Grant-McDonald Lake Home

Lake-front luxury is waiting in the Grant-McDonald Lake Home. Sleeping ten, this stunning five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath home provides easy access (walking distance) to the Country Club and the Marina, making it a perfect retreat for your family getaway. This home offers four queens and two twins to comfortably accommodate your group.

The cozy living room features beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows, and a stone-stacked fireplace to add to the welcoming atmosphere. Prep meals in the fully-equipped kitchen and dine at the six-person dining table. Take advantage of summer evenings and grill out and take your plates to the sunbathing deck down by the lake, where you can comfortably eat at one of the picnic tables, all while enjoying great company and equally wonderful views
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Grant-McDonald Lake Home is located within walking distance of the Country Club and the Marina, and during your stay, you and your family will have access to both to enhance your stay. Amenities of the Lake Toxaway Country Club are available May-November subject to an application fee.

For your convenience, this home includes free Wi-Fi. We apologize, but the Grant-McDonald Lake Home does not accommodate pets.
Five-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bath lake front home. Sleeps ten, comes with grill, free Wi-Fi, fireplace, televisions, lake access, sunbathing deck, access to country club amenities and 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 (828) 884-6919 or visiting online.

Vacation Rental Reviews

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  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  a guest from Columbia, SC does not recommend this vacation rental.

  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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• Lucky to snag this house in JULY

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024

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  Chalmers B from Jacksonville, Florida recommends this vacation rental

  2 items could be addressed - mice a plenty on the deck; I think they live in the enclosed area under the outside stairs, and
  The only nonstick frying pan is about to lose its handle and very old
  Otherwise a great house!

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• Conner Family

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2024

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  Fitz C from Tampa, FL recommends this vacation rental

  We had a great time.
  Loved Toxaway❗️❗️❗️

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• Beautiful View

  Stayed 7 days ending in November, 2023

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  a guest from Covington, LA recommends this vacation rental

  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.

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• 10 Days at the Grant/McDonald House

  Stayed 10 days ending in August, 2023

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  Walter W from Naples, FL recommends this vacation rental

  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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• Grant McDonald Home

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2023

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  a guest from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental

  wonderful vacation home! Needs decluttering a bit and a couple of king sized beds would be a great addition.

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• Fabulous stay at the Grant-McDonald Home!

  Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2022

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  Donna W from Kingwood, TX recommends this vacation rental

  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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• Ideal Location but needs house needs updating!

  Stayed 12 days ending in August, 2022

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  a guest from Longboat Key, FL does not recommend this vacation rental.

  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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• Absolutely beautiful

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2022

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  Fabian T from Davie, FL recommends this vacation rental

  Perfect place to be we loved The place

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• August 2021

  Stayed 28 days ending in August, 2021

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  a guest from Hilton Head, SC recommends this vacation rental

  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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• Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2020

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  Duane L from Anderson, sc recommends this vacation rental

  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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• Grant McDonald House

  Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2020

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  a guest from Thomasville, GA does not recommend this vacation rental.

  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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• Family Vacation

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2019

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  Duane L from Anderson, sc recommends this vacation rental

  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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• Needs updating

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2019

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  John M from Sarasota, FL recommends this vacation rental

  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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• Lake Home Review

  Stayed 7 days ending in May, 2019

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  a guest from Charlotte, NC recommends this vacation rental

  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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• Cates family use of Grant-McDonald Lake Home

  Stayed 4 days ending in October, 2018

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  a guest from Memphis, TN recommends this vacation rental

  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 Guest
  The Lake Toxaway staff itself was flawless, friendly, efficient, and effective from Day One - our compliments and thanks to the staff!

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• August 2018 Stay

  Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2018

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  Brian N from McHenry, IL recommends this vacation rental

  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.

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• A Special Place

  Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2018

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  Jeff R from Kingsport, TN recommends this vacation rental

  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 Redmond
  Kingsport, TN
  

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