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

Q: Does Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Q: Is Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Luxurious Toxaway Lakefront. Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking, Dining located?

This family-friendly Lake Toxaway holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Lake Toxaway. Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

16 July 2025

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Amazing house

We stayed here for a family vacation with three generations. It was the perfect house. Enjoyed being on the lake and all the upgraded features. Theresa was very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

3 July 2025

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What a house! What a view!

Beautiful well appointed house right on the lake. Quiet, so quiet and relaxing. Kitchen is amazing. Wish we could have stayed longer. And will return.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

24 Sept 2024

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Perfect Stay at the perfect home

We have stayed at this wonderful home before. This trip was excellent also !

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charles R.

18 Mar 2024

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Great property

Very nice vacation spot right on a private lake

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsey W.

8 June 2024

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Family vacation

Beautiful house with a beautiful view of the lake.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Oct 2020

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Beautiful

A very beautiful location and home - perfect for a stress free getaway!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

john m.

5 Aug 2023

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Idyllic!

Truly a idyllic setting with all the amenities close by that you could experience in a week’s time.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh H.

27 June 2024

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Cardinal Zen

Amazing house… This vacation was fantastic primarily due to this wonderful home on Lake Cardinal. House is beautiful and had everything you could possibly need. Host was very attentive and responded quickly to any questions I had prior to and during the stay. Will look forward to our next visit here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Patricia T., Brevard, NC

3 Aug 2021

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Great Yard and Fun Lake

Nice big yard for kids and games. Paddles boards and canoe on the lake was fun for all ages.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hendrick S.

24 Sept 2023

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Spacious, bright, peaceful

The most enjoyed feature was the large gently sloping lawn and the dock for sitting with drinks and watching the kids on watercraft. Overall, a nice time for the family.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

11 Oct 2024

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Family Gathering

Manager was very responsive with all of our concerns after a severe storm impacted the area prior to our arrival. Found the home to be a welcome retreat for our extended family allowing each of us to escape to our own lovely nooks! The 5, 7 & the young at heart year olds stayed outside all day playing in the lake. The nearby hike to a waterfall provided great family pictures for this year’s Christmas cards:)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

4 June 2024

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Family Vacation at Lake Cardinal

Also, notice this house is NOT on Lake Toxaway. It's on Cardinel Lake. A small, beautiful, quiet lake above it with no motors allowed. <3

Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

26 Sept 2018

Beautiful views and plenty of space

This is a fabulous property. The house is beautiful, big and well appointed (even have coffee and spices). We really enjoyed the dock and water toys. Easy drive to Greystone - about 5 or so minutes. Highly recommend!.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tricia W.

12 Apr 2023

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Lake Paradise

Beautiful home right on private lake with easy access to the dock. Pet friendly and our dogs had a blast splashing and exploring the forest paths. Private, quiet, spacious, fully stocked home with gorgeous views for working remotely while we tried to enjoy some down time. Great experience and hope to come back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

27 June 2023

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Peaceful Getaway

The property was as described in the description. Plenty of room to spread out and the kitchen was wonderful to cook in. All we needed was provided. The furnishings were more than comfortable with so much style. The beds were extremely comfortable!!! I would recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

14 Oct 2024

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Break from Helene and Engagement weekend

Upon arriving to a beautiful home on the lake, music and champagne greeted us. We needed the calm, the beauty, the amazing comfort and ease of Cardinal Zen. Words cannot express what this house did for us after 15 days of turmoil in Asheville after Helene. Our youngest daughter was proposed to on Saturday and what a beautiful setting to be in Toxaway. Theresa is amazing too! Very responsive and kind.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

18 June 2024

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Terrrific Toxaway

What a fantastic week we had here! This house with all of the fantastic amenities along with use of the country club is a very rare find. The screen porch and the gentle sloping yard were huge favorites amongst our group. Theresa was also very responsive to any needs or questions we had. We typically don't go to the same place twice, but we have already booked this house again for next summer- Can't wait!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley V.

12 Aug 2024

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Family Stay

Our family, including multiple members of all ages, had an incredible stay for the month of July at Cardinal Zen. The setting was idyllic, with the beautiful lake just steps away from our doorstep. One of the highlights was definitely the advantage of having a membership to the club, with the golf course nearby, which we took full advantage of. The kitchen was beautifully stocked for the many meals we cooked, and we enjoyed visiting the nearby Greystone Inn for appetizers in the bar and lakefront dinners. Theresa, the property manager, was very quick to respond to any issues that arose, which made our stay even more comfortable. The ease of boat rentals at the marina added to our experience, and the location was perfect for outdoor enthusiasts like us, with amazing waterfall hikes just a short drive away. The combination of serene lake views, convenient golf access, excellent dining options, responsive management, and stunning natural beauty made our vacation truly unforgettable.

Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan C W., Orlando Fl/New Orleans La

13 June 2023

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Beautiful Home on the Lake.

We enjoyed our stay in this large house on the lake. wit had a great Dock for fishing and kayaking. Caught quite a bit of Bass! Hot tub on the back porch was a big hit with the kids. House is plenty big enough for everyone to get away to their own space. All rooms very large. Very unusual pieces of woodwork and art in the house. I enjoyed walking around and admiring it all. We didn't actually cook dinner while there but the kitchen had very high end nice appliances. Quiet area. Grounds all kept very neat. The screened in porch with real fireplace was awesome. Even got to light it a few times when the weather got chilly at night. Communication before arriving was great. No problems at all. Perfect house for a large group. Oh and the Basketball goal in front of house was a hit for the boys! Great stay and would return.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

suzanne b.

29 June 2024

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A week on the lake

We stayed at cardinal zen for a week late June 2024 We were 12,ranging from 2-68 The house is spectacular and beautifully appointed The beds super comfy with great sheets and pillows and fluffy towels The bedrooms very roomy and very tastefully appointed. The master looks just like the photos With such a crowd, it was nice to have a large den off the kitchen, the living area, and a great screened in porch,allowing everyone to spread out The game room was fun with games,ping pong, keyboard, and nintendo. The workout area was great One of the bedrooms is a bit off to itself, which was great for little one with early bedtimes The kitchen was great. The appliances are top of the line, and there are every kind and size of pots and pans! The china and glassware is not what you would expect in a rental.. beautiful, and the cabinets filled with spices The front lawn is big and great for the kids. The dock is spacious with comfy furniture and large umbrellas to shade the sun. Everyone loved the paddle boards, kayaks and canoe. Blowup rings and fishing poles are a must. (Worms can be found at Toxaway Outfitters) Kids did bring water shoes All and all a great rental. Thanks for sharing! Suzanne and Jimmy New orleans

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Cincinnati, United States

29 Nov 2023

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The Perfect Thanksgiving Family Week

We had a wonderful time at Cardinal Zen. The house was perfect for our group. The five bedrooms with their own bath is great for couples/families. Lots of room to spread out in the common areas! Outdoor screened in porch with fireplace was lovely for conversation. The great room with fireplace and open to kitchen was perfect for entire family to be together for game playing while meals were being prepped. The dining room with fireplace was lovely for all our meals, especially our Thanksgiving dinner (table nicely fits 11 or 12). The kitchen table was great for game playing and quick meals. The formal living room was nice for quiet morning coffee. The primary bedroom and bath was an escape and delight! We enjoyed sitting on the dock during the day for some sunshine. And several enjoyed the hot tub both during the day and evening hours. The house sound system was excellent. All equipment met and exceeded our expectations. As you can tell, we had a fantastic time. And Theresa made everything easy! Any question or need, she answered immediately. That made for a carefree planning process and week. A few even went out in the kayaks and canoe. This house would be wonderful any time of year!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

30 May 2025

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Beautiful location, great for large family gatherings, spacious & meticulous home

Our family of 12 stayed here in May . We loved sitting on the screened porch by the fire for coffee and conversations in the mornings. During the days, we ventured on hikes to Black Balsam, Rainbow Falls, Lake Toxaway River Trail, and Meadow Ridge. We played tennis at the clubhouse and the tennis pros were so helpful and friendly. Our kids caught crappies, trout & bass in the lake and enjoyed paddling the canoes & paddle boards. It was so relaxing to sit in the dock in the evenings and in the hot tub on cool nights. The home has a game room that our older teens loved using in the evenings- ping pong, poker & card table . They could stay up late watching movies in there without disturbing those who went to bed earlier. The property manager was easily accessible and quick to respond to our needs. We will definitely stay here again in we travel back to the area.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

4 Dec 2024

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Perfect for Family Time

Second time staying at Cardinal Zen. We love it. Plenty of space for adults / couples with five king bedrooms each with own bath. Family room and outdoor porch are big enough for all to sit comfortably (and have great fireplaces). Dock is perfect for sunny afternoons (and canoe/kayaks great too). Lake Toxaway is beautiful. Our family enjoys the upper lake for its quiet and stillness. We highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

C Michael E.

4 June 2024

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Great family house

Plenty of room and well appointed for our kids and grandkids. What a beautiful setting!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

1 Dec 2022

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Great Location

Very spacious home and great spot on the water to relax

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

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