Enjoy a lakefront home in Lake Toxaway with a boat included. Pet-friendly!

Old folks who might have trouble with stairs you can avoid them by staying on the main floor. I enjoyed the exercise.

Amazing sunrise over the lake. Extremely peaceful. What a great spot with great host.

We rented this home for three weeks in August 2025 because it advertised “20’ 130hp Boat INCLUDED” on Lake Toxaway, a private lake with no public boats allowed, thus this boat was the deciding factor for us. When we arrived, there was no boat. We contacted host and they admitted the boat had been broken and removed for repair weeks earlier yet assumed the boat would be available by our check-in date.Host provided no alternative options only stating, “These things take time and are out of our control as repairs in the mountain are slower.” The host’s boat did not show up until the late afternoon on the 20th of our 21-day stay.This was made worse by the Owners’ onerous lease payment terms: 62% deposit required at booking, balance due four weeks before arrival, and no refunds 90 days prior.We understand unpredictable occurrences happen which sometimes require modifications to satisfy both Owners’/Renters’ expectations, however, dealing with a host who does not provide the most important feature to their premise, a boat as advertised, then fails to provide an alternative solution or remedy, and neglects to communicate, is extremely reckless and unprofessional.Bottom line is the property was misrepresented, boat was never provided, the host was unwilling to reimburse us for the total cost of leasing a comparable boat, and the communication was poor. Proceed with caution if you are interested in this home as this has been a very expensive and unpleasant experience for us.

It’s like waking up to a dream. Love the area. Plenty of shopping, great restaurants. The lake is gorgeous. House was clean and well appointed. The boat was a bonus.

The property owners had a well-organized and efficient check-in plan. The process was proactively communicated several days before arrival and all conceivable questions anticipated and answered. Once inside, the home was very well-maintained, the kitchen well-equipped, and certainly adequate to meet all of our family's needs.

The location is excellent. The view of Lake Toxaway is wonderful.

We had a blast: breathtaking views, lovely home, a boat for a pleasure, cruises and tubing, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Rosie could not have been more responsive. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Definitely would love to come back.

We enjoyed a wonderful week on beautiful Lake Toxaway. The location of this property can‘t be beaten and the home was exceptionally clean and well equipped. Additionally, the Hosts, Rosie and Steve, were incredibly nice and responsive.

Lovely home on at a

Wonderful experience ! Accommodations were great. Location was to die for, close to fine dinning, shopping and the views were stunning. The boat was the icing on the cake. Our stay was very relaxing and comfortable. Host was very helpful thru our stay. Thank you

Our family of 5 adults and one dog stayed for 4 days. The view was awesome! Two decks and two living spaces were awesome except the upstairs fireplace was not working properly but we were able to enjoy the downstairs fireplace. Kitchen is very small but we had everything we needed. Very clean and cozy. Only complaint was that the owners had security cameras on the outside and you will be watched. FYI.

We enjoyed a peaceful trip with beautiful fall scenery! We have stayed at several places in the area and will definitely book here again.

Recommend to anyone ready to de stress and enjoy the natural with modern amenities. Greatest host ever!!!

Our visit was during the quiet season, at the end of summer. We enjoyed a relaxing view of the lake from both upper and lower porches. The slope of the lot down to the water was doable for 65-70 year olds as long as we took our time. The kitchen was well stocked and the entire home extremely clean. The owners were quick to respond to any questions we had.

Love it!

We had a great family time on the lake! Everything was exactly as described. Having the boat was a huge benefit! Everything was very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

We were definitely ready for Some time away this summer as a family and Shady Rest was a great fit for our needs. The location is beautiful and right on the lake and all of the hydrangeas were in bloom. The kids were able to fish off the dock, Or relax on the lawn. We could roast s’mores over the fire in the evening After a day of fun on the lake. It was awesome to have the boat available and be able to use the Water skis as well as the tube for water time. The kayaks were perfect for paddling around in the early mornings were right around sunset with the mountains in the backdrop. The house has two beautiful big porches that overlook the lake and the property with plenty of chairs and areas to play cards or have breakfast together while enjoying the cool mountain air and the Vistas. The kitchen was well equipped with the dishware we needed, and we were able to prepare most of our meals right at the house. Shady Rest is just a short drive from several hiking areas and waterfalls as well. Steve and Rosie were easy to reach by phone if we had any questions Would definitely visit this lovely place again !!