saluda, North Carolina
Quiet retreat perched on a hill above Lake Summit surrounded by nature with all the modern conveniences. Enjoy the use of our dock/boathouse on a large cove of the beautiful, clean lake. Visit nearby historic places, national parks, restaurants and markets.
Originally the servants' quarters on the grounds of a home built by a founder of the lake during the 1920's, the Nest has been renovated into a large open concept space which is very private and has its own entrance. The owners live in the main house with 3 cats. Guests have access to the grounds and enjoy badminton on our court, swimming, fishing, kayaking , paddle boarding, picnics at the dock and walks along the lake road. Our boathouse is especially popular with guests and can be reached via the 88 stone steps or by car.
So glad I could squeak in another stay in this perfect Guest Cottage. I am a second-timer here & am already planning a return next year. The Nest is quiet, comfortable, clean, spacious yet cozy, & filled w/all the comforts of home & then some. The hosts are very hospitable, helpful, available if needed & ensure my stay is just right. I highly recommend this vacation rental - plenty to do & see within a 20-30 minute drive (or more) but the bonus to me is staying put - relaxing on the large deck, reading, enjoying the lush view or hanging out at the boat house/dock, or walking around the Lake Summit area. Five stars!!
We had a great time staying at the nest. Loved sitting in the bay window and having coffee at the boat house to look at all the fall color. Thanks for a lovely weekend!
My wife and I spent a wonderful 3 days in this little gem on Lake Summit. Melinda and Hal are great hosts...on arrival they met us at the cottage and showed us around and how everything works. This included a brief and fascinating history lesson of the property! The fridge was stacked with several little surprises that was way beyond expectation. a real gem!
This cozy little cottage, secluded in trees on the owners property was just the greatest VRBO we have ever been to. The owners were fantastic, so welcoming and helpful. The Nest is immaculate and has everything you could possibly need as well as the boat house. We stayed for nine nights and had beautiful weather, so we were able to enjoy the lake many times. It was a very quiet, peaceful vacation with my husband, and we will be back next year!
This historic cottage is extremely quiet and comfortable. The Ways are wonderful hosts and take great care to make you feel at home. The boathouse had everything we needed to relax, float and swim.
Host and hostess were absolutely wonderful. Very detailed oriented about the property and recreation. We would recommend this stay for those who want a get away with access to water activities.
This is such a great place to stay. Although tucked away in a cozy spot that looks far away from everything, it is not far away at all. Once you take a short, beautiful ride back to the main road every possible convenience is at your fingertips. You have the Blueridge Parkway, Hendersonville, Ashville, hiking...everything. The host and hostess are just the nicest people and so accommodating. The lodging itself is clean, so, so comfortable, so well-appointed and beautiful views in both springtime and fall. This will be our go to place whenever we want a few days respite.
We had a marvelous time doing nothing. The Nest is the perfect escape if you want to get away from it all, while still having good food and other local attractions nearby. We'll be back again!
The guest house is adjacent to the property owners house, but faces away giving plenty of privacy. The owners are gracious and friendly and respected our privacy, but were available for help or just to chat. They provided many amenities that one doesn't find in a hotel JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT SOMETHING. The guest house looks to be about 800 sq. ft, which is subdivided by a partial wall separating the bed/bath area from the living/dining/kitchen. Cleverly designed and it seemed very spacious. Everything was clean and worked well. Tourist pamphlets and books of history and fiction are available in the guest house. It is a short drive to Saluda for restaurants and groceries. We did not use the lake but it is down a stairway and across the road to their boat house which was available to us. Overall, a relaxing and perfectly situated place for us to stay at.
Tucked away in the gorgeous foliage is the jewel of a guest house...the photos do not do it justice! This place us totally equipped w/all you need if you choose to: stay in to cook dinner (highly recommend doing so); go out for a long walk; go for a swim from their dock area; hang out to read or take a nap or watch a flick. This Nest is comfortable coziness personified. You will be more than pleased in staying there, & do so for days-in-a-row.
Exactly what I was hoping it would be. All hopes and expectations were exceeded.
We love it!
We had such a nice time relaxing at the Nest. The home was spotless and we really enjoyed the dock. Looking forward to returning .
We loved our stay! So peaceful and the lake was beautiful and clear. Such a sweet couple who made our stay wonderful. Thank you!
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