Located in Saluda, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Saluda Dog Park and Heartwood Contemporary Crafts Gallery. .This vacation home is 5 mi (8 km) from Saluda Historic Depot and Museum and 5 mi (8.1 km) from Green River Adventures.
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site - 24 min drive - 18.7 km
Green River Cove Tubing - 30 min drive - 17.6 km
Getting around
Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Mikes Chuckwagon
Wildflour Bakery - 13 min drive
Green River Barbeque - 12 min drive
Green River Eddy's Tap Room - 14 min drive
Purple Onion
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mountain House on Private Lake
Escape to this tranquil lake cottage in the NC mountains. Soak up the views from the porch overlooking the private lake or enjoy the yard with a private dock right outside the back door. Unwind by enjoying all that this unique property has to offer.
Close to downtown Saluda shops and restaurants. Easily venture to the nearby towns of Flat Rock, Hendersonville, Brevard, Greenville & Asheville.
Ideal for family vacations, quick getaway w/ friends, or a romantic weekend away.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Andrew Ruder
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In the mountains
On a lake
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayaking nearby
Swimming 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
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30
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
Rules
The neighborhood maintains quiet hours starting at 10pm daily.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $75 non-refundable pet deposit
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite 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
Property is also known as
Lakefront Mountain Saluda
Lakefront Mountain Cottage Saluda
Lakefront Mountain Cottage Private vacation home
Lakefront Mountain Cottage Private vacation home Saluda
Mountain House on Private Lake Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Randolph D.
21 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Very quiet and peaceful!
Randolph D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Billy W., Charleston
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mr. Billy
third time here. Love this house, porch, view and lake
Billy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Mark L.
20 Apr 2025
Mountain house on private lake
The mountain house was in a great location to Saluda. I would definitely get groceries in Flat Rock before your stay. The only place close by is Doller General in Saluda which is overpriced. There are some updates the homeowner needs to make before the summer season which I notified them. Zero internet, so I would bring a dvd player with movies and radio for nightly entertainment.
Mark L.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue J.
9 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Lake House
Loved it and can't wait to return!
Sue J.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David H.
26 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Quiet Get-away!
Such a nice cabin - clean, spacious, well organized and comfy. The kitchen was well outfitted and fit our needs perfectly as we cook our own meals when we travel. Super solid internet too! And ample parking space for 3 vehicles was great. We'll be back next year.
David H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Darryl H.
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property with best view of Lake Sheila
This is a hidden gem with the best view of Lake Sheila possible. Very much recommended and the house is larger than expected.
Darryl H.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tom K.
3 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility Base
We had never known about Lake Sheila (we live in Greenville, SC) until coming up this past weekend. First off the surroundings at fall were gorgeous. Peaceful, quiet, just what we needed. Second, the house was an absolute gem. Clean, beautiful furniture, it had everything we would ever need. If we were not sitting at the dock, we sat for hours in the screened in porch, even slept out there one night. In a note to the owner, I wrote "wow, just wow."
Tom K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terisa T.
25 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain house on private lake
House was as described. Host’s directions were greatly appreciated. We enjoyed setting on screened in porch and watching sunrise and sunset.
Terisa T.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barbara D.
17 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Lake
We enjoyed the king beds, the ability to bring our dog, and the proximity to a variety of places to sightsee. The lake was fascinating to view the changes over the course of our stay. Walking around the lake was a daily activity. Our only disappointment was the s-l-o-w internet. We are looking forward a return visit next fall!
Barbara D.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeannette F.
15 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A slice of paradise
Our vacation in Saluda was peaceful with amazing views of the lake. We had all the comforts of home while enjoying nature. We loved kayaking, fishing, exercising on the dock and relaxing on the screened in porch.
Jeannette F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol A F.
6 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting & very charming & functional house!
Peaceful & picturesque! Great place to stay!
Carol A F.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Juanita P.
