Lake Toxaway vacation rentals

Kick back and relax in Lake Toxaway

Hidden up in the valleys of the North Carolinian Appalachian Mountains, where chestnut and maple forests glow verdant green and ochre red with the changing of the seasons, pretty Lake Toxaway has been one of the state's premier resorts since it was first envisaged back in the early 1900s. Quaint and charming, it's peppered with timber-dressed mountain huts and luxurious Lake Toxaway vacation rentals with panoramic decks and waterfalls crashing through their backyards. Between days of boating and fly fishing, wild swimming and hiking, you're likely never to regret heading to this corner of the beautiful Blue Ridge.

Enjoy the great outdoors in Lake Toxaway

Lake Toxaway vacation rentals are prized for their proximity to the great American outdoors. Wonderful Appalachia and the misty Blue Ridge Mountains dominate the horizons all around, representing just one corner of the legendary Nantahala National Forest. Hikes to breathtaking waterfalls like the Toxaway Falls, the Schoolhouse Falls, and Turtleback Falls are all possible. The wilds of the Gorges State Park are also just a stone's throw away, offering gushing rivers, creeks, and boardwalk hikes. Meanwhile, the Lake Toxaway Country Club has 18 holes of golfing enjoyments, along with tearooms and tennis courts to boot.

Have fun on the banks of Lake Toxaway

There are plenty of reasons why adventurers and families, solo travelers and couples alike keep flocking to the private country clubs and forest cabins around Lake Toxaway for their vacation each year. For starters, there's all the enjoyments on the water: boating, kayaking, fishing, tubing. Then there are the endless pursuits in the surrounding Appalachian hills. Some morning cross-country routes in the winter? Pass the skis. A hike through the primeval poplar groves of the Nantahala National Forest? It's right on the doorstep. Encounters with black bears and bobcats? Just hit the trails.

Winter or summer in Lake Toxaway

So, you've come to carve your way down the slopes of the Cataloochee Ski Area, or snow tube on the powder pillows of the Moonshine Mountain? Great. It's best to book those cozy Lake Toxaway vacation rentals in the winter months between December and March. And if you've come for the Appalachian hiking, water skiing, fly fishing, boating, and lazy days of kicking back on deck chairs under the roaring North Carolinian waterfalls, the summer is the top time to visit _ any time between May and August should be grand.

Exploring the natural landscape of Lake Toxaway

Whether you're looking for exciting outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your vacation in Lake Toxaway. These are some of the area's most stunning sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:

• Gorges State Park (3.1 mi / 5 km)
• Whitewater Falls (8.6 mi / 13.9 km)
• Lake Jocassee (10.5 mi / 16.8 km)
• Lake Glenville (12.4 mi / 19.9 km)
• Devils Fork State Park (12.4 mi / 20 km)
• Table Rock State Park (14.7 mi / 23.6 km)

Traveling to and around Lake Toxaway

The nearest airport is in Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), located 30.6 mi (49.3 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Greenville-Spartanburg Intl. Airport (GSP), which is 43.9 mi (70.7 km) away.