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Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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At the Grant-McDonald Lake Home, unwind with your family in a cozy living room surrounded by beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows and a stone-stacked fireplace. With five spacious bedrooms, prep meals in the fully-equipped kitchen and dine at the six-person dining table or on the sunbathing deck overlooking serene lake views.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.

Lakefront luxury awaits at the Grant-McDonald Lake Home. Sleeping ten, this stunning five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath retreat offers effortless access—just a short walk—to both the Country Club and the Marina, making it an ideal escape for your family getaway. With four queen beds and two twins, the home comfortably accommodates your entire group.

The inviting living room showcases floor-to-ceiling windows and a stacked-stone fireplace that enhances the warm, welcoming ambiance. Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen and gather around the six-person dining table. On summer evenings, fire up the grill and head down to the lakeside sunbathing deck, where picnic tables provide the perfect spot to enjoy dinner outdoors with great company and even better views.

Grant-McDonald Lake Home is just steps away from the Country Club and the Marina, and during your stay, your family will have access to both. Lake Toxaway Country Club amenities are available May–November and require an application fee.

For added convenience, the home includes free Wi-Fi. Please note that pets are not permitted at the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.
Five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath lakefront home. Sleeps ten and features a grill, free Wi-Fi, fireplaces, televisions, lake access, a sunbathing deck, and access to Country Club amenities and the Marina.

Optional access to the Lake Toxaway Country Club is available from April - November. *subject to application and usage fees*

Please note, you may not trailer a boat of any kind onto the waters of Lake Toxaway. However, boat rentals are available through Lake Toxaway Marina. You may reach Lake Toxaway Marina by calling or visiting online.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Lake Toxaway, NC

What's nearby

  • Lake Toxaway - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Jocassee - 31 min drive - 29.0 km
  • Lake Glenville - 33 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Lake Keowee - 46 min drive - 47.5 km
  • Western Carolina University - 50 min drive - 55.8 km

Getting around

  • Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dining Hall - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪The Fix - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Grand Olde Station at Lake Toxaway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Casa Amigos - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Panthertown Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps away from Nantahala National Forest and Lake Toxaway. Gorges State Park and Pisgah National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Duane L.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is in the perfect location. You can walk to the Country Club, the Greystone Inn, the marina, tennis courts, etc. Great for large family with a bathroom for every bedroom. Well equipped kitchen. Beautiful grounds and nice docks. Overall great house.
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4/10 Poor

A guest from Plano, TX

Time wounds all heels

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A terrific home located perfectly, now is more notable for the disrepair and deferred maintenance.
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8/10 Good

Cates family use of Grant-McDonald Lake Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was beautifully located, overall experience was pleasurable - but the condition of the house was deficient. Was clean and ready, but there was one towel per person, lots of light bulbs out, etc -- covered in separate email to Dave GuestThe Lake Toxaway staff itself was flawless, friendly, efficient, and effective from Day One - our compliments and thanks to the staff!
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6/10 Okay

Lori B.

Ideal Location but needs house needs updating!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was very large and was great for our large family! It has a perfect location on Lake Toxaway, walking distance from the club, Greystone Inn and Marina. However, it desperately needs to be updated and thoroughly cleaned. There was a terrible ant problem in the kitchen which prevented us from doing much cooking. The rental company was made aware and tried to help, but unfortunately it didn’t go away during our two week stay. I would highly recommend Lake Toxaway Rental Company just not this house.
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6/10 Okay

Lori B.

Ideal Location but needs house needs updating!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was very large and was great for our large family! It has a perfect location on Lake Toxaway, walking distance from the club, Greystone Inn and Marina. However, it desperately needs to be updated and thoroughly cleaned. There was a terrible ant problem in the kitchen which prevented us from doing much cooking. The rental company was made aware and tried to help, but unfortunately it didn’t go away during our two week stay. I would highly recommend Lake Toxaway Rental Company just not this house.
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2/10 Terrible

Jim S.

Disappointed

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at The Grant McDonald home in October of 2021. It was a huge disappointment. The property was old and poorly kept up. The kitchen was small, the appliances leaked, didn’t work properly and were very old and dirty. The kitchen had ants all over the counters. The home was dirty, there was feces on the toilet, the blankets had stains on them. The bedding was not cleaned. I spent the first day washing all the linens. The outdoors was covered in yellow jackets. So forget about using the back deck or cooking on the grill!! The door knob from the family room to the back deck was broken. The floors were filthy; our grandchildren's feet were black. There were a number of light bulbs out.Needless to say it was very disappointing. Please choose another home.
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8/10 Good

Lauren G.

Review of the house.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The back door upstairs won’t lock. The downstairs door leading outside is super hard to lock. The towels smelled. (Maybe due to the type of washer?). There were ants downstairs and in the first floor bathroom where the double bed is. Kitchen is super well stocked with everything including supplies, like cleaners, coffee and spices. That was really nice. There was a sick rat that was on the carport when we returned from town one evening. Some of the steps down to the dock are slippery with mildew. I thought there was supposed to be kayaks at the location. We saw a canoe all the way up at the carport. I think that some of the cloth sofas should be replaced and maybe get rid of a bunch of the accent pillows. Lastly, The bedroom pillows also need to be updated. We had a great time and the space was really nice. Just thought you might want to be aware of these things. Thank you!!
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10/10 Excellent

Chalmers B.

