See all properties
Entire home

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

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Luxurious Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining

Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 125500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Washer

Explore the area

View in a map
Lake Toxaway, NC
  • Place, Lake Toxaway
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Harrahs Cherokee Casino
  • Place, Western Carolina University
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Airport, Asheville, NC (AVL-Asheville Regional)
    ‪71 min drive‬

Room options

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.
View more Vacation Homes in Lake ToxawayOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Lake Jocassee - 33 min drive - 18.7 miles
  • Lake Glenville - 35 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Lake Keowee - 42 min drive - 30.4 miles
  • Western Carolina University - 48 min drive - 33.9 miles

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fix - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Canyon Kitchen - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Casa Amigos - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Panthertown Cafe - ‬12 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 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
*Motouk linens, Stearns & Foster pillow top mattresses
*Gourmet fully equipped kitchen (Le Creuset cookware, herbs, spices, professional knives)
*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.

Similar properties

Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Come unplug and relax in our cabin nestled in the blueridge mountains!
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 62 reviews
Come unplug and relax in our cabin nestled in the blueridge mountains!

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 Gorges State Park and Lake Toxaway 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.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Luxurious Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining?

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

Are there hot tubs at Luxurious Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

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.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

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

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

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

Hotels