4 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and Quiet stay at the LakeHouse
We had an amazing time at the cabin by the lake. It was very convenient for 2 couples. We enjoyed the time on the dock by the lake.
Juanita P.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shannon R.
2 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Weekend!
The property owners were amazing. I received very detailed directions and we were able to locate the property without difficulty, even in the dark.
The property itself was way better than we expected. It was so peaceful and quiet. The screened porch was perfect for enjoying morning coffee. The kitchen is very well stocked with anything you need for cooking. The beds were comfortable. The layout was perfect for relaxing and taking in views of the lake.
The location is perfect. It is close enough to everything, but also a perfect location if you didn’t want to leave the lake. There are kayaks to use, board games etc…
Truly cannot say enough about this place. We will definitely be returning!
Shannon R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Sydnee D.
2 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful lake cabin
We loved our visit and look forward to coming back soon. The house fit the 5 of us perfectly with plenty of space.
Sydnee D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Monica S.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous - wish we could have stayed longer!
We throughly enjoyed our time at this property. The cleanliness superb, the beds were great and chairs down at the dock had us enjoying the late afternoons while our group kayaked, fished, swam or just relaxed as we chatted with the fabulous lake friends we made. We learned alot about what to see from those evening on the water from the locals. We look forward to coming back and appreciate all the owners have done to make it such a fabulous vacation spot.
Monica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kevin W.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Piece of Heaven!
Lake Sheila is a beautiful clear water private lake in Saluda N.C. This property and about 35 others have direct access to the lake. The house is very well maintained and clean. The lake views from the upper screened porch & lower covered patio are spectacular. The owners supply inflatable water tubes and two kayaks for visitors. You have a private dock as well. We will be making a yearly visit with family. My grandchildren loved swimming & paddling the lake. Us too!
Kevin W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
angela e.
24 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Life is Good!
this is a great Mountain + Lake Livin' Getaway! What a great spot! We had a marvelous weekend away!
angela e.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mary Pat C.
18 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot on Lake Sheila
Very comfortable cabin with the best views of the lake. The screened in porch was the amazing for morning yoga and just relaxing any time of day. We enjoyed using the boats to paddle across the lake to visit friends. The cabin had everything we needed and the owner was easy to communicate with and prompt to reply to our questions. The location is great, an easy, pretty drive to Saluda for shopping and dining if you want to leave the lake!
Mary Pat C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
karen t.
20 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous getaway
Wonderful lakeside house. The screened in porch overlooking the lake is a delight. Lake views from the living room and kitchen as well. Andrew is a great host. Highly recommend!!!!
karen t.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Terry M., Butler,pa.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin in the woods
Unit was nice. Had a great view of the lake from the enclosed back porch. Beds were comfortable and the two bathrooms were adequate. As noted roads in the area were very windy but scenic. Overall definitely would recommend.
Terry M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa o.
6 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The owners were extremely helpful
Andrew went out of his way to make certain our stay was awesome. Highly recommend this cabin. It was beautiful.
Teresa o.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carrie M.
12 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We really enjoyed our stay the Lake Sheila house . Communication was great with the host. Check in and out was easy !
Enjoyed fishing (caught 2 fish), MTN biking at Rock Creek, hiking/biking to Bridal Veil falls, fire with s'mores by the lake ! Even a chilly kayak on the last day .
Had all the amenities of home .
Thanks again for a wonderful stay !!
We already have talked about coming back when the weather gets nicer !
Thanks again for some enjoyable and memorable family time !
Carrie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
13 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Everything about this property is outstanding! The house is clean and well appointed, the lake is beautiful, and owner is great to work with. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sue J.
11 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A little slice of heaven
Love this property!
Sue J.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracy W.
5 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience-
This was such a great property I wish I could keep it a secret. The beds are comfortable and the screened porch is perfect for all times of the day. The lake was clear and nice to float on. We were close to several good restaurants. We hope to rent again!