Lake Summit Nest, peaceful retreat with dock & boathouse on cool, clean lake

Host were great and the place was clean and comfortable.

This was one of the most relaxing coziest places that my wife and I have ever visited. The views of the forest were just stunning. The owners of the property were exceptional. They met us. Explained everything about the property to us. Took us around for a brief tour and then let us do whatever we wanted to do. The property is immaculate. They thought of everything they made it. So you feel like you are just at home. Very peaceful. Highly recommended anyone who has an opportunity. Please take advantage of this one. This is one of the gems.

Gracious and extremely accommodating hosts, clean and comfortable lodging, beautiful and serene setting. Thanks guys!!!!!

Very clean and the host were wonderful. I will definitely stay there again.

You can feel the history in this spotleess, spacious, well-maintained property. There wasn't anything overlooked, providing us with above and beyond ammenities and helpfulness from the WONDERFUL hosts!The beauty and wildlife surrounds you from big bay windows and porch. The lake is a short drive or short walk complete with everything you need in a boathouse, including kayaks, fishing poles, deck chairs, steps into the water, locked gate for privacy, just perfect.I can not express enough how the hosts go the extra mile for their guests! We look forward to going back next year!

Great place and location. Melinda and Hal are wonderful hosts

We love this cozy spot for a quick weekend getaway. This was our 2nd time staying here and we enjoyed it just as much as the first. Its quiet and serene. The lake isn't overwhelmed by fast moving motorboats so my husband who is an avid fisherman, enjoys how calm the water is.

Charming cottage. The host were very accommodating and gracious.

Living in Western NC, being able to cool off in the usual places has been severly crippled by Helene and most places where my husband can fish are now an hour or more away. We a quiet place, not too far from home to just enjoy some relaxing time in the water. This this place was perfect for just the two of us. The cottage was comfortable and yeah, nicely pointed with everything we could possibly need. The location was lovely and enjoyed juat sitting on the porch watching the hummingbirds. Hal and Melinda were excellent hosts. The location was just close enough to grocery stores and civilization should we have needed anything.

It was like living in a magical forest , the lushness and the beauty was amazing and the walks up to the tennis court, and down to the boathouse. And the apartment was also great , huge window seat with the bay windows, five different kinds of coffees , a huge king size bed , lots of windows with beautiful things to look at. A large front porch with rocking chairs to sit and enjoy the view. Not to mention the lake and the boathouse, the kayaks, the paddle boards, the tubes, feeding the baby ducks, the peaceful serene space was perfect ! We only wish we could have stayed another week ? Melinda and Hall were a pleasure to be with and they could’ve been any nicer or more accommodating. We hope to return.?❤️

Well, I can't write a review without first addressing the hosts. Melina and Hal are two of the most warm and gracious hosts you'll ever meet. The cottage/carriage house is located above the garage adjacent to their lovely home, tucked up a winding path and encapsulated by a breathtaking flower garden. You enter the cottage from a wonderful porch, half of which is covered and would be great on rainy days. The cottage is a large studio with a large kitchen/living/dining room that is separated from the bedroom area and bathroom by a beautiful fireplace. My favorite part of the living room is the built-in bench seating in front of the bay windows. To get to the lake, you can either take a beautiful, but steep, walk from the cottage (approximately 90 steps) or you can drive down about a mile. Driving takes longer. On the lake you have access to the boathouse which is filled with paddle boards, kayaks, floats, chairs and fishing poles. My husband tried to catch the large bass under the boathouse without success while I enjoyed floating in the cool water. The boathouse has a large deck on the upper level with bench seating. It is worth noting that the boathouse is located in a very quiet cove with minimal boat traffic. I would absolutely recommend this property to individuals or couples looking to escape reality and reconnect with themselves and nature. It would also be a wonderful place for anyone trying to write a novel, dissertation or study for professional exams.

We had a fantastic time at the house. It is in a beautiful location on the lake and the property is spectacularly landscaped. The hosts were a very gracious, lovely couple who were very knowledgeable about the lake and its history. We had a great great visit.

This property was just what we were hoping for. You hear nothing but the animals and dark at night is an understatement, they have a couple of small flashlights but you may want a spotlight ? The final 1.5 miles to the cabin are on a gravel road that is one lane so keep that in mind when choosing the vehicle you bring. The property is located right behind the hosts home and they were there to greet us and give us a tour of the home and a ride to show us where the boathouse was. All in all, we loved this place.

The homeowners were very friendly, the place was ideal, and we definitely plan to come back soon

After traveling for many years from Charleston deep into the Blue Ridge mountains of NC, we decided to search for a mountain retreat closer to home. The Nest is a part of a beautiful estate on Lake Summit not far from Saluda, NC....the first mountain town near I-26 while ascending the the Blue Wall. We found this property to be perfect for our needs. The Nest is a very comfortable and cozy rental, fully stocked for those who want a home away from home on vacations. We cooked all of our meals there. The setting is a mountain side....a beautiful forest that was our main attraction. Sitting on the porch taking in that environment was heavenly. The boathouse is a great feature for water lovers. We took advantage of the kayaks and explored much of the lake. The location is also great for sightseeing. We explored Flat Rock, Hendersonville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway on one of our days. Hal and Melinda were charming hosts who provided a private accomodation, but were always on hand for help and friendly conversation. True southern charm! We will be back!