Lucky to snag this house in JULY

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: 2 items could be addressed - mice a plenty on the deck; I think they live in the enclosed area under the outside stairs, andThe only nonstick frying pan is about to lose its handle and very oldOtherwise a great house!
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10/10 Excellent

Fitz C.

Conner Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time.Loved Toxaway❗️❗️❗️
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10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

Beautiful View

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time staying at the Grant McDonald home. We had a bit of trouble with the plumbing with a water heater that decided to conk out and a pressure valve on the well however our property manager Dave was fantastic and had a plumber there as soon as possible. Should it not have been a quick fix contingencies were being put in place and we received a credit for our trouble. The views are beautiful. The home is a bit dated on the interior with a smaller kitchen but it was cozy and fit our large group needs. Plenty of space to spread out with a large group and Lake Toxaway hikes were fun. We would absolutely return. We would like to suggest to the owners to provide a firepit for outdoor fires. A hot tub would also be a benefit as those are two items we usually look for in a winter get-a-way. Thank you for making our stay wonderful despite our little hiccup. Problems happen but it how you respond that makes all of the difference.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Walter W.

10 Days at the Grant/McDonald House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a wonderful time! Nearness and access to the Toxaway Club a major plus! Used the pickleball, croquet, tennis, marina, and fitness facilities.
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8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Grant McDonald Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: wonderful vacation home! Needs decluttering a bit and a couple of king sized beds would be a great addition.
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10/10 Excellent

Fabian T.

Absolutely beautiful

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Perfect place to be we loved The place
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10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Fabulous stay at the Grant-McDonald Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My husband and I had such a lovely stay at the Grant McDonald home with two other couples! The home had everything we could want; plenty of room to spread out when we needed privacy, and wonderful gathering places in the main living areas, and the deck overlooking the lake. And what a view of Lake Toxaway! Priceless! Within walking distance to the Greystone Inn and the Lake Toxaway Country Club, we had plenty of options for dining at those two places, as well as local restaurants not far. The guys took advantage of the temporary Country Club membership to play golf, and the “girls” found some fabulous boutique shopping and lunch in nearby Cashiers. All in all we had a fabulous time!
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8/10 Good

jeff h.

August 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time with friends and family. House was in a great location. We loved home but feel kitchen was a bit to small. The home needs updating but was clean with great view.
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6/10 Okay

Penny C.

Grant McDonald House

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It is a beautiful home and the yard is lovely...plenty of outdoor seating on several decks and dock. Living areas had plenty of seating for everyone and the tv’s were easy to figure out. Kitchen had plenty of dishes, bowls, mugs, and silverware. Bedrooms/beds were comfortable, and lots of towels in the bathrooms. Sauna was a real perk coming in from the lake. The house does need some attention. When we arrived the dishwasher needed repair...(2 inches of water under the sink). The refrigerator leaked...every morning we woke up to a big puddle of water on the hardwood was never repaired. The blinds and shades were very difficult to operate.....blinds in the twin room were practically falling apart. Several doorknobs fell off every time they were used. The sliding door in the living room was impossible to open/close easily.
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10/10 Excellent

Duane L.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house was fabulous. It was very spacious and very clean. There were plenty of basic supplies The dock area was extremely nice and great to sit on and enjoy the lake. The location can't be any better. So close to Marina, tennis courts, pool, dining,etc. We hope to return next year.
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6/10 Okay

Pamela M. M.

Needs updating

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was great but dated. Terrible silverware and no wine glasses but plastic. And then only 4. Mattresses left a lot to be desired. Back porch could use a good cleaning.
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6/10 Okay

Lake Home Review

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Grant-McDonald Lake Home is a lovely home in a truly beautiful setting. The lot is just stunning. It is a sanctuary for birds—as you can hear their beautiful songs anytime of day. Overall, our stay was very enjoyable. There were two issues that needed addressing however. There needs to be a pest control company to come spray for spiders, particularly in the lowest level. There were quite a few bugs the week we were there. Secondly, the Internet service/WiFi, within the home, was truly awful. My husband has to work some, even while vacationing, and it proved to be extremely frustrating throughout the week. If these two issues were resolved, it would have made our stay even more enjoyable.
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10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

August 2018 Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property is in a fantastic location on the lake and also minutes away walking from the club and hotel which also have fantastic amenities . There are several decks which have great views of the lake and the children enjoyed the pier for fishing and swimming. The rental company and owner were attentive and even arranged for a complimentary boat trip for a minor inconvenience. Overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

A Special Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family has enjoyed vacationing at the beautiful Grant-McDonald home in Lake Toxaway, NC for several years now. The home is spacious, providing 5 bedrooms and a private bath for each one. Being right on the lake provides a relaxing setting and quick access to the pier and lake activities. The house is within walking distance to the marina where you can rent boats, skis, kayaks, etc. The Marina owner is terrific and always helpful. We take advantage of the guest membership to the Lake Toxaway Country Club with this rental. We use their golf course, which is always in great condition and a pleasure to play, as well as their pool, clay tennis courts, and clubhouse for some of our meals. Other great restaurants in the area provide wonderful menus for all tastes. Our family has enjoyed all the hiking trails and many breathtaking waterfalls in the area. There is also great horseback riding in the area and the tour guide provides a living history lesson while on the trail, making it a very special experience. Many shopping choices abound with specialty shops not found elsewhere. The Lake Toxaway company and the home owners always makes us feel welcome. All our family members look forward to our annual trip to Lake Toxaway and going "home" to the Grant-McDonald house for our stay.Jeff & Jane RedmondKingsport, TN