Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Welcome to Cardinal Zen. Access to the exclusive Lake Toxaway Golf & Tennis Club Easter to Thanksgiving.*** Since 1903, the Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Firestones, Henry Ford, R. J. Reynolds, President James Buchanan, Thomas Edison and now America’s Fortune 500 CEO’s refer to this glorious private lake escape as "Little Switzerland."
Extraordinary 5-bedroom 5 and 1/2 bath, 6,000 square foot lake front home with 300-feet of lake frontage. Breathtaking water views from almost every room. Professionally furnished and decorated.
FEATURES
*Private rooms for peaceful escapes
* Motouk linens and pillow top mattresses
*Gourmet fully equipped kitchen (herbs, spices, Keurig pods, professional knives and cookware)
*Lakefront 6-person saline hot tub
*Two great rooms
*5-on suite king bedrooms
*Game room
*Fitness room
*Four wood burning fireplaces
*Screened porch with stunning lake and wooded views and wood burning fireplace
*Vast, gently sloping lawn with surrounding forest and creek. Perfect for children and adults.
***Club access requires guest membership for additional fees
ACTIVITIES
Golf, tennis(clay courts), pickle ball, croquet, fitness center
Swimming
Paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing
Water skiing & tubing
Hiking (vast waterfall trails)
Fishing
Mountain biking
Horseback riding
Casual and fine dining
PRIVACY
Security cameras are only located outside the primary entrance to the front and rear of Cardinal Zen. They are not monitored and are only reviewed in the event of a security incident.
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.
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!
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.
Truly a idyllic setting with all the amenities close by that you could experience in a week’s time.
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.
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.
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!
Very spacious home and great spot on the water to relax
This house is amazing. The views of the lake from every room of this spacious house were spectacular. The interior of this home was absolutely beautiful especially the works of art that adorned the walls. This home gives one a sense of peace and relaxation. There is a gentle slope from the back of the house to a wonderful dock with comfortable furniture to sit out on and take in the surroundings. We really enjoyed fishing from this spot and for those who want more adventure, kayaks and paddle boards were also provided. We arrived late our first night and Theresa had the lights on for us and relaxing music playing over the Sonos System as well as logs ready for an evening fire in one of the 3 fireplaces. This is definitely a home we hope to revisit!
Home is lovely. Extremely accommodating for a large group. Hostess was very helpful in addressing questions and issues that arose.
beautiful home with 4 regular bedrooms and one bonus room, fantastic location, very peaceful and picturesque, great communication with manager
Cardinal Zen is one of the best equipped and best maintained homes we have ever rented. The home is immaculate and all mechanicals functioned perfectly during our stay. Very private setting with views of Cardinal Lake from all first floor rooms. Property Manager and owner are very responsive. This was our second visit to Cardinal Zen and we look forward to returning in 2023.
Enjoyed this property so much. Beautiful home and interior. Wonderful location on Cardinal Lake where all got to enjoy the dock for fishing, paddle boards, and kayaks etc Extremely well stocked kitchen !! And the two washers and two dryers were great. Rented boats from marina for two days on Lake Toxaway for skiing and tubing. Property manager was always available. Would definitely recommend and would love to stay again in the future.
By far the nicest luxury rental property our family has visited. From plenty of water sports to a well-appointed kitchen, the property is designed for maximum comfort, enjoyment, and relaxation. Our family varied in ages, and there was something for everyone with exquisite views in a beautiful mountain and lakeside setting. Would highly recommend
The house and location surpassed our expectations. Beds were incredibly comfortable, the bathrooms were clean and spacious, and the kitchen was stocked with all the items one might need. Best of all, the view was spectacular. Additionally, the host was probably one of the best hosts we’ve encountered. We would recommend this home without hesitation!
We absolutely loved our stay, it was more than we could have imagined. Thank you
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