Luxurious Lakefront. Hot Tub, Private Golf Club, Tennis, Boating, Hiking

This is a lovely home with great space for a large family or group. Master bedroom on the ground floor, 3 additional bedrooms on second floor of the main house - each with a queen or king bed and their ensuite bathroom. There is a 5th bedroom separate from the main part of the house on the second floor above a rec-room space. House has paddle boards, kayak and canoe to enjoy on the quiet Cardinal Lake. Note for those who are not familiar with the area, this house is on Cardinal Lake/Upper Toxaway - NOT the main Lake Toxaway. Cardinal lake is a small, beautiful lake (no motorized boats). This house is a 5 minute drive from the Lake Toxaway Country Club and Marina - where you can rent motorized boats for enjoying on the main lake.

Great house, well appointed kitchen, comfortable seating areas. View of lake and outdoor areas are also very nice.

Multiple repeat stays. Cannot say enough about this house, view, yard, location, etc. Already thinking about our next visit.

Lovely fireplaces

Beautiful house and wonderful location…..

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:)

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

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.