Holiday rentals with lake access in Upstate South Carolina

Wonderful place, beautiful view, absolutely gorgeous apartment. I would definitely stay here again and again.

This was one of my most favorite stays! This was like something out of a movie. Truly, this is the ultimate lake house with the epitome of what everyone envisions when they think lake house. The orange house was decorated beautifully, but not overdone, perfect lake house ambiance. The top deck view of the home over looking the lake was nothing short of magical. Whether it rained or not, it was wonderful to sit and view inside and stay put. The direct doc access and water toys in addition to games, WiFi, and the state of the art hot tub, made this a vacation with choices. With so much available to do, we were never bored. Waking up to deer in the front yard and a visit from the lake cat, it felt like we were in a fairytale. My daughter, boyfriend, and I truly enjoyed our stay and cannot wait to come back and stay here again. Marvin was an amazing host making sure we got in okay and asking if we needed anything. I feel fully refreshed coming back from vacation. So grateful!

My family (2 adults & 2 children) took out a few days in Tryon for Spring break (March 2025). Firstly, the location and home were exactly as shown online. The location is extremely private and there was no wear and tear which made all of us feel like we were home from home. The bedrooms (3 in total) were large and spacious, the kitchen well stocked with basic sundries which allowed us to cook every night. Spending time together with breathtaking views was icing on the cake. The winner was the games room in the basement which we spent numerous hours at - pool table, giant Jenga, card game etc. Off the games room was a lovely hot tub which overlooked the mountains which was thoroughly used by all of us. Peter was extremely responsive to questions and super helpful which made us feel extremely looked after. I would highly recommend this location and I am sure we will be back again!

Very peaceful and cozy home. Super clean and well organized. Very good cookware, plates and utensils. Great deck and Lake view! The only thing I wished was that we had booked a longer stay. Time went way to fast! Just a heads up for those who bring a boat, it would be best to launch before you proceed to the property. It's a tight area with a trailer.

Kendall’s spot was an excellent choice for our family vacation. Beautiful views, spacious, and relatively close to anything you could want to do while on the lake. We especially appreciated the seemingly endless amount of balcony and dock space to hang out on. We’d absolutely recommend the place to any family looking for a peaceful lake house getaway!

We had such a great family vacation here! The back deck has the most amazing sunsets - so peaceful and beautiful and the perfect place to unwind. (pictures don't do it justice) We were here for 5 nights and had a fun-filled vacation. We ate most of our dinners at the house and the kitchen had the basic necessities. One of our favorite days was renting a pontoon boat with a tube from Alarka Marina (located within 20 minutes from the house) and spent the day on the water. We also went hiking to waterfalls in the Smokies, spent some time at the park in Cherokee, and had a shopping day in Gatlinburg. Thank you so much for our wonderful stay!

It is a very nice and comfortable house. I recommend it if you are looking for a house, it is the best option.

Place was great and my grandson and i enjoyed the dock for fishing and paddle boat for exploring . Follow dustins directions to find the cabin and you'll be fine .

This place is wonderful. It was the most complete AirBnB where I have stayed. Highly recommended to anyone looking in the area. Craig and Janet are very friendly, outgoing, and welcoming. When in the area, or have visitors in the area, we will recommend this location.

Beautiful apartment on the lake! Everything you need to be comfortable is there. Can’t thank the host enough for awesome communication and wonderful experience!

This was such a lovely Airbnb! Squeaky clean, walkable to beautiful Lake Junaluska and just a few minutes to hiking and downtown Waynesville. You can really tell Steve and Susie want their guests to have a five star stay with so many thoughtful touches such as bottled water, coffee, tea, half and half, biscotti’s card games and an abundance of books and guides about the area. There was a private table and chairs outside for a glass of wine or a meal which we loved and the bed was so comfortable. We visit this area often and we are so glad we have found our home away from home in Waynesville. Thank you Steve and Susie for hosting us! Blessings, Steve and Amy

This is my second time staying at this fantastic spot, and it was just as great as the first. They are wonderful hosts, the place is a real hidden gem, and the community has so much to offer. It certainly won't be my last time here!

We had a great stay overall. The location was awesome! A little bit of updating to the unit would be good but overall nice place. The only real issues we had was that when we arrived it was half cleaned but Deborah got back to us immediately, the cleaning was finished that night. It was because of a mix up with the cleaning person's schedule so was not a big deal. It was taken care of quickly. I would suggest getting a new locking system for front door because it is very tricky to get it to lock. One bathroom had a slight leak from back of the faucet that needs a fix but we let Deborah know about it. Other than that beds were clean and very comfortable. The patio area was large and really nice! I would stay there again and would recommend this condo. Great location and beautiful lakefront spot.

Beautiful location with a wonderful host! Absolute tranquility that permeates the soul

By far the best airbnb host we’ve ever had super fast to respond to questions and the accommodations were better than described. Beds were absolutely marvelous woke up every morning feeling better than new. This airbnb is a nature lovers dream. Highly recommend Sandy and the unit

We had the pleasure of staying at Melodie’s apartment while in town for a wedding. It was perfect for our family of 4. Our girls loved having their own bunk beds and the King Bed was very comfortable. Everything we wanted or needed was provided. Melodie was so gracious and very responsive. I only wish we had more time to spend at the place enjoying how beautiful and peaceful it all is. This couldn’t be located in a better area. Loved waking up to seeing the mountains and rolling hills. What a wonderful trip and we’ll be back!

Peaceful and simple. nothing short of what we expected. Would be willing to stay again!

We were looking for a short getaway to decompress a bit after youngest son's USC graduation events and then oldest son's wedding a week later. our stay at the Gamecock cottage took care of that. It was a relaxing time while at the cottage or on the boat we rented and docked there. The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped. Most of our time there when not on the boat was spent just sitting on the deck.

Loved this stay! They were very accommodating in letting me move my reservation after some family things arose. The parking is as described so pay special note to that. I really appreciated all the small details along with a well stocked kitchen (spices, staples, even s’mores!) and the bathroom essentials. Would recommend and would stay again!

We had a wonderful relaxing week at the lake. The house was inviting and cozy and stocked with everything we needed. The exterior was very well maintained with beautiful landscaping. Mary was very helpful and responsive to any questions we had. We loved our stay and would highly recommend.

Instant relaxation once you arrive and sit on the deck overlooking the lake. Great hosts! Very helpful when needed.

Cute, cozy, felt right at home! The screened in porch and hot tub were an added bonus that we truly enjoyed.

Sylvie’s home was beautiful, filled with details that made it both functional and homey (eg, a full spice rack, and even lotion). We loved our stay and they even let us extend it for a reasonable fee. The location is amazing — tucked away with privacy, but very easy to get to all the beautiful attractions in the area. Thanks for your responsiveness and answering my questions along the way!

We enjoyed 4 nights with our boat and pups at the Sunset Gem. The cabin has plenty of parking, easily accessible and absolutely spotless. The dock was perfect for our boat and our dogs loved swimming from the little boat ramp area. We even jumped off the dock for a dip due to the unseasonably hot weather. We only did light meal prep while there and brought our own portable gas grill but found the kitchen had all the basic items we needed. We loved boating down to Martin’s landing for ice runs and dinner at the grill and Mexican restaurant. It was so convenient! There is a larger boat ramp at Sunset Park 100 yards away. We thought the property was just perfect for our needs and hope to return.