/spa/tennis/boating/hiking/fishing

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Lake Toxaway, just steps from Nantahala National Forest. You'll also find Lake Toxaway and Gorges State Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is a spa located at this vacation home?

Spa services at the vacation home include massages.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining good for couples?

This historic vacation home offers many amenities for couples such as a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

This vacation home offers breakfast for a surcharge.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining?

Yes, every accommodation at Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining comes with a balcony with some featuring mountain or water